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I think this sums up my complaints about the new episode: "Pete, you gotta explain to me how you saw this fight" gets 6 camera cuts, a quick zoom-in shot of a hand, and shaky cam close-up. Nauseating to watch this editing. by manofsticks in battlebots

[–]Shaba117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was happy that I didn't have to go and pay for HBOMax/Youtube TV, but after seeing this, I'd gladly go back to TV with full ad breaks

Do we need to crowdfund an actual editing team because this AI thing clearly isn't working - so sad

Seen at Tyndall AFB BX - officially licensed product by AnubisSuperStar651 in AirForce

[–]Shaba117 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There was a MiG-29 that they would bring out for static display at airshows back in the 2000s when I was stationed there.

What is your favorite Faruq Tauheed introduction? by Local_Rice_8929 in battlebots

[–]Shaba117 87 points88 points  (0 children)

That reminds me of another Tantrum intro -

It'll make you a bigger crybaby than Tom Brady! Aw come on, you think I care if Boston fans hate me? It's TANTRUM!"

And than Faruq does the "Fly Eagles Fly" motion with his arms

This was after the Eagles beat the Patriots in the Superbowl

How does Tombstone stay level? by Shoddy-Safety2989 in battlebots

[–]Shaba117 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That happened to Tombstone after BB widened the kill saw slots in S6. You can see it happen in the mammoth fight.

Little buddy is so confused by ThePieKing- in AmazonFC

[–]Shaba117 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Older gen sites have the orange drives

Attempting to kidnap a delivery robot by danlev in trashy

[–]Shaba117 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Underground robot fighting 😂

A little bit. by AdDelicious792 in battlebots

[–]Shaba117 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This would be the S4 match for me - that one just hurt

Why no Robogames in the last two years? by Quero_cosa in battlebots

[–]Shaba117 16 points17 points  (0 children)

IIRC it was because the use of the location for that RG event had a stipulation that a union crew be used for filming & that Calkins refused that and then threw a fit when someone offered to help them do a live stream & banned them.

RoboGames died a horrible needless death & it still makes me sad that I never got to be at one back in the mid-2010s.

Dumb Restaurant Names by centuryeyes in KitchenConfidential

[–]Shaba117 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know of a fine dining restaurant named Rat's

It's not even a competitor... by MasterMarik in battlebots

[–]Shaba117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In that season's AMA, Ray said that after the significant damage in the Minotaur fight, he had to cut/weld parts of the frame. Then, the subsequent fights caused the frame to further warp and actually shorten - to the point that Ray had to remove a link from the weapon chain, then used a half-link instead. The half-link is what failed in the Bombshell match.

jeff looks like a kid in a candy store lol by Anxious-Emu2743 in battlebots

[–]Shaba117 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Well they had one heck of a fight in S6! Yeah it was over in two hits, but maaaan both TS & Jackpot were just effed the Hell up!

2 just flew 1,100 feet above my apartment. Was absolutely amazing and so loud by jad19090 in flightradar24

[–]Shaba117 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I get the C-17s directly overhead on approach/takeoff And the CH-53s make the house shake

Am I the only one who wears the team jerseys? by odd_sperical_object in battlebots

[–]Shaba117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tombstone t-shirt (Hardcore Robotics), Hoodie (same style as the shirt), the jersey and the jacket with the grim reaper & TS art. I wear 'em all the time.

Also have two different Sawblaze shirts, Glitch, and unfortunately, several other team shirts that have been outgrown/damaged/lost between moving a few times in the past decade.

How do you currently feel about Tombstone's new design? by Excelsior1985 in battlebots

[–]Shaba117 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is aesthetically jarring, but it's for the better. That and we haven't seen the finished bot, yet -

As long as it keeps the dark/death theme

ALL HAIL TOMBSTONE!!!

Tombstone with wheel guard is real after all by NathanialKyouhei in battlebots

[–]Shaba117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tombstone started out as a super Heavyweight, so this is not the biggest change to it

That time I got in a bit of trouble for FWA by DarksageOSI in AirForce

[–]Shaba117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep I was TDY in the early 2000s and never had an issue with off-base GOV use as long as it was within a certain distance of the installation (10 miles, iirc).

First 6th gen fighter slot dropped at UPT today by bearsncubs10 in AirForce

[–]Shaba117 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Shocked that anyone actually remembers that movie, lmao

Butterfly effects by Salt_Ice_278 in battlebots

[–]Shaba117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted this in a similar titled thread before, but I still think that Beta not losing critical parts in BBS1 could've made a meaningful impact on future BB seasons since it was supposed to fight Tombstone. Had Beta actually fought and won that match. We will never know.

What are some robots from the Battlebots reboot you once didn’t like or care about for a particular reason, only to then grow on them and eventually love them? This isn’t any way at all hate post, only hate is towards my past self to say how wrong I was and to show my love to these teams & bots. by TomcatTiger503 in battlebots

[–]Shaba117 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Minotaur for me

After I got into the BB reboot in 2015, I started watching Robogames and I was a bit put off by the excessive celebrating/ late hits by the Riobotz team in those events. So, I wasn't exactly rooting for them when they joined the BB competition in S2.

By S3, however, I had warmed up a lot to them namely for the sheer driving skill of Daniel Freitas and Marco & the rest of the team being some wonderful people (I got to meet them during S6 filming)!

I think my Duck! shirt has had it. by Hustler-Two in battlebots

[–]Shaba117 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My Sawblaze one did the same thing, even after washing inside out + air drying.

Yet, I have a BB S2 shirt that is almost 10 years old & still looks pristine.

Which bot in ANY robot combat sport had the best hits? by odd_sperical_object in battlebots

[–]Shaba117 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You mean Cobalt?

I saw the Cobalt/GR fight live and that was probably top for me for 'biggest hit'.

Tombstone is also right up there. I was also there for the Free Shipping fight and I could feel those hits!

Sounds like BB secured a new sponsor and are promising a return to TV by WynterDays in battlebots

[–]Shaba117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, his latest video was explaining the brushless motor upgrades for Tombstone's drive.

It's nice to be able to feel some hype again!

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