Lock and Robot contest
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 2:37 am
There were a couple lock contests on Phun, but I think those were just a lock, and not a lock and a robot thingy like this contest.
By the way, this is my first post period.
In the base scene, I have included an obstacle course, a test vehicle/robot, 2 keys, a lock that would open if you shoved an icepick in it, another lock that is an agility test that is NOT TO BE MESSED WITH, and a couple other obstacles designed to test your vehicle.
You must build a vehicle AND a lock.
Lock Requirements
I must be able to grab a key, shove it into the lock, and the door either opens or it doesn't. If the door doesn't open, I will return the key to its slot. If there are more keys, I will repeat the process with them. If no keys work or if multiple keys work, I will warn whoever posted the scene. If it still doesn't work right, whoever uploaded the scene is DISQUALIFIED. Reliability is key...........get it?
Other mandatory requirements are:
I must not be able to see the guts of your lock
It all must fit within the green box I've marked, aside from the end of the key slot and the "opening mechanism". Mine complies.
No cheating or exploiting loopholes, including having part of the lock way outside the area the screen can see.
Bonuses and Penalties
Simplicity- make something VERY SIMPLE that still works. +10
Complexity- Build an ubercomplex mechanical marvel (quoting another uploader on these first two bonuses) +10
Lag-O-Matic- Offsets Complexity award, my computer is already on the brink of lagging. -10
Ease of Use- Take the first paragraph under Lock Requirements, add a sign saying whether or not you've got the right key, and use a gizmo that sucks the key in for 30 pts. 0 - +30
No Scripting- other than airFrictionMult. +10
Alternate Energy- No motor hinges. +30
Free Energy- No engines of any sort. +100
Honest Loophole- Find, report, but DON'T EXPLOIT a loophole in the lock rules. +40
Relockable- Remove the key and the door closes.
Robot Requirements
It all must fit within the red and blue boxes.
No cheating or exploiting loopholes, including having invisible parts outside the boxes or cutting laser beams to open doors without first unlocking them.
Non-cutting lasers are OK, if and only if they are sensors or just for show. Scripted beams are NOT OKAY.
The vehicle must be able to open both locks- that is, both your lock and my combo lock.
The vehicle must be able to squeeze through both doors.
You cannot modify the scene in any way, other than the robot/vehicle, instruction box, lock, and keys.
Creative folding is COMPLETELY OK.
More bonuses and penalties-these are separate from the bonuses and penalties for the lock.
Simplicity- make something VERY SIMPLE that still works. +10
Complexity- Build an ubercomplex mechanical marvel (quoting another uploader on these first two bonuses) +10
Lag-O-Matic- Offsets Complexity award, my computer is still on the brink of lagging. -10
Ease of Contols- Very intuitive controls, or none at all. 0 - +50
Ease of Use- How easy it is to finish the course, whether you control it or the computer. 0 - +50
No Scripting- other than airFrictionMult. +10
Alternate Energy- No motor hinges. +30
Free Energy- No engines of any sort. +100
Honest Loophole- Find, report, but DON'T EXPLOIT a loophole in the vehicle rules. +40
Utter Compactification- Fit the whole vehicle into the blue box. +15
Automation- Nuff' said. If it still works when I rearrange the keys, +200. If not, +100.
When I think all the entries are in, I will plan to end the contest in a week. If anyone objects, I will extend it.
I will add even more bonus points to anyone whose machine exceeds mine however I see fit. This could be anything not already mentioned.
By the way, this is my first post period.
In the base scene, I have included an obstacle course, a test vehicle/robot, 2 keys, a lock that would open if you shoved an icepick in it, another lock that is an agility test that is NOT TO BE MESSED WITH, and a couple other obstacles designed to test your vehicle.
You must build a vehicle AND a lock.
Lock Requirements
I must be able to grab a key, shove it into the lock, and the door either opens or it doesn't. If the door doesn't open, I will return the key to its slot. If there are more keys, I will repeat the process with them. If no keys work or if multiple keys work, I will warn whoever posted the scene. If it still doesn't work right, whoever uploaded the scene is DISQUALIFIED. Reliability is key...........get it?
Other mandatory requirements are:
I must not be able to see the guts of your lock
It all must fit within the green box I've marked, aside from the end of the key slot and the "opening mechanism". Mine complies.
No cheating or exploiting loopholes, including having part of the lock way outside the area the screen can see.
Bonuses and Penalties
Simplicity- make something VERY SIMPLE that still works. +10
Complexity- Build an ubercomplex mechanical marvel (quoting another uploader on these first two bonuses) +10
Lag-O-Matic- Offsets Complexity award, my computer is already on the brink of lagging. -10
Ease of Use- Take the first paragraph under Lock Requirements, add a sign saying whether or not you've got the right key, and use a gizmo that sucks the key in for 30 pts. 0 - +30
No Scripting- other than airFrictionMult. +10
Alternate Energy- No motor hinges. +30
Free Energy- No engines of any sort. +100
Honest Loophole- Find, report, but DON'T EXPLOIT a loophole in the lock rules. +40
Relockable- Remove the key and the door closes.
Robot Requirements
It all must fit within the red and blue boxes.
No cheating or exploiting loopholes, including having invisible parts outside the boxes or cutting laser beams to open doors without first unlocking them.
Non-cutting lasers are OK, if and only if they are sensors or just for show. Scripted beams are NOT OKAY.
The vehicle must be able to open both locks- that is, both your lock and my combo lock.
The vehicle must be able to squeeze through both doors.
You cannot modify the scene in any way, other than the robot/vehicle, instruction box, lock, and keys.
Creative folding is COMPLETELY OK.
More bonuses and penalties-these are separate from the bonuses and penalties for the lock.
Simplicity- make something VERY SIMPLE that still works. +10
Complexity- Build an ubercomplex mechanical marvel (quoting another uploader on these first two bonuses) +10
Lag-O-Matic- Offsets Complexity award, my computer is still on the brink of lagging. -10
Ease of Contols- Very intuitive controls, or none at all. 0 - +50
Ease of Use- How easy it is to finish the course, whether you control it or the computer. 0 - +50
No Scripting- other than airFrictionMult. +10
Alternate Energy- No motor hinges. +30
Free Energy- No engines of any sort. +100
Honest Loophole- Find, report, but DON'T EXPLOIT a loophole in the vehicle rules. +40
Utter Compactification- Fit the whole vehicle into the blue box. +15
Automation- Nuff' said. If it still works when I rearrange the keys, +200. If not, +100.
When I think all the entries are in, I will plan to end the contest in a week. If anyone objects, I will extend it.
I will add even more bonus points to anyone whose machine exceeds mine however I see fit. This could be anything not already mentioned.