Dukes of Stronghold GIF Contest: Discussion Thread

[MikLast]

i can get more than a few, just one question before i start posting. Am i able to post multiple in a reply, or will there be a waiting period, or something different??

[Joe Johnson]

Originally Posted by MikLast

i can get more than a few, just one question before i start posting. Am i able to post multiple in a reply, or will there be a waiting period, or something different??

Post 1 gif, post 100, knock yourself out. I can't wait. JJ

[Joe Johnson]

Originally Posted by IronicDeadBird

Next can we do gifs where robots clear defenses in a way that makes them look like whales breaching out of water?

Hmmm... ...you can post whatever you think fits the category. But I am not sure that you'll get the votes in this particular contest.

Maybe you sponsor a Pac Life gif contest?



;-)

Dr. Joe J.

[RichQuinn]

5053 The Lakers had an unplanned Dukes of Stronghold moment early in the build season. The gif really doesn't do this thing justice:

https://giphy.com/gifs/5053-dukes-of...-jOyyATqwmrhxS

You need to see it in full resolution super slo-mo to appreciate the glorious torsional chassis flex AndyMark graciously provided in the 2016 KOP:

https://youtu.be/yFeuZaBvq9U

Since this was Build Week 3 event, this is ineligible for the valuable Dr. J award but I hope it serves as inspiration for all them other Dukes out there thinking about jumping that dang moat. Watching this clip again and again inspired us to cross-brace our chassis, build a wicked-strong battery bracket, Loctite everything twice, and counsel our drive team on more hardware-friendly options.

The work paid off in a successful run at Kettering this past weekend, with great reliability and no missed matches in spite of some occasionally brutal play. Although we still cross defenses with vigor, I don't think we'll match the air time on that first try. Fun to consider, though.

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(This episode of Dukes of Stronghold was filmed before a live studio audience made up of mostly horrified mentors, on location at a practice field provided by our friends, the Waterford Mott Corsairs 2612)
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[Joe Johnson]

I am declaring winners for Week 0.5 & Week 1. What can I do? When there are only 1 entry for the week, there is nothing to vote on.

So...

cj3958 you win for week 0.5 with http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/at...3&d=1456621259

Joe Ross you win for Week 1 with http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/at...9&d=1457283936

PM me how you want your $10 gift cards.

When we get more submissions we can judge betwixt and between them but for my money Joe Ross' gif is pretty boss. I'd have a hard time not giving him the grand prize at this point.

Now to all the rest of you schmos, I'm expecting some serious Dukes of Stronghold action after Week 2 (and beyond).

If you're at a competition for more than 20 minutues, you KNOW which robots are catching air; you have your phone in your pocket; use it to get some footage upload it to one of the many gif maker and submit it here.

You could be on your way to $10 bucks worth of steamy warm caffeinated goodness on the good doctor's tab.

Dr. Joe J.

P.S. There is no requirement that the gifs be from a match for the week you submitted the gif. If you find some great footage from Weeks 0.5 or 1, feel free to gif it and submit it. JJ

[Daria Wing]

Originally Posted by Ninjastahr

I have the Robonauts' Dukes of Stronghold footage as a gif: Attachment 20249

I love this so much. I sent it to all of my friends with no explanation, in the middle of class because yes.

[Joe Johnson]

Ok so... ...I am getting some push back on my anal retentive rules on naming and also the "upload it to chiefdelphi.com message thread" rules.

I have to agree that CD is pretty clunky for this. I am especially sad that you once you've uploaded an attached gif, CD won't animate the gif in a message. That kinda stinks no?

SO...

I think I am going to relax the rules. Name the file whatever you want. BUT... your post has to include the competition and match number and robot numbers.

Second, I think we can eliminate the "must be attached to a post" rule.

But... I have 2 questions that I would like to folks to comment on.

#1: where should folks upload them? Imgur is a natural choice I suppose but any other suggestions. A lot of firewalls get a bit persnickety about Imgur.

#2: Should I have a file size limit and if so, what should it be? I didn't want folks to be uploading 1G files, I wanted them to load reasonably fast. What should we do here?

Thanks for the input.

Dr. Joe J.

[Ninjastahr]

Originally Posted by Joe Johnson

#1: where should folks upload them? Imgur is a natural choice I suppose but any other suggestions. A lot of firewalls get a bit persnickety about Imgur.

I think Flickr would work well, and it isn't blocked as often.

[Breadbocks]

Gfycat is a great alternative. Usually makes files a lot smaller than just uploading as .gif would and it lets you slow stuff down without having to mess with the file.

[Toatekua]

This is not related to the contest, nor was it at an official match. But it is rather funny.

http://imgur.com/zCi2VDF

[Jarren Harkema]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE someone needs to get footage of FIM St. Joseph Q12. 5173 was tortugad on the moat, 3875 tried to push them off, but decided to go full out monster truck instead and drive straight over them. Not sure if it would be considered for Dukes of Stronghold, but it was pretty hilarious regardless.

[Joe Johnson]

Originally Posted by Jarren Harkema

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE someone needs to get footage of FIM St. Joseph Q12. 5173 was tortugad on the moat, 3875 tried to push them off, but decided to go full out monster truck instead and drive straight over them. Not sure if it would be considered for Dukes of Stronghold, but it was pretty hilarious regardless.

I can't make any promises but I have set a precedent that I will consider "Honorary Triple Tortugas" in some instances. Who can say about this one?

Cheers,
Dr. Joe J.

[sangu]

I'll submit one, Greater Toronto East Match 51 Team 5031

[Joe Johnson]

Originally Posted by sangu

I'll submit one, Greater Toronto East Match 51 Team 5031

That is a very fine entry. I love it, in fact.

Can you please submit post a message to the "official submission thread"

I don't want the gifs to get lost in the noise.

Thanks,
Dr. Joe J.

[bEdhEd]

Practice CVR