Robot Battle for Beginners

Overview

• People interested in "Robot Battle" shouldn't expect an action game such as "Call of Duty." In "Robot Battle," building your custom robot through computer programming is equally as important as using it to engage in virtual combat with other gamers. As such, this game bills itself as being educational in addition to entertaining. When you can finally send your robot into battle, you will have learned how to perform basic programming.

Programming

• The website for "Robot Battle" stresses that people interested in playing the game do not have to have prior experience with computer programming. When you decide to play the game, "Robot Battle" provides you with lessons programming to help you build and use your robot. The game uses Resource Specification Language, more commonly known as RSL. If you do have experience with programming, familiarizing yourself with "Robot Battle" is easier.

Robots

• "Robot Battle" allows gamers to build robots from the ground up, giving you the freedom to customize your robot's shape, colors and weapons. Some guidelines, such as the size of the robot, exist to ensure that competitions are fair. New players might not know how they want their robot to look. In this case, they can look at other robots to get an idea of what works and what doesn't.

Registry

• For new players, visiting the "Robot Battle" registry is useful. The registry is the website's message board, which is ideal for new and experienced gamers alike. People who are new to "Robot Battle" must create an account. They can subsequently ask questions and read the hundreds of posts on such subjects as creating the robot, common errors and site feedback. When you finally create your robot, the registry contains a forum for you to announce it so opponents can battle you.