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Post by SoCalGrndR on Oct 17, 2016 13:19:49 GMT -5
I keep seeing reference to:
RDB/db/pdb - usually associated with Griffin.
What exactly does that mean. I assume it has to do with weapons?
Thanks
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Post by ŞĆĦŇIŦŽ€Ł on Oct 17, 2016 13:40:19 GMT -5
RDB = Russian Death Button = CRV Pins + Tulumbas An alternate RDB (Rocket DB) = Pinatas + Orkans PDB = Plasma Death Button = Magnums + Tarans HDB = Hellfire Death Button = Magnums + Orkans More acronyms here: warrobots.wikia.com/wiki/Glossary |
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Post by Zhøu™ on Oct 17, 2016 19:12:07 GMT -5
Usually Orkan Pinata is only known as DB (Death Button) And PDB is sometimes only referred to as Plasma... Why Russian though? Hmm, they like to launch rockets from far away?  |
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Post by Ron Gaul on Oct 17, 2016 20:04:11 GMT -5
I believe the term "Russian Death Button" comes from the (possibly past) popularity of the Tulumbas/Pin Griffin setup amongst Russian clans. Which, I've seldom encountered, though it may be more of an Android thing. Regardless, the name is awesome.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2016 20:14:30 GMT -5
Don't forget these other popular archetypes:
NOU = Natasha of Uselessness = 2x Zenit, 2x Noricum Natasha
TSP = Terrible Sniping Platform = Gekko Trebuchet Natasha
LUPTB = Lumbering Useless Plasma Tank Button = Ancile triple Mag Leo
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Post by Zhøu™ on Oct 17, 2016 20:34:03 GMT -5
I believe the term "Russian Death Button" comes from the (possibly past) popularity of the Tulumbas/Pin Griffin setup amongst Russian clans. Which, I've seldom encountered, though it may be more of an Android thing. Regardless, the name is awesome. This makes sense. Plus Pix recommended this setup, so its pretty popular too. |
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Post by blognio on Oct 17, 2016 20:45:10 GMT -5
Does the russian death button make the same damage as 4 pinatas?
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Post by Ron Gaul on Oct 17, 2016 20:49:40 GMT -5
LUPTB = Lumbering Useless Plasma Tank Button = Ancile triple Mag Leo Ancile/Mag Leo driver: "I got this tanking bot with a tanking shield. I shall tank all damage and conquer." Charges into center fight. "Oh crap. PLASMA!!!" Dies. Drive the LUPTB Leo and you too can own a slow, fat Gepard with a shield which dies in three shots of a Thunder and won't stop plasma. When you're the proud possessor of this pointless behemoth, you can rest easy at night knowing that you made some enemy pilot very happy with all those damage points you gave him. |
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Post by Ron Gaul on Oct 17, 2016 20:54:29 GMT -5
Does the russian death button make the same damage as 4 pinatas? Don't know about total damage, but the RDB's true benefit is 200m greater range than Pinata/Orkan and 150m greater range than plasma. The RDB kills without ever coming in range of return fire - plus the RDB can use splash damage to nail covered targets a Pinata or Orkan wouldn't scratch. Total damage output I believe is similar to quad-Pinata, but the Patton should never be able to touch the RDB Griffin. |
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Post by SuperHero on Oct 18, 2016 1:55:27 GMT -5
Someone said that the "Russian" reference comes from the Katyusha (spelling?) that the Russians loves so much in WW2.
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Post by SlowReflexes on Oct 18, 2016 11:06:51 GMT -5
Someone said that the "Russian" reference comes from the Katyusha (spelling?) that the Russians loves so much in WW2. If that were so then an RDB would be zenits and noricums. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2016 21:12:47 GMT -5
If that were so then an RDB would be zenits and noricums. Get a rope! |
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Post by SlowReflexes on Oct 19, 2016 22:12:52 GMT -5
If that were so then an RDB would be zenits and noricums. Get a rope! Or a nebelwerfer. It werfs nebels.  |
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Post by LeonF on Oct 20, 2016 4:16:16 GMT -5
Russian Death Button - It ain't pretty but it's cheap, available by the dozen and causes just as much pain.
The (Western) Death Button might be nicer to hold and deal more damage and quicker, but it's more expensive and has to be so much closer for beat results.
As usual big and clunky but extremely reliable will beat fancy but delicate if the circumstances are right. AK47 at 50m anyone?
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Post by Strayed on Oct 20, 2016 13:43:58 GMT -5
RDB has burst damage apporximately equal to that of three pinatas. The Trident Fury is essentially a db with twice the range.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2016 21:56:16 GMT -5
Or a nebelwerfer. It werfs nebels. Remember the funky bald dude in the original Robocop - chops and the big gun?  ? nebelwerfer - "I LIKE IT"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by Orukal on Oct 20, 2016 22:02:42 GMT -5
Or a nebelwerfer. It werfs nebels. Remember the funky bald dude in the original Robocop - chops and the big gun? ? nebelwerfer - "I LIKE IT"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'd buy that for a dollar. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2016 22:14:58 GMT -5
Remember the funky bald dude in the original Robocop - chops and the big gun? ? nebelwerfer - "I LIKE IT"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'd buy that for a dollar. Theyll fix you. They fix everything. |
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