Droopy

## Overview

Droopy is a Dual Horizontal Bar Spinner 3lb Robot. This robot has no drive train instead it moves via changing speeds of the weapon. Droopy's Norwalk debut was in November 2020 where it went 4-2 and placed 4th, granting it qualification into the December 2020 finals where it won the competition and the title of NHRL Grand Champion. It returned for March 2021 with three other beetles to form fan favorite clusterbot, Waterproof Sealant, that won the hobbyweight class that month.

## Fight History

### Norwalk Havoc Robot League November 2020

#### Droopy vs Black Ice

The fight started with both bots spinning up and figuring out what to do. Droopy then tore off half of Black Ice's wedge and flipped it. Black Ice was hit again by Droopy which caused it to tap out to save itself.

#### Droopy vs Shreking Ball

The match was fun to watch... both bots went aggressively after each other and when Droopy made contact, Shreking Ball went flying. Needless to say, given Shreking Ball's lack of a controllable weapon, it did minimal damage to Droopy, while putting a few hundred cuts in the arena floor. Droopy landed some massive hits, which resulted in cracking one of Shreking Ball's rings (and adding 24 gashes around the rest of the bot). Shreking Ball made it to the end of the match, and Droopy was awarded the judges decision.

#### Droopy vs Black Adder

The fight started with both bots spinning up and Droopy throwing Black Adder across the arena. Droopy then bent Black Adder's wheel guards in which caused it to be immobilized. Black Adder was counted out and Droopy won.

#### Droopy vs Silent X

Silent X configuration: Undercutter

The fight started with both bots spinning up and Droopy throwing Silent X across the arena. The fight was a three minute slugfest with shots from both robots. Encore was activated and the another minute was added to the clock. By the end of the fight, Droopy had almost completely torn off Silent X's wheel guard as well as tearing off a wheel itself. The fight went to a judges decision where Droopy won.

#### Droopy vs Rival

The fight started with both bots spinning up and Droopy flipping Rival. Rival then self righted and punted Droopy into the camera. One of Droopy's spinners died, and Rival took full advantage and flipped Droopy. Droopy was counted out and the win went to Rival.

#### Droopy vs Shreddit Bro

The fight started with both bots spinning up and Droopy flipping Shreddit Bro. Shreddit Bro then took it to Droopy with no regard whatsoever. Shreddit Bro then managed to self right and started throwing Droopy around the arena. The fight became a battle of cripples after both bots lost a drive side. The fight went to a judges decision where Shreddit Bro won.

### NHRL 2020 Finals

#### Droopy vs BOOOORING

The fight started with both bots spinning up and Droopy landing shots on BOOOORING whenever it was corralled. Droopy eventually managed to tear one of BOOOORING's wheels off and also rip out its battery, causing it to tap out.

#### Droopy vs Vertigo

The fight started with both bots spinning up and Vertigo throwing Droopy into the wall. Droopy then got a lucky hit that pulled out some of Vertigo's electronics and caused it to tap out.

#### Droopy vs Razor Storm

The fight started with both bots spinning up and exchanging weapon to weapon shots that flipped Droopy and killed Razor Storm's weapon and dislodged its self righter. Droopy then landed more destructive hits that caused Razor Storm to tap out.

#### Droopy vs Lynx (1)

The fight started with both bots spinning up and Lynx roof shotting Droopy and flipping it. Droopy then hockey pucked around the arena before being killed by Lynx. Droopy then tapped out.

#### Droopy vs Silent Spring

Silent Spring configuration: Vertical

The fight started with both bots spinning up and jostling for position before Silent Spring flipped Droopy. Silent Spring used this opportunity to land more shots on Droopy. The two then exchanged weapon to weapon shots for the rest of the fight including the activated Encore. The fight went to a judges decision where Droopy won.

#### Droopy vs Lynx (2)

The fight started with both bots spinning up and Droopy causing Lynx to launch itself into the ceiling, killing its beater. Droopy then smacked Lynx around the arena and disabled a drive side, causing Lynx to tap out.

#### Droopy vs Lynx (3)

(NHRL 2020 Grand Final Championship Match)

The fight started with both bots spinning up and Lynx popping Droopy into the air and flipping it. Lynx and Droopy then exchanged several weapon to weapon shots that threw both robots across the arena. Lynx then saw an opportunity and took it, effortlessly roof shotting Droopy and hitting the ceiling camera. It looked like Droopy was on the backfoot, but a twist of fate and a lucky shot bent one of Lynx' weapon rails out of alignment as well as cracking the S7 weapon bar itself, damaging Lynx' weapon. Lynx and Droopy exchanged a few more weapon to weapon shots until Droopy managed to flip Lynx and kill its weapon completely. Both robots were battered and bruised at this point, but time was running out. Droopy managed to land a few more solid shots before time was called. The fight went to a judges decision where Droopy was crowned the 2020 Beetleweight Grand Champion of the Norwalk Havoc Robot League.

### Norwalk Havoc Robot League March 2021

#### Waterproof Sealant vs Ankle Grinder

The fight started with everyone spinning up and Ankle Grinder trying to decide who to go after. Ankle Grinder then popped SMEEEEEE into the air before driving it into Shreddit Bro and causing friendly fire. Ankle Grinder then punted Shreddit Bro and induced more Shreddit Bro/SMEEEEEE friendly fire. Ankle Grinder then punted Shreddit Bro back before sending Droopy across the box and flipping it. Ankle Grinder and SMEEEEEE then locked horns before Ankle Grinder punted SMEEEEEE into Fluffy. SMEEEEEE and Droopy then exchanged some friendly fire before Starchild tried to land a shot on Ankle Grinder. Ankle Grinder then started to suffer from drive problems and the beetles knew this and started swarming Ankle Grinder. Ankle Grinder landed a few more punts onto SMEEEEEE, but the fight went to a judges decision where Waterproof Sealant won.

#### Waterproof Sealant vs Demogorgon

The fight started with everyone spinning up and Demogorgon shooting Shreddit Bro across the arena before SMEEEEEE pinned Demogorgon in the blue corner. With Demogorgon pinned, Starchild was free to take several shots, and it did until it got stuck in Demogorgon's top plate. SMEEEEEE than backed off, but was hit by friendly fire from Droopy. SMEEEEEE and Shreddit Bro then advanced on Demogorgon's still spinning weapon. The beetles started swarming and Shreddit Bro went in for an attack on Demogorgon only to be slapped away by Droopy. At this point, Shreddit Bro's weapon was dead and it resorted to throwing itself into Demogorgon's weapon to try and do damage. It was then that Demogorgon's Starchild induced drive problems made themselves known and crippled Demogorgon. Demogorgon was counted out and the win went to Waterproof Sealant.

#### Waterproof Sealant vs Pramheda (2)

The fight started with everyone spinning up and Pramheda trying to pick a target before punting SMEEEEEE to the ceiling and taking one of the drive pods off. Pramheda then punted Starchild and flipped Shreddit Bro. Pramheda then cranked up the weapon and punted Droopy. Pramheda then went on a rampage, punting robots and knocking Droopy into Shreddit Bro. Starchild was still on the prowl, so Pramheda made Starchild its primary target. The rest of the fight was all robots involved flailing around trying to land a hit on their opponents. The fight went to a judges decision where Pramheda won.

#### Waterproof Sealant vs Pramheda (3)

The fight started with everyone spinning up and SMEEEEEE driving Pramheda into the corner. Starchild tried to get a hit in, but couldn't do it, promting SMEEEEEE to reposition Pramheda against two different walls. Pramheda eventually escaped and punted Shreddit Bro and tore off a wheel. Starchild was next to take flight, but took no damage because it's so resilient. Pramheda then folded one of SMEEEEEE's forks up, rendering it useless. The Waterproof Sealant beetles worked diligently, and sandwiched Pramheda between SMEEEEEE and Shreddit Bro. SMEEEEEE eventually got Pramheda over to Starchild, but Pramheda wiggled its way out and started running. The fight went to a judges decision where the win and championship went to Waterproof Sealant.

## See Also

* Droopy on the official NHRL wiki
* Droopy on the Ultimate Robot Archive
* Caulk