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Re: ********LAN PARTY*********

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From: Vader
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999 00:00
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is this a 1 day event

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Vader [CotC]
Prefect Of The EuroCamper
Clan of the Camper
www.campquake.com
Jase wrote in message ...
>A big ello goes out to all u guys who have showed interest.
>
>The LAN party looks to be going ahead (as if with quad power amp - cft
>players will know what I mean).
>
> -----The aim of the party----
>
>Well to get together with some of the players I regularly kill whilst
>playing q2    ;-)
>
>na really. . . .  I want a totally informal environment, away from
>competitions and structure of any type. Where players can play their game
of
>their choice (be it Q, Q2 - and their variants, C&C, X-WING, or whatever)
>against other ppl face to face.
>
>We will (I hope) have access to a dedicated server to hold the bigger Q2
>blood baths (if we don't. . I'll just have to go on the run to the
>chippy/offi and you can use my PC as a server). Even without the server, a
>100mb network should kick arse, and playing on it will make internet play
>look like walking through mud - up to your neck wearing concrete wellies.
>
>The official "drinking policy" is that the place should not get damaged at
>any cost.
>You all will be expected to help clean after the event (that includes you
>TAM).
>
>(a refund of �10.00 will be given to those who set-up and tidy  - if agreed
>before the event)
>
>------------System Requirements----------
>You will need at least a p200 (ish) with 32 Mb (minimum) ram.
>You will need a 100mb network card - (available from Pulse computers @
>�14.00
>0181 814 0800 - non-branded but it'll do the job).
>
>Due to the lack of power points, can you bring a 4 point 5 or 10 meter
>extension cable
>
>For you peeps who have not been to a LAN party, speakers are not
>recommended, bring headphones pls. - this saves on the power points as
well.
>
>
>-----------Location--------------
>It will be held in a small village called Bourne End in Buckinghamshire
> - just off the M4 at juct 8/9 Maidenhead or M40 (doh forgot number) at the
>High Wycombe turn off.
>
>
>----------Facilities-----------
>Pub (with pool tables x2) 1 minute walk    *Yea*
>Chippy, Indian x 2, Chinky x 2 (one posh), Mexican 5 minutes walk
>Offi x 2 5 minutes walk
>Banks - Natwest, Lloyds/TSB, Barclays cashpoints (all by offi's)
>Car Park
>Chill out Room
>Toilets (with running water)
>No Showers
>
>You will need to bring your own food/drink
>
>
>----------Cost-----------
>As I'm sure you are all aware, nothing in this life is free, and to cover
my
>costs, a charge of �15.00 per gaming PC, will be applied.
>
>�5.00 of which must be in my sweaty little hand (cheque pls.) 3 weeks prior
>to the event to secure a place. I am not going to chase your money, as I
>only have room for 30 PC's. And these places will be on a "first come first
>served basis".
>
>Your deposits will be non-refundable (unless the event get's cancelled, or
>the date is changed - and you can't make the alternative date).
>
>As yet, I am fairly flexible for dates. I'm looking toward the end of July
/
>beginning of August. So if you have any wild objections shout now.
>
>
>---------- Final Note-------
>
>I am completely unprofessional at this, f*ck-ups are expected. ( I do have
a
>fair idea though 'bout puters & networks) This is my first LAN party. So if
>I have forgotten anything LET ME KNOW - I am many things (shut up
>>>>>(sh)IT<<<), but I am not telepathic.
>
>Almost finally, some of you have transport problems, please could you let
me
>know roughly where you are travelling from and say whether you are willing
>to give some poor carless creatures a lift (they will of course offer fuel
>money).
>
>Finally, I hope we have a fragging good time and spend as much time
>consuming alcohol (almost) & and having a laugh as we do killing eachother.
>
>
>Speak to you soon
>
>Jase
>aka [UKLA] BlkKnight  - almost bottom in the savage league  (not bottom
yet.
>. ay [SPAM])
>
>ICQ 21629780
>tndrchild@clara.co.uk
>
>
>
>
>
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From: "Vader" <vader@campquake.com>
Subject: Re: ********LAN PARTY*********
Date: 1999/06/19
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