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Article #44Re: ********LAN PARTY*********
From: Vader
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999 00:00
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999 00:00
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is this a 1 day event -- 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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