gemlan - L4D Versus - Sun 27th Sept

[gemini]

http://http://lampburning.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/left-4-dead-cover-pc.jpg

As you will no doubt be aware, L4D online is a massive steaming pile of shit. Riddled with a shit lobby system, shit servers (excluding Dex's obviously:D) and of course, shit people who think its ok to stand around picking their nose while right beside them a hunter is giving their teammate a chest massage.

Therefore, for one day only, I will be hosting a L4D exclusive LAN.

LOCATION -
Atmosphere Lighting and Sound
67-69 Nelson Street
City Centre, Aberdeen, AB24 5ER

DATE - Sunday 27th September (ONE DAY)

TIME - Arrive at 10:30 for 11am

PRICE - £5 for LAN + £Domino's if you desire.

For the interested please post below. This LAN will not go ahead unless there are 8 confirmed people who will be available all day (such is the nature of L4D VS Mode)

High skill is NOT REQUIRED

What IS required is the ability to work with other people. To be able to keep an eye on your mates and to either help them fight the hoarde or help chow down those pesky survivors.

YOUR OWN COPY OF L4D IS ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED - If you have a pirated copy, or you share your steam account with friends / family then you need not express an intrest. To make sure everything works as smoothly as possable then it is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL that you own your own copy of L4D, and it is registered to YOUR steam account which is not shared with anyone.

Even if you are interested, but do not have transport, then please post saying where you live and you need transport. Hopefully someone else will be able to help you out :)

Reply below if interested or ask if you want any more information.

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[Bloodnok]

1. gemini
2. Dave
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[Kadeshi]

Noob question warning! > How old do you have to be as my little brother might be able to come also. Also, do the venues ever come closer to Aberdeen because i'm in Fraserburgh :( (the arse end of Scotland).

1. gemini
2. Dave
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[gemini]

I dont really care about age restriction to be honest. Your little brother is more than welcome providing that you both have your own steam accounts. :)

Sorry if its a bit further away than you would like but its near where I live and as such I have good contacts and knowledge of local venues to be able to get us something good and nice and cheap.

[ZeroG]

Since it's a Sunday I should be able to make it. Sister lives in Newtonhill so I might be able to grab a lift off her.

1. gemini
2. Dave
3. Kadeshi (+1 maybe depending on age restriction)
4. ZeroG
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[gemini]

Places are filling up nicely.

Please dont forget though that this lan NEEDS 8 people or it will not go ahead.

I have decided that the cost of the LAN will be no more than £6. Just to help me cover the cost of the venue (if I decide to rent) although hopefully we can avoid it completely and get a freebie (working on that idea too) :D

[Kadeshi]

Three more to go :D

1. gemini
2. Dave
3. Kadeshi
4. ZeroG
5. Shark-Boy (AKA Kadeshi's little brother)
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[gemini]

Excelent.

Don't forget it's first come first served. And I have yet to invite anyone outside this here board.

***EDIT***

Venue very likely to be

Atmosphere Lighting and Sound
67-69 Nelson Street
City Centre, Aberdeen, AB24 5ER

I DJ for this company whenever I have weekends free and the guys who run it are rock solid. They dont open on Sundays and have a warehouse at the back of the store which I have just confirmed can be ours for the day. Exact time still to be 100% verified.

And it means that Domino's Deliver :D

This should be more conveniant for everyone. Hope more of you guys can make it :)

Il set the price now as £5. Just for a thank you to the owner of the shop.

Keep an eye on Post #1 for confirmation of times tomorrow :)

[Sweeper128]

PC's required?

I do have L4D on my account, and might be able to come in. Got nothing planned anyway.

[ZeroG]

Just within spitting distance of my work, dunno if that's a good or bad thing :)

[Bloodnok]

PC's required?

PC World is a stones throw away, even that this worst case scenario for all of us

[gemini]

Yes Sweeper you will need to take your own PC.

I notice though that you are from Newtonhill. I can give you a lift out if you want. :)

[Chrisface]

I can certainly make this one :D

1. gemini
2. Dave
3. Kadeshi
4. ZeroG
5. Shark-Boy (AKA Kadeshi's little brother)
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[gemini]

Only Two Spots remaining, and I have invited three people, aswell as others on this board.

Looking like its going to be a great day. :)

[Kadeshi]

Do these things go on all day or just half a day? Is it just l4d or are other games welcome? And my brother and I will most likely just take our laptops if thats OK?

P.S. sorry for the newbie questions.:p

[gemini]

Dont worry dude :) Questions arent a problem.

Itl most likely be from about noon till 9 or 10pm. Enough time to play all the campaigns at least once :)

I'm aiming exclusively for L4D to be honest just for this event but dont forget that this is not a Breachlan.

Breachlans go on for longer, and they have a much bigger variety of games played.

This is a smaller gathering, just for one day to provide us with some low latency, good teamwork L4D. Something which is SERIOUSLY lacking in online play.

Other games are welcome at Breachlans. For this one though, its all about Versus mode L4D.

Laptops are fine, just as long as they can run the games :)

[Kadeshi]

Ok, thanks again.

[gemini]

1. gemini
2. Dave
3. Kadeshi
4. ZeroG
5. Shark-Boy (AKA Kadeshi's little brother)
6. Chrisface
7. Owen
8. TRAG

Thats spots 7 and 8 full. There are no more places available.

The LAN is DEFINATELY going ahead. Two weeks tomorrow.

Look out for exact timings to be confirmed shortly. But expect it to be roughly 11am/Midday - 7/10pm in the Evening depending on when some have to leave for requiring to be at work the next day.

We should be able to complete each campaign twice with good breaks for luls and for pizza :)

Keep a regular eye on post #1 for updated information :)

[Bloodnok]

oh crap, i better start getting ready XD

[Kadeshi]

hey guys, sorry but i got another question. Do i need to install anything for the LAN to work because a installed the IPX protocol a while ago to get LAN working on vista for some old games so was just wondering if theres something like that i might need?

[Skull]

Shouldn't need to for L4D mate, all you need is the working game on steam.

[Kadeshi]

K. Thanks bud.

[gemini]

REMINDER

This LAN is this coming Sunday. Anyone who needs transport or assistance with anything is encouraged to contact me as soon as possable. :)

[ZeroG]

Could do with a lift but I will take a taxi if necessary.

[Bloodnok]

Im just wondering how is that place for parking?

[gemini]

All the parking you need is beside the store and its completely free :)

[Castiana]

I might pop round for a bit once i've finnished work ^^

[ZeroG]

I might pop round for a bit once i've finnished work ^^

We'll make sure the doors are locked :P

[gemini]

Could do with a lift but I will take a taxi if necessary.

I can help you with this if nobody else can.

[gemini]

KIT LIST

These are the things that you will need to take. Please make sure you have everything as the last thing we want is someone missing out because they forgot something.

Computer (or Laptop)
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Mousemat
HEADPHONES - This is the most forgotten thing at any lan. If you fancy a new pair though the LAN is in a DJ shop. They might have some decent sets with small jacks in stock. I'l try to find out in advance and see about having some on display.
Network Cable - As long as possible, but no more than 5m. (PLEASE TAKE YOUR OWN, I DON'T HAVE MANY SPARES) - If you are taking more than one then please make sure there is something unique about them (put your initials on the boots in permanent marker)
Snack food - Low fat rice Pringles are very good for snacks as not only are they tasty and filling but they are low fat so you don't get grease and shit all over your keyboard.
Money (£5 for lan + £Dominos)

There will be a kettle available for making tea/coffee but NO OTHER FORM OF COOKING WILL BE AVAILABLE. Keep this in mind when choosing

Please avoid taking any unnecessary appliances. I want to keep the power load low.

I'l ask politely that you don't take any fans of any description. They draw a lot of current and the space we have the LAN will be nice and cool anyway :)

You may take your mini fridge if you want but these will be kept away from the PC's.

If you want to take your own chair then that's also allowed.

Multi-Monitor setups are prohibited due to space constraints. Please don't bother taking second monitors.

I would also suggest avoiding external hard drives as its just something else to go wrong. We wont have time for any media anyway.

If you have any questions about what you need, where to go, or anything about the event then you guys can send me a PM any time and il help out :)

[gemini]

MASSIVE PROPS TO EVERYONE WHO CAME.

Big thanks to everyone who turned up. I think we all had a cracking day and cant wait for Breachlan 12 to come along :)

We got loads of brilliant footage. Expect some nice videos to come soon :)

[Bloodnok]

Thanks gemini for that small but epic lan, just goes to show that lag free L4D gaming makes a difference (shame 2 didn't turn up so there was loads of bot fail, vids of that coming soon)

Uploaded the best pics of the bunch here (http://s453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/Major-Bloodnok/gemLAN/)

[PseudoPhreak]

looks like it was fun, nice see there were some new faces.
Name and shame those who didnt show up?!?!?!

[Kadeshi]

Good times guys, cant wait for the next one.

[gemini]

Yes I think another one is in order. Think definately though we should save it for L4D2.

I'l see what I can sort out for mid November.

[shark-boy]

OMG:O i thougt it was really fun who ever else reads this should go to the breachlan its like AMAZIN!!!