General Newbie LAN questions Options

[madcat]

Hey guys, Im making the trek down from NSW for the long weekend LAN. Just got a few questions I couldn't see answered in the guide/forums

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Is there a limit on the size/number of screens you are allowed to bring and have space for, I like to spread out a little, I hate being crowded in like sardines at a LAN, eg

1 or 2 21s
1 or 2 24s
1 or 2 27s (think I know the answer to that one haha)

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Do you guys use any kind of voice program for games, eg vent, ts, mumble etc with channels for specific games, or is it just a yell fest? My headphones dont have a mic so I will just bring a $10 cheapie mic.


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With games like COD4/Flatout etc, what version is used, steam, retail or other? I have all three for those games, as well as games like TF2, CS:S, CS:GO on steam, I just want to make sure I have all my games updated and ready to play beforehand so Im not "that guy" who needs game files/updates at the very last minute

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Are there any facilities such as fridge or microwave available for use, or is it a case of fend for yourself for anything food related, apart from the bbq

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Apart from the official comps, are people allowed to organise/run their own game servers? EG if felt like a game of AoE or UT or non-pro COD or school bus only flatout, I can just start up a server and ask people if they want to play?

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Which brings me to my next question, I have a dedicated server which I can chuck somewhere and remote manage it. Do I need a separate registration for this, eg is the registration fee per player, or per network port/pc?

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Because Ive never been before/wont know anyone there, should I hide my lunch money in my shoes and hide in the corner, or are newcomers welcome? lol

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Sorry if any of the questions are stupid, just trying to be prepared

[SirSquidness]

I don't know what the official position of Respawn is, but I'm not going to care if I see an esky. If I see a leaking esky, I'm going to do something about (ie, you will need to take it out of the venue). If your leaking esky damages something, I'm going to be pissed.

If you do bring an esky, I think it's a reasonable thing to ask that you use sealed ice packs, as Lewis suggested.

[madcat]

I don't know what the official position of Respawn is, but I'm not going to care if I see an esky. If I see a leaking esky, I'm going to do something about (ie, you will need to take it out of the venue). If your leaking esky damages something, I'm going to be pissed.

If you do bring an esky, I think it's a reasonable thing to ask that you use sealed ice packs, as Lewis suggested.

Thanks guys, I dont have any ice packs and I dont know if they would work because of the travelling, I was just gonna grab a bag of ice in Melb. But my esky doesn't have any leaks and I was thinking of putting it against a wall or in a corner or something out of the way where it wont get knocked over, and definitely away from anything that may not agree with water

See you on Saturday!!