Ok this has been brewing for a bit, but what about a OC Massive Lan Party?

[CeltyMcBagpipes]

In the game discussion fourm theres a thread "Lan party Q"

http://forums.overclockers.ws/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=55485

Basically a couple of us want to organize a massive Lan party for everybody in the fourms, I know this is not possible for the Overseas people but the US I think it could be cool. Many ideas are it to be held in the middle states so as to be fare for the people on the Coast. Plus we want to know how many people will show. Read the above thread to get what we are talking about. Post ideas here.



Snoogans

[Shadow ÒÓ]

with today's high speed access, you almost don't need to be in the same room. The other mods and I play UT often w/o a glitch.

Why not just set up a massive on line lan, and invite everyone who plays anything at OC.com. We could set up a chat room and frag to our hearts content.

Oh and Seniors....better start brushing up on UT...we're about ready to start laying the smack down. =)

[Blue Jester_2112]

Can you imagine the sound of all those OC'd computers in one place?

I can dig it, I like the internet and chat room party idea.

Blue

[CrystalMethod]

Or how about we set up city lans on the same day and get together on a central server/ servers? At least we'd be able to meet some of the people that live relatively close to us.

[KeyboardCowboy]

Originally posted by Shadow ÒÓ
with today's high speed access, you almost don't need to be in the same room. The other mods and I play UT often w/o a glitch.

Why not just set up a massive on line lan, and invite everyone who plays anything at OC.com. We could set up a chat room and frag to our hearts content.

Oh and Seniors....better start brushing up on UT...we're about ready to start laying the smack down. =)



and why haven't i been invited to this UT @ss kicking fest??????


dude i would be there, even though i live in canada

[Rezman5]

LAN part Q is my post. YAY!!!! I think the whole big OC chat room UT thing is a good idea. Also, we should pic a time/date and have skip post it on the main page for all to see. We should also consider other games for those who don't have UT (shame on them) or for people who just want other games.

[Shadow ÒÓ]

Originally posted by KeyboardCowboy




and why haven't i been invited to this UT @ss kicking fest??????


dude i would be there, even though i live in canada

So far the other mods and I are just learning the game, or brushing up on skills. We'll definitely have a frag fest if you like. Usually 8 or 9ish pm Central is when we play a few.

[JigPu]

Originally posted by Rezman5
We should also consider other games for those who don't have UT (shame on them)
Yes, yes... Shame on me... Guess you guys will have to set up a Descent party. It's the only multiplayer game I have :( .

BTW: Are you sure you could stand playing against all us poor 56Kers out here :D

JigPu

[Shadow ÒÓ]

you can buy UT for around $10 now, and the full blown (4 cd set) for $20.

[Blue Jester_2112]

Originally posted by JigPu

Yes, yes... Shame on me... Guess you guys will have to set up a Descent party. It's the only multiplayer game I have :( .

BTW: Are you sure you could stand playing against all us poor 56Kers out here :D

JigPu

Could set up a hpb server and a lpb server, maybe a mixed one for people who promise not to whine about the ping difference.

[_Will_]

Originally posted by Shadow ÒÓ
you can buy UT for around $10 now, and the full blown (4 cd set) for $20.

Yup, I got 3 of them for free, lol. One with video card, sound card, and motherboard. Just gave them away to friends...

[whooping_a_panda]

Originally posted by Blue Jester_2112
Can you imagine the sound of all those OC'd computers in one place?

I can dig it, I like the internet and chat room party idea.

Blue

think of the heat that room would generate :mad:
and thats a really cool idea we could even make it a annual thing :beer:

[adamtekh]

Yes, yes... Shame on me... Guess you guys will have to set up a Descent party. It's the only multiplayer game I have .


well umm u wana learn subspace ill play that for liek 3 days on end

ok ping even with my 24,000 bps conection

200- 400 not bad for my pitful bandwidth

check it out ppl

subspace / continum

www.subspace.net

the game play is great :beer:

[David]

I've never played UT online but I'm sure I could make you swallow a few rockets...
I am lethal with a sniper rifle.
"HEAD SHOT!
DOUBLE KILL!
MULTI KILL!
ULTRA KILL!
M O N S T E R K I L L!"

Prepare to be fragged.....
Anyone want to take me on...?

What about CTF - europe vs US?

[wolfsid]

Crazy Idea I would definitely be into going to a very big LAN party mainly if its all from oc.com that would be so cool I would be able to see some of the crazy mods in person also ask some nice questions..]

[David]

And then you find out 90% of members are 7 years old!

[KILLorBE]

Originally posted by CeltyMcBagpipes
I know this is not possible for the Overseas people

Why not?
I can get up early, or stay up till I'm really :beer:

Originally posted by Shadow ÒÓ
So far the other mods and I are just learning the game
Yeah sure, you still don't know the game after playing it for ages:p

Originally posted by Shadow ÒÓ
you can buy UT for around $10 now, and the full blown (4 cd set) for $20.

What's different with the 4 cd set?
I've got the 2 cd GOTY version and loads of mods, arena's, cheats.....uurrrrrmm, I never used a cheat.
BTW I like TDM or D.

[Tebore]

I think that at the LAN party only half the time will be spent on fragging and the other half on drooling and on "How'd cha do that" questions :p. Imagine all the heat the OCed AMDs will put out:eek:, the party better somewhere cold like Canada and outside for that matter.

[phungilax]

I think an OC.com lan party would be an awesome event. Online would be good but I believe there would be too many problems with connections and lags and such. I wouldn'nt mind driving several hours to attend such an event, I definately wouldn't be able to afford a flight there though.

It would be interesting to see everybody's rig. I definately would spend half the time scoping out people's rigs and asking them about it.

[eh?]

i agree.. i would drive for a couple of hors and pick people up on the way for a carpool and such...( I will get to use my moms Lexus:D) i could pick up like 5 people with their computers. It would be intersting and everyone would have to chip in and help pay for the place that we rent....but it would have to be worth it we need like 100 or more people to go...
*edit*maybe one of the mods could make a poll......(hint hint)

[XPogiGTIVR6X]

best Location?

1. Over the net?
2. by state?
3. central location between 3 citys?
4. one location for every City?

[Gandalf]

1

[Coolio]

1

That way our overseas members can also participate. I think we would get even better turnout from all US members too becasue I don't think everyon can travel: central city or not.

[_Will_]

1 & 4

I've seen at least 3-4 people that live in/near the fargo-moorhead area and would be glad to go if other people are willing.

[Über~PhLuBB]

I'd prefer the 3-location idea.

Mods, can you get in on this?

[wolfsid]

Originally posted by Über~PhLuBB
I'd prefer the 3-location idea.

Mods, can you get in on this?

yes i say that we get a couply of groups i am sure that anyplace we rent wont have enought room for all of us and our big over moded computers i have a big ass lincon town car and my computer take up the hole backseat with very little room for someone to sit. can put it in the trunk too many subwoofers:D

[Burning Phoenix]

Over the net with 3 locations sound good?

WTC in NY
orlando FL (disneyland)
and somewhere in CA

[Rezman5]

Over the net for best turnout and ease. We should set up a weekly time and day of the week that will be good for all.


1

[adamtekh]

any thing near seattle or portland ( portland is better ) i can do , maybe over net if i can borow my freinds cable bandwidth for a day :beer:

over net is bad for us 56k or less ppl

i run a 24,000 bps conection which is realy bad

[XPogiGTIVR6X]

TTT keep them comin

[mbigna]

Originally posted by JigPu

Yes, yes... Shame on me... Guess you guys will have to set up a Descent party. It's the only multiplayer game I have :( .

BTW: Are you sure you could stand playing against all us poor 56Kers out here :D

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[Zuck Gou :)]

1

Any West-coast server (i.e. Cali,portland whatever) is good enough for us West Canadians.

[eh?]

Originally posted by Über~PhLuBB
I'd prefer the 3-location idea.

Mods, can you get in on this?
one of the reasons of doing this is so we can meet everyone else....besides if a 100 people show up at all 3 places then the lag would huge besides what if we switched games.... i think we should meet at 1 big place that would be more fun

[Über~PhLuBB]

Originally posted by drdingo21

one of the reasons of doing this is so we can meet everyone else....besides if a 100 people show up at all 3 places then the lag would huge besides what if we switched games.... i think we should meet at 1 big place that would be more fun

The reasoning behind my decision is as such: I'm not going to spend $300 on a plane ticket or $100 on gas to drive to Nowheresville Kansas. However, I have no problem driving up to San Fransisco, or even 30 minutes West, to Los Angeles.

I think alot of people agree with me too. It just doesn't make sens to spend so much money to meet others from OC.com.

[Yodums]

1

I like

[touser]

1 & 4 sound good!

[KFB]

1 & 2
1: we can play over the net anytime (i can't wait for cable modem - DirecPC satellite ISP has 500+ ping time)
2: anyone else from Kentucky?

[mw521]

Over the net or at my house (bring your own beer):beer:

[Gravity Man]

How about one in California, one in Minnesota or Wisconsin (because I don't want to drive very far), and one somewhere near the east coast. At least one of these should have a decent connection to the internet, so those who can't attend physically can connect over the internet.

If you need more hub/switches for this event, I may be able to procure some at an extremely low cost. My dad's fiance is a part owner and sales rep. for a sales company that represents a wide variety of manufacturers, including one that makes networking equipment. although I'm not sure how high quality this equipment might be, I can get anything they sell either free or at cost (NO, I WILL NOT SELL YOU ANYTHING I GET FROM HER).

[Gravity Man]

Originally posted by _Will_
1 & 4

I've seen at least 3-4 people that live in/near the fargo-moorhead area and would be glad to go if other people are willing.
I'd drive there, or go to one in the Mineapolis/St. Paul area.

[eh?]

you guys are missing the point... it was so we could play games meet everyone else and check out their computers.

[Thelemac]

If there are enough intersted parties nearby I could probably host a node in the Detroit area at my parents house. :D

[rUfUnKy]

I would defiantly be interested in online or if something is held in the Boston area.....:D

[R0BB23]

1

[skip]

We could do one here in Chicago at my place.

[Thelemac]

Originally posted by skip
We could do one here in Chicago at my place.

If there aren't enough people wishing to go to my place, I'd be there! :D

Bout an equal drive from school to either. :)

[mbigna]

Originally posted by skip
We could do one here in Chicago at my place. I'll make the CHICAGO event! Anyone wanna piece of THIS action (waving around an IMPACT HAMMER).

[phiber]

i forgot what number but i will be there in NYC....

[XPogiGTIVR6X]

Originally posted by drdingo21
you guys are missing the point... it was so we could play games meet everyone else and check out their computers.

Exactly, the IDEA!!!:beer:

[Gravity Man]

Heck, I'd go to Chicago if you held one there, although it would probably cost me a lot (gas, food, HOTEL, etc.). And then there's the problem of convincing my dad to let me... "Uh, Dad, I'm going to Chicago, see you in a couple days..."

[Coolio]

WELL, you guys can have the meeting together thing if you can make it. But i thought this was a more of a regular thing where everyone goes once a week or something to do some fragging.

[drunkmonkey]

What about Quake3 or Tribes2??? They are good games.

If you had three places one could be at UVA(the college in VA). There was a big Tribes2 lan party there a while back. Can this be during summer??

[minoukat]

1

and just wondering, what games will there be ?

[drunkmonkey]

1&3

Have three locations, each with Internet acces to each other and anyone who wants to log in.
http://www.drunkmonkey.barrysworld.net/lanpartyidea.bmp
Would this be right? Have High speed connections between 3 locations and let other people dialup the nearest server for best speeds or access the nearest server over the Internet.

[eh?]

Originally posted by drunkmonkey
1&3

Have three locations, each with Internet acces to each other and anyone who wants to log in.
http://www.drunkmonkey.barrysworld.net/lanpartyidea.bmp
Would this be right? Have High speed connections between 3 locations and let other people dialup the nearest server for best speeds or access the nearest server over the Internet.
nope its more like we all go to either 1 of the 3 places and use the high speed access from there

[Gravity Man]

I don't like the 3 locations you plotted out, though. There are a lot of us in the midwest, too, you know. I'd be willing to drive as far as Chicago, but I'd prefer something in MN or WI.

[eh?]

well it should be somewhere in the middle of the us so its kinda fair and people will actually be able to go

[JigPu]

1

I'd have to go for 1 because I never get to go anywhere... My parents hate just transporting us.

Has anyone thought about the problem of time zones, and what would be an ideal time for all zones if we do go for number 1?

JigPu

[pogue1000]

if anyone is keeping track......i would go i would go for the Illinios, Chicago, Indiana Ohio area...

I never been to one of these so called Lan parties......
i have only a 26,400 connection and UT is no fun online :(

[adamtekh]

Lans r loads of fun

and i feel your pain on the 26,400

i get 24,000

[SpeeDj]

Here's my thoughts on this, Chicago sounds like a good compromise for a location for the midwest. Although skip if hundreds of people show up at your house are you really going to have the room? It would be nice to do a cooperative massive online fragfest but in reality I think LAN would be fine, just do a pc that is connected to get live webcam updates from the other parties, maybe a matrox dual head config with two nice size monitors? Then we can still say hi to everyone else, I think the purpose is more meeting everyone and getting to know them all. I say we plan it for a few months in advance as someone said perhaps get a conference room somewhere. Three locations sounds like a good deal, Perhaps somewhere around FL, IL, and maybe CA or some such place that way good attendance would be in effect. Now games would need to be discussed and decided on beforehand so those who do not posess the required games could purchase them prior to the LAN. One more thing to figure out is where and how we are going to come up with the networking equipment, do we do an RSVP prior so we can estimate how many ports we will need? Someone should look into cost of renting a Conference room, Networking equipment IE Switches perhaps skip has some contacts that would be willing to loan that equipment perhaps for sponsor rights on the frontpage of the Site? Just some thoughts here, also what about game servers. More than likely for most games you will need some dedicated servers so what about that? I can chip in a Dual Celly Server for it. Anyone else have some ideas on this ? These are my thoughts thus far and some of the problems I see with some of this. Anyone want to volunteer to do a little legwork, IE calling around and finding out some info and coming up with some prices perhaps we could do it for like 10$ or so per person to pay for the Conference room and maybe refreshments and such.

Just my thoughts I like the idea, just need's some ironing out as far as I can see.

J

[adamtekh]

i think it would it would be more than 10 $

[eh?]

Originally posted by adamtekh
i think it would it would be more than 10 $
it depends how many people show up, if 150 people show up then im sure 1500 is enough to rent a conference room and then some... also Chicago is a good comprise its in the middle but it is a little high up...

[SpeeDj]

Maybe more suburb of chicago then, not many people are going to want to deal with the hustle and bustle of downtown. Just my thoughts on this, again always open to suggestion, just think chicago or around those parts is not a bad compromise for most of the midwest guys.

J

[eh?]

Originally posted by SpeeDj
Maybe more suburb of chicago then, not many people are going to want to deal with the hustle and bustle of downtown. Just my thoughts on this, again always open to suggestion, just think chicago or around those parts is not a bad compromise for most of the midwest guys.

J
i agree

[kd7aze]

My $.02:

Chicago wouldn't be too bad, though I would personally prefer Minneapolis (closer to Grand Forks, ND).

For so many people, we would need multiple servers (i've yet to see a game that can handle 100+ in one game. Wouldnt' that be something else?!?). Many people in one game really rules out any HL mod, more likely Tribes2 or another game (they're easier on the server's for large games, as well). Perhaps two Tribes2 servers? That's over 120 people right there.

I love the idea, though.

Kid

[Wicked Klown]

I like #2 cause I live in Wisconsin. My Fiancee is not the traveling type. I would love to see how WI puts it down for the O.C.ing world. Are you down with the Klown?

[mbigna]

Originally posted by Klownin79
I like #2 cause I live in Wisconsin. My Fiancee is not the traveling type. I would love to see how WI puts it down for the O.C.ing world. Are you down with the Klown? I'm down--as are, I'm sure, several other o/c'ers. I was surprised to find so many 'cheese heads' around here. But I'm close enough to Chicago not to complain too much about that.

[pogue1000]

i am from central/northern indiana.... the surburbs of chicago would be nice, to avoid traffic.
it seems people from wisconin , minnesota wants to hit this area.... so how bout the burbs. i mean towns like joliet, or gary or michigan city indiana, .. i dont know what is west of chicago.

we could start a email mailing list, i would be willing to compile it. if anyone interested emailed me. .. or how bout if we put up a web site.. with a submit form....
just a couple ideas for the chicago area..


also.. i am not rich but i can easily toss over more than 10 bucks.

:)

[MrOOBiLL]

Well, for the many of us that are overseas or in Canada or in a lot of the US, its not possible to go to these locations. So i think that there should be a big internet meeting with games for everybody, and LAN parties for those that can.

[Über~PhLuBB]

Originally posted by MrOOBiLL
Well, for the many of us that are overseas or in Canada or in a lot of the US, its not possible to go to these locations. So i think that there should be a big internet meeting with games for everybody, and LAN parties for those that can.

Hey, it's not our fault you chose not to move to the USA! It's not our fault you joined a US forum! :D

[SpeeDj]

Originally posted by MrOOBiLL
Well, for the many of us that are overseas or in Canada or in a lot of the US, its not possible to go to these locations. So i think that there should be a big internet meeting with games for everybody, and LAN parties for those that can. If you are in vancouver you aren't that far from washington, which is close to cali, you could attend a lan game in cali if you really wanted to :cool: but seriously I am sure we would offer some kind of connectivity to play a lan game over the web as well.

J

[MrOOBiLL]

Originally posted by SpeeDj
If you are in vancouver you aren't that far from washington, which is close to cali, you could attend a lan game in cali if you really wanted to :cool: but seriously I am sure we would offer some kind of connectivity to play a lan game over the web as well.

J
If its over the web it wouldn't really be a LAN game would it? :D
I'm about 40mins from the border, but its, oh, quite the drive to south cali...:eek: and a plane trip to a LAN party just dosnt get good funding from 'the folks'.
Anywayz, i think the LAN party idea is great for those near the places, but i think we should have a series of net games too. :eh?:

[Zuck Gou :)]

Vancouver to Cali = far

:D

[adamtekh]

welll heheh vancouver , WA to somewhere,cali inst to far only like 16 hrs maybe

but yeah vancouver , BC that adds another 8 hrs

but kinda extream for a LAN unless it was to be a week long :eh?:

[JigPu]

Originally posted by MrOOBiLL

If its over the web it wouldn't really be a LAN game would it? :D

Sure it would!! If you wanted to play against some aliens that us SETI obsessors are hunting for though, we'd have to set up some kind of WAN game... :D

Well, let me offer up another idea. How about having a LAN party in every state in some major city or something, and then people close to the 50 special cities could go there. We wouldn't get to see as many people's computers and such, but I could never convince my parents to drive to california just for an Overclockers LAN party! (mabey if we had to visit a relitive down in southern Oregon perhaps... :D). I'm sure that some people are limited like this too, and so this is probably the best solution I can think of for having LAN parties witout too big a driving problem.

BTW: The reason I don't have UT isn't a money thing... I could probably get it if I wanted with my christmas money. The problem is the evil 'M' (for mature...) stamped on front. If it has that special letter, I'm not allowed to install it... :(

JigPu

[adamtekh]

well he he LAN , just share your hd in transfer the folder they will never know :beer:

and id go to one in OR

i could see my mp3 colection grow twice as much with a LAN of this kinda magnatude

[Gravity Man]

I think 50 separate LAN parties might be too much, but having one in any area with enough people would be good.

[pogue1000]

boy, i wonder what the statistics of age are in this forum. i am 27 and feel like an old man compared to so many people i see talking bout there parents :)

thats ok :) would be nice to be 16 again,,, for a day that is!

[kd7aze]

Originally posted by pogue1000
boy, i wonder what the statistics of age are in this forum. i am 27 and feel like an old man compared to so many people i see talking bout there parents :)

thats ok :) would be nice to be 16 again,,, for a day that is!
23 and I'm feeling the same way... :cool:

Kid

[Frost Byte]

I think we should have like 3 or 4 big lan parties and have them connected via net so our overseas friends and others who can't make it go...

I'm in the mid of america...and i'd drive across state and farther i'm sure there are other die hards out there too...

Its just not the same if you arn't in the room with other people

[Malakai]

my god, such an excellent idea!!!
id drive al the way to georgia or maybe even a little farther for this!
would need to be some time during spring break though, i have classes. well, actually i can take a week off. im 18 and id love to tell mama dukes im leaving ill be back in like a week. SCHWEET!
the 3 or 4 cities idea is great! and seeing everyones pimped out computers would be soooo awesome since im still kinda new.
keep this thread going!

[Paul -The Mad Hatter]

1

would be best for me since transportation would be an issue.

[tbirdkiri]

Well i know of an established lan in MOdesto Cali
about and hour from the bay and 6 from LA.
And we will take as many as we can.
the next lan will be mid Feb.

Goto: Modesto Lan (http://www.modestolan.com)
And drop by in the forums and sign up if you'd like.

and if that isnt good enough we could get TT120 to bug the guys from Lantrocity to make a special Ocz Lan...
just a thought.

[Rezman5]

When you make a decision, post a new topic so we can all see what it is.

[fuzzba11]

I think Chicago would be good...I know another overclocker up there who I would go and stay with...don't know about bringing a monitor, though, since I would fly :/

[pogue1000]

So are we getting anywhere on this.
I really would like to know how to make more formal planning of such an event.

maybe start a new thread for the chicago area???

[Black Hawk]

For those who can't drive, or don't have alot of time, this is the best option:

Let's host it in several major cities, with 5-10+ computers hooked up with webcams to the other cities. It will cut down on cost and time.

My suggestions for cities are:
New York
Chicago
Seattle
Texas

anybody like this idea? I'd only attend the NYC one......

Black Hawk
Newbie:burn:

[tbirdkiri]

www.millionmanlan.com

[Black Hawk]

BUMP! (This needs it, I'm all for this idea!)

Black Hawk
Newbie:burn: