(This may be a bit premature but what the heck ! )We are delighted to announce confirmation of the dMw's 11th LAN party:
LAN XI is on 20th-22nd APRIL 2007Please note that we have a maximum of 40-ish places and these will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Members of dMw's Charlie Company is hereby given advance notice of the event. Bravo Company & SoG members will not be able to see this thread or book places at the LAN for a further week (or until TL moves this to Bravo channel)
Alpha Company members will not be able to see this thread or book places at the LAN for a further 3 days (or until TL moves it to open channel)
To confirm your attendance please reply to this thread and then book your own room direct with the hotel.
Please note that the hotel has an 18 years+ booking policy so the minimum age for attending the LAN is 18. There is no upper age limit (to which Doorman and OldBloke are both very grateful:narnar:)
LAN X Details: Dates: Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April 2007
Venue: Oliver Cromwell (http://www.olivercromwellhotel.co.uk/), March, Cambridgeshire.
Times: The LAN venue opens at 11.00am Friday morning and the LAN will finish by 5.00pm on Sunday
Costs: For the venue - £15 total per head for the whole weekend
Costs: Bed & Breakfast Accommodation: double occupancy £33 per person per night, sole occupancy £50 per room per night
Room Availability: 35 x Double; 8 x Twin
If you book a Twin Room and want to share the costs of the room then when you post in this thread to confirm your attendance then also make a note of the fact you have a Twin room booked and are looking for someone to share with.
As before, the reduced accommodation and function room rates have been negotiated on the basis that the majority of the attendees will partake of the excellent cuisine offered by either the hotel restaurant's Fixed price, A La Carte or Bar menus
on the Friday night. JOIN US for the
WELCOME DINNER on Friday evening in Ballroom 2 at 7.30pm.
Eating at the hotel is NOT mandatory, but I am sure that any attendee from the last couple of LANs will vouch for the quality of both the food and the company!
The Oliver Cromwell offers:
- The Noble Suite - an air conditioned conference room (http://www.olivercromwellhotel.co.uk/conferences.html)
- 24/7 access to the suite
- dMw control of entry to the suite
- Late night bar
- Gymnasium
- Large indoor swimming pool
- Eight-person Jacuzzi
- Sauna and Steam room
PLEASE BOOK YOUR OWN ACCOMMODATION DIRECT WITH THE HOTEL - CALL THEM NOW!
When calling you *must* mention that you are booking in on the dMw rate, otherwise they will charge you full price!
ALSO:
When booking your room please give them both your real name AND your GAMING NAME so that I can keep tabs of who has booked and who has not.When the Oliver Cromwell is fully booked you will need to book into the The Olde Griffin Hotel, March, Cambridgeshire (http://www.smoothhound.co.uk/hotels/oldegrif.html) which is 200yds down the road or a B&B etc.
Amongst other things the LAN will feature:
- a list of officially supported games (BF2 and CS variants will both be there)
- organised competitions
- official LAN Admins
- late night gaming
With your participation the 11th LAN will be a great one, so book your place now to make sure you do not miss out!
Enjoy!
TL.
Note for International Travellers: As we usually have some people attending from overseas I thought the following might help:
The LAN accommodation costs are above, it's cheaper if you agree to share a twin bed (two single beds) room with someone of course.
The LAN venue we charge at £15 per person for the whole weekend.
Other costs: Food and drink - this depends on you. Personally I eat my meals (Fri lunch through to Sunday lunch) in the hotel's fine restaurant, I have a bottle of wine with each meal and my food and drink bill usually comes to about £160 for the weekend. Others buy sandwiches, get burgers etc, stick to beer not wine etc and and their bill runs to maybe £50-60 for the weekend depending on what and how much they eat & drink.
Travel: Any London airport works well, Stanstead & Luton are closest. Heathrow is ok, Gatwick is further but still doable. If you book your flight tickets we'll make sure someone picks you up and takes you back - post on the forums for a lift and you are usually sorted out very quickly as other attending members appreciate the international effort made! Other airports are also a possibility - if in doubt post and we'll see if anyone would be travelling past your airport!
Computer - if you have a shuttle or laptop then you're probably sorted (unless hand luggage rules cause you problems) but if you cannot bring your own PC then post in the LAN section to see if someone is willing to lend you a spare PC for the weekend. Many people have done this in the past and it seems to work well!
PEN
only a 24hour head start, normally we get a week:g:
Just copied the info from the last one matey.
I doubt it'll move in 24 hours - We'll leave it a few days... besides TL or another admin has to move it so it'll reside here until one of them thinks it's time.
Are you registering btw? :norty:
PEN
PS. PEN BOOKED - DOUBLE ROOM
yeah. i'll be booking tomorrow.:yahoo:
Due to my inability to travel back in time, I'm afraid ill missing the Lan last year.
ktb
I'm in :)
I haven't yet book a room as I'll wait for confirmation that the hotel are ready to except dMw bookings.
Double booked. All bacon at breakfast also reserved.
Quote from: Jamoe;173922I haven't yet book a room as I'll wait for confirmation that the hotel are ready to except dMw bookings.
They are, I've already spoken with them.
PEN
Quote from: Jamoe;173922Due to my inability to travel back in time, I'm afraid ill missing the Lan last year.
Come on, what kinda of excuse is that! :roflmao:
All booked :D
Booked.
Now. I may need a lift from Sheffield or Nottingham to get there. (and back)
Snooks / Smite / Squonk?
Quote from: Benny;173955Booked.
Now. I may need a lift from Sheffield or Nottingham to get there. (and back)
Snooks / Smite / Squonk?
Don't think i can go mate. Work won't give time off and SWMBO isn't well at the mo.
No probs, thanks for the reply. I'll figure something out.....
Best regards to your missus, hope she gets well soon.
Booked. :D
Not really. I can't come. :sad:
Only joking! :yahoo:
BOOKED!!!!
sign me up
I'am in :yahoo:
james gimme a ring
Yay! Squonky
im in as long as i can provisionally book the hotel room as with being in the RAF i cant always guarentee the time off, but put me down for attending. if the worst happens and i cant stay the weekend then im moving from ireland to lincoln in 4 weeks so i could just pop down for the day on the sat, if that was ok
Quote from: squonk;173980I'am in :yahoo:
james gimme a ring
Oh bugger!
Quote from: sulky_uk;174025im in as long as i can provisionally book the hotel room as with being in the RAF i cant always guarentee the time off, but put me down for attending. if the worst happens and i cant stay the weekend then im moving from ireland to lincoln in 4 weeks so i could just pop down for the day on the sat, if that was ok
Sure. I believe that so long as you give the hotel 24hours notice the you can cancel. Also a daytrip is fine if necessary :)
PEN
Twin room booked :). Add me to the list.
Considering Coming on saturday morning and stopping for a night.
I will make sure on monday that i am not working that day.
I'm not going to attend this 1.
Decided to save up some more for the appartment. Also the travelling got a tad more expensive. :sad:
Have fun, I know you will.
Real sorry to hear that Pete -:sad: Maybe see you in October then? :)
PEN
------ BUMP -----
Any more right Charlies? This thread will move in the next couple of days to Bravo - get in there ahead of the queue!
PEN
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
my drinkin' bruva!
Quote from: Penfold;174218Real sorry to hear that Pete -:sad: Maybe see you in October then? :)
PEN
Hope so!
I'll arange it more in advance then so that the flightcosts will go down a tad then. Also still to busy with work and school.
@Sheepy, sorry bro...Drink 1 on me...:beer: :cheers:
Ahwell, have fun! I wonder who's going to win this LAN's SourceTournament (if there is 1).
I'll see you guys in october instead :)
Booked:yahoo:
Got my booking confirmation letter today, so I now have it in writing.
Quote from: Armitage;174287Booked:yahoo:
Excellent (*cough* WoW or BF {if you still play it} admin?)
PEN
Fraid i have to pass also, i am currently jobless and unable to afford the expense. Damned had really hoped to make this one.
wow doesnt really need an admin m8. It is VERY difficult to get more than 3 ppl playing down that connection! All I did at last lan was to check my Auctions and log on for a chat with some of the guys
Thats a shame you can't go duvel :( as we can't do the double and win the deagle tournie again :flirty:. I got my confirmation of my room today too :D.
Oh i forgot to mention. Try to be near a pc during the lan dates Duvel as we usually play on Meathook aswell as other non lan servers for a break.
Argh, nearly missed this thread.
BOOKED!
:D
single room BOOKED!!!!!
**BUMPAGE **
THIS THREAD WILL SOON BE HEADING TO BRAVO - BOOK NOW !
PEN
cummon guys it only says that 11 ppl are attending so far
Quote from: sheepy;174530cummon guys it only says that 11 ppl are attending so far
I'm missing a reply from DA and he's not answering his PM.
Maybe a Charlie wide email drop, thats the way it was done on past LAN's.
It took me 4 days to notice the thread.
Damn, I better get my arse in gear and book a room. Missed the last one and not missing this one, unless I have to :woot2:
I have no idea how an email drop is done but it's a good idea
TL / OB / BB anyone ??
Thanks
PEN
I will be there. Not sure if it is from friday or saturday atm.
Double room booked for both nights will cancel friday if i cant make it.
OK room is booked so count me in :yahoo: :devil:
I'm booked
me Tox & NvG are booked:yahoo:
Bad news, I'm afraid...
I'm booked too.:narnar:
Darn darn darn darn those bloody expensive flight prices :ranting2:
Afraid I'm gonna miss out on this one :sad:
You have to come dude..... you have the helping hand award to bring :narnar:
PEN
Quote from: Penfold;174828You have to come dude..... you have the helping hand award to bring :narnar:
PEN
Have you checked flightcosts lately? :sad:
Quote from: Penfold;174828You have to come dude..... you have the helping hand award to bring :narnar:
Isn't it time to introduce a tradition that you have two versions, one for the spring lans and one for the autumn lans :norty:
But really, how much I'd like to come, I don't really see it happening this time :sad:
But the helping had award will be taken care of - I'll get it mailed over to you in one way or another!
Quote from: Bob;174924But really, how much I'd like to come, I don't really see it happening this time :sad:
I will have to skip this one too, mate. If I am not abroad on my internship in october I will be there next time... let's have a beer in the bar then :cheers:
Ok AbsoluteHype will be coming to the LAN once again and he will be staying in my twin room.
(Checkpoint)
All the above have been added to the attendance roster...
BIG-Paddy & BIG-Dewey booked.
Quote from: big-paddy;175066BIG-Paddy & BIG-Dewey booked.
Again???
We really need to get some new strippers. :eyebrow:
theres not even going to be any of them from over the water to abuse this time either
Quote from: Liberator;175127Again???
We really need to get some new strippers. :eyebrow:
:roflmao:
Quote from: sheepy;175130theres not even going to be any of them from over the water to abuse this time either
Who did abuse last time then? Bob? :g:
Flights arn't that cheap :sideways: :sad:
Quote from: DuVeL;175150Quote from: sheepy;175130theres not even going to be any of them from over the water to abuse this time either
Who did abuse last time then? Bob? :g:
Nope, not me - must have been either Delan or Mono than I guess :rolleyes:
Ill have one of them there places please. No room needed.
(Checkpoint)
All the above have been added to the attendance roster...
I appear to have messed up er so sllightly, ED LAN is in march and dMw LAN is in April. Ergo, Count me in !! :yahoo:
Quote from: JB;175313I appear to have messed up er so sllightly, ED LAN is in march and dMw LAN is in April. Ergo, Count me in !! :yahoo:
I thought you had too :P.
Quote from: JB;175313Ergo,
wow, you NorthenErs use some Of tHem there comPlIcaTed words.....
you Big GiirL
EEEEk! complicate words!
Woe, what a was of time me postingthis, but what ever. xD
Quote from: JB;175313I appear to have messed up er so sllightly, ED LAN is in march and dMw LAN is in April. Ergo, Count me in !! :yahoo:
But the dMw LAN is also in March!
:blink:
QuoteErgo, Count me in !! :yahoo:
He means "if she's going, I'm going":narnar:
Pen. thanks for adding me to the list. I will book as soon as I get back to the UK.
NF
Well, as you kindly offered to step up to help, I kinda guess you were coming :roflmao:
PEN
Room Booked..
CBA to trawl the posts, so is anyone needing to fill up the other half of a twin room? Freestyler (a.k.a. Son of Dogmeat) is looking for a place at the LAN.
PM me if you can help. :)
Quote from: JB;175313I appear to have messed up er so sllightly, ED LAN is in march and dMw LAN is in April. Ergo, Count me in !! :yahoo:
Nice one JB. Glad you can make it! :yahoo:
Quote from: DogMeat;176502CBA to trawl the posts, so is anyone needing to fill up the other half of a twin room? Freestyler (a.k.a. Son of Dogmeat) is looking for a place at the LAN.
PM me if you can help. :)
PM'ed re: Tox
PEN
Hi Folks,
Anyone got a spare space in a twin room going? Been offline for quite a bit of time so missed the whole pre-booking thang.
Be good to catch up with you all.
I know that the following people were interested in sharing rooms:
1. Toxteth O'Grady
2. JB
3. Freestyler (Son of DM) - if he's coming - not confirmed as yet
4. Albert
I suggest you PM each other and then please let me know and I'll cross you off the shared room request
HTH
Regards
PEN
/Ps. Are you def coming? I'll add you to the roster
If there are any Twinrooms left...
BTW, a few guys from the RIP-clan showed interest again.
I'll drop a message that it's open to the public now to get a LANspot.
Room arranged with JB. Count me in. :)
im in see ya there.
yay bobby
(checkpoint)
Above people added
:clap:
PEN
Two confirmed people attending the lan are two more of my friends and will be Jay aka Insanity and Julian aka JulzPolz. Their room details are yet to be decided.
Quote from: GhostMjr;178399Two confirmed people attending the lan are two more of my friends and will be Jay aka Insanity and Julian aka JulzPolz. Their room details are yet to be decided.
1)name: Benny...
Quote from: DuVeL;1784081)name: Benny...
Three to a double bed :g:. Now that could be interesting :lmfao:.
Quote from: GhostMjr;178399Two confirmed people attending the lan are two more of my friends and will be Jay aka Insanity and Julian aka JulzPolz. Their room details are yet to be decided.
Ghosty, are these two coming for definite ? Have they booked rooms ? Shall I add them to the roster?
PLMK
Thanks
PEN
Coming :)
Quote from: Niel;179544Coming :)
:clap: added
Ok, after much nagging from paddy!! I have managd to pesaude my wife that the business can pay for this trip!!! and that I will be getting help with something to do my website or something!!!
So stick me down.
Magnus
ps can someone change my name from obc to RIP lol
:yahoo:
Nice one!
I'm sure Oldie, TL or BB will change you name for you if you drop them a pm.
Don't forget to book a room!
PEN
After much nagging from paddy I will also be attending.
BearBison
Room booked for both myself and Magnus
:yahoo:
Nice one!
PEN
Oh ya.. More beer drinkers.. Welcome Chaps!!
No matter how often I tell my kids nagging doesnt work, the evidence to the contrary is incontrovertible.
BIG-Paddy LAN nag king!
Quote from: '[RIPmagnus417;181918']Ok, after much nagging from paddy!! I have managd to pesaude my wife that the business can pay for this trip!!! and that I will be getting help with something to do my website or something!!!
So stick me down.
Magnus
ps can someone change my name from obc to RIP lol
'Tis done. :)
Quote from: Penfold;179121Ghosty, are these two coming for definite ? Have they booked rooms ? Shall I add them to the roster?
PLMK
Thanks
PEN
Ok at last they have confirmed their accomodation arrangements with me. They are sharing a twin room at the hotel. Looks like theres no places left after these two are added. That room is going to be packed :D.
Thanks GM
Added.
PEN
PS. There's still a few more places - one or two people invariably drop out.
Quote from: OldBloke;182004'Tis done. :)
Thanks:yahoo:
I know I haven't been around for while, but after a bit of barracking from Paddy and Dewey I have given in and decided to attend this year if there are still spaces left?
besides my p0rn collection is in need of an update! :D
The 9Slice comes out of retirement - woohoo!
I love you guys.. er.. in a manly non-committal / sexual kinda way.. oh.. never mind..:getmecoat:
Double Room booked. :)
nice one dude!
Not sleeping in ur car then
Quote from: sheepy;182375nice one dude!
Not sleeping in ur car then
lol:lmfao:. Are you then sheepy? :)
no im in my own room. with my laptop with some fresh movies as soon as the network is up.
Ninja, we are feeling the love, the lan wouldn't be the same without you - see ya there :woot2:
Quote from: Ninja_Freak;182282I love you guys.. er.. in a manly non-committal / sexual kinda way.. oh.. never mind..:getmecoat:
Quote from: Ninja_Freak;182282I love you guys.. er.. in a manly non-committal / sexual kinda way.. oh.. never mind..:getmecoat:
I love you guys.. er.. in a manly committal / sexual kinda way.. oh..
Quote from: Benny;182481I love you guys.. er.. in a manly committal / sexual kinda way.. oh..
oh.. oh baby.. :yahoo:
Well booked the time off need to book a room but add me up :rolleyes: .
Great stuff - added
PEN
i'm coming plus freestyler will be crashing in my room:devil: :devil: :devil:
About time you showed up in here. :yahoo:
The room is going to be packed. :)