A few discussions were had to think up some fresh ideas for LAN XIII. This area is for people to jot down their thoughts so we don't forget them - ... I'll start with the stuff TL and I talked about.......feel free to add ..
LAN fees to be paid up front via paypal (or £more on the day) - to protect income.
More formal structure to timings and tournaments and list prizes?
Prizes from affiliate links?
Sponsorship / prizes ?
Venue (not going to happen for XIII but needs to be discussed)
PEN
I think having a better structure to the gaming would definitely help. the best part of the weekend for me was when we were all together on the same game. Mainly just before and during the TF2 and CS Tourneys. The rest of the time we had a number on COD4, a few on CS:S, a couple on Gungame....
I also like the idea of paying in advance as people will be more likely to come and not drop out at the last minute if they have already paid something towards it.
In my opinion, the prizes should be small. We're there for the fun/gaming and if the prizes get too good, it may be taken too seriously.
Publish results for matches / tourny on site somewhere, gets em a nice name up in the lights, and id play for that :norty: Bragin rights rock