Lan XL - Deadathalon

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As all those who have been to the bigger dMw Lan events will know, we like to run a Deadathalon tournaments, and this coming Lan XL will be no exception and we have decided that we will do so again.

If you want to be part of this years event but did not tick it on the Lan form then no problem there is still time to sign up for it, but just make sure your ticket is in a bucket by Friday early evening before steak night. If you are social attendee then no problem we can pop your name on a blank bit of paper for the bucket.


What is this event about? I hear the unexperienced say. Well it is a tournament held over several rounds, with each round being covered by a different style of game. With at the end of each round at least half the participants being eliminated, and the rest moving on to take part in the next well thought out game which usually works according to plan.

We like to have each round with a game where the participant does not normally need a copy of the game to play. Where possible has no idea what the challenge will be and had little to no experience. So evening up the skill field a bit. Because of this we open up the tournament to everyone who attends, so social attendees can also join in if they so wish, and we encourage to do so.

As a heads up this year we will have 5 rounds of different styles.

I need to let you all know the first game as I need those who have a copy to get it installed on their rigs prior to turning up in the lan room. If you have a copy or ever played Half Life 2 then you should have in your steam library for free tucked away Half-Life 2: Deathmatch. If not it can be picked up on steam currently for £3.99 or £1.89 on CDKeys (currently). Please note though you don’t have to have a copy of it as I am sure there will be some peeps who will be happy for a quick loan of their machine for you match on it.

Lastly for Round 2 this is opened up to everyone at the lan to have a go and even those who have not signed up to be part of the Deadathalon as there is a separate prize to be won. Note though only those signed up for the Deadathalon will go through to round 3.


So summary:

Round 1 â€" Half-Life 2: Deathmatch (you will be in teams)
Round 2 â€" None computer game
Round 3 â€" Retro style Shooter game
Round 4 â€" Fighting style game
Round 5 â€" Sports style game

Deadathalon Champion reached and the King of the Losers