LAN V Seating...

[smite]

As we get more organised for LAN events we have decided to prepare people for where they will be seated. (The plan was also made so that friends or family members can sit together and feel comfortable.)

The tables will be set-up when you arrive with Laminated cards stating your player name and IP address, these cards should be taped to the top of your monitor so that people can:
 
A.) Know who you are.
B.) Know your IP address.
C.) Find you.

When you arrive you can set-up your PC but please DO NOT power it up. The LAN admins will be arranging what zones power will be provided from.

 Smite  

[JB]

Sigh.....  I do think your taking the whole 'LAN admin' thing a bit too far.  Lan's so far 4, seating problems ZERO.  We're grown men for christ sake, to start telling people where they can and can't sit is just plain stupidity.  

LAN's are for fun, nothing else, start ruling people and that removes the fun.

[MAD_ness]

ooooh look everyone








Mr Grumpy's back !!!!!!!!!!!!


 :whistle:  :whistle:

[Gandalf]

hey, I'm cool with that. in fact, Sheepy, what whiskey are you bringing this time  

[Dr Sadako]

I think it is a good idea with the seating arrangements. There are more ppl this time and we need to consider the power management etc. I think it will mean things will run more smoothely and everyone knows where to be and how the layout of the LAN will be.  :thumb:

[Benny]

gj Smite.

[smilodon]

Well I have to agree with JB on this, although in a more restrained manner  

The seating plan is a bad idea. I might not actually want to sit next to, or between my two good friends at this LAN. I spend enough time in their company while at work that I might like to just jump in and see what fate has in store. And it's quite possible that they may want to do likewise?

Seating plans have nothing to do with power requirements.  There's going to be a PC at each seat and whose it is has no bearing on power loads. A gradual power on to stop the RCD trips doesn't need a seating plan.

It's a pointless idea that solves a problem that doesn't exist. It's orgainisation for organisations sake.

I'd go further and say that there is a hierarchial feel to the layout that isn't particularly condusive of a friendly LAN.


Just let everyone sit where they like and keep it all cordial and relaxed.

[Gone_Away]

I agree with Smilo. For example, what if you arrive early and you're way at the other end of everyone else? Seems a bit silly IMHO and reeks of hierarchy.

What next? Admin Table/ Charlie Table/ Bravo Table / Loser table?

[smilodon]

Originally posted by Ninja_Freak@Apr 16 2004, 11:09 PM
Loser table?

That's me then  

[Gone_Away]

:withstupid:  :withstupid:  :withstupid:

[Doorman]

I swing both ways on this. One side says "Oo, I know where i'm going to sit", The other side says "This is another aspect of 'control' I can well do without". Really, you arrive, bag a seat and get on with it. Power management? Do you mean to say you know the power requirements of everyone's machine? I do understand the intentions are well meant, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[Dingo]

Originally posted by smite@Apr 16 2004, 06:03 PM
C.) Find you.

 

You'll always find me in the Kitchen at parties  :whistle:  :blink:

[Zok]

Would it be possible for me to have a red chair instead of the blue please?


Now you should know by now that I’m a follower, not a leader. If someone says “long A”, then I’ll go long A, if someone says sit at the end and be quiet, then I’ll do my best to please.

I’m just happy to come along and have fun, if I’ve got somewhere to setup when I get there, then all the better.

Smite, now you know where I’m sitting would it be possible to have a pint of bud waiting on my table when I get there? Thanks.

[Gh0st Face Killah]

Mines a pint  Of Greene King IPA please Smite.

Ta Muchly.

[Dr Sadako]

The table layout is of essence and we do have power problems if we are not structured from the beginning. That is fact from previous lans that we should be aware of and not disregard.

My experience regarding the seating is that people tend to stick together irrespectively of free seating. I don't care if I sit at one end or another but I do know that I will sit next to Albert as we drive up to the LAN together and pack the stuff in & out of the car together. It is convinience and not hierarchy. I sat next to albert at lan 3 and 4. I know it was the same for many of the others.

For all I care sit where you like but the table layout is something I really think we should stick to. Also I think that TLs/OBs position at the end should not be taken by anyone else. They are "in charge" of the LAN and it has worked really well having the admins at the end of the room.