LAN VIII

[big-paddy]

How many places left? We have probably 4/5 BIG guys keen for Saturday/Sunday only. Shall we book?

[Blunt]

of course

[big-paddy]

Originally posted by Blunt@Sep 9 2005, 11:02 PM
of course

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Ok will try to get that sorted tomorrow, though it looks like we will be down the road.

What kit do we need. I am assuming bring own PCs and networking is all sorted? We have a couple of techies if you need extra network kit.

[Blunt]

Originally posted by TeaLeaf@Apr 13 2005, 09:15 AM
OK, this thread will provide a packing list so that you remember to bring everything you should bring to the LAN along with a guide as to how to ensure your steam is up to date. If you have something to add to the list then please post it here and I will edit it into the main list.

IMPORTANT:
Do this ON THURSDAY NIGHT ABOUT 10.00 PM. IF YOU DO THIS FRIDAY MORNING YOU MIGHT PICK UP A STEAM UPDATE THAT NONE OF THE REST OF US OR THE LAN SERVER WILL HAVE. THEN YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONNECT TO THE LAN GAME!!!!

Thursday 10.00pm
1. Connect to the Internet
2. Start Steam

3. **CRUCIAL** If you DO have the 'do not save account details on this computer' checked then enter your password and UNCHECK THE BOX. If you don't you'll loose your password details from the login screen and will not be able to play CS at the LAN **CRUCIAL**

4. Log onto Steam
5. Click 'Exit' on the Steam menu and quit Steam
6. Disconnect from the Internet
7. Start Steam and when the dialog box appears click 'offline mode'
8. Make sure Steam starts and you can fire up CS
9. Exit Steam again
10. Try restarting Steam again.
11. Run a complete Anti-virus scan.
12. Go to bed
13. Wake up
14. Go to the LAN

In a nutshell just make sure you can connect to Steam without being asked for your password. If you are asked to type in your password you're not going to be able to play at the LAN

THINGS TO BRING TO THE LAN

Hardware:
PC - Virus & Trojan Free!
Monitor & VGA/DVI cable
Keyboard with cable
Mouse with cable
Mouse Mats
Power cables for PC, monitor etc
Panel plug (so that you can plug all of your electrics into the one panel).
Extension cable (just in case you end up 10m away from the nearest plug.
Joystick/Steering wheel
Lots of spare HDD space
Headphones (no you cannot bring your speakers )

Software:
Driver software for any hardware that you bring (in case you need to reinstall).
OS software for those hard luck system crashes followed by format c:
Games software

Networking
Your PC must have a working NIC (network card)
Ethernet cable - preferrably as long as you can get (10m would be great)

Miscellaneous
Duck tape - to keep those trailing cables from being triped on.
Hardware spares (if you have any then bring them just in case somebody else needs to swap out a CPU or HDD etc).
There is a licensed bar 10 yards from the gaming room.
There is a high street with shops, cash points etc 20 yards from the gaming room.

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[DarkAngel]

Good to hear you guys can come, look forward to meeting you but book fast less than 4 weeks till the lan

[DuVeL]

I haven't played yet with you guys but come along. The LAN is allways great fun!
I'm even crossing the channel for it.

[JB]

Originally posted by big-paddy@Sep 9 2005, 09:54 PM
How many places left? We have probably 4/5 BIG guys keen for Saturday/Sunday only. Shall we book?

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Just don't forget this isn't a dedicated BF2 Lan, there'll be a whole lot of CS played too. (hopefully)

[big-paddy]

Originally posted by JB@Sep 10 2005, 10:22 AM
Just don't forget this isn't a dedicated BF2 Lan, there'll be a whole lot of CS played too. (hopefully)

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Thats cool. Ranger has played some CS and I would like to take a look. In anycase we will need some time out. I know all the guys are looking forward to it.