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Azgard
Ok so it's time for our second LAN, hopefully much bigger and better than the last one smile.gif

The best way is to join the Facebook event here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=19493627983
And our group here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=26421385931

You can find out anything you want to know there, for the guys who don't have Facebook, PM me if you want
to know something, or want to reserve a place.

Date: 26 & 27 July 2008
Time: 09:00 Saturday - 09:00 Sunday
Venue: Edenvale High School, Linksfield Road, Edenvale, 1610
Price: R50

Hope to see some guys from here join us this time smile.gif

Edit:

Games to be Played

• Warcraft III: Frozen Throne 1.21 DOTA
• Unreal Tournament 2004
• Counterstrike 1.6
• Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour
• And many others

What we provide

• Gigabit network (1 port per LANer)
• Power (one plug point per LANer)
• Free, secure parking
• 24 hour tuck shop
• Close, indoor bathrooms
• Warm sleeping area
• DC++ Hub for file sharing
• Webserver with essential software, drivers
• Gaming competitions with prizes

What to bring

Your PC
• Tower (including power cable)
• Monitor (including power cable and D-Sub / DVI cable)
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Headphones / Speakers
• UPS (recommended but not essential)
• Mouse pad
• Operating system and driver discs, in case you need to reload your system, for some reason.

• Game install discs
• A multi-plug and short extension if needed
• Screwdrivers
• Entrance fee and extra money for food, drinks and comps
• Warm clothes if you plan to stay overnight
• Sleeping materials if you plan to sleep

Recommendations

• Register, if you just pitch up we can’t guarantee you a place!
• We recommend you use Windows XP or Vista and that you have antivirus and firewall software installed and up-to-date. We take no responsibility for any damage you may incur at the LAN.
• If you do use another operating system (eg. Linux) we will do our best to accommodate you.)

Prepare your PC the day before by doing the following:

• Ensure everything is working (hardware and software)
• Run Windows update and ensure your installation is fully up-to-date
• Update your antivirus and do a full system scan
• Install Apex DC++ and hash your files to save time
• Have all the games you want to play patched and installed
• Defragment your drives to get your PC working best


Rules

• No smoking will be permitted in the hall
• No alcohol will be permitted at the LAN
• Any illegal activities, are not permitted, obviously
• You will not be allowed to roam the school, everywhere will be locked, but if we find you somewhere you shouldn’t be you will be asked to leave.
• If you are found cheating in any game you will be banned from all future Proximity events and asked to leave.
• Use headphones if possible (if you use speakers and they’re too loud we will ask you to turn them down, or leave)
• Using network scanning utilities at the LAN is forbidden, we will find you and ask you to leave with not refund, so don’t do it!
• Running any packet capturing software is also not allowed, again we will find you and ask you to leave with no refund!
Azgard
Just an update with full information smile.gif
Azgard
Just a reminder about the LAN this weekend smile.gif Hope to see some of you guys there.
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