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"Alright, here's the skinny, just got off the phone with riley while smoking another fine cigar and the date for the next LAN party has been decided. January 6th. Yes, that's next year. Couldn't do it this Friday, next Friday is Christmas eve, the Friday after that is new years eve. And yes, this has to be done on a Friday night, so I don't want to hear any bitching that you have to work Friday night because I'm working that Friday night too. We'd like to keep this to about 20 people or so, so you HAVE TO RSVP WITH ME! A message through my space will suffice, or talking to me at work or on the phone will do as well. Now that that's out of the way I'm going to lay down the rules. These must be followed, no exceptions. At all. I'm serious.
1. This is Riley's and Sarah's home, don't fuck with anything you're not supposed to or treat it in any other way that would disrespect Riley or Sarah. Also, don't forget to clean up after yourselves. This rule is the most important and not following it will result in multiple ass-kicking's. Not even joking about this one folks.
2. Bring your own rig. No exceptions. No borrowing monitors, cables, keyboards, mice, parts, machines, surge protectors/power strips, anything. If you need it, you should have brought it.
3. Gigabit Ethernet is a must. 10/100 doesn't cut it here boys, must of you already know this. If you don't have gigabit Ethernet onboard, buy a PCI card, its cheap. Bring some Cat5e or 6 as well. Six or twelve feet should do.
4. Your rig must be in working order BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE! By this I mean: Windows is updated and in working order, anti virus is installed and updated, Games (this time its going to be CS: Source and Halo) installed, LEGAL and updated. And all hardware you will need to run these games with current drivers installed and working properly. I know its tempting with all this computer knowledge in one house to bring your broke ass 'puter or downloaded versions of these games. Don't do it, you'll be asked to leave immediately. Its this kind of bullshit that makes these kind of events a pain in the ass. If you computer happens to stop working while you're there: too bad. We're not your tech support and there is not a goddamn thing wrong with the way the network is setup, so its your deal.
5. Leave your attitude at home. This is the #2 reason why these things are a pain in the ass. If you have a problem with someone there, leave it at the door. Bad day at work? leave it at the door. significant other giving you problems? leave it at the door. Don't like the way some people are playing? too bad. Don't like the map? too bad. This is supposed to be a fun time, these attitudes make it un-fun. Video games are an escape from reality, treat it as such.
6. Alcohol is a no-no. [Riley -- there is a select few that will be allowed to partake in the sweet nectar of the gods.]
And that's pretty much it. We have a few pictures of a previous LAN at www.themonkeyonline.com and a few of the regulars have profiles there too. "So What should I bring?" might be your next question. That's completely up to you as long as you follow the above rules. Here's a list of stuff I bring: Computer, monitor (LCD if you have it, CRT is cool though), keyboard, mouse, headphones with microphone, surge protector/power strip, CAT 5e, Basic tools, cabling tools, CD binder with game/program cds and porn (yes, I typed porn), Food - yes, bring your own food: Wendy's and taco bell is on the way there, caffeinated beverages such as but not limited to: bookoo, rock star, MDX, raw dawg, jolt, etc. and a bag to carry all the lose shit. I'm posting this in both my profile and in this group. Any other questions just drop me a line. Happy fragging.
-DB McNasty"
