ShortMedia LAN 2005 [Archive] - Page 2

DogSoldier

25 Jun 2005, 2:03am

First, I want to thank you all for the prompt responses. Second, almost everyones tag is ready to goto print, save 2. I need a first name for RyThom and an Avatar for MiracleManS.

primesuspect

25 Jun 2005, 2:11am

RyThom's first name is Ryan

primesuspect

25 Jun 2005, 2:13am

Also: A last-minute last two:

Checkmate and Ze_Merovingian

Checkmate is Nick. His Avatar:

http://www.short-media.com/forum/customavatars/avatar1742_19.gif

Ze_Merovingian is Mikael. His avatar:

http://www.short-media.com/forum/customavatars/avatar656_1.gif

DogSoldier

25 Jun 2005, 5:57pm

Sorry to dissapoint but there won't be much change from last year. The Avatars have been updated, the "'04" has of course been changed to "'05". And the logo and text on the back are different.. but it's essentially the same badge. Why screw with a great thing?!

http://www.planetfortress.com/tfa/stuff/sample.jpg

QCH

25 Jun 2005, 6:17pm

Oh
My
God.....

That's AWESOME!!!!! Great Work. I can't wait!!!!

checkmate

25 Jun 2005, 6:44pm

Sweet. I pmed Dogsoldier last night.

EDIT: I changed my avatar because it was a GIF.

EDIT AGAIN: It was a knight but now it's just a simple design that I made all by my lonesome with MSPaint. (Some of us can make awesome stuff without the overpowering powers of the great Photoshop.LOL.)

sharkydart

27 Jun 2005, 7:35pm

I wanted to go badly, but it looks like previous plans aren't able to be moved out of that weekend's timeslot. ...unless a miracle happens of some sort. :(

GHoosdum

27 Jun 2005, 7:52pm

I'm praying for a miracle! :D

QCH

27 Jun 2005, 8:06pm

Sharkdart... nooooooooo.... you must come. We need your UT skilz....

DogSoldier

28 Jun 2005, 3:20pm

I don't have UT2K anymore, and I don't think anyones bringing Joint Ops:TR except for me, so, is anyone bringing BF2? I'm playing around with the demo. My squad/clan doesn't seem to like it but I think it's ok, maybe 7 stars out of 10. The hit detection/prediction is pretty poor, either that or I just have to learn to aim differently. And flying - especially helis - is a lot harder than I anticipated. Squad tactics are a must to win, which is good and bad, your screwed if your on a team that likes to Rambo it up. I haven't learned how to use the artillery but I'll prolly figure that out today.

mmonnin

29 Jun 2005, 7:23am

Hey Dog: I dont think I am attending, if you could get your hands on a disk there at the Lan (or before) you could use my key.

DogSoldier

29 Jun 2005, 2:26pm

Marc, that'd be fantastic.

airbornflght

30 Jun 2005, 7:52pm

arghhhhh i wish i could make it, but it would end up being a 16-18 hr drive from here in oklahoma, not to mention there is no way that i will have all the stuff to get my computer ready :bawling: , im coming next year though!!!!

primesuspect

9 Jul 2005, 7:56pm

Bump! You can still come, but I can't promise you a T-Shirt since the order has already been placed :)

SewerTroopr

11 Jul 2005, 11:52pm

Is Prime's address posted anywhere? I plan to reserve a hotel room and I want something close.

primesuspect

12 Jul 2005, 12:01am

I'll PM you

shwaip

12 Jul 2005, 1:32am

me too please...my mom kinda wants to know where I'm headed (and I want to plan the route - shouldn't be too bad...) - she used to live in Detroit.

primesuspect

12 Jul 2005, 1:38am

w00t for mom!

SewerTroopr

12 Jul 2005, 11:16pm

What time are people coming on Friday? I don't know when I should arrive.

primesuspect

12 Jul 2005, 11:19pm

The earlier the better. I want to avoid what happened last year - we didn't really get completely set up until late friday night. Hopefully we can get the tent, network, and electrical set up early thursday and then people can just roll up as early as they want on friday, plug in, and get playing.

I think "officially" we should start on friday at, say, 5:00 PM.

RiversCuomo

12 Jul 2005, 11:44pm

I cant even stand to look at this thread anymore! Im so dissapointed I wont make it!! I was looking forward to meeting everyone :bawling:
I hope all the attendees have a great time. Good luck!

MAGIC

14 Jul 2005, 2:19am

I cant even stand to look at this thread anymore! Im so dissapointed I wont make it!! I was looking forward to meeting everyone :bawling:
I hope all the attendees have a great time. Good luck!

thats too bad :rolleyes:, if its half as good as it was last year itll be awesome. you gunna need help setting up stuff?.. me and joel can come a bit early to help out

leishi85

14 Jul 2005, 2:26am

ahh, conrad u going with joel again?? too bad i will miss the lan this year, take some pictures and share it with me later.

MAGIC

14 Jul 2005, 8:45am

will do :thumbsup:

Camman

14 Jul 2005, 11:05pm

So how many people are like hanging out before/after the LAN?

I currently am scheduled with my plane tickets for like Wednesday morning through Tuesday evening but I was thinking about changing my plans for like thursday afternoon through monday morning, but unfortunately it's going to cost me a penalty fee to make the changes.... is anybody else hanging out before/after the LAN festivities??

primesuspect

14 Jul 2005, 11:07pm

don't change! There will be hanging out before and after.

Camman

15 Jul 2005, 2:02am

It looks like I might have to cancel my trip out to the SMLAN due to some personal matters. I'll have the next week or so to decide on it, but I'll be sure to keep you all updated, kind of sucks, but I have a chance of getting some of my money back on the airline tickets :(

It's not definite yet, but, it's not looking good

TheSmJ

15 Jul 2005, 2:22am

That's really lame, Camman. :mad:

:D

QCH

15 Jul 2005, 2:49pm

I'm coming in on Wednesday night or Thursday morning... but I'll be leaving on Sunday.

Lincoln

15 Jul 2005, 6:18pm

I'm coming in on Wednesday night or Thursday morning... but I'll be leaving on Sunday.
Ditto that for me and MiracleManS.

shwaip

15 Jul 2005, 6:19pm

I'll be coming sometime midday friday, leaving midday monday (ish) - gotta work tues-thurs.

Nomad

15 Jul 2005, 6:46pm

Just so you know, the LAN ends on Sunday the 31st Shwaip. I'm not sure if Prime wants us all off of his homestead by the end of the 31st or the next morning.

QCH

15 Jul 2005, 7:39pm

Prime care about guest??? Only if you stay over 3 weeks... ;D

primesuspect

15 Jul 2005, 9:35pm

uh yeah i have a huge problem with people staying at my house :wtf:

you're only allowed to stay that extra day if you .... uh.... jump on one leg three times and yell "cbdroege suffers from sleep deprivation"

QCH

15 Jul 2005, 9:42pm

you're only allowed to stay that extra day if you .... uh.... jump on one leg three times and yell "cbdroege suffers from sleep deprivation" See HERE (http://short-media.com/forum/showpost.php?p=296695&postcount=12)

:bawling: ;D :bawling: ;D ....

:rarr: Great I just wet myself from laughing.....

primesuspect

15 Jul 2005, 9:51pm

;)

DogSoldier

22 Jul 2005, 5:52pm

I won't be able to make it this year. Wife and I have been invited to go fishing, the bass there are huge. I wouldn't have been able to play anyways, this heat wave has been rebooting my computer big time, and like that matters, noone has Joint ops. I know this LAN is gonna be a blast, more socializing than the last event.. hurts like hell to miss it.

QCH

22 Jul 2005, 8:29pm

:bawling:

That Sucks.... You'll be missed. Hopefully next year. :thumbsup:

MAGIC

22 Jul 2005, 9:35pm

noooo, whos gunna carry us throught he ut2k tournament this year? :eek:
guess ill have to step it up. good luck with the bass :thumbsup:

primesuspect

22 Jul 2005, 9:42pm

Hey waitaminnit....

with sharkydart a no show, and dogsoldier not there.....

perhaps the Pink Team actually DOES have a chance at the UT2K4 tourney this year! :clap:

GHoosdum

23 Jul 2005, 12:02am

You know, I didn't even consider a bright side... but you're right, Brian. Go Pink Team! ;D

TheSmJ

23 Jul 2005, 1:18am

Hey waitaminnit....

with sharkydart a no show, and dogsoldier not there.....

perhaps the Pink Team actually DOES have a chance at the UT2K4 tourney this year! :clap:

Team Poop (Tony and I) are going to destroy you guys.

25 Jul 2005, 7:05pm

So:

The weatherman down here in Cincy says it'll be over 105 degrees (over 40 for those who use a real temperature measument system) this weekend. The city has posted a heat advisory, and warned that everyone who does not have airconditioning please take advantage of the shelters downtown. Especially very young or very old people.

Please tell me that Detroit is far enough North of here to make a difference...

profdlp

25 Jul 2005, 7:09pm

...Please tell me that Detroit is far enough North of here to make a difference...
I think the proximity to Lake Michigan makes a world of difference.

Check this out. (http://www.short-media.com/forum/showpost.php?p=300068&postcount=45)

GHoosdum

25 Jul 2005, 7:10pm

//edit: THG took the image down since I < img > tagged it. Oops. :p

25 Jul 2005, 7:21pm

There's going to be extra high-tech cooling available:
http://www.tomshardware.com/game/20040508/images/power.jpg
(Image is probably (C) THG)

You mean for me or my rig?

ryko

25 Jul 2005, 8:22pm

I think the proximity to Lake Michigan makes a world of difference.

Check this out. (http://www.short-media.com/forum/showpost.php?p=300068&postcount=45)

it isn't really proximity to the lake that makes a difference, but more so the fact that detroit is down-wind of the lake. because yesterday and today in chicago it is like 105 in the shade. About 10 or so people have already dropped dead from the heatwave. :eek:

profdlp

25 Jul 2005, 8:51pm

it isn't really proximity to the lake that makes a difference, but more so the fact that detroit is down-wind of the lake...
I guess that would depend on which way the wind is blowing, eh? :canflag: