Is the event tent going to be larger and/or will there be more tables? We barely had enough space last year on the tables with the 25 or so attendees that we had.
I hate to harp about this, but is there going to be room for a devoted board-games table? I still haven't gotten a real answer on this, and if there wont be room, I'd like to know before I arrive with a bunch of board-games...
Is the event tent going to be larger and/or will there be more tables? We barely had enough space last year on the tables with the 25 or so attendees that we had.
That was related to some of the tables being underpopulated. There should be much more space if everyone puts their tower on the ground.
Mine was on the ground, with the side open. And a non-filtered fan intake on the bottom front. No ants inside. At least none that caused any problems
I was more talking about the table with Keebs + Prime's kids. There were 4 or 5 people in a lot more space than they needed. Not that it really matters anymore.
None of the tables were underpopulated. No one should have to put their tower on the ground. The normal spacing at a LAN event is 2 people per 6-foot table, side-by-side, or 3 people per 8-foot table, at an absolute stretch (this orientation limits mousing ability). Last year, those of us who were cramped had 3 people per 6-foot table, with two people on one side and the other in the middle on the other side. That's no where near enough space.
So, for an event of 40 people, we would need 20 6-foot tables for just the participants, plus any tables for server, etc. I think we need assigned seating as well.
Here is a rough guide on planning a LAN party, written by an individual who is essentially in the business of planning successful LAN parties.
Tables are usually arranged in rows of pairs of tables set back-to-back lengthwise, with usually twelve tables per double row. I personally prefer 6 foot tables with two people per table. I've been to parties where the organizers tried to optimize space by using 8 foot tables with three people per table. And while this is possible, it's nowhere near as comfortable. Two people per 6 foot table gives each person about 3 feet, while with three people at an 8 foot table, you're only getting about 2.5 feet of elbow room.
As you can see, he doesn't even think 3 people per 8-foot table give enough room, and we had 3 people on a six-foot table last year. I barely had any place to put my mousepad.
I would like to go, i sent squill a pm to see if him and the others were planning on going, i live in VA also, in fredericksburg and would be awesome to do a road trip.
I can not wiat unitl Sohrt Mdiea LAN 2006 it semes to be one of the bset envtes the alhmigty Slgedehmamer wlil be atednting in the yaer 2006. Wtih hrad core gmaes and good firedns waht esle can we ask for?
I just think it is funny that you can read it if you just scan over it quickly. I remember a letter someone gave me that was all messed up like that, and I could read it, I guess the human brain only looks at the 1st and lastletter, and fills in the rest. as long as all the correct letter are there you should be able to read it.
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lol sounds like a plan
That was related to some of the tables being underpopulated. There should be much more space if everyone puts their tower on the ground.
I was more talking about the table with Keebs + Prime's kids. There were 4 or 5 people in a lot more space than they needed. Not that it really matters anymore.
So, for an event of 40 people, we would need 20 6-foot tables for just the participants, plus any tables for server, etc. I think we need assigned seating as well.
Here is a rough guide on planning a LAN party, written by an individual who is essentially in the business of planning successful LAN parties.
Here's his quote on tables:
As you can see, he doesn't even think 3 people per 8-foot table give enough room, and we had 3 people on a six-foot table last year. I barely had any place to put my mousepad.
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40 hours in the car sure sounds like fun!! I just might do it.
I can not wiat unitl Sohrt Mdiea LAN 2006 it semes to be one of the bset envtes the alhmigty Slgedehmamer wlil be atednting in the yaer 2006. Wtih hrad core gmaes and good firedns waht esle can we ask for?
I don't know, would be lots of fun..but I dont think I can make it this year, wish I was closer.