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[–] SparkyRed 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

UPDATE!

Don't be like Gregg who had to wait 2 hours because he didn't take 5mins before the start of the LAN to update DOTA

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[–] firakasha 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Whatever you do, don't cheat.

EDIT: The stupid fluff at the beginning of that video is ~0:18 long.

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[–] thewanderingway 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Label all your cables. Also, if you have extra, bring extra. Might make new friends by providing forgotten cables. But seriously label those suckers.

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[–] TheRealGuy [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

This is seriously good tip, thank you kind sir.

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[–] bhffs 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Bring Jolt Cola and be welcomed like a God

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[–] me4prez 0 points 9 points (+9|-0) ago  (edited ago)

DO:

  • Bring an Ethernet cable of at least 10m (30 feet) with you, even it this is not asked for. Do it anyway.
  • Bring a surge protector with at least 3 outlets on it. (2 for PC and 1 for your phone)
  • Talk to others. The more friendly you are, the more likely your neighbors will look after your stuff.
  • Install all the games you want to play (or at least the larger installs). Don't be a network resource hog!
  • Have some local multiplayer games installed if you own them (Starwhal, Nidhogg, Duck Game, Gang Beasts, ...). If you have some configured controllers for your PC, bring them too. Those game might seem dull, but they are lots of fun when played with company.
  • Don't drink too much alcohol or energy drinks. Drink with moderation. If you feel you are getting sleepy then get up and walk around for a bit, drink a coffee and eat something.
  • Clean up your keyboard and mouse if you mind what other think of you.
  • Make sure you hide all your things on your desktop that you don't want anyone to see.
  • If you see someone struggling with their stuff, then lend a hand. Just make sure your stuff remains safe while you are helping someone else.
  • Double check you have everything with you. It would suck if you forgot a cable.
  • Update everything and do some anti-virus scans beforehand.
  • Get fresh air and get up at least 10 minutes every 2 hours.

DON'T:

  • Don't touch anyone else's stuff without asking first.
  • Don't be a network resource hog!
  • Don't use any programs that monitors network activity. You will be kicked out for this.
  • Don't harass cosplayers. Be nice to them. Pictures and talking is cool. Touching and staring is not (unless they want you to...)

Don't forget to wear something light and have something to wear over it. It might get hot or really cold depending on the air conditioning and the outside temperature.

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[–] Gamio 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Don't trust anyone if its a public event. Think about getting a couple kensington locks one for your desktop and one for your monitor (at a pinch a couple decent bike locks can do the job). A few years ago my monitor was stolen on the final day so I'm always a bit paranoid about something similar happening but if your going with friends or seated with people you trust you'll probably be fine (caught the prick that did it and got it back but still).

Get a packet of baby wipes if its day long thing to keep yourself from being the stinky one and helps keep your hands clean, unless the area has great air conditioning expect the room to be boiling hot. Avoid sugary drinks and stick with water if you can, don't drink like fish you don't want to be running to the toilet every 5 minutes but do keep yourself well hydrated.

Do not bring an 50 dollar super special keyboard or mouse that you'd miss if something happened to it or cry if something spilled on it, bring whats comfortable and not utterly rubbish.

Have fun, make sure your games are all installed and working for the day, don't be that guy who spends 4 hours trying to download a game at the event while 20 something people are trying to use the same connection. If your doing a lot of traveling to get to the event you should make sure your components are all nicely secured, a cheap pack of cable ties can help out in a pinch but if you get to the event and get setup and greeted with a blank screen then its probably static, unplugging parts like RAM and GPU and plugging them back in should clear this up sometimes even the CPU needs to be reseated.

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[–] IDI_NAHUI 0 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago  (edited ago)

What LAN are you going to?

If it is 4 days, sleep at least 4 hours on the first 2 nights and on the last night just go for the all nighter! Your sleeping rhythm will be fucked anyways.

Don't drink that much energy drinks! Favor coffee instead,

Take a long enough LAN cable. At least 10 m.

Arrive quite early, before the lights are turned off and before there is a lot of people so it is easier to put all the cables and shit.

Make new friends! Nobody will bite!

Join competitions and activities.

Get fresh air! Headaches are not fun!

Shower often.

And one of the most important tips is to make a packing list! It sucks when you don't have all your stuff with you.

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[–] Haris 0 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Make a pack list of stuff you will need:

Your rig and monitor/laptop

All necessary cables (triple check these... you don't want to be the guy running around begging for a spare power cord)

Appropriate amount of clothes and your sanitary products (if it's a LAN that lasts several days)

Don't rely on promises of wireless, bring an ethernet cable

Don't rely on promises of "we have enough power outlets", bring a multisocket outlet

Depending on catering at the location, bring food and drinks to last you the time

Ensure your PC is up to date, which especially includes your virus and Windows. Also your games should be patched, too. Nothing is worse than wanting to join a game just to realise that you are one patch behind and having to download said patch over a connection that's slowing down to crawl because of a hundred simultaneous users.

IF you want to do file sharing make sure you have it all well organised in a place you feel comfortable with giving other people access to.

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