August 2009 Newsletter • AWOL LAN

Lemon · Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:23 pm

We are now 4 days away from our 10th anniversary LAN, and by looking at the
sign ups, everyone is as excited as we are. We’re at 70 people at the
writing of this letter, that’s the most we’ve ever had sign up before the
event. We always have people who pay at the door, so that will make this
LAN the largest AWOL LAN to date! A huge thank you from all the AWOL staff
to the players!

As the day gets closer, we wanted to remind everyone of a couple of thing.
If you have registered and have not paid, YOUR SEAT IS NOT RESERVED, unless
you have made arrangements with the staff. At the time of this letter there
are 10 people who have not paid for their seats. With the number of sign
ups coming in, I would recommend paying ASAP.

Anyone under the age of 18 is REQUIRED to have a PHYSICAL WAIVER form
signed by a parent and they will need this before they can setup their PC.
If you are under 18, and do not have this form signed, you will NOT be
allowed to setup until you get this form signed. The number if exceptions
we will make to this rule is absolutely zero. The waiver can be found here:
waiver.pdf

No outside food is allowed into Action City. This is a rule put forth by
Action City in compliance with Eau Claire County. The only exception to
this rule would be for food allergies, if you have any, please let us know.

Equipment drop off and pickup will be at the front doors of Action City,
but this is for drop off and pick up only, you cannot park by the curb.
Also, try load/unload your vehicle quickly so others can un/load too. The
AWOL staff would like to request that everyone park near the back of the
Action City lot. This would be a great courtesy to Action City’s normal
customers. We have no way to enforce this, but let’s show them that gamers
have some manners and class.

We will be monitoring all incoming/outgoing traffic through our network. If
you’re connection is seen as using large amounts bandwidth, you’re switch
port will be disabled until we figure out what application is using that
much bandwidth. The bottom line is, do not torrent, and please disable all
online backup programs.

Alright, now for a quick list of Do’s and Don’ts

DO:
Install and update all virus software
Install and update all games you want to play
Bring any relevant CD’s that you may need for games/OS’s ect..
Be familiar with the Official Itinerary found here:
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=899
Become familiar with ALP, as that will be the program we’ll be using for
tournaments
Bring a power strip. This is required.
Read and understand our waiver which can be found here:
waiver.pdf
Respect other gamers and Action City guests
Use common sense
Listen to all AWOL and Action City staff
Have Fun!

DO NOT:
Bring any UPS/APC/Battery backup devices.
Try to hack anyone’s PC. This is a LAN and not Defcon
Leave any personal belongings unsecured if you leave.
Touch/fondle/lick or molest any of the network equipment, we do remove
fingernails for this offense

I’m sure I’ve missed a few things, but overall, we try to run a pretty
relaxed LAN, so be prepared to have a good time and melt some faces.

We’ll see you there!

Ps There will be cake at this LAN.

Javea1^® · Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:59 am

Lemon wrote:

Ps There will be cake at this LAN.

The cake is a lie.

I couldn't resist.

Splatter · Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:39 am

No Cake?

Poobles^® · Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:55 am

Meat KAKE.

tar-v · Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:27 am

Wow Poobles, nice sig.

Davebob^® · Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:56 am

mmmmmmmmm cake!! AAWWEESSOOMMEE!!

Rigger^® · Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:36 pm

More people will come if they think we have punch and pie!

Lemon · Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:50 pm

Cake > pie&punch

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