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[DeathsDoor]

I have not had that status in quite a while but, hopefully that will change soon. Thanks for the email asking to post my events on your site. That had me browsing over here and considering networking is what I do best here I am. I run a LAN group in Kansas City by the name of ExtremeLANKC which holds monthly LAN parties for both console and pc gamers in the metro area. I have been doing this for over 4 years now and I must be doing something right as we are still in business....lol!

I am a huge gamer having started in the old dial up days trying to play UT 99. Now I jump on CoD4 on a nightly basis. Look forward to maybe going to one of your events as I visit the Dallas area quite often.

[Ranga14]

I played more Quake 2 back in the day, never really UT. I recently got into COD4, AWESOME GAME btw! Oh, and welcome to the site btw. We're still looking for some space around here to host our first real LAN but it seems like most places we go to we have issues with the place not having the proper power/electrical system to accommodate 20+ gamers with power sucking systems, haha.

[KevinFACE!]

Not to mention not cost $20,000 per day like the Anatole convention centers

[Ranga14]

Not to mention not cost $20,000 per day like the Anatole convention centers

lol, I don't think that one was ever a serious consideration.

[DeathsDoor]

I played more Quake 2 back in the day, never really UT. I recently got into COD4, AWESOME GAME btw!

Oh, and welcome to the site btw. We're still looking for some space around here to host our first real LAN but it seems like most places we go to we have issues with the place not having the proper power/electrical system to accommodate 20+ gamers with power sucking systems, haha.

Welcome to my world! I think that most conference rooms, banquet facilities, and store spaces are not compatible with what we do. I had to foot the bill to have our current facility upgraded to 400 amps in order to get our events a home. Most don't plan on having electric hungry rigs clustered in one room for 12+ hours. When we did an event originally we had blown breakers, hot cords and disappointed gamers which really sucked. Now we really go over a location to make sure they can handle our requirements.

Definitely take the time to look for a good place.

[DeathsDoor]

Not to mention not cost $20,000 per day like the Anatole convention centers

We have places like that here. They still only had a T1 connection and you had to contract with the local utility company to trunk in extra power.

[KevinFACE!]

The anatole has a DS3 which was hammered 24 hours a day for 4 days..heh.

[Ranga14]

Well wouldn't you focus more on LAN gaming than Internet? And yeah it was hammered due to 3,000+ gamers as well as the people in that huge hotel already.

[KevinFACE!]

Don't you know that the primary purpose for having lans is to use SOMEONE ELSE'S internet connection to download shit? </sarcasm>

[DeathsDoor]

When you play games that are steam dependent you have to have a prime Internet connection. Some games are also going to having servers checking certifications for cd keys, punkbuster bans, and game files. Thus the need for a good Internet connection. Not to forget XBL for our Xbox 360 gamers!

[KevinFACE!]

Agreed.

[Nano2000]

Well you seem to be settling in well already which is good, I just wanted to say Welcome to the site.

[DeathsDoor]

Well you seem to be settling in well already which is good, I just wanted to say Welcome to the site.

Thanks! Look forward to chatting more in the future....

[Nano2000]

Thanks! Look forward to chatting more in the future....

Me too , So what games are you into apart from COD4?

[WakenedDream]

LOL I guess I'm kinda slow today but... Welcome to GU!

[DeathsDoor]

Me too , So what games are you into apart from COD4?

I play Battlefield 2 and some Counter Strike Source but for the most part putting events together seems to occupy most of my time. Between sponsors, posts, emails and my real job it seems like most of the time I have to squeeze in gaming...lol!

[DeathsDoor]

LOL I guess I'm kinda slow today but...

Welcome to GU!

I am glad for the warm reception.