Event Info Do I bring my own computer? Do spectators need to pay? How large is this event? How Much Does the Event Cost? What are the top mistakes attendees make? What do I need to bring? What if I Am Under 18?   Food Bawls? Can We Bring Our Own Food/Drink? What food will be at the event?   Games What games will be played?

Hall Details Are Blimps Permitted? Can We Bring Tents Inside the Hall? Directions to the hall Hotel Information How Much Does Parking Cost? What about security? Will my PC be safe? What about Sleep? Will the facility be kept clean?   Miscellaneous Can I sell stuff at the event? Helpdesk / Tech Support   Network Can I bring an [insert network hardware here] to plug into the network? How long of an ethernet cable will I need? How should I set my PC up so that I can be online and gaming quickest? What if I don't have an ethernet card or patch cable? What type/speed network port will I have? Will I have access to an Internet connection?   Servers Can I bring a server? How do I need to configure my server? IRC Server (In the Room?) What are the rules for bringing a server? What is Server Row and why?

Event Info

Do I bring my own computer?

Yes. You will need to bring your entire computer... keyboard, mouse, monitor, joystick, mouse pad, all cables, and outlet strip.

Do spectators need to pay?

Spectators are welcome to attend the event for free. You do not need to pre-register or pay. When you arrive at the event, you will need to fill out the spectator form at the Front Desk to obtain a spectator id. Spectators are subject to the same rules and guidelines as paid attendees. Please note that spectators are not allowed to stay the duration of the event or participate in any of the activities. This also includes the facilities/equipment that we have/provide there. You are also not allowed to stay through the evening. Please let us know if you have any questions on this.

How large is this event?

While we have had events with over 550 gamers in this hall before, we are limiting the size of this event.

How Much Does the Event Cost?

$30 for the event starting Saturday at 11am running through Sunday at 4pm

What are the top mistakes attendees make?

Don't forget to bring your stuff. Review the check list twice. People ALWAYS FORGET mouse pads, patch cables, outlet strips or hardware drivers. Show up for the event and tournaments on time. Be sure to recheck the schedule one week before the convention. Make sure your computer is working and that your ethernet card will get you on a network ahead of time. If you are in a bad mood or like to complain, don't come. If you think the price is too much, don't come. Lastly, understand why we exist. The staff puts in hundreds of hours so fellow gamers can have fun, so take a moment to say "thanks".

What do I need to bring?

o Your Computer o Your Monitor o Your Keyboard o Your Mouse o Your Mouse Pad/Surface o Power Cords for above equipment o An outlet strip o Headphones (Remember no powered speakers) o An ethernet card (10/100) o A 25ft patch cable o All of your games o All of your driver disks for when your computer has problems o A blanket/pillow/jacket if you are planning on sleeping in the hall. Put your name on these items because someone always forgets and leaves them behind. o Money for concessions o Your own snacks/food (This must be kept outside the hall) o A good attitude FOR DIE HARD GAMERS o A nice leather office chair o Spare equipment for your PC o Spare equipment for trading o Blank CDR's o Blank Floppies (Someone always nees one) o A camera to take pictures o Batteries for said camera o The camera's upload cable (for digital cameras) o A small battery powered radio with headphones o A small "OWNED" sign to wear on your back o A great attitude

What if I Am Under 18?

If you are under 18 you will need to have/bring with you the minor form. This form must be filled out completely by your guardian. If you are under 16 you will also need someone with you of age. We will not be responsible for you at the event. The underage form is available for download from HERE.

Food

Bawls?

We will have plenty of BAWLS as in the past. The cost is $1 per bottle.

Can We Bring Our Own Food/Drink?

We will be providing our usual spread of food. To see what we may have there and prices see the next question. However, you are free to bring in some of your own.

What food will be at the event?

Saturday Lunch we will have Subs ($1.00). Saturday dinner will be wings(3 for $1.00). Late night Saturday snack is pizza($1.00 slice). Sunday lunch will be subs and tbd? We will have soda, snacks, candy, water, etc. throughout the event for purchase.

Games

What games will be played?

If you bring it, odds are that someone will play it.  Somewhere around 50-100 different games are played during the event.   You can always have the staff announce if you are starting up a new game, plus there is always an IRC channel in the room. Game On.

Hall Details

Are Blimps Permitted?

Due to the regulations of the facility, no blimps or any other flying objects are allowed.

Can We Bring Tents Inside the Hall?

No tents are allowed in the hall. Regulations will not allow.

Directions to the hall

From I65 South To the Parking garage: Take the exit for Eastern Parkway, Exit 133. At the end of Ramp, make a Right turn on to Warnock. Follow Warnock to 1st light (McD's on Right) and turn right on to Floyd Street. The parking garage will be on your left, a couple blocks. The main entrance to the SAC is right next to garage. To the Student Activity Center for unloading: Take the exit for Eastern Parkway, Exit 133. At the end of Ramp, make a Right turn on to Warnock. Go through 1st light, over railroad tracks. Make a right onto Brook St. The S.A.C. driveway is on the right side, right before the Student Health and Counseling Center. Look for loading dock. From I65 North *** Note - This may seem more difficult than I65 South. You are basically circling the UofL campus and coming to the garage from other side. This is due to streets that do not go through. To the Parking garage Take the second Eastern parkway exit, Exit 133B. Bear to the right as you get off ramp and follow road towards right. About a block later take the 1st right(just before the light) on to Eastern Parkway West. Follow until light on 3rd street and take a right on to 3rd. Follow 3rd street until Cardinal St, take a right on to cardinal. Follow cardinal until Floyd St, take a right on to Floyd. Parking garage will be on right. The main entrance to the SAC is right next to garage. To the Student Activity Center for unloading: Continue on Floyd to Warnock. take right on to Warnock. Go over railroad tracks and take a right on to Brook Street. The S.A.C. driveway is on the right side, right before the Student Health and Counseling Center. Look for loading dock.

Hotel Information

Airport Inn 709 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY 40209 Phone: (502) 363-9952 Fax: (502) 363-5532 Best Western Ashton Inn Suites 653 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY 40209 Phone: 502-375-2233 Fax: 502-375-2237 Comfort Inn Airport 571 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY 40209 Phone: (502) 361-5008 Fax: (502) 361-0037 Country Hearth Inn 101 Central Ave. Louisville, KY 40209 Phone: (502) 635-0799 Fax: (502) 635-7408 Courtyard By Marriott Airport 819 Phillips Ln. Louisville, KY 40209 Phone: (812) 471-9300 Fax: (502) 368-5685 Executive West Hotel 830 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY Phone: (502) 367-2251 Fax: (502) 363-2087 Hampton Inn Airport/Fair Expo Ctr. 800 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY 40209 Phone: (502) 366-8100 Fax: (502) 366-0700 Holiday Inn 3317 Fern Valley Rd. Louisville, Ky. 40213 Exit 128 off I-65 Local (502) 964-3311 Ramada Limited Inn & Suites 2912 Crittenden Drive Louisville, KY 40209 Phone: (502) 637-6336 Fax: (502) 637-6030 Residence Inn by Marriott - Louisville Airport 700 Phillips Ln. Louisville, KY 40209 Phone: (502) 363-8800 Fax: (502) 363-8818 Sleep Inn 3330 Preston Hwy, Gate #6 Louisville, KY(502) 368-9597

How Much Does Parking Cost?

Parking is $3.00 in the student parking garage. Although you can park in any space on campus marked Red or Green over the weekend.

What about security? Will my PC be safe?

Everyone enters and exits through main doors into the hall. While we don't guanantee the security of any equipment, thousands of people have attended our events without a computer stolen.

What about Sleep?

You can either rent a hotel room, or pull up a sleeping bag in the hall. Be sure to bring something to keep you warm at night.

Will the facility be kept clean?

The facility sanitation staff will be on duty during the length of the event. Of course, the hall itself will be much cleaner if everyone picks up after themselves.

Miscellaneous

Can I sell stuff at the event?

Since we have vendors at the event, everyone wishing to sell product at the event must contact burden@lanwar.com first. We don't usually prohibit someone from trying to sell or barter for their old video card, but prior approval is required. If you are a vendor and wish to participate at the event, please email burden@lanwar.com.

Helpdesk / Tech Support

When you have a technical question to help you stay up and running, look for the orange "Bike Flags". These flags signify a extremely knowledgable gamer who has volunteered to help people with their tech support problems. If they can't fix your troubles, go up to the main desk (next to the food).

Network

Can I bring an [insert network hardware here] to plug into the network?

No. Please do not bring hubs, switches, routers, repeaters, gender changers, or token rings to plug into the network. All ports for plugging your single PC into the network are supplied at the table and no additional hardware other than an RJ45 Category 5/5e/6 cable and appropriate NIC card are necessary. If you have a server system that you would like to hook into the network, it should be placed in "server row." To arrange placement of your server system, please contact a staff member upon arriving to find the location which we would like your server. Additionally, server row may have a "denser" switch, so be sure to bring an extra long cable in the event your server will be far from the network switch it plugs into. At least 50 feet should do it. Server ports as well as floor ports are switched 100 Megabit.

How long of an ethernet cable will I need?

Please bring the longest cable that you have, preferrably 25 feet or more. If the cable you bring is not long enough, hardware vendors will be available to sell you an inexpensive cable that will fit. Please save it for the next event!

How should I set my PC up so that I can be online and gaming quickest?

The network uses DHCP to distribute IP address information to participants. You should configure your computer's TCP/IP settings to "Obtain automatically from the network" (Windows) or "Use DHCP" (Mac OS X) If you are still unsure what setting to use, don't worry, you can ask a knowledgable staff member when you arrive and they will be more than glad to help you or point you in the right direction. Update: Another place to look for tech support is to look for the orange "Bike Flags". These flags signify a extremely knowledgable gamer who has volunteered to help people with their tech support problems.

What if I don't have an ethernet card or patch cable?

We will have local hardware vendors at the event. They will have ethernet cards, patch cables and other hardware and software for sell cheap. It would be MUCH prefered if you already have your ethernet card installed successfully. If not, we can help you, but still takes time away from the gaming.

What type/speed network port will I have?

The network will have a fully switched Gigabit backbone and each client will have a dedicated switched 100 Megabit ethernet port. We average pings very low pings.

Will I have access to an Internet connection?

Yes, Yes, Yes!  We have a 20mb connection to the Internet 2 Backbone.  For those who don't know, that's a big pipe.

Servers

Can I bring a server?

Yes, you can bring any type of game or file server you want but you must follow all of the server rules. (see other faq)

How do I need to configure my server?

1) It needs to be configured for DHCP. If you have a special need for a static ip address, contact the network admin when you arrive. 2) It needs to have at least (1) 100mb ethernet card. 3) We prefer that you remote into the server from your seat. Its easier for you and for us. i.e. Terminal Server, PC Anywhere etc. 4) Run some soft of virus protection software on your server. 5) Download the latest security patches for your server and install them.

IRC Server (In the Room?)

Will there be an IRC server in the room? Yes, irc.lanwar.lan is always available at the event (in the room).

What are the rules for bringing a server?

1) The server must sit up on server row. 2) You must bring a 25 to 50ft cat5/cat5e cable. (There can be a lot of servers up on server row and the backbone switches are not guaranteed to be right next to your server) 3) Although not required anymore, but it might still be helpful to bring a 50-100ft extension cord, just in case. Keep in mind, that all power is run by the staff only.

What is Server Row and why?

Server row is where all servers are stashed... (duh). Seriously, we require all servers to be put up on server row for serveral reasons: 1) Power: We strickly manage the power consumption out on the main floor. If we allowed people to put extra computers out on the floor then it would be impossible to predict how much power is needed for each seat/row etc. This could cause power outages out on the main floor, upset gamers and the overall harmony of the event.... 2) Network Connection: same as above but we need to ensure there is a free ethernet port for each gamer. 3) Backbone Connections: Server row has connections into the 100mb backbone, which limits cross switch traffic by putting you on the backbone. 4) Aesthetics: The servers look all pretty sitting together up front. Other server row info: 1) You can get to your server at any time. 2) The best way to get to your server is to remote into it via Terminal Server, PC Anywhere etc. 3) Please turn your monitors off when your server is not in use (cuts down on power consumption)