So, LAN in the Fort?

I would really love to have a LAN here in Fort Wayne. I have a feeling it could easily be as large as last weekend, esp if it could get sponsored as well. Any input as to how to get something like that going??

I have no input on sponsors. However if u do decide to do anything in the fort I'd be willing to help with power. As far as layout and running of power that is.

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There has been a lan at indiana tech 50+ peeps the last 2 years next one is at teh end of april. in mid 2000's Fort lan & it ninjas had sevral lans anywher e from 30-50, fwgg was teh biggestlan back in teh early 2000's would get over 200+ and be at the colisum with tons of sponsors, Location in the Fort are $$$ that is your only set back.

If youre interested in doing something big, i'd suggest you hop onto Fort Wayne Gamer's site ( fwgamers.net/index.php )as we've already worked through locations and prices. The problem is finding a space large enough to have that much power available, yet small enough that they don't charge tons of money to rent the place for 2 days. Wes seems to always have an "in" or his town is small enough that the rates are low...

If people were willing to pay $40 a person, we could put it on this weekend.

Indiana Tech has the space, power, and ability to hold a 100+ person LAN, but they just dont have the advertising needed to get it that big. JJSky_5000 would be able to get you in contact with a few guys from their camp to get something worked out. Being a school they can get the room and all the power for free, so anything you charge can go right into profits Ie equipment and other fun things.

Let me know what you'd like to do and i'd be happy to help anyway i can. As you can see we've already thought about this, just haven't had and luck finding the most important piece, the location.

garfi3ld wrote: also I should point out that getting the amount of sponsors we had this weekend isn't normal for most events at all. Even events twice our size. I work closely with companys and friends to get you guys kick ass prizes well above what they normally send out to LAN's

Yeah, seriously. We had a hell of a prize pool, this time especially.

Dreyvas wrote:

garfi3ld wrote: also I should point out that getting the amount of sponsors we had this weekend isn't normal for most events at all. Even events twice our size. I work closely with companys and friends to get you guys kick ass prizes well above what they normally send out to LAN's

Yeah, seriously. We had a hell of a prize pool, this time especially.

I understand that the amount of prizes would increase the more the name of the LAN got out, but that's not really what brings attendees in, it's the space and location that allows for the LAN to even happen. I know Indiana Tech Lan gets about 10-20 good prizes and they are much smaller than LAN OC in attendence and work put into getting the prizes. They even have offered free drinks in the past since they get the building and most of their equipment for free.
If you wanna partner with someone local to put something on, i'd suggest getting with them as they have the biggest hurdle, the building, taken care of.

The prizes were pretty amazing and i really liked the grab-bags. Those fabric bags make great shopping bags, plus you get to show off your gaming style with the sponsors name on the bags!

Twodavez wrote:

Dreyvas wrote:

garfi3ld wrote: also I should point out that getting the amount of sponsors we had this weekend isn't normal for most events at all. Even events twice our size. I work closely with companys and friends to get you guys kick ass prizes well above what they normally send out to LAN's

Yeah, seriously. We had a hell of a prize pool, this time especially.

I understand that the amount of prizes would increase the more the name of the LAN got out, but that's not really what brings attendees in

Isn't that what he just said? Haha.

Regardless, our prize pool was full of win.

Dreyvas wrote:

Twodavez wrote:

Dreyvas wrote:

garfi3ld wrote: also I should point out that getting the amount of sponsors we had this weekend isn't normal for most events at all. Even events twice our size. I work closely with companys and friends to get you guys kick ass prizes well above what they normally send out to LAN's

Yeah, seriously. We had a hell of a prize pool, this time especially.

I understand that the amount of prizes would increase the more the name of the LAN got out, but that's not really what brings attendees in

Isn't that what he just said? Haha.

Regardless, our prize pool was full of win.

that's not at all what he said, nothing was mentioned that the prizes aren't what bring people in, Wes was just stating the fact that as the lan grows, and the more effort that's put in, prizes in crease. I was trying to say, even with out prizes at all, i think we could pack a place in Fort Wayne for a LAN.

Although we do all appreciate all the hard work Wes and the rest of the crew put into getting the prizes that are frosting on the cake of a great LAN.

While there's something to be said for the large parties, the most consistant fun is had a the small ones. Keep an eye on the fwgamers site. They have one at least a couple times a year. If you're willing to host, it will happen more often.

Nacelle wrote: While there's something to be said for the large parties, the most consistant fun is had a the small ones. Keep an eye on the fwgamers site. They have one at least a couple times a year. If you're willing to host, it will happen more often.

I completely agree. I always enjoy the FW Gamers LAN parties. They are usually just a one day event (10 am - 2 am) and it's nice to have everyone at the LAN playing the same game and not just dinking around with flash games or playing WoW or something else they can do alone by themselves at home. Plus it's a good opportunity to dust off the old games you loved to play but can't get people to play with there are newere titles available.

Thanks guys, I appreciate the kinds words regarding our (FWG) parties - each of your checks are in the mail . My motto is that I don't "run" FWG - it's a LANocracy. You want a party? You get it going & host it how you want to do it. I just pay for the web hosting, and it just so happens that I host the majority of the parties as well. Rest assured if you've got the space and the power, several of us will chip in and bring switches & technical expertise where needed. We don't do sponsors, we don't do official tournaments, and there is no set schedule or list of games. We keep it all about the gaming and having fun, and we listen to Paco rant as well.

To that end I've got a poll up on the site ( fwgamers.net/ ) as to when the next party will be.

It's going to be somewhere between 12-16 people cap as that's all I can stuff in my garage, and parking isn't great. I'm talking with my church to see if I can start hosting some there, but I've got concerns about their power and cooling capabilities. Plus I don't have time to mess with sponsors and all the cool stuff people expect which you get at larger parties like the big boys at LanOC do.

garfi3ld wrote: I know I have offered before, but LanOC would always be up for bringing a switch or any cords needed Reaper

Only if you leave them when you go, especially those larger 24 port gigabit ones . I'm good on switches right now technically, I have a 24 port 10/100 that I can fall back on if needed + usually have no shortage of 8-port gig switches brought by members. My comment on that was more or less if someone had the space and wanted to host a party, our crew can generally be pretty helpful in bringing things to make it happen.

I would be willing to show up also. Gotta show some love to the Ft. Wayne area.

I'd be interested in checking out this Indiana tech LAN if its the weekend after Nexus. Is there a site for it?

I sent you an email through muncie games. Would be interested in attending another one. I still enjoy a good old house lan.

I got your email. I'm not the guy to ask though. I'm behind Muncie Gamers.

Nacelle wrote: I got your email. I'm not the guy to ask though. I'm behind Muncie Gamers.

Right, I was sending you asking when the next Muncie Gamers LAN is.

Oh.. I'm not really sure. As long as the guys in Fort Wayne have one, I'll just go there. I have family there, so it makes it easy for me. My problem is that I can't find anyone local to attend. When i do talk to someone, they never show up. It ends up being all LanOC and FW guys. I enough people show interest, I'll host one for sure.

Nacelle wrote: Oh.. I'm not really sure. As long as the guys in Fort Wayne have one, I'll just go there. I have family there, so it makes it easy for me. My problem is that I can't find anyone local to attend. When i do talk to someone, they never show up. It ends up being all LanOC and FW guys. I enough people show interest, I'll host one for sure.

You can always count me in, so long as it's not too close to another LAN. I have the same situation as you do where my in-laws live down your way, so i can drop off the family and come game! I always enjoy the smaller LAN's because everyone is on the same page and it even forces me to play some games i normally wouldn't.

Id be down for anything local (Fort Wayne) I could also provide any help needed.

YAY FORT WAYNE LAN! I'd have LOTS of people willing to come!

jpwinkis wrote: Right, I was sending you asking when the next Muncie Gamers LAN is.

After further thought, I decided to just go ahead and go with my birthday, June 30th. That's enough time after the Fort Wayne LAN and I haven't seen much in the way of anything else going on at that time.