When's the next LAAAAaaannnn....?
If it isn't listed on the events page, then we don't know either. We usually announce our events with a month warning.
What sort of network do you have?
We run a wired network. We have a mix of 100Mb and 1000Mb equipment, with all the links between switches being 1000Mb. About a third of the actual client ports on the network are 1000Mb as well - first in, first served! We occasionally have a wireless router or something like that for other services such as PSP lannage, but nothing to support over ten concurrent users.
Why is L3 R18?
L3 has not always been R18 - and most other LAN events aren't R18 (although many larger events are R16), so this is a very common question. There are actually quite a large number of reasons for this, so here's the list:
- Legal
- If you're over 18, you're an adult. And anything you screw up falls on your head. If you cause damage to something, or commit a crime - it is your responsibility and you take the rap. Not so with under 18's - we effectively become your guardian for the duration of the event.
- Alcohol
- We often have a quiet b33r or two at events. And while we could do that even with minors present - it's hardly a smart idea.
- Games
- While very few games are rated R18, it is quite common for even top-shelf games to be rated R16 (which is why many larger LANs do have R16 policies). It's just not right to be playing a game of something like Doom 3 with young kids around.
- Atmosphere
- Kids play CS all the time, and b1tch and complain every time they die. Which is not fun to listen to. They have shorter attention spans, and tend to annoy other LANers. If you think that's not the case - we've run 40+ LANs now, you are wrong. Wrong.
Those are the four big reasons. And sure - we know there are responsible under-18's that wouldn't drink, wouldn't be annoying and would be fun to LAN with. But to be blunt - they're the minority. So L3 is R18. If you're under 18 and you really want to come, just wait until you're 18. Besides, you'll probably be able to afford a decent rig by then!
Can I reserve a table or seat?
Yes. While signing up to an event is still free, you can also prepay for an event and reserve a seat by buying tickets. This is a necessary evil because it isn't uncommon for people to sign up on our website and to not turn up.
I've left/lost something at the Lan what can i do?
We do have a lost & found box which we add found items to during the after-LAN clean up. Chances are pretty good we'll have your misplaced item. If you've misplaced something, please contact us.
What don't I do at L3?
- This is an easy one. First of all, we are an R18 lan, so don't just show up if you're 14.
- Drink excessively. If you think this is a stein, you're going to find you'll meet the pavement outside pretty soon.
- Sit there watching explict g04t s3X pr0n. You're in public - take it home, we don't want to know.
- Break stuff. Some of the equipment LANs require can be expensive (some of those little boxes we call switches, 3 phase splitters and 3 phase cables can be worth over $5,000!), and breaking something won't put us in a good mood.
- For a more detailed list, check the rules.