The LAN wasn't to bad overall, the atmosphere was great and the people just amazing, it's actually kind of refreshing that since you dropped COD4 as a competition the amount of people screaming for no god damn reason seemed to have died (It's quite possibly I'm a few LANs late, but my god, I appreciate the peace).

The AFK comps were pretty sweet too, Melee was fun, and Cards against humanity is always a barrel of laughs. A suggestion though (even if we brought our own) would be hosting a variety of popular board games such as Monopoly or even Jenga could be a hit.

The main irritation that I had this LAN was the competition organization. It was more indirectly frustrating but, I was apart of the LoL team that came in second place, during the time of running the competition we were told that some competitions we initially signed up will run during the LoL competition, we just said we'd forfeit them (This isn't the irritation as I completely understand else you wouldn't be able to complete all of them by the end of the LAN) however, we were told that the 1v1 LoL Tournament wouldn't start until the 5v5 tournament was finished. Then as we're half way through the 2nd Game of the final the winners for the 1v1 tournament were being given the prizes. I just don't understand why you would host your second league competition while you have 10 people (with a guaranteed 5 from our team) who were keen to play in it already a tournament from that game, besides the fact we cleared it with the organizer who told us it wouldn't start until it was done. Honestly though, I'm not even annoyed we didn't get a supplementary prize for coming in second, even though it has happened with CS/Starcraft in previous LANs as well as this LAN (starcraft anyway) as I heard the reason for not accommodating for runners up, as it wasn't feasible and completely justified. But if I was completely driven by prizes, I would of dropped from my team to play in the 1v1 competition after the 1st game which we lost, just so I could of played in the 1v1 comp. It's just that broken promise that's irritated me.

Besides that, another great LAN :>.

Excuse the horrible formatting too, I haven't slept.

As a previous winner of one of these styled of voting comps, it's literally whoever wants to win the most, will win. As well as having the bigger fanbase. In order to guarantee your win, you'd literally have to go around pestering people to vote for you.

I can see what you're saying if the prizes you're referring to were done before midnight, however, after the midnight doorprize I could barely see anything left for first prizes let alone for a second and third.

Also to the fact that their were more random funcomps than usual, Fooseball, Costume, Rock Paper Scissors, Starcraft, Etc which could of taken priority over a valuable second/third prize.

Most likely not the actual reason, just my thoughts.

On a side note, LAN was great as per usual despite attendance.
I'd like to say though, however organized the CS:GO keys, my hats off to you good sir.

Just noticed that I booked H28-29 when someone had already booked them, so I'm changing it to;
G28-G29

SaddaM
J O R D Z

Thanks Sando.

Seats H28 and H29

SaddaM
J O R D Z

Both Prepaid.

I can trade you the account for my SC battle chest.

Exactly. And with that, I assume that's what happened last time, correct? Ultimately you can't change everyone. Personally I usually print mine, but my printer has decided to malfunction - not the point. What you could do is improvise.

I.E - An extra hand in validating.
- One less hand in the confirmed line so it at least looks even.
- Perhaps even someone going around confirming prepaid players before the doors open, that would take the shrink the massive line.

Ultimately the only thing punishing people would do is take away potential profit, losing the LAN money, etc.
OR
Punishing everyone would change the balance of the lines.

Horrible.

Starting from Beginning to Ending.

Entry:
The opening time of the LAN was terrible. I can assume that the delayed (10-20min) opening was important, but it's inexcusable considering you're running a business of sorts, you should have some sort of management in place to make sure your customers are happy - I came late, and it was still sad to see.

Once again, The prepaid line was extending out the building, while noticing the confirmed players had NO LINE. Fundamentally, We're the people that are your safeguard in money terms anyway. The sad thing is that this happened last LAN. Each line consisted of 2 validating team members, the same same as last LAN. Wouldn't you of learnt from the mistake last LAN - Which I made a clear note of last time I put my two cents in. I prepay for the extra benefits that entitles a greater assist over non prepaying members. I expect these benefits (I assume a faster validation is one of them.)

Turn-Up
The turn up was pathetic. That isn't your the Admin Teams fault however. It's like this was the Christmas holiday's event. It's just sad. I'm actually glad the Christmas Holidays Respawn was cancelled (Postponed Idk) Because it would of been a worse turn up of people.

Music
The music has been a growing improvement. It offered a variety - which is good. I'd like to say some were just terrible - But that's personal opinion, So I won't.

The Vibe
The vibe of a feel-good respawn wasn't there, well I personally didn't feel it. Most likely due to lack of people. At some points I was bored despite the fact I was at a computer with multiple games, chatting in an IRC etc. Possibly just me, but man I was just naturally disappointed.

BBQ
A bit late, 2 hours, didn't really bother me, wasn't hungry, but just goes back to managing effectively.

Hoodies
I enjoyed them, they actually gave incentive to come. They were something different, and something relatively new. Even though you offer T-Shirts every LAN - Which is still good, but a hoodie offers additional warmth - So good job.

Poker
Poker was reasonable. The only thing besides the prize money (As that relies on players - understandable) is the first round blinds. Although it's only minor, it effected everything. Ultimately the $10 chip was useless. You couldn't play it unless you exchanged for a $25, even then, the next round blinds couldn't do anything with them - unless you'd manage to get 5. To summarize it, Should of just included the 5-10 dollar blinds from last LAN.

Thats as much as I can remember, might extend on it in time.

H20.
SaddaM - Prepaid.

SaddaM
XXL

Cheers :>

Mike, you still owe me two dollars for finding you first.

I am deeply saddened by your decision to lie about it as I needed that money for my newest nerf gun.

I wondered what that tapping at the back of my head was...

I noticed that, I thought it was just me.

Registration was horrid compared to last LAN.

Sorry to put it out there, but I when rocked up 10 minutes past ten, the prepaid line was mammoth compared to paid. How is that even possible?

I'm pretty sure all top 10 got RAM Water Cooling

Permitted or not

(Full Suited Costumes)

I'd quite like that actually.

I think I shall suggest this as music. Even though that 3minute techno loop played last lan will get jealous.

G23 - SaddaM

Did anyone else shit themselves when the screen just suddenly started to implode?

Real men don't need blankets and a pillow.

Fully sick story bro.

I reckon the LAN was fantastic.

It certainly wasn't my first, but by far one of the best.

The Music

Personally, the music was amazing. I have no idea what the previous users were complaining about it just being an entire loop, YOU PEOPLE JUST DON'T KNOW HOW TO APPRECIATE GOOD MUSIC.. I was a little disappointed when I actually went to the admin desk to see if they could turn it up, since I could barely hear it, but, I my purposal was declined by Squid, which was saddening.

My suggestions for music next Respawn; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH2-TGUlwu4 On a continuous loop will definitely make me a lot happier.

CSS GG
Despite the large amount of abuse being thrown around in the server, and people calling each other hackers, I believe it was fantastic. Evening mixing it when an admin gave the RCOn Password to the users, and Myself and an other respawner where using noclip and drawothermodels. Not saying it's a bad thing, I believe it mixes it up, and actually loosens the amount of stress.

Era of the Spawn
This spawn brought by far the most generosity of all the respawns before it. People were donating to myself, with food and drink. I collected 5 Cans of Coke, 2 Pepsi's and a large thank you the guy who gave me a tootsie roll. It was delicious.

On a seriously note however, the amount of space between the spacing of tables was BY FAR an improvement from last spawn. YOU COULD ACTUALLY WALK THROUGH WITHOUT HAVING TO ASK PEOPLE TO MOVE IN, FUCKING PROPS TO SANDO. It was so rockin'

AND SEEING YOU READING THIS, PROPS TO THE_VIPER FOR GIVING ME SEASONS OF THE MOLE.

Chat
Chat was slightly ruder this time. I was threatened by a member for declining a download, he prompted me to fight him and bring "60 of my mates". I felt disappointed after that, as I do not have 60 mates.

On a plus side, it was a large amount of fun, I know a lot more people now, and I disappointed a few when I couldn't offer what people said I had, for that, I apologize guys, maybe next LAN.

POKER
Poker was rockin' as per usual, I would like to complain that I misplaced my $5 within the buy-in money, and would love to see it returned to me asap.

It was also good laughs as well, brightened up the moods at 3am, that's a plus.

Food
I was, as a previous note was alluding to, that the lack of hotdogs. That made me disappointed off the scale..

BBQ

I don't see why people are complaining, it tasted great, and it was free, what more could you want...

Only concern, is that the lack of sauce annoyed me.

EDIT:

SHARING

In all serious to the act of DC++, It's going to happen, but yeah whatever, legal reasons blah blah blah. I was horrified in actually seeing a person hosting CP in his/her list. I mean, you've said not to use DC++ countless times, but are you not going to act on something that illegal and disturbing? :|

TO THAT USER, YOU'RE SICK AND NEED HELP.

/Criticism

The competitions were unorganized because steam decided to update the most commonly played games on the day, as well as the client itself which pretty much everyone at the venue had.

Not to mention they had staff running around attempting to fix the issues as fast as they could.

Was a good spawn.

Wow I posted in wrong thread? ><

You're hired!