QUOTE (Glasseater @ Jul 5 2010, 05:22 PM) 

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i also found even walking around seeing what ppl are playing then joining in with that works just gotta get out there.
This might be an idea.  Have an admin or a gopher wander around and report on what people are playing over Notify or the PA.  
There's always the option too for people to start a server (or request an admin to start a server) and ask over PA if anyone else wants to play.
QUOTE (xargon @ Jul 5 2010, 05:27 PM) 

was a really good lan, apart from steam not working no real issues here. thx guys.
Start in offline mode, and try to get online later on in the evening when no-one else is trying.  Too many people trying to authenticate at the same time.