LAN events

[carocat]

I was just wondering if anyone had been to Lan events before?

If so, what platform? Was it competitive or social? Did you win anything?

Or have you ever thought of going to a Lan before? How come you never went?


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I have been to three Lan events so far, twice to Matchbox360 XL in Birmingham and once to i28 in Newbury as spectator.

The atmosphere on all of them just can't be beaten and anyone who wasn't too sure if they want to attend one should really do it, as the experience is great!

[Joe]

once to i28 in Newbury as spectator.

The atmosphere on all of them just can't be beaten
Im not being an ---- or anything but..

1. Why?

2. I bet it can.

[carocat]

Why what? Why spectator? Cause I went to meet some friends there and I don't play PC games which is what the i series is all about...

[Joe]

Oh ok, I just didn't think it would be much fun being a spectator

[carocat]

Obviously I can imagine going there, not playing anything and not knowing anyone wouldn't be too great, but I met a few people there that I had previously met at XL [MB360 Lan] and it was good catching up with them. Plus it lasted a few days and people stayed there over night.

[Dvx Uk]

Ive been to a Pro Ev tourny which was held in Edinburgh(Y) Never entered but it was a good laugh to watch!

The guy (or should i say 10 year old boy) who won had his whole family supporting him, cheering him on as he won. People wanted to beat him so bad it was hillarious(Y)

[Joe]

not my cup of tea.

each too their own i suppose.

[carocat]

Ive been to a Pro Ev tourny which was held in Edinburgh(Y) Never entered but it was a good laugh to watch!

The guy (or should i say 10 year old boy) who won had his whole family supporting him, cheering him on as he won. People wanted to beat him so bad it was hillarious(Y)
Was that a PES Rankings event?

[Dvx Uk]

Not to sure, me and my mates were just walking past when we saw this sign pointing into a massive room inwhich i saw people playing PRO EV

I would have kicked --- aswell!

[carocat]

I would have kicked --- aswell!
Of course you would have.... :p

[linkofhyrule]

I haven't but I'm going to get to XL.. someday!

:p

[WACCOE]

I imagine the atmosphere to be easily beatable, in all honesty.

Think i'm off to a PES Rankings event soon. A couple of my mates went to the one in Bolton on Sunday, both got to the last 32, and i'm betterer than them.

[Achilles06]

I used to play Americas Army (http://www.americasarmy.com) professionally and visited a lot of LAN Events to compete in tournaments and such.

I Series is taking place in a couple of days in Newbury,England. been there a few times its got an amazing atmosphere, played with Jonathan 'Fatal1ty' Wendell who was just amazing.

Def go to the I Series when they have the WCG (World Cyber Games) taking place.

[Headshot]

i love LANS, going 2 one next week in york!

pc is the best for lans i think- u gets to see other peoples modded pcs and more mature people there.

[gashead]

Never been a huge fans of these LAN events. I personally would rather just get a few mates, have a few drinks and play a couple games than travel across the country to play people I've never met and get my --- handed to me on a plate.

[just Jam Man]

i was meant to go to XL in november last year with Outlaw
i had a change of heart though, due to silly circumstances, i now regret not going though.

[Headshot]

where about was that held jam man?

[just Jam Man]

the birmingham NEC,
think it was on for a whole weekend
i dont know where the new one is being held,

[carocat]

Both of the events were in the Toute Suite in the NEC in Birmingham.

Video of the first event [oct last year], don't listen to the most boring voice over ever! [can anyone spot me being really pissed off? lol]

Fhy_icQ0DXY

Pictures of the second one [last weekend] (http://www.tipsytom.co.uk/pictures/xl/lgrphoto.php)


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There is a BYOX360 Lan near Reading/Newbury next weekend. I'm quite tempted of going if I can find some people. http://www.xbox360lan.co.uk/

[WACCOE]

i was meant to go to XL in november last year with Outlaw
i had a change of heart though, due to silly circumstances, i now regret not going though.

There's nothing to be ashamed of.

We all know you were under the thumb.