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Maryland Lan Gamers
LAN Party Rules
1. Anyone between and including 13 and 17 years of age must print out and
sign our Terms
of Agreement form and bring it with you the day of the Lan. If
you are 12 and under, it is required that a parent or guardian be with
you at all times. The guardian must be over 18 years of age. Those
requiring a form and arrive without one will not be admitted. Blank forms
will be available at the door for completion if needed.
2. Before you leave, you must clean up your own area. We are not your
maid!
3.
You must bring the following: 25’ Cat5 patch cable (an extra 6’ patch is
optional for a short run to the switches on each table), 25’ extension cord is a MUST and a surge
protector. NO UPS UNITS ARE TO BE USED AT MLG LANs. They use too
much power. Systems with more than
one power supply will be charged for each additional PSU as a computer.
4.
Your own PC with working NIC and games
you wish to play. Please have the games
patched up to the current versions. MLG provides a file server with the
most popular game updates. This is done via DC++. Ensure you have the
latest version installed and configured before heading out. Check the forums for the latest
versions being played. Join the forums and you will automatically be
added to the mailing list. Please make sure you are patched before
arriving, this speeds things up greatly.
Additionally, make sure you have the most updated version of Teamspeak installed if you
intend on using it. We will have a TS server running during the LAN.
Also,
please ensure that your machine works before coming to the LAN. We
usually spend too much time trying to fix attendee’s boxes from not
working or running the games
properly. We will however, ensure you can connect to the LAN
appropriately. We cannot guarantee time to work on your machine to
determine why “it’s running slow or choppy”.
5.
Food will be sold at most MLG LANs. The menu will usually consist of
hotdogs, sandwiches (BBQ, burgers, etc.), misc. chips, cookies and other
snack stuff as well as sodas and BAWLS.
Also, most locations are near McDonalds,
Taco Bell, etc. should you wish to pursue the fast food route. Kitchens
are dependent on a minimum number of RSVPs. Note that there is a minimum of
35 PAID RSVPs before we will run a kitchen.
6.
Alcohol is not permitted at MLG LANs. If you have
alcohol (or are under the influence of alcohol or drugs). You will be
asked to leave and you will not be invited back. Parents can rest assured
that this is strictly enforced and monitored.
7.
You must RSVP. If
you are not on the list, you will not be guaranteed a seat. Only those that have prepaid are 100%
guaranteed a seat. All others are seated on a first come first served
basis. See the RSVP
Page for additional information.
8.
Headphones ARE required at the LANs. Speakers are not permitted by
attendees.
9.
You may bring your own chair if you wish. There are no restrictions there
but please don’t bring an “L shaped” couch into the room and expect us to
be happy with it.
10.
Smoking is permitted but only OUTSIDE. Please use the butt cans near the
rear glass double doors.
11.
Coolers are permitted but they must fit (and be stored) below the table
where you are seated. Please do not put coolers on the tables. They tend
to leak and it makes people uneasy with expensive equipment on the same
table.
12.
NO additional network equipment is permitted to be connected to the MLG
Network unless you obtain permission first. This means no additional
switches, routers, hubs, etc.
13.
It is advised that you mark all of your equipment with your name and phone number. When we clean up, if we
find something that has been left behind, we will contact you so that you
may pick it up. If we still have
it at the next LAN it will be raffled off as a door prize. Check in the
forums under LAN Lost and Found for any missing items.
14.
All attendees that are granted reduced or free entrance fees of some sort
(Girlfriends, wives and vendors for example) are not provided with a door
prize ticket for prizes. This is
reserved only for those that pay the full PC admission price. This
includes those that are FD members, XBOX only players, observers, free
girlfriends/wives (when permitted), etc.
15. The entrance fee only covers the
attendee and their one single
gaming box. Those that wish to
bring additional computers (laptops or desktops) will be required to pay
an additional fee of $5 per computer. This must be paid at the door upon
entrance to the LAN.
16.
Spectators/observers are permitted at no cost. You must still sign in
at the front so we can keep tabs on who is inside and obtain a wristband. Spectators are NOT permitted to be on
ANY computer for ANY reason or playing the Xbox. Not only will the spectator be asked to
leave but the person allowing the use of their computer will also have to
leave. There are NO warnings.
17.
Payments: Refunds are not provided after payment has been received
unless the LAN is cancelled by MLG. This is due to the fact that MLG
is required to prepay for items pertaining to the LAN which is based on
the amount of RSVPs. Please ensure
you are able to attend before you prepay.
Also, the “Prepay” is available only until 12:00 the night before
the LAN. If you pay after that time, you will need to pay the balance at
the registration desk. You are also able to pay via Paypal onsite at the
registration desk. This amount will be the “@ door” entrance fee.
18.
All attendees are expected to have read and agree to the Maryland Lan Gamers Terms and Agreement Form which is
available for download
here. All attendees are required
to sign in at the entrance desk. Your signature acknowledges that you are
aware of the Terms and Agreement information contained on the form and
these RULES and that you agree to same. Only those attendees that are
under 18 years of age have additional restrictions due to age. Copies of this form are also available
on site at the time of registration.
19.
You will be photographed while attending an MLG LAN. These photographs
will be used only for promotional purposes and will be posted on the
website and/or provided to sponsors for their promotional purposes. If
you object to this, please contact Leatherman
if you see your photograph posted on the site and wish to have it
removed.
20.
NO profane or over “G” rated game
names or handles are
permitted. You will be asked once nicely to change your name.
21.
Those that pay the $5 for XBOX only play are NOT permitted to play on a
computer. There is no sharing of computer play if you pay an XBOX only
fee. Those that are caught swapping bracelets will be asked to leave with
no refund and will not be invited back. Those that pay the normal
entrance fee can switch between both.
Please note that the X-Box is setup on Saturday at 10:00 AM for
use. It is not setup on Fridays as we use that area for sleeping. This is
why the X-Box only play price has never increased. The amount of time the
unit/space is available remained the same even though we moved to
overnight LANs. We will break down the Xbox area again on Saturday night
to enable a sleeping area for attendees should the LAN be a weekend LAN.
22.
A generator is rented when a minimum number of prepaid attendees is met. There must be a minimum of 65 prepaid
attendees on or before the Monday prior to the LAN before a generator is
rented. This decision is made at 10:00 AM on that day. Without a
generator it limits the number of attendees to only 40. This is because
the electric in the building will not support any additional systems due
to power consumption. It’s imperative for folks to RSVP early and to pay
ahead via Paypal if you know you’re coming so I can get a generator to
support larger limits. Additionally,
only SINGLE POWERSUPPLY SYSTEMS are permitted when no generator is rented.
This is due to the restriction on the electric. When a generator is
rented there is no restriction. Email Leatherman
if you have a question about this.
23.
MLG requires a minimum of 20 prepaid attendees before a LAN will be held. This is
reviewed/determined on the Monday prior to the LAN at 10:00 AM. MLG
reserves the right to cancel under those or any other circumstances
beyond our control. If MLG cancels a LAN all prepays will be promptly
refunded. Those receiving a discounted (or free) entrance fee are not
included as a prepay for determining if a LAN
will be held or not.
24.
If you prepay the LAN cost is $30 (via Paypal) for computers and $5 for
Xbox only play. Prepay is only for those paying up to midnight the night
prior to the LAN. If you pay after that time, you will pay full price and
the balance at the door. There is
no prepay required for Xbox play.
MLG no longer rents computer for LAN use. For additional
information pertaining to rentals, click here.
25.
MLG offers a periodic “Discount LAN” which is $20 prepay and $25 at the
door. There is a strict limit of 40 attendees at these LANs. The discount
LANs do not generate enough funds to allow for a generator. Additionally, only SINGLE
POWERSUPPLY SYSTEMS are permitted when no generator is rented.
This is due to the restriction on the electric. When a generator is
rented there is no restriction. Email Leatherman
if you have a question about this.
26.
The registration desk is CLOSED between the hours of 1:00 AM to
9:00 AM. This is to allow the staff to get some much needed rest. The
entrance doors are locked at that time. You are still able to go out and
return provided you arrange to have someone let you in. New registrants
must wait until 9:00 AM on Saturday to register if you arrive after 1:00
AM on Friday night/Saturday morning.
27.
Maryland Lan Gamers reserves the right to end the LAN PARTY early when
the attendance goes to or below 15 paying (full admission price)
attendees. We reserve the right to do so anytime after 10:00 PM Saturday
night.
28. Lastly, Maryland LAN Gamers (MLG) does not provide any
loaner software or hardware. Please DO NOT ask
for game CDs, Operating System CDs, loaner Ethernet cables, mice or
anything else. MLG does offer some items for sale in the event that you
forgot something but we do not loan out any equipment or provide any
software or copies of software. We have loaned out a lot of stuff that we
have never received back which has forced us to do this.
Our LAN PARTY CHECK LIST is available
here for download. It provides a rather thorough list of what to
bring and what not to bring to our LANs.
Tournament
Information:
Finally,
a short note about how MLG does tournaments. Officially, we don’t. What
we do is we collect all of the swag provided by sponsors and place it out
on a table. We then call the ticket numbers at random from the door prize
tickets distributed when you register at the registration desk. First
called gets first pick. We keep calling numbers until either (1) all of
the swag has been given out or (2) we run out of tickets to call (which
is usually the case). Rarely do we run out of prizes We usually have
enough stuff for everyone to take home something. Ok, why do we do this?
We used to run tournaments in the traditional manner and all that meant
was that the best players won all of the good stuff and the other folks,
the “regulars” that were not real good but attended each LAN religiously
were not able to win any of the good stuff. So, to rectify this, we
switched to a simple door prize raffle system so EVERYONE has an equal
chance of winning the good stuff.
Please note that we still can (and do) have tournaments. They are
organized by someone at the LAN (anyone not competing obviously) and I
will usually be able to provide some sort of prizes for the winners. It
maybe some BAWLS, t-shirts or the like but I usually have something to
give away. Those wishing to hold a tournament must contact me EARLY in
the LAN (or as early as possible) so I can sit aside something for the
winners. The later you wait to arrange the tournament the slimmer the
chance of me being able to provide some sort of prizes for the winners.
Also, the tournament does not have to be a PC tournament. It can also be
an Xbox tournament if desired.
Lastly,
we have the raffle on Saturday evening between 5-6:00 PM. This allows
most of the people to be present that have prepaid, arrived late, etc. You MUST be present to win. If no one
speaks up when a number is called, the next number is called until either
we run out of tickets or prizes. Each person can only win ONE prize from
the raffle. You cannot hold onto another person’s ticket and present it
after you have already won with your own.
NOTE: These rules are in place to ensure everyone
has a good time. We are all friendly and willing to help you with any
technical problems you may have as time permits. All we ask is that you
follow these simple rules and respect your fellow players. MLG is not responsible for any damage
to or theft of any computer part(s). It is your responsibility to ensure
you have a good computer quality COMPUTER GRADE surge protector (not a power tap) while at the LANs.
Additionally, MLG is not responsible for any loss regardless of the
circumstances. If you fear for your equipment, take it with you when you
leave the building.
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