StarCraft 2 Lan event - Dublin (18th February)

Manuva · 27-01-2012 04:47PM

I'm sure a few people might be able to bring mobile internet dongle thingies (I can) to reduce the load, Also generally Less people will show up than will sign, hasn't this always been the case?

NighTxX · 27-01-2012 05:23PM

Last time a lot of people decided not to go on the final 2 days, saying they couldn't get off work etc. But then again there definitely was not 50 people signed up :P

However, even with people not showing up and less people signing up i still thought the place was quite full, and the only place with space was the BYOC area. So i don't think it would work having everyone in same venue. Especially as most don't know each other, it will be awkward telling people to get off their computer so you can use it.

However i guess if at least two fifths of the people bring their own computers it might be possible.

RoyalMarine · 27-01-2012 05:37PM

wireless is not an option there.

downstairs, they have 25 decent working computers with SC2 installed.

upstairs, there's about 30-40 playstation 3 / xbox setup.
these all have 28" HDTV's.
we will be using those.

just bring your PC, VGA Cable, power cables etc.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BRING A MONITOR!

they all have ethernet cables.

abatonime · 27-01-2012 05:48PM

I suggest you do not allow booking for more than 25 people without their own computer.
Ask those, to pay in advance to avoid some No Show (maybe via paypal, if they cannot meet you beforehand).

Columc · 27-01-2012 07:55PM

I would suggest contacting Blizzard and informing them of the event, since there have been a lot of reports of them blocking IP range when they get a lot of logins over a short period of time.

RoyalMarine · 27-01-2012 08:11PM

already done.

Grimebox · 27-01-2012 08:32PM

I've signed up but there is a chance I might not be able to make it. I don't affect your numbers though since I am one of the BYOC. I'll let you know for sure closer to the date. I haven't been to one of these LAN's yet!!

safjx · 27-01-2012 08:45PM

I can bring an extra 3 computers to the LAN making that 5 in total. 3 will run it great, 2 laptops will run it fine on "pro" (low) settings ;-) Whoever is using the other stuff will have to provide their own peripherals as I won't have enough.

As I will be driving in it won't be an issue but I will need someone else to help me carry this from the car to the place.
If we split the lan then there might not be any point but you can basically let me know last-minute.

What would really be useful to know though is what kind of video inputs those TVs will take. VGA -> HD looks awful. HDMI cables would be good. DVI -> HDMI cables would be great as they would probably work for anything. I guess I will call the place / go there myself to find out about this.

davidffrench · 28-01-2012 01:41AM

Boards.ie Name: davidffrench
Battle.net ID Name: david
Battle.net ID Code: 556
Are you bringing your own PC?: Yes
Are you over 18?: Yes
Do you require help organising transport?: No
Do you require any special requirements, e.g. disability access?: No

deconduo · 28-01-2012 01:45AM

I can bring my own computer if needed if someone can give me a lift from Thomas St. Its only about 10min away from the venue. I usually cycle in, but a HAF 922 is kinda hard to carry on a bike :pac:

safjx · 28-01-2012 11:05AM

deconduo wrote: »

I can bring my own computer if needed if someone can give me a lift from Thomas St. Its only about 10min away from the venue. I usually cycle in, but a HAF 922 is kinda hard to carry on a bike :pac:

If I'm driving in (which will happen if we need those extra computers) I'm sure I could give you and your machine a lift.

Xios · 28-01-2012 02:01PM

abatonime wrote: »

I suggest you do not allow booking for more than 25 people without their own computer.
Ask those, to pay in advance to avoid some No Show (maybe via paypal, if they cannot meet you beforehand).

Yes to limiting the users without pc's

No to the paypal, that's too complicated. Just pay on the night, we'll have all the cash on the premises then, and just hand out prizes on the night.

abatonime · 28-01-2012 02:49PM

Xios wrote: »

Yes to limiting the users without pc's

No to the paypal, that's too complicated. Just pay on the night, we'll have all the cash on the premises then, and just hand out prizes on the night.

Ok.

Last time, how many players were able to play starcraft 2 at the same time without any lag?
How long is an average 1vs1 game? 20min?

deconduo · 28-01-2012 02:53PM

safjx wrote: »

If I'm driving in (which will happen if we need those extra computers) I'm sure I could give you and your machine a lift.

Thanks

abatonime wrote: »

Ok.

Last time, how many players were able to play starcraft 2 at the same time without any lag?
How long is an average 1vs1 game? 20min?

It takes about an hour for everyone to get patched and logged into bnet. After that, there's usually minimal lag in the actual games.

RoyalMarine · 28-01-2012 04:31PM

the problems the last time were the updates/patches.

BUT this time were sorting that before the event. Xios will be bringing the latest version to the manager, and he can load it to all machines.

this will save the headache of 30-40mins downloading the patches.

It will take me about 30 mins to complete signups, collect fee, and enter all details into the tournament program.
once thats done, I can announce the first round, and people can begin playing.

safjx · 28-01-2012 06:44PM

The only thing you have to do is give people the game folder. Installation is not necessary and this bypasses having to patch! ;-)

RoyalMarine · 28-01-2012 07:39PM

thats what xios is doing. last time, it took us a long time to copy and paste folders etc over to 30 pc's. so xios will sort it out before the event begins.

bucifal · 29-01-2012 03:05AM

Boards.ie Name: bucifal
Battle.net ID Name: UMustSayUngi
Battle.net ID Code: 239
Are you bringing your own PC?: No
Are you over 18?: Yes
Do you require help organising transport?: No
Do you require any special requirements, e.g. disability access?: No

IRL_Sinister · 29-01-2012 07:17PM

Map Pool.... prizes. yoyoyoyo?

Xios · 29-01-2012 08:17PM

IRL_Sinister wrote: »

Map Pool.... prizes. yoyoyoyo?

That'd be Royals department, he'll prob just take a template tourney arrangement from TL.

Orizio · 29-01-2012 08:22PM

Whatever about prizes, I'd really like to see a map pool please.

Khazidhea · 29-01-2012 10:38PM

Hi guys, any chance of moving the date one week sooner or later (Feb 11 or 25) ?

RoyalMarine · 30-01-2012 01:04AM

khaz, no sorry. its already booked.

Orizio, I'm very open to suggestions on map pools, but since it usually starts a spree of abuse, I think ill just take the best TL tournament map pool i can find.

Sinister, prize pool is as follows
*note, this depends 100% on attendance from those who said they will go, and as such, is open to change*

1v1 tournament
first place: €150
second place: €70
third place: €35
fourth place: €15

4v4 monobattle tournament:
€20 per player

Halla Basin · 30-01-2012 02:13AM

So sad that I can't go because of mocks TT

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Grimebox · 30-01-2012 02:37AM

RoyalMarine wrote: »

khaz, no sorry. its already booked.

Orizio, I'm very open to suggestions on map pools, but since it usually starts a spree of abuse, I think ill just take the best TL tournament map pool i can find.

Sinister, prize pool is as follows
*note, this depends 100% on attendance from those who said they will go, and as such, is open to change*

1v1 tournament
first place: €150
second place: €70
third place: €35
fourth place: €15

4v4 monobattle tournament:
€20 per player

You could just do the prize pool in percentages then adjust the payout accordingly on the day

55%, 25%, 12.5%, 7.5% seems close enough to what you going for

How will the monobattle tourney work? Is it random race and random unit?

Orizio · 30-01-2012 04:46AM

RM, I'd suggest...

Shattered Temple
Shakuras Plateau
Tal'Darim Altar
Antiga Shipyard
Metalopolis
Entombed Valley

Ladder versions natch. Completely boring but uncontroversial, fair and familiar. Six is more then enough maps as well.

safjx · 30-01-2012 11:01AM

Orizio wrote: »

RM, I'd suggest...

Shattered Temple
Shakuras Plateau
Tal'Darim Altar
Antiga Shipyard
Metalopolis
Entombed Valley

Ladder versions natch. Completely boring but uncontroversial, fair and familiar. Six is more then enough maps as well.

Yes

RoyalMarine · 30-01-2012 02:05PM

Grimebox wrote: »

You could just do the prize pool in percentages then adjust the payout accordingly on the day

55%, 25%, 12.5%, 7.5% seems close enough to what you going for

How will the monobattle tourney work? Is it random race and random unit?

monobattle will be random race, random unit, game speed set to ladder speed and teams will be randomly created.
since the 4v4 games last a lot longer, it will be a round robin group playoff, team with most points at the end wins.

Tenger · 30-01-2012 02:07PM

Orizio wrote: »

RM, I'd suggest...
.............Completely boring but uncontroversial, fair and familiar. Six is more then enough maps as well.

You could also have the semi-finals and final using a different map pool for those who are pushing for non-ladder maps. I am guessing that the better players in the group will have played on them?

Orizio · 30-01-2012 03:26PM

Tenger wrote: »

You could also have the semi-finals and final using a different map pool for those who are pushing for non-ladder maps. I am guessing that the better players in the group will have played on them?

Good point, you could throw in Daybreak, Dual Sight and Belshir Beach for the semis onwards, if only to keep things interesting.

StarCraft 2 Lan event - Dublin (18th February)

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