FAQ
When and where is the Summer LAN 2012?
The LAN is June 22-24, at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. But since you’re asking, we’re guessing you probably haven’t read the event details yet, and you’ll need to!
What should I bring to Atlanta LANFest Events?
While what you bring generally depends on who you are, here are some things to consider:
- Your computer! Atlanta LANFest is a BYOC (bring your own computer) event. You’ll also need to make sure you have your monitor, keyboard and mouse, and all of your cables. Please don’t leave them at home- we will not have spares for you.
- Recovery media. You’ll likely want both recovery media for your computer and your games. Nobody wants to have their computer go down the first night and be, to use a technical term, SOL.
- Up-to-date software. While this isn’t necessarily something you’ll physically bring, it is something you need to take care of before the event. As will all LAN events, internet is a commodity, and while we beleive we have one of the best networks around, we can’t guarantee connectivity the whole event. Please make sure your games, operating system, and anti-virus is up to date.
- Money. You’ll need to eat, and we don’t provide food. Food will be available for purchase from numerous restaurants/shops in the hotel, and in the local area.
- Clean clothes. ‘Nuff said.
- A good attitude! We cant state this enough. Were all coming out to have a good time and play some games. If there is any other reason you are planning to attend, you should reconsider now. We dont tolerate bad attitudes.
What Shouldn’t I bring to the LAN?
Well.. Since you asked:
- Power strips. Leave them at home- we will not let you hook them up.
- Drugs. Unless you’ve got a prescription for whatever it is you take, we don’t want it at our event. We have gotten quite tired of kicking attendees out for bringing illegal substances to our event. If you’re looking for that sort of an experience, look for a music festival somewhere. We will have you thrown out.
- A negative attitude. If you read the previous FAQ (which you should have), you’ll already understand this.
- Sleeping bags and pillows. We do not allow people to sleep in the BYOC- your two options are your cars or hotel rooms. The Sheraton has given us some fantastic rates on rooms, so really, this should be the path you chose.
Where can I sleep during the LAN?
You will not be allowed to sleep in the BYOC. We will wake you up and ask you to move somewhere else, and nobody wants that to happen. It is a violation of the City of Atlanta fire code, and one that could get us kicked out of the venue permanently. You are welcome to sleep in your cars, but we seriously ask they you consider booking a room at the Sheraton. They have gone out of their way to get us the event space and the excellent room rates, so we’d like to support them anyway we can. Not to mention- it is a far cry more comfortable than whatever you drove to the event in!
Do I need to purchase a ticket online prior to the event?
Well, yes and no. We do not require you pre-register for our events, but seats do sell quickly. Those of you who didn’t believe us had a rude awakening last Winter when we sold out and had to turn people away at the door. Registering online saves you time (it is one less block of paperwork to fill out at check-in), money, and guarantees we will have a seat available for you when you arrive. Oh- and all pre-purchase tickets are refundable up to the week of the event.