- Action list
- For Unreal Tournament 2004, please make sure you are running the 'MegaPack'. You can download it from here. This ensures you're running the latest patch and all the bonus maps we may be using at the event. If you have an older installation of UT2004 which has accumulated a lot of chaff, a fresh install using the Mega Pack will see you straight. The Unreal Anthology version comes with the Mega Pack.
- Steam games such as TF2, HL2:DM and L4D must work in offline mode to be played at a LAN. Make sure you are familiar with this mode.
- While connected to the internet, run Team Fortress 2, then any other Steam games you'll want to run at the LAN, such as Trackmania Nations Forever and Half Life 2 Multiplayer. If there are any updates, allow them to complete. The most important thing is to make sure you can run the game(s) as this indicates all updates are completed.
- Quit Steam.
- Open your network properties and disable the connection providing net access. Or pull the network connection from the back of your PC, whichever you prefer.
- Start Steam. It should go into offline mode fairly soon.
- Now run those games again, ensuring you can do such things as playing single-player and starting listen servers.
- What to bring:
- Your computer (if it isn't yours then ask the owner's permission before borrowing it)
- Monitor
- Power cables for the above (obvious but I've forgotten them in the past)
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Joystick or other gaming controller (if you have one or need one)
- An installed and working network card or onboard NIC with an RJ45 type connector. There may be some spare but please ask us in advance of the event.
- Patch Lead (We do have plenty but you can bring one just to be sure. You never know, we may run out!)
- Headset. No speakers are permitted.
- Mains adaptor (4-way minimum) - enough for your PC, monitor, and whatever else you bring requiring power. You will not be allowed to use the same adapters from which our own important hardware is powered.
- Game CDs, even if you don't need them to play. You never know when you need to re-install.
- System and operating system CDs (in case something dreadful happens and you need to reformat/reinstall)
- Appropriate clothing to last the duration of the event: bring stuff for any weather - we never know what the building environmental controls will be set to!
- Deodorant (please?!)
- Shower gel and/or soap (To wash with of course, though note that unfortunately there are no showers at the venue)
- Razor (if applicable)
- Shaving foam (if applicable)
- Your own towels
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Bedding: Inflatable mattress or roll mat along with a sleeping bag and a pillow. Double sized beds may be deflated by angry people trying to find some space to sleep!
- Munchies: an absolute must
- Optionally, a tent. Not a bad idea if you fancy an undisturbed night sleep.
- And here's the list of games we consider essential to get the most out of LlamaLAN XII:
- Unreal Tournament 2004 (Big Solo Tournament)
- Half Life 2 Team Deathmatch (Big Tournament)
- Battlefield 2 (Big Tournament - the Pirates 2 mod will be available at the LAN, but try installing it in advance just in case of problems)
- Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne (2v2 Tournament)
- Team Fortress 2 (Likely to be played)
- Left 4 Dead - Latest Steam version (Very likely to be played, though beware this is 18 rated due to graphic horror)
- Armagetron Advanced 0.2.8.2.1 (Likely to be played - and Free!)
- Trackmania Nations Forever - Latest Steam version (Likely to be played - and Free!)
Where To Find Us
The event is taking place in hall of the 41st Medway Scout. It's address is:
The Scout Hut
Mafeking Road
Walderslade
Chatham
Kent
ME5 9HG
Grid Ref:TQ757631
Lat: 51:20:25N (51.3403)
Lon: 0:31:21E (0.5225)
Here's a Google Map link with the venue location and details on some shops, supermarkets and takeaways nearby. If you go into arial view, you'll see the roof of the scout hut.
Here's another map to help you find the venue by road. (link fixed, ta Yaz)
Info on surrounding services will be physically available at the event venue near the door.
Please ensure you know exactly where you're going and how you're getting here. If you still need a lift, arrange it in advance. Post in the LlamaLAN 11 forum and request transport from an agreed meeting point. If you're coming by train, we can arrange pickup from Chatham's train station.
All the best in your travels - hope to see you soon.
