LAN Party/(Video)Gaming Night?

Kithop · June 02, 2009, 03:50:52 PM

I have an old Pentium-M based lappy (~1.4GHz I think) with 640MB RAM - it's slowly being set up as my mail/web server but I'm sure it could host dedicated stuff for the old games as long as the Linux-compat layer for FreeBSD doesn't eat it. ;)

It's a very lightweight server, being a 12" ultraportable and all.. I wish it were SATA so I could stick an SSD in it, but oh well.

It sounds like we have a fair bit of interest in something like this - of course the fun part then becomes finding a place and time that's good for everyone. Once I figure out my own living situation it might be a bit more clear, but I'll let you know if I find something. :)

Acco · June 02, 2009, 06:09:51 PM

Forget a 360 LAN. I'm down with the PC idea.

Some Guy · June 02, 2009, 06:37:10 PM

lol you mean like an MMO?

Tai · June 02, 2009, 06:43:20 PM

Well we defiantly have to play some Command and Conquer Red Alert 2 and Renegade. I loved playing Renegade, the funny things you can do in that game.

Unition · June 02, 2009, 07:59:27 PM

There will never be another game like Renegade...I still have the original CD!
When it came out everyone hated it because the single player sucked, but multiplayer was incredible.

Acco · June 02, 2009, 08:17:37 PM

Yeah, it was a pretty cool game, especially for it's time.

Silvermink · June 02, 2009, 10:05:27 PM

Quote from: Kithop on June 02, 2009, 03:50:52 PM
I have an old Pentium-M based lappy (~1.4GHz I think) with 640MB RAM - it's slowly being set up as my mail/web server but I'm sure it could host dedicated stuff for the old games as long as the Linux-compat layer for FreeBSD doesn't eat it. ;)

640MB should be enough for anyone.

Some Guy · June 02, 2009, 10:16:24 PM

Dell inspiron 1525 for me here, works great, Intel Centrino, should be good with a 150 gig HDD

Silvermink · June 02, 2009, 10:29:38 PM

Quote from: Ravkamon [Rino] on June 02, 2009, 10:16:24 PM
Dell inspiron 1525 for me here, works great, Intel Centrino, should be good with a 150 gig HDD

Yay, not the only Dell laptop. Mine's a 9400, AKA E1705.

Kithop · June 02, 2009, 10:36:35 PM

Yeah, this was a throwaway from work - old Dell Latitude X300. Swapped the HD for a bigger one (20GB -> 80GB), though.

Kaji · June 03, 2009, 01:04:21 AM

Well being a video games night I would hope for there to be console lanning as well for those of us who either don't have a good, up to date computer or prefer console gaming over PC. If I get to hosting another one with more space, I'll be open to both but will prefer the console gaming, as I don't own a good enough computer.

Ravenwood · June 03, 2009, 01:06:18 AM

For a LAN party, I would have to bring my tower and LCD. Since my laptop is underpowered enough that it won't run anything that's even remotely new/demanding.

beherit · June 03, 2009, 12:17:23 PM

I'd be down for going to a furry lan.

Maybe get some oldschool quake 3 matches going? Maybe? Maybe? *puppyface*

Silvermink · June 03, 2009, 12:24:01 PM

Quote from: beherit on June 03, 2009, 12:17:23 PM
Maybe get some oldschool quake 3 matches going? Maybe? Maybe? *puppyface*

Quake 3 is oldschool now? ;)

But yeah, I'd be down.

Tai · June 03, 2009, 12:31:21 PM

Quake III, I only have that for the Dream Cast. :P. Though you would have to play over the 56K modem. Lol. Most of the game suggested aren't that demanding of your computer, sure the steam ones are a bit demanding, but the quake III, Renegade, CnC, and a bunch of other games aren't that demanding. Well that is if you don't mind not playing the game on high everything and maxing out your resolution.