i49 - Who from the NS2 community will be attending?

ZinkeyZinkey Join Date: 2013-06-25 Member: 185694Members, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Onos, WC 2013 - Shadow, Subnautica Playtester
edited July 2013 in NS2 General Discussion
Hey all, long time forum lurker and first time poster. As I hadn't seen a thread about this yet I thought it would be a good opportunity for a first post. i49 Will mark my 5th insomnia LAN and I was super excited about this year anyways, and with the post a few weeks back about the European Open finals being there I really cant wait :D

So more to the point, I plan on playing/watching plenty of NS2 this year at i49, but besides that LANs are always a great chance to meet awesome people that enjoy the same games you do. So who else is attending i49 this year? And of those of you going who would be interested in a community meet up/seeing if we can get a fun tournament going for NS2 as well?

For anyone who has no idea what the hell i49 is, link to the website here: http://insomniagamingfestival.com/

As far as I'm aware tickets are still available for those who may be interested in coming who aren't already.


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  • ForlornHopeForlornHope Join Date: 2003-08-01 Member: 18675Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Gold
    I'm thinking about going along but have never been to anything like it before. I will know absolutely no one and I tend to play very few games other than NS2.

    It's a tad daunting.
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  • ZinkeyZinkey Join Date: 2013-06-25 Member: 185694Members, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Onos, WC 2013 - Shadow, Subnautica Playtester
    ForlornHope wrote: »
    I'm thinking about going along but have never been to anything like it before. I will know absolutely no one and I tend to play very few games other than NS2.

    It's a tad daunting.

    I have thoroughly enjoyed every iseries I have attended and I would recommend it to anyone who considers themself a gamer. What you play at the LAN isnt really that important, people play anything and everything. The only issue may well be if you dont know anybody else in attendance and cant persuade any friends to come with you. I went to my first LAN with my old BF2 clan at the time, so there was a small group of us and it was brilliant. Even thought most of us have moved on to different games and other communities we all still attend the summer iseries as a group and have a great time.

    My recommendation would be to find some people you know, either friends IRL, members of a community you are a part of, or even people on this forum also considering going. When recruiting friends for a LAN its also handy to know that you dont need a PC to play, it is possible to bring a console and there are plenty of people who do so. While they might argue everything you can do at a LAN you can do at home, its all about the atmosphere at a LAN and it is a fantastic one at that.

    I just checked the seat picker and there is one last seat on the row where me and my friends are sitting (quite a few of us intend on playing a fair amount of NS2) so you are more than welcome to join us. They are all really friendly guys (as are most people at these events) and while it may be daunting I've yet to see someone attend a LAN going home disappointed they came :p.

    Feel free to add me on steam (same display name as the forums here), ill be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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  • ForlornHopeForlornHope Join Date: 2003-08-01 Member: 18675Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Gold
    Ta for the info, Zinkey!

    I have to run it past my Steam and RL mates yet so hopefully I'll find a couple of people going along. The offer to join you guys is really kind and I may take you up on that if no one pipes up.

    I'll add you on Steam (once I'm home from work) anyway as I do have a few questions plus you sound like a top chap.

    Cheers!
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  • ForlornHopeForlornHope Join Date: 2003-08-01 Member: 18675Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Gold
    Tried to book the time off and despite no work demand at that time, I couldn't get it. Gits!
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  • ZinkeyZinkey Join Date: 2013-06-25 Member: 185694Members, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Onos, WC 2013 - Shadow, Subnautica Playtester
    Ah thats a shame! Well multiplay run an insomnia LAN every 3-4 months so there are plenty in future to look out for. Maybe I'll see you at the one next summer ;)
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  • kk20kk20 Join Date: 2012-10-30 Member: 164592Members
    edited July 2013
    I remember the ilans. I still have my i2 and i3 stickers on my (now) dads illyama CRT :-)

    LANs are great and a fantastic way of playing some good games and meeting people you often play against. These days I live up in the lakes and with young kids its too much of a hassle to go off LANing.
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  • ForlornHopeForlornHope Join Date: 2003-08-01 Member: 18675Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Gold
    Zinkey - It's a shame to not be there for the NS2 final. It's unlikely to happen again in the UK I reckon so I'm gutted to be missing out.

    I'll definitely look into the next one though!
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  • ZinkeyZinkey Join Date: 2013-06-25 Member: 185694Members, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Onos, WC 2013 - Shadow, Subnautica Playtester
    @kk20 My PC is covered in LAN stickers haha, im starting to run out of room for new ones and I'm reluctant to cover up my past ones xD And yeah I'm not tied down with such commitments yet so I'm always up for a good LAN :p just give it a few years and maybe you can LAN it up with kids when they are a bit older? If they are interested ofc :p

    @ForlornHope Tis a shame indeed! Not sure how unlikely it is of not happening in the UK again, insomnia LANs are some of the biggest in Europe so its entirely possible for NS2 to make another appearance. Guess its sort of dependent on what sort of reception it gets this year, and I'm certainly hopeful its a good one!
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  • blindblind Join Date: 2010-04-17 Member: 71437Members, Squad Five Gold
    I'll be there! :D

    Let's meet up somewhere. Oh, and saturday night is party time ;)
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  • ZinkeyZinkey Join Date: 2013-06-25 Member: 185694Members, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Onos, WC 2013 - Shadow, Subnautica Playtester
    Everybody knows you are going @blind ! :p

    I will be there from thursday until monday in seat H3-Q1, @Ren26 will be there next to me at H3-Q2 so just drop by anytime after you arrive and we can sort something out :)
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  • kelevra386kelevra386 Join Date: 2012-12-18 Member: 175425Members
    Ill be there. Stoked to find out the LAN finals are being held there. I can probably rope 6 people together for a LAN team if there is a fun tournament too.
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  • ForlornHopeForlornHope Join Date: 2003-08-01 Member: 18675Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Gold
    Gah! I'm missing out on meeting the legendary Blind too! :(
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  • ZinkeyZinkey Join Date: 2013-06-25 Member: 185694Members, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Onos, WC 2013 - Shadow, Subnautica Playtester
    @kelevra386 That sounds great, will see what we can sort out, even if there arent that many teams we could always have a few games for fun.

    @ForlornHope it is possible to buy spectator tickets for a day. I assume the final will be on one of the weekend days so if you arent working then you could always show up just for the day to watch the final and to meet Mr Blind ;)
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  • ForlornHopeForlornHope Join Date: 2003-08-01 Member: 18675Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Gold
    I'd need to make a weekend of it really as it's 5 hours there and 5 hours back in the car from Edinburgh. I can't really justify the expense for a day. :(

    I just realised it runs over to the Monday so I checked my work calendar and the same sodding colleague has booked that day off too. FFS!

    Ta for the idea though! :)
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  • MendaspMendasp I touch maps in inappropriate places Valencia, Spain Join Date: 2002-07-05 Member: 884Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Gold, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow, Retired Community Developer
    blind wrote: »
    I'll be there! :D

    Let's meet up somewhere. Oh, and saturday night is party time ;)
    But the final is on wednesday :<
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  • ForlornHopeForlornHope Join Date: 2003-08-01 Member: 18675Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Gold
    We are organising some stuff here:
    http://forums.unknownworlds.com/discussion/131409/i49-whats-happening-whos-going#latest

    I'll also PM people with a plan in case you fancy joining in.
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