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- Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:24 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Wait for Nehalem?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1814
- Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:44 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Wait for Nehalem?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1814
Thanks for your input, Krom :D The cost of the third stick of memory, as well as the energy consumption of Crossfire/SLI, are not issues that are likely to sway my decision. Platform maturity, and new/improved video solutions, will have an impact, though. If I extend my timeline for looking at Nehal...
- Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:15 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Wait for Nehalem?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1814
Wait for Nehalem?
I will be able to afford a new computer, within about two weeks. My primary use for it will be to play a variety of current and upcoming games, like Crysis, Guild Wars 2, and Sims 3. I'll probably overclock, on air-cooling, but only once I find that games are not performing as smoothly as I would li...
- Mon May 23, 2005 1:30 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
Pittsburgh Descent/Halo LAN CANCELLED
Pittsburgh Descent/Halo LAN (June 4 & 5, 2005) is CANCELLED [/b] Despite efforts to find a date that was best for every one, and regardless of the money-back guarantee, there just weren't enough people who were able and willing to attend the event. If I find that more people are willing to regi...
- Mon May 23, 2005 1:15 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
- Wed May 18, 2005 1:33 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
I'm not looking to debate politics, or other such issues. The fact is that your rights are restricted, with or without good reason, on a regular basis. Why do you have to wear a shirt and shoes, in order to get service at a convenience store? Why do some restaurants require a coat and tie? Why can't...
- Mon May 16, 2005 2:18 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
It's not looking good for this event to happen. There are less than three weeks left, and I still need ten more people to sign-up. I can pull in a few local friends to fill up some of the remaining spaces, after that. I'm leaving them off of the list, though, because they're not hardcore Descent pla...
- Thu May 12, 2005 12:59 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
- Mon May 09, 2005 11:47 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
- Mon May 02, 2005 5:05 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
There are several (approximately seven) people who are sitting on the fence about attending this event. Right now, there are only five players on the sign-up list. So, I'm wracking my brain, trying to think of ways to make this thing a success. I have only three more ideas. First, you have nothing t...
- Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:11 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Upgrade Help Please
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3000
- Tue Apr 26, 2005 1:13 am
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
Contest
Are you planning to attend the LAN? Would you like to attend, but money is tight? Could you care less about the admission cost, but it would still be nice to have the extra cash for drinks/smokes/food/more drinks? Win Free Admission to the Pittsburgh Descent/Halo LAN! Just tell your friends to sign-...
- Sat Apr 23, 2005 6:06 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Upgrade Help Please
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3000
This is slightly over the low end of your (800-1,000) budget: $146 - AMD Athlon 64 3000+ $140 - MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum nForce4 Ultra w/Audio, Gigabit LAN, SATA, RAID $237 - Corsair TWINX1024-3200XLPRO 1GB Kit DDR400 Xtra-Low Latency Dual-Channel $339 - MSI NX6800GTX-T2D256E GeForce 6800GT 256MB PCI E...
- Fri Apr 22, 2005 12:29 am
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
I have a feeling that most (if not all) of you will not take the time to see the sights of Pittsburgh. None the less, there are tours , the Carnegie Science Center , the National Aviary , and various bars and clubs in the general area. Let me know, if any of you would like more information on this, ...
- Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:09 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
- Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:19 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
List of Registered Players
I updated the Information Page to include a list of every one who has registered. For those who wonder how many open seats remain, I've posted "Available" next to all spots that have not been filled.
- Fri Apr 15, 2005 2:04 am
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
For those of you who need lodgings, but don't want to stay at the Hampton Inn, I've compiled a brief list of nearby hotels. Holiday Inn Greentree (412) 922-8100 401 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220 US ExtendedStay Carnegie (412) 278-4001 520 N. Bell Ave. Carnegie, PA Best Western Parkway Center In...
- Tue Apr 12, 2005 7:12 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
Directions
These are general directions. If you need any thing more specific, then let me know. This is a basic map of the vicinity. Click here for directions from Philadelphia, New Jersey, or other Eastern locations. Click here for directions from Ohio and other states to the West of Pennsylvania. Click here ...
- Tue Apr 12, 2005 7:03 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
Hampton Inn Pittsburgh Greentree 555 Trumbull Drive â?¢ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205 Phone: (412) 922-0100 â?¢ Fax: (412) 921-7631 Will there be a list of members who sign up that we can view? I apologize for the confusion, and thank you for posting an address that can be entered into mapquest :)...
- Sun Apr 10, 2005 1:14 am
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
I created an Information Page (such as "what to bring" and "rules") for this event.
It's 3:17AM, so I hope that every thing I've posted tonight makes sense
It's 3:17AM, so I hope that every thing I've posted tonight makes sense
- Sun Apr 10, 2005 12:45 am
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
I have reserved a conference room for the event. The capacity is 24, at most (their engineer was on vacation, so I could not speak directly with him, but the manager tells me that there is enough power...for the moment, I'm taking her word for it). It is the Hampton Inn of Greentree . This is a rela...
- Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:00 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
whats the deadline for registration. I intend to settle on a location by this coming Monday (04/10/05). Once that is done, I'll probably use the date when a deposit is needed to determine when early registration will end. I will let you know, as soon as I know :) Of course, when the location is set...
- Fri Apr 01, 2005 8:46 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
I would -have- to rent a computer ... I'm really fussy about computers, though. No fun to play Descent if the rig isn't adequate. My pilot wouldn't be on it. My last stick is too flaky and I probably don't want to get another just for one weekend. My levels and mods and stuff wouldn't be there, nor...
- Wed Mar 30, 2005 1:57 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
I looked through the history of the other threads, because I was certain that I had posted the entrance fee. As it turns out, I was not as certain as I thought, or I'm blind and can't find it :oops: It's $25 for the weekend. This includes the CAT cable from your computer to the hub/switch, participa...
- Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:26 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent 3 LAN Party?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3548
Re: motels
Can you give any information about the cheapest places to stay in the area? I will definitely post information about hotels/motels, restaurants, things for children/families to do in the area (if anyone wants that), directions, what you need to bring, etc. Unfortunately, most of that has to wait un...
- Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:17 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
- Thu Mar 24, 2005 6:26 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
- Thu Mar 24, 2005 5:12 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
- Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:53 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
- Replies: 80
- Views: 10909
Descent3/Halo LAN - Pittsburgh - June 4 & 5
Now that the event has been set for the weekend of June 4th and 5th, I need some input on a few things. What maps should be available? What type of tournaments? - 1v1 - 2v2 - ctf, hoard, entropy Which refreshments? - pizza, hoagies/subs, hotdogs/hamburgers - cola, ginger ale, lemon-lime, water, juic...
- Tue Mar 22, 2005 2:01 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Pittsburgh Descent/Halo LAN Scheduling
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1026
The date is set for the LightningLAN Descent3/Halo Event.
June 4 & 5, 2005.
Pre-registration starts on March 28, 2005 at http://www.lightninglan.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=283
Updates will be posted at http://www.lightninglan.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=4
June 4 & 5, 2005.
Pre-registration starts on March 28, 2005 at http://www.lightninglan.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=283
Updates will be posted at http://www.lightninglan.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=4
- Sat Mar 19, 2005 12:27 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Pittsburgh Descent/Halo LAN Scheduling
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1026
Wow...I'm disappointed in the number of votes :? I thought there were, at least, a dozen pilots who wanted to come. What happened...? Are Descent LANs just a thing of the past? Were the dates inconvenient for too many people? ...or is it some thing that I'm doing? All I can say, at this point, is th...
- Sat Mar 12, 2005 2:04 am
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Pittsburgh Descent/Halo LAN Scheduling
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1026
- Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:45 am
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent 3 LAN Party?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3548
Zero, that's too bad about Califest :( I guess that I do remember hearing something about it happening for three years, then it came to a sudden halt. Maybe, someone needs to pick it back up, again. At the least, I would love to be involved in making it happen. It would be tough to do all of the nec...
- Wed Mar 09, 2005 4:04 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent 3 LAN Party?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3548
- Wed Mar 09, 2005 3:45 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Pittsburgh Descent/Halo LAN Scheduling
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1026
Pittsburgh Descent/Halo LAN Scheduling
Since phpBB doesn't seem to allow for polls to be included in a reply, I'm starting a new topic for the purpose of determining the best weekend to hold this party. If you're asking yourself, "Party? What party??", then you need to take a look through the other thread. It can be found at ww...
- Tue Mar 08, 2005 1:25 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent 3 LAN Party?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3548
It seems like there is some interest, here and among my friends in the Pittsburgh area, in Halo. It's a combination that makes some sense. So, combining them into one LAN is the new plan. how about having one in or near California? If you mean the state of CA, I would love to do that. It seems like ...
- Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:04 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent 3 LAN Party?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3548
I know that it'll be quite a trip for some of you, and I want to say that I appreciate the effort. I'll do my best to make it worth your time and trouble :) So, we have one vote for Halo. I can do that. Are there any other suggestions? Keep in mind that any game can be played, if some one wants to s...
- Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:41 am
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent 3 LAN Party?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3548
- Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:33 am
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent 3 LAN Party?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3548
I'm right outside Pittsburgh so you know I'll be there and I can help with setup and stuff if you need it.:) I'm sorry that I didn't reply to you during my last visit. Apparently, my eyesight isn't as good as it could be :oops: If I've overlooked any posts, with questions or comments, that require ...
- Thu Mar 03, 2005 10:11 pm
- Forum: Descent Multiplayer
- Topic: Descent 3 LAN Party?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3548