Updated: Attention to all CDC players
With only less than two weeks to go, there are a few important issues that each gamer should be aware off to make your weekend a more fun experience.
Please check this forum post regularly as we will use it to update players over the upcoming days. Team Captains, MAKE SURE EVERY TEAM MEMBER READS THIS.
If you have any further questions, please put them in this forum category, rather than a journal to be sure that an official crew member will answer the question for you.
Payment Details for Cabins
Bankaccount 48.62.00.124
To: WZZRD Jelle Op den Akker
IBAN: NL72ABNA0486200124
ABNANL2A
Bookings code: CDC3-Budget-
Add your Team's name(s)
[bYou are allowed to drink and play[/b]]
Unlike at many other events, ours does allow alcoholic substances to alter the outcome of the tournament. Although it is not guaranteed that you will play better, some players claimed they felt they were playing MUCH better and that their gameplay became much more aggressive on defense. Whether that is a good thing is up to you guys.
[bBe on time, pay attention to your starting times[/b]]
Even though a LAN match schedule is very hard to stick by, we will try to notify all teams throughout the entire weekend on when their matches will start.
In return, please make sure you have made an admin aware of your team's FULL presence at least 30 minutes before the start of your setup period prior to your game.
Setup times have been increased to 40 minutes on average, sometimes less and sometimes more, so make sure you take this into account.
I assume this should not be a problem as 90% of the ET players (instead of CoD players) love to hang out at the venue anyways. I guess ET players are more sociable ;)
[bTry not to break anything at your accommodation.[/b]]
Last time, a picknick table was damaged which costed the renting company 140 euros because some of the players found it funny not to report it. THIS TIME WE (Wzzrd, Tosspot and I) ARE RESPONSIBLE, which means that if you break something, in essence we will be screwed and ultimately decreasing our chances to run events there.
[bAttendance is Free[/b]]
Anyone that wants to drop by and meet the ET and WSW players, you are more than welcome to come and also join the party. In case you want to watch the finals in the cinema hall, you will need to request a badge, which you only get if you are a member of this lovely community called crossfire.nu.
For security reasons, players and other attendees will get badges so they are able to walk to the appropriate cinema hall in the Cinestar building. Make yourself known with the designated admin to get such a badge on Sunday
[bContact information[/b]]
Our contact details:
Remao "Cash" Tummers
+31641724640
Stuart "TosspoT" Saw
+447747142534
[bCoverage[/b]]
As we are trying to make the Crossfire LANs bigger and ultimately boosting ET and CoD2, we ask you to consider the fact that you will be filmed by a production crew. It might occur that you will be asked for an video interview. We ask you to make yourselves available for this in a somewhat professional manner.
It surely doesn't have to be strict and serious, but foul language is something which we cannot beep out on the live stream :P And it won't look good to our potential sponsors for future events or eSports in general. ;)
Cheering, grouphugs etc. is all allowed of course ;)
When you are spectating the match, please keep in mind that our camera crew will be trying to film the players so please give our crew the room they need to make this event also worth to watch to the outside world. Please listen to the request and instructions from the Multiplay and Crossfire crew.
[bPC Setup[/b]]
Due to a pretty full schedule, we will be very strict to have all matches start on time. Players will have 30-45 minutes to setup and warmup, however once those minutes are over, the match will be started preceded by the random map draw. Once that is done, both teams will have one more minute before the match starts.
Note: Practice installing your mouse and keyboard a few times, to decrease your precious setup time and have more time to warm up
Concerning ET matches, there are no breaks between the first two rounds, but in case of a decider a 5 minute break will be allowed if both teams agree.
We are very much aware that the setup times are limited (at least 30, but mostly 45 minutes), however most problems and delays are not caused by faulty equipment but by the lack of knowledge and routine to poperly install your keyboard and mouse or the sheer fact that people just are clueless on what they are doing.
We urge you to deinstall your drivers and settings a few times from your current computer just to find out in what order you should install certain things when you are trying it.
I cannot stress this enough, but after 30 minutes of setup time, the matches are a go, so it is in your interest to get this stuff nailed down so you will not be stressed for time during the event. It surely is not a big effort to try it a few times to find the proper procedure.
In addition, bring all your drivers and configs on a usb key and upload them somewhere. You will not be able to use any CD's for installing your stuff.
During setup time, if you have problems setting up your PC, make yourself known ASAP to an admin. Some of the problems you encounter are easy things to resolve by our experienced crew. The longer you wait, the less time you will have to warm up, which will not positively affect your match performance ;) If you decide to warn admins on five minutes prior to start, you risk playing with crappy settings as we HAVE to start on time.
Based on last event's experience with the problems players faced setting up their PC's, it is utterly crucial that players will stick to a few rules for setting up their PC's.
Last event, there were players that thought editing the BIOS settings of computers would be a great thing. In fact, two of such events costed us 3 hours in delays for the RtCW tournament ;)
In retrospect of that, we will be accommodating players with a software package ready on each PC with the software people will need to setup their station.
This will also include a quick system restore option, which will be mandatory for each player to run once when he replaces another player at a PC. This system restore will not take more than 3 minutes and will save you many problems installing your own settings as all settings are returned to default.
Over the course of the upcoming days until Sunday 16th of September 23:59 CET, you will have the chance to request different types of software which you would require to setup your PC.
[bWhat is and isn't allowed?[/b]]
The type of software which you will not need to request as they will be installed by us on all PC's are:
USB rate changer (by Raziel) (We are considiring to deny any other USB rate changer as this one is utterly easy to use)
Windows Acceleration Remover
CPL Mouse Fix
Mouserate Checker
An ET config, which will have the correct Sound setting which should resolve the sound bug, that was occurring last event.
The only types of software which you can request are in the categories of:
Mouse drivers
Mouse support software.
In some occassions, keyboards require software. These will be considered on individual basis.
The type of software you don't even have to bother requesting as they will be illegal to setup are:
video card firmware or updates.
other video card drivers.
sound card drivers or updates.
No riva stuff to enhace your sight.
Basically anything related
In case players are found to install (malicious) software which recks the PC's without priorly informing one of the admins, you are seriously risking punishment. In addition, the one player that wants to tweak his BIOS settings will be punished by Maverick and Ronner, which should not be pleasant :P
More information on how to install certain things, can be found http://www.xfire.be/?x=tutorial&mode=item&id=42
To make any formal requeststo have your software included in the package, please send your emails to remao.tummers at gmail dot com
[bAccommodation Information[/b]]
As I have received some emails from worried people, who did not have received confirmation, I have been in contact with WZZRD to sort this out.
Due to the high amount of requests and massive continuous changes (due to roster changes etc), a final round of confirmation emails will be sent out in the upcoming 48 hours.
This email will also include information on how to pay and be 100% certain you will have a roof to sleep under during the weekend. If you have not received anything in the upcoming 48 hours, mail WZZRD (at tymenboon at wzzrd dot nl) immediately.
Make sure you be absolutely clear about the number of people you wish to book for, your own contact information and the names (and team name) of those you are booking for.
[bCDC Directions Guide[/b]]
This Image features the overlay of the area of the event with directions for those staying in a bungalow. This journal features directions for those driving to the event. Both are courtesy of Nuke
[bWZZRD Gamestation's specification[/b]]
WZZRD Gaming Cafés has released their specifications for the 44 brand new game computers which will be used for the official tournament. They are as followed:
MB: Asus MBI P5B intel S775
Proc: Intel core duo E6300 1,86 ghz
RAM: 2x Crucial 512 mb DDR2 PC2-5300
GFX: Point VGA 7950GT 512 PCI-E
HDD: Maxtor 250 GB 7200 rpm SATAII
Mon: Samsung SM 960 BF 19 inch TFT (WideScreen 4 ms GreytoGrey)
Please check this forum post regularly as we will use it to update players over the upcoming days. Team Captains, MAKE SURE EVERY TEAM MEMBER READS THIS.
If you have any further questions, please put them in this forum category, rather than a journal to be sure that an official crew member will answer the question for you.
Payment Details for Cabins
Bankaccount 48.62.00.124
To: WZZRD Jelle Op den Akker
IBAN: NL72ABNA0486200124
ABNANL2A
Bookings code: CDC3-Budget-
Add your Team's name(s)
[bYou are allowed to drink and play[/b]]
Unlike at many other events, ours does allow alcoholic substances to alter the outcome of the tournament. Although it is not guaranteed that you will play better, some players claimed they felt they were playing MUCH better and that their gameplay became much more aggressive on defense. Whether that is a good thing is up to you guys.
[bBe on time, pay attention to your starting times[/b]]
Even though a LAN match schedule is very hard to stick by, we will try to notify all teams throughout the entire weekend on when their matches will start.
In return, please make sure you have made an admin aware of your team's FULL presence at least 30 minutes before the start of your setup period prior to your game.
Setup times have been increased to 40 minutes on average, sometimes less and sometimes more, so make sure you take this into account.
I assume this should not be a problem as 90% of the ET players (instead of CoD players) love to hang out at the venue anyways. I guess ET players are more sociable ;)
[bTry not to break anything at your accommodation.[/b]]
Last time, a picknick table was damaged which costed the renting company 140 euros because some of the players found it funny not to report it. THIS TIME WE (Wzzrd, Tosspot and I) ARE RESPONSIBLE, which means that if you break something, in essence we will be screwed and ultimately decreasing our chances to run events there.
[bAttendance is Free[/b]]
Anyone that wants to drop by and meet the ET and WSW players, you are more than welcome to come and also join the party. In case you want to watch the finals in the cinema hall, you will need to request a badge, which you only get if you are a member of this lovely community called crossfire.nu.
For security reasons, players and other attendees will get badges so they are able to walk to the appropriate cinema hall in the Cinestar building. Make yourself known with the designated admin to get such a badge on Sunday
[bContact information[/b]]
Our contact details:
Remao "Cash" Tummers
+31641724640
Stuart "TosspoT" Saw
+447747142534
[bCoverage[/b]]
As we are trying to make the Crossfire LANs bigger and ultimately boosting ET and CoD2, we ask you to consider the fact that you will be filmed by a production crew. It might occur that you will be asked for an video interview. We ask you to make yourselves available for this in a somewhat professional manner.
It surely doesn't have to be strict and serious, but foul language is something which we cannot beep out on the live stream :P And it won't look good to our potential sponsors for future events or eSports in general. ;)
Cheering, grouphugs etc. is all allowed of course ;)
When you are spectating the match, please keep in mind that our camera crew will be trying to film the players so please give our crew the room they need to make this event also worth to watch to the outside world. Please listen to the request and instructions from the Multiplay and Crossfire crew.
[bPC Setup[/b]]
Due to a pretty full schedule, we will be very strict to have all matches start on time. Players will have 30-45 minutes to setup and warmup, however once those minutes are over, the match will be started preceded by the random map draw. Once that is done, both teams will have one more minute before the match starts.
Note: Practice installing your mouse and keyboard a few times, to decrease your precious setup time and have more time to warm up
Concerning ET matches, there are no breaks between the first two rounds, but in case of a decider a 5 minute break will be allowed if both teams agree.
We are very much aware that the setup times are limited (at least 30, but mostly 45 minutes), however most problems and delays are not caused by faulty equipment but by the lack of knowledge and routine to poperly install your keyboard and mouse or the sheer fact that people just are clueless on what they are doing.
We urge you to deinstall your drivers and settings a few times from your current computer just to find out in what order you should install certain things when you are trying it.
I cannot stress this enough, but after 30 minutes of setup time, the matches are a go, so it is in your interest to get this stuff nailed down so you will not be stressed for time during the event. It surely is not a big effort to try it a few times to find the proper procedure.
In addition, bring all your drivers and configs on a usb key and upload them somewhere. You will not be able to use any CD's for installing your stuff.
During setup time, if you have problems setting up your PC, make yourself known ASAP to an admin. Some of the problems you encounter are easy things to resolve by our experienced crew. The longer you wait, the less time you will have to warm up, which will not positively affect your match performance ;) If you decide to warn admins on five minutes prior to start, you risk playing with crappy settings as we HAVE to start on time.
Based on last event's experience with the problems players faced setting up their PC's, it is utterly crucial that players will stick to a few rules for setting up their PC's.
Last event, there were players that thought editing the BIOS settings of computers would be a great thing. In fact, two of such events costed us 3 hours in delays for the RtCW tournament ;)
In retrospect of that, we will be accommodating players with a software package ready on each PC with the software people will need to setup their station.
This will also include a quick system restore option, which will be mandatory for each player to run once when he replaces another player at a PC. This system restore will not take more than 3 minutes and will save you many problems installing your own settings as all settings are returned to default.
Over the course of the upcoming days until Sunday 16th of September 23:59 CET, you will have the chance to request different types of software which you would require to setup your PC.
[bWhat is and isn't allowed?[/b]]
The type of software which you will not need to request as they will be installed by us on all PC's are:
USB rate changer (by Raziel) (We are considiring to deny any other USB rate changer as this one is utterly easy to use)
Windows Acceleration Remover
CPL Mouse Fix
Mouserate Checker
An ET config, which will have the correct Sound setting which should resolve the sound bug, that was occurring last event.
The only types of software which you can request are in the categories of:
Mouse drivers
Mouse support software.
In some occassions, keyboards require software. These will be considered on individual basis.
The type of software you don't even have to bother requesting as they will be illegal to setup are:
video card firmware or updates.
other video card drivers.
sound card drivers or updates.
No riva stuff to enhace your sight.
Basically anything related
In case players are found to install (malicious) software which recks the PC's without priorly informing one of the admins, you are seriously risking punishment. In addition, the one player that wants to tweak his BIOS settings will be punished by Maverick and Ronner, which should not be pleasant :P
More information on how to install certain things, can be found http://www.xfire.be/?x=tutorial&mode=item&id=42
To make any formal requeststo have your software included in the package, please send your emails to remao.tummers at gmail dot com
[bAccommodation Information[/b]]
As I have received some emails from worried people, who did not have received confirmation, I have been in contact with WZZRD to sort this out.
Due to the high amount of requests and massive continuous changes (due to roster changes etc), a final round of confirmation emails will be sent out in the upcoming 48 hours.
This email will also include information on how to pay and be 100% certain you will have a roof to sleep under during the weekend. If you have not received anything in the upcoming 48 hours, mail WZZRD (at tymenboon at wzzrd dot nl) immediately.
Make sure you be absolutely clear about the number of people you wish to book for, your own contact information and the names (and team name) of those you are booking for.
[bCDC Directions Guide[/b]]
This Image features the overlay of the area of the event with directions for those staying in a bungalow. This journal features directions for those driving to the event. Both are courtesy of Nuke
[bWZZRD Gamestation's specification[/b]]
WZZRD Gaming Cafés has released their specifications for the 44 brand new game computers which will be used for the official tournament. They are as followed:
MB: Asus MBI P5B intel S775
Proc: Intel core duo E6300 1,86 ghz
RAM: 2x Crucial 512 mb DDR2 PC2-5300
GFX: Point VGA 7950GT 512 PCI-E
HDD: Maxtor 250 GB 7200 rpm SATAII
Mon: Samsung SM 960 BF 19 inch TFT (WideScreen 4 ms GreytoGrey)
???
It had to do with the sound drivers yes, but there was a way around it by changing some settings in your own config.
There is a new version of the drivers for the sound card (according to the WZZRD tech guy), so everything might be fine, but I rather be 99% sure than 98% ;)
LOL
it was problem with sound drivers last time , it worked on some pcs when someone changed drivers..
Unlike at many other events, ours does allow alcoholic substances to alter the outcome of the tournament. Although it is not guaranteed that you will play better, some players claimed they felt they were playing MUCH better and that their gameplay became much more aggressive on defense. Whether that is a good thing is up to you guys."
:D cu there Cash !
Winghaven for sure.
n1 post ;)
We all seen this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5ZpauzaHIs
<3 =D
and what's up with the guys at WZZRD?
still no reply about the bungalows.
We cannot forbid it in the venue, but some sympathy towards non smokers is requested to keep everyone happy.
I can understand that some are used to having a smoke during the game....which is fine. But for other occassions please smoke outside or in the foyer or away from the player area.
We have a new airconditioning system in the venue, so air circulation will be better this time.
Inside is a bit over the top, I guess. It is a pretty pervasive odor.
(Not me, but it would probably suck for anyone like that...)
most awesome, could get like 8 people layed around in there.
ofc should be !!
Wireless keyboards are fine aswell?
I assume you mean the wireless Logitech keyboards. If that is the case, WZZRD has a similar logitech keyboard already attached to the PC which you can use. The lay out of the keys are almost the same as those for wireless keyboards.
Let me know which type you are using and I will look into it.
Don't know if that'll help much ;)
It will even save you time setting up ;)
The latest you could arrive in Holland would be around 8:00 CET, because it will take another 2,5 hours by train and 30/40 mins to get from your plane, pickup luggage and get on the train.
I would really recommend coming in on thursday night, however if that is not possible and you cannot arrive around noon, we can consider other options if you are late.
And remembering from last time, the last night was really great just to be there. Perhaps you don't want to miss the final crazy night ;)
Most ppl leave on mondays.
so i really should leave on the friday- thanks anyhow though!
WZZRD has this one:
[img|left]http://www.net4u.be/catalog/images/products/1325.jpg[/img]
how do you proof that if i may ask?
People attending the LAN don't just drop out of the sky, so a full proof system is not really needed. And I don't think that for outsiders an ET final is that interesting to watched ;)
Normally the NS even runs additional trains but if you are coming by car, I would recommend parking your car either early during that day (sunday) or parking it at the cabins and just walk to the venue.
There are people everywhere making foto's and video's and nobody really cared. Maybe dont use the flash while players are playing, cause thats kinda annoying. You can bring your laptop with you , but there are always some computers available where you can check xfire or other stuff. Its gonna be cool m8, dont worry :)
But ask Cash or Tosspot, they run the show
If your laptop has a wireless network card, then I can almost guarantee you will have internet. If you would require a LAN cable, I cannot at this time as we are even using a second router to have all Gaming stations connected.
To increase your chances, bring a UDP cable with you just to be sure. If you have wireless, then don't bother ;)
However, our crew is also on site with their computers, if you need to write a news item or do an update, I am sure we can find you some spare minutes on our admin PC's.
There are also solutions for these kind of problems ;)
Looking forward to those czech chicks, next week
:D
Owned !
Whats the Nr of Taxi ??