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FBL-P10: Coverage Posted |
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I accept that the FBL website has been somewhat lacking in, well, any kind of updates for the last few months and for this I apologise.
I hope to be able to announce the next public FBL event in the near future but until then, i've finally got around to posting the FBL-P10 Coverage.
Featuring the random hot air balloon launch that showed up to use the field as their launch site, outdoor shenenigans, BBQ photos - oh and some photos of the LAN too, you can find the gallery of photos on the FBL coverage site here.
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FBL-P10 Webcams |
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We're all now at FBL-P10, the Friday night of oblivion has been and gone and we're now settling down to some gaming.
The webcams are now broadcasting. Check them out: here
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FBL-P10: Your Reminder! |
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Well hallo FBL'ers,
It's now officially 'mere days' until FBL-P10 kicks off, so this is your reminder!
When?
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The LAN begins at 20:00 on Friday 7th September and runs right through until 18:00 on Sunday the 9th.
ZOMG read this bit!
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This event sold out in record time, just a few minutes in fact. As a result we do have a fair few people who would have liked to attend who didn't manage to pay in time. Therefore, if you are no longer able to attend PLEASE contact one of the staff so we can sort a refund and let someone else take your place. Even if it's a last minute cancellation, please let us know anyway as we may still be able to fill your seat.
Additionally, if anyone is yet to pick their seat or wants to change seat - remember this is all handled on the website here so remember to check your seat.
The usual event details post will be posted later this week, but i'll cover the major details now.
Sleeping
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As with FBL-P9, sleeping space is limited to one of the two changing rooms. While there's actually a fair bit of space in there, it is STRONGLY recommended that you bring a tent and camp outside if at all possible. There will NOT be room for everyone to sleep in the changing room.
For the oppulant, you can also book a room in the nearby hotel if you wish. It's recently re-branded from Marriott to Holiday Inn.
Bookings can be made online here.
As normal, showers will be available from Saturday morning onwards. Remember to bring a towel.
The LAN
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As usual, Friday night will be gaming mixed with par-tay. The LAN will be providing limited food and drink, but don't expect us to supply you with booze and grub all weekend - you will need to bring your own!
If anyone has any 'big game' suggestions for the rest of the LAN, please feel free to post on the FBL forums to give everyone else the chance to get everything installed and patched ready for the LAN.
Weather permitting, we'll be running a BBQ too, but you might have to venture outside into the daylight if you want to partake. :)
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If anyone has any questions or queries, please feel free to drop me an e-mail, grab any of the FBL staff in #fatboylan on Quakenet IRC or ask on the forums.
CU @ LAN!
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FBL-P10 Signups Open |
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That's right! Signups for FBL-P10 are now OPEN so get those payments in!
When: 7th - 9th Sep 2007
Where: Padworth Village Hall
How Much: £25 for participants, £5 for spectators
Capacity: 28
Fun: Lots
You can pay online with via the website - simply follow the links in the signup process. Alternatively, payments can be made via PayPal to giles@fatboylan.co.uk (Please add £1 for PayPal payments to cover the charges).
CU@LAN lol.
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FatboyLAN P10 Dates Announced! |
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That's right! In some sort of shock efficiency, we're giving more than 5 minutes notice of the dates of this FBL.
Those all important details:
Starts: Friday 7th September 20:00
Finishes: Sunday 9th September 18:00
Venue: Padworth Village Hall between Newbury and Reading
Signups Open: Wednesday 27th June 19:00
Price: £25 Participant Ticket, £5 Spectator
Booze: Plentiful
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Live from FBL-P9 |
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That's right!
We're now into day 2 of FBL-P9; and we're about to get stuck into some games of 'old school' BF1942 after enjoying far too much meat from the BBQ.
Keep up with the event even if you're not here via the webcams which you can find here.
:)
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FatBoyLAN-P9 Signups Open! |
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Oh yes, That's right!
Signups for the next FatBoyLAN Padworth, FBL-P9 event are now open. The LAN will run from 20:00 on the 20th of April right through until 18:00 on the 22nd.
Why P9? Well the summer event was still technically P8, but we called it Summer 2006 or something. We don't like to get confused, and counting is too hard, so this is FBL-P9
It has indeed been a very long time since the last FBL, so let's make this one go with a bang to make up for it!
Now I know a LOT of you will be thinking that date sounds familiar. That's because it clashes with BugAlugs' 30th Birthday Weekend. Allow me to explain.
We have had the hall booked for months. Before Jay announced his shindig. However, we've been waiting for some issues with the hall to be cleared up before we announced. We now cannot un-book the hall. If we did, we'd still have to pay and we really can't afford to lose that much money. FBL turns no profit as most of you know, so it'd have to be funded out of our own pockets.
I personally am gutted that I'll be missing Jay's birthday, as I know are other FBL staff. I can only apologise that it turned out this way, but there's nothing we can do without losing a lot of money. I really hope Jay gets the attendance at his party that he wants and deserves, and that we don't take anyone away who was planning to go.
One big change for this event unfortunately is a change of circumstances at the hall. Due to an insanely large amount of vandalism at the hall from local idiots, the committee took a decision to move a Caretaker on-site permanently. He now has a flat in the Westbury Committee room, commonly referred to as the Sleeping Room. This of course means we have a little less space than normal. We do have both shower rooms available all weekend for sleeping, with no footballers coming in and disturbing, so that will make things easier. However, by far the best way to sleep now at FBL will be in a tent. I repeat please please camp at this FBL if you can. We may only open one shower room for sleeping to allow for showererers in the morning, so assume that space will be very limited (and cold and hard).
With those two bits of unfortunate news out of the way - here's what you can expect from the lan:
- 46 hours of great gaming with some actual organisation :o
- The great party atmosphere you've come to expect from an FBL, especially on the Friday night
- Music, Movies, Big Screen games, GeeDee naked
- Very fast selling tickets - only 28 participant places!
The cost of the event is £25, £5 more than previous events due to increased hall costs. From my limited research, that still makes us one of the cheapest LANs in the UK, it won't break the bank.
Don't forget you can now pay for the events directly on the website. Just follow the prompts during the signup process to do so, or you can sign up then come back to pay at your leisure on the "View Bookings" page under Edit Account.
Once you've paid for your place online, your status will automatically be updated on the website to Paid and you can go right ahead and pick yourself a seat.
If you do not wish to pay online, then simply complete the signup process as usual; but don't follow the online payments link. We still accept payment by PayPal to giles@fatboylan.co.uk (PayPal payments are subject to a £1 surcharge), direct bank transfer (contact GeeDee for account info), cheque or cash prior to the event.
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User Account Issues |
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A notice to all users - a small number of user accounts on this site will currently be unable to log-in. This is due to a software upgrade on our hosts. The issue has been fixed now, however anyone who changed their password or signed up before the issue was spotted will need to Reset their password before they can log in. If you encounter any problems, grab an op in #fatboylan on Quakenet.
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Summer Party 06 - In your base, killing your dudes |
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With mere hours till the par-tay, this should give you the low down on the experience we like to call FBL coming your way.
Times & Transport
The event officially starts at 20:00 on Friday 4th August. If you intend to arrive before this time; please let us know as you might end up sitting in the carkpark outside an empty hall! Event mobile contact numbers will be posted in the topic in #fatboylan on Quakenet IRC on Friday afteroon. Also please note that punters will not be setting up ahead of time (unless we are totally set up and ready to go early), so if you don't want to be hanging around - don't arrive before 20:00!
If you are travelling by train; then we can usually provide lifts from Aldermaston train station. If you are going to need a lift and have not already arranged this; please let us know your arrival time as soon as possible. You can e-mail Giles or grab someone on IRC.
If you are travelling by road; you can find directions to Padworth Village Hall on the directions page here.
The event ends at 18:00 on Sunday 6th March. Please make sure you are packed up by this time so we can call the hazard team in to clear up the mess (i.e Brian puts on his dress and some rubber gloves).
Sleeping Space
There will be the usual sleeping space available at FBL - Summer Party 06.
We know the local football team will be using the changing rooms on Sunday at least, very possibly Saturday too. For this reason, we strongly suggest you don't sleep in the changing rooms for this event unless you plan to get up and out of the way early.
The usual 'main' sleeping room will also be available, in which you won't be disturbed after a long night of self inflicted liver abuse. Space on the floor can be limited however and earplugs might be a good idea if synchronized snoring doesn't relax you!
The best (and recommended) sleeping option is to bring a tent and camp out. The weather should be perfect for it and you get your own space with no interruption or snoring masses. There's plenty of camping space for all so bring a tent if you have one.
Finally, if you like to LAN in comfort (and can afford it), you can book a room at the hotel just down the road. The website suggests rooms are still available for the LAN weekend. The hotel is only a couple of minutes walk (or stagger) from the venue and is without a doubt the most comfortable way to spend the night. :) Details and online bookings are available here (I'll see you down there! ;) ).
Showers
The 9 showers are available for use in the mornings as always. Don't forget to bring a towel and washkit.
Entertainment
That's right! As this is the summer FBL, you can expect the sublime FBL cocktail of LAN gaming and fun in the sun. Friday night will be setting up followed by partying till you drop with a dash of light gaming.
On Saturday morning, the Bouncy Castle, now famous at summer FBLs arrives and will remain until Sunday afternoon. We will be running a BBQ and a little bird tells me there may be some aquatic action too. Expect plenty to do outside over the weekend!
When the sun goes down, we will retire back inside for some mass gaming action - so bring your favourite games! Check the forums for the 'What games to play' discussion thread and more. Add your suggestions there!
Food & Drink
FBL will be providing a limited amount of food & drink during the course of the LAN. We'll get some big pizzas and various other meat based goodies in as well as some cummunal drinks for the evenings. You will also need to bring you own food to eat - we won't be feeding you all weekend!
The hall has a large kitchen with hobs, an oven, fridge / freezer, microwave and plenty of cutlery / crockery which everyone is free to use. Please tidy up after yourself!
In addition, Sainsbury Savacentre; McDonalds & KFC are approx. 10 mins drive from the hall if you need to go shopping during the LAN.
It is also highly recommended that punters and spectators alike bring along some drink of their own for the evenings!! ;)
If anyone wants food / drink picking up from the cash & carry; drop me an e-mail with anything you want and how much you are willing to spend. Obviously, small amounts are not available from the cash & carry, but we can pick up multipacks of pretty much anything when we hit Costco and settle at the event.
Network Information
802.11g wireless will be available for all participants at the LAN, so you can idle like a pro whilst gaming. :)
We also have broadband internet access available from the event, so you can stay in touch via e-mail / IM / IRC and browse the web.
Additionally: Please make sure your machine is fully updated with all the critical updates from Windows Update and that any anti virus software is up to date before you leave for the LAN.
Please Note: Only participants are permitted to bring computers. No spectators with laptops please.
Finally
If you have any further questions; then either get in touch with us via IRC (#fatboylan on Quakenet) or e-mail Giles
Mere hours. Bring it on!
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It's getting close! |
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Right then, with just two weeks and three days until the LAN of the summer, I think that it's about time we get some of this party atmosphere started!
What have we got lined up for you?
* The usual 46 Hours of gaming
* The usual BBQ
* The usual Bouncy castle of win
* The usual Pool of love
Heres a few pictures to remind you why you are coming:
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