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GXL feedback
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#61
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TheFragileMR_SLINmight not be the right thread for this but what happened in ro4 elevate vs. 20b on granary?
there were a ton of pauses.

On Friday, some of the players (namely cozen, ninjanick, and I think deadbolt) were crashing a lot on the iBuyPower PCs. It go to the point where instead of figuring out the issues after the second/third time, players swapped out the iBP PCs for their own.

edit: oh, nick said this like 40 minutes ago. my b, bae.

It was me not deadbolt, but also the beginning was delayed because cyzer had to switch computers right as he got set up, then the new computer got stuck updatinh for over an hour and then had to install tf2

[quote=TheFragile][quote=MR_SLIN]might not be the right thread for this but what happened in ro4 elevate vs. 20b on granary?
there were a ton of pauses.[/quote]

On Friday, some of the players (namely cozen, ninjanick, and I think deadbolt) were crashing a lot on the iBuyPower PCs. It go to the point where instead of figuring out the issues after the second/third time, players swapped out the iBP PCs for their own.

edit: oh, nick said this like 40 minutes ago. my b, bae.[/quote]

It was me not deadbolt, but also the beginning was delayed because cyzer had to switch computers right as he got set up, then the new computer got stuck updatinh for over an hour and then had to install tf2
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#62
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TheFragileI agree with lots of feedback here, and I'm glad everyone is giving much input. However, I think I had only one legitimate issue, so I'm gonna keep it very real right now.

If you get incredibly drunk / high as fuck at your hotel, I don't give a shit. That has nothing to do with GXL or me at that point, and we don't care. However, a few of you got absurdly drunk/high while at the venue (regardless if you're inside the venue or outside in the parking lot). You were a disturbance to a handful of people and, to be blunt, outright creeped out some of the people.

I'm not saying that anyone who consumed any kind of alcohol or smoked were totally unacceptable. I had a few beers myself, and I know that most people who did any kind of drinking were responsible and handled themselves well. However, we don't want to start kicking people out from the event because you are a total wreck.

Just wanted to piggyback the attendee feedback.

As professional hotel roamer this weekend, I think something that annoyed me to no end was people assuming other people would take care of their irresponsibility.

Next year book your hotels early, explicitly tell people if you're planning on staying with them BEFORE you arrive at the event, and for the love of god pay the people for the beds you're occupying.

I mean myself and others booked rooms and still wound up on the floor some nights, and some nights people couldnt stay in their own rooms due to 'unforeseen consequences' LOL.

Either way, next year don't be a mooch. Nothing's more disgusting to me than nerds taking advantage of nerds. If you wanted to stay at the Hampton, book early, not 2 weeks before at another hotel assuming you can just use your invite level nerd virgin status to steal other people's sleeping arrangements. #yolo.

[quote=TheFragile]I agree with lots of feedback here, and I'm glad everyone is giving much input. However, I think I had only one legitimate issue, so I'm gonna keep it very real right now.

If you get incredibly drunk / high as fuck at your hotel, I don't give a shit. That has nothing to do with GXL or me at that point, and we don't care. However, a few of you got absurdly drunk/high while at the venue (regardless if you're inside the venue or outside in the parking lot). You were a disturbance to a handful of people and, to be blunt, outright creeped out some of the people.

I'm not saying that anyone who consumed any kind of alcohol or smoked were totally unacceptable. I had a few beers myself, and I know that most people who did any kind of drinking were responsible and handled themselves well. However, we don't want to start kicking people out from the event because you are a total wreck.[/quote]

Just wanted to piggyback the attendee feedback.

As professional hotel roamer this weekend, I think something that annoyed me to no end was people assuming other people would take care of their irresponsibility.

Next year book your hotels early, explicitly tell people if you're planning on staying with them BEFORE you arrive at the event, and for the love of god pay the people for the beds you're occupying.

I mean myself and others booked rooms and still wound up on the floor some nights, and some nights people couldnt stay in their own rooms due to 'unforeseen consequences' LOL.

Either way, next year don't be a mooch. Nothing's more disgusting to me than nerds taking advantage of nerds. If you wanted to stay at the Hampton, book early, not 2 weeks before at another hotel assuming you can just use your invite level nerd virgin status to steal other people's sleeping arrangements. #yolo.
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#63
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#64
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My issues have been expressed here adequately by others. Since Dr.Shdwpuppet is on the information system problem, I'll start thinking of entertainment options for the downtimes. Got some ideas.

My issues have been expressed here adequately by others. Since Dr.Shdwpuppet is on the information system problem, I'll start thinking of entertainment options for the downtimes. Got some ideas.
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#65
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From a stream viewers perspective of things nothing bothered me besides the long wait times, which was already addressed.
One thing that really bugged me and still bugs me is the layout of the CEVO website. The whole website is confusing. The sidebar takes you to CS, and finding the brackets/finding what teams were playing was a nightmare. Even if you found the brackets on the website they were never updated. But that is out of your control. CEVO cares about TF2, but they care more about CS. Which is understandable since it has a huge player base. I just wanted to see the brackets without having to wait for someone to post challonge link in chat. I guess that could be fixed by putting the challonge links into the announcements.

From a stream viewers perspective of things nothing bothered me besides the long wait times, which was already addressed.
One thing that really bugged me and still bugs me is the layout of the CEVO website. The whole website is confusing. The sidebar takes you to CS, and finding the brackets/finding what teams were playing was a nightmare. Even if you found the brackets on the website they were never updated. But that is out of your control. CEVO cares about TF2, but they care more about CS. Which is understandable since it has a huge player base. I just wanted to see the brackets without having to wait for someone to post challonge link in chat. I guess that could be fixed by putting the challonge links into the announcements.
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#66
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AironMy issues have been expressed here adequately by others. Since Dr.Shdwpuppet is on the information system problem, I'll start thinking of entertainment options for the downtimes. Got some ideas.

Next LAN just give me and Buick a camera and we'll run around doing stupid interviews and meeting the players/attendees to fill up time between matches and fill pauses etc.

I was semi trolling when I started writing this post but to be honest this sounds like it wouldve been awesome.

[quote=Airon]My issues have been expressed here adequately by others. Since Dr.Shdwpuppet is on the information system problem, I'll start thinking of entertainment options for the downtimes. Got some ideas.[/quote]

Next LAN just give me and Buick a camera and we'll run around doing stupid interviews and meeting the players/attendees to fill up time between matches and fill pauses etc.

I was semi trolling when I started writing this post but to be honest this sounds like it wouldve been awesome.
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#67
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instead of waiting screens, maybe send someone to interview some of the spectators

instead of waiting screens, maybe send someone to interview some of the spectators
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#68
RGB LAN
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renxzeninstead of waiting screens, maybe send someone to interview some of the spectators, kinda like a reporter style, we want to live the experience

That's a fantastic idea. Good thinking.

I really appreciate everyone's input here. This past GXL was fantastic, but we will make GXL '15 that much better with everyone's input. I can't wait.

[quote=renxzen]instead of waiting screens, maybe send someone to interview some of the spectators, kinda like a reporter style, we want to live the experience[/quote]

That's a fantastic idea. Good thinking.

I really appreciate everyone's input here. This past GXL was fantastic, but we will make GXL '15 that much better with everyone's input. I can't wait.
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#69
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renxzeninstead of waiting screens, maybe send someone to interview some of the spectators, kinda like a reporter style, we want to live the experience

It was my understanding prior to the event that I'd be doing this. My understanding was we had a wireless mic for me for this purpose, I'd have my own camera person, etc. I was really excited to do just this at LAN.

Unfortunately, two things.. I obviously had to fill in and do a lot of casting, and secondly, whether it was forgotten or abandoned in all the busy times/madness or whatever, interviews in this style sort of fell by the wayside. Maybe someone knows better than me what happened to this.

[quote=renxzen]instead of waiting screens, maybe send someone to interview some of the spectators, kinda like a reporter style, we want to live the experience
[/quote]

It was my understanding prior to the event that I'd be doing this. My understanding was we had a wireless mic for me for this purpose, I'd have my own camera person, etc. I was really excited to do just this at LAN.

Unfortunately, two things.. I obviously had to fill in and do a lot of casting, and secondly, whether it was forgotten or abandoned in all the busy times/madness or whatever, interviews in this style sort of fell by the wayside. Maybe someone knows better than me what happened to this.
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#70
serveme.tf
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My Yurrpeon perspective:

The Good:

  • The TEZC boys, most fun I've had at any LAN
  • Flying Premium Economy with Virgin Atlantic, spoiled for life now
  • Location, loved Phoenixville and the stores/restaurants close to the venue
  • People, y'all so friendly!
  • Everyone in the organisation, all so busy and nice. Helping us out however they could
  • Playing with the DSLR video rig
  • The nervous look on Tagg's face whenever he borrowed my camera
  • Lange hugs
  • Meeting eXtine. It's always the people getting the most shit online that are so nice and hard working at these events. (Hi Byte!)
  • Everyone doing stream production and casting. The amount of work these guys put in is insane. And all that effort paid off, the stream looked amazing and very professional. Loved seeing all the backend stuff specifically written for GXL. Awesome what just a few coders and designers managed to make just for this LAN.

The bad:

  • Internet connection. Really well managed/filtered, but just not fast enough. One external IP is pretty risky too. Probably the best you could get at the venue.
    Glad I work for an American wireless internet provider and brought a backup ;)
  • CEVO computers. We were told we could use these on Saturday. We fixed 6 broken ones that could no longer be used, only for them to be taken from us a few hours later so the CS:GO 'BYOC' boys could play. The actual computers were really good once we fixed them though.

Forgot a lot of good stuff and people I met

My Yurrpeon perspective:

The Good:
[list]
[*] The TEZC boys, most fun I've had at any LAN
[*] Flying Premium Economy with Virgin Atlantic, spoiled for life now
[*] Location, loved Phoenixville and the stores/restaurants close to the venue
[*] People, y'all so friendly!
[*] Everyone in the organisation, all so busy and nice. Helping us out however they could
[*] Playing with the DSLR video rig
[*] The nervous look on Tagg's face whenever he borrowed my camera
[*] Lange hugs
[*] Meeting eXtine. It's always the people getting the most shit online that are so nice and hard working at these events. (Hi Byte!)
[*] Everyone doing stream production and casting. The amount of work these guys put in is insane. And all that effort paid off, the stream looked amazing and very professional. Loved seeing all the backend stuff specifically written for GXL. Awesome what just a few coders and designers managed to make just for this LAN.
[/list]

The bad:
[list]
[*] Internet connection. Really well managed/filtered, but just not fast enough. One external IP is pretty risky too. Probably the best you could get at the venue.
Glad I work for an American wireless internet provider and brought a backup ;)
[*] CEVO computers. We were told we could use these on Saturday. We fixed 6 broken ones that could no longer be used, only for them to be taken from us a few hours later so the CS:GO 'BYOC' boys could play. The actual computers were really good once we fixed them though.
[/list]


Forgot a lot of good stuff and people I met
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#71
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Arie[*] CEVO computers. We were told we could use these on Saturday. We fixed 6 broken ones that could no longer be used, only for them to be taken from us a few hours later so the CS:GO 'BYOC' boys could play. The actual computers were really good once we fixed them though.
[/list]

whaaaat?

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/gynotheory/angry_mob.gif

[quote=Arie]
[*] CEVO computers. We were told we could use these on Saturday. [b] We fixed 6 broken ones that could no longer be used, only for them to be taken from us a few hours later so the CS:GO 'BYOC' boys could play. [/b] The actual computers were really good once we fixed them though.
[/list][/quote]

whaaaat?

[img]http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/gynotheory/angry_mob.gif[/img]
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#72
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GetawhaleIt was my understanding prior to the event that I'd be doing this. My understanding was we had a wireless mic for me for this purpose, I'd have my own camera person, etc. I was really excited to do just this at LAN.

Having a true mobile camera would be awesome, and is something we want to do. Right now our "roaming" cameras aren't that mobile, as they are often tethered to power sources and ethernet lines. As a result, they can usually only move a few feet in any direction. With some decent planning we should be able to work around those limitations though, batteries exist for a reason.

[quote=Getawhale]It was my understanding prior to the event that I'd be doing this. My understanding was we had a wireless mic for me for this purpose, I'd have my own camera person, etc. I was really excited to do just this at LAN.[/quote]

Having a true mobile camera would be awesome, and is something we want to do. Right now our "roaming" cameras aren't that mobile, as they are often tethered to power sources and ethernet lines. As a result, they can usually only move a few feet in any direction. With some decent planning we should be able to work around those limitations though, batteries exist for a reason.
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#73
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Prearranged seating would have been pretty cool. I'd have been willing to pay more to not be at the far end of the venue from most of the action. Between the number of people we had to crawl over to get to anything and the weird timings of matches during the tournament I felt like I had to be glued to my seat.

Prearranged seating would have been pretty cool. I'd have been willing to pay more to not be at the far end of the venue from most of the action. Between the number of people we had to crawl over to get to anything and the weird timings of matches during the tournament I felt like I had to be glued to my seat.
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#74
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ArieLocation, loved Phoenixville and the stores/restaurants close to the venue

someone likes my hometown

wat

[quote=Arie]Location, loved Phoenixville and the stores/restaurants close to the venue[/quote]
someone likes my hometown

wat
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#75
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should i do next gxl or fites

should i do next gxl or fites
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#76
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botmodeArieLocation, loved Phoenixville and the stores/restaurants close to the venuesomeone likes my hometown

wat

It was actually the best part of the LAN. Loved the Moose, loved 212, love PJ Ryans and loved the Bridge.

[quote=botmode][quote=Arie]Location, loved Phoenixville and the stores/restaurants close to the venue[/quote]
someone likes my hometown

wat[/quote]

It was actually the best part of the LAN. Loved the Moose, loved 212, love PJ Ryans and loved the Bridge.
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#77
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cage-should i do next gxl or fites

the obvious answer is both :)

[quote=cage-]should i do next gxl or fites[/quote]

the obvious answer is both :)
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#78
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Got 2 splinters from the tables :(

I understand the logistics of chairs but the chairs the Pro players were using were nice. Can that just be an upgrade option during registration please?

Got 2 splinters from the tables :(

I understand the logistics of chairs but the chairs the Pro players were using were nice. Can that just be an upgrade option during registration please?
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#79
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I do like the idea of various upgrade options during registration to improve the level of comfort/logistics throughout the LAN. So like Sylon said maybe a chair upgrade, reserved seating, etc.

I do like the idea of various upgrade options during registration to improve the level of comfort/logistics throughout the LAN. So like Sylon said maybe a chair upgrade, reserved seating, etc.
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#80
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Actually something else I just remembered that kind of bugged me, we didn't have access to outside mumbles. I was hoping to connect with some of my clanmates that couldn't make it for late night pugs or play in some TF2 Centers.

Actually something else I just remembered that kind of bugged me, we didn't have access to outside mumbles. I was hoping to connect with some of my clanmates that couldn't make it for late night pugs or play in some TF2 Centers.
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#81
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the only things that I can think of is a couple more trash bins. They where quite full. Secondly instead of using yellow tape next time please use a table to stop people from running on the power cables.

the only things that I can think of is a couple more trash bins. They where quite full. Secondly instead of using yellow tape next time please use a table to stop people from running on the power cables.
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#82
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SylonDMSActually something else I just remembered that kind of bugged me, we didn't have access to outside mumbles. I was hoping to connect with some of my clanmates that couldn't make it for late night pugs or play in some TF2 Centers.

Due to networking concerns, this was determined to not be an option. I can bring it back up with the network/hardware guy for '15 but he was VERY adamant about how the network would be setup and what would and wouldn't be accessible from the outside.

[quote=SylonDMS]Actually something else I just remembered that kind of bugged me, we didn't have access to outside mumbles. I was hoping to connect with some of my clanmates that couldn't make it for late night pugs or play in some TF2 Centers.[/quote]

Due to networking concerns, this was determined to not be an option. I can bring it back up with the network/hardware guy for '15 but he was VERY adamant about how the network would be setup and what would and wouldn't be accessible from the outside.
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#83
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Kaptan_kulthe only things that I can think of is a couple more trash bins. They where quite full. Secondly instead of using yellow tape next time please use a table to stop people from running on the power cables.

http://i01.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/1857523445/2014_Hot_Style_Large_2_Channel_Cable.jpg

[quote=Kaptan_kul]the only things that I can think of is a couple more trash bins. They where quite full. Secondly instead of using yellow tape next time please use a table to stop people from running on the power cables.[/quote]

[img]http://i01.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/1857523445/2014_Hot_Style_Large_2_Channel_Cable.jpg[/img]
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