ASLAN a lanning event for gaming fun
ASLAN (Air-Stream LAN) is a lanning event for gaming fun and also to promote the presence of the Air Stream wireless community in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide. Approximately 6 ASLAN events are planned to be held each calendar year.
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ASLAN Dates:
Location
ASLAN is now located at the Hillcrest Community Centre on Queensborough Ave in Hillcrest, South Australia. It can be accessed from North East Rd or Fosters Rd as shown on the map below. Note that the carpark entrance is on the north/west side of Queensborough Ave.
Competitions
The competitions will be announced closer to the event date but often include titles like: :
- Air-Stream Challenge
- Call of Duty 4
- Crysis Wars
- Flatout 2
- Blur
- Race Driver GRID
- Supreme Commander
- TrackMania Nations
- Open TTD
- Team Fortress 2
- Left 4 Dead 2
Each competition has a great prize which will be announced closer to the event date.
Please note, in the interests of the general lanning atmosphere, you can only win 1 Individual Prize and 1 Team prize. This is done to give others a chance at enjoying themselves still.
Sponsors:
If your business, club or organisation would like to be a sponsor at our event or would like a presence at the event, please contact the ASLAN Committee
About the setup:
ASLAN will provide you with:
- one seat / half a table (if you want a comfier seat bring your own as some do)
- one power point, you will be required to bring a power board if you need more
- one gigabit network port and network cable (Connected to Air-Stream Community Wireless Network)
- Computer (box, monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables)
- Alcohol (ASLan is an open age event)
- Heaters / Fans (a small fan is only permissible upon request for serious cooling issues)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ASLAN?
ASLAN is LAN Party which aims to promote the Air-Stream community wireless and lanning in the northern suburbs.
What do I need to bring to ASLAN?
You'll need your computer system, equipped with a network card (your modem is NOT your network card). We'll provide the tables, chairs, power and necessary network hardware and network cable. We can't always promise more than one power point per lanner so if you need more be sure to bring a power board. We also recommend you bring headphones instead of speakers. If using speakers understand that ASLAN admins may direct you to turn your speakers down so that you will not take away from fellow ASLanners having a good time.
Who is the ASLAN Team?
- Geoffrey Woodberry (ASLAN Co-Ordinator)
- Daniel Moscon (Front Door, Catering Admin)
- Matthew Thompson (General / Gaming)
- Paul Parry (Network Admin)
- Michael Kellow (Gaming Admin)
- Mark Madon (Promotions / Poster Designs)
Can I bring a dedicated server to ASLAN?
Yes. Provided an admin knows about it. In this case, Paul Parry (Pazza) or a member of the server team should be apprised of the additional machine. Under no circumstances are private file servers permitted. This only applies to game servers, which must be located in the farm.
Is there parking at ASLAN?
Parking at the Hillcrest Community Centre is in plentiful supply. You should have no problems as there is parking at the venue.
What else do I need to do before ASLAN?
- Make sure you have allowed Windows to Update! Please visit www.windowsupdate.com.
- Make sure you have an up to date anti-virus program. Make sure that your computer is also free of virii. Anyone found to be transmitting a virus over the ASLAN network will have the network access removed until the issue is rectified to the satisfaction of one of our admins.
- Check your network settings are set to Automatic.
May I sell things at ASLAN?
Provided prior permission is sought then all things are possible. Permission is not required to pickup equipment that has already been agreed upon elsewhere.
Clarification of these and anything else can be sought by emailing the committee
Other Questions
If you have any other questions please contact the ASLAN Team via email.
ASLAN are proud members of the South Australian LAN Association
ASLAN #02 - Picture
ASLAN #02 sketches
A few initial sketches from the 2006 ASLAN I thought people might be interested in.
ASLAN #03: July 14th - Gaming fun and experience the Air-Stream Network!
ASLan is a lanning event for gaming fun and also to promote the presence of the Air Stream wireless community in the northern suburbs of Adelaide.
6 ASLan events are planned to be held each calendar year. The next will be held on the 14th of July.
As usual its being held at the Mawson Centre from 10am until 10pm.
12 hours of lanning goodness all for the small cost of $10 payable at the door!
Sponsors for this lan are:
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The Comps are as follows:
Call of Duty: 2 - Best of 3 All on All Deathmatch
Flatout 2 - Elimination Tournament
V8 Supercars 3 - Single Race ~20laps
Halo 1 - Deathmatch
Quake 3 Arena - Deathmatch
Air-Stream Challenge - You'll find out on the day
About the setup:
You will be supplied with:
- one seat / half a table (if you want a comfier seat bring your own as some do)
- one power point, you will be required to bring a power board if you need more
- one network port (Connected to Air-Stream Network)
What you need:
- Computer (box, monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables)
- 5m Network Cable - at least cat5
What you don't need:
- Alcohol (ASLan is an open age event)
- Heaters / Fans (a small fan is only permissible upon request for serious cooling issues)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is ASLAN?
ASLAN is LAN Party which aims to promote the Air-Stream community wireless and lanning in the northern suburbs.
2. What do I need to bring to ASLAN?
You'll need your computer system, equipped with a network card (your modem is NOT your network card) and network cable (5 meters minimum). We'll provide the tables, chairs, power and necessary network hardware. We can't always promise more than one power point per lanner so if you need more be sure to bring a power board. We also recommend you bring headphones instead of speakers. If using speakers understand that ASLan admins may direct you to turn your speakers down so that you will not take away from fellow ASLanners having a good time.
3. Where is ASLAN held?
Mawson Centre Mawson Lakes adjacent to the Mawson Lakes UniSA campus
4. Who to ask for help at ASLAN?
Paul Ridley (Rids) - LAN Logistics
Chris Cichon (DrGeforce3) - LAN Technical Admin
Shawn Zeppel (DJ_HiP) - LAN Gaming Admin
Daniel Moscon (Shadey) - General Admin
Scott Cichon (BlowUpBob) - Promotions Admin
5. Can I bring a dedicated server to the LAN?
Yes. Provided an admin knows about it. In this case, Chris Cichon (DrGeforce3) or a member of the server team should be apprised of the additional machine. Under no circumstances are private file servers permitted. This only applies to game servers, which must be located in the farm.
6. Is there parking at the LAN?
Parking in Mawson Lakes is in plentiful supply. You should have no problems as its all close to the venue.
7. what else do I need to do before the LAN?
Make sure you have allowed Windows to Update! To make sure you are up to date please visit www.windowsupdate.com
Make sure you have an up to date anti-virus program. Make sure that your computer is also free of virii. Anyone found to be transmitting a virus over the ASLAN network will have the network access removed until the issue is rectified to the satisfaction of one of our admins.
Check your network settings are set to Automatic
8. May I sell things at the LAN?
Provided prior permission is sought then all things are possible.
Permission is not required to pickup equipment that has already been agreed upon elsewhere
Clarification of these and anything else can be sought by emailing a committee member
We are proud members of:
ASLAN #04: Lots of gaming fun this Saturday 6th..!
ASLan is a lanning event for gaming fun and also to promote the presence of the Air Stream wireless community in the northern suburbs of Adelaide.
6 ASLan events are planned to be held each calendar year. The next will be held on the 6th October.
As usual its being held at the Mawson Centre from 10am until 10pm.
12 hours of lanning goodness all for the small cost of $10 payable at the door!
The Mawson Centre is located off Mawson Lakes Boulevard, via Main North Road.
Comps are listed on the full page.
The Comps are as follows:
To Be Decided closer to the date!
Please note, in the interests of the general lanning atmosphere, you can only win 1 Individual Prize and 1 Team prize. This is done to give others a chance at enjoying themselves still.
About the setup:
You will be supplied with:
- one seat / half a table (if you want a comfier seat bring your own as some do)
- one power point, you will be required to bring a power board if you need more
- one network port (Connected to Air-Stream Network)
What you need:
- Computer (box, monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables)
- 5m Network Cable - at least cat5
What you don't need:
- Alcohol (ASLan is an open age event)
- Heaters / Fans (a small fan is only permissible upon request for serious cooling issues)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is ASLAN?
ASLAN is LAN Party which aims to promote the Air-Stream community wireless and lanning in the northern suburbs.
2. What do I need to bring to ASLAN?
You'll need your computer system, equipped with a network card (your modem is NOT your network card) and network cable (5 meters minimum). We'll provide the tables, chairs, power and necessary network hardware. We can't always promise more than one power point per lanner so if you need more be sure to bring a power board. We also recommend you bring headphones instead of speakers. If using speakers understand that ASLan admins may direct you to turn your speakers down so that you will not take away from fellow ASLanners having a good time.
3. Where is ASLAN held?
Mawson Centre Mawson Lakes adjacent to the Mawson Lakes UniSA campus
4. Who to ask for help at ASLAN?
Paul Ridley (Rids) - LAN Logistics
Chris Cichon (DrGeforce3) - LAN Technical Admin
Shawn Zeppel (DJ_HiP) - LAN Gaming Admin
Daniel Moscon (Shadey) - General Admin
Scott Cichon (BlowUpBob) - Promotions Admin
5. Can I bring a dedicated server to the LAN?
Yes. Provided an admin knows about it. In this case, Chris Cichon (DrGeforce3) or a member of the server team should be apprised of the additional machine. Under no circumstances are private file servers permitted. This only applies to game servers, which must be located in the farm.
6. Is there parking at the LAN?
Parking in Mawson Lakes is in plentiful supply. You should have no problems as its all close to the venue.
7. what else do I need to do before the LAN?
Make sure you have allowed Windows to Update! To make sure you are up to date please visit www.windowsupdate.com
Make sure you have an up to date anti-virus program. Make sure that your computer is also free of virii. Anyone found to be transmitting a virus over the ASLAN network will have the network access removed until the issue is rectified to the satisfaction of one of our admins.
Check your network settings are set to Automatic
8. May I sell things at the LAN?
Provided prior permission is sought then all things are possible.
Permission is not required to pickup equipment that has already been agreed upon elsewhere
Clarification of these and anything else can be sought by emailing the committee
Older ASLANs :
ASLAN #3
ASLAN #05: Saturday December 29th..!
ASLAN (Air-Stream LAN) is a lanning event for gaming fun and also to promote the presence of the Air Stream wireless community in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide. 6 ASLAN events are planned to be held each calendar year. The next will be held on the 29th December.
As usual ASLAN is being held at the Mawson Centre from 11am until 11pm. That's 12 hours of lanning goodness all for the small cost of $10 payable at the door!
ASLAN have a new sponsor onboard, Photech Computers in Enfield!
And we welcome back ThermalTake aswell!
Location
The Mawson Centre is located off Mawson Lakes Boulevard, via Main North Road. It is adjacent to the Mawson Lakes UniSA campus.
Competitions
Game: TrackMania Nations Prize: Razor Death Adder mouse
Game: BMW M3 Challenge Prize: Christmas Present #1
Game: Empire Earth 2 Prize: Christmas Present #2
Game: Quake 3 Prize: Logitech X-240 Speakers
Game: Call of Duty 4 Prize: Leadtek 1000T TV tuner
Game: Guitar Hero Prize: Slab of Coke
Game: Air-Stream Challenge Prize: Netgear WG-602 AP
Please note, in the interests of the general lanning atmosphere, you can only win 1 Individual Prize and 1 Team prize. This is done to give others a chance at enjoying themselves still.
About the setup:
ASLAN will provide you with:
- one seat / half a table (if you want a comfier seat bring your own as some do)
- one power point, you will be required to bring a power board if you need more
- one gigabit network port and network cable (Connected to Air-Stream Community Wireless Network)
- Computer (box, monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables)
- Alcohol (ASLan is an open age event)
- Heaters / Fans (a small fan is only permissible upon request for serious cooling issues)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ASLAN?
ASLAN is LAN Party which aims to promote the Air-Stream community wireless and lanning in the northern suburbs.
What do I need to bring to ASLAN?
You'll need your computer system, equipped with a network card (your modem is NOT your network card). We'll provide the tables, chairs, power and necessary network hardware and network cable. We can't always promise more than one power point per lanner so if you need more be sure to bring a power board. We also recommend you bring headphones instead of speakers. If using speakers understand that ASLAN admins may direct you to turn your speakers down so that you will not take away from fellow ASLanners having a good time.
Who do I ask for help at ASLAN?
- Paul Ridley (Rids) - ASLAN Logistics
- Chris Cichon (DrGeforce3) - ASLAN Technical Admin
- Shawn Zeppel (DJ_HiP) - ASLAN Gaming Admin
- Daniel Moscon (Shadey) - ASLAN General Admin
- Scott Cichon (BlowUpBob) - ASLAN Promotions Admin
Can I bring a dedicated server to ASLAN?
Yes. Provided an admin knows about it. In this case, Chris Cichon (DrGeforce3) or a member of the server team should be apprised of the additional machine. Under no circumstances are private file servers permitted. This only applies to game servers, which must be located in the farm.
Is there parking at ASLAN?
Parking in Mawson Lakes is in plentiful supply. You should have no problems as its all close to the venue.
What else do I need to do before ASLAN?
- Make sure you have allowed Windows to Update! Please visit www.windowsupdate.com.
- Make sure you have an up to date anti-virus program. Make sure that your computer is also free of virii. Anyone found to be transmitting a virus over the ASLAN network will have the network access removed until the issue is rectified to the satisfaction of one of our admins.
- Check your network settings are set to Automatic.
May I sell things at ASLAN?
Provided prior permission is sought then all things are possible. Permission is not required to pickup equipment that has already been agreed upon elsewhere.
Clarification of these and anything else can be sought by emailing the committee
ASLAN are proud members of the South Australian LAN Association:
Previous ASLANs:
ASLAN #06: 22nd of March!
ASLAN (Air-Stream LAN) is a lanning event for gaming fun and also to promote the presence of the Air Stream wireless community in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide. Multiple ASLAN events are planned to be held each calendar year. The next will be held on the 22nd of March.
As usual ASLAN is being held at the Mawson Centre from 10am until 10pm. That's 12 hours of lanning goodness all for the small cost of $10 payable at the door!
Thanks to Photech's continued sponsorship this year!,
Photech Computers in Enfield!
And we welcome back ThermalTake aswell!
Location
The Mawson Centre is located off Mawson Lakes Boulevard, via Main North Road. It is adjacent to the Mawson Lakes UniSA campus.
Competitions
Call Of Duty 4 2v2 – Bucket of Coke
Call Of Duty 4: Slaughter session – Razor Mantis Speed Mouse Mat
CnC3 – Supreme Commander Game
Quake 3 DM - $50 Photech Voucher
Track Mania – Photech HDD Enclosure
V8 Supercars 3 – Photech Headphones
Please note, in the interests of the general lanning atmosphere, you can only win 1 Individual Prize and 1 Team prize. This is done to give others a chance at enjoying themselves still.
About the setup:
ASLAN will provide you with:
- one seat / half a table (if you want a comfier seat bring your own as some do)
- one power point, you will be required to bring a power board if you need more
- one gigabit network port and network cable (Connected to Air-Stream Community Wireless Network)
- Computer (box, monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables)
- Alcohol (ASLan is an open age event)
- Heaters / Fans (a small fan is only permissible upon request for serious cooling issues)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ASLAN?
ASLAN is LAN Party which aims to promote the Air-Stream community wireless and lanning in the northern suburbs.
What do I need to bring to ASLAN?
You'll need your computer system, equipped with a network card (your modem is NOT your network card). We'll provide the tables, chairs, power and necessary network hardware and network cable. We can't always promise more than one power point per lanner so if you need more be sure to bring a power board. We also recommend you bring headphones instead of speakers. If using speakers understand that ASLAN admins may direct you to turn your speakers down so that you will not take away from fellow ASLanners having a good time.
Who do I ask for help at ASLAN?
- Paul Ridley (Rids) - ASLAN Logistics
- Chris Cichon (DrGeforce3) - ASLAN Technical Admin
- Shawn Zeppel (Shawn) - ASLAN Sponsorship Admin
- Daniel Moscon (shadey) - ASLAN General Admin
- Scott Cichon (BlowUpBob) - ASLAN Promotions Admin
Can I bring a dedicated server to ASLAN?
Yes. Provided an admin knows about it. In this case, Chris Cichon (DrGeforce3) or a member of the server team should be apprised of the additional machine. Under no circumstances are private file servers permitted. This only applies to game servers, which must be located in the farm.
Is there parking at ASLAN?
Parking in Mawson Lakes is in plentiful supply. You should have no problems as its all close to the venue.
What else do I need to do before ASLAN?
- Make sure you have allowed Windows to Update! Please visit www.windowsupdate.com.
- Make sure you have an up to date anti-virus program. Make sure that your computer is also free of virii. Anyone found to be transmitting a virus over the ASLAN network will have the network access removed until the issue is rectified to the satisfaction of one of our admins.
- Check your network settings are set to Automatic.
May I sell things at ASLAN?
Provided prior permission is sought then all things are possible. Permission is not required to pickup equipment that has already been agreed upon elsewhere.
Clarification of these and anything else can be sought by emailing the committee
ASLAN are proud members of the South Australian LAN Association:
Previous ASLANs:
ASLAN #07: 10th of May!
ASLAN (Air-Stream LAN) is a lanning event for gaming fun and also to promote the presence of the Air Stream wireless community in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide. Multiple ASLAN events are planned to be held each calendar year. The next will be held on the 10th of May.
As usual ASLAN is being held at the Mawson Centre from 10am until 10pm. That's 12 hours of lanning goodness all for the small cost of $10 payable at the door!
Thanks to Photech's continued sponsorship this year!,
Photech Computers in Enfield!
And we welcome back ThermalTake aswell!
Location
The Mawson Centre is located off Mawson Lakes Boulevard, via Main North Road. It is adjacent to the Mawson Lakes UniSA campus.
Competitions
Call Of Duty 4: (ModWarFare) 1v1
Call Of Duty 4: (ModWarFare) Slaughter session
Command and Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath
Soldier of Fortune 2 DM
Track Mania
GTR2
Unreal Tournament 3
Please note, in the interests of the general lanning atmosphere, you can only win 1 Individual Prize and 1 Team prize. This is done to give others a chance at enjoying themselves still.
About the setup:
ASLAN will provide you with:
- one seat / half a table (if you want a comfier seat bring your own as some do)
- one power point, you will be required to bring a power board if you need more
- one gigabit network port and network cable (Connected to Air-Stream Community Wireless Network)
- Computer (box, monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables)
- Alcohol (ASLan is an open age event)
- Heaters / Fans (a small fan is only permissible upon request for serious cooling issues)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ASLAN?
ASLAN is LAN Party which aims to promote the Air-Stream community wireless and lanning in the northern suburbs.
What do I need to bring to ASLAN?
You'll need your computer system, equipped with a network card (your modem is NOT your network card). We'll provide the tables, chairs, power and necessary network hardware and network cable. We can't always promise more than one power point per lanner so if you need more be sure to bring a power board. We also recommend you bring headphones instead of speakers. If using speakers understand that ASLAN admins may direct you to turn your speakers down so that you will not take away from fellow ASLanners having a good time.
Who do I ask for help at ASLAN?
- Paul Ridley (Rids) - ASLAN Logistics
- Chris Cichon (DrGeforce3) - ASLAN Technical Admin
- Shawn Zeppel (Shawn) - ASLAN Sponsorship Admin
- Daniel Moscon (shadey) - ASLAN General Admin
- Scott Cichon (BlowUpBob) - ASLAN Promotions Admin
Can I bring a dedicated server to ASLAN?
Yes. Provided an admin knows about it. In this case, Chris Cichon (DrGeforce3) or a member of the server team should be apprised of the additional machine. Under no circumstances are private file servers permitted. This only applies to game servers, which must be located in the farm.
Is there parking at ASLAN?
Parking in Mawson Lakes is in plentiful supply. You should have no problems as its all close to the venue.
What else do I need to do before ASLAN?
- Make sure you have allowed Windows to Update! Please visit www.windowsupdate.com.
- Make sure you have an up to date anti-virus program. Make sure that your computer is also free of virii. Anyone found to be transmitting a virus over the ASLAN network will have the network access removed until the issue is rectified to the satisfaction of one of our admins.
- Check your network settings are set to Automatic.
May I sell things at ASLAN?
Provided prior permission is sought then all things are possible. Permission is not required to pickup equipment that has already been agreed upon elsewhere.
Clarification of these and anything else can be sought by emailing the committee
ASLAN are proud members of the South Australian LAN Association:
Previous ASLANs:
ASLAN #08 Biggest Success Ever
Chris Cichon a coordinator and systems administrator of the event said "it's a great venue at the Mawson Centre we are very lucky, so we try to make sure the network is well supported and players have a great time".
Air-Stream Wireless wishes to thank 
- The Mawson Centre for their generosity and support.
- Paul Ridley (Front Door / General Operations)
- Scott Cichon (Promotions / General admin)
- Chris Cichon (Network / Gaming admin)
- Brad Hill (General / Gaming)
- Tom Moscon (Gaming Admin)
- Michael Kellow (Gaming Admin)
- Shawn Zeppel (Sponsorship / Gaming Admin)
- Our sponsors, and the many others involved who made this event successful
ASLAN #15 - In Review
What an Event!New Venue, New Games, New Excitement, with the same old Awesome Lan and great atmosphere.
Click through to read more!
Due to our new venue we spent many many hours working out the best layout for the room, and I think we got it pretty much right.
Setup
Setup
Setup finished about 3:30am! However it ment for a much smoother day in only a matter of hours... some of the admins even started sleep walking!
Setup
So the big day arrived, with still plenty to do, the Admins go to work. It was go go go right from the beginning, like normal!
The Air-Stream link was provided by Nekron's Portable Mast which was set up in the back carpark. This provided the lanners with Internet and Air-stream for the duration of the lan, thanks again to Nekron, Shadey and Machspeed for there time with testing and setting it all up!
Wifi Setup
The lan got underway at 10am on the dot, lanners poured in and the fun began
Lan
There were lanners, spectators and even some table top gamers all enjoying the day
Games
The LAN was MC'ed and Run by Rids as usual, and with the new layout he had a small stage to run his operations from which proved to be very effective for initiating comps and gathering registrations for team events.
Rid's Desk
So along with the new venue, also came new facilities. Being the fact we are in the middle of a suburb now and no longer next door to food venues we took it upon ourselves to provide food and refreshments from the small kitchen at the Hillcrest Community Centre. The kitchen was run by our very own Air-Stream Chef Loc who provided some awesome, real food, meals. Such as "Supreme Noodles" and "Curry of Duty", just a couple of our Pro Lanner Meals available on the day!
Kitchen's Menu
Chef Loc
Supreme Noodles
Curry of Duty
So the event went without a hitch, we didn't lose power, we didn't trip and circuits, we didn't blow up any switches, and we did give away all our prizes!
So here are all the awesome winners from the various competitions throughout the day. We gave away 27 sets of prizes this lan! All thanks to our Sponsors.
Click on any image to make them larger
Winner 1
Winner 2
Winner 3
Winner 4
Winner 5
Winner 6
Winner 7
Winner 8
Winner 9
Winner 10
Winner 11
Winner 12
Winner 13
Winner 14
Winner 15
Winner 16
Winner 17
Winner 18
Winner 19
Winner 20
Winner 21
Winner 22
Winner 23
Winner 24
Winner 25
Winner 26
Winner 27
There's the winners! Thanks to everyone who came, and a big thanks to all our Sponsors!
Thanks for the continued support from our great sponsors...
So in closing, thanks to all the Lanners who stuck with us through our 9 month gap, and be assured we're coming back faster than last time for another great event. Keep your eye on the website and facebook, updates will be there first!
Lanners (LHS)
Lanners (RHS)
And here's one more treat, we made a time lapse of the event from setup, to pack up! Enjoy, and see you at the next ASLAN!
ASLAN #15 - Ever wondered what is involved in organising a Lan Party?
Many thanks to those who have worked long and hard to get ASLAN15 up and running again at a new venue.
ASLAN #17 - In Review
Well what a lan, another one over and done with!
It was a great LAN thanks to everyone who came, thanks to all our sponsors once again! And we hope to see you at ASLAN 18!
ASLAN #18 - In Review
Hours of LAN game entertainment, hot soup and a sausage sizzle was the name of the game (several, actually) at ASLAN 18.
ASLAN 18 was held at the Hillcrest Community Centre on the 14th of May, 2011.
Our hard-working Admins and volunteers set up for the event. The Admins made sure that everything ran smoothly and without a hitch.
After several hours of rigging up the venue for the big day, it was time for the fun to begin...
The first salvo of gaming opened up at 1500 hours (3pm).
Paul "Rids" provided his mellifluous voice to MC the event once again.
"shadey" presided over the kitchen, where one could find such gastronomic delights such as “Shadey's Mum's Pumpkin Soup” with a side of bread.
Sausages sizzled outside at the hall entrance allowing the smell to draw the lanners attention.
Teams were organised for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare two-versus-two team matches.
An Xbox 360 displayed games on a projector screen; multiplayer games such as Halo and Dead or Alive 4 were ready for play.
Players were sporadically peppered with NERF gun pellets throughout the day.
Competitions of Blur, TrackMania, and Unreal Tournament followed.
This was followed by an hour-long Medal of Honor: Allied Assault D-Day landing, as the gamers, playing as the Americans, attempted to storm the Admins as the Germans.
The night ended as gamers descended into a glorious free-for-all slaughter in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and knifings and suicide grenade detonations ensued.
At the end of the night, it was time to give out the prizes. See the gallery of honour below for the winners. Congratulations!
(Including the famous door prize...)
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Winner 1
Winner 2
Winner 3
Winner 4
Winner 5
Winner 6
Winner 7
Winner 8
Winner 9
Winner 10
Winner 11
Winner 12
Winner 13
Winner 14
Winner 15
Winner 16
Winner 17
There's the winners! Thanks to everyone who came, and a big thanks to the continued support from all of our sponsors...
Without them, we'd have no LAN, so please visit their stores, and remember them for your next upgrade!
ASLAN #19 - In Review
ASLAN #19 took place on the 23rd of July, 2011 at Hillcrest Community Centre - another success with ten hours of LAN gaming goodness!
Our hard-working admins and volunteers worked from 10:00am to ensure the event ran smoothly.
The fun opened at 2:00pm with TrackMania, followed by Blur, Team Fortress 2 and Unreal Tournament competitions.
Chris "DrGeForce3" Cichon was the DJ for the event.
Paul "Rids" Ridley (middle) returned to MC the LAN and initiated competitions and registered players for team games.
Daniel "Shadey" Moscon was once again lord of the kitchen. Making a return were fare such as pasties, pies and and sausage rolls, and delicious new dishes were available; Shadey's vegetable and lamb "Shadey's Soup" and shepherd's pie.
Paul "Pazza" Parry, Matthew "Machspeed" Thompson, Michael "Nekron" Kellow, and Geoff "blue18" Woodberry provided fast and effective admin support.
As everyone played on into the night, the lanners, as the Americans, were pitted against the Admins, playing as the Nazis in the D-Day map for MOHAA (Medal of Honor: Allied Assault). After an intense battle, the Admins triumphed (Heil to the Admins, baby!), avenging the loss they suffered during the previous MOHAA game at ASLAN #18.
The last competition for the night was a free-for-all brawl in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. It quickly descended into a battle of will, as only the deadliest players clung on in their struggle to reach the top of the game rankings.
Finally, it was time to announce the prize winners.
Our prize pool for the night:
And here are our prize winners! Awesome job, guys!
Blur - 3rd Place - Caddy
Blur - 2nd Place - Maelstrom
Blur - 1st Place - Administrator
Team Fortress 2 - 2v2 - 3rd Place - Maelstrom and Sloth
Team Fortress 2 - 2v2 - 2nd Place - Lazza and Kassi
Team Fortress 2 - 2v2 - 1st Place - Killer Smurf and JBLM
Unreal Tournament 3 - 3v3 - 2nd Place - Team "At Last"
Unreal Tournament 3 - 3v3 - 1st Place - Team "The Winners"
Call of Duty 4 - Free-for-all - 3rd Place - Killer Smurf
Call of Duty 4 - Free-for-all - 2nd Place - Master Shifty
Call of Duty 4 - Free-for-all - 1st Place - Maelstrom
TrackMania - 5th Place - Chicken Parmy
TrackMania - 4th Place - Scott
TrackMania - 3rd Place - Mongoose
TrackMania - 2nd Place - Avert
TrackMania - 1st Place - Caddy
And the door prize goes to...
...Dragoon!
Congratulations to our prize winners! Awesome job, guys!
A big thank you goes to everyone who came to ASLAN #19 to make it a success and a special thank you to our sponsors! We couldn't have done it without them! Please visit their stores, and remember them for your next upgrade!
A poster promoting ASLAN #20 on the 22nd of October - A milestone in our history as it is our twentieth LAN! The theme is a "ZOMBIELAN" so come dressed as a zombie or any kind of scary fiend or monster - prizes will be available for the best-dressed ghoul! See you all there!
Scenes from ASLAN #19.
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ASLAN Express Registration Form
AutismSA strengthening communities and skills for people with Asperger's
AutismSA, with the support of Community Benefit SA, are offering a unique computer training opportunity for people with Asperger's. To achieve this, AutismSA has teamed up with two very different community organisations to run a free training program for people who may have difficulty participating in other formalised training environments.
The result is an outstanding training course where participants learn real-world skills in computer construction alongside a fun social event. Participants will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned as well as to interact with peers in the broader community who share common interests.
Air-Stream Wireless is one of Australia’s largest DIY community wireless networks and for the last two years have been running a successful network gaming event in Adelaide’s northern suburbs called ASlan. The aim of the event has been educational and was designed to introduce wireless technologies and community wireless networks to people in the gaming community. ASlan events have become very popular with the gaming community as the organisers have brought a technology sharing culture to the event making them both fun and informative.
Network gaming events, often called LAN Parties, despite what most people might think, are extremely technical, challenging and demanding to run. Most gaming enthusiasts bring souped-up PCs in order to connect into a high-speed network of servers and other user built systems. Often running for 12 hours, they are very much a social gathering of people from a diverse range of backgrounds, knowledge and ages where computers are pushed to their limits.
The Air-Stream Wireless organisers bring real-world knowledge of technology construction from years of hands-on experience building and maintaining a broadband network that spans hundreds of square kilometres, as well as supporting many other regular technical events.
Another very different organisation is also offering it's support. SA Group Enterprises is an organisation who provide valued employment and vocational training for people with disabilities within a diverse range of small businesses including graphic design, manufacturing and computing. As a long-standing sponsor of Air-Stream and ASlan, SA Group Enterprises is providing professional advice in the development of the course and is also donating crucial software and network equipment.
Inquires about being a participant at one of the two courses please contact Katharine Annear at AutismSA on (08) 8379 6976
Course Outline
The ASLAN training programme will last for 6½ hours and will provide training for two different groups of six people at the next two ASLAN events: 25th April, 2009 and 4th of July, 2009.
Each courseis free and is designed to train six people with Aspergers Syndrome in the correct assembly of gaming PCs, with the opportunity to participate in the main ASLAN event alongside 50 other players.
Entry to the ASLAN event will be free and Air-Stream\ASLAN will provide a pizza tea for those involved.
Session Information:
12am – 3pm - Session 1
- Introductions
- Brief overview of course
- Hardware assembly
- Begin software installations (Vista OS pre-installed, sysprep for end user)
3pm – 3:30pm - Break
3:30pm – 6:30pm – Session 2
- Review of material covered
- Continue software installation
- Setup PC in main gaming area
- Play games with other lanners
- End of training speeches followed by a pizza tea, supplied by Air-Stream/ASLAN
Inquires about being a participant at one of the two courses please contact Katharine Annear at AutismSA on (08) 8379 6976