FAQ

General Event Info

1. Event Dates and Times?
2. Do I bring my own computer?
3. Are Visitors Allowed at the Event?
4. How Do I Get There?
5. Where Do I Park?
6. Event Cost/Payment Information?
7. What are the Rules and Regulations?
8. Things to Remember!
9. What do I need to bring?
10. What NOT to bring!
11. What if I Am Under 16?
12. Weather Policies

Food and Drink

1. What Food Will Be At The Event?
2. Can I Bring My Own Food and Drink?

Networking

1. What Do I Need to Get On the Network/LAN?
2. Will There Be Internet Access?

Sleep and Hotels

1. What If I Get Tired?
2. Are There Hotels In The Area?

Tournaments

1. What Tournaments Will Be Played?
2. What About Counterstrike? Will The Main Tourney Be 1.6 or Source?
3. What Are the Rules/Maplists?

Event Info

1. Event Dates and Times:

Activity
Date
Time
Event Begins
10/25/2008
10:00 am
Tournament Registration Closes
10/25/2008
12:00 pm (noon)
Tournaments Begin
10/25/2008
2:00 pm (or earlier)
Day 1 Ends
10/25/2008
12:00 Midnight (maybe until 1:00 am)
Day 2 Begins
10/26/2008
10:00 am (or earlier)
Event Ends
10/26/2008
~6:00 pm

2. Do I bring my own computer or console?

Yes. This is a BYOC event, so you will need to bring your entire computer or console… For PC participants, this means your keyboard, mouse, monitor, joystick, mouse pad, all cables, and a spare outlet strip.  For console participants, your console, a reasonably-sized TV, controllers, and games.

If you want to bring your own chair, feel free but please be aware of space in the facility.

3. Are Visitors Allowed at the Event?

Yes. A visitor pass for the entire weekend will be $5. The building that we are in requires some degree of security, so we have to escort visitors to the gaming areas.

4. How Do I Get There?

The event is being hosted at the IT Enterprises Building at 4633 World Parkway Circle, St. Louis, MO 63134. We recommend creating a custom map via Google Maps to guide you to the event.

5. Where Do I Park?

Parking is EASY.  We have a dedicated lot adjacent to the building for up to 250 cars.

6. How Much Does the Event Cost?

$30 in advance, $40 at the door. Please note that if you pay in advance you will also receive two tickets for door prizes, doubling your chances to win cool stuff!

Payment details are listed here.

Also, you may arrange a single online payment for your team.  E-mail dave DOT derington AT warfactory DOT com for questions.

7. What Are the Rules For the Event?

Counter-Strike 1.6:

We will play modified CEVO rules.  Group play will seed a finals bracket.  Full details will be provided at the event and may be subject to change by consensus/recommendation of competing teams.

Map List:

The map list will be: dust2, nuke, inferno, train, and  mill.  Otthers will be added if needed based on number of teams. Maps that may be added – fire strike cbble.

Quake 3 – 1v1:

ESWC rules will apply, including choice of maps.  Click here for the latest regulations.

8. Things To Remember!

Bring your equipment (see item #1). Double-check your supplies before leaving your house; if you forget anything, you can’t necessarily expect others to have the items you need on hand but computer stores are close to the venue.

If you are participating in a tournament, make sure you arrive on time as we will not delay tournaments for late arrivals.

Also, we strongly encourage you to pay in advance of the event to secure your spot.

9. What Do I Need to Bring?

PC BYOC

  • Computer
  • Monitor
  • Mouse
  • Mouse Pad/Surface
  • Keyboard
  • Power cords for all your equipment
  • Outlet strip (please DO NOT bring UPSs!)
  • Headphones
  • Ethernet Card (10/100)
  • Legal copies of your games
  • Drivers/Operating System disks (in case something goes wrong)
  • Blanket/pillow for sleeping (rest areas will be available)
  • Money for food and drink
  • Your own snacks/food (NO ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED)
  • Your best attitude
CONSOLE BYOC – PLEASE READ!!!
  • Your console
  • A reasonably sized TV/Monitor
  • Your own controller(s)
  • Copies of your own games
  • A LAN cable for network connection
  • AND … your own comfortable chair (VERY IMPORTANT!!!!)

10. What NOT to Bring!

  • Speakers (these disrupt other gamers)
  • Alcohol or drugs
  • Weapons of any kind
  • PLEASE NOTE – Violators of these rules will be asked to leave.

11. What if I am Under 16?

If you are under 16, we require that you have a parent sign our disclaimer form and you bring this with you to the event.

12. Weather Policies

Our events are held regardless of weather.

Networking

1. What Do I Need to Get On the Network/LAN?

You will need to have at least an Ethernet card (100 Mbps) and have your system configured to use DHCP.

2. Will There Be Internet Access?

Absolutely! We will have at least two T1 lines for rock-solid access.  You should have no problems updating Steam, etc.

Sleep and Hotels

1. Venue Notes

For this venue we will close the event on Saturday Night between Midnight and 1:00 a.m.  Please have lodging arranged; we will not be allowed to stay on the premises.

2. Are There Other Hotels In The Area?

Yes, there are at least 10 hotels in the immediate area, the closest of which you can find on Google Maps.

Tournaments

1. What Tournaments Will Be Played?

We will be hosting the following tournaments:

Counter-Strike 1.6 – 5v5
Quake 3 – 1v1
UNOFFICIAL – COD4
Console Tournaments arranged ad-hoc at the event.

We may add additional events soon, so keep watching this page!

2. What About Counter-Strike? Will The Main Tourney Be 1.6 or Source?

Sorry Source fans, but CS 1.6 will be played at this tournament.  If a large number of teams are interested in playing Source, please e-mail us.

3. What Are the Rules/Maplists?

See above …

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