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:: README.TXT // MISSION_BRIEF

Goal: Relive the glory days. High ping is unacceptable. Sleep is optional.

Thanks for completing the poll. The crew is assembling. We are locking in a multi-day operation to play the classics that defined our younger years, plus some modern heavy hitters.

It's all about the laughs, the crashes, and the chaos. Below is the intelligence gathered from the poll.

Please review the information below, otherwise skip ahead to [ > Next Steps ] to vote on a date.

:: INTEL_REPORT // POLL_RESULTS

> Consensus Data

    Format: Multi-day Weekend
    (Fri-Sun) Come for one day or all!
    Focus: 60% PC / 40% Console
    (Hybrid Setup)
    Vibe: Casual / Retro / Chaos
    (No tryhards)

> Game Rankings

Top Shooters

  1. Halo: CE
  2. Battlefield (1942-6)
  3. CoD (1-2)
  4. Unreal Tournament
  5. Titanfall 2
  6. Star Wars: BF II
  7. Left 4 Dead (1-2)
  8. Helldivers 2
  9. Half-Life / Counter Strike
  10. Quake 3 Arena
  11. Star Wars JK II
  12. Red Faction

RTS / Strategy

  1. Age of Empires II
  2. C&C: Generals
  3. C&C: Red Alert 2
  4. Warcraft III
  5. Diablo
  6. Starcraft

Party / Console

  1. Mario Kart
  2. Mario Party
  3. Rocket League
  4. NBA Jam TE
  5. NFL Street
  6. Worms
  7. JackBox
  8. Pokemon Stadium
  9. GoldenEye 007
  10. Street Fighter
  11. Mortal Kombat
  12. Super Smash Bros
:: LOGISTICS // LOCATION_DATA

> Coordinates

Target: Initializing...
Vector: Driveway & Street Parking Available

> Deployment Window

Date: Jan/Feb/Mar 2026 (TBD)
Duration: Friday 1600h -> Sunday 1200h

> Infrastructure

  • Command Center (PC): Tables for setups, Gigabit Switch, Power.
  • R&R Zone (Console): 55" Plasma (Retro), Emulation Station, Couch Co-op.
  • Barracks: 1 Bed, Spare Mattresses, Floor Space (BYO Pillow).
  • Rations: Snacks/Drinks provided. Dinner is group-funded (Pizza/Grill).

> Operational Timeline

FRI 16:00
Deploy assets. Network config. Update installs.
FRI 18:00
Dinner. Hostilities commence (Gaming start).
SAT 10:00
Breakfast. Main gaming block.
SAT 17:00
Dinner break. Late night chaos.
SUN 12:00
Extract / Teardown.
:: ARMORY // INVENTORY_CHECK
Item Status Notes
PC Rigs 2 SPARES Bring your own if possible. Win 7+ preferred.
Peripherals LIMITED Bring Mouse/KB/Headset. Headsets Mandatory.
Network ONLINE Cables provided, but bringing a 10ft cable helps.
Consoles STOCKED Emulation PC + 4 Controllers ready. PS5 needed?
Seating CRITICAL Need 4-5 folding chairs.
:: SOFTWARE_LIBRARY // DATABASE

Games marked LOCAL are available on-site. Games marked STEAM require your own account/purchase.
Picking up a game on steam? wait for a sale or get a key from a 3rd party seller.

Game Category / Type Players Source
Halo: Combat EvolvedFPS / LAN10+LOCAL
Call of Duty: United OffensiveFPS / LAN10+LOCAL
Call of Duty 2FPS / LAN10+LOCAL
Battlefield 1942FPS / LAN10+LOCAL
Star Wars: Battlefront IIFPS / LAN10+LOCAL
Unreal Tournament (Gold/03/04)FPS / LAN10+LOCAL
Quake 3 ArenaFPS / LAN10+LOCAL
Half-Life DeathmatchFPS / LAN10+LOCAL
Battlefield VietnamFPS / LAN10+LOCAL
Counter-Strike 1.6FPS / LAN10+LOCAL
Red FactionFPS / LAN10+LOCAL
Aliens vs. Predator 2FPS / LAN10+LOCAL
GoldenEye 007FPS / LAN4LOCAL
Battlefield 6FPS / LAN10+STEAM
Titanfall 2FPS / LAN10+STEAM (Sale)
Halo MC CollectionFPS / LAN10+STEAM (Sale)
Hell Let LooseFPS / LAN10+STEAM
Left 4 Dead/2Co-Op / LAN8STEAM (Sale)
Diablo 2Co-Op / LAN8LOCAL
Sven Co-opCo-Op / LAN10+LOCAL
Helldivers 2Co-Op / LAN4STEAM
TMNT: Turtles In TimeCo-Op / Split4LOCAL
Mario Party 2Party / Split4LOCAL
Pokemon StadiumParty / Split4LOCAL
Fusion FrenzyParty / Split4LOCAL
Power StoneParty / Split4LOCAL
WormsParty / Split6?LOCAL
Keep Talking and Nobody ExplodesParty / Single2+LOCAL
Among UsParty / LAN10+STEAM / MOBILE
Age of Empires 2 CompleteRTS / LAN10+LOCAL
C&C: Red Alert 2RTS / LAN10+LOCAL
C&C: GeneralsRTS / LAN10+LOCAL
Warcraft 3 FTRTS / LAN10+LOCAL
Mario Kart 64Sports / Split4LOCAL
Rocket LeagueSports / Split4-6LOCAL
NFL BlitzSports / Split4LOCAL
NBA JamSports / Split4LOCAL
BlurSports / Split4LOCAL
Street Fighter 3: 3rd StrikeFighting / Split2LOCAL
Mortal Kombat 3Fighting / Split2LOCAL
DRAGON BALL FighterZFighting / Split6LOCAL

> NEXT STEPS

1. [ ACTION_REQUIRED: VOTE ON DATE ]
2. Verify your rig is operational.
3. Await Discord comms invite (Sent via Email/Text).


SEE YOU AT THE LAN.

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