LANified! 26: Back in Flak

[Te3-BloodyIron]

We had a blast running LANified! 26: Back in Flak, and we hope you enjoyed it too!

We want to hear what you have to say, be it good, bad and/or ugly. We want to know as much as you'll tell us so we can continue to provide outstanding events, and even improve on them continually too!

Perhaps consider the following questions, but we'll take whatever feedback you'll give us too:

• How did you first hear about this event? (LANified! 26: Back in Flak)
  
• How did you first hear about LANified! in general?
  
• What did you like about the event?
  
• What did you dislike about the event?
  
• Would you attend future LANified! events?
  
• If you were to tell others why they should attend LANified! events, what would you say?
  
• What mini-tournaments would you want to see in the future?
  
• What more would you want to see from LANified!?
  
• Is there anything else you would like to add?

[SCREAM]

honestly i have nothing but good to say. This was an amazing experience and everything was setup well and conducted properly. Would love to see more csgo lans as this is literally the only one in calgary!

[SCREAM]

one con now that i think about it is the ticket price

[astro]

Really fun first LAN, the staff were all super friendly and there was lots of space. The facility was pretty nice too. With prepay, the price wasn't too bad, a little much at the door though. Also the chairs became a little uncomfortable after a few hours too, and it was a little hot on the first day. Otherwise, the competition was a lot of fun and very well organized, would recommend it and totally hope to see an even better turnout next time!!

[L8R]

It was an awesome time, chill environment watching other play other games I haven't seen! It was also a very nice facility as said above, I look forward to the next one! Also I am going to go for the early pre-pay next time as the price at the door was a little pricey but worth non-the-less! Cheers ~l8r

[L8R]

One more thing, I was reviewing the VOD on twitch and I know you guys didn't have the proper setup for the stream this time around but if your camera man in-game could watch a few majors from CS and maybe see how to watch who's getting into battles around the map and see which players they should be focusing on what kind of play is happening that would be awesome, a lot of the big plays happening weren't on camera but I am sure the production quality will get better from these feed backs and such! Thanks ~l8r

[Klondike♛]

Small Question about lan, I just pre-paid for CSGO 2v2 wondering if i just show the staff when I show up to lan that i paid or if it goes down on a list and i tell them who i am when i show up. Thanks

[astro]

@Klondike you just tell them who you are when you arrive, it's super easy!

[Te3-BloodyIron]

@klondike that question is best asked in the General Discussion section, not this feedback thread.

But to ACTUALLY answer your question, we'll handle that at check-in at the event. :) We're going to improve the check-in process for things like this, but we don't have details on that just yet (or when it will happen). Hope that clears it up! :D

@Astro thanks for the feedback for check-in! :D

[tabes]

I really don't doubt that you guys are doing everything you can to make the cost as low as possible and focus more about making the events happen rather than make any sort of profit, but even so, the cost is tough.

Also, I'm curious about what the marketing/advertising it like for these events? Is there any posters or ads at places like U of C, SAIT, MRU?

[tabes]

How did you first hear about LANified! in general?
Googled csgo tournaments in Calgary.

What did you like about the event?
Easy to register/pay/attend, friendly staff and great tournament type atmosphere.

What did you dislike about the event?
Some CSGO players are inherently cocky (for whatever reason)

Would you attend future LANified! events?
Yes

If you were to tell others why they should attend LANified! events, what would you say?
Lans are great and gaming tournaments are a blast. These events are especially enjoyable if you attend with a group of friends.

What mini-tournaments would you want to see in the future?
Rocket League

What more would you want to see from LANified!?
Lower cost. I'm not sure, but maybe changing the venue would could make it cost less? The first LANified I attended was at a small community hall in Lakeview and it was fine. Also, maybe reduce the prize pool/rewards for tournaments? I think people care more about just going and having a good time, competing to win, rather than going and competing to win a large amount of money. I think people would be totally fine with competing in a tournament to win free pizza ha!

Is there anything else you would like to add?
Rocket League Tournaments!


Keep trying guys, these events are fantastic and we appreciate all you do to put them on.

[Te3-BloodyIron]

Hey Shrunken Ned, thanks for the feedback! I'd like to hear a few more things from you if you're game.

1. When you refer to the cost in your second from last post, which event was that, and what did you pay? We have different pricing, and I want to understand what your perspective is here.
2. Posters, for the Nov LAN we were hoping to run, we had posters up at Sentry Box, Phoenix Comics NW, SW, SE, Ogre's Den, The Node, Video Game Trader N, S, Dicken's Pub, Boogie's Burgers, and UofC. We meant to hit MRU but missed that, and SAIT has weird poster rules so that's been mixed for us. We're always trying to find new good poster spots, so we welcome ideas around that. :)
3. Pizza prizing, I think I like the sound of that...
4. Unfortunately we stopped using Lakeview for reasons beyond our control. :(
5. We're interested in doing Rocket League stuff too, but I think we need to get creative with how to include it to grow a crowd around that. How many others do you know would be interested in RL stuff?

Seriously though, thanks a tonne for your feedback! Even though it was a good chunk of time later ;P

Oh, and your cheering us on to keep trying, that's always lovely to hear <3

[tabes]

Wow, I definitely didn't realize this thread was so old haha!

I don't remember what I paid before, but as a recently married student, $60 just isn't doable, unfortunately. I've even tried to get others to come with me but they say the same about the cost. I'm sure I could bring 3+ people with me if the price could go a bit lower.

[Te3-BloodyIron]

$60 is us already lowering the price, for a two day long event it's hard to do cheaper than that :/ not sure if that'll be feasible.

Renting space for events in Calgary hasn't come down at all with the market downturn.

Originalmente postado por Shrunken Ned:

Wow, I definitely didn't realize this thread was so old haha!

I don't remember what I paid before, but as a recently married student, $60 just isn't doable, unfortunately. I've even tried to get others to come with me but they say the same about the cost. I'm sure I could bring 3+ people with me if the price could go a bit lower.