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Subject: Quake Clan and Doom 2 Tournament Nov 23rd!
Date: 19 Nov 1996 17:14:15 -0000
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<> - - - - - - - - - - - - - F R A G F E S T #9 - - - - - - - - - - - - - <>
Sponsored in part by Spacetec IMC, Microsoft, FP Gaming, H2H & Cisco Systems
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Hosted by Dennis Racine (RACINE), Dave Allison (DAEMON)
When: Saturday, November 23rd, 1996 9:00am till ? --
24 hours of multi-player gaming!
Where: Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara, CA
How much: $20/PC system
On November 23rd, 1996 we will be hosting our 9th FragFest event. For
those unfamiliar with the event, FragFest is the one-of-a-kind multiplayer
network gaming convention that has become the Mecca for PC gamers who are
serious about their fun. It's 24 hours of nonstop multiplayer network gaming
competition. We are now sponsored by:
-Spacetec IMC, makers of the Spaceball SpaceOrb game controller
-Microsoft, which will be hosting FragFest #10 at Judgment Day 2
sometime in Feb'97.
-Broderbund, who will be showcasing some of their latest new games
-Head to Head Gaming Network dial-up gaming service
-Cisco systems will be providing the network we will be playing on.
These days, most PC games being released are designed to not only
support human vs. computer competition, but also human vs human mayhem.
These games don't show their true playability until the target under your
sights is your buddy across the room on his own computer. This is
accomplished with network cards and a length of cable connecting the PC's.
FragFest takes this simple idea to a MUCH grander scale. Our last
conference was attended by over 100 gamers intent on playing their favorite
multiplayer games, including Duke Nukem 3D, Command & Conquer, C&C: Red Alert,
Mechwarrior 2, Need for Speed SE, Whiplash, Superkarts, Nascar Racing, Grand
Prix 2, Magic Carpet, Warcraft 2, Descent 2, Rise of the Triad, Abuse,
WitchHaven, Hexen, Heretic, HyperBlade, Diablo, Shattered Steel, Monster Truck
Madness, Star Control 3, Quake, and of course, Doom/Doom II.
FragFest has grown exponentially with every event and this time is
no different. We're holding the event at the Santa Clara Convention Center
in Santa Clara, CA. This is the same convention center that hosts the
Computer Game Developer's Conference. This event is open to all gamers and
we're expecting attendees from as far as Florida and Washington. There are
many hotels near the event for those that are traveling to attend.
To RSVP to the event, check out our website at:
http://www.fragfest.com
Also we'll be glad to answer any questions you may have and
add your email address to our master email list to receive updates and info
on this and any future events.
Here is what you need to bring:
(1) Your own PC
(2) An INSTALLED Ethernet network card (TP or BNC) w/IPX based drivers
(3) Any network or serial based multiplayer based games that you
have and wish to play
(4) Power strip and all basic cables
(5) Headphones (nobody wants to hear your game! :)
(6) $20
Optional:
(1) Food and drink (Soda, chips, dip, munchies)
(2) AntiVirus software
Network card info:
If you do not have a network card, we can provide you with one. The cost is
$35. You need to e-mail us by Wednesday, November 19th to say that you wish
to purchase one.
If you have any questions or need additional information or help, please
feel free to e-mail either Dennis (Racine) at racine@fragfest.com or Dave
(Daemon) at daemon@fragfest.com