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LAN party is a temporary, sometimes spontaneous, gathering of people
together on their computers, which they network together primarily
for the purpose of playing multiplayer computer games. These local
area networks (LANs) come in various sizes, from very small (two
people) to very large (more than 6,500 people). Small parties can
form spontaneously, but large ones usually require a fair amount
of planning and preparation on the part of the organizer.
LAN party events differ significantly from gaming centers and Internet cafes in that they are generally bring your own computer (BYOC) and are not permanent installations, often taking place in general meeting places or residences. LAN party attendees
tend to be more experienced gamers, as the setup required turns
most casual gamers away. People who prefer LAN party gaming to Internet
or other multiplayer gaming types favor the term "LANner". They are sometimes established between small groups of friends, and hosted at one participant's house or a small venue. Such events are often organized quickly with little planning, and are usually overnight events, with some stretching into days (or even weeks). Because of the small number of players, games are usually played on small levels and/or against bots. When a broadband Internet connection is available, some LAN parties will join on-line servers, where everyone connects to the same server to play together, often on the same team. In this case, the LAN party helps bring the team in one physical location, to talk/chat more efficiently. |
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