https://a.co/d/gXvLYFw Hey! Running my first lan party, would something like this be enough for 11 people to connect to internet? Thanks!!

Hi folks,

I'm using the github uklans domain list below in my cache. However, based on the traffic, I still see HTTP traffic going to Akamai with domains like the examples below (ex: ps5 games). How can I review and update my domain list? Or is it better to wait for the GitHub domain list to be updated?

I came across these domains in the outgoing HTTP traffic;

• e259803.b.akamaiedge.net
• e40436.api8.akamaiedge.net

GitHub Cache Domains List

Thanks....

Hello,

I am setting up a Lan Party for 10 -12 people, on windows 10, 11 i have he set the network on 192.168.0.0/24 for all the devices, people are going to bring their own PCs/laptops and i was wondering:

1. If i could have preinstalled the games and share them through the network so we wont have to install them on each device?

2. But i am thinking that we might have problems with some of this games like Lotr btme 1,2/RWK since i have only one original cd key ( game wont allow to play on multiple devices with the same cd key),

Any recommendations or guides on how i can achieve this?

Had my annual LAN party this past weekend. I meant to take more pictures (I stole this one from my buddy). I’ve been throwing LANs since 2010 in high school - all through out college. Sometimes it was 3-4 times a year.

Since we’ve all grown up, we only do it annually in conjunction with Extra Life. I hope to have a separate room in my future home just for LAN parties. My buddy lent me his house to host this years :)

I grew up doing mostly Xbox/360 lan parties, where I was the network nerd who got stuff set up. Even made my own crossover cable in my networking class.

It’s been ages but I found some coworker friends who also enjoyed LAN parties and we made a LAN party in spirit. This was only half the setup, didn’t take a picture of the other table

Games we played: StarCraft Tribes Revengence Halo 2

Devices I had set up for this: Aya neo flip DS Lenovo legion go Aya neo AM01 mini pc Minisforum mini pc Minisforum V3 2 in 1 Aya Neo 2S Steam deck One X player X1

We are finishing preparations for our next event. Sund-Xplosion 29.

Mid sized lanparty in Stralsund (Germany)

More Info under https://sxlan.de

We still have seats to offer.

Brand new to this - does lancache have to run exclusively on a dedicated machine/VM where the cache files exist solely for distribution, or can it be installed on a 'primary' Windows gaming rig (via a VM) and the lancache copy of the games is also the copy used by the Windows Gaming Rig? Or does the main gaming rig always need to be a separate copy of the game than that within the lancache? I hope that makes sense.

Trying to avoid the lancache copy of the game files being an additional copy on top of the ones on my other gaming rigs, of course because of storage concerns.

My use-case is having 3-4 gaming rigs (a laptop, a handheld and 2 desktops) and am wondering if the lancache files can directly be the game files used by one of the main desktops - or do the lancache files solely exist for distribution and can't be used themselves for gaming from.

Thanks!

Hosted a test lan party with 7 of us ahead of our larger 20+ man lan in February! CoDBO6, BF2042, and Halo Infinite custom maps getting lots of love today.

Hi r/lanparty!

New to the community and definitely rusty on my LAN knowledge.

TLDR: having a LAN party for about 30 friends, want advice!

I'm turning 30 next fall and I've sent out a message to a bunch of buddies from various life phases to have a massive LAN party. Most are married, have kids, and live in different states so we started planning early to accomodate travel and work schedules. Looking at anywhere between 20-30 dudes, ages 26-33 and all gamers at some point in their lives.

Currently, the plan is console only LAN. Probably looking at up to 8 XBOX 360's playing Halo 2, Halo 3, maybe a few copies of MW2 or BO for zombies. 2 Switches for Mario Kart and Smash lobbies, a Gamecube for SSBM purists. One xbox for rockband / guitar hero and its instruments.

I'm reading through forums and getting inspiration from other posts, but would love any and all advice / guidance about how to set all of this up, misc components I might need (besides the obvious X number consoles and X game copies), or anything else that would help this go as smoothly as possible so we're not just waiting the whole night for updates or don't have the right hardware to connect. I did a few LAN's back in the day (15+ years ago) but not to this scale. I've already collected 3 xbox 360's off of FB marketplace.

Also, food and maybe other game suggestions?

I will post pictures of it all of course once the event is over!

https://preview.redd.it/tyidba5fbyyd1.jpg?width=809&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=61b4aab6680782bf8ac830be4ea3f2274e035325

in 2023 VulkanLAN set the all time record for LAN-Party's in Austria with 925 particapants and in this year 2024 VulkanLAN set the all time record in Austria with 1192 participants.

There will be a internet connection but we planning playing like 20 years ago. Connect pc via switch and have fun. We are all on pcs. Say, what games we should play? And the games should run on modern machines.

Hi guys, I have run in to a problem with Linux hosts in a lan setup with a lancache.

I have done the usual checks, seeing that lancache.steamcontent.com resolves to the local cache ip. The cache also looks to be working well with windows hosts. Searching for answers I found another steam user who mentioned that the Linux steam client seem to use a url (cache1-atl3.steamcontent.com) not being intercepted by the lancache dns.

I was thinking I could manually add the domain to the custom db.

Does any have a file that I could easily modify to link in the docker image?

SOLVED: I resized the disk of my VM, but i did it incorreclty, so the disksize of lancache was < 10 GB. MY bad!!!

Dear all,

I spun up a new VM (Alpine linux), installed docker, portainer and lancache freshly.

After I set a static DNS record for this VM, I disabled IPv6 and put <VM-IP> as the only DNS Server for my Windows 10 machine. (Setup my adguardhome as upstream dns and it works fine now.)

When checking the nslookup lancache.steamcontent.com commands everything works out (returns correct local ip).

But when I observe the size of the cache it seems to be purged right away and I am always tied to my internet connection speed. Even for multiple downloads of the same game

At which point am I super giga stupid?

localhost:/volume1/docker/lancache# du -sh /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

4.3M /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

localhost:/volume1/docker/lancache# du -sh /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

25.5M /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

localhost:/volume1/docker/lancache# du -sh /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

18.7M /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

localhost:/volume1/docker/lancache# du -sh /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

15.5M /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

localhost:/volume1/docker/lancache# du -sh /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

20.9M /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

localhost:/volume1/docker/lancache# du -sh /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

7.5M /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

localhost:/volume1/docker/lancache# du -sh /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

7.5M /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

localhost:/volume1/docker/lancache# du -sh /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

13.7M /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

localhost:/volume1/docker/lancache# du -sh /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

14.6M /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

localhost:/volume1/docker/lancache# du -sh /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

4.3M /volume1/docker/lancache/cache

(Crosspost from Discord>Help-me)

As the title suggests, I am hosting a lanparty 15 en 16 november 2024.
The lanparty is in Voorthuizen (central Netherlands): https://www.google.com/maps/place/Voorthuizen

Currently around 13 people are attending full-time, I would like to get around 20 people since that's in my opionion the perfect amount of people to play games like Bad Company 2 and Wreckfest locally.

We work with with a time schedule, every game on the time schedule we play locally with everyone (at least that's the idea).
We also offer the possibility to rent a PC (including monitor, mouse, keyboard and headset) the whole LAN, it's not the fastest (1050ti) but more then quick enough to play all the games on the schedule.
So it's a classic lanparty, with a lot of real LAN-gaming, not just everyone playing online with friends on the other side of the world.
It's a close community, but who knows you are the new person we welcome into our little community :)

Send me a message if you are interested.

Greetings community members, sorry if the title of this topic does not make sense but I would like to know if there is any possibility of using an alternative to hamachi compatible with win xp, 7, and 10, my idea is to be able to create a private network which some people who use old and discontinued equipment can play either an mmo or fps without having to modify my router or expose my ip to public, I have searched several methods including p2pvpn which works with XP but I still cannot make a connection between xp, 7 and 10. I do not have much technical knowledge on the subject but if someone knows of a method or program I would greatly appreciate it.

Good morning, everyone! I just wanted to share a list I created this morning for my discord for our monthly LAN Parties. I'm not affiliated in any way with any of the sellers, other than owning the Xbox carrying case and loving it. Anything that helps keep LAN parties alive and growing!

Wagon Cart

• Wagon Cart w/ Wheels: https://www.amazon.com/Eusuncaly-Collapsible-Foldable-Shopping-Gardeing/dp/B0CQZDQ66Y
• There are a TON of different wagons you can look through. This is just an example.

Carrying Cases

• PC Desktop Carrying Case: https://www.amazon.com/Trunab-Computer-Carrying-Backpack-Processor/dp/B09PHM3QR1
• 24" Monitor Carrying Case: https://www.amazon.com/Trunab-Carrying-Protective-Compatible-Accessories/dp/B097DF3MVP
• 27" Monitor Carrying Case: https://www.amazon.com/Trunab-Carrying-Protective-Compatible-Accessories/dp/B097DDS1JJ
• Xbox Series X Carrying Case: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B099N74WX3
• PS4/5 Carrying Case: https://www.amazon.com/Backpack-Compatible-Carrying-Accessories-playstation-5/dp/B09579ST14

External Monitors

• 15.6" 1080p FHD External Monitor: https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Monitor-15-6inch-Computer-Protector/dp/B088D8JG3L
• 17.3" 1080p FHD External Monitor: https://www.amazon.com/ARZOPA-Portable-Kickstand-Computer-External/dp/B0CH9Y9SV3
• 17.3" 4k External Monitor: https://www.amazon.com/CAPERAVE-Portable-Kickstand-Speakers-Computer/dp/B0CHVGWFGP
• 18.5" FHD 100hz 1080p External Monitor: https://www.amazon.com/VisionOwl-Portable-Monitor-18-5-Kickstand-Mountable/dp/B0CD3WJXWH

Hello everyone,i will be quick and head straight to the point.i am organising a small lan party for da boyz,and basically have a computer made out of spare parts(I3 8100,gtx 1060 6gb,) But only 8gb of ram,i am planning to use this pc for one of the guest so he can play (he got a Full tower ATX monstrocity so he ain't bringing that) But i also plan to host a local server on my "homelab" and that is where the dillema is.in my homelab i have 24gb of RAM with a 2x8 kit and a 1x8 stick,and i am thinking,will the server run fine with mods,10 players and 1700 cpu,with only 16gb so i could place the 1x8 gb stick in the pc?or is it not worth it because of the instability the third stick will create on the gaming pc?

Hey guys, I am new to all this LAN party thing (considering I am a internet kid) and somehow I decided that I need to set up a LAN gaming party at my school tomorrow. With no experience and much know-how, I only have with my self 3-4 mildly spec-ed Laptops (We talking i5 6th gens). I only have a single memory of a game I saw being played at a LAN party which was Need for Speed: Most Wanted Black Edition 2005. I plan to run the same game but again don't know how to actually hook up all the computers so that we can play together. If any of you could help me out I'd be really grateful :)

P.S.- Please also suggest some other good games for the LAN party.

Prepare for an epic gaming experience! 🎮

The RedPoint LAN party is back, and it's happening soon! Get ready for three days of intense gaming tournaments, fantastic atmosphere, and unforgettable fun.

Again, we're teaming up with our friends from LOBOLan, so expect some thrilling matchups with a focus on UT 99/04 and Quake 3 Arena for some classic action!

📅 Date: 22.11. - 24.11.

📍 Location: RedPoint Video Game Bar

We're expecting around 24 players, and spots are filling up fast, so be sure to get in touch with us to reserve your place! Each day will feature one main tournament, with a more freeform schedule for you to enjoy other games in between.

Don't miss out on the biggest gaming event of the year! Secure your spot now! And be sure to follow us for news and updates.

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Hey guys,
next week I do a small lan-party with mixed people and mixed PC specs. May fortnite will be the game which works on all computers, but thats the limit.

In order to have it fluid I like to prepare some games and want to inform how to set them up etc.
What are your lanparty gems? We may do just 1 day..

- Fortnite
- CS 1.6?
- Quake 3 Arena?
- Trackmania?
- Is Mindcraft good with any mod? Never played it.

Would be may nice to play with the team of 5 together vs. Bots - are there nice COOPS for that?

Or games which are not so hard to learn, quick to install and fun to play in the meantime?

For me as the host - It may make sense to organize all the installers, make sure that works etc? Is there a software to make that easy?

Beside that I may just need a router and a switch right? I just remember back in the days it was super hard to make it work for everyone, that Port host issues (WC3 ..) and such problems which often kill a ton of time.

HOpe for some ideas. Thanks folks! Will post a summary afterwards

Summary what we played
- CS 2 (was a bit of fun but hard skill GAP)
- beyond all reason (we spend alot of time here optimising the gameplay versus AI, alot of fun but also a big skill gap from the beginning)
- Fortnite

BAR was the clear winner, unfortnuatly left4dead2 did not start on one steam version without any error..

for the next one we will prepare other games, i think have ~3 main games is way enough, especially if there is a more complex one :-)

Hello everybody, i am using the BF portable server tool to create a lan server for an upcoming lan party. However, when following all the steps, the redirector always returns an SSL error2 and error7 (see below). The gameserver itself works and is able to create a game session, and i am able to connect to the makeshift battlelog version but i cannot see my own server. I tried to validate the certificates from the redirector but they are password protected. If anyone could help i would be very gracious!

Here is the error code:

Server Error: SSL Error2

Client ID[1] SSL 127.0.0.1RC4-SHA

Client ID[1] -> Server (len: 214)

client is bf3 server, sending host: 127.0.0.1, port: 42128

0 33 0 5 0 1 0 0 10 0 0 0 86 49 32 6 0 da 1b 35 3 a2 fc f4 1 a 31 32 37 2e 30 2e 30 2e 31 0 a7 0 0 0 99 c9 c5 8a 18 c2 fc b4 0 90 92 5 0 ce 58 f5 0 0 e2 4b b3 0 0 Server -> Client ID[1] (63 of 63)

Server Error: SSL Error7

Client ID[1] connection closed

Server Error: SSL Error2

Had a nice LAN with 9 people this weekend. Tried out a couple new games that you may be interested in:

OZYMANDIAS:

(8 players, steam version is portable and DRM-free)

Turn-based hex 4x-lite that supports up to 8 players. Its really simplified as much as possible and feels like a board game. An 8 player game can be played in about an hour (and thats with most players learning the game for the first time). We had a fun time and will be playing it again in the future.

ICE LAKES:

(32 players, portable, use Goldberg emulator to replace steamapi.dll)

Ice fishing themed game. We played a 15 then a 30 minute game and had a relaxing fun time that was over before we knew it. We feel like we have a lot more to figure out in terms of the different types of equipment and fish.

JUST ACT NATURAL:

(8 players, free to play, host buys full version for all modes)

This is an accessible, simple "hidden in plain sight" style game perfect for 30-minute slots. Has all the same kinda modes from Hidden in Plain Sight plus a few more.

BLACKWAKE:

(32 players, free to play)

We always love playing this game but a couple players on laptops randomly couldn't launch the game so we ended up skipping this time. Weird. There are steam forum entries suggesting changing launch parameters might fix.

APE WARS:

Was on sale for like 64 cents. Goofy, silly fun best paired with drinking. A chorus of hopping, shrieking apes going "AHH! AHH! AHH!" Dead simple basic unity-asset ass janky shooter. Dont expect to tolerate this for more than 30 minutes or so.

AGE OF MYTHOLOGY:

(12 players)

No review necessary for this classic, it supports up to 12 players which is handy! Most RTS games like this only support up to 8. Im interested in the remake but the priority has to be game install size and LAN functionality so the OG still wins for us.

MODERN WARFARE 2 (iw4x):

(16 players, portable)

Unlike COD4, this game didnt need to be installed on each system which was handy. However we couldnt get a local server to connect with each other. Fortunately there were tons of other random servers we were able to join. It includes the COD4 maps so we may just exclusively run this version going forward.

As someone who grew up carrying his gaming-rig to friends for a Lanparty, it pains me to see my son (10) play games like Roblox on tablets with his friends from the neighborhood but each in their own home… so.. I decided to introduce the concept of a Lanparty 😂.

1. promoting better direct interaction
2. passing on some basic computer skills
3. reminding them why the PC-Masterrace is the master-race 🤣.

Anyway, they loved it. But I need a bigger desk and one more computer so I can have my spot at the wall back 🤌.

Our first event, Enclave 1 - The Awakening, will take place from April 17th to 21st, 2025 at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes. This 5-day non-stop gaming event offers:

• 24/7 LAN gaming with scheduled games and tournaments
• An immersive meta-game storyline connecting future events
• PC gaming, retro gaming, board games, and VR simulators
• Hands-on access to the latest hardware from top brands

A community-focused atmosphere with no distractions - just pure gaming!

Enclave - The Awakening is just the beginning. Join us and be part of the LAN Gaming Evolved experience, where gamers come together to take part, explore, & enjoy.

📅 Tickets are now available!

Get your tickets here

Learn more on our website

Join our community on Discord

Me and my friends are renting a space to have a LAN night soon. There are 8 of us and the best place we can find in Scotland atm the owner claims has 65mbps (8.1MB/s) as they sent me a screenshot of a wireless speedtest via their phone, I'm assuming that the wired connection will be even faster than this though, would i be right in saying that? We have a switch for the 8 ports that will be connected to our pcs and are wondering if this will be sufficient speeds for all 8 of us to game for 2 days? Thanks in advance for any help it is much appreciated!

We are pleased to announce that we will be partnering up with Kansas Food Bank and doing a food drive for the upcoming event. For every 2 cans you bring, you will receive a raffle ticket. All proceeds will go to help feed Kansas families in need.

This is a BYOC (Bring your own computer/console) event.

The most needed items are
-Canned fruits (in light syrup)
-Canned Vegetables
-Peanut Butter
-Canned Meals in One (Soups, Ravioli, etc)
-Canned Meats - Chicken, Tuna, etc

The official tournaments for the event are
Golf With Your Friends
Rocket League
Quake Live
CS2 Arms Race
We will also be doing a Mystery Game, which will be revealed at the event!

Don't want to play in the tournaments and just want to come hang out with other gamers. That's always welcome, too! All gamers of any age and skill level are welcome.

Purchase your tickets here

hi guys
I want to add the list of Sony servers to the Lancache server, how can I do this?