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Show HN: I built a(nother) house optimized for LAN parties

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1071 points kentonv | 4 comments | 16 Nov 24 15:52 UTC | HN request time: 1.634s | source

I wasn't quite sure if this qualified as "Show HN" given you can't really download it and try it out. However, dang said[0]:

> If it's hardware or something that's not so easy to try out over the internet, find a different way to show how it actually works—a video, for example, or a detailed post with photos.

Hopefully I did that?

Additionally, I've put code and a detailed guide for the netboot computer management setup on GitHub:

https://github.com/kentonv/lanparty

Anyway, if this shouldn't have been Show HN, I apologize!

[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22336638

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Multiplayer ◴[16 Nov 24 21:02 UTC] No.42159307[source]▶
As the former proprietor of LanParty.com (which I mistakenly included in a sale to IGN) I must salute you. The absolute genius of the provided lan equipment and particularly the management thereof is an inspiration.

I think the lack of any standing offerings of variations of Quake is a glaring mistake but easily rectified. :)

It's really heartening to see lan gaming continued and offered in such a way that the amount of hassle and setup is minimized and the gaming is maximized. We spent far too much time in the 90's and 2000's dealing with driver issues, etc etc. Bravo.

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leptons ◴[17 Nov 24 00:12 UTC] No.42160766[source]▶
Quake is still so much fun. Been playing for years with a group and it doesn't get old.
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ethbr1 ◴[17 Nov 24 00:27 UTC] No.42160853[source]▶
What changes after years of playing? I assume everyone has every inch of the maps memorized?
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1. leptons ◴[17 Nov 24 03:59 UTC] No.42161869[source]▶
>What changes after years of playing?

New ways to exploit the physics to do things your opponents don't expect and can't easily reproduce. As the skill level of regular players increases, I always look for new ways to approach the maps.

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2. system2 ◴[17 Nov 24 05:05 UTC] No.42162114[source]▶
Download it from tastyspleen.com and play online too. I play quake2 online almost daily.
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3. Ringz ◴[17 Nov 24 07:28 UTC] No.42162563[source]▶
Domain for sale?
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4. pentagrama ◴[17 Nov 24 08:29 UTC] No.42162821{3}[source]▶
I think it may be http://tastyspleen.net/