The Big LAN 6

October 1st 2022
10am-10pm

The Big LAN 6

October 1st 2022
10am-10pm


Come along to THE BIG LAN for a day filled with tournaments and gaming. Bring along your PC and plug into to our network for 12 hours of gaming goodness with loads of prizes.

18+ only. This is a drug and alcohol free event. Only power and network access is provided, please bring your full PC (including monitor) or laptop.

8-12 Simla St, Mitcham VIC 3132. Lots of on site parking available and PT just around the corner!


Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to everyone who attended! We had over 200 people come through the doors making this our biggest event to date, and we'll do it all again (and more) in January. Full resolution photos can be downloaded here.

Schedule

Legend: BYO PC Tournament, Console Tournament, AFK. End times are estimates only and dependent on number of entrants. Additional tournaments and games will be run ad-hoc depending on attendance

Main Tournaments

Entry with a BYO PC Ticket

Halo

Halo: Custom Edition

Halo The Master Chief Collection

Halo: MCC

Age of Empires II

Age of Empires II - DE

    Halo Custom Edition

    Slayer
    Default Start - 50 Kills or 30 Mins
    Free for All
    16 Players per Game
    Single Elimination Brackets
    Number of players progressing per round will depend on the total number of players
    "The Big LAN Main Event" Servers will appear in the LAN lobby for the main tournament
    You can download Halo Custom Edition here (link only works on The Big LAN network) and follow the install instructions included.
    If you receive an error when you attempt to boot Halo referring to "HAC" it is recommended that you revert the third installation step by deleting the additional dll file.

    Prizes

    Halo 3 Slayer

    AR&BR Start - 50 Kills or 30 Mins
    Free for All
    16 Players per Game
    Single Elimination Brackets
    Number of players progressing per round will depend on the total number of players

    Prizes

    Arms Race

    Max 32 Players per Game
    AR:Shoots
    Number of players progressing per round will depend on the total number of players
    "The Big LAN Main Event" Servers will appear in the LAN lobby for the main tournament. Please listen carefully to the organisers for direction on which server you should join.

    Prizes

    Wingman

    Single Elimination
    "The Big LAN Main Event" Servers will appear in the LAN lobby for the main tournament games. Please join the server the shares the same match number as your game (top pair is 1, next is 2, etc) as assigned in the brackets below

    Prizes

    All Modes

    Pausing

    A game can be paused by any player in the following circumstances:

    * Server instability that cause clients to disconnect from the game.
    * A player's client crashes or fails to load at the start of the game.
    * If a single player is having client issues. A player may use a different computer if they continue to have client issues.

    Players should not abuse the pausing feature. A match should not be paused for more than 5 minutes.
    A game can not be paused more than 3 times in total. In rare circumstances a game remake may be considered.

    NOTE: The player that paused the game, must give notice before resuming the game.

    AoE

    Age of Empires FFA Regicide

    Brackets
    * Single Elimination Bracket
    Host
    * A player from each round will be responsible for setting up the server with the correct settings.
    Lobby Settings
    * Lobby Name: The Big LAN #[1/2/3]
    * Visibility: Public
    * Players: 8
    * Set Password: biglan
    * Allow Spectators: Yes
    * Hide Civilizations: Yes
    * Spectator Day: None
    * Server: Local LAN
    * Data Mod: Definitive Set

    Game Settings
    * Game Mode: Regicide
    * Map Style: Standard
    * Location: Random Map (Land Maps & Water Maps)
    * Map Size: Giant
    * AI Difficulty: Hardest
    * Resources: Standard
    * Population: 200
    * Game Speed: Standard
    * Reveal Map: Normal
    * Starting Age: Standard
    * Ending Age: Standard
    * Treaty Length: <None>
    * Lock Teams: No
    * Team Together: Yes
    * Team Positions: No
    * Shared Exploration: No
    * Lock Speed: Yes
    * Allow Cheats: No
    * Turbo Mode: No
    * Full Tech Tree: No
    * Record Game: Yes
    Game Remake
    Players can opt to remake a game during the first 10 minutes of the match with approval of the tournament admin.

    Prizes

    2v2

    Brackets
    * Single Elimination Bracket, Teams of 2
    Host
    * A player from each round will be responsible for setting up the server with the correct settings.
    Lobby Settings
    * Lobby Name: The Big LAN #[1/2/3]
    * Visibility: Public
    * Players: 4
    * Set Password: biglan
    * Allow Spectators: Yes
    * Hide Civilizations: Yes
    * Spectator Day: None
    * Server: Local LAN
    * Data Mod: Definitive Set
    Game Settings
    * Game Mode: Random Map
    * Map Style: Standard
    * Location: Random Land Map
    * Map Size: 4 Player
    * AI Difficulty: Hardest
    * Resources: Standard
    * Population: 200
    * Game Speed: Standard
    * Reveal Map: Normal
    * Starting Age: Standard
    * Ending Age: Standard
    * Treaty Length:
    * Victory: Time limit
    * Time: (1:00 hr)
    * Lock Teams: Yes
    * Team Together: Yes
    * Team Positions: No
    * Shared Exploration: No
    * Lock Speed: Yes
    * Allow Cheats: No
    * Turbo Mode: No
    * Full Tech Tree: No
    * Record Game: Yes

    1v1

    Brackets
    * Single Elimination Bracket, Solo
    Host
    * A player from each round will be responsible for setting up the server with the correct settings.
    Lobby Settings
    * Lobby Name: The Big LAN #[1/2/3]
    * Visibility: Public
    * Players: 2
    * Set Password: biglan
    * Allow Spectators: Yes
    * Hide Civilizations: Yes
    * Spectator Day: None
    * Server: Local LAN
    * Data Mod: Definitive Set
    Game Settings
    * Game Mode: Random Map
    * Map Style: Standard
    * Location: Random Land Map
    * Map Size: 2 Player
    * AI Difficulty: Hardest
    * Resources: Standard
    * Population: 200
    * Game Speed: Standard
    * Reveal Map: Normal
    * Starting Age: Standard
    * Ending Age: Standard
    * Treaty Length:
    * Victory: Time limit
    * Time: (1:00 hr)
    * Lock Teams: Yes
    * Team Together: Yes
    * Team Positions: No
    * Shared Exploration: No
    * Lock Speed: Yes
    * Allow Cheats: No
    * Turbo Mode: No
    * Full Tech Tree: No
    * Record Game: Yes

    Prizes Prizes

    Battle Royale

    TBD

TrackMania Nations Forever

TrackMania

Fall Guys

Fall Guys

Rocket League

Rocket League

UT 2004

Unreal Tournament 2004

    TrackMania Nations Forever

    The Big LAN team will host lobbies on the LAN labelled "The Big LAN #" where # is 1 to the number of servers.
    The best time within 30 minutes will be declared the winner, with multiple single elimination rounds based on the number of entrants. You can also download the free installer here (link only works on The Big LAN network).

    Prizes

    Fall Guys

    One show, winner takes all!
    The show code will be shown at the event and in the discord

    Prizes

    Rocket League Doubles

    Game Mode - SOCCAR
    Arena – DFH STADIUM
    Team Size - 2v2
    Bot Difficulty - NO BOTS
    Mutators:
    - Preset Settings - CUSTOM
    - Match Length - 5 MINUTES
    - Max Score - UNLIMITED<
    - Overtime - UNLIMITED
    - Series Length - 3 GAMES
    - Game Speed - DEFAULT
    - Ball Max Speed - DEFAULT
    - Ball Type - DEFAULT
    - Ball Size - DEFAULT
    - Ball Bounciness - DEFAULT
    - Boost Amount - DEFAULT
    - Rumble - NONE
    - Boost Strength - 1X
    - Gravity - DEFAULT
    - Demolist - DEFAULT
    - Respawn Time - 3 SECONDS

    Prizes

    Unreal Tournament 2004

    Game Mode - DeathMatch
    Team Size - FFA
    Map - Random Map

    Prizes

AFK Tournaments

Entry with a BYO PC or Console Only Ticket

Tetris

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2

Mario Kart

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Super Smash Bros.

Super Smash Bros.

Splatoon

Splatoon 3

    Tetris

    We'll be running a single eliminination tournament of multiplayer Tetris and we'll supply all the gear! Free entry with any ticket type.

    Prizes

    Mario Kart

    Friendly Mario Kart tournament from our friends at Nintense Events! BYO controller preferred. Consoles, screens, and spare controllers provided. Note Mario Kart start time will depend on Super Smash Bros due to shared resources.

    Format: Single Elimation
    Knockout Rounds: 4 Race GP
    We highly Recommend Players to BYO Controller!
    PLEASE NOTE: Nintendo Gamecube Adaptors will be provided on the day.
    Nintense Gaming are not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged BYO equipment. Please label all your BYO gear with a name and contact number.

    Players: 2 (1 vs 1)
    Controller Type: Any
    Character: Any
    Vehicles: Any (Please Note: Not all Vehicle parts maybe avaliable)
    Mode: VS
    Race Class: 150cc
    Teams: OFF
    Items: Normal
    Items CPU: ON
    CPU Level: Hard
    Courses: Random (Included DLC Tracks)
    Smart Steering: OFF
    Auto-accelerate: OFF
    Motion Controls: OFF
    Shortcuts: Allowed
    Glitchcuts: Banned
    Cheats: Banned
    Glitches: Banned

    Prizes

    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    Brought to you by our friends at Nintense Events! BYO controller preferred. Consoles, screens, and spare controllers provided.

    Tournament Format: Singles
    Format: Swiss with Top 8 Knockout
    Rounds: Best 2 out of 3 Games
    Finals: Winners Grand Finals (Best of 5)

    Tournament Format: Doubles
    Format: Single Elimation Knockout
    Rounds: Best 2 out of 3
    Finals: Winners Finals (Best of 5)

    We highly Recommend Players to BYO Controller!
    PLEASE NOTE: Nintendo Gamecube Adaptors will be provided on the day.
    Nintense Gaming are not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged BYO equipment. Please label all your BYO gear with a name and contact number.

    Prizes

    Controller Type: Any
    Characters: Any
    Stages: Random (See Stage List Below)
    Stock: 3
    Time: 7 minutes
    Stage Morph: Off
    Stage Hazards: Off
    FS Meter: Off
    Spirits: Off
    Items: Off (None)
    Underdog Boost: Off
    Gentleman's Rule: Banned
    Handicap: Off
    Sudden Death: On
    Mii's: Allowed (Default moveset only 1-1-1-1)
    Cheats: Banned
    Glitches: Banned

    Tournament Stages List: (Unlisted Stages are turned off)
    - Battlefield
    - Small Battlefield
    - Final Destination
    - Dream Land
    - Yoshi's Story
    - Fountain of Dreams
    - Pokemon Stadium
    - Yoshi's Island
    - Pokemon Stadium 2
    - Smashville
    - Unova Pokemon League
    - Kalos Pokemon League
    - Town & City
    - Wily Castle
    - Mementos
    - Spring Stadium
    - Minecraft World
    - Northern Cave
    - Hallow Bastion Tournament

    Prizes

    Splatoon 3

    4v4, BYO Switch and copy of the game required per player, brought to you by our friends at Nintense Events!

    Tournament Format: Swiss with Top 4
    Knockout Rounds: Best 2 out of 3 Games
    Finals: Winners Grand Finals (Best of 5)
    Players: 8
    Teams: 4 player teams
    Gear: Any
    Weapons: Any
    Mode: Turf War
    Stages: Random
    Primary Gear Abilities Only: Set to OFF
    Use Amiibo Gear: Set to OFF
    Use Amiibo Username: Set to OFF
    Reset Options: Set to OFF

    To compete in this tournament, you MUST BYO the following Equipment:
    - Nintendo Switch / OLED System (No Nintendo Switch Light)
    - Controller of Choice
    - Copy of Splatoon 3 Game
    PLEASE NOTE: Nintense Gaming are not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged BYO equipment. Please label all your BYO gear with a name and contact number.

    Prizes

Side Events

Entry with any ticket

VFC

VFC

Beat Saber

Beat Saber

PacMan

PAC-MAN 256

Flat Out 2

Flat Out 2

    Virtual Fighting Championship

    Fight your friends in VR!

    The Big LAN is about more than just the LAN. All tickets give you access to a hands on demo with the developers of VFC! Available all day at every event for free play! Get your copy of VFC here.

    Beat Saber

    Free play all day!

    The Big LAN is about more than just the LAN. All tickets give you access to our Zotac VR Station to try out the HTC Vive and Beat Saber!

    PAC MAN 256

    High Score Challenge

    Set the high score for PacMan 256 on the Prism+ X490 ultrawide monitor, available all day at every event for free play! Create your own perfect setup with PRISM+ Australia's X490 144Hz gaming monitors today.

    Flat Out 2

    4 Player Racing

    The Big LAN is about more than just the LAN. All tickets give you access to the Logitech Racing Zone to try out the Logitech G29 racing wheels against your friends in Flat Out 2!

Pass the Parcel

Pass the Parcel

Board Games

Board Games

Dice

The Famous Dice Game

Chess

Chess

    Chess

    13+2 Minute Rapid Chess
    Swiss, best of one
    Boards and Chess Clocks provided

    Prizes
MtG

Magic the Gathering

Minecraft

Minecraft

Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley

    Magic the Gathering - Modern

    Modern Swiss
    Modern legal Magic the Gathering decks are not provided with entry, players will require their own legal deck to play.
    We will be using the most recent ban list according to Wizards of the Coast, found here.

    Prizes

    Minecraft

    Build away on our free play server all day (join at 192.168.0.27), and listen out for ad-hoc races to kill the enderdragon on our competitive server!

    Prizes

    Stardew Valley

    Start a new save on the day. Only saves dated as created on the day of the event will be accepted.
    Play for an hour and collect the most money you can. Save/Pause the game after an hour, and show your score to the staff.
    Start a new save and try again! Highest score submitted throughout the day will win!
    Single Player saves only.

    Prizes

    The Derivan Art Corner

    Hang out in our art corner and show your talent painting with Derivan paints and markers, all equipment and canvas' provided free with all tickets!