This is a large event of around 70 - 80.  It will have a set of 3 main competitions for which there will be prizes.

Set in an ancient Roman location, prepare to battle at our Roman themed event. Toga parties R Us and all the usual fun of a RoWeb event;  including films, socializing and hardcore gaming including some excellent competitions and prizes..

This is a LAN in a big modern Hotel with its own bar, restaurant, and accommodation, as well as being located within a large town full of the usual fav locations like McDonalds. 

For more general information on what a LAN Party is - visit our LAN Party FAQ.  For more detail on this event - read on!

For this event there are 3 main tournaments involving a FPS, a RTS, and a racing game.  In addition there will be plenty of game servers provides to support up to 30+ player participation in those games that can handle it such as RTCW, OP Flashpoint, Quake 3 and Counter-Strike.  

Cr3ature is the Schedule manager - if you have a comment or question - either email him, meet him in Chat or post on the forums:

RoWeb sets its own tournament rules. The main principle is to ensure fairness and a level playing field. We will announce the rules on the day but you should expect official tournies to insist on minimum modification of the games default settings.

Official Tournies are those with prizes, and any modification has to be agreed by all competitors.

• Click here for Counter Strike Tournament rules
  

• A quick reminder to bring your Headphones - you must bring these. Speakers must be turned down at the request of any other player and so the use of headsets ensures you get to hear the game/music ok
  
  
• A torch.  The lights are set very to low to optimize gaming and if you need to do some quck repair or modification to your PC you will find this useful.
  
  
• Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) or surge protector.  Not essential, but If you have one it is an idea to bring it along.

You can contact the venue for directions and local information on (01235) 553456.  Or you can ring the event staff on 07775 966942 (Cr3ature aka Paul) or 07833 392008 (CrimsonHaze aka Mike). The venue address is:

Four Pillars Hotel
Marcham Road
Abingdon
Oxford OX14 1TZ

To get a more detailed map follow this link and print off the map to get there. Use the zoom functions to get a better perspective.

Here's some pictures of the venue rooms to whet your appetite for what is going to be a very cosy LAN Party!

Location: In the heart of the Thames Valley, off the A34 junction with the A415. On entry into Abingdon, six miles from Oxford and the M40, 12 miles from the M4 - all on dual carriageway roads or motorways making it accessible from a variety of loactions. room for parking 80 cars.

RAIL/AIR Links: Heathrow Airport- 47 miles, Oxford Railway -  9 miles, Didcot -  5 miles

Directions: M4, East or West to junction 13, follow A34 for Oxford, leave at A415 junction towards Witney/Abingdon, follow road towards Abingdon approx 1/4 mile to roundabout (you will see hotel on right) take 3rd exit approx 200 yds, the first right, you will see the hotel's car park. Use function room entrance to left of main entrance along covered walkway.

This event costs £35 for the weekend to take part, and there is a £5 spectator fee.   To book your place put your name on the attendance list and then make payment in the RoWeb Shop or using the option below.    Your place is only confirmed once you've paid.   Paying in advance also helps us, the organizers to plan for the event and keep the costs down - remember these events are not done for profit and RoWeb takes considerable risk in planning these events.   All payments to RoWeb, be it in the shop or on the door, contribute to making RoWeb happen - your support is what keeps RoWeb alive.

If you cannot attend after signing up, please TELL us!  We can remove your name and free up a spot for others as well as scaling the event for those who are coming and keeping the cost down to a minimum.

To secure your place at an event it is best to pay in advance. You can pay by several means:

• By Cheque - Make your cheque out to RoWeb Online Ltd and send it to : RoWeb, 6 Little Woodfalls Drive, Woodfalls, Salisbury, Wilts SP5 2NN
  
• Payment card by Telephone - Ring 07833 392008 or 01725 512754. You will need to have ready the following: Your nickname, your email, real name, name on payment card (if different to yours), account number, card start date (if any), card expiry date, and a contact number in case of any transaction problems and to inform confirm your booking.
• Online Payment - The RoWeb online shop provides online booking for LAN Gaming parties and also low prices essential gear for the dedicated gamers. It uses Worldpay.com as its transaction carrier which has one of the most secure payment services available. To go straight there just click here.

Remember:- Payment in advance guarantee's your place.   Alternately you can pay on the door in cash or cheque supported by a bankers card but you risk being turned away if a booking has not been agreed and the venue is full.

Although damage to personal equipment is very rare during these events, and injuries to individuals even, rarer you must read and accept the disclaimer below if you wish to attend:

• Network Traffic Disclaimer: Under new legislation (think Napster!) the event organisers are liable for providing a means to transfer illegal data.  Illegal data includes all pirated software, pornographic images/software, and viruses.  At registration you will be expected to sign a form stating that you will not bring illegal software, or seek to transfer/copy any across our network.  This indemnifies RoWeb Online Ltd, and you will be solely responsible for your own actions should you chose to ignore this instruction.
  
  
• Portable Appliance Testing certification (PATS).  Under UK Government Health & Safety 'Electricity at work' regulations, RoWeb Online Limited is responsible for ensuring all electrical equipment used at its events is safe to use.  This is to protect ALL people at the event from risk of injury caused by electrical appliances.   Certification is in 2 parts:

  1 - Personal Checks You, as the owner of your equipment should ensure that all its components are in good working order and are safe to use before arriving at the event.   For further guidance on what to look for you should click here.  You will receive a form prior to the event which you should complete and bring with you.  This will greatly speed up your registration when you arrive at the event.
  
  2 - Portable Appliance Test inspection If we feel it is required we We will use a Portable Appliance tester at the event which will perform a small series of safety checks on your computer.  Should we find a safety risk you will have the option to either have it repaired or not participate - BUT we will provide every assistance in repairing your machine, and will bring many spare components to ensure any costs to you are minimal, if any.  You will receive a RoWeb PAT certificate at the event which you should retain as you will not require another PATS test at RoWeb events if you can produce one that matches your equipment.
  
  

• Personal Injury and Property Damage Disclaimer: For a small event like this you should be aware that we (RoWeb Online Ltd) will accept no liability for loss or damage to your equipment or to injury you may incur on the venue premises. If you are concerned about possible damage to your property or injury to yourself you should take out suitable insurance cover.

• Admission & Expulsion: We (the event staff) reserve the right to refuse admission. You should also be aware that we brook no anti-social behavior, and we will remove any trouble-makers without refund.