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Campzone 2: The Return
rutger21 writes: "CampZone 2 is a large outdoor computer-event in the Netherlands. A field will be transformed into a high-tech campground with full service, including a 100Mbit network and Internet access for everyone. During 11 days, CampZone will be the home for up to 1200 computer enthusiasts from around the world. The main focus of the event is multiplayer gaming, but there will also be other activities, such as paintball." Are there any recurring high-tech temporary communities on this scale in North America? The nearest thing I can think of is Burning Man, and the comparison isn't all that close, especially when it comes to bandwidth.
Like 1200 geeks with 3rd degree sunburns and sunglasses to protect them from the glare of their monitor.
Fucking campers :)
At my college, all computer science labs have recently installed safety showers, like in the chem labs.
Got friends?
From the rules page, it says that paintball guns are specifically NOT allowed.
/. editors not looking past the first page of links that are submitted I'll get modded up.
Maybe if I bitch and moan about
the main focus of the event is multiplayer gaming, but there will also be other activities, such as paintball
mixing huge lan parties with paintball... just imagine after slaughtering people in Quake they all come after you and unload with paintballs, ooo the pain... then again, great way to deal with the cheaters...
Jesus saves souls and redeems them for valuable cash prizes
nothin like a bunch of smart people to advance change. so much could be accomplished from needs that would be brought about by such a large outdoor gathering of socially and unsanitary people! for example:
- quick and easy means of networking a large number of computers
- streamlined troubleshooting scripts for large-scale multiplayer gaming problems
- novel ways of conserving toilet paper, including the world's first overlocked toilet, which flushes with 25GPF force effectively enabling the hidden bidet feature, thus doing away with the need for toilet paper
- world's first toilet-cooled CPU
- overclocked sticks of deodorant which push out 50ccs of gel deodorant with a single twist
- overclocked deodorant spray designed to expel the contents of the entire can with a single press of the button, leading to the formation of a large, flammable cloud and subsequent auto-ignition of said cloud from CPU heat, which incinerates odorants and sterilizes users' armpits
- finally, the invention of new jackoff techniques designed for speed and efficiency. a truly necessary technique for a world full of gov't surveillance and prying eyes.
GO GEEKS!
GO FORTH AND BRING CHANGE UNTO THE WORLD!
11 mbps/1200 people = 0.009167 Mbps/person = 9kb per person. No thanks.
apparently it is something to do with the fact that outside is too damn cold to do anything and beer is expensive..... so they stay home and use the computer.
- HeXa