Since I’m getting a good response so far from this, I’m changing the name from LAN Party to LAN Event.

Before I get too far into the updates, here again are the specifics again for the event:

• DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 14. It will be a 3 hour event, from 5-8pm.
• COST: The cost is $15 per person. This will include pizza and a drink as well as use of the gaming equipment. I will also be holding a FFA tournament within this LAN for prizes. Prizes TBD. (More on that soon.)
• LOCATION: Game On Party Planners LLC
1105 Rochester Road
Pittsburgh, PA  15237
(Across from Sir Pizza, behind Fischer)

The event will be streamed on Twitch.. Live video/commentating as well. Oh yeah, I guess I should mention this….

I am happy to report that the HFFL LAN Event will have at least two special guests. Dustin “Dust Storm” Pettigrew, host of the longest and most popular Halo podcast on the net Podtacular.com, will be in attendance. It’s his Twitch channel we’ll be streaming the event through.

Also, Eric “GH057ayame” Hewitt, former National Halo Champion and current Halo commentator, will be there. Not sure if I can get him to commentate the FFA mini-tourney here, but we’ll see…

So here’s a chance to meet two important Halo community members in both Dustin and Eric.

If you plan on attending, I will need a few things:

• E-mail me at sal@halofanforlife.com with your intention to come to the event.
• You must be 18 years of age or older. ID will be checked. If you don’t have ID you will not be allowed in. [UPDATE] I’ve had a few requests from those 18-20 to attend the event. I am now opening this up to those ages as well. However you MUST sign a waiver, stating you will NOT drink alcoholic beverages at the event.
• Payment must be in cash at the event location.

Since this is an adult event, you are permitted to bring alcohol, however you MUST sign a waiver absolving both the gaming center and myself from any alcohol related actions. This is mandatory. If you don’t/won’t sign it, then please do not attend. Neither the business nor myself can afford a lawsuit, which I hope you all understand. Again, under 21 will NOT be permitted to drink alcohol, nor will you be admitted if it’s suspected you were drinking alcohol before the event.

[UPDATE 2] I have decided to bring some rare collectibles for viewing. Beyond the already discussed Mega Bloks Forward Unto Dawn set and custom Covenant Cruisers I’ve built, I will also have on display:
• 3 foot tall Halo 2 Master Chief
• McFarlane’s Master Chief Vs. Hunter statue from the “Forward Unto Dawn” series. This is one of only 500 produced and you’ll have a chance to see it in person.

[UPDATE 3] There will be some time set aside during the event to showcase Halo collectibles. So if YOU have something unique/rare/or just something directly Halo related you’d like to show-off, PLEASE bring it! Also, if you have some kind of Halo attire, be that shirts, hats, pins, please wear them to the event. Represent HALO!
This isn’t mandatory of course, just something neat for a Halo related event to show on the stream as well as have in pictures.

I do want to mention that by coming to the event, you agree to have your picture taken. This may or may not be posted on the blog/twitter/facebook. No reimbursement either. This is just a fun event folks.

As I get news on prizes or anything else new for the event, I’ll continue to post updates for the LAN.

Hope to see you there!!!