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Tribal Wars General Information

LAN. As in LANparty. As in Local Area Network Party. What, you're still confused? You play the game the way it was meant to played. No lag, just gameplay that works like you expect it to.

Like the LANs that came before it, this is going to be an all-out, no-hold-barred Tribes LAN party. What's new this year? Well, we're building on the things we've done right - tournaments and a great location - and adding a couple of new surprises this year. We're going to have a couple of extra attractions yet to be announced that will just be more and more reason to want to attend. Industry sponsors like Sierra are 100% behind the event!

We'll have a lot of people you've heard of but never met. You'll finally be able to see the face behind the name that is either blasting you in the game or flaming you on the forum. And hey, if you get tired of all that tribes-ing, we also have some of that indoor/outdoor pool goodness for ya! Not to mention the 2-mile trail, the golf course, the two restaurants, the bar...

East vs. West

A new wrinkle we're adding this year - building on our past history as UVALAN - is the addition of a second, west-coast venue. The Tribal Wars East location will be at the Chantilly, Virginia Westfields Marriott - a great, proven, East Coast location. The Tribal Wars West location will be at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Both locations are located minutes from the local airport and expressways for easy access and have amazing, wonderful amenities to keep you happy during your stay. Nearly identical ballrooms will house huge numbers of rabid Tribers!

In addition to the planned tournaments held simultaneously in each location, we plan a final, be-all-end-all East Versus West tournament final to settle the brooding war which has existed since the beginning of the game. Who's better? Who's got what it takes? Is it the brutal, no-holds barred East Coast crew? Or is it the silent but synchronized, highly efficient and lethal West Coast clan?

Tribal Wars will answer this question in July 2004.

Need more info, or ask a direct question? Hit our Links page and email one of the Staff.

Tournaments

We have a few tournaments tenatively scheduled, with details to follow soon. We will likely do a mix of Tribes 1 and Tribes 2 tournaments with a strong possibility of a third tourney based on the new Tribes:Vengeance public beta available at the time of the LAN party.

See our Schedule page for the details on the tournaments and start times.

Venues

Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, Virginia

LAX Airport Marriott, Los Angeles, Californa

.. that's where. This place is the whip. We're talking four-star goodness, a couple of restaurants, six tennis courts, play volleyball or basketball on their lighted courts...how about hitting the steam room and sauna, the workout center, or the indoor or outdoor pools? And hey, if you get stressed out playing Tribes - you can get a professional massage there at the site. Now that's a LAN!

Got golf? Bring your clubs. There's an 18-hole course for your use as well.

Contacting the Westfields Marriot: The easiest thing to do would be to contact them directly by phone: They're at 1 703-818-0300. The actual location is 5 minutes from the Dulles airport in Chantilly at:

14750 Conference Center Drive
Chantilly, VA, 20151, USA

The rooms there are amazing, and the best part: they're extremely cheap. Yes, by bringing a big bunch of you rabid gamers into a hotel, we managed to slice the cost of the rooms down to $89 a night.

Here's some extra info on the amenities at the Marriott:
Guest Room Amenities

Work desk with lamp
2-line phone
Speaker phone
Voice mail
Data ports on phone
TV with remote control
Cable/satellite TV
All-news channel
In-room movies
Newspaper delivered (Mon-Fri)
Minibar
Wet bar in some rooms
Complimentary in-room coffee
Iron and ironing board
Hairdryer
Bathrobe
In-room safe
Cribs available

Ah, the West Coast. California! Sun, sea and sport are waiting for you at this wonderful, luxurious, four-star hotel. All the usual amenities are here - the outdoor pool, the whirlpool, the sauna - even a swim-up bar!

Got golf? Bring your clubs. There's 3 golf courses within 3 miles of the place, with a total of 43 holes of golfing excitement ready for you when you want to take a break from the LAN. And if you're in the mood for a swim, the west coast's best beaches beckon from only 4 miles away.

Contacting the LAX Airport Marriott: The best way would be to contact them directly by phone: They're at 1 310-641-5700 The actual location is just next to the airport near the car rental row at:

5855 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045 USA

The rooms there are amazing, and the best part: they're extremely cheap. Yes, by bringing a big bunch of you rabid gamers into a hotel, we managed to slice the cost of the rooms down to $94 a night.

Here's some extra info on the amenities at the LAX Airport Marriott:

Guest Room Amenities

Work desk with lamp
2-line phone
Speaker phone
Voice mail
Data ports on phone
TV with remote control
Cable/satellite TV
All-news channel
In-room movies
Newspaper delivered (Mon-Fri)
Minibar
Wet bar in some rooms
Complimentary in-room coffee
Iron and ironing board
Hairdryer
Bathrobe
In-room safe
Cribs available

Costs

The entry fee for the LAN is $65. This price covers all four days of gaming. To pay, use our registration link in the menu above to register your information. We are accepting credit card payments/cash via PayPal only for this event. Canadian and international players, don't despair - PayPal accepts payments from Canada too.

Sorry, Tribal Wars is a pre-pay only event . There will be no at-the-door registration. We do expect to sell out the event, and seating is limited, so register early and get your payment in, as we register on a first-come-first-served basis. Last year's event sold out in one day flat!

Both the Virginia and California Marriott locations are extending special rates to Tribal Wars attendees - and trust us, it's worth it. These are premium rooms and the hotel has every amenity you would ever want! Also, each of the rooms has two queen-size beds, so you might email some folks and see if they'd like to share a room. The Westfields Marriott in Chantilly will run $89 per night, and the LAX Marriott will be $94 per night.

Real Quick, Like...

When July 22nd - July 25th, 2004 (Thur-Sun)

Where Westfields Marriott Hotel, Chantilly, VA and LAX Airport Marriott, Los Angeles, CA

Who The best players in the community, a lot of new folks, and best of all: YOU!

Why If you have to ask, you'll never know.

What Tribes 1, Tribes 2 and the Tribes:Vengeance public beta mostly, but you'll see plenty of other games as well

How "Beg, borrow, hitchhike, mow grass, take a loss on an investment, or steal. Just find a way to do this. You will not be disappointed." -Cheater

How Much $65 to get in, and the hotel is $89 (East) and $94 (West) per night. Airfare additional. :)

What Do I Bring?

Well, you'll need to bring a computer. A computer is the most important part of any LAN gaming system. Actually, we're going to insist that if you intend to come to the conference and play, you need to bring a computer. Well, OK, you can fly in and rent one if you need to but...you need your own copy of Tribes 1/2 as well.

OK, seriously, bring your box. Bring a monitor - we prefer 19" or smaller, but if a 21" is all you have, then don't send us your chiropractor bills, OK? You'll need your keyboard, mouse, and joystick/input device if you use one. Speakers are OK to bring, but keep this in mind - we're going to be playing music through the PA system pretty constantly, so it might be advisable to bring headphones. Plus you'll have the ability to actually hear what's happening around you in the game, instead of just hearing your neighbor's sound. We will also be enforcing a "polite" sound level at the event.

We'll provide the LAN cabling, switches, and power . We do ask that you bring a power strip/surge suppressor to plug all of your items into.

Bring money for food and drink. People get hungry playing videogames. Also, bring a sleeping bag, pillows, and blankies, if you're sharing a room with like 40 other people.

Make sure to bring your CDs - for your operating system, for your games, for your listening pleasure.

Last but not least: Bring a reciept for a pre-order of Tribes: Vengeance. Sierra is allotting a seat on the private, closed beta of T:V for LAN attendees who bring their pre-order reciept!

Tribal Wars FAQ

Q: I need to update my player information. How do I do that?

A: Just log in. We've added the functionality of editing your player account up until about three weeks before the event. You can change your personal information, including tribe name, player name, whatever you'd like - even sell your account to someone else and let them attend instead.

Q: I'm flying in. Can I rent a computer or monitor?

A: Yes! We'll have some information up here pretty soon for you on this.

Q: Can I sell my seat to someone else?

A: Sure. If you've registered, and you want to sell your seat to someone else, make arrangements for payment. Once they pay you, give them your login and password information for your Tribal Wars player account. They can then log in, change the password and information, and the player name they'll use. Note: We will stop allowing seat transfers approximately 3 weeks before the event, so we can print up the badges. We will not allow seat sales after this. *Note: The player database is now locked, and we can no longer allow seat transfers. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Q: I sold my seat to someone. Can they just show up and say they're me, and get in?

A: No. All players will be required to show ID at the door upon entrance to get an event pass. No exceptions.

Q: I don't want to play, or bring a computer even. Can I just show up and hang out?

A: Technically, yes. We will allow a limited number of seats for those bringing computers, actually. When you register, just indicate on the form that you're not bringing a computer. The cost is the same. People who are not bringing a computer are STILL eligible to win prizes during our raffles and giveaways. Plenty of vendors will be on hand as well tossing t-shirts into the crowd. So pay up, and show up!

Q: I'm under 18. Can I come?

A: Yes. We have hammered out the liability issues, and we will now allow people under the age of 18 to attend. You must now be at least 15 years of age or older, and arrive with a signed and dated liability release form. This form must be signed and dated by a legal guardian, and have complete emergency contact information. Underage players must also bring a photo ID with birthdate (school IDs are OK). You can download the form here:

Click Here To Download the Liability Form

Q: Can I bring my wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend?

A: Yes. They must pay for a registration like everyone else, however. We request if they are not playing any games, however, that they register as a non-computer bringer.

Q: Will there be an Internet connection at the event?

A: Yes. It is available in your hotel rooms at either Marriott location. Public internet access is not available in the gaming room; the only internet servers you'll be able to see will be at Tribal Wars East and Tribal Wars West (and perhaps a central-US location for even ping).

Q: Can I rent a system/monitor for the event? I'm flying in and don't want to ship it/carry it.

A: Yes. Paul Bratti at LAX Marriott, telephone 310-665-5938, can help you at the TW: West location. Going to TW: East? Your contact info for system and monitor rentals is Rick Croco at the Westfields Marriot, telephone 703-818-3691. If you're hoping to rent, contact these guys and let them know you'll be there for the LAN party. They should be able to help out.

Rules and Regulations

Registration

Registration price is $65, and is good for entry into the gaming area, one seat, power, and network connection at the event, and entry into various contests. All sales are final. There are no refunds.
Players will be allowed to register for the event without paying, but until the player has paid for their registration via PayPal, the player's registration is not complete. Once registration is closed, payment for existing registrations will no longer be accepted. There is no order in which registrations will be accepted - whoever pays sooner gets their registration completed sooner. Payments are processed in the order received.
Players who simply show up at the door at the event without registering will be turned away. NO EXCEPTIONS. Players who register without paying will also be turned away. Again, NO EXCEPTIONS. Please do not show up at the event if you have not paid for a seat, whether you intend to play or not. People who show up at the hotel, whether they enter the gaming room or not, must be registered and paid participants. Visitors are not permitted.
All LAN attendees must show proof of identification at the door. We require a driver's license or state ID card.
Players may attend the event without a computer, but this is strongly discouraged! This is a gaming LAN.
Players may NOT bring guests with them- -unless that guest registers and pays for entry into the event.
The event doors will open on Thursday, July 22, 2004. Tribal Wars East doors will open at approximately 5PM, and Tribal Wars West doors will open at approximately 2PM. Tribal Wars Staff are expected to be at the venue to set up the event no later than 10AM the day of opening. The Staff reserves the right to extend opening time until the venues are ready.
The hours of the event are:

-          Day one - opening until 4am

-          Day two - 10am until 4am

-          Day three - 10am until 4am

-          Day four - 10am until 2pm

Hotel reservations at the Marriott Westfields or at the LAX Airport Marriott are strongly suggested. Room rates have been negotiated for this event at $89/night and may be shared by up to 4 players without extra charge. Extra cots and blankets are available for a nominal charge at the front desk. Sleeping in the game room between the hours of 4am and 10 am is strictly forbidden due to security concerns. The room will be closely checked every night at closing for any "stragglers".

Seating

After entry into the event, player will be allowed to select a row to sit in and will be helped by a Row Captain to set up their computer in terms of power and network connections. Seating is NOT reserved. Please be aware of this and assemble your teams for entry appropriately.
There will be space set aside around the perimeter areas of the gaming room for administration, merchandise, vendors, and internet shoutcast stations. Please be mindful of the space these people need.
Each player will be assigned a network and power connection, to be attached by a Row Captain. Players are forbidden from touching networking or power equipment: Please find a staff member to assist in connecting you to power or network, or troubleshooting an existing connection. Players are expected to bring their own network interface card, category 5 cabling (minimum 20 feet), and surge suppressor with appropriate numbers of outlets for their gear.

At the Event

All players are REQUIRED to wear their event badges at all times on the front of their shirt between the belt and collar. If you are not wearing a badge in the gaming area, you will be asked to leave, and return with your badge. Lost badges cannot be replaced, so don't lose it. We'll provide a handy chain to hang it on yourself with.
Your equipment is your responsibility, but in the interest of event security, we are instituting a rule requiring you to leave your equipment in the room for the duration of the event. This means that we will not permit you to take major items out of the room (computers or monitors) unless you are departing the event early.
Do not mess with anyone else's gear. It's a simple rule. If you are caught with your hands in someone else's equipment, you'll be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Don't come to Tribal Wars to steal.
While at the event, all the computers will be on a single, unsecured network. (No, there won't be an Internet connection.) It is your responsibility to secure your computer! If there are important files on your computer, back them up before coming to Tribal Wars. And please: unless you're invited to connect to someone else's computer, stay out of it.
Tribal Wars servers and administrative computers are strictly off limits. Do not touch them or connect to them for any reason other than to play using a game client.
File sharing, while common, is not condoned by Tribal Wars staff. Please practice responsible license management: don't copy a file that is copyrighted.
Do not display content on your screen that is inappropriate Adult-oriented content is not permitted to be publicly displayed. Do not play adult-oriented videos or display pornography on your screen while at the LAN.
You may bring speakers as long as the volume is kept at an acceptable level. We seriously recommend headphones, however - the sound level in the gaming area is usually not conducive to using speakers. By the time they're loud enough to effectively play with, they're disturbing your neighbor. Please use headphones.
Food, while allowed in the gaming area, is supposed to be purchased from the hotel restaurant or staff. The hotel has policies stating this. Please be courteous to your neighbors and don't spill food or drink on their computer equipment or personal belongings.
There is no smoking allowed in the gaming area or in the hallway directly outside the room doors. There is a smoking area right next to the gaming room, however, that may be used.
Alcohol, as always, is NOT permitted in the gaming area. Cans of soft drinks, bottles, coffee mugs, and other closeable containers are permitted in the gaming area. Please consume your alcoholic beverages outside the gaming area. Also, the hotel has a policy stating that all alcohol consumed on the premises must be purchased from a hotel-hosted bartender.
A public display of drunkenness or other intoxication is instant grounds for saying goodnight in the gaming area. Once you're done gaming and you're on to drinking, do it outside the gaming area. We have little tolerance for partiers making others uncomfortable in the gaming area - you may be instantly ejected from the event either for the rest of the day or for the rest of the event at the discretion of the administrative staff.
Please be nice to your fellow gamers. A little "trash talking" is welcome at Tribal Wars. However, strong words, arguments, and fighting have no place at a vacation many of us have saved money for. Complaints of verbal or physical abuse are cause for ejection from the event. Physical altercations of any kind will result in the ejection of all parties involved from both the gaming area and the hotel. No exceptions.
Lastly, the ultimate authority for events taking place at Tribal Wars is in the hand of the event organizers and the Marriott staff. ALL hotel policies (including those concerning underage alcoholic consumption) are to be followed. Tribal Wars organizers reserve the right to eject anyone, at any time, for any reason, from the event. PLEASE follow this simple set of rules and we'll all get along great and have a fun time.
Your courtesy and cooperation with these simple rules will ensure that everyone has a great time at the party. Even more importantly, it ensures that we will continue to have this facility made available for events in the future. Thanks for your cooperation - and have a fantastic Tribal Wars!