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Crazyhowie joins the forums.
« on: February 02, 2012, 01:29:56 PM »
Diablo's minions grow stronger.

I feel like I've lurked long enough, that it was about time I finally posted! First off, there is a vast wealth of information here, and it is simply awesome. So, a big thanks to Deeds for creating this community and thanks to anyone and everyone who has shared their knowledge/experiences so far regarding the LAN Center industry. Several posts by RsteelAUG, Alomax, and johnlarson, just to name a few, have been extremely helpful in getting me started in the research stages.

I'm still in the dream big/joking stages right now as the idea of starting a LAN Center honestly only just popped into my head about a month or so ago. The problem is... I can't seem to get it out of my head and stumbling upon this community, I now can't seem to do anything BUT think about running a LAN Center. I already have some questions lined up, but I'll keep this thread to introductions for the moment and not quite bombard everyone yet... I should be working anyways.

Now, just to wrap these introductions with a bit about myself. I grew up on videogames and they've pretty much become my life. I'm lucky enough to have found a wife who I was able to convert to my video gaming ways and now shares my passion for it. We have no children and don't particularly plan to have any, as our one dog seems to be enough for us :). Let's see... I went to school for video game design and have a bachelor's degree to show for that, but very little in the way of actual games designed. Life took some interesting turns and I find my desire to truly design games isn't burning quite as hot as it used to, so here I am. I'm an aspiring LAN Center owner, gaming enthusiast, bargain-hunter, and beer drinker. I'm looking forward to participating in the community and hope to discover whether this truly is a venture I'd like to undertake.
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Re: Crazyhowie joins the forums.
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2012, 02:03:20 PM »
Welcome to the forums!!!

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Re: Crazyhowie joins the forums.
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2012, 03:08:34 PM »
Welcome fellow newb!

This place is awesome and the most helpful and friendly forum EVER!!

Read, listen and you will learn TONS.


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Re: Crazyhowie joins the forums.
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2012, 03:17:21 PM »
Welcome!

I agree though, totally helpful and professional forums, anyone else lurking needs to come out of hiding :)

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Re: Crazyhowie joins the forums.
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2012, 04:11:44 PM »
Welcome!
Your name momentarily confused me :P

Because of this guy : http://www.howies.com/splash.php

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Re: Crazyhowie joins the forums.
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2012, 04:32:26 PM »
Welcome!
Your name momentarily confused me :P

Because of this guy : http://www.howies.com/splash.php


I've seen that LAN center mentioned in a few threads now, but not particularly in positive ways :).

I'll just have to scratch that one off the business name ideas list!

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Re: Crazyhowie joins the forums.
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2012, 10:06:12 PM »
At first I thought it was someone from Howies.  I am not sure what there is negative to say about Howies, I think it looks awesome.
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Re: Crazyhowie joins the forums.
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2012, 10:06:00 AM »
There is a general ill-will because they are the "large corporation" whereas most LAN owners are small business owners.  They swing sponsorships and purchasing deals around on a much larger scale than the rest of us.  Call it jealousy if you want.

For me personally, I think that they got some things right (the scale, layout, 24/7 ops, ridiculous sponsorships). Other things they do terribly wrong (technical things, customer service, location)

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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2012, 10:41:25 AM »
i think Howies is sweet also. i wish i lived on the west coast still so i could check 'em out. all i can do is tell all my old friends out there bout it. THAT PLACE IS RE"DUNK"ULOUS!!