05/10/2010 - DarkSide

DarkLAN 2010 is ready for registration!!!

05/08/2009 - DarkSide

DarkLAN 2009 is ready for registration!!!

03/26/2007 - DarkSide

DarkLAN 2007 is ready for registration!!!

07/08/2005 - DarkSide

DarkLAN 2005 was a great success  Thanks to all who attended. 

03/05/2005 - DarkDogg

 Active registration is now on hold as we have approved 32 applicants and reserved 3 applicants who do not have internet access to register.  Yes folks, that's a full venue of 35 people!  This is going to be a blast!  However, this means anyone who registers now will be put on a waiting list and may still get a spot if some people drop out (which is highly likely). 

On another note, Monarch Computers has agreed to sign on as a bronze sponsor this year.  They said if all goes well this year as a bronze sponsor, they will send us some super-cool stuff next year as a gold sponsor.  Thanks Monarch!  We'd also like to recognize EmployOn for giving us a heck of a deal on a venue this year, complete with full-service kitchen and secure parking.  Thanks EmployOn!

Phase 2 e-mail on how to make payment and and additional LAN information will be sent out very soon, so keep on eye on those e-mail boxes!

01/30/2005 - DarkDogg

We have implemented a new sponsorship system for this year's LAN in order to offer sponsors more incentive to send product and promotional materials in exchange for a more distinguished role in our sponsorship support campaigns.  For this year's LAN, sponsors can be either a GOLD, SILVER, or BRONZE sponsor.  Please check the sponsorship link on the left to see how each company plans to sponsor us.  Thanks to all the companies who give their support to a community that buys their products regularly!

01/19/2005 - DarkSide

DarkLAN 2005 registration is officially open.  Once you register, we will review your information and respond via email.  If you were not at either of the past two LANs, then we may not get back to you until the beginning of March. Previous LAN participants have a reserved spot as long as they register by the end of February. If they do not, then they will lose their reserved spot. We will start reviewing new LAN registrants near the end of February. We will then email you and let you know if your registration has been accepted and will give you some further details. Once your registration has been accepted, we will send you a follow-up email with further details that will also include payment information.  See you at DarkLAN 2005

*DarkLAN 2004 Attendees

01/10/2005 -DarkSide

Venue and date have been confirmed.  It will be held at  Employon's Party Center in Euclid, OH on July 28-31st.  Now we will be looking for sponsors and finalizing the DarkLAN 2005 Entrance fee.  Please check back soon.

01/03/2005 -DarkSide

Site being updated for DarkLAN2005.  Hope to see you there!!

08/04/2004 -DarkSide

I just wanted to say thank you in advance to our DarkLAN 2004 planning team. A special thanks goes out to Sigmaster and DarkAges for their wonderful t-shirt design.  I am confident this weekend will go off without a hitch.  MMMMM Beer, Sylvias and CS....what more can a guy ask for??

07/29/2004 - DarkDogg

07/26/2004 - DarkDogg

We have another sponsor!  CaseAce has agreed to provide DarkLAN 2004 with one of their Micro LT computer\speaker carrying cases and a few thumb screws.  CaseAce has proven to be a savior to people who frequently attend LAN parties by making it much easier to cart around equipment.  Thanks CaseAce for your support of DarkLAN!

07/21/2004 - DarkDogg

We would like to welcome another DarkLAN sponsor, Corsair memory, to our ranks.  Corsair has sent us t-shirts(12), pens(12),mousepads(12), posters, and fliers.  Thank you Corsair!  For all your extreme memory needs, Corsair is the stuff to get for maximum performance.

On another note, registration is now closed.  If for some reason you are still interested and we have an available spot, we may be able to fit you in at the last minute, however there will be a late charge and your name will not be on the LAN t-shirt.  Contact me or DarkSide for any late inquiries.

07/14/2004 - DarkDogg

Today is the last day to register for DarkLAN 2004.  After today, unless your handle is DarkKing, Liquifire, or Moneyshot, you cannot attend.  If there are still available spots at LAN time, we may accept some form of pleading and begging to attend the event.  There will also be a late fee.  But as of now, registration is closed and the t-shirts designs are being completed with the list of names we have at midnight tonight.

Also, DarkLAN would like to welcome NVIDIA as a sponsor of this year's event.  NVIDIA is sending poster, stickers, and case badges for us to give away.  Maybe they'll surprise us with some other cool stuff, but I'm just relaying what I was told.  NVIDIA has been the premier developer of cutting edge graphics cards for as long as I can remember.  This summer they are releasing their next generation GPU, the GeForce FX 6800 line of video cards.  ® NVIDIA, the NVIDIA Logo, and other NVIDIA Marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and other countries.

07/01/2004 - DarkDogg

The last day for late applications for DarkLAN is July 7th.  So get those apps in now!  Only 4 guaranteed spots remain!  The last day to make a deposit (after your application has been accepted) is July 14th!  So if you've gotten an acceptance e-mail, get that deposit in soon!  Thanks.  And I'm still working on getting one or two more sponsors.  Yay!

05/24/2004 - DarkDogg

We have another sponsor!  NewEgg has graciously offered to sponsor DarkLAN 2004 with some swag.  NewEgg is a market leader in direct-to-consumer computers and components.  The Elite 5 have been buying from them for years.  So for all your computer needs, visit NewEgg!

05/18/2004 - DarkDogg

Just a reminder folks, the deadline for deposits is June 1st.  So get them in soon! 

05/13/2004 - DarkDogg

Make your LAN deposit via PayPal today!  Click the button on the left once you have been accepted to the LAN via e-mail.  Note that a deposit via PayPal is $22 as opposed to $20.  The extra $2 covers the PayPal transaction fee and is not included in the total LAN cost.  This method of payment is for your convenience only.  A deposit made with a regular paper check is only $20.

Also, I just realized that the first day of the LAN party, August 5th, The Dark Server will be celebrating 2 years of existence!  w00t!  What a better way to celebrate it than playing with all our online friends in person?

05/12/2004 - DarkDogg

Website unveiled to the public.  Go DarkLAN! 

Also, it has come to my attention that people may prefer to PayPal the money for the deposit.  If that is the case, AND YOU HAVE GOTTEN THE PHASE 2 E-MAIL, send $22 ($2 is lost to PayPal and does not count in final LAN cost) to rick@thedarkserver.com

Update: Bawls Guarana is sponsoring this event with a case of their beverages with an option to buy additional cases at a discounted rate.  Thanks Bawls for your support of gaming!