Your First Hour: A Timeline
Don't panic. Follow the plan.
The first hour sets the tone. If you rush, you’ll be fixing things all weekend. Take it step by step.
0-15 Minutes: Arrival & Load-in
- Check in: Show your ticket barcode (phone or printed screenshot), then collect your badge/wristband.
- Find your seat: It’s first come, first served.
- Drop your gear: Put your PC/Monitor on the desk. Put bags under the table.
- Say hi: Introduce yourself to your neighbors. You’ll be sitting next to them for 48 hours.
15-30 Minutes: Physical Setup
- Power: Plug in your PC and Monitor. (Remember: 2 outlets max).
- Peripherals: Connect mouse, keyboard, headset.
- Network: Plug in the provided blue cable. Check for a link light on your port.
- Cable Management: Route cables so they don’t block the aisle or your mousepad.
30-45 Minutes: Boot & Connect
- Power On: Boot up your machine.
- DHCP Check: Make sure your network adapter is set to Automatic IP.
- Portal: Open spawn.ctrl-alt-gg.hu. If it loads, you’re online.
- Launchers: Open Steam/Battle.net. Let them update (they should pull from our local cache).
45-60 Minutes: Life Support
- Hydration: Fill your water bottle.
- Food Plan: Know where the food area is and when you’re eating.
- Toilet Run: You won’t want to move once the gaming starts.
60+ Minutes: Game Time
- Join a server.
- Jump in Discord.
- Play.