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A Heartfelt Thank You

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The air hung thick with the scent of stale pizza and triumph. Empty energy drink cans littered the floor like fallen soldiers after a great battle. Across the room, Alkali leaned back in his chair, a victorious grin plastered across his face. Beside him, Eclipse was meticulously wiping down his keyboard, a faint sheen of sweat on his forehead. The LAN party, their brainchild, had been a resounding success. More people than they’d ever dreamed had shown up, fostering a vibrant atmosphere of friendly competition and camaraderie.

Alkali cleared his throat, the sound amplified slightly by the lingering hum of the servers. He grabbed the microphone, a slightly battered thing that had seen better days, and tapped it. “Alright, everyone, listen up!” he announced, his voice surprisingly strong. “Before we all collapse into well-deserved sleep-deprived comas, I wanted to say a massive thank you to each and every one of you for making this LAN party the absolute legend it was.” Eclipse, ever the pragmatist, discreetly added a few extra USB flash drives to the giveaway pile in the corner. “We’ve seen some incredible gameplay, some hilariously bad decisions, and a level of sportsmanship I honestly wasn’t expecting. You all brought the energy, the laughs, and the competitive spirit that makes events like this so unforgettable.” He paused, letting the appreciation settle in the room.

Then, with a mischievous glint in his eye, Alkali added, “And special thanks to the volunteers, who worked all year to make this event a reality. And to those who managed to make the pizza disappear before midnight: you’re heroes. Seriously though, thanks again to everyone. We couldn’t have pulled this off without you. Let’s do this again next year…but maybe with slightly more sleep involved?” A wave of cheers and laughter erupted, a perfect ending to a perfect night of pixels, pizza, and perfectly imperfect camaraderie. The hum of the cooling fans became a lullaby, the echo of their collective victory fading into the quiet dawn.

QotL X Announcement

We are pleased to announce Quake on the Lake 2022! Taking place again at Mike’s house in Medina OH, this will be a 3 day LAN event from Friday July 29 to Sunday July 31. 2022 marks the 10th year of QotL and the 18th year of our summer LAN get togethers. The cost of this event will be $40 which includes meals, snacks, and soda. Whether you decide to attend all three days or just one, we look forward to seeing you there!

Attendees are allowed to sleep over at the house, but there are not enough bedrooms for every person. Plan to bring a sleeping bag, or head home for the night and return in the morning. Payments can be made to Mike using:

Paypal: mhallida gmail dotcom
Venmo: https://www.eagle-quickbid.com/images/MyVenmoQRCode.png
Zelle: contact Eclipse on Discord to pay using Zelle
Cash / Check

Masks will not be required during the LAN.

Question? See our FAQ page here: QOTL 2022 Expanded Details
Join our Discord server and discuss QotL X: Dead Gamers Society Discord

Quake on the Lake 2019 Announcement

Here at Quake on the Lake, we know you love gaming. That’s why we are committed to bringing you the best video game experience on the planet. Take a week off work to reconnect with friends, see some amazing sights, eat some delicious meals and frag out all night playing your favorite video games.

We also know that games (and indeed all software) are not worth paying for anymore and should be FREE 2 PLAY*. So we are happy to announce that this year’s QotL can join the ranks of Forknife and Chicken Pox Legends by offering our event at no cost**! Players can enjoy sleeping in a tent, foraging in the woods for berries, running gasoline generators to power their PCs, and tethering to their phones for internet.

Don’t want to grind all week long? We’ve got you covered.

Presenting the 2019 Quake on the Lake BATTLE PASS!

For only $400 the QotL BATTLE PASS provides players with a sense of pride and accomplishment for unlocking different achievements such as electricity, meals, indoor housing, and high speed internet! BATTLE PASS members receive a custom player shirt which honestly is worth it all by itself. Enjoy EARLY ACCESS as the LAN house is being setup! But don’t worry, these are all strictly cosmetic*** upgrades. Rest assured that this BATTLE PASS is a one time special event with lots of care and effort put into it and definitely not just a cash grab we’ll do every few months. We will never insult you, our fans, with micro-transactions****. BATTLE PASS purchasers will receive 1 free LOOT BOX containing a chance to win a great prize*****!

This year’s location is Dayton, OH from July 28-Aug 3rd. A shorter drive from the Akron area, this house features 7 bedrooms, 4 baths, community pools, golf course, tennis court, home theater, air conditioning and 100 Mbps high speed internet. Nearby is King’s Island amusement park and the Wright Patterson Air Force base museum. Downtown Dayton hosts a strip of bars and attractions sure to make for an entertaining Friday night dinner. We hope you’ll join us for a great summer vacation.

Pre-Order your BATTLE PASS today!

*The playing is free, everything else is not.
**by no cost, we don’t mean no cost. We mean at cost.
***Current FCC interpretation of high speed internet includes cell phone tethering, so really it’s the same as being on the LAN.
****Bawls order and possible room buyout coming soon!
*****chance of winning something great is 1 in 475,590,532

Question? See our FAQ page here: QOTL 2019 Expanded Details.
Join our Discord server and discuss QotL 2019: Dead Gamers Society Discord.