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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.

Quake on the Lake 2025: Unleash the Fury!

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The worn leather of the messenger bag felt comforting against Eclipse’s shoulder as he strode into the Seven Springs rental property. He’d spent the last week meticulously crafting the announcement for Quake on the Lake 2025 – a LAN party of legendary proportions, promising to be the biggest yet. He checked his watch; Alkali, his brother and partner in this ambitious endeavor, should be here any minute. Eclipse envisioned the headline: Quake on the Lake 2025: Unleash the Fury! He’d even incorporated a custom-designed logo – a pixelated lake monster rising from the waves, clutching a golden frag grenade. The price tag – $500 per person – was steep, but Eclipse believed the immersive experience he and Alkali were creating justified the cost. He imagined the attendees, faces illuminated by the glow of monitors, the rhythmic clicking of keyboards a hypnotic symphony. (Eclipse: Lead Organizer, coding wizard, and logistical mastermind.)

Alkali arrived, breathless, a whirlwind of nervous energy and caffeine. “Eclipse, I’ve got the sponsorship deals finalized! We’ve got Faust providing top-tier equipment, and Bawls is supplying enough energy drinks to fuel a small army!” He thrust a folder brimming with contracts into Eclipse’s hands. The initial anxieties of planning such a large event, involving hundreds of players from across the country, started to melt away. But then Alkali hesitated, a shadow crossing his usually bright face. “There’s one snag…the lake… it’s rumored to be haunted.” (Alkali: Marketing genius, master of persuasion, and self-proclaimed paranormal investigator.)

Eclipse chuckled, dismissing it as local folklore. “Alkali, it’s a lake. Haunted or not, it adds a bit of mystique to the whole ‘Quake on the Lake’ theme.” They finalized the announcement, adding a playful line about the lake’s “legendary residents” at the end. The official press release went live, the image of the pixelated lake monster suddenly imbued with a slightly more sinister edge. The $500 price tag, once a source of apprehension, felt less daunting now; it was a price of admission to an unforgettable event – one that promised thrilling competition and maybe, just maybe, a glimpse into the supernatural. The countdown to Quake on the Lake 2025 had begun.


That’s right we are doing a QotL this year from July 20-26 in Seven Springs PA. Come and join us for a week long event just outside of Pittsburgh featuring Kennywood, Downtown, and of course the 24/7 LAN Party! Take a week off to catch up with friends and family. Enjoy our activities during the day, meet for dinner, soak in the hot tub, and then play your favorite games into the night. 7 days and 6 nights of fun for $500 per person. Can’t stand to be around us that long? Partial stays may be available.

Our rental property this year can be found here: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/566146597541782155

Your payment includes sleeping arrangements, most breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and soda at the rental house. Transportation, Activities (and their associated food costs), Bawls/Alcohol etc are separate and optional. Swag may be provided depending on the number of attendees.

We hope to see you there!

Question? See our FAQ page here: QotL 2025 Expanded Details
Join our Discord server and discuss QotL 2025: Dead Gamers Society Discord

QotL X July 29-31

Good morning LAN Gamers! Quake on the Lake 2022 begins today at 11am and runs through Sunday at 6pm. If there is room in the driveway to park, please park facing the garage. If not, you can unload your car then park along the straight part of the street away from the mailboxes.

Food, snacks and sodas are provided (but donations are always appreciated!). Tonight we plan on making burgers and macaroni for dinner. Saturday night will be pizza. Sunday is leftovers while supplies last. There are bagels, yogurt, cereal, and eggs for breakfast and ham, bologna, or PB&J sandwiches for lunches. Bringing your own outside food/drinks is no problem as well.

If you are planning on sleeping over at the house, please let me know so I can plan who’s sleeping where and make it as comfortable as possible. If you haven’t pre-paid, make sure to do that when you arrive.

See you soon!