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Indiana University Computer Gaming Club
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The Indiana University Computer Gaming Club (IUCGC), an official student organization of Indiana University, was founded by Jonny Sweeny and Andy Jones in the Spring of 2000. The first LAN War was 18-19 November 2000. In an effort to reach more gamers, the IUCGC spawned a gaming group dedicated to non-electronic gaming. The Analog Games Society was officially born on September 14th, 2007.
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Currently
Currently, the IUCGC has over 650 members participating in events year-round. Elections for club officers occur each April. The officers for 2006-2007 are as follows:
(Moniker - Name - Position in the club)
- Hamstar - Chris Roberts - President
- Jekyll - Terry Lewis - Vice President of Console Gaming
- Jameth - Jaimie Murdock Vice President of PC Gaming
- shred. - Evan Schwamb - Treasurer
- Locdonan - Evan Julian - Quartermaster
- Alektorophobia - Matt Martin - Staff Financial Advisor
- Omega Wolf - Jarred Braun - Grand Vizer
- Empty - [[]] - Head of Dorm Relations
- Creap - Michal Uchman - Graphics Designer
- Wild-Bill - Bill Peltola - Event Assistance
- tamugin - Chris Eller - Linux/Unix Gaming Coordinator and event photographer
- theman - Hans Addleman - Old School Member and Event Assistance
- maddog - Adam Sweeny - Founder
- jsweeny - Jonny Sweeny - Founder
- Don Strawser - Faculty Sponsor
LAN War
The club is best known for their semi-annual LAN Wars. These events attract 150+ gamers from all over Indiana and the Midwest. Their is a 15 dollar fee in which you may sign up for on their website[1] by yourself or as a group, with a minimum of 5 people. If you choose to sign up as a group, you are able to get in an hour early and pick your seats, or you may pay at the door. When you enter you are handed a name tag with your gamer alias on it (if already signed up via internet), or you will receive a blank name tag in which you may modify at your will. There are typically five formal tournaments and thousands of dollars worth of prizes from several notable companies. A free dinner is always provided at the event. The most recent event, LAN War 12, occured on the 14th-15th of April, 2007 in Briscoe Quad, Bloomington.
Recently, the club has expanded to include several new events, including sponsored tournaments for Microsoft's Age of Empires III and Sid Meier's Civilization IV.
Most recently due to the length of the events, (typically over 27 hours long) the LAN War now hosts a Twinkie eating contest. This event is a means to give people a break from their computer games while still providing entertainment. Eight to ten people are given a 12oz. drink, 1 box of Twinkies and a single Hostess Cupcake. The person that finishes their entire Twinkie box and cupcake first wins a prize.
LAN War dates
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Website
The club website (www.iugaming.com) is where current events are posted. It includes a very active forum where members plan meetings, events, and schedule games to be played across the internet.
Mini-Lans
Beginning on 28 January 2006, the club has starting having "Mini-Lans" where smaller groups of gamers physically meet to play. These occur in the Informatics Building once per month from 11am to 11pm. Typical attendance is 30 gamers.
Podcasts
Although recently neglected, IUCGC has a podcast that has been going since 2006 and can be accessed through Winamp, ITunes, or Beep-Media Player. You may go to the Podcast section of their site[2] and listen to previous podcasts along with the information on listening for future podcasts.
Current Sponsors
- Dragon Press[3]
- Papa Johns[4]
- ATI[5]
- Cooler Master[6]
- Best Buy[7]
- NVIDIA[8]
- McAlisters Deli[9]
- Bucceto's[10]
- GIGABYTE[11]
- BAWLS Energy Drink[12]
- Steam[13]
