If Splatoon had LAN support would you attend offline events?

[Kat]

I'd absolutely love to attend a Splatoon LAN! I'd be game to help organise one too in the UK, I'd love for the scene to pick up real quick.

 

[SpecialtySake]

I'll try and start something up over in TN!

 

[Mrwhatzitooya]

I'd definitely attend an offline tournament for Splatoon! I can't see it happening for a while yet, but if there's one near me, no doubt i'll be there!

 

[DingDongMcDork]

I'd be all over it, personally. It just really comes down to whether or not people will actually organize events like that.

 

[2xDair]

I would definitely attend a LAN event, but I don't think anyone will offer them. It would take 8 setups per match and I just don't see anyone running that when Smash 4 only takes 1 setup for a match. It's really unfortunate, but it's just a less risky investment to offer Smash Bros. The only way I could see this realistically happening is if Nintendo offers events with Splatoon.

 

[Zoot]

There will definitely be local events here in the UK, courtesy of the SplatoonUK Facebook group. There are a bunch of people there who have run Smash events in the past, and are eager to get the ball rolling with the Splatoon community.

 

[Radi]

There's nothing wrong with these types of events, but I would probably get too anxious while playing, which would make me lose focus, so I probably wouldn't partake in LAN events.

 

[RoyLee]

It would be pretty cool to go to one of these events like these! I think the only problem is that everyone would need their own TV and console... Other than I would be down for the gucciness that would happen there.

 

[ChainALM]

Without a doubt. I love tournaments at conventions, so a Splatoon one, I'd never leave the games room, lol.

 

[itisRag]

There's nothing wrong with these types of events, but I would probably get too anxious while playing, which would make me lose focus, so I probably wouldn't partake in LAN events.

LAN parties can be just for fun, too. No need to worry about perfection.

It would be pretty cool to go to one of these events like these! I think the only problem is that everyone would need their own TV and console... Other than I would be down for the gucciness that would happen there.

BYOS. Bring your own system. That's the definition of a LAN party.

 

[RoyLee]

LAN parties can be just for fun, too. No need to worry about perfection.

BYOS. Bring your own system. That's the definition of a LAN party.

I know. TVs would be the problem...

 

[itisRag]

17 inch LED monitor would work fine.

 

[Cloudy]

I don't see how this would work. Gamepads are super expensive, battery life is horrible (would need to be plugged in at all times) and too many setups would be needed. Nintendo sponsored events would be nice though

 

[Neoxon]

I'd totally be down for LAN tournaments.

 

[Neoxon]

I honestly don't see how this would work. Gamepads are super expensive, battery life is horrible (would need to be plugged in at all times) and too many setups would be needed. Nintendo sponsored events would be nice though

- LAN Adapter plugged into an Ethernet Hub
- 1 GamePad per Wii U
- Nintendo sells an 8-hour battery for the GamePad

 

[Cloudy]

- LAN Adapter plugged into an Ethernet Hub
- 1 GamePad per Wii U
- Nintendo sells an 8-hour battery for the GamePad

Even with the better battery that's about $256 you're spending to have it for each gamepad. That may be an issue in the future for tournament organizers. I do hope it won't be problematic though

 

[Kayeka]

Well, as far as I know, PC LAN parties have everyone bring their own setup. I guess if they can do it, so could we.

It would be a bit problematic for larger events, but considering the short length of a given match, we could run modest tourneys with only eight setups. Let's say, if eight teams were to attend, and we play round-robin style, plus finals because that's what sells tickets in the end. That would be 57 matches, each lasting about five minutes, plus, say, three minutes prep-time and handshaking. That would be 8 x 57 = 456 minutes = 7,6 hours pure game-time. Not counting prep time for the tourney itself, breaks and other time-wasters.

Yeah, ok, that's probably not very viable. We'd need at least 16 setups to cut that time down to about 4 hours. Can be done, but definitely more difficult to set up than a Smash tournament.

 

[Nia]

Probably lol.

 

[Khatylis]

Without a doubt. I feel that it can be really fun and exciting.

 

[WaifuRaccoonBL]

I would of course. Well, when I'm able. I also want to be able to play in Smash tournaments and haven't gotten to do that yet. :P

But when I can, I'll make sure to do both if Splatoon ever got LAN support.