Reorganization

Hay - it's been such a long time since, um... forget that it wasn't funny
anyways...

But it has been awhile since I've discussed any kinda Cyberpalace news or
anything gaming or za-shack related. Well, here it goes. ZA NEWS...

Last night betweek the hours of 1 and 4 AM I re-organized the ZA Shack, as I
usually do every 6 months or so. This time, I did so to prepare for the
summer. A lot of changes have taken place since last year, which I will
explain shortly. In short, the layout goes something like this: the long
8-ft table along the back (west) wall with 3 comps facing the SAME WAY (note
that is the first time I have ever done this). Then along the south wall is
my desk with the laptop with the couch still to the left of it. Although I
may or may not change the positioning of the couch. Along the north wall
(or bookshelf) will be the gaming table for magic, uno, euchre, etc.
There's a lot of open space too, which is another remarkable feat :)

Since last summer, the following has changed:
-My expectations of computer gaming. Last year I wanted to max out my LAN
parties and have 8 comps all the time. Well, that never worked out like it
was supposed to, and this year I'm not gonna try to compete. I will have
3-4 computers suitable for all-out gaming as well as 2-3 more (laptop,
server, etc.) for less-intensive games, apps, etc.
-I now have the DSL connection, so ppl may actually come over to use the
internet :) Also in effect, the need for hard drive transfers has all but
gone away because of the fact that now we all have high-speed connections.
My main CPU still has the mounting bay so if it is ever needed, we still can
pop a HD in there.
-The inclusion of Magic: the Gathering in our gaming repitroire. This means
that we will have an empty table (let's pray that it doesn't become a magnet
for ZA JUNK) for cards.
-I'm not out to prove anything or impress anyone or do anything spectacular.
I just want to have fun. Last summer's ZaFests were great, but at points I
was sorta upset since I was too busy trying to fix faulty comps than
entertaining. I love to entertain. I love to see people happy and laugh
and stuff. Otherwise, I wouldn't dress up as Grandmasta ZA or wear Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles headbands. Of course, other people will also be
invited to entertain -- such as acting like an Amazon Monkey Boy or using
automatic weapons such as canned air to let out their rage.

So this summer I'm just looking to have fun. It isn't quantity but quality
that I'm aiming at here. I'll still try to have lots of people over for
ZaFests and make sure that everyone has a blast. I had a feeling that last
summer that was not the case at times and I'd like to change things for the
better. Heck, I've had all winter to think about it

-CyberZA