Anyone know of any good LAN games that are preferable free or have a decent free demo that you can play over a LAN, say at work at lunch time with co-workers. Something that won't use much internet bandwidth if any at all, and is safe for work? I often find myself working during lunch and would rather have some fun with my co-workers at lunch. Any suggestions? Don't care what kind of game it is.
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LAN based FPS Abandonware? http://www.the-underdogs.i
I'm sure the version of Netris I have is a freeware product (it's certainly playing well after 30 days) I'll check.
Actually thinking about it I'm assuming you want Windows games - Netris is Unix
And this one is great fun, low bandwidth multilayer LAN option built in.
http://free-game-downloads
Sorry didn't check the link :(
Try this one:
http://www.the-underdogs.i
It's a bit difficult to find the download link (it's in "where to get it" after the Bittorrent reference, 112MB)
Here's the Typing of the Dead Wiki so you know what you're getting (All this and typing practice too!)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
I'll investigate the Netris program. It's still on the system here and multiplayer.
Some others to have a look at. Sorry Netris is now a fully fledged shareware product (but is probably worth the 5 bucks!)
Scorched 3D
http://www.scorched3d.co.u
Probably too bandwidth heavy for your plan
LieroX
http://iworx5.webxtra.net/
Takes a bit of configuring but good fun ("Worms" type play)
BZFlag
http://www.bzflag.org/
Multiplayer capture the flag game
Armagetron
http://armagetronad.net/
Remember the light bikes in Tron??
M :o)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
free game and loadsa fun! Could host it on your LAN, so it wouldnt take up any internet bandwidth
I suggest you take a look at Soldat. Entirely free (with option to register for more options if you want) and excellent for LAN play.
It's a small 2D shooter game, and has options for a variety of gamestyles such as capture the flag, etc. and you can set up teams so that it is co-op with your coworkers or versus.
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by: MASQUERAIDPosted on 2007-02-06 at 10:55:42ID: 18478697
Good Idea!
First check that your employers/IT Dept are happy with you playing LAN during your breaks.
Corporate IT policies vary hugely from site to site. You may need their help
& certainly if they don't know about it there will be more problems when they find out!
Safety will be paramount. You need to install software and that means it needs to be from a reliable source and won't be installing anything on your network which could damage either the network or the company. You also need to prevent it from dialling out of the LAN unless this is OK with the company.