Gaming Questions
Q: Who provides the video game consoles?Q: Who is responsible for the video game consoles and the PC games?
Q: Do I have to register if I am coming to only play video games?
Equipment Questions
Q: What should I bring?Q: Will there be an internet connection at the event?
Q: Will the PC games be provided to me once I arrive?
Q: Can I use 802.11b equipment to connect to the LAN?
Q: Are computer speakers allowed at the event?
Q: Can I bring my own system if I would like to not rotate with other video game players?
Q: How fast is the network?
General Questions
Q: How do I get to Gaming For Hope?
Q: What if I am under 16?
Q: Can I sell something at Gaming For Hope?
Q: Will there be prizes?
Q: Will there be any tournaments?
Q: What games will be played?
Q: Where can we eat while we are at Gaming For Hope?
Q: Where can I go for help?
Q: What do I do when I arrive?
Q: What will it cost to participate in the Event?
Q: Where will all of the money go?
Gaming Answers
Q: Who provides the video game consoles?
A: If you do not bring your own console, the system and television you are playing on are the property of a student attending Marist College. They donate their equipment for the day so that others can have fun at the event, and because they want to do something to give back to the community.
Q: Who is responsible for the video game consoles and the PC games?
A: As is the case with all video games and computer game tournaments, all things are brought at your own risk. While Marist uses every possible precaution possible to prevent anything from occurring while your equipment is at the event, we cannot insure its safety from damage or theft. There will be security, staff, and guards in place to protect the equipment that is brought to the event, but it is recommended that you never abandon your equipment while you are in attendance. Also we recommend having the newest Antivirus programs installed, in addition to the latest version of your operating system patched with all updates.
Q: Do I have to register if I am coming to only play video games?
A: No, if you are only coming to play video games there is no need to register ahead of time.
Equipment Answers
Q: What should I bring?
A: Your computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and headphones . We also
recommend the drivers disks to your computer in the event something
breaks, blank CDs for drivers you may have forgotten, and a positive
attitude to have some fun while you?re here!
Q: Will there be an internet connection at the event?
A: If you are a Marist student, or have an active Marist account, you
will be able to access the Marist wireless network. We are currently
also working on having an outside internet line, but that is still
currently in an exploratory stage.
A: No, you will have to purchase all the games you wish to play prior to
your arrival at the tournament.
Q: Can I use 802.11b equipment to connect to the LAN?
A: At this time there are no plans to have an 802.11 infrastructure in
place at the event.
Q: Are computer speakers allowed at the event?
A: Due to the noise already being made at the event, we ask that you
please not bring speakers. We recommend headphones if you would like to
have sound.
Q: Can I bring my own system if I would like to not rotate with other
video game players?
A: Yes, if you do not wish to take turns playing console games, we
recommend bringing your own console, television, and games.
Q: How fast is the network?
A: A lot faster than it probably should be. There will be a corporate
level switch there controlling the event, and it will be staffed and
monitored throughout the day.
General Answers
Q: How do I get to Gaming For Hope?
A: We recommend the use of Google Maps
The address is:
Marist College
3399 North Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
You can also go to here (http://www.marist.edu/welcome/direct.html) and
get directions from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Northern New York, New
York City, and Long Island.
Q: What if I am under 16?
A: You will not be allowed in the event without a parent or guardian. We
will not be responsible for you at the event.
Q: Can I sell something at Gaming For Hope?
A: While we appreciate the American capitalist dream as much as our
forefathers, we ask that you please contact us to
receive permission in advance.
Q: Will there be prizes?
A: Yes! Depending on sponsorships, we will have many prizes to win at
tournaments or to win in the raffles being held throughout the day.
Q: Will there be any tournaments?
A: Yes, we will have several tournaments running throughout the day, but
many of the games played here are pick-up games that people decide to
just join in and play.
Q: What games will be played?
A: Chances are if it?s a game you want to play and you bring it with
you, there will be others to play it also. We have played everything
from Doom II to Savage to Tetris on the original Nintendo Entertainment
System.
Q: Where can we eat while we are at Gaming For Hope?
A: Pizzia will be provided at several times during the event. Drinks
and snacks will also be available for purchase.
Q: Where can I go for help?
A: There will be a clearly marked command center at the event which will
be staffed at all times. Please feel free to approach the people here
for any assitance.
Q: What do I do when I arrive?
A: If you are not bringing a PC, just show up, walk in, and start having
some fun! If you are bringing a PC, please check in first, and then
someone will help you with setting up your equipment.
Q: What will it cost to participate in the Event?
A: It's up to you! To enter any play there will be no fees, there will
however be raffles and drinks available for sale. You can spend as much
or little as you like, just remember that all money earned goes to
Child's Play Charity.
Q: Where will all of the money go?
A: Any and all money earned at Gaming for Hope will go to Child's Play Charity.