LAN parties were such a product of their time. Before high-speed bandwidth was ubiquitous (ADSL was just starting to spread). Before e-sports, and the skyrocket

LAN parties were such a product of their time. Before high-speed bandwidth was ubiquitous (ADSL was just starting to spread). Before e-sports, and the skyrocketing of skill (ie when I could still have fun playing CS with friends without getting obliterated). Before all the AAA games were primarily online... Perhaps my appreciation then was also a product of my age, and I've outgrown what they've become?