Join us as we celebrate 22 days of non-stop gaming as we team up for Intel Gamer Days 2024.
We'll have a packed programme of community games and streams where you can win a huge range of swag, hardware and our massive EPIC43 VIP giveaway!
Schedule
- Monday 26 August 18:00 - Discord Launch Stream
- 26 August - GTA5 Track Build Challenge Begins
- 2 September 19:00 - Co-Op Community Stream
- 6 September 19:00 - GTA5 Build Review Stream
- 5 September 21:00 - Rust Build Challenge Begins
- 7 & 8 September 18:00 - CS2 Wingman Tournament
- 9 September 19:00 - Co-Op Community Stream
- 11 September 19:00 - Rust Build Review
- 13 September - Pub Quiz & VIP Experience Judging
EPIC43 VIP Experience
Create your dream PC build and you could win an EPIC43 VIP Experience. Share your current setup and your dream LAN setup in the Intel Gamer Days channel on the EPIC.LAN Discord and our team of judges will review and roast your setups before deciding who wins this massive giveaway.
Dates - 26 August - 12 September
How to Enter
- Share a photo or video of your current setup
- Design your ultimate LAN build using PC Part Picker. Share the link to your build and make sure you meet the following criteria:
- Intel Based System
- Budget Cap - £2,500
- Judged on performance, compatibility, style and LAN readiness.
- Now show your ultimate LAN desk setup visually. You can use MS Paint, Powerpoint, Minecraft, The Sims, AI, Pen & Paper, Planet Coaster, whatever you choose. Record it and share a video or image with us in the dedicated Discord thread.
The winner will be decided as part of the closing stream on 13 September.
The Prize
- VIP Ticket to EPIC43 with Double Desk Setup
- Full gaming setup provided (PC, monitor, peripherals, chair) which you get to keep at the end of the event!*
- Hotels & food vouchers and 2x drinks tokens per day
- Personalised EPIC.LAN Jersey
- Giant Mouse Mat
* Gaming setup estimated value - £2,500
Terms & Conditions
- UK entrants only
- One per person
- If you have won the Intel Community Raffle in the last 12 months you will not be able to win again
- Not open to EPIC.LAN or Intel employees, crew or immediate family members (you can enter for fun, but you can't win!)
- Due to the setup requirements, seating will be pre-selected for the VIP experience
- No cash alternative available
- Winner must be able to attend and travel to EPIC43.
CS2 Wingman Tournament
Signup here
Prizes
- Winners - Intel Core i7 & Intel Arc A770 IEM Kits
- Runners Up - Swag Kits
Dates
- Saturday 7 September 18:00
- Sunday 8 September 18:00
Format
- CS2 Wingman (2v2)
- Single Elimination Bracket (BO3)
- Grand Final (BO5)
GTA5 Track Build Challenge
- Dates - All racetracks must be submitted by 5th September 11:59 in the Intel Gamer Days channel on EPIC.LAN Discord, tracks will be tested on 6th September 19:00 on Discord stream.
- Competition Criteria:
- Theme/ Chaos - Your track should embrace the chaos! Think wild jumps, explosive traps, unpredictable obstacles, and anything else that makes the ride a thrilling experience.
- Creativity - Unique designs, inventive use of the environment, and unexpected twists will earn you extra points. We’re looking for tracks that stand out.
- Playability - While chaos is key, the track should still be playable. It should be challenging but not impossible to complete.
- Length - The track should be a minimum of 1 mile long, and can fit 4-5 cars driving at a time.
- Eligibility:
- Open to All EPIC.LAN Community Members - Whether you’re a GTA5 veteran or a newcomer, everyone is welcome to participate.
- One Entry Per Person - You can submit only one track, so make it count!
- Original Content - Your track must be your own creation. No copying from others.
- Submission Deadline - All tracks must be submitted by 11:50 PM on the 5th of September
- Proof of playability - Send a video of yourself playing the track to @dunceantix or @bish_bash_bosh_ on Discord (not on this thread as we want to keep the tracks as a surprise before the stream).
- How to Enter:
- Track Creation - Use the GTA5 in-game editor to create your track. Need help? Use the in-game tutorial - or the following YouTube guide
- Save & Share - Once your track is complete, save it and upload it to the Rockstar Social Club. Make sure it’s set to "Public."
- Submit Your Entry - Share the link to your track in the dedicated Discord thread - GTA Track Build. Include your Rockstar Social Club username and a brief description of your track.
- Watch the Stream - Tune into the live stream on the 6th of September at 19:00 to see your track in action as we attempt to conquer the chaos you’ve created!
- Judging & Prizes:
- Judging Criteria - Tracks will be judged based on creativity, adherence to the theme and playability.
- Winners - Winners will be announced on stream, they’ll need to dm @bish_bash_bosh_ their address, phone number, email and name to receive their prize.
- Prize - The winner will receive an Intel Swag and a mystery prize from OCUK!
Rust Build Challenge
- Dates - 5 September 21:00 - 11 September 12:00
- Server - See EPIC.LAN Discord for whitelisting
- This is a BUILD ONLY SERVER - No destruction or PVP allowed.
- PVE ONLY - If you do any damage to people or structures (including your own) you will receive the damage to yourself instead.
- Hammer can be used to demolish and rotate which is 600 seconds, after that point you cannot damage anything otherwise you will recieve the damage yourself. If you really need something removing, contact an admin.
- 5x loot and gather rates
- The map is very large so there are plenty of trees and stone for everyone, and plenty of places to build. Please make sure you note down your coordinates when submitting your build.
- Decay is set to 0.1 so only a small amount of resources should be needed in a TC to stop decay.
- No teams, single players only
- Server running on: 54.38.92.113:27018
- Challenge - Your mission is to design and build a maze—packed with booby traps, dead ends, and red herrings!
- Prizing - OCUK peripherals and swag
