how exactly do we link up? what if someone doesn't have the game everyones playing? how long does it take to network a buncha comps together? i know the general principles, but i need a lil more...

hahaha, funny you should mention that... cause LAST time, NOTHING worked like, AT All!!! but we also had alot of equipment failing and things not setup properly. Ideally, we should have a router (w...

i'm still not clear on this, do i have to go buy the game or can it be shared on the network somehow? how much wrenching will this all take? and how long?

depends on the game. for Halo PC, you need to bring your own copy. for half-life/counter-strike, you can get away without bringing your own cd, but it's better if you own it. makes things easier.

really i'd go pick it up, but i'm leaving for a cruise on monday and i don't want to drop the cash. would it be a problem makin' an extra copy?