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F1 Practice 3 live at 12:30pm | Qualifying live at 4:00pm. Watch the drivers fight for pole position, then jump on the rigs and set your own fastest lap.
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The Lag Gauntlet — April 17th, Fortress Melbourne
The Lag Gauntlet — April 17th, Fortress Melbourne
PROVE YOU'RE BETTER
THAN LAG
PROVE YOU'RE BETTER
THAN LAG
We're deliberately throttling our high-speed internet. Are you a Dota competitor?
Can your gaming skills survive?
We're deliberately throttling our high-speed internet. Are you a Dota competitor?
Can your gaming skills survive?
The Lag Gauntlet — April 17th, Fortress Melbourne
PROVE YOU'RE BETTER
THAN LAG
We're deliberately throttling our high-speed internet. Are you a Dota competitor?
Can your gaming skills survive?
Every gamer has
blamed lag
The Lag Gauntlet returns to Fortress - and this time we're going bigger! For one day only, Fortress Melbourne is hosting a DOTA 2 tournament with the worst ping possible. And we want to see if you can beat it.
We're teaming up with nbn & UTS to run The Lag Gauntlet: Australia's only live lag study. Led by the ASTRID program, this study examines the effects of latency on user gaming experience - and you're in the hot seat.
Every gamer has blamed lag
The Lag Gauntlet returns to Fortress - and this time we're going bigger! For one day only, Fortress Melbourne is hosting a DOTA 2 tournament with the worst ping possible. And we want to see if you can beat it.
We're teaming up with nbn & UTS to run The Lag Gauntlet: Australia's only live lag study. Led by the ASTRID program, this study examines the effects of latency on user gaming experience - and you're in the hot seat.
Every gamer has
blamed lag
The Lag Gauntlet returns to Fortress - and this time we're going bigger! For one day only, Fortress Melbourne is hosting a DOTA 2 tournament with the worst ping possible. And we want to see if you can beat it.
We're teaming up with nbn & UTS to run The Lag Gauntlet: Australia's only live lag study. Led by the ASTRID program, this study examines the effects of latency on user gaming experience - and you're in the hot seat.
HOW THE GAUNTLET WORKS
HOW THE GAUNTLET WORKS
Three stages. One enemy. Infinite frustration.
COMPETE
COMPETE
You'll come in and compete in a game of DOTA 2 with other participants.
You'll come in and compete in a game of DOTA 2 with other participants.
THE TWIST
THE TWIST
Our tech team will deliberately introduce lag at random while you play - with no warning. Your job? Play through it and beat it!
Our tech team will deliberately introduce lag at random while you play - with no warning. Your job? Play through it and beat it!
THE GOAL
THE GOAL
Overcome the latency, adapt your game strategy in real-time, and prove that skill transcends connection quality.
Overcome the latency, adapt your game strategy in real-time, and prove that skill transcends connection quality.
THE ASTRID Program Research
THE ASTRID Program Research
This event isn't just for fun. It contributes to peer-reviewed research on network latency effects in competitive gaming environments. Your rage quit is our data point.
This event isn't just for fun. It contributes to peer-reviewed research on network latency effects in competitive gaming environments. Your rage quit is our data point.
POWERED BY
POWERED BY
THE ASTRID Program Research
This event isn't just for fun. It contributes to peer-reviewed research on network latency effects in competitive gaming environments. Your rage quit is our data point.
POWERED BY
FAQS
FAQS
Still got questions? We've got answers
What is The Lag Gauntlet?
What is the purpose of this study?
What is ASTRID?
How will you simulate lag (and why)?
What game will we be playing?
How will you collect player feedback data?
Can I just walk-in?
Can I come and watch without playing?
Is there an age restriction?
What happens once I've registered?
Contact us
Join us on 17th April to prove your skills are real, not just your setup
Join us on 17th April to prove your skills are real, not just your setup
Sign ups are open now. Secure a spot for you and your mates, or walk in on the day.
Sign ups are open now. Secure a spot for you and your mates, or walk in on the day.
Join us on 17th April to prove your skills are real, not just your setup
Sign ups are open now. Secure a spot for you and your mates, or walk in on the day.
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Fortress creates welcoming spaces where everyone belongs. We strive to make our venues accessible and respectful of diverse needs and identities, with zero tolerance for harassment or unsafe behaviour.
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Fortress creates welcoming spaces where everyone belongs. We strive to make our venues accessible and respectful of diverse needs and identities, with zero tolerance for harassment or unsafe behaviour.
CLAIM YOUR FREE GIFT
Join the Fortress fun… sign-up for updates on our events, exclusive offers, and maybe even a rare loot drop!
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All Rights Reserved