LAN Party '98

2026 — Present · Founder

A browser-based 3D recreation of a 1998 basement LAN party. Players walk the room, sit at any free beige PC, and join DOOM deathmatches against other people in the same room, running on an emulated DOS machine over an IPX-style network lobby. No install required.

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Outcomes

Built a shared 3D basement with six networked PCs, a 10BASE-T hub, Volt Cola and Nachoz, rendered in the browser.
Runs DOOM on an emulated DOS machine inside each in-world PC, with multiplayer deathmatch between players in the room.
IPX-style network game lobby, so sitting at a PC connects you to the room's hub like a real 1998 LAN.
Windows 98-style LANPARTY.EXE launcher, player handles, proximity chat, and a HUD with caffeine and snack meters.
Simple controls: WASD and mouse to move, E to sit, drink or eat, T to chat, backtick to stand up and leave a match.

Skills & technologies

3D Web Development Real-time Multiplayer DOS Emulation Game Design Retro UI Design Browser-based · Multiplayer · Live