I think lansmash is good for us at Santasmash for a few reasons.
-Summer time. They have a good aircon. Unlike any of our other venues.
-The near infinite time-frame.
-I kinda like the atmosphere and the game can get interest from other like minded people who don;t know about the smash scene. And I remember the hype from earlier this year for Blue vs G$ and other matches like that.
Much of that hype wouldn't have been there without the interest of some old school smashers who happened to be there for other games.
-Its really not that expensive. I mean really.
Bad points are the availability to food. If people stopped being Dck Rags and ate a feast before arriving, it wouldn't be such an issue.
But that should happen all the time regardless, not just for lansmash.
I will probably be there for Killer Instinct anyway, I've enjoyed it for smash in the past and would like to see it again.
Maybe its just stupid nostalgia, but very fond memories of SantaSmash last year, it was where Melee roared back to life and it was a joy to be a part of.
Did I mention the aircon?
The Ice Cavern.
Its worth the price of admission alone.