Here’s How to Host a 90s-Style DOOM LAN Party Using PocketC.H.I.P.

Doom LAN party battle of the Stands: Team Pencil versus Team Pen

Doom LAN party with PocketC.H.I.P.: Team Pencil Stand versus Team Pen Stand

PocketC.H.I.P. is more fun with friends, so call them up and make plans for a 90s-style Doom LAN party!

Following this guide you’ll learn how to setup a Doom server that runs directly on PocketC.H.I.P.. Plus, you’ll learn how to configure PocketC.H.I.P. to provide IP addresses to all your friends’ devices –PocketC.H.I.P., C.H.I.P., or any Doom playing devices (so basically anything).

The best part is no rackmount servers or ethernet wires required. Happy fragging!

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Customize the Hell Out of Your PocketC.H.I.P. — Install Doom & Give It an Icon on the Home Screen

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PocketC.H.I.P. was designed to be customizable to your own personal taste, so it’s great to see Pocketeers like Marshmallow share their additions on the NTC forums.

Thanks to his work, you can modify the PocketC.H.I.P. home screen in a number of ways: add icons for your favorite programs, change the background color or add a wallpaper, and even add additional pages of applications. The software also offers nice additions to the user interface, such as the ability to delete icons from the home screen and a display of the remaining battery in an easy-to-read percentage.

Here’s how to install Marshmallow’s software and add an application and custom icon. Fire up your PocketC.H.I.P. and let’s head straight to hell with this community favorite: Doom!
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