 The Onramp and the EG clan were very popular in the emerging gaming circuit, being on the West Coast and having access to a T1 internet connection while the rest of the world was still on dial-up.Many new members located in Seattle joined the clan and would regularly spar with members of DR including the world's first pro gamer, Thresh.Members from both the Canadian and American roster were present during the 1997 Gameworks Tournament with access to the gaming lounge.