The ability to create LAN (Local Area Network) matches in Modern Warfare 3 allows competitive communities like MLG to host competitive events. Without it, these events would have a much harder time setting up matches for players to play, and also limits the freedom as to what the rules can be.

For example, with Call of Duty: Black Ops, LAN capability allowed all weapons and perks to be unlocked without the need for ranking up. It also allowed a game start timer which allowed all players to spawn in before the game started. These are just a few things in which LAN capability allows. Without it, each match would have to be done via private match or split screen or some other horrible way.

So please, sign this petition and let Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games know that they need to put LAN back into their game. It would be a terrible mistake to make, especially given that a community like MLG can help do a lot for their game as well as marketing their product.