Fan Faire Announced!

[Calthine]

<p>It's not often I get to scoop Kiara!  Spotted on Twitter this morning was the SOE Fan Faire official announcement!</p><p><a href="http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=17270" target="_blank">Read about it at Zam!</a></p>

[Spyderbite]

<p>So.. the question now is.. Who all is planning on going?! I booked the time off at work the minute I saw the Twitter on my Blackberry today. Put a client on hold for 20 minutes so I could take care of it as a matter of fact. Man has got to have priorities after all! XD</p>

[Odo-san]

<p>I am making plans now on selling my second oldest.  The first one went on that last Fan F...  I hope I get a better price this time. </p><p>Besides, he plays WoW...</p><p>Enjoy<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" /></p>

[HeiligHangranate]

<p>I'll be there.</p>

[Calthine]

<p>Hubby and I will be there, barring acts of god or money.  We're abandoning the children at Grandmas.</p>

[Obann]

<p>Bags are packed!</p>

[Rosabel]

<p>I will be there again this year.  So looking forward to this...</p>

[Kiara]

<p>Please let it be known that the only reason Cal scooped me today is that I'm on vacation all this week <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>That being said... I can't wait for this year's Fan Faire!</p><p>I hope to see many of you there!!</p><p><3<3<3</p>

[Rosabel]

<p><cite>Kiara wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Please let it be known that the only reason Cal scooped me today is that I'm on vacation all this week <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p><p>That being said... I can't wait for this year's Fan Faire!</p><p>I hope to see many of you there!!</p><p><3<3<3</p></blockquote><p>They let you take vacation?!?! /mind boggles</p>

[walaruss]

<p>last years ingame voice stream and video stream was great, lets repeat it or even make it better this year please</p>

[PRALL]

<p>Got my time scheduled off and even got a shirt coming to help guildies find me.</p><p>Now the only question is:</p><p><span style="font-size: medium; color: #ff9900;">Who wants to play some golf before the panels?</span></p>

[ke'la]

<p>I already got my Flight and Room Booked... now I need to tell my boss I need the time off. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/499fd50bc713bfcdf2ab5a23c00c2d62.gif" border="0" /></p><p>That and get a pyramid.<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/908627bbe5e9f6a080977db8c365caff.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Sharakari]

<p>I've never been one to ask for a handout, but how about a contest of some sorts where someone could win a trip to FanFair?  Maybe not this year, but next.  I would love to go to FanFair one year but I know that I could never afford the trip.</p>

[Spyderbite]

<p><cite>Rosabel wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>They let you take vacation?!?! /mind boggles</p></blockquote><p>Of course.. its the Annual Multiple Cat Owners/Quilters gathering each time this year. Kiara wouldn't miss it for the world. XD</p>

[Spyderbite]

<p><cite>Sharakari@Unrest wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I've never been one to ask for a handout, but how about a contest of some sorts where someone could win a trip to FanFair?  Maybe not this year, but next.  I would love to go to FanFair one year but I know that I could never afford the trip.</p></blockquote><p>Its called "Player of the Year".. airfare, hotel, etc. on SOE's tab for the winner. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Spyderbite]

<p><cite>Sutures@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Now the only question is:</p><p><span style="font-size: medium; color: #ff9900;">Who wants to play some golf before the panels?</span></p></blockquote><p>Count me in.. I've golfed the Vegas courses at least a hundred times.. I'm a scratch golfer, so I'll be trading swings for beers. Drop me a PM closer to Fan Faire and I'll book the tee times with my tour allumni discount. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Sharakari]

<p><cite>Spyderbite@Venekor wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Sharakari@Unrest wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I've never been one to ask for a handout, but how about a contest of some sorts where someone could win a trip to FanFair?  Maybe not this year, but next.  I would love to go to FanFair one year but I know that I could never afford the trip.</p></blockquote><p>Its called "Player of the Year".. airfare, hotel, etc. on SOE's tab for the winner. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>yeah... so what do you have to do to win that?  And isn't it going to be announced AT FanFair?  So what... you have to get there FIRST and then get reimbursed?  This is just a popularity contest..... plain and simple.</p>

[Spyderbite]

<p><cite>Sharakari@Unrest wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>yeah... so what do you have to do to win that?  And isn't it going to be announced AT FanFair?  So what... you have to get there FIRST and then get reimbursed?  This is just a popularity contest..... plain and simple.</p></blockquote><p>Its more about people who are active and helpful in the SOE community. Last year the winner was notified prior to Fan Faire and the appropriate travel arrangements were made. Don't know how much notice they get though.</p>

[Sharakari]

<p><cite>Spyderbite@Venekor wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Sharakari@Unrest wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>yeah... so what do you have to do to win that?  And isn't it going to be announced AT FanFair?  So what... you have to get there FIRST and then get reimbursed?  This is just a popularity contest..... plain and simple.</p></blockquote><p>Its more about people who are active and helpful in the SOE community. Last year the winner was notified prior to Fan Faire and the appropriate travel arrangements were made. Don't know how much notice they get though.</p></blockquote><p>Right... so if I don't have oodles of time to run a website, write a blog, create a wiki, reply to 1000 posts a day, or play on TEST 24/7, I'm out of the running.  The things I do are IN-GAME.... for my guildies.  But I was talking about a way for the "average joe" to enjoy the ambiance of FanFair.  Meet the community.  Have a chance to rub elbows with Kiara! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p><p>Anyways.... hope everyone has a great time there.  I follow things through the website as usual.</p>

[Spyderbite]

<p><cite>Sharakari@Unrest wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Right... so if I don't have oodles of time to run a website, write a blog, create a wiki, reply to 1000 posts a day, or play on TEST 24/7, I'm out of the running.  The things I do are IN-GAME.... for my guildies.  But I was talking about a way for the "average joe" to enjoy the ambiance of FanFair.  Meet the community.  Have a chance to rub elbows with Kiara! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>Actually, last year the nominees were nominated by the players via email. I don't believe there is any set criteria for it. We'll see when they post that its open for nominations again this year I suppose. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Lorzus]

<p>Me and the girlfriend will be there <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> We're looking forward to it as we've been playing eq2 since launch but have never gone.</p>

[Zarador]

<p><cite>Spyderbite@Venekor wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Rosabel wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>They let you take vacation?!?! /mind boggles</p></blockquote><p>Of course.. its the Annual Multiple Cat Owners/Quilters gathering each time this year. Kiara wouldn't miss it for the world. XD</p></blockquote><p>You can make quilts with Cats?  I knew they were useful but....</p>

[Krystara]

<p>The plan is for both Drakael and I to go again this year.  We're hopeful of being able to make it, but not carved in stone.</p><p>Fingers crossed! I had a great time last year.</p>

[Calthine]

<p><cite>Sharakari@Unrest wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Spyderbite@Venekor wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Sharakari@Unrest wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I've never been one to ask for a handout, but how about a contest of some sorts where someone could win a trip to FanFair?  Maybe not this year, but next.  I would love to go to FanFair one year but I know that I could never afford the trip.</p></blockquote><p>Its called "Player of the Year".. airfare, hotel, etc. on SOE's tab for the winner. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>yeah... so what do you have to do to win that?  And isn't it going to be announced AT FanFair?  So what... you have to get there FIRST and then get reimbursed?  This is just a popularity contest..... plain and simple.</p></blockquote><p>They did it the last two years, although there's been no word yet this year. I believe the PotY's are player nominated, and SOE hooks them up in advance.</p>

[ke'la]

<p><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Sharakari@Unrest wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Spyderbite@Venekor wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Sharakari@Unrest wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I've never been one to ask for a handout, but how about a contest of some sorts where someone could win a trip to FanFair?  Maybe not this year, but next.  I would love to go to FanFair one year but I know that I could never afford the trip.</p></blockquote><p>Its called "Player of the Year".. airfare, hotel, etc. on SOE's tab for the winner. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>yeah... so what do you have to do to win that?  And isn't it going to be announced AT FanFair?  So what... you have to get there FIRST and then get reimbursed?  This is just a popularity contest..... plain and simple.</p></blockquote><p>They did it the last two years, although there's been no word yet this year. I believe the PotY's are player nominated, and SOE hooks them up in advance.</p></blockquote><p>In <span ><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Amnerys'</span></strong> <a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/posts/list.m?topic_id=445871" target="_blank">offical anouncment</a> on these forums she did include the phrase "</span><span >Player of the Year - details coming soon" so there will be a PoY we just don't yet know hot to nominate people yet. </span></p>

[PRALL]

<p><cite>Spyderbite@Venekor wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Sutures@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Now the only question is:</p><p><span style="font-size: medium; color: #ff9900;">Who wants to play some golf before the panels?</span></p></blockquote><p>Count me in.. I've golfed the Vegas courses at least a hundred times.. I'm a scratch golfer, so I'll be trading swings for beers. Drop me a PM closer to Fan Faire and I'll book the tee times with my tour allumni discount. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>Swings for beers? Holy Rodcet! I'm an 18 handicap. You better give me my strokes or you'll be too hammered to remember Fan Faire by the time we make the turn!</p><p>On another note... We should go to Rio Secco Golf Club and get us some <a href="http://www2.cybergolf.com/sites/courses/layout9.asp?id=604&page=32616" target="_blank">quality caddies</a>....   19th hole anyone?</p>

[ke'la]

<p><cite>Sutures@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Spyderbite@Venekor wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Sutures@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Now the only question is:</p><p><span style="font-size: medium; color: #ff9900;">Who wants to play some golf before the panels?</span></p></blockquote><p>Count me in.. I've golfed the Vegas courses at least a hundred times.. I'm a scratch golfer, so I'll be trading swings for beers. Drop me a PM closer to Fan Faire and I'll book the tee times with my tour allumni discount. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>Swings for beers? Holy Rodcet! I'm an 18 handicap. You better give me my strokes or you'll be too hammered to remember Fan Faire by the time we make the turn!</p><p>On another note... <span style="color: #ff9900;">We should go to Rio Secco Golf Club and get us some</span> <a href="http://www2.cybergolf.com/sites/courses/layout9.asp?id=604&page=32616" target="_blank">quality caddies</a>....   19th hole anyone?</p></blockquote><p>Me thinks that the OP will suddenly discover that Golf Clubs are too expencive to take along. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Either that or that Grandma is suddenly to busy to take the kids. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[PRALL]

<p><cite>kela wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Me thinks that the OP will suddenly discover that Golf Clubs are too expencive to take along. <img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p><p>Either that or that Grandma is suddenly to busy to take the kids. <img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>Bah to ye!  She be th' one tryin' to get me outta her way so she c'n hobnob with 'er fellow fanbois!</p><p>Translation: She's encouraging me to partake in the fine sport of golf on a course worthy of professional sportsmen. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Calthine]

<p><cite>Sutures@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>kela wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Me thinks that the OP will suddenly discover that Golf Clubs are too expencive to take along. <img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p><p>Either that or that Grandma is suddenly to busy to take the kids. <img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>Bah to ye!  She be th' one tryin' to get me outta her way so she c'n hobnob with 'er fellow fanbois!</p><p>Translation: She's encouraging me to partake in the fine sport of golf on a course worthy of professional sportsmen. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>*nod*</p><p>Co-worker plays golf.  Hubby plays golf.  Both are are going to Vegas.  Ya know I'll be working more than playing anyway, why shouldn't my hubby enjoy some of the nicest golf courses around?</p><p>He just can't pack any clothes if he takes the clubs.</p>

[PRALL]

<p><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>He just can't pack any clothes if he takes the clubs.</p></blockquote><p>Now THAT would make the caddies at the golf course take notice!</p>

[Spyderbite]

<p><cite>Sutures@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>He just can't pack any clothes if he takes the clubs.</p></blockquote><p>Now THAT would make the caddies at the golf course take notice!</p></blockquote><p>It's all about the beer cart girls.. every golfer knows that. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Calthine]

<p>See, it's really part of my Evil Master Plan to spend a bunch of time at the Spa...</p>

[PRALL]

<p><cite>Spyderbite@Venekor wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>It's all about the beer cart girls.. every golfer knows that. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>Man... did you even follow the link in my post? Who needs beer cart girls when you can have one replacing you divots and raking your bunkers??? There's a ballwasher joke in there, but I'll leave that to your imagination...</p><p><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Edit: typos... bleh</span></em></p>

[ke'la]

<p><cite>Sutures@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Spyderbite@Venekor wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>It's all about the beer cart girls.. every golfer knows that. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>Man... did you even follow the link in my post? Who needs beer cart girls when you can have one replacing you divots and raking your bunkers??? There's a ballwasher joke in there, but I'll leave that to your imagination...</p><p><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Edit: typos... bleh</span></em></p></blockquote><p>Cal, you still sure you don't need your videographer at every single SoE event including getting B roll footage of the Legonds Lounge when the panels are not going on. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Spyderbite]

<p><cite>Sutures@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Man... did you even follow the link in my post? Who needs beer cart girls when you can have one replacing you divots and raking your bunkers??? There's a ballwasher joke in there, but I'll leave that to your imagination...</p></blockquote><p>Sheesh! I'm playing it down so it won't seem like TOO much of a good time.. I'm not the one that's married after all. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[ke'la]

<p><cite>Spyderbite@Venekor wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Sutures@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Man... did you even follow the link in my post? Who needs beer cart girls when you can have one replacing you divots and raking your bunkers??? There's a ballwasher joke in there, but I'll leave that to your imagination...</p></blockquote><p>Sheesh! I'm playing it down so it won't seem like TOO much of a good time.. I'm not the one that's married after all. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>It's like he doesn't realise that his wife is in the room, not only that but probly spends more time in the room then he does. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Calthine]

<p><cite>kela wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><span >Cal, you still sure you don't need your videographer at every single SoE event including getting B roll footage of the Legonds Lounge when the panels are not going on. </span></blockquote><p>Shoot, OGR was all over the place last year, why steal their thunder?  OGR rocks <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[PRALL]

<p><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>kela wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><span>Cal, you still sure you don't need your videographer at every single SoE event including getting B roll footage of the Legonds Lounge when the panels are not going on. </span></blockquote><p>Shoot, OGR was all over the place last year, why steal their thunder?  OGR rocks <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>Besides... I was reminded that that is HER camcorder... so unless someone gifts me a video camera between now and then, I'll be having my own agenda for a change. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/ed515dbff23a0ee3241dcc0a601c9ed6.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Amnerys]

<p>Thank you Cal for posting this, and Ke'la for linking to the official news post.</p><p>Clearly with Kiara on vacation this week, I'm all over the place.  I got the news posted then had to run out the door to make an appearance at the EQ 10th Anniversary Party, and totally forgot to add it to the forum! <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  Oooops!</p>

[Spyderbite]

<p><cite>Sutures@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Besides... I was reminded that that is HER camcorder... so unless someone gifts me a video camera between now and then, I'll be having my own agenda for a change. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/ed515dbff23a0ee3241dcc0a601c9ed6.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>My Blackberry takes some pretty good video. But, I'm reserving the space on my mini SD card for blackmail footage of Kiara. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/908627bbe5e9f6a080977db8c365caff.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Rijacki]

<p>Sadly, between it being Vegas (again *sigh*) and the fact both my boyfriend and my vacation time has been severely effected by sugeries (mine last year and his at the end of this month) we won't have even one day to scrape together to take off and have little enthusiasm for going to Vegas (at any price... though those room rates harken back a couple decades).</p><p>Not going this year unless a couple blue moons rise and we win the Lotto (without buying tickets *smirk*).</p><p>Those who do go will have oodles and ooooooodles of fun.</p>

[Spyderbite]

<p><cite>Rijacki wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Not going this year unless a couple blue moons rise and we win the Lotto (without buying tickets *smirk*).</p></blockquote><p>Awwwwwww.. I was looking forward to hanging with you, Skree and the several others that had planned to meet up last year. <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Kiara]

<p><cite>Sharakari@Unrest wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Spyderbite@Venekor wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Sharakari@Unrest wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>yeah... so what do you have to do to win that?  And isn't it going to be announced AT FanFair?  So what... you have to get there FIRST and then get reimbursed?  This is just a popularity contest..... plain and simple.</p></blockquote><p>Its more about people who are active and helpful in the SOE community. Last year the winner was notified prior to Fan Faire and the appropriate travel arrangements were made. Don't know how much notice they get though.</p></blockquote><p>Right... so if I don't have oodles of time to run a website, write a blog, create a wiki, reply to 1000 posts a day, or play on TEST 24/7, I'm out of the running.  The things I do are IN-GAME.... for my guildies.  But I was talking about a way for the "average joe" to enjoy the ambiance of FanFair.  Meet the community.  Have a chance to rub elbows with Kiara! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p><p>Anyways.... hope everyone has a great time there.  I follow things through the website as usual.</p></blockquote><p>Actually, you are completely eligible for the Player of the Year contest (or POTY as we call it in the office... I know I'm juvenile, but it makes me giggle EVERY time!). </p><p>The way we ran it last year (and possibly this year, but don't quote me cause we haven't announced it yet!) is that you, and as many of your friends who care to, nominate you.  Write a short blurb about what makes you beyond awesome and why you are the one who needs to be chosen.</p><p>You don't have to be a blogger, fan site person, or forum lurker.  You just have to be someone who really stands out and does for others and makes the game a truly great experience for yourself and the folks whose lives you touch.</p>

[ke'la]

<p><cite>Rijacki wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Sadly, between it being Vegas (again *sigh*) and the fact both my boyfriend and my vacation time has been severely effected by sugeries (mine last year and his at the end of this month) we won't have even one day to scrape together to take off and have little enthusiasm for going to Vegas (at any price... though those room rates harken back a couple decades).</p><p>Not going this year unless a couple blue moons rise and we win the Lotto (without buying tickets *smirk*).</p><p>Those who do go will have oodles and ooooooodles of fun.</p></blockquote><p>Jacki you know it won't cost you anything to enter POTY, so no risk and big reward if you win that lottery. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[ke'la]

<p><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>kela wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><span>Cal, you still sure you don't need your videographer at every single SoE event including getting B roll footage of the Legonds Lounge when the panels are not going on. </span></blockquote><p>Shoot, OGR was all over the place last year, why steal their thunder?  OGR rocks <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>You HAVE clicked HIS link right? I am trying to give you an excuse. <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Rijacki]

<p><cite>kela wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Rijacki wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Sadly, between it being Vegas (again *sigh*) and the fact both my boyfriend and my vacation time has been severely effected by sugeries (mine last year and his at the end of this month) we won't have even one day to scrape together to take off and have little enthusiasm for going to Vegas (at any price... though those room rates harken back a couple decades).</p><p>Not going this year unless a couple blue moons rise and we win the Lotto (without buying tickets *smirk*).</p><p>Those who do go will have oodles and ooooooodles of fun.</p></blockquote><p>Jacki you know it won't cost you anything to enter POTY, so no risk and big reward if you win that lottery.</p></blockquote><p>POTY doesn't come with days off from my work, sadly. The -cost- of Fan Faire isn't as much of an issue (though the minimum $1K plus -does- eat a big whole in the budget) as the lack of available vacation days.</p><p>Besides... I -never- win anything that resembles a 'popularity' contest. I'm too much of a wall-flower.</p>

[Vlahkmaak]

<p>/now accepting player of the year nominations from all servers even from the dirty q and x on venekor.</p>