Fan Faire Registration Is Now Open!

[Amnerys]

<p>Join SOE in Las Vegas for three days of revelry and celebration at <a href="http://events.station.sony.com/fanfaire/" target="_blank">Fan Faire 2010</a>. We'll be returning to Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino from August 5th through August 8th, 2010!We are pleased to offer a new pricing structure this year, with more options to suit everyone's individual needs.</p><p><a href="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/news/read/current/3510" target="_blank">Read More!</a></p><p>Are you registered?</p>

[irish]

<p>I am registered. Platinum Pass. What is the Skyblade Skiff In game item though?</p>

[Kiara]

<p><cite>irish wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I am registered. Platinum Pass. What is the Skyblade Skiff In game item though?</p></blockquote><p>Something totally awesome!</p>

[Blacktalon]

<p>I'm registered..platinum package too.  See you all there!</p>

[Obann]

<p>Registered.</p><p>Now to disguise the pixy stixs.</p>

[Shailas]

<p><cite>Kiara wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>irish wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I am registered. Platinum Pass. What is the Skyblade Skiff In game item though?</p></blockquote><p>Something totally awesome!</p></blockquote><p>Is it as awesome as pie?</p>

[Calthine]

<p><cite>Shailas wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Kiara wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>irish wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I am registered. Platinum Pass. What is the Skyblade Skiff In game item though?</p></blockquote><p>Something totally awesome!</p></blockquote><p>Is it as awesome as pie?</p></blockquote><p>Better than pie.</p>

[Shailas]

<p><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Shailas wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Kiara wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>irish wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I am registered. Platinum Pass. What is the Skyblade Skiff In game item though?</p></blockquote><p>Something totally awesome!</p></blockquote><p>Is it as awesome as pie?</p></blockquote><p>Better than pie.</p></blockquote><p><img src="/eq2/images/smilies/385970365b8ed7503b4294502a458efa.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Ltldogg5]

<p>Hello All,</p><p>I just registered for the Fan Faire and resubbed to the game.  I was going to wait for the next GU that has a TON of changes I've been longing for (especially New Halas, travel reconciliation and Storyline UI), but couldn't wait.  This is my second year in a row going to the Fan Faire.  Last year was my first time, it was a last second trip, I didn't stay at Bally's and I went without my wife.  So I had a limited experience.  This year, my wife is joining me (she doesn't play and I'm looking for some help to turn her to the MMO-side) and we are staying at Bally's.</p><p>This go around, I am hoping to mostly group (I have mostly solo'd the last couple years), meet new people, join a guild and meet up at the Fan Faire.  I am going to play on AB.  I have been playing EQ2 since launch and will be playing a monk and berserker.  I will be starting a new char when New Halas is opened and probably play the berserker then.  In the meantime, I'm starting a monk.</p><p>So if you know of a good guild or are in one, please let me know.  I don't want the hardcore experience, but rather a fun and friendly guild that does raid but doesn't require it as a job.</p><p>Thanks and hope to see you in-game and at the FF!</p><p>Ltldogg</p><p>PS. Platinum passes</p>

[Kiara]

<p><cite>Shailas wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Kiara wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>irish wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I am registered. Platinum Pass. What is the Skyblade Skiff In game item though?</p></blockquote><p>Something totally awesome!</p></blockquote><p>Is it as awesome as pie?</p></blockquote><p>Better!</p>

[Cynith]

<p>And when can we expect more information regarding this thing that is better than pie?  soon(tm)?</p>

[Kiara]

<p><cite>Cynith@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>And when can we expect more information regarding this thing that is better than pie?  soon(tm)?</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://help.station.sony.com/cgi-bin/soe.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=16310" target="_blank">Soon(tm)</a> <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Cynith]

<p>Ah HA! Just as I suspected!!</p><p><img src="/eq2/images/smilies/b2eb59423fbf5fa39342041237025880.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Morniel]

<p>So what's this I hear about in-game housing exclusive to people who get the highest level of resigtration?</p>

[DragonGem]

<p>So how are registrations going?  Any idea when the schedule will be released.  Doesn't seem to be a lot of hyping up of this FF as their has been for previous ones.</p>

[Calthine]

<p><cite>DragonGem wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>So how are registrations going?  Any idea when the schedule will be released.  Doesn't seem to be a lot of hyping up of this FF as their has been for previous ones.</p></blockquote><p>It was also announced WAY earlier than previous Fan Faires.  Seems to me we didn't get a schedule until much closer to the event.</p>

[Murrytm]

<p>[Removed for Content].. kinda want some of those items but theres no way I could actualy attend :/</p>

[KerowynnKaotic]

<ul type="circle"><li><a name="#pricing"><em>EverQuest</em>® II</a><ul type="square"><a name="#pricing"> </a><li><a name="#pricing">Shroud of the Faithful – Woven to match the steed’s trim, this cloak is made in the style worn by Firiona Vie herself when on horseback!</a></li></ul></li><a name="#pricing"> </a><li><a name="#pricing"><em>EverQuest</em>® <em>II</em></a><a name="#pricing"> </a><ul type="square"><li> <ul type="square"><a name="#pricing"> </a><li><a name="#pricing">Skyblade Skiff – Built to support the explorers within the Moors of Ykesha, the skiff now provides a (mostly) stable way to live above the clouds of Norrath!</a></li><li><a name="#pricing"></a></li><li><a name="#pricing"></a></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p><a name="#pricing"></a>-------------------------</p><p>Pictures Pretty Please!!!!</p>

[illaria]

<p>I have a noobish question</p><p>If I register for the fair with no intention of actually attending will I still get the in game items? If so, will my account be flagged automatically or is there something I need to do</p>

[Cynith]

<p><cite>Kaisha@Permafrost wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><ul type="circle"><li><a name="#pricing"><em>EverQuest</em>® II</a><ul type="square"><a name="#pricing"></a><li><a name="#pricing">Shroud of the Faithful – Woven to match the steed’s trim, this cloak is made in the style worn by Firiona Vie herself when on horseback!</a></li></ul></li><a name="#pricing"></a><li><a name="#pricing"><em>EverQuest</em>® <em>II</em></a><a name="#pricing"> </a><ul type="square"><li> <ul type="square"><a name="#pricing"></a><li><a name="#pricing">Skyblade Skiff – Built to support the explorers within the Moors of Ykesha, the skiff now provides a (mostly) stable way to live above the clouds of Norrath!</a></li><li><a name="#pricing"></a></li><li><a name="#pricing"></a></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p><a name="#pricing"></a>-------------------------</p><p>Pictures Pretty Please!!!!</p></blockquote><p>Would LOVE pictures and a better description of that skiff.   **still waiting for soon(tm)**</p>

[Calthine]

<p><cite>illaria wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I have a noobish question</p><p>If I register for the fair with no intention of actually attending will I still get the in game items? If so, will my account be flagged automatically or is there something I need to do</p></blockquote><p>In the past people have registered (and paid for it) and gotten their in-game items <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Cynith]

<p><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>illaria wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I have a noobish question</p><p>If I register for the fair with no intention of actually attending will I still get the in game items? If so, will my account be flagged automatically or is there something I need to do</p></blockquote><p>In the past people have registered (and paid for it) and gotten their in-game items <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>I actually remember someone mentioning that at Fan Faire last year too.  What about the other items? The Tshirt and goody bag, etc.   I'm betting not, but that would be good information to know.</p>

[KerowynnKaotic]

<p><cite>Cynith@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>illaria wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I have a noobish question</p><p>If I register for the fair with no intention of actually attending will I still get the in game items? If so, will my account be flagged automatically or is there something I need to do</p></blockquote><p>In the past people have registered (and paid for it) and gotten their in-game items <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>I actually remember someone mentioning that at Fan Faire last year too.  What about the other items? The Tshirt and goody bag, etc.   I'm betting not, but that would be good information to know.</p></blockquote><p>*if* you knew someone going I suppose they could pick that stuff up for you and mail it or what not. </p><p>The hubby & I could have easily picked up several "goodie bags" when we went.  They don't take down your name or anything, it's all on the 'honor' system.<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/b2eb59423fbf5fa39342041237025880.gif" border="0" /> </p><p>But, no I seriously doubt SOE is going mail you it if you don't actually go.  The in-game rewards are easy 'cause it's just a flag on your account.</p>

[illaria]

<p><cite>Kaisha@Permafrost wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Cynith@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>illaria wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I have a noobish question</p><p>If I register for the fair with no intention of actually attending will I still get the in game items? If so, will my account be flagged automatically or is there something I need to do</p></blockquote><p>In the past people have registered (and paid for it) and gotten their in-game items <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>I actually remember someone mentioning that at Fan Faire last year too.  What about the other items? The Tshirt and goody bag, etc.   I'm betting not, but that would be good information to know.</p></blockquote><p>*if* you knew someone going I suppose they could pick that stuff up for you and mail it or what not. </p><p>The hubby & I could have easily picked up several "goodie bags" when we went.  They don't take down your name or anything, it's all on the 'honor' system.<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/b2eb59423fbf5fa39342041237025880.gif" border="0" /> </p><p>But, no I seriously doubt SOE is going mail you it if you don't actually go.  The in-game rewards are easy 'cause it's just a flag on your account.</p></blockquote><p>Yes I was only asking about the in game items and not the goody bags at the fan faire, thanks for the clarification. How soon after fan faire do folks get their in game items?</p>

[Sharakari]

<p><cite>illaria wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Kaisha@Permafrost wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Cynith@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>illaria wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I have a noobish question</p><p>If I register for the fair with no intention of actually attending will I still get the in game items? If so, will my account be flagged automatically or is there something I need to do</p></blockquote><p>In the past people have registered (and paid for it) and gotten their in-game items <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>I actually remember someone mentioning that at Fan Faire last year too.  What about the other items? The Tshirt and goody bag, etc.   I'm betting not, but that would be good information to know.</p></blockquote><p>*if* you knew someone going I suppose they could pick that stuff up for you and mail it or what not. </p><p>The hubby & I could have easily picked up several "goodie bags" when we went.  They don't take down your name or anything, it's all on the 'honor' system.<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/b2eb59423fbf5fa39342041237025880.gif" border="0" /> </p><p>But, no I seriously doubt SOE is going mail you it if you don't actually go.  The in-game rewards are easy 'cause it's just a flag on your account.</p></blockquote><p>Yes I was only asking about the in game items and not the goody bags at the fan faire, thanks for the clarification. How soon after fan faire do folks get their in game items?</p></blockquote><p>Yes, you get the in-game items.  No, they will not mail you the other ones.  This is how I did it last year.</p>

[Narisa]

<p>Butbut, when will the Fan Faire be in Australia? D:</p>

[swedago]

<p>So I was told by a Vanguard rep from SoE that my account would be flagged for a <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dragon</span></strong> once I leveled and got off the Isle of Dawn...  I came home from the fan faire in 2009 (15 hour flight), downloaded Vanguard again (I have the station pass and bought Vanguard when it came out so account is running)..</p><p>All excited I did all the quests on the Isle of Dawn..  I got to 10th & claimed my new mount!!!!  A Camel...  My wife was busting up for an hour... </p>

[illaria]

<p>Any word yet on what a skyblade skiff is?</p>

[HeavyBruiser]

<p>Does anyone have an itinerary for the Fan Faire conference?  Can't find one anywhere.  Need schedule to plan.</p>

[Cyliena]

<p><cite>illaria wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Any word yet on what a skyblade skiff is?</p></blockquote><p>I'm hoping they tell us soon, I'm very curious myself. <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Kiara]

<p><cite>HeavyBruiser wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Does anyone have an itinerary for the Fan Faire conference?  Can't find one anywhere.  Need schedule to plan.</p></blockquote><p>We don't have a schedule yet, sorry.</p><p>We'll post all the information you guys need/want, VERY prominently when we get it <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[feldon30]

HeavyBruiser: They have not substantially changed the schedule for the last 3 years. If they leave it the same, then my advice may be useful. If they change the schedule substantially, then I apologize in advance! I certainly understand the need to plan. We're < 60 days. Airfare typically reaches its lowest price at 45-55 days before the event and then starts to bounce. If you are trying to cut your attendance time down to the minimum number of days, then the game-specific panels typically start Friday afternoon. If you wanted to avoid staying Thursday night, you could maybe take an early flight Friday morning. Although airfare is so wacky that it's often cheaper to fly in late at night and eat the extra night in the hotel room than to fly early in the morning. There are some panels Friday morning, but if you had to miss some, that's what I'd skip. Friday afternoon gets game-specific. And Friday night is the splashy announcement night. Of course Saturday is the meat and potatoes of game-specific panels. That's where all the details of the next expansions, etc. get laid out. Saturday night is the dinner, party and awards ceremony. If you can get there for Thursday afternoon/evening, go for it. You'll get to hang out with other players and be able to enjoy Friday at a more leisurely pace. Nothing happens Sunday. I did a sort of mockup of last year's schedule and IF they don't change anything this year, then you can use it as a guide: <a href="http://eq2wire.feldoncentral.com/2010/03/04/soe-fan-faire-set-for-august-5-8-2010-ballys/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://eq2wire.feldoncentral.com/20...-8-2010-ballys/</a>

[MonkeyBob]

Read more link appears to be broken... <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Adiene]

<p>Very excited here! I have been over seas for all the others and finally back in the states and will be there for the FF and my friends wedding yay <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> I am all registered and have my plat pass! See you all there! </p>

[HarmonastixEQ]

<p>From the Fan Faire Map page:</p><p>"<span >There are no more platinum passes available, however, you can still get the platinum bundle, which gives you the items attached to the platinum pass!"</span></p><p>When I try to purchase a pass (I just want the in-game items), the "platinum bundle" does not appear. Is this sold out as well? <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Cyliena]

<p><cite>HarmonastixEQ wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>From the Fan Faire Map page:</p><p>"<span>There are no more platinum passes available, however, you can still get the platinum bundle, which gives you the items attached to the platinum pass!"</span></p><p>When I try to purchase a pass (I just want the in-game items), the "platinum bundle" does not appear. Is this sold out as well? <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>I believe I saw somewhere that you must buy the bundle at the Fan Faire. I'll have to dig some to see if I can find where it said that. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[illaria]

<p>Well that is kind of lame it would make more sense to be able to buy the in game items for the same price without an actual ticket to fan faire if they are worried about selling too many passes.</p><p>Any word yet on what the skyblade skiff is?</p>