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Ashlanne

02-16-2006, 11:22 PM

FAN FAIRE <CITY w:st="on"><PLACE w:st="on">ATLANTA</PLACE></CITY> - APRIL 6th, 7th, & 8th 2006 REGISTRATION FOR FAN FAIRE IS OFFICIALLY OPEN NOT ONLY TO SOE GAMERS, BUT TO GAMERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY EVERYWHERE! Even if you don't play SOE games, come check out the fun for a day, an evening, or the whole weekend! If you’re new to the SOE Fan Faire and don’t yet play any of our games, simply select from EverQuest, EverQuest II, PlanetSide or EverQuest Online Adventures and receive a trial version of the featured SOE game of your choice! A Fan Faire representative will contact you after registration with instructions on how to claim your trial. ALL NEW THIS YEAR - Attendees who pre-register online will receive a special Fan Faire souvenir! If you register online on or before March 24th, 2006, you will receive one (1) in-game item for one character in the game you select as the “primary game” during the registration process. You must be a subscriber in good standing for the specified primary game. You will be able to claim your in-game item after the close of Fan Faire, and a Fan Faire representative will contact you after registration to instruct you how to claim your item. Bring Friends! Register yourself and 2 guests for the <PLACENAME u2:st="on"><PLACENAME w:st="on">Classic</PLACENAME></PLACENAME> <PLACETYPE u2:st="on"><PLACETYPE w:st="on">Pass</PLACETYPE></PLACETYPE> to receive an upgrade to the <PLACE u2:st="on"><PLACENAME u2:st="on"><PLACE w:st="on"><PLACENAME w:st="on">Gold</PLACENAME></PLACE> <PLACETYPE u2:st="on"><PLACETYPE w:st="on">Pass</PLACETYPE></PLACETYPE></PLACENAME></PLACE>! This offer applies to online pre-registration only and is not valid for onsite registrations. Bring Your Guild! Register 6 or more members of your Guild online for the <PLACENAME w:st="on"><PLACENAME u2:st="on">Classic</PLACENAME></PLACENAME> <PLACETYPE w:st="on"><PLACETYPE u2:st="on">Pass</PLACETYPE></PLACETYPE> and you’ll all receive upgrades to the <PLACE w:st="on"><PLACENAME w:st="on"><PLACE u2:st="on"><PLACENAME u2:st="on">Gold</PLACENAME></PLACE> <PLACETYPE w:st="on"><PLACETYPE u2:st="on">Pass</PLACETYPE></PLACETYPE></PLACENAME></PLACE>, plus 2 complimentary drink tickets per registered Guild member and a special reserved table for your Guild during the Grand Banquet and Welcome Reception. Remember to enter the correct Guild name during the online registration process in order to receive your upgrades! This offer applies to online pre-registration only and is not valid for onsite registrations. Event Information Now you can decide which events and extras you want included in your Fan Faire package by choosing from a variety of registration passes: Classic Pass: The package that gives you Fan Faire. The Classic pass gets you an official 2006 Fan Faire t-shirt, as well as access to the Welcome Reception, the Grand Banquet, our special offsite entertainment event (soon to be announced), all forums, roundtable discussions and daily events that make Fan Faire fun. Get a weekend of adventure and fun with the Classic pass for just $125 (includes 7% <CITY w:st="on"><PLACE w:st="on">Atlanta</PLACE></CITY> sales tax). Guests attending the offsite event must be 21 or older. Gold Pass: The Gold pass gives you all that the Classic pass has to offer--the official t-shirt, access to all functions, the banquet and offsite event, everything--and takes you further behind the scenes by introducing you personally to the Dev Team of your favorite game during an invitation-only brunch. Sign up for this special opportunity with the Gold pass for $155 (includes 7% <CITY w:st="on"><PLACE w:st="on">Atlanta</PLACE></CITY> sales tax) and the Fan Faire team will contact you to confirm your brunch time! Guests attending the offsite event must be 21 or older. ALL NEW! Can't make it for the full Fan Faire weekend? You don't have to miss the fun. Pick a day pass for fun on your schedule! Friday Pass - $42 (includes 7% <CITY w:st="on"><PLACE w:st="on">Atlanta</PLACE></CITY> sales tax) Valid Friday only, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., you get access to all Friday Fan Faire daytime events, forums and roundtable discussions. Evening events after 6PM are not included. Saturday Pass - $42 (includes 7% <CITY w:st="on"><PLACE w:st="on">Atlanta</PLACE></CITY> sales tax) Valid Saturday only, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., you get access to all daytime Saturday Fan Faire events, forums and roundtable discussions. Evening events after 6PM are not included. <PLACENAME w:st="on">Entertainment</PLACENAME> <PLACETYPE w:st="on">Pass</PLACETYPE> - $80 (includes 7% <CITY w:st="on"><PLACE w:st="on">Atlanta</PLACE></CITY> sales tax) Just want an evening of fun? Come hang out with us with the <PLACE w:st="on"><PLACENAME w:st="on">Entertainment</PLACENAME> <PLACETYPE w:st="on">Pass</PLACETYPE></PLACE>! Valid on Friday evening, from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., you can enjoy the Welcome Reception at the Marriott Marquis, followed by a party with your gaming friends at our offsite event (soon to be announced)! Must be 21 or older to attend <A href="http://events.station.sony.com/fanfaire/" target=_blank>REGISTER TODAY AT THE FAN FAIRE WEBSITE!</A> Message Edited by Ashlanne on 02-16-2006 06:22 PM

02-17-2006, 12:42 AM

<div></div>Weee! First Guk/Tox registration! Where's my cookie?

Gise

02-17-2006, 03:25 AM

So, I'm hoping it's because I am tired and maybe my eyes are buggy...but, looking under the Attendees page for EQ and the server selections...Sarym?not Saryrn?/sighTell me that's not so!I want a free drink coupon if I'm right! lol.-GelMessage Edited by Gisela on 02-16-200610:26 PM

Tharkis

02-17-2006, 10:22 AM

<div></div>No option for stormhammer server =( At least previous FF's after mergers you could still register "from" your original server =*(

Ashlanne

02-17-2006, 05:49 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Tharkis wrote: No option for stormhammer server =( At least previous FF's after mergers you could still register "from" your original server =*( <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Gisela wrote: So, I'm hoping it's because I am tired and maybe my eyes are buggy... but, looking under the Attendees page for EQ and the server selections... Sarym? not Saryrn? /sigh Tell me that's not so! I want a free drink coupon if I'm right! lol. -Gel Message Edited by Gisela on 02-16-200610:26 PM <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> I am looking into both of these issues. Thanks for pointing them out guys.

Steeleye

02-17-2006, 05:53 PM

<div></div>woohoo...was first on Seventh. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> See you all there :smileyvery-happy:

Ashlanne

02-17-2006, 05:59 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Gisela wrote: So, I'm hoping it's because I am tired and maybe my eyes are buggy... but, looking under the Attendees page for EQ and the server selections... Sarym? not Saryrn? /sigh Tell me that's not so! I want a free drink coupon if I'm right! lol. -Gel Message Edited by Gisela on 02-16-200610:26 PM <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> Looks like this was just a typo that was re-copied... If you check out <A href="http://eqplayers.station.sony.com/servers_index.vm" target=_blank>EQ Players</A> its mispelled. This is in the process of being fixed.

Antronive

02-17-2006, 07:21 PM

<div>Are we billed imediately, or at registration at the hotel?</div>

Ashlanne

02-17-2006, 08:09 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Tharkis wrote: No option for stormhammer server =( At least previous FF's after mergers you could still register "from" your original server =*( <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> Stormhammer is being re-added but it may take until Tuesday to take affect. If you want to change so your badge says Stormhammer I believe you may beed to cancel and re-register. Stormhammer may not be available on the list for the Fan Faire after this one, though that hasn't been officially decided yet. Thank you for bringing this to out attention Tharkis.

Ashlanne

02-17-2006, 08:10 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Antronive wrote: <DIV>Are we billed imediately, or at registration at the hotel?</DIV> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> The credit card you use should be billed shortly after you fill out the registration form. At least thats the way I understand things.

Antronive

02-17-2006, 08:37 PM

<div>Doh! No money till the beginning of the month. I'm gonna lose out. =*(</div>

FanFaireJen

02-17-2006, 08:39 PM

Registration is open til March 24th (unless we sell out before then), so you should be OK if you need to wait. We will also be selling passes at the door.

Koldriana

02-18-2006, 09:11 AM

<div></div>Just wondering...I am not sure yet who is comming from my guild, I know there are 4 of us already. If we get 6 and people have signed up for the Gold pass already will we get reimbursed. I would hate to miss the dev brunch because guildies don't show up.

Gise

02-18-2006, 01:51 PM

<blockquote><hr>Ashlanne wrote:<div></div><blockquote><hr>Gisela wrote:So, I'm hoping it's because I am tired and maybe my eyes are buggy...but, looking under the Attendees page for EQ and the server selections...Sarym?not Saryrn?/sighTell me that's not so!I want a free drink coupon if I'm right! lol.-GelMessage Edited by Gisela on 02-16-200610:26 PM<hr></blockquote>Looks like this was just a typo that was re-copied... If you check out <a href="http://eqplayers.station.sony.com/servers_index.vm" target="_blank">EQ Players</a> its mispelled. This is in the process of being fixed.<hr></blockquote>Tsk. Tsk.Need a telecommuting copy-reader? <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Jeffers

02-23-2006, 10:30 PM

I can't afford to go unfortunately <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> but I go and fiddle with things anyway, so I went to the register page, pressed register, select a random option and then recieve the following message:We are sorry, but registration for the Fan Faire has been limited to Station Members with valid player accounts only.Please click your browser back button to sign in with a valid log in name and password.The only game I subscribe to is MxO, but since it just got posted up on the DN1 site I thought it would probably be best to post it here.Jeffers

jayharp

03-02-2006, 03:24 PM

<div>I wont be going sthis time for two reasons.</div><div>1. To be honest I think its over priced since more games are going instead of just eq'ers. Ive been to the last 7 of the last 8 FF and Iam sad to say not this one.</div><div> </div><div>2. I cant afford it even if I wanted to go the hotel I know gave a discount but I think it should have been a bit cheaper than it was.</div><div> </div><div>Ive been playing eq now for over 4 years and since then all the prices have went up we took half out servers down and merged them and also the monthly fees have went up at the same time. I know Sony lost some gamers over the past year or so and they have added alot of new content which is nice. But maybe if they come down some on prices more might be arround. EQ has paid for its self years ago it might be time to kick back some to the loyal players?</div><div>I will truely mis going to this FF its not all about the money but I know for alot of people it can be. For me it is money at this time. If it were for 3-4 nights and price of FF were a hundred of more cheaper Iam sure more people would come.</div><div> </div><div>I hope everyone that goes has fun and gets all crazy I know I have had quite a few good times at FF.</div><div> </div>

Ashlanne

03-02-2006, 04:25 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Jeffers wrote: I can't afford to go unfortunately <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> but I go and fiddle with things anyway, so I went to the register page, pressed register, select a random option and then recieve the following message: We are sorry, but registration for the Fan Faire has been limited to Station Members with valid player accounts only. Please click your browser back button to sign in with a valid log in name and password. The only game I subscribe to is MxO, but since it just got posted up on the DN1 site I thought it would probably be best to post it here. Jeffers <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> Thanks for pointing this out, I am checking into it.

Gise

03-03-2006, 03:15 PM

"Just wondering...I am not sure yet who is comming from my guild, I know there are 4 of us already. If we get 6 and people have signed up for the Gold pass already will we get reimbursed. I would hate to miss the dev brunch because guildies don't show up."Echos this inquiry...we are still trying to work on a couple more people to attend as well.

whateverf

03-17-2006, 10:44 PM

<div></div><div>I'm a FanFaire noob and I have a question or 2 about the "Bring Friends" deal. First, If myself and the 2 friends I bring all purchase the Classic Pass do we all get upgraded to the Gold Pass or just me for registering the 3 of us? It's not very clear in description. Secondly, do I need to register all 3 of us and purchase the passes on my credit card to qualify for the deal? I am planning to register this weekend and we all want to do the Dev Brunch. It was my understanding that the brunch assignments will be emailed before the FanFaire. Is the upgrade and brunch assignment given before the FanFaire or at check-in? We just don't want to miss out on the brunch and I need to know how to proceed with the registration. Any help would be greatly appreciated.This is the deal as it appears in the registration post.Bring Friends!Register yourself and 2 guests for the ClassicPass to receive an upgrade to the GoldPass! This offer applies to online pre-registration only and is not valid for onsite registrations.Largo FlaWardogs Warden</div>

Greenion

03-20-2006, 02:29 AM

<div></div><div></div>i'd posted these on another thread but thought they'd be more likely seen here sry for the dbl post...and i added a question...i was thinking of buying two gold passes and have my wife attend the dev brunch along with me, any way to make sure we are scheduled for the same brunch?side note : she is doing ok at playing the dirge, is at lvl 8 and about to leave the isle...and in for a crash course in pvp...but i think she'll hold up well.another question on planning, i have seen a few posts indicating that the marriot where the faire is being held is currently booked...is this true? i'd rather not have to bother with any commuting personally, and want to stay close to the action hehehmy wife doesn't have an eq2 account of her own, she has just started a char on mine...should i register her using this toon? and well hopefully this will not keep me from registering one from the same account...also sry to ramble...i'd read somewhere that registrars without an account would be given a trial version...is this prior/during/after/or an error as the trial would be handy atm as i kinda prepare her ingame i could play with her instead of sitting with her while she plays....Message Edited by Greenion on 03-19-200609:30 PM

rhizel

03-20-2006, 03:46 PM

<div></div><div>According the the Attendees section of the Fan Faire page, only 6 of us are attending from EQOA. While I enjoy the odds of winnning some EQOA contest... that seems rather depressing as compared to all the EQ and EQ2 gamers attending. Is the site being updated daily?, or is this the real truth of the matter?</div>

Ashlanne

03-20-2006, 08:04 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Arylos wrote: <DIV>According the the Attendees section of the Fan Faire page, only 6 of us are attending from EQOA. While I enjoy the odds of winnning some EQOA contest... that seems rather depressing as compared to all the EQ and EQ2 gamers attending. Is the site being updated daily?, or is this the real truth of the matter?</DIV> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> This could be a true number however if I remember correctly from last Fan Faire, many EQOA fans signed up under EQII since they play both. I bet that's what's happening again this time around. As you've seen already the <A href="http://stationforums.station.sony.com/communitysoe/board/message?board.id=eqoa&message.id=33" target=_blank>Who's going thread</A> has way more then 6 EQOA players listed.