Fan Faire 2007

[Ashlanne]

<p>It's that time again SOE faithful, where we ask you to help us select the next Fan Faire city.  As many of you may recall, we had an awesome time with our friends down south in Atlanta.  The south really showcased its hospitality.  Now we are looking for another amazing location to host you, our greatest fans, for yet another great get together. </p><p>The options that we have researched based on price, weather and availability are listed below.  Please vote on your favorite choice.  We will run the polling for 30 days, after which, we will tally the results and come up with our next exciting location. </p><p>Thanks all!</p><p>Brenlo and Jenabel</p>

[Tren]

Weeee!!!!

[Anamodiel]

Nothing remotely close to the East Coast. Not even Chicago? <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Ashlanne]

<p>Hey Folks,</p><p> Please vote again, there was a bug with the system that removed all of the ones that had been made in the last 20 minutes.  I apologize for the trouble.</p>

[Zatozia]

<cite>Ashlanne wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Hey Folks,</p><p> Please vote again, there was a bug with the system that removed all of the ones that had been made in the last 20 minutes.  I apologize for the trouble.</p></blockquote> I blame Halflings!

[Rada]

You stay classy, San Diego.

[Neophi]

<p>I have two accounts but only voted once. aren't I a goodie2shoe <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Go Las Vegas! Gives me a reason to go there LOL</p>

[Foxxd]

Kansas City Missouri for Morpheus sakes!

[Malco]

<p>5 years of playing sony games and I finally see a chance for portland. PLEASE COME TO PORTLAND so I can go to fanfaire just once in my life.</p>

[Gac]

Go Kansas City! You can't get anymore central than that and its one of the coolest towns in America!

[Savan]

Woo..people are actually voting for Portland?  You guys know there's nothing here, right?  =P come to Portland, party at Savs!

[Tur]

San Diego FTW!

[Gl]

What about Barcelona, Spain, Europe?

[meows]

<p><b>Denver</b> is <i>perfect</i> for this. Summers aren't too hot, always sunny, cheaper than most of the other places on the list, central location, really cheap flights from most places & lots to do....What more could you want?<img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[meows]

Oh!, and I realize now that <b>Denver</b> is in march..so you can still go skiing!!

[QforQ-MxO]

Heh I voted for Las Vegas but I realized I should've voted for Kansas City anyways because I'm not 21.  I think Kansas City may be during my Spring Break...so I'm hoping we're going to Kansas next year!

[Davo]

hour and 45 from kc, due south. i would get there in kansas city but no where else.

[Beachhe]

None of those are close to where i live really, so i picked vegas, not only can i go to the fan faire, but i can go on the star trek rides also! So.. if you hold it in vegas, the hilton convention center would be most efficient.

[Zeon_Za]

Woohoo, c'mon Portland, Oregon! <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Altyre]

<p>ok, so the closest to the East Coast that is on that list is Orlando, FL....</p><p>But come on... why not have 1 in the Capital of the US, in Washington, D.C. (or even up in the North East corner of the U.S.)</p><p>(well, closer to Northern Virginia...)</p>

[Bobb]

go oregon.... nothing ever comes here....

[Tra]

How about New York or Connecticut (Hartford) these trips are too insane for most of us to attend. You all didn't think about us North Easterners, as usual

[trigove]

ORLANDO FLORIDA!!! MY HOMETOWN BABY!!!! I WANNA GO!!!!

[Feona_Sa]

<p>Denver, CO FTW!</p><p><img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> I will totally drive there. Great weather even in March <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[ChaosUndivid]

Since you'll never come to Canada, come to Portland! The next closest thing!

[Azmode]

None of the above.  Need a Northeast Choice there....

[TheJurymen]

Come on guys, make a MxO forum mod happy and send Raijinn to Orlando <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> That way I won't have to do alot of driving to...meet him and not hit him with a ban bat O_O <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[cro]

Portland is sooooo cool.  March 1rst.   Hmmmm skiing or windsurfing .......hard to know what to do

[Seperio]

Why not Ontario Canada? You have every other SOE event in the US why not 1 in ontario?

[senornalgas]

what about Texas or Oklahoma <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[PlatinumPlatyp]

orlando 4tw!!!

[me]

<p>to me it makes more since to have  it in the center of the country instead of East coast or West coast.</p><p> Now if the majority of the player base that go to these things actually lives closer to one of these locations that I guess that it would be ok to have it near the majority.</p><p> Now if it is pretty split between West and East and central then it would make since to have it central </p><p>IMHO</p>

[nubious]

<cite>Foxxdie wrote:</cite><blockquote>Kansas City Missouri for Morpheus sakes! </blockquote>then buckle up ur seatbelt cause kansas is going byebye <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> but yeah that got my vote im probaly 5 hrs from kc

[Coh]

Is Star Wars Galaxies going to be included this year?

[Lalaminu]

<p>For those of us on a budget the cheapest place to go is Vegas on July 5th.  <img src="/smilies/97ada74b88049a6d50a6ed40898a03d7.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Orlando is in my area so that wouldnt be so bad. Would have to find a cheaper place to stay though. $159 a night a tad steep.  </p>

[Big-Kahu]

ORLANDO FTW

[helix]

Have it in New York City. Please

[Ghostwise]

<cite>Turbo wrote:</cite><blockquote>San Diego FTW! </blockquote>You've already had yours! Midwest FTW! KC, MO closest to me in Tx!

[QforQ-MxO]

<cite>Ghostwise wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Turbo wrote:</cite><blockquote>San Diego FTW! </blockquote>You've already had yours! Midwest FTW! KC, MO closest to me in Tx! </blockquote>QFT, Turbo is already spoiled <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Unknow]

I know it will probably never happen, but I would love to see it in Kansas City. Plus we are right smack dab in the middle of the country.

[Igie]

Vegas, Vegas, Vegas.... So many choices... Which one. I live here... How am I supposed to choose just one?????

[Victorious]

Oh I so hope Portland wins!!

[Greenion]

dinner at medieval times orlando fl with soe staff....priceless.

[Fateswarni]

<p>Portland would be awesome then I could actually attend one.</p><p> Fateswarning</p>

[Ever-Befall]

<p>Orlando!</p><p>Disney World, Universal Studios, Awesome restaurants, cheap hotels, sunny weather, beaches .. AND EverQuest! What more can you ask for, other than free plane tickets .. lol</p>

[Dolby]

I voted for Vegas, so much to do there 24/7 and so easy to move around the town. Also Warp Core Breaches rock! <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> <img src="http://www.eqgov.com/gallery/data/3012/16drinks-at-quarks-vv-med.jpg" border="0">

[Dena]

why do I expect there to be a site in UK for once <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  I guess it'd have to be las vegas since it's probably best place go to the fan faire and then head on over to a casino.

[Rla]

It would be nice if SOE one year didn't forget about its ever increasing European Gamers. I'm sure many would love to attend. Why not have one in London, or Brussels or anywhere in Europe.

[wasilla]

im looking for the i dont care selection? where is it?

[sebasta]

PORTLAND, OR for the win and its the closest to me......lol

[Tur]

<cite>QforQ-MxO wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Ghostwise wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Turbo wrote:</cite><blockquote>San Diego FTW! </blockquote>You've already had yours! Midwest FTW! KC, MO closest to me in Tx! </blockquote>QFT, Turbo is already spoiled <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </blockquote>Yeah, yeah... one can always dream. =p

[Telex]

<p>Haven't you guys at SOE heard of a place called the North East Coast? You know, the financial center of the world? Sheesh.... Orlando is the only place even remotely close. Whoever that plans your travel needs to think about this...</p>

[wolfguard]

<p>Well even thou Orlando is practically my back yard I still voted for Vegas. Reason being lot of buddies who play live there, and a chance to see it I seen Orlando. </p>

[mrpick]

Come on people vote Anahiem ! You know you all wanna come out to LA  !!!!!

[Shinr]

Vegas Baby!  So much more to there then any of the other choices.

[Shadowdragoon]

Why not outside the US? you got players in Europa too? let me sugest Oslo, Norway. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[mrpick]

if its gonna be outside of usa then it should be in amsterdam baby <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Ive never been to Vegas so that would be cool. well actually it would be hot but you know what I mean.

[Rec]

<p>Portland, Oregon</p><p> A chance for those of us in the NorthWest USA and Canada to enjoy a FanFaire.</p><p>Recla  Level 70 Warden Gnome (Unrest)</p>

[Istar]

Advantages of Europe: Cheap inter-european flights means you can cater to basically all of europe in one go. Disadvantages: Much more expensive lodgings etc in English speaking countries (Uk / Ireland), and any others are likley to result in more varied languages of communication. I promise I'll translate for the devs, though - English, French, Spanish, German - give Europe a chance [In the summer months]! (And hire me, /nod). Canada: Please? Someday? A Canadian Fanfaire? Anywhere... come on! [not, obviously, in the aforementioned summer months] Of the choices above, I picked Portland. It's the closest I have to Canada.

[Ludda]

Portland definatly.

[Lex-Luth]

Portland OR is just 2 hours from me.  I'd love it if the Fan Faire were held there.  <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[UU-CyberSte]

No East/NE locations (Cleveland-Boston-Wash DC triangle) options?!?  Guess I'll not be going...

[Gre]

<p>Go for Orlando in the spring! Great weather and lot's to do.</p>

[xenonpri]

Sheesh - anyone ever heard of Manhattan? Its cheaper then Vegas and alot more things to do anyway.

[Al]

<p>Try Portland, almost always fair weather, beautiful, rose gardens, science and art centers, not to mention the Gorge with hiking, waterfalls, mountains (maybe skiing but seems possibly a bit late season), the ocean beaches. No matter what time of year, there's always something to do. Oh don't forget our tons of microbreweries and vineyards in this area for the adultish crowds. Seems like we have skating parks for the youngish crowds too.</p><p> Not sure why someone would think Portland has nothing to do. </p>

[Leawyn]

<p>Had to pick Vegas. Lots to do, not that expensive. Will be hot tho!</p><p> Last Fan Faire was on the East Coast, so its time for a West Coast. If not LV, then San Diego, home of Sony!</p>

[Ber]

Come on none at all on the east coast?? Orlando is the only thing somewhat close to me. 100th voter. Nice weather, great beaches, fantastic shopping, resorts, and Disney. whats not to love?! <u><span style="font-size: small"> GO ORLANDO!!!!!</span></u>

[Byte_Crawl]

Are you guys afraid of NY or something? How do you not have NYC in that list is beyond me!

[Pucnit]

<p>Portland!  I mean can you argue with a state that has no sales tax? <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Downtown Portland would be a great idea.  </p><ul><li>There are so many gamers between Portland and Seattle (only 2.5 hours away).  </li><li>We have a great (cheap) airport to fly to and from.  </li><li>We call it the Max line it is a electric train that runs from the airport to many places downtown.</li><li>It would be about 60 degrees in March with skiing is still 50 minutes away.</li><li>We have a huge Saturday market.</li><li>Chinese, Japanese & Rose Gardens</li><li>Children's Museum & a Great Zoo</li><li>OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) <-- Really cool place</li><li>The hiking is fantasic (Mt. Hood, Columbia River Gouge) 30 minutes away and in downtown Forest Park (10th largest city managed park in the country ~ its still really big trust me <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />)</li></ul><p>For true geeks <img src="/smilies/b2eb59423fbf5fa39342041237025880.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><ul><li>We have the Open Source Development Lab and Portland Open Source Software Entrepreneurs</li></ul>

[Krysall]

<p>Kansas City is only 4 hours away for us..Would be awesome to have it there.</p>

[Shag]

<span style="font-size: medium; color: #00cc00; font-family: helvetica">weird... new forums</span>

[Igie]

<cite>Dolby wrote:</cite><blockquote>I voted for Vegas, so much to do there 24/7 and so easy to move around the town. Also Warp Core Breaches rock! <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> <img src="http://www.eqgov.com/gallery/data/3012/16drinks-at-quarks-vv-med.jpg" border="0"> </blockquote>Personally, I like the Borge Sphere! Avoid the Romulan Ale though.... Something wrong with an ale that turns your tongue blue..

[Isxos]

Hands down KC!  This is only two hours from where I live and would be the first time a fan faire would be close enough for me to attend. 

[ZadaShe]

<p>Why does everyone want it near there home? Half the fun is going somewhere else.  Hubby and I live in the Ohio, but we want to go back to Vegas. Fan Faire is such a fun thing,  like vacation for us.... I don't want it in my back yard.  And we dont have much money either, we will have to save up...but thats what we did for the last  Vegas Fan Faire...it was so  very worth it and we had such a great time there. There is always something to do in Vegas...and the best food I have Ever eaten! <b>vote vegas!!<img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></b></p>

[QforQ-MxO]

I'd like it closer to home since it will be cheaper. Saving acouple hundred bucks is a lot better than spending it to fly to the other side of the country <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Arime]

<p>Can I do a write in vote for Phoenix, AZ!!!!!!</p><p>Please Please Please.  I have never had a chance to attend because the 5 hour drive to Vegas is a pain, and I spend all my spare money on Expansion packs, monthly fees, and computer upgrades.</p><p> Seriously now, we can swim in Phoenix almost year round, and if it is held early enough in the year, there is snow in Flagstaff (only and hour away), and more mexican food restaurants than you can shake a stick at.</p><p>Did someone say TACOS!!!</p><p>And you can gamble at age 18 at the Indian Casinos that are everywhere.</p><p>O.k., I will stop dreaming now.</p>

[Praet]

I've been dying to go to a Fan Faire (or any EQ event!) for years now.  Why are they never in the North East?  There are lots of great convention centers here in NYC... <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> I can't vote for any of those options... - Mirthe / Begglebrox Quellious

[Yukke]

Why cant we get something in NYC? Its one of the biggest cities in the world yet SoE cant have a fan faire there? COME ON NYC HILTON FAN FAIRE 2007!!!

[Yodam]

<b>There's no Australia button.</b>

[Tre]

<cite>Savanja wrote:</cite><blockquote>Woo..people are actually voting for Portland?  You guys know there's nothing here, right?  =P come to Portland, party at Savs! </blockquote><p> DOH - now you tell me...   and I already voted for Vegas...</p><p>But then again - if I lose - WOOT!  Party at Sav's!  (I can keep Brok.... um...  occupied while Sav plays hostess)...</p><p> <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[VorAbaddon]

Philadelphia, c'mon, you can do it next year <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Temp]

<p>I would love to go to an SOE fanfaire...but all the locations are to Far =(</p><p>I would LOVE LOVE LOVE for an option to be Toronto, Canada!!!</p><p>But Buffalo would be good too.</p><p>Please think this over SOE and make it happen!!! =)</p>

[Etri]

In my opinion, the only reason why everybody is picking Orlando, FL is because at March, that's when Spring Break is for most college/universities. This could be a bad thing or good thing depending on whose looking at it.

[Gari]

Florida? Portland? Cali? Sin City? is it really hard to concieve that some EQ players actually LIVE in the upper east coast? how about a NY fan faire? or a Toledo fan faire? just once it would be nice if the west and south coasts had to travel to us for the fan faire!!!

[Cambiet]

East Coast people play EQ also<img src="/smilies/1069449046bcd664c21db15b1dfedaee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />. How about Atlantic City???

[Viirus_Steelhart]

It's about time for there to be one in Kansas City. Center of the U.S. and all, and a GREAT city full of warm hospitality!

[Teabag]

VEGAS ALL THE WAY! I went to the Vegas FF in 04 and had a blast!  If its in Vegas again I will most definately be there with muh GF.

[lspider]

<p>GREAT THANKS SOE for once again screwing over the east coast and mid west YAY good for u </p><p>/sarcasm off </p>

[splerm]

Orlando baby!.  . .amusment parks ftw!

[wii]

northeast for a change

[splerm]

<cite>Ever-Befallen wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Orlando!</p><p>Disney World, Universal Studios, Awesome restaurants, cheap hotels, sunny weather, beaches .. AND EverQuest! What more can you ask for, other than free plane tickets .. lol</p></blockquote> dont' forget seaworld, islands of adventure, and wet n` wild!

[V]

Go Go Portland!!!! City of Roses for the win!

[lspider]

<p>only choice worth taking is kc  because its the most centraly located </p><p>but its set for feb when it would freezing so its doomed to fail </p>

[muug]

<p>I know the timing is bad with the weather and all but, I would love to see maybe in the summer months, a Northeast FanFaire! <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </p><p>I mean whenever there's a fan faire, or com con it's ALWAYS More geared toward the West Coast which is sooo unfair!!  I mean come on We in the eastcoast would LOVE to go to those things right in our backyards too!<img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Just a thought!</p>

[Perzephone]

<span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: comic sans ms,sand"><span style="color: #9933ff"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-size: large"><span style="color: #cc3300">KEEP IT IN VEGAS PLEASE!</span></span>its much much much cheaper! its way more fun! yes atlanta was a blast but I SWORE you guys were going to KEEP VEGAS as a permanate location for FF every other year? I can do those dates! I can't do the other dates at all. Having it other places in the eastcoast or in the midwest is way to expensive from flying from Washington here and other parts of the states. Trust me on this I had friends from all over trying to find CHEAP NON EXISTANT tickets to fly to chicago's and atlantas FF.  Espicially during those times THEY ARE NOT CHEAP! yes the hotels may be cheap then but not the airfare. and if we do the July 5 weekend I would so be on that since its my bday weekend <img src="http://eqforums.station.sony.com/i/smilies/16x16_smiley-very-happy.gif" border="0"> Seriously JUST KEEP IT IN VEGAS! ITs much Cheaper and its TONS OF FUN! and Where else has quarks bar and those amazing warp cores! VEGAS! Thats my opinion and I am voting for Vegas! I noticed that the 2nd fav for the location is Portland. Yes it s like 2 hours away from me but I been there and EVERYTHING SHUTS DOWN! there isn't anything to do unless you really know the area.</span> <span style="font-size: large">THATS WHY I SAY KEEP IT IN VEGAS SO EVERYONE VOTE FOR VEGAS! ITS MUCH MUCH CHEAPER AND YOU CAN DRINK & PARTY 24/7!</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small">Where can you find a place that has a bar that is the geekiest of geek why the Vegas Hilton! Plus there rooms are WAY cheaper as well!</span> <span style="font-size: large"><b><i>VOTE FOR VEGAS!</i></b></span>

[EvilTw]

<p>Vegas please !  I dont want to go to orlando for 180 a night after taxes in a city with nothing to do other than sit on a beach, i can do that anywhere!</p>

[lspider]

<cite>Perzephone wrote:</cite><blockquote><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: comic sans ms,sand"><span style="color: #9933ff"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-size: large"><span style="color: #cc3300">KEEP IT IN VEGAS PLEASE!</span></span>its much much much cheaper! its way more fun! yes atlanta was a blast but I SWORE you guys were going to KEEP VEGAS as a permanate location for FF every other year? I can do those dates! I can't do the other dates at all. Having it other places in the eastcoast or in the midwest is way to expensive from flying from Washington here and other parts of the states. Trust me on this I had friends from all over trying to find CHEAP NON EXISTANT tickets to fly to chicago's and atlantas FF.  Espicially during those times THEY ARE NOT CHEAP! yes the hotels may be cheap then but not the airfare. and if we do the July 5 weekend I would so be on that since its my bday weekend <img src="http://eqforums.station.sony.com/i/smilies/16x16_smiley-very-happy.gif" border="0"> Seriously JUST KEEP IT IN VEGAS! ITs much Cheaper and its TONS OF FUN! and Where else has quarks bar and those amazing warp cores! VEGAS! Thats my opinion and I am voting for Vegas! I noticed that the 2nd fav for the location is Portland. Yes it s like 2 hours away from me but I been there and EVERYTHING SHUTS DOWN! there isn't anything to do unless you really know the area.</span> <span style="font-size: large">THATS WHY I SAY KEEP IT IN VEGAS SO EVERYONE VOTE FOR VEGAS! ITS MUCH MUCH CHEAPER AND YOU CAN DRINK & PARTY 24/7!</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small">Where can you find a place that has a bar that is the geekiest of geek why the Vegas Hilton! Plus there rooms are WAY cheaper as well!</span> <span style="font-size: large"><b><i>VOTE FOR VEGAS!</i></b></span> </blockquote>cheaper for u maybie but expensive as hell for those of us in the midwest and east coast man  atleast the midwest is just that in the MIDDLE  so coast to coast its the most central location for everyone

[Etri]

Sony should try to hold some in the North East. Perhaps Atlantic City, New York City, Boston. Hell maybe Washington DC, Baltimore, or something of the sort.

[Tharkis]

<p>I live on the east coast, fly out of boston for every fan faire, and vegas is the cheapest of ANY of those cities to get to.  You can get wicked cheap flights to vegas from anywhere in the country, more so than any other city.   Please bring it back to vegas, they're always the most fun and best ones.</p><p> It costs me a LOT more money to fly to kansas city, or orlando, or even atlanta for the last one, than it does for me to get to vegas every time.</p><p>I'd love to go to san diego or vegas, since i can only vote for one, vegas gets my vote however.</p><p> When you look at the total cost of any of of the cities to stay in, vegas is the cheapest by far.  Wicked cheap public transportation.  Enough hotells within walking distance of any others that you can stay wherever you want, and usualy i never spend more htan 40 a night to stay on the strip in vegas.  Food in vegas is dirt cheap, and with so many good all you can eat buffets, you can stuff yourself silly for pennies, and not need to eat more htan 2 times a day!.   Then if you drink at all (which the majority of people at a fan faire tend to do) vegas beats everywhere else hands down for inexpensive drinks.  About the only place with cheaper drinks in the US would probably be New Orleans, but that may not even be true anymore.</p><p> Let me speak for many many east coasters that i know and say Vegas is much much easier and more convenient than orlando or KC</p>

[Ste]

<p>Did you guys forget theres an Eastern half to the country other than Florida?</p><p> Some of us don't have spare money to travel clear across the country</p><p> Philly, Atlantic City, NYC, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, etc.</p>

[crystalwea]

Canada would be better <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Frink]

Why doesn't the Midwest get anything here!!! I won't vote for anything in California, because everything is in California.

[Cogniza]

<cite>Turbo wrote:</cite><blockquote>San Diego FTW! </blockquote> <b>QFE!!!</b>

[Ber]

<p>Orlando:</p><p> East Coasters! This is probably the closest thing to you! why fly out on loooooooooong flights (god i just hate when my ears pop on flights, i know you do too!)</p><p>tons of fun! you can bring the whole family because of disney!!!!</p><p>ok ok ive never been to a ff i wanted to go to the last one but i was on vaction that week. thats why i really hope there can be one somewhat close to where i am.</p><p>aaaaand for all you young peeps who cant drink or gamble (aka Vegas) this would be great! there is not nearly as much of that!</p><p>Come on you know you want to vote for <span style="font-size: large">ooooooorlando!!!</span></p>

[Tharkis]

<p>All you people complaining about "no east coast choices!!" do realize that our most recent fanfaire was an east coast fan faire, aye?</p><p>Take that into consideration... and vote vegas !</p><p> Who wants to spend a fortune to go to theme parks in orlando when you should be having fun at the fan faire?  What you need is things to do late at night and places to party, like vegas has in abundance!</p><p>Vegas... inexpensive... and good !</p>

[Elyssan]

<p>How about a Dallas/Ft. Worth FF?</p><p>ya keep bopping back and forth from coast to coast.. have one in the middle...</p>

[Noc]

I will show everyone at SOE what real beer is in Portland, OR. We ar ethe microbrew capital of the freaking planet.

[ri]

<p>vegas the 28th for $119</p><p>the airfare to vegas is always disscounted over other destinations and you can get a hell of a lot more accomodations with ease in Vegas even cheaper rooms, convention centers pretty much in every casino. NO Brainer!</p>

[Dirk_Log]

Vegas baby! It is reasonable for me to get there and really for anyone else in the country.

[Matri]

I would love to see one come to Phoenix, Az. Maybe late in the year. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Have fun all

[AikonHalcy]

Orlando ftw.. since I'm not far away.

[SlashDaGutt]

Would love to see Fan Faire come to Florida, especially down towards the Fort Lauderdale area.

[Igie]

Come on all.... Yes I live in Vegas, but..... Flights are dirt cheap most of the time. Allegiant flies from smaller airports to Las Vegas cheaper then the other airlaines. Plus they make mad deals with the hotels because it is owened by the hotels... h<a href="http://www.allegiantair.com/?utm_source=overture&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=allegiant" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ttp://www.allegiantair.com/?utm_sou..._term=allegiant</a> Sure they fly to Orlando, but not near as cheap as Vegas most of the time. And for the theme park thing... The whole city is a theme park. Plus the cool shows, drinks 24/7, gambling (if that is your thing), scenery, etc.... Plus no worry of rain/snow/etc for the most part. Sure there is heat, but everything has AC. You can use the Tram to get from one place to another (Yes it is 100% working now). Not to mention that walking anywhere is also not that bad. We got microbreweries. The Hard Rock Cafe , Harley Davidson Cafe, Quarks, too many buffets to mention. Plus all the restruants in the casions. Also you can find great deals on hotel rooms (being that the 28th for instance is a Thursday). Plus you usually get upgraded during the week for free (stayed 2nd floor from top in the Pyramid at the Luxor for $49 USD with mid week free upgrade). Come on, you know you want to come to Vegas.

[Ronin_Medjai]

<p>Vote for Vegas!!!! You all know how much fun we could have in Vegas. While you are in Las Vegas there is tons of other stuff to do from indoor skydiving to rock climbing, to pubs, clubs, and many other social hubs. </p><p>What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas?? Who knows...only ONE way to find out! </p>

[FanFaireJen]

<p>Hello All,</p><p>First let me thank all of you for your votes and opinions.  It is always a very hard choice for us when picking a Fan Faire city, because there are so many of you from all over, and it definitely helps when you vote and/or voice your opinions.</p><p>That being said, please know that we have checked virtually every city in the nation that can meet our criteria.  For those who are unaware, our criteria are as follows:</p><p>1.  Convention space that will fit at least 700 people (this is harder to find than you might think).  While there are many great destinations with beautiful hotels, many of them have little or no function space in which to hold the myriad of events that make up a Fan Faire.</p><p>2.  Hotels that will give us a decent room rate (ideally, $125 per night or less).  We search tons of cities each time, and lots of the cities that you all request simply have no availability during desirable Fan Faire dates, and if they do, they are charging an arm and a leg for room nights.</p><p>3.  Hotels that actually have availability during desirable times to have a Fan Faire (i.e., not during May, because we have E3 and can't do both events in the same month).  We generally try to shoot for Spring time (February, March, April), as that seems to be the most popular with y'all -- but that is also peak season for most desirable destinations, and so hotels are unwilling to give us bargain hotel rates, which means that the Fan Faire host hotel rooms will cost AT LEAST $200 per night, not including taxes.</p><p>4.  Destinations that are affordable to travel to and get around in (excuse the prepositions).  Places like New York City and Atlantic City have historically come back to us with sky-high room rates, not to mention that things like getting around in Manhattan, parking (if available at all), takings cabs into the city from JFK or Newark, or flying into Atlantic City and getting there, are enormously expensive and time consuming when you add it up.  Most NYC hotels also don't have the type of function space we are looking for.  Believe me, I LOVE NYC, and ALWAYS look.  <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  I'd love to have a Fan Faire there and will definitely jump on it if I get the chance.  <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  But generally, we look at places with big airports / hubs, that aren't too far from the venue.</p><p>5.  Destinations that are new and different from previous Fan Faires.  We have done Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, Baltimore, Seattle, Atlanta, New Orleans, San Francisco and more.  We try to be "Faire" to everybody by hopping around as much as possible while keeping things as inexpensive as possible.</p><p>When you add all of these things up, the list of potential venues gets pretty small.  We have checked places like DC, Philly, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Memphis, Reno / Tahoe, Raleigh-Durham, Omaha, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Phoenix, Miami, St. Paul, etc., etc., and none of them came back with viable offers.  The list we gave for the poll is the best of the best (and even then, you'll notice some of our criteria weren't met -- like the room rate for Orlando, or the dates for Vegas).</p><p>Also, many of you might wonder why we don't just rent space at a Convention Center and let Fan Faire attendees deal with hotel rooms on their own...  </p><p>First of all, Convention Centers require a minimum amount of people to make things exclusive, or else they will break down our space each day and force us to share with others.  We do not meet that minimum, and therefore would not have the option for things such as exclusive banquet space, Live Quest space, vendor space, etc., without having to tear down and rebuild each day.  We need to be able to take over a large amount of space exclusively for at least 72 hours.  Also, if we solely book convention space at a Convention Center, we cannot force "rent control" at surrounding hotels -- which means that, as hotel rooms sell out in the area, late-comers to Fan Faire will likely be forced into exorbitant hotel rates.  Basically any hotel in the area can charge you whatever they want.</p><p>Hopefully this helps clarify things a little.</p><p>Happy Voting!!!!  <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Jyve]

When : next week Where : anywhere One after that When : 2 weeks (ok, 3 if you need that long to recover) Where : anywhere I'd of been happy with a 'any of the above' but from reports, Vegas seems to be the place.  Atlanta was truly a blast, and I hope the FF has chance to move around alot so everyone gets chance to get hooked. Only worry is it seems such a long time away.   /sniff

[AarunLightseek]

<p>Have you guys looked at places like BALTIMORE, MD? </p><p> I can go to none of these places (mainly due to the dates, or distance).</p><p>Also, there are other options in the NYC area besides the city itself, and Atlantic City! There are boatloads of convention centers in the Medowlands area, as well as Wayne, NJ that are accessable, and affordable.</p><p>RJG</p>

[Insertio]

Bah, New York gets no love with everything being expensive and all <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Straylig]

<p>Orlando is seriously horrible for this.  Orlando is a giant tourist trap and everything is stupidly expensive.  </p><p>I go to FF for EQ and SOE entertainment - I don't go for silly amusement parks or overpriced meals/drinks/hotels.</p><p>Stop the freaking madness.</p>

[Mag]

Well since they didnt allow Texas...Houston!!!........I guess its Vegas all the way... more to do then just go to the soe fare..its better plce for ppl to spend there money.<img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[ericb456]

Texas.

[Parsburg-]

How about actually having it in Central Europe for once? Or is the player base in Europe not important enough?

[ta]

<span style="font-size: small; font-family: comic sans ms,sand"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="color: #9999ff"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS">As for airfares it's always easy to find a "cheap" flight to vegas. Over the last 6 years I have lived in Phoenix Arizona, Washington DC and Tyler Texas. Sorry to tell you folks but flying to Dallas or any mid-west location is expensive. It is often cheaper to get from DC area to Vegas than it is to fly DC to NYC, the Midwest or Chicago. Crazy but true... Right now doing a search, BWI (Baltimore) to JFK costs $222 round trip. BWI to Vegas round trip is $200.</span></span>[/size"><span style="font-size: small"][color="#9999ff"] </span><p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="color: #9999ff"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS">As for hotels SOE should be able to finagle some great deals for us... but you will be able to find great deals during June. Rooms in June in some of the great casinos here go for $50 - $100.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small">[color="#9999ff; font-family: Comic Sans MS">The strip is one of those places you don't need to rent a car...</span></span></p><p>[size="small"]<span style="color: #9999ff"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS">Many of you are probably under 21 and won't be able to enjoy "adult" beverages... but there is still plenty to do with amusement parks, shows, concerts and places like the IMAX theater to enjoy.</span></span></span></p>[p]

[Wyora_Troublemak]

Vegas!  Its a fantastic city, tons to do (anyone up for indoor skydiving with me?!?), not expensive compared to some of the other places.  Just hope this one isn't at the Hilton, there are some much better hotels more centrally located.

[Rawlden]

<p>I'm always up for a trip to Vegas! It's unfair that you have to split the Vegas vote up into 3 dates. I'd prefer July 5 but I'd take any Vegas date over any other location.</p><p>When you count up the votes, make sure to take into consideration the TOTAL votes for Vegas regardless of the dates.</p><p>I could get to KC easily since it's only a one day drive, but why would I want to go there?</p>

[Sweetp]

VEGAS! VEGAS! VEGAS!!!!! <img src="/smilies/e8a506dc4ad763aca51bec4ca7dc8560.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Pucnit]

<p>NYC, Orlando, Chicago, Detroit, Denver, Kansas City, New Orleans, San Diego, Los Angles</p><p> All to Portland $250 or less <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[WarbNu]

<p>are you SOE people scared of the east coast. Nothing you people do shows any love to the east coast. I wont vote for you all dont care about us.</p><p>SOE just wants to list the location best for them to travel not us. They probably have benifits the best fits their travel plans as aposed to ours. thats why europe and the east coast of the US are left out ont the locations for the event they hold. </p>

[Beachhe]

<p>I think once this poll is over, another one should be introduced asking between the 2 top ranked cities, so for example if orlando comes up at the end of this poll as the top spot, and then another city comes up second place, redo the poll with only those two choices.</p>

[Lowenbr]

 /prays its Orlando.

[Harp]

<p>Do the people voting for Orlando realize that Fan Faire is there to meet and hang out with dev's and other gamers?  Yes there are a lot of other attractions around there, but with the activites that go on at a FF your going to miss the point of attending if you venture off to Disney or Universal or whatever.</p><p>Also, what's up with the "no love for east coast" comments.  Last time I checked, both Atlanta and Orlando were on the east coast of the US <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Porltand = no sales tax = more bang for your buck!</p>

[Leora]

<p>Vegas baby....... it is close for us.  Picked the 28 June date.</p><p>We did vote for and attended the Atlanta Fan Faire.  It was a blast.  Looking forward to the next one no matter where it is but sure would like Vegas. This will be our 6th Fan Faire. </p>

[Cynd]

 Would LOVE to see Fan Faire back in Orlando !! We would go if here in Florida and know others who would come as well ! PLEASE have it in Orlando !!

[Ecofre]

Would be nice to get a fanfaire in Canada for once. Toronto or Vancouver would be cool not so cold here in the summer we use the warm weather to prep for our igloo making =)

[An]

Its all about Portland!!  Seriously look it like this....last Fan Faire was in Atlanta already, I know there have been previous ones in San Diego.  Just Rotate up this way and stop bogarting all the FFs!!

[Coriolanus]

<cite>Altyrell wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>ok, so the closest to the East Coast that is on that list is Orlando, FL....</p><p>But come on... why not have 1 in the Capital of the US, in Washington, D.C. (or even up in the North East corner of the U.S.)</p><p>(well, closer to Northern Virginia...)</p></blockquote> I can go along with that. I would like to see something in Wasington DC - myself. I am in Western Maryland and Orlando is not exactly next door for me.

[Sassums]

Nothing near the East Coast again? <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[mickeykthomps]

Seriously, with all of the Developers Meetings that they had, I can't believe that SOE cannot make it to the East Coast. Yes, Atlanta is in the eastern half of the United States, but it is not the East Coast. The NE corridor, comprising Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, DC, should be considered.

[Fu]

Is there ever going to be a European Fan Faire for the thousands of European SOE gamers? There are some great cities/venues over here, London, Paris, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Brussels, Berlin etc etc etc etc

[Solelr]

THe Northwest has had 1 fanfaire.. Lets get another ...and somewhere New we can MAKE things happen in Portland! GO PORTLAND!

[Delr]

<p>Portland, Oregon FTW.</p><p>I can almost count atleast another 15-20 people that i know that would go if it was here.</p><p>Microbrew Capital FTW!!!!</p>

[Sqig]

<p>Come on folks, we haven't had a Fan Faire here in San Diego since like 2000, and SOE Headquarters are right here in town!</p><p>I like Las Vegas as much as the next guy, but the weather here is beautiful in April, and maybe we could even get a tour of the Company while we are all attending!</p><p> Please vote for San Diego!</p><p>Thanks hehe</p>

[Okayth]

<cite>Delroh wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Portland, Oregon FTW.</p><p>I can almost count atleast another 15-20 people that i know that would go if it was here.</p><p>Microbrew Capital FTW!!!!</p></blockquote>YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!! PDX FTW!!!! You know you will be driving me and Hoja out there with ya =D

[Rawlden]

It's quite simple. If it's not in Vegas, I won't be there.

[Ashlanne]

Someone brought to my attention that the dollar amount isn't clear on what its for.  That number is the price of the hotel rooms per night.  I apologize if that was confusing.

[DaBootch]

<span style="font-size: small; font-family: times new roman,times">I vote for Orlando...but only because I have a free place to stay. And no I don't live there. <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></span>

[Jed]

<p>I voted for Kansas City. Ideally, one in the North East would be better.</p><p>And those of you saying Vegas airfare is cheaper... yes, generally it is. However, I looked a few months ago, and it was over $200 for roundtrip. That's hardly 'cheap'.</p><p>North East, please!</p>

[Igie]

<cite>Jedis wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>I voted for Kansas City. Ideally, one in the North East would be better.</p><p>And those of you saying Vegas airfare is cheaper... yes, generally it is. However, I looked a few months ago, and it was over $200 for roundtrip. That's hardly 'cheap'.</p><p>North East, please!</p></blockquote>Actually, that is cheap. Let me put it in prespective. I live in Las Vegas. I have to fly my kids to see their mother for their visitation. It costs me MORE to fly the children to see her (Chicago, South Bend, Detroit, Indy, or Cincy) then it does for me to fly the children BACK to Las Vegas. I was looking at moving closer, the flights both ways actually got MORE expensive. Just to give you an Idea.... We will say leaving from Chicago Area to each place on those dates: Anaheim Mar 29, 2007 -  $285 - $663 +taxes San Diego April 18, 2007 -  $285 - $314 +taxes KC Feb 28, 2007 - $123 - $216 +taxes Denver Mar 13, 2007 - $182 - $297 +taxes Portland Mar 1, 2007 -  $363 - $503 +taxes Orlando March 9, 2007 - $225 - $772 +taxes Las Vegas June 6, 2007 - $223 - $484 +taxes Las Vegas June 28, 2007 -  Not Yet Available Las Vegas July 5, 2007 - Not Yet Available Now Lets Say from New York Area Anaheim Mar 29, 2007 - $354 - $604 +taxes San Diego April 18, 2007 - $262 - $906 +taxes KC Feb 28, 2007 -$241 - $383 +taxes Denver Mar 13, 2007 - $284 - $613 +taxes Portland Mar 1, 2007 - $255 - $651 +taxes Orlando March 9, 2007 - $222 - $698 +taxes Las Vegas June 6, 2007 - $323 - $404 +taxes Las Vegas June 28, 2007 -  Not Yet Available (Date too far out) Las Vegas July 5, 2007 - Not Yet Available (Date too far out) Now let's say from LA Area Anaheim Mar 29, 2007 - $310 - $429 +taxes (should be a short drive though) San Diego April 18, 2007 - $305 - $307 +taxes KC Feb 28, 2007 - $285 - $420 +taxes Denver Mar 13, 2007 - $188 - $1507 +taxes Portland Mar 1, 2007 - $323 - $344 +taxes Orlando March 9, 2007 - $384 - $1699 +taxes Las Vegas June 6, 2007 - $123 - $178 +taxes Las Vegas June 28, 2007 -  Not Yet Available (Date too far out) Las Vegas July 5, 2007 - Not Yet Available (Date too far out) On the average: Las Vegas, Denver, and KC are the Cheapest to fly to. However Denver and KC both still risk snow and freezing temps at those times. Granted I just used the 3 major travel hubs. Some of the cheaper flights to/from some places are not non stop. All of the cheapest flights to Las Vegas are non stop. July 5 for las Vegas may be very expensive though because of the 4th weekend. Alot of people actually do come to Vegas for the 4th.

[lel]

<cite>lspiderl1 wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>GREAT THANKS SOE for once again screwing over the east coast and mid west YAY good for u </p><p>/sarcasm off </p></blockquote>where do you think denver is and KC is very close GO KANSAS CITY

[Barom]

<p>I was really hoping for a north east fan fair.  What is the deal with there being nothing remotely close to the NYC area?</p><p>I am toying with voting for florida seeing as that's the freaken closest fan fair to NYC, but that's just insanity.</p>

[Valar]

<p>yea gotta love how there is never one in the midwest at all... Come on Chicago is a fun place to have a fan faire!! Bring it there or hell Madison wisconsin? That is one of the biggest college cities around.. lots of fun there too.. and hell a bunch of madison girls got into playboy i think it was just recently so it cant all be bad there...</p>

[Naien]

<p>DENVER ALL THE WAY, BABY!</p><p>What's KC got that Denver doesn't have??? Infact, what DOES KC have? Nothing! Denver, 300 days of sunshine. Denver, beautiful Rocky Mountains. Denver, MORE MICRO BREWERIES THAN A CITY CAN COUNT!!!! Our mayor even was a beer guy before he became mayor!</p><p>Vote Denver! Real World is filming in Lower Downtown!</p><p>Vote Denver! Get some "Altitude" in your life!</p><p>-Naienia (who really lives in Boulder)</p>

[Perzephone]

<cite>Igie wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Jedis wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>I voted for Kansas City. Ideally, one in the North East would be better.</p><p>And those of you saying Vegas airfare is cheaper... yes, generally it is. However, I looked a few months ago, and it was over $200 for roundtrip. That's hardly 'cheap'.</p><p>North East, please!</p></blockquote>Actually, that is cheap. Let me put it in prespective. I live in Las Vegas. I have to fly my kids to see their mother for their visitation. It costs me MORE to fly the children to see her (Chicago, South Bend, Detroit, Indy, or Cincy) then it does for me to fly the children BACK to Las Vegas. I was looking at moving closer, the flights both ways actually got MORE expensive. Just to give you an Idea.... We will say leaving from Chicago Area to each place on those dates: Anaheim Mar 29, 2007 -  $285 - $663 +taxes San Diego April 18, 2007 -  $285 - $314 +taxes KC Feb 28, 2007 - $123 - $216 +taxes Denver Mar 13, 2007 - $182 - $297 +taxes Portland Mar 1, 2007 -  $363 - $503 +taxes Orlando March 9, 2007 - $225 - $772 +taxes Las Vegas June 6, 2007 - $223 - $484 +taxes Las Vegas June 28, 2007 -  Not Yet Available Las Vegas July 5, 2007 - Not Yet Available Now Lets Say from New York Area Anaheim Mar 29, 2007 - $354 - $604 +taxes San Diego April 18, 2007 - $262 - $906 +taxes KC Feb 28, 2007 -$241 - $383 +taxes Denver Mar 13, 2007 - $284 - $613 +taxes Portland Mar 1, 2007 - $255 - $651 +taxes Orlando March 9, 2007 - $222 - $698 +taxes Las Vegas June 6, 2007 - $323 - $404 +taxes Las Vegas June 28, 2007 -  Not Yet Available (Date too far out) Las Vegas July 5, 2007 - Not Yet Available (Date too far out) Now let's say from LA Area Anaheim Mar 29, 2007 - $310 - $429 +taxes (should be a short drive though) San Diego April 18, 2007 - $305 - $307 +taxes KC Feb 28, 2007 - $285 - $420 +taxes Denver Mar 13, 2007 - $188 - $1507 +taxes Portland Mar 1, 2007 - $323 - $344 +taxes Orlando March 9, 2007 - $384 - $1699 +taxes Las Vegas June 6, 2007 - $123 - $178 +taxes Las Vegas June 28, 2007 -  Not Yet Available (Date too far out) Las Vegas July 5, 2007 - Not Yet Available (Date too far out) On the average: Las Vegas, Denver, and KC are the Cheapest to fly to. However Denver and KC both still risk snow and freezing temps at those times. Granted I just used the 3 major travel hubs. Some of the cheaper flights to/from some places are not non stop. All of the cheapest flights to Las Vegas are non stop. July 5 for las Vegas may be very expensive though because of the 4th weekend. Alot of people actually do come to Vegas for the 4th. <span style="font-size: small; font-family: comic sans ms,sand"> </span></blockquote><span style="font-size: small; font-family: comic sans ms,sand"><span style="color: #9966ff">OMG TY for stating that! from Seattle its $550 plus some godly taxes to fly to Orlando! and by looking at what you put down as flying from other states to Orlando [Removed for Content]! Who would in there right mind would pay that much just to fly to Orlando for a weekend and then on top of the flight, registration and hotel expensise and then you tacking on food travel and shopping your looking at a a 2+k trip just to go to FF! I know most of the community doesn't have that kind of money to throw around, unless you Bill Gates and or the ceo of SoE <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> but seriously VEGAS IS THE BY FARTHEST CHEAPEST! for flights, lodging, food, transportation & you hav emoney left over to splurge on whatever you want and still go home with some nice amount of cash in your pocket. Also to comment on Tharkis's post about folks whining about "why isn't there a East coast FF" and what not. HELLO?! Was ATLANTA NOT THE EAST COAST FF? I think so! There was a massive turn out for that one since MOSTLY the entire community came out for that since it was in the EAST COAST! The reason why they won't have a FF in cus of transportation, hotels, convention space, and its super EXPENSIVE! They have considered it (please go back to where Jen writes about why on locations you guys keep talking about having there) Yes Portland would be nice and its 2 hours away from me, but there isn't really anything to do there and things shut down early there. Vegas is Open 24/7 and you can never be bored there and there is ALWAYS HOTEL SPACE if the hotel where FF is held at is sold out you can find another hotel close by or next door for cheap! Yes, FF is to meet your guildmates, friends and the folks who work so hard on the game. Where else can you get that AND a Warp core Breach? VEGAS! So, Just vote for VEgas it will Save you a BUNCH of money * and no I'm not trying to sound like the cheesey geico commercials on saving a bunch of money by swtiching* I'm just trying to help you guys see how much cheaper and happier you all will be if you just realize that Vegas is way cheaper by far and that you will come home with cash in your pocket and if you gamble HEY you might win lots more!</span> <span style="font-size: x-large"><b><span style="color: #33cc66">SO VOTE VEGAS FOLKS !!!! GO VEGAS!</span></b></span></span>

[Dre]

What about Dallas Texas we have not had a Fan Fair in Texas in some time.

[Beel]

<p>Nothing in Europe Asia or Australia? The East coast, outside of Florida is cut off too... not much selection, especially for all the players that aren't in the US.  But, you get what you get.</p>

[Maally]

What about having a Fan Fiare on the East coast? We North Easterners could really use the chance at going to one. Why not have it say in Pittsburgh or Philladelphia?????????? Or Columbus??? Just a thought.

[Perzephone]

<cite>Beelzy wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Nothing in Europe Asia or Australia? The East coast, outside of Florida is cut off too... not much selection, especially for all the players that aren't in the US.  But, you get what you get.</p></blockquote>SoE has tried to have a FF in Europe it didn't pan out and got cancelled. Plus they have someone else contracted to handle the servers on that side, form what I heard. They tried to have a FF there but no one was intrested and or complained that the location was WAY to far when it was a central area. so they tried :

[Beel]

<cite>Valaria wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>yea gotta love how there is never one in the midwest at all... Come on Chicago is a fun place to have a fan faire!! Bring it there or hell Madison wisconsin? That is one of the biggest college cities around.. lots of fun there too.. and hell a bunch of madison girls got into playboy i think it was just recently so it cant all be bad there...</p></blockquote> I'd love to have one in Madison, one of the most beautiful cities in the world... and I have been to my share.  The problem is they don't have an int'l airport, which would seem to knock them out of the running.

[Beel]

<cite>Perzephone wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Beelzy wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Nothing in Europe Asia or Australia? The East coast, outside of Florida is cut off too... not much selection, especially for all the players that aren't in the US.  But, you get what you get.</p></blockquote>SoE has tried to have a FF in Europe it didn't pan out and got cancelled. Plus they have someone else contracted to handle the servers on that side, form what I heard. They tried to have a FF there but no one was intrested and or complained that the location was WAY to far when it was a central area. so they tried : </blockquote>aight, actually I'm in Asia, not Europe, so I wouldn't have caught that.  But you'd think that if they really had tried they would have been able to pull one off.

[Perzephone]

<cite>Maally wrote:</cite><blockquote>What about having a Fan Fiare on the East coast? We North Easterners could really use the chance at going to one. Why not have it say in Pittsburgh or Philladelphia?????????? Or Columbus??? Just a thought.</blockquote>PITTSBURGH??? THERE IS NOTING TO DO THERE besides having a good old Permanti Brothers sandwich! <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> plus I wont ever go there since that is Steelers land and this Seattle Seahawks fan will not touch <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Seriously why Pittsburgh practically downtown is dead most of the stores are closed or boarded up! That is from someone that used to live there and the reason why they left. so consider Vegas the place that has a nightlife and where you can do whatever you please at whatever time you want <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> GO GO VEGAS & GO HAWKS!

[Perzephone]

<cite>Beelzy wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Perzephone wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Beelzy wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Nothing in Europe Asia or Australia? The East coast, outside of Florida is cut off too... not much selection, especially for all the players that aren't in the US.  But, you get what you get.</p></blockquote>SoE has tried to have a FF in Europe it didn't pan out and got cancelled. Plus they have someone else contracted to handle the servers on that side, form what I heard. They tried to have a FF there but no one was intrested and or complained that the location was WAY to far when it was a central area. so they tried : </blockquote>aight, actually I'm in Asia, not Europe, so I wouldn't have caught that.  But you'd think that if they really had tried they would have been able to pull one off. </blockquote>I don't think they would have one in asia anytime soon, there hasn't been much intrest for that. Unless your a player of FFXI or WoW but that is just what I think. I just think after the Euro FF that failed terribly I don;t think they will try again :

[Sassums]

Are there any plans to have Fan Faires out in the midwest or easter parts of the USA?

[Zu]

Why not bring it closer to the North East?  NYC or Boston?  Don't forget about us!

[Ucn]

The Coeur d'Alene Resort overlooking beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho would be a place to look into in the future. www.cdaresort.com

[Grimw]

<p>Portland all the way.</p><p>May not be cheapest airplane tickets</p><p>May not have the best basketbal team</p><p>But its home!!!</p>

[Ashre]

<p>Portland, OR for the win!  It's close to Seattle so YAY i might get to go to fan faire once in my lifetime not to mention it's a TAX FREE state WAHOOO!!! </p><p>So, yeah you think the rooms are cheaper in Vegas, KS etc BUT lemme tell you that tax on every single item you buy adds up bebbes!  In Oregon what you see is what you get with the prices!  Plus the MicroBrews like Full Sail Obsidion Stout are freaking awesome! Portland is a great place to hold a fan faire!</p>

[SlashDaGutt]

For those of you saying Orlando is bad I say bs. If they held it here I would definitely go but will not travel all the way to Vegas to be there (I hate flying). E3 was out west as well as the block party (totally understandable since that is where Sony is located). I think most people if going to the Fan Faire in Orlando would not be also going to Disney, Universal etc as doing both would be extremely expensive and really cut down on what could be experienced at Fan Faire.

[Olavf_of_Guk]

Right, Kansas City, Portland or DENVER during the winter....sounds like fun...NOT...can you say SNOWED in or RAIN the whole time?? PASS Bring on the Sun Shine...Vegas has always been good to SOE, and the Orlando FF a few years ago was a BLAST..keep it warm SOE....please...

[erikmiche]

For the love of god can we PA/NJ/NY get some love ?

[Nanada]

<p>It would be wonderful to have Fan Faire in Portland!</p><p>Tons of EQ players here.</p>

[Olavf_of_Guk]

There may be plenty of EQ players in Portland, but Fan Faire is about bringing players from around the country, and the world together...Some place centralized OR a place that has easy access (AKA a tourist trap) is where they need to continue to have the FFs. last year's Atlanta FF was the first I had missed in 4 years. I didn't go because I use to live in an Atlanta community (in fact I was a police officer) and I know first hand how dangerous Atlanta can be. Thankfully it doesn't apear that there were any serious incidents. Las Vegas has hosted a few Fan Fairs and they have been wonderful. There is a lot to do in Las Vegas all year long..Some how I don't see there being much to do in Portland in the winter other than sitting in a bar somewhere discussing the future of online gaming or strats for your next raid... Orlando in March is 80 degrees. Disney and MGM are there. There are some GREAT world class resturants and a lot of things to do OUTSIDE....Please, if you are undecided and have never been to a fan faire, Las Vegas or Orlando...you won't be disappointed..

[Svana_of_G]

I love you people who are posting that there is no choice because your city isn't listed OR trying to write in your own city..Suck it up and vote for one on the list...there is a reason these weekends and times are chosen by SOE...You can't possibly think that this is the only convention these people have to plan to attend in a year do you? These are probably when it's convienent for THEM...and if you want to keep the cost of the Fan Faire down, i suugest you chosose Vegas for cheap plane tickets/hotel rooms OR San Diego so they can charge a lot less for the Fan Faire itself they don't have far to go so it cut's down on their expenses and they can pass that on to us right??

[Perzephone]

<span style="color: #cc0000">FanFaireJen wrote: </span><blockquote><p><span style="color: #cc0000">Hello All,</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000">First let me thank all of you for your votes and opinions.  It is always a very hard choice for us when picking a Fan Faire city, because there are so many of you from all over, and it definitely helps when you vote and/or voice your opinions.</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000">That being said, please know that we have checked virtually every city in the nation that can meet our criteria.  For those who are unaware, our criteria are as follows:</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000">1.  Convention space that will fit at least 700 people (this is harder to find than you might think).  While there are many great destinations with beautiful hotels, many of them have little or no function space in which to hold the myriad of events that make up a Fan Faire.</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000">2.  Hotels that will give us a decent room rate (ideally, $125 per night or less).  We search tons of cities each time, and lots of the cities that you all request simply have no availability during desirable Fan Faire dates, and if they do, they are charging an arm and a leg for room nights.</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000">3.  Hotels that actually have availability during desirable times to have a Fan Faire (i.e., not during May, because we have E3 and can't do both events in the same month).  We generally try to shoot for Spring time (February, March, April), as that seems to be the most popular with y'all -- but that is also peak season for most desirable destinations, and so hotels are unwilling to give us bargain hotel rates, which means that the Fan Faire host hotel rooms will cost AT LEAST $200 per night, not including taxes.</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000">4.  Destinations that are affordable to travel to and get around in (excuse the prepositions).  Places like New York City and Atlantic City have historically come back to us with sky-high room rates, not to mention that things like getting around in Manhattan, parking (if available at all), takings cabs into the city from JFK or Newark, or flying into Atlantic City and getting there, are enormously expensive and time consuming when you add it up.  Most NYC hotels also don't have the type of function space we are looking for.  Believe me, I LOVE NYC, and ALWAYS look.  <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  I'd love to have a Fan Faire there and will definitely jump on it if I get the chance.  <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  But generally, we look at places with big airports / hubs, that aren't too far from the venue.</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000">5.  Destinations that are new and different from previous Fan Faires.  We have done Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, Baltimore, Seattle, Atlanta, New Orleans, San Francisco and more.  We try to be "Faire" to everybody by hopping around as much as possible while keeping things as inexpensive as possible.</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000">When you add all of these things up, the list of potential venues gets pretty small.  We have checked places like DC, Philly, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Memphis, Reno / Tahoe, Raleigh-Durham, Omaha, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Phoenix, Miami, St. Paul, etc., etc., and none of them came back with viable offers.  The list we gave for the poll is the best of the best (and even then, you'll notice some of our criteria weren't met -- like the room rate for Orlando, or the dates for Vegas).</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000">Also, many of you might wonder why we don't just rent space at a Convention Center and let Fan Faire attendees deal with hotel rooms on their own...  </span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000">First of all, Convention Centers require a minimum amount of people to make things exclusive, or else they will break down our space each day and force us to share with others.  We do not meet that minimum, and therefore would not have the option for things such as exclusive banquet space, Live Quest space, vendor space, etc., without having to tear down and rebuild each day.  We need to be able to take over a large amount of space exclusively for at least 72 hours.  Also, if we solely book convention space at a Convention Center, we cannot force "rent control" at surrounding hotels -- which means that, as hotel rooms sell out in the area, late-comers to Fan Faire will likely be forced into exorbitant hotel rates.  Basically any hotel in the area can charge you whatever they want.</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000">Hopefully this helps clarify things a little.</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000">Happy Voting!!!!  <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></span></p></blockquote>Like HELLO READ FOLKS! Jen just stated WHY THEY CAN'T HAVE A FF IN NEW ENGLAND! ITS TO FREAKEN EXPENSIVE! plus THERE WAS ALREADY A EAST COAST FF THAT WAS IN ATLANTA!!!!! So stop gripping about "oh we need a East coast FF" cus you guys already had it! Yes the other sites would be fun cus for crying out loud THERE WAS ALREADY A EAST COAST FF! with that all said and done. JUST VOTE FOR VEGAS ITS CHEAPER FOR EVERYONE!

[Llywela]

<p>San Diego. Yes. </p><p>Portland would actually be easiest for me, since I am right to the north in Vancouver, but I like San Diego... </p>

[Olavf_of_Guk]

Can you all stop being so darn selfish? SURE Portland would be good for those who live in the NW, and San Diego would be good for those of you in Southern CA and the SW, but the airfaire to those places from MOST of the country is extreme and will be even higher by the time we need to purchase plane tickets... How about having some compasion for every one and having the Fan Faire where tourist plane fare is the least expensive...Las Vegas and Orlando have some of the least expensive travel options available so MORE people can afford to go....I live in Md so it's not like it will be close to me....but I have been to 6 Fan Faires and I can tell you, they more people attend the more fun these things are...So suck it up and give everyone a break...If you want to save money, get a bunch a guildies to split the cost of a couple hotel rooms...If 4 of you share a room it's like $30 a night...

[Dibbl]

<p>I really wish more people would READ FanFaireJen's post before spouting off. I don't think the process is perfect, but at least she took the time to explain it. So if you want your city included, do some leg work and figure out a time and place that fit their guidelines and email it to them.</p><p>My thoughts on Vegas: I like it, but Vegas in June and July is slightly hotter than the ambient temperature in hell. Average High Temperature for June is 96 F. There is a 78% chance of a Hot Day (temperature over 90°F).</p><p>Compare to Orlando (which most people think of as very hot): Average High Temperature for June is 90 F. There is a 59% chance of a Hot Day (temperature over 90°F).</p><p>Vegas and Orlando both have lots of things to do and see. Both are tourist friendly, have lots of other things to do if you want to come early or stay late. We have had FF's at Vegas much more recently and frequently, so my vote is for Orlando.</p><p>- Dibbler</p>

[flawhatever]

<p>Dibbler, you are right on the money about people needing to read FanFaireJen's post before throwing random cities out there but your comparision of Orlando and Vegas is slightly off. The date for Orlando is March 9th, much cooler at that time of year. I live just southwest of Orlando and the average temp is about 75 degrees during the day in the month of March. It's one of the best times to be in Florida to be honest.</p><p>Largo Fla</p><p>Wardogs</p><p>Oasis</p>

[Rawlden]

<p>Sweetpea is offering Blackjack lessons for Vegas Voters!</p><p>FYI We paid cash for our entire stay at last year's FF from her winnings.</p>

[n]

<p>the midwest does get left out .. atlanta was nice. but u have those on the ne of the us that have never had one.. cheaper flights are not an option for some ..  for some  flying is not an option .</p><p> would be nice to have chicago, phili .. pittsburg  cleveland i dunno something that is doable for those north east and midwest that would not be too difficult to get to. at least once. </p>

[Rawlden]

Dibbler wrote: <blockquote><p>My thoughts on Vegas: I like it, but Vegas in June and July is slightly hotter than the ambient temperature in hell. Average High Temperature for June is 96 F. There is a 78% chance of a Hot Day (temperature over 90°F).</p><p>- Dibbler</p></blockquote>Vegas has air conditioning and swimming pools. And no matter where you live, it's cheaper to fly to Vegas than almost anywhere else in the US.

[WarSheol]

<p> I went to both the Vegas fan faires and had a ton of fun, the food is the best ive ever had great buffets.</p><p>Even though im from Ohio its definatly worth the trip imo. We didnt go to the last fan faire just because it wasnt in Vegas heh.</p>

[Olavf_of_Guk]

The mid west DID host a fan faire, October, 2003. The hotel didn't allow any "outside" liquor or beer so we had to sneak it in. if you traveled more than a few blocks away you were in danger of being mugged. it rained on and off and was cold.  $30 one way for a shuttle to the hotel which took nearly an hour to get to. The only saving grace was that there were a ton of people there...Just like the TONS of people who go to the Vegas fan faires. yes it's hot in Vegas in the summer, that's why most of the hotels on the strip are interconected or VERY short outside walks from one another. Car rental is about $20 a day, parking is FREE most places and the night life is top notch...If you haven't been to Vegas, here is a REALY good excuse to go...Go for the week, stay at the Sahara for $50 a night..it's within walking distance of the convention center (if they have the Fan Faire at the LV Hilton again) OR the monorail goes right through both... Vegas or Orlando....KEEP IT SUNNY!

[WarSheol]

<p>The mono rail was up and running the last time I was out there and it was nice, went right through and into several hotels. Much cheaper than renting a car or getting shuttles was like $40 for a 3 day pass if I remember.</p><p>Monorail info, <a href="http://www.lvmonorail.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.lvmonorail.com/</a></p>

[Sn]

do it in O-town i got business to handle with a few ignorant SWG players

[Imp]

The last one was on the East Coast, it's time for a West Coast event. Portland would be fabulous but I'd even settle for Las Vegas if I had to.

[Jad]

Vega$$ It has cheap airfaire from virtually everywhere and it is a ton of fun!

[mattador]

i think its deceptive that they broke las vegas up into 3 categorys which collectively would be winning or a strong competitor for the top spot.

[Jad]

<cite>mattador wrote:</cite><blockquote>i think its deceptive that they broke las vegas up into 3 categorys which collectively would be winning or a strong competitor for the top spot. </blockquote><p> Exactly. I hope you consider that everyone that votes Vegas will probably go no matter what weekend got chosen.</p><p>Not to mention, even if we aren't totally excited about fanfaire, we will go and participate just because it is there. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Hrogd]

Does SoEvil have some problem having a !#^%%@#$% Fan Faire on the EAST COAST?  Yeesh!

[rhizel]

<p>Florida Florida Florida</p>

[Ke]

I've placed my vote for Colorado. Here in colorado we get alot Californians and Texans looking to skii and jack up the housing economy but thats about it. We don't get big bands frequently making tour and games surely don't arrive here first because we're not a coastal city. Denver seems perfect not because My friends and I live nearby but that Denver, Colorado seems like a good place for the Fan Fest. Its a new location and a new building to host the get-to-gether in and those of us who were previously unable to attend the festival because it was on an extreme (the coast line) would be more inclined to make the trip out (being as, next to kansas we're pretty close to the center.. sorta) However, Being as Colorado isn't as popular and populated as say Florda... and we've so far gotten 8% of the votes. it's doubtfull

[Mariodro]

<p>I for 1 would love to see one in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. </p><p>1: we have the worlds largest shopping mall</p><p>2: our international airport is only a half hour drive from town, if that.</p><p>3: we have a convention center that can hold upwards of 5k ppl or more ( will double check that to make sure )</p><p>4: we have numerous hotels in the downtown area where the convention centre is.</p><p>5: to my understanding, there has never been a Canadian FF yet, Edmonton would be the logical place for it.</p><p>Yes, I have red FanFaireJen's posts, as well as everyone elses ( all 4 hours of it ).</p>

[Solelr]

The nice thing about portland 1. mild weather..esp the time they are shooting for 2. modest airfaire if you follow the rules of air travel 3. if you can't afford to stay at the hotel...given what I know..which means they would be holding it at the marriott Naito parkway..you can stay on ANY hotel on the max line and get back to the fan faire at 6AM for <2.00 which means you could find yourself a cheap hotel and still enjoy the faire. I don't think any of the other cities can offer you the variety, next to Vegas perhaps, that woudl happen in a Portland Fan Faire.

[mattador]

how do i take my vote back and put it in the las vegas vote thats the highest.  I want las vegas and having three days to vote on for that venue is splitting the las vegas loving voters votes.  Its  a ploy to sabotage us i tell you!

[WarSheol]

 Hopefully they will take the top 3 highest spots voted on and start a new poll based on those to narrow things down, Hopefully.

[flawhatever]

<p>For the 2006 Fanfaire Atlanta beat all contenders in the first ballot and still SOE put a second vote in with just Atlanta and Vegas in it to give Vegas another shot (which atlanta still won) so I don't see how you all can say SOE is plotting against Vegas. Hahaha, if anything they give Vegas special treatment. Add all the Vegas votes up and Orlando still is ahead. Popular vote has to win out. They make money (if they do make money on these events) based on turnout not on which site has the cheapest buffet lines. But don't fret Vegas fans, I'm sure after this ballot if Vegas doesn't win there will be another vote between Vegas and the leading votegetter. You'll get another shot. I voted for Orlando because I live 90 minutes away (selfish of me i know. i should have voted for vegas so you all could have your star trek drinks again) but it doesn't matter to me, where ever it is held I'll be there. Atlanta was a blast and I'm hooked on FanFaires now.</p><p>Largo Fla</p><p>Wardogs</p><p>Oasis</p>

[Dreamse]

Kansas City FTW!

[Knightli]

Since no NYC this year we must get it next time. NYC city that never sleeps, so much to do, so many cheap places to stay. Running down Broadway in full Jedi robes being chased by legion of Stormtroopers....priceless.

[Vita_Asham]

<p>It's amazing to me that we ae doing a fan faire and eveyrone talks about Jedi and Storm Troopers.  I for one plan on being in full EQ gear in Orlando in 2007.</p><p>Vitanep / Xextacie</p><p>70 Mage / 70 Enchanter</p><p>Mystical Explorers / Durzzil Ro</p>

[Thornos]

MICHIGAN!!

[stratplay]

Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburg, Cincinatti, Indianapolis - even CLEVELAND.

[Sn]

<p>next year it needs to be done in MIAMI, FL!!!!!</p><p>best clubs, bars, and beaches u will see in the US</p>

[Rawlden]

<p>I can't state this emphatically enough.</p><p>Las Vegas is simply the most economical choice for the vast majority of us. </p><p>I live in Wisconsin and it's cheaper for me to fly to Vegas than anywhere else on that list other than Kansas City(a one day drive). But who the frell wants to go to KC in FEBRUARY!!!!???</p><p>I refuse to pay the $159/night it would cost to stay in Orlando. Especially since the rooms in Vegas on June 28 are $40 less.</p>

[Leora]

<p><b>Looking forward to the second set of places to vote on. We will be reminding everyone in the guild as well as other friends to vote again. We did not all vote for the same place either! </b></p><p><b>Actually, if Portland is one of the choices many of us are willing to change our Vegas vote because of friends and guildies that voted for Portland. The idea is to get together and be with as many EQ friends as possible to make the Fan Faire a more enjoyable experience for all. </b></p><p><b>A special thank you to those who work so hard to get these events together.  /salute</b></p><p><b>Brenlo, I will have that tee shirt for you when we next meet. If you wanted it to be changed in any way just send me an email <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[email protected]</a> or stop by our web site <a href="http://www.legendsofmadcap.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">legendsofmadcap.com</a> and post in the Fan Faire section. You can even relive the Atlanta Fan Faire through the write ups and photos there. We had a wonderful time.  </b></p><p><b>Beyba/Leorah</b></p><p><b>Legends of Madcap</b></p><p><b>Tunare server</b></p><p><b>P.S. I have a problem also. On the last post Leorah made I did not uncheck the box to be notified when a reply is posted. Would you PLEASE disable it for me? Thanks so much and keep up the good work.</b></p>

[flawhatever]

<p>It looks like the vast majority of people are voting for Orlando.  =)</p><p>Largo Fla</p><p>Wardogs</p><p>Oasis</p>

[Sassums]

<cite>flawhatever wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>It looks like the vast majority of people are voting for Orlando.  =)</p><p>Largo Fla</p><p>Wardogs</p><p>Oasis</p></blockquote> Still a bit far...about 1200 miles from where I live...not that I dont want to drive...but gas these days

[Mariodro]

well if it's orlando, that will lock out most of the guild I am in... all 600 of us... most of us don't live anywhere near orlando, let alone in the states... I voted portland myself as that is the closest point, and those of us from my area could enjoy the drive down instead of flying... 2nd choice for me has to be vegas ( before the summer heat ) of the choices listed currently. Like comps, I don't take heat that well

[Dupre_]

<p>Orlando is fun, but I think once this vote is done, do a 2nd vote to narrow it down. The problem with using Denver and Kansas City is they're relatively both in the midwest. SoE has never done a midwest fan faire and it'd be fun to do so. Pick one or the other, match it up with say the top west coast vote getter, Orlando (as I assume that'll make best east coast, and do a midwest vote, then see how it turns out. </p><p> Honestly I'd make it to either Kansas City or Denver. Would be great to get something in the midwest for once every 5 - 6 years <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Orenn_Ish]

Vegas would be cool, but having 3 seperate vegas dates isn't going to work. Need a revote for the winner + best Vegas date, or maybe winner 1, Winner 2, and Vegas Single Date.

[Sassums]

<p>Yes, all the southern states would be fun, and warm, BUT, I dont want to drive that far!  So think northern, think cold, lol! <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[mikeldru]

I think Indianapolis would be a great city to host a fanfaire. Vegas has been done, and although it's a fun city to go to, it kind of takes away from the purpose of what you're there for. The majority of fanfaires have been in the west half of the US and I personally think it's time to give us on the eastern side our time. Just my 2 cp worth. I went to Atlanta and had a great time. It was my first fanfaire because it was the first time in fanfaires existence that it was at least half way close to Louisville, Ky. Anyways, Indianapolis hosts the Gaming Convention GenCon every year so it certainly has the capability to host the ever popular Everquest.

[Tharkis]

<p>I hope people voting for colorado realize it's colorado in WINTER!!  living in new england myself, i dont really want to escape the snow and cold weather for... more snow and cold weather =D</p><p>I'd love to visit colorado, but summer is when i'd want to go there.</p><p>(ps vote vegas !)</p>

[Galumbi]

Portland, please Portland!

[Clai]

<p>While I understand that a lot of people would like it to be for example in Florida, that state is by no means central, in fact, it's about as far away as you can get for half of the United States (and also would probably attract the same people as last years, and people in the northwest would like to go too for a change!) </p><p> A place like Las Vegas is more central, and easy when it comes to accomodation and flights. That said, I do feel that it is important to have the fair in different places around the country every year. This way you allow fans that cannot afford to come as far as Atlanta, GA for example, to attend as well sometime! </p><p>For this reason, I would like to vote for Portland, OR, as it has never been there before (to my knowledge), it has a major airport, and accomodation is cheap and abundant there, and it would allow more west coast and northwest fans to go for a change!</p>

[Firen]

I'd also like Portland, it's a cheap place to visit, and fanfaires never come to this part of the country. Keep it rotating, not in Vegas every year like most fairs.

[Sassums]

Looks like Colorado is trying for the lead....that would still be quite the drive, hehe.

[Joyf]

<cite>Jaden wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>mattador wrote:</cite><blockquote>i think its deceptive that they broke las vegas up into 3 categorys which collectively would be winning or a strong competitor for the top spot. </blockquote><p> Exactly. I hope you consider that everyone that votes Vegas will probably go no matter what weekend got chosen.</p><p>Not to mention, even if we aren't totally excited about fanfaire, we will go and participate just because it is there. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>I SOOOOO agree!!</p><p>They should total the Vegas votes!</p></blockquote>

[Misstre]

<p>My choice isnt going to be picked, but I think its cool that you guys are giving us a chance to choose when and where the next fan fair will be. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  </p>

[Brui]

If it's in Orlando, I'd go for sure.  I know like 3-4 others who would go too.  

[Solelr]

just in my guild alone I can name 12-15 peeps who will appear if its portland who have never been to one, plus 10-12 others from my former guild. the NW is Due Vegas has done one recently East coast just had one. don't make me drive around norrath in my roboboar and post up political ads.

[Sassums]

What is no one from the Midwest? lol <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[flawhatever]

<p>You better get those "27" people to vote for Portland because that city is currently in 4th place. I'll say this though the Portland folks are almost as vocal as the Vegas people even if it doesn't translate to the polls so far.</p><p>Largo Fla</p><p>Wardogs</p><p>Oasis</p>

[mattador]

the simple fact is 90% of ppl are going to have to fly to fan faire.  And simply put Las Vegas is the city thats designed for this.  The prices are lower for flights, food, and lodging.  Lets be honest Las Vegas just has more to offer.  If im going to take what will most likely be my big vacation for the year i dont want it to be in some town like portland where i spend a few hours at the convention then go eat at some small family resturant and maybe if im brave enough go to some local bar with the townfolks in there lol.

[Kayn]

Vegas is cool, but I would like to have it in Portland, and in a different city every year. Portland would attract a lot of people from Washington and California as well. Though it's not an option in the poll, San Francisco would be good too. Plenty of flights there, and it's a fun city. Lot more expensive than Portland though.

[kodiack]

<p><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  <span style="font-size: x-large; color: #0033ff; font-family: comic sans ms,sand">No vote from me</span>..........<span style="font-family: courier new,courier">How about<span style="font-size: large"> <span style="color: #ff3366">N.Y.C.</span></span> Something in the<span style="color: #ffcc33"> <span style="font-size: large">N.E.</span> </span>would be great. Orlando FL. is the closet are you *edit* kidding me.</span></p><p><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </p><hr /><img src="/smilies/1069449046bcd664c21db15b1dfedaee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/1069449046bcd664c21db15b1dfedaee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/1069449046bcd664c21db15b1dfedaee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/1069449046bcd664c21db15b1dfedaee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="/smilies/1069449046bcd664c21db15b1dfedaee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Amiwytn]

What do I get for my 159.00??

[Fube]

the prices listed are the costs of the hotel room per night

[Krypt]

Vote for Orlando!  Haven't had one here in a long time.

[AYBAB]

Why is SOE so afraid to come to the Northeast? Afraid of what your "fanbase" in New York City or Boston has to say to you? Fuggedabowdit!

[Dr]

<cite>EvilTwin wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Vegas please !  I dont want to go to orlando for 180 a night after taxes in a city with nothing to do other than sit on a beach, i can do that anywhere!</p></blockquote><p>Frink  Wrote Quote: Why doesn't the Midwest get anything here!!!</p><p>  Well Hmmm Orlando Nothing to do OMG Disney Beaches Etc not to mention thats about spring break time</p><p>  and u can sit on a beach anywhere lol not in midwest u cant <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p> and Frink it dont get much more Midwest than Missouri <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p> i live in the midwest and wanna get out Orlando baby </p>

[Molto]

<p>Instead of doing it in the most obvious places, how bout a change? Not everyone can afford a trip across the country, and even so, may not have the time to take out of work/family to be able to do this...</p><p> How about Chicago?</p><p>Or even maybe two FF a year?</p><p>Unfortunatly I'm stuck in michigan and Florida is prolly the closest thing...and I can't do plane tickets, Hotel accomodations, and just the FF tickets...But if I was able to drive (granted, I can drive to FL, but gas, as everyone knows, is a major problem) I would.</p>

[Dr]

Yeah they did chicago once why not again Im game <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[AYBAB]

Wha? Youse wan'cher Star Wars Iconic? Youse want Star Warzy? I still say NYC 1) Traders? Tons of those -- from street peddlers hawking Prada rip-offs from China to every major US stock exchange, we got Traders. And NONE of them are gonna get nerfed. 2) Medics? Tons of those -- From Columbia Presbyterian to Mount Sinai to Beth Israel to Bellevue for hospitals, any specialist you'd ever need, down to shaman from any culture in the world, we got the cure for what ails you. 3) Spies? ROFL! Take the UN tour, you'll see your spies. 4) Officers? We got officers. We got officers of officers. We even have officers of officers of officiers. And I'm only talking about the NYPD. We got a dozen different city, county, state, multi-state and federal police forces plus the National Guard here. 5) Smugglers? You have got to be kidding me! You want spice, we got spice. You want Prada at 1/100th the price, we got yer Prada. And your Coach. And your Gucci. And your Rolex or Tag Heuer. We even got enough people "smuggled" into here to put Jabba out of business! 6) Commandos? Step into the Port Authority or Grand Central. They're only carrying side arms, but you can bet the big guns ain't that far away. And I ain't even mentioning the ones kickin' around their commando bases, playing cards or MMORPGs (remember that Playstation commercial where a bunch of noobs gets wasted in like 10 seconds and the team they're going up against is all Special Forces guys having some fun? Where do you think that was filmed, huh?). Gotta keep the real commandos off the streets -- wouldn't want to frighten the tourists. 7) Bounty Hunters? Rare, like they should be. Some real bounty hunters, too, but most are noobs who don't know their profession and are better described as vigilantes or Guardian Angels. 8) Dancers? Oooooooh, baby, have we got some dancers for alla youse. Musicians? Check the Village Voice. (<a href="http://www.villagevoice.com/nycguide/index.php?sid=6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.villagevoice.com/nycguid...index.php?sid=6</a>)(Man, Buckwheat Zydeco is coming to town!w00t!). Image Designers? You want a hair cut? Np. You want a pink mohawk with a black, butt-length pony-tail and a spiked leather collar? Np. You want any part of your anatomy modified in any way? HEY! This is New York! No problemo. 9) Jedi. Now, this is where we get REAL Star Warzy. You never see them. They're only a rumor a best. Sure, there are some charlatans but Triumph the Insult Comic Dog has handled most of them. The best evidence out there suggest that there ARE at least two Sith Lords residing in the city, but true Jedi? If you want to find one, I'd suggest looking amongst the homeless population for someone who isn't quite what he or she seems to be. Now, how Iconically Star Warzy can you get than that? I don't know about any other SOE games, but when it comes to Star Wars, we got'cher Star Wars right here, buddy. Besides, we got other attractions too. Spamalot is still on Broadway, and you can take the Jittney out to the Hamptons for some beach time and some Star Wars of an entirely different flavor.

[darkne]

Anaheim.. At least if the event blows there is Star Tours and Disneyland next door

[Leora]

<p><b>I come here almost daily to see how the voting is going and it saddens me to see that people are still asking for places not offered as a choice. Please go back and read the posts from day one. You will see posts regarding other places and WHY they are not able to happen. </b></p><p><b>The organizers DO check each year for different areas and</b> <b>New</b> <b>York is one of them. Going outside the United States is too expensive for the organizers and would require such high registration fees that few could afford to attend.  This assumes they get permission to use their own equipment rather than leasing stuff there.</b></p><p><b>I like the suggestion of adding all the Vegas votes together...but when the second vote comes up I am changing to Portland for the people in that end of the U.S. (I am 75 miles from Vegas) and maybe we see more players from Canada come to the event.</b></p><p><b>This will be</b> <b>the 6th Fan Faire for my hubby and I. For us they have all been wonderful for one reason or another. Most importantly we are there to see our friends and to make new ones.</b></p><p><b>Do your best to attend. The organizers work so hard to make it the best experience possible for you. The attendees do get a questionaire to fill out via email after Fan Faire. There are quite a few questions and that is your time to tell them your likes and dislikes so they can make the next Fan Faire even better. They DO like and listen to suggestions. See you at the party!!!!</b></p><p><b>Beyba/Leorah</b></p><p><b>Legends of Madcap</b></p><p><b>Tunare Server</b></p>

[mattador]

I dont see what the big deal is, portland is actually really close to Las Vegas, why would you put fan faire on the coast, it just makes it so much farther from a lot of other ppl, way up in the corner of the country.  you need somewhere more central.  You can get some of your money back from your flight with the cheap rooms and food in vegas.  Vegas is like getting into an amusment park for free added onto your Fan Faire pass lol.

[Sassums]

I still vote for the midwest, im bord out here....

[Olavf_of_Guk]

There are no real beached in Orlando, it's inland. It's a hour to the nearest real beach.. Still , Orlando would be fun..Expensive, but fun... Portland is close to Las Vegas?? I think public schol system has warped your sense of geography.. I see Denver is gaining on Orlando. Can you REALLY see Denver in March?? C'mon people use your heads for something more than a hat rack..there will be SNOW on the ground in Denver in March...LOTS of snow...Can any of you really afford to be snowed in? think SUNNY and WARM

[Sassums]

<p>Whats wrong with snow? <img src="/smilies/e8a506dc4ad763aca51bec4ca7dc8560.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Besides, like I said before....America's Largest Indoor Waterpark, why would you want to be outside?</p>

[mattador]

i live in central california, i can drive to portland or Las Vegas in less then a day.  so you could drive from portland to las vegas in a little over a day.  Thats not far. =p

[Rox]

<p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #9900cc">Vegas baby. The flights from anywhere are alot cheaper, and it's a 24/7 town.  and if you come on the 28th and can stay the extra few days you can witness the best firework display in the US.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #9900cc">I live and work in this town, and it's growing every day, the best food, more things to do, there's a reason it's considered the worlds amusment park.  Every hotel has a theme, and a free show, great comedy, act's, show's, ride's, cheap drink's, food, I mean name one thing you can't get here?</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #9900cc">Brothal's only an hour drive if your still living at mommies house at 40 years of age =p.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #9900cc">Roxxx the Drunk Rebel</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #9900cc">PS...  Party/ Free place to stay at my house again and every time there is a Vegas Fan Faire. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #9900cc"> http://gallery.townrebels.org/v/album02/IMG_5660.jpg.html</span></span></p>

[Olavf_of_Guk]

OK, lets start looking at this from a less than selfish point of view PLEASE....the first weekend of March about half of the country is still suseptible to major winter weather events. MOST people going to Fan Faire will buy their plane tickets and make their hotel reservations several weeeks to several months in advance. The plane tickets for the most part will be unrefundable because they are CHEAP and gamers for the most part don't seem to have a lot of money. Most hotels require 24-48 hour notice of cancellation or will keep your required deposit of one nights room cost...So if there are any type of winter weather events anywhere in the northern half of the country, the people in that region may not be able to get to Fan Faire and would be out several hundred dollars... If Denver were to have a bad snow, flights could be delayed or cancelled in or worse OUT on the day people are suppose to leave to go back to their homes. The chance of this happening in a place like Las Vegas or Orlando is ZERO. Granted the Orlando dates are at time when people COULD experience bad weather at home, so maybe Las Vegas is the best choice all around.... How about checking current ticket prices to these places before you vote? Some people are going to be hard pressed to pay $500 for the plane fare, but $239 to Vegas is very doable...

[muug]

<p>Ok when posters complain about no east coast options the mean <u><b><i>NORTH EAST</i></b></u>!!!!!!!!!!  ok so we had one in Boston but like 10 years ago.  Do you relize I have NEVER been to a Fan Faire because with two kids and and barely enought money to even pay for rent I have no monay for ANYTHING let only for something like that.  I mean $125 A NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  thats about as high price as I can think of.  I can not even afford to stay in the nastiest motel for $39.95 a night.  And don't even talk about plane tickets, that they charge you up the bumm for!  then food and rental cars and fees and. . .   Some of you, yeah, make 16 million dollars an hour, but what about the little people that would LOVE to go but SOE and others think only about the Beautiful People.  So can you richy rich people suck it up for once and work with the poor!</p><p> /rant off</p><p>Have a nice day!</p>

[Rox]

<p>Muuly, I think the price next to the location and date are the Price to get into the fan faire, not the price of the hotel room... at least thats what i think.  Also no mattter where it is, you can always find a friend or a guild member to split a room with or bunk up at a house.  Just my experiance.</p><p>Roxxx the Drunk Rebel</p>

[Rawlden]

<cite>Roxxx wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Muuly, I think the price next to the location and date are the Price to get into the fan faire, not the price of the hotel room... at least thats what i think.  Also no mattter where it is, you can always find a friend or a guild member to split a room with or bunk up at a house.  Just my experiance.</p><p>Roxxx the Drunk Rebel</p></blockquote> Nope. Ashlanne has stated that the price next to the location is the price of the hotel room per night.

[mattador]

haha i dont even have a job right now, i will probably have one soon but whatever this is all going on a credit card lol party now worry about money later!

[TemptingFait]

<p>Europe is out, SOE doesn't hold the rights there and the company that does would have to hold a FF there.</p><p> We did Chicago once and the unions almost broke SOE.</p><p>Last FF was in Atlanta, and unless I'm way off on my geography that's on the eastern side of the US (no not on the east cost but Vegas isn't either)</p><p>Portland would suck big time--who wants to spend the entire FF in the RAIN??--I RAINS in the NW in March--along with wind, hail and sometimes snow--March in the NW is NOT good (lived there for 17 years, I'll pass)</p><p>Vegas LOVES us, and is the best place for us!!!!</p><p>Now in Arizona and wouldn't consider suggesting Pheonix</p>

[Loviotor]

Personally, I would rather see it held somewhere it hasn't been held yet.  Vegas is nice and all, but they've already held 4 events there. Los Angeles: Oct, 1999 (first official EQ Gathering) Las Vegas: Nov, 2000 (Launch of Scars of Velious) Baltimore: Feb, 2001 San Diego: Apr, 2001 Minneapolis: Jun, 2001 Orlando: Oct, 2001 Dallas: Jan, 2002 Seattle: Apr, 2002 Boston: Aug, 2002 San Francisco: Nov, 2002 Las Vegas: Spring, 2003 Chicago: Fall, 2003 Las Vegas: Apr 2004 (5th year Anniversary) New Orleans: Oct 2004 Las Vegas: June, 2005 Let's have it in Portland, OR.

[Blackgua]

Where'd all those Denver votes come from? w00t!

[TemptingFait]

The Oct 1999 FF was in San Diego not LA