What would you like to see at Fan Faire?

LonaValamari · 03-11-2008, 12:26 PM

I don't know if I can go, but from what I heard from several SWG players who went last year, I'd like to see these things.

1. Table for SWG players 2. SWG badges with character name and server, so players can meet up with other SWG gamers 3. Star Wars merchandise. T-shirts, mugs, artwork perhaps?

Matt_NZ · 03-11-2008, 12:33 PM

4. A guy from New Zealand there SMILEY

LonaValamari · 03-11-2008, 12:44 PM

Matt_NZ wrote:

4. A guy from New Zealand there " />

awww

Arseni · 03-11-2008, 11:15 PM

While I would like to see those things - even number 4! - I doubt that I'll be going to the Fan Faire this year

Skee · 03-11-2008, 11:45 PM

the atlantic ocean..... SMILEY

Jod_Iegemai · 03-12-2008, 05:30 PM

A silly one.....more chairs in the SWG seminars. Tournaments or duels in the Gaming room like some of the other games.I will keep thinking.

LunaticFring · 03-12-2008, 05:45 PM

Not likely to catch this one unless it turns up in Florida or I land a job at SOE. Buuuuuut... things I'd like to see when I attend are: 1) Ample seating for attendees 2) Server and Mixed seating for attendees 3) Door goodies associated with Convention-like events4) Merchandise (along the lines of what Lona said along with game related products from SOE)5) Server set-ups so we can play at the Fan Faire much like Lan War in KY does6) Tournaments and games7) Informative Q&A seminars on upcoming, more concrete, game changes pertaining to most current game playIn short a gaming blast filled with fun and information regarding our favorite SOE products. And some goodies to walk away with.

LonaValamari · 03-12-2008, 06:10 PM

In addition, some activities for families who have minors. Yes, drinking can be fun, but something that others can enjoy as well. Some ice breaker games to introduce SWG gamers to one another. I wasn't there at the last fan faire, but heard that people had a difficult time finding each other.

Alienjr1 · 03-15-2008, 11:21 AM

To liven it up.. if its in Vegas again i'll wear my TK and Mando armor for the fellow players to photo with heh.

Me and my TK

Me in my Mando

LonaValamari · 03-15-2008, 02:36 PM

Alienjr1 wrote:

Me in my Mando

wow! That's a great suit.

Alienjr1 · 03-15-2008, 09:32 PM

thanks!

Her's a closer look at the helm.

LonaValamari · 03-16-2008, 03:41 AM

Alienjr1 wrote:

Her's a closer look at the helm.

nice. What material is that? Did you make it or buy it?

Alienjr1 · 03-16-2008, 11:34 AM

The helm, and gauntlents are fiberglass, made by a friend in the group we belong to. (501st Legion)

Jetpack is a combo of fiberglass and resin also made by friend in group.

The armor, (Sintra) and the rest was all home made and finished. (Much credit to the Wife lol)

LonaValamari · 03-16-2008, 06:55 PM

Very nice. It looks like it's from the movies

MasterCosmo · 03-19-2008, 12:25 PM

I'd kill for my own stormtrooper suit... lol

Arseni · 03-20-2008, 12:18 AM

That looks really cool, Alienjr1! It's like a perfect replica from the movies (if it's not an original one). SMILEY

Alienjr1 · 03-22-2008, 09:46 AM

Well our group works alot with Lucas Film and Lucas Arts. We have taken painstaking steps to reproduce the costumes seen in the movies, and have to go that much further with them since we will be wearing them while mingling with the fans. No cheating like you can do on camera.Myself and many others in the 501st Legion have had the honor of representing Lucas in commercials, autograph sessions, stage appearences etc. So we have to look the best we can. Heck I even sound like a trooper using the FX board in my helmet.Some pics of my work can be seen here, www.myspace.com/TK229And thank you for all the nice words, the main reason i have invested my time and money into costuming is so the fans can experience them first hand, I'm just lucky enough to also be able to do it for the creator himself!!

Arseni · 03-24-2008, 10:20 PM

Oh, it would seem like you guys would have to do a lot more work with the costumes since - like you said - they're actually being worn a lot (and you can't "cheat" by using a camera or special effects).

Alienjr1 · 03-25-2008, 10:25 AM

Yes a huge amount of our time is actually spent doing charity appearances around the world. We do alot of work for City of Hope, Make a Wish, Childrens Hospitals, Various Cancer groups Etc.Helping the groups raise funds just by being there means alot to us. Take a look below and you'll get a glimpse into why this hits close to home for our group...http://www.katie.albinjohnson.com/http://www.starwars.com/collecting/...ws20070720.html http://www.r2kt.com/www.forkatie.org

http://www.501st.com/charity.php http://www.heartofanempire.com/

nattjo · 03-26-2008, 03:49 PM

Having not attended one before I am not sure, but considering that I have been to the Star Wars events at WDW-MGM, I would love to see some merchandise that we could get.

Other items would be badge and break out sessions for us to have more interaction with the Developers and others in the community. Maybe those that come could get a free 30 day pass or something.

Just a thought.

Arseni · 03-26-2008, 11:33 PM

Yeah, some merchandise to buy would be cool - look at us, saying "please let us buy things from you." haha. I'm not too sure about the free game card thing, but it's a good idea.

LonaValamari · 03-27-2008, 12:30 PM

Arseni wrote:

Yeah, some merchandise to buy would be cool - look at us, saying "please let us buy things from you." haha. I'm not too sure about the free game card thing, but it's a good idea.

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@ Alienjr1. Thanks for those links!

MasterCosmo · 04-16-2008, 11:25 AM

LonaValamari wrote:

Arseni wrote:
Yeah, some merchandise to buy would be cool - look at us, saying "please let us buy things from you." haha. I'm not too sure about the free game card thing, but it's a good idea.
I agree. More SW merchandise @ Alienjr1. Thanks for those links!

we should work to dominate fan faire... show that SWG is alive SMILEY

LonaValamari · 04-16-2008, 01:04 PM

Master_Cosmo wrote:

we should work to dominate fan faire... show that SWG is alive " />

Are you attending MC?

GMadineDK · 04-17-2008, 10:33 PM

Just to get back on topic.I'd like to see more Star Wars related events at Fan Faire. Last time we sat through an EQ wedding, EQ decorations, there were EQ competitions. I only play SWG and I felt kindda neglected.As Lona said, seating for the SWG'ers at the banquet SMILEY

Though Pex' spin on the story was great fun, having to steal other people's tables, wasn't.As for gifts last year we got a deck of EQ cards. Again.. I don't even like EQ, so the cards was used for throwing at other players :/The Q & As were good to have. I'd like to have one for the Roleplayers. (Combat, space and much else was covered.)I'd like to see a Q&A were the senators, devs and players were all there. The Senators last year (Smuggie (wookiee) senator particular) had some great questions and comments, so it was really interesting to have them there.Also, since a lot of gamers are 13-30, a lot can't (by American law) drink alcohol, so that social event saturday night was ruined for a lot of participants. I took the trip from Europe to USA last year to go to Fan Faire and I was very disappointed. Maybe if it gets a bit more interesting the next years I'll go back.

LonaValamari · 04-17-2008, 11:18 PM

Thanks for the feedback GMadineDK. For the amount you paid to travel from Europe, an SWG table would have been nice. Let's make sure SOE community team can accommodate gamers from other SOE games.

Tigiar · 05-31-2008, 10:04 AM

would be happy with our own tables at banquet with Server names.. and how about some rooms set up for meet and greet by game/server... also some 'kid' friendly events.. mine have been playin since 2003 and the old FanFests were way more kid friendly... ya know they need some attention too... if ya hadn't noticed, it's the majority of the player base in the last few years... ./grin

Tig (SWG dad)

Jod_Iegemai · 06-01-2008, 03:57 AM

Lona, are you going to pass this list of "wants" to Valara, or would you like me or MC to handle that?If we want to settle on a list of things that we would like to see for August, we need to start now in any hopes of implementation with Lucas etc.

LonaValamari · 06-01-2008, 05:22 PM

webscud wrote:

Lona, are you going to pass this list of "wants" to Valara, or would you like me or MC to handle that?

That would be great. Please do Jod. I might be able to attend.

Jod_Iegemai · 06-02-2008, 05:11 AM

LonaValamari wrote:

webscud wrote:
Lona, are you going to pass this list of "wants" to Valara, or would you like me or MC to handle that?
That would be great. Please do Jod. I might be able to attend.

I would love to meet your fishie self.And I posted it for "the powers that be".

03-11-2008, 12:44 PM	#3
LonaValamari Valued Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20	Matt_NZ wrote: 4. A guy from New Zealand there " /> awww

03-15-2008, 02:36 PM	#10
LonaValamari Valued Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20	Alienjr1 wrote: Me in my Mando wow! That's a great suit.

03-16-2008, 03:41 AM	#12
LonaValamari Valued Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20	Alienjr1 wrote: Her's a closer look at the helm. nice. What material is that? Did you make it or buy it?

03-27-2008, 12:30 PM	#22
LonaValamari Valued Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20	Arseni wrote: Yeah, some merchandise to buy would be cool - look at us, saying "please let us buy things from you." haha. I'm not too sure about the free game card thing, but it's a good idea. I agree. More SW merchandise @ Alienjr1. Thanks for those links!

04-16-2008, 11:25 AM	#23
MasterCosmo SOE Community Council Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 55	LonaValamari wrote: Arseni wrote: Yeah, some merchandise to buy would be cool - look at us, saying "please let us buy things from you." haha. I'm not too sure about the free game card thing, but it's a good idea. I agree. More SW merchandise @ Alienjr1. Thanks for those links! we should work to dominate fan faire... show that SWG is alive

03-11-2008, 12:26 PM	#1
LonaValamari Valued Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20	I don't know if I can go, but from what I heard from several SWG players who went last year, I'd like to see these things. 1. Table for SWG players 2. SWG badges with character name and server, so players can meet up with other SWG gamers 3. Star Wars merchandise. T-shirts, mugs, artwork perhaps?

03-11-2008, 12:33 PM	#2
Matt_NZ Board Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Zealand (and Chilastra) Posts: 61	4. A guy from New Zealand there

03-11-2008, 11:15 PM	#4
Arseni Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United States Posts: 17	While I would like to see those things - even number 4! - I doubt that I'll be going to the Fan Faire this year

03-11-2008, 11:45 PM	#5
Skee Journeyman Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC, Ahazi Posts: 12	the atlantic ocean.....

03-12-2008, 05:30 PM	#6
Jod_Iegemai Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 27	A silly one.....more chairs in the SWG seminars. Tournaments or duels in the Gaming room like some of the other games.I will keep thinking.

03-12-2008, 05:45 PM	#7
LunaticFring Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	Not likely to catch this one unless it turns up in Florida or I land a job at SOE. Buuuuuut... things I'd like to see when I attend are: 1) Ample seating for attendees 2) Server and Mixed seating for attendees 3) Door goodies associated with Convention-like events4) Merchandise (along the lines of what Lona said along with game related products from SOE)5) Server set-ups so we can play at the Fan Faire much like Lan War in KY does6) Tournaments and games7) Informative Q&A seminars on upcoming, more concrete, game changes pertaining to most current game playIn short a gaming blast filled with fun and information regarding our favorite SOE products. And some goodies to walk away with.

03-12-2008, 06:10 PM	#8
LonaValamari Valued Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20	In addition, some activities for families who have minors. Yes, drinking can be fun, but something that others can enjoy as well. Some ice breaker games to introduce SWG gamers to one another. I wasn't there at the last fan faire, but heard that people had a difficult time finding each other.

03-15-2008, 11:21 AM	#9
Alienjr1 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Official Starsider BallGag Applicator Posts: 13	To liven it up.. if its in Vegas again i'll wear my TK and Mando armor for the fellow players to photo with heh. Me and my TK Me in my Mando

03-15-2008, 09:32 PM	#11
Alienjr1 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Official Starsider BallGag Applicator Posts: 13	thanks! Her's a closer look at the helm.

03-16-2008, 11:34 AM	#13
Alienjr1 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Official Starsider BallGag Applicator Posts: 13	The helm, and gauntlents are fiberglass, made by a friend in the group we belong to. (501st Legion) Jetpack is a combo of fiberglass and resin also made by friend in group. The armor, (Sintra) and the rest was all home made and finished. (Much credit to the Wife lol)

03-16-2008, 06:55 PM	#14
LonaValamari Valued Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20	Very nice. It looks like it's from the movies

03-19-2008, 12:25 PM	#15
MasterCosmo SOE Community Council Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 55	I'd kill for my own stormtrooper suit... lol

03-20-2008, 12:18 AM	#16
Arseni Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United States Posts: 17	That looks really cool, Alienjr1! It's like a perfect replica from the movies (if it's not an original one).

03-22-2008, 09:46 AM	#17
Alienjr1 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Official Starsider BallGag Applicator Posts: 13	Well our group works alot with Lucas Film and Lucas Arts. We have taken painstaking steps to reproduce the costumes seen in the movies, and have to go that much further with them since we will be wearing them while mingling with the fans. No cheating like you can do on camera.Myself and many others in the 501st Legion have had the honor of representing Lucas in commercials, autograph sessions, stage appearences etc. So we have to look the best we can. Heck I even sound like a trooper using the FX board in my helmet.Some pics of my work can be seen here, www.myspace.com/TK229And thank you for all the nice words, the main reason i have invested my time and money into costuming is so the fans can experience them first hand, I'm just lucky enough to also be able to do it for the creator himself!!

03-24-2008, 10:20 PM	#18
Arseni Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United States Posts: 17	Oh, it would seem like you guys would have to do a lot more work with the costumes since - like you said - they're actually being worn a lot (and you can't "cheat" by using a camera or special effects).

03-25-2008, 10:25 AM	#19
Alienjr1 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Official Starsider BallGag Applicator Posts: 13	Yes a huge amount of our time is actually spent doing charity appearances around the world. We do alot of work for City of Hope, Make a Wish, Childrens Hospitals, Various Cancer groups Etc.Helping the groups raise funds just by being there means alot to us. Take a look below and you'll get a glimpse into why this hits close to home for our group...http://www.katie.albinjohnson.com/http://www.starwars.com/collecting/...ws20070720.html http://www.r2kt.com/www.forkatie.org http://www.501st.com/charity.php http://www.heartofanempire.com/

03-26-2008, 03:49 PM	#20
nattjo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 7	Having not attended one before I am not sure, but considering that I have been to the Star Wars events at WDW-MGM, I would love to see some merchandise that we could get. Other items would be badge and break out sessions for us to have more interaction with the Developers and others in the community. Maybe those that come could get a free 30 day pass or something. Just a thought.

03-26-2008, 11:33 PM	#21
Arseni Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United States Posts: 17	Yeah, some merchandise to buy would be cool - look at us, saying "please let us buy things from you." haha. I'm not too sure about the free game card thing, but it's a good idea.

04-16-2008, 01:04 PM	#24
LonaValamari Valued Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20	Master_Cosmo wrote: we should work to dominate fan faire... show that SWG is alive " /> Are you attending MC?

04-17-2008, 10:33 PM	#25
GMadineDK The Quiet Type Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Zealand, Denmark Posts: 2	Just to get back on topic.I'd like to see more Star Wars related events at Fan Faire. Last time we sat through an EQ wedding, EQ decorations, there were EQ competitions. I only play SWG and I felt kindda neglected.As Lona said, seating for the SWG'ers at the banquet Though Pex' spin on the story was great fun, having to steal other people's tables, wasn't.As for gifts last year we got a deck of EQ cards. Again.. I don't even like EQ, so the cards was used for throwing at other players :/The Q & As were good to have. I'd like to have one for the Roleplayers. (Combat, space and much else was covered.)I'd like to see a Q&A were the senators, devs and players were all there. The Senators last year (Smuggie (wookiee) senator particular) had some great questions and comments, so it was really interesting to have them there.Also, since a lot of gamers are 13-30, a lot can't (by American law) drink alcohol, so that social event saturday night was ruined for a lot of participants. I took the trip from Europe to USA last year to go to Fan Faire and I was very disappointed. Maybe if it gets a bit more interesting the next years I'll go back.

04-17-2008, 11:18 PM	#26
LonaValamari Valued Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20	Thanks for the feedback GMadineDK. For the amount you paid to travel from Europe, an SWG table would have been nice. Let's make sure SOE community team can accommodate gamers from other SOE games.

05-31-2008, 10:04 AM	#27
Tigiar The Quiet Type Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2	would be happy with our own tables at banquet with Server names.. and how about some rooms set up for meet and greet by game/server... also some 'kid' friendly events.. mine have been playin since 2003 and the old FanFests were way more kid friendly... ya know they need some attention too... if ya hadn't noticed, it's the majority of the player base in the last few years... ./grin Tig (SWG dad)

06-01-2008, 03:57 AM	#28
Jod_Iegemai Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 27	Lona, are you going to pass this list of "wants" to Valara, or would you like me or MC to handle that?If we want to settle on a list of things that we would like to see for August, we need to start now in any hopes of implementation with Lucas etc.

06-01-2008, 05:22 PM	#29
LonaValamari Valued Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20	webscud wrote: Lona, are you going to pass this list of "wants" to Valara, or would you like me or MC to handle that? That would be great. Please do Jod. I might be able to attend.

06-02-2008, 05:11 AM	#30
Jod_Iegemai Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 27	LonaValamari wrote: webscud wrote: Lona, are you going to pass this list of "wants" to Valara, or would you like me or MC to handle that? That would be great. Please do Jod. I might be able to attend. I would love to meet your fishie self.And I posted it for "the powers that be".