DATES FOR THE 2012 FAN FAIRE!

Ashlanne · 08-09-2011, 05:20 PM

DATES FOR THE 2012 FAN FAIRE!

It’s never too early to plan for Fan Faire 2012! We are pleased to announce that we will return to Bally’s in Las Vegas once more, in order to keep costs down and provide a location central to all airlines. We’d like your help with picking the dates! There are three openings next year, in the fall. The poll will remain open until 10am, August 19^th2011.

Ashlanne · 08-09-2011, 08:22 PM

That's better SMILEY

I am not sure why it locked itself.

Thanks for all of the Private Messages letting me know folks.

Vote away!

Calthine · 08-09-2011, 08:42 PM

WTB a "Can't make any of those dates no matter what, even if I got a free trip" option. /pout School starts mid- to late- August.

Wildeone · 08-09-2011, 08:45 PM

Calthine wrote:

WTB a "Can't make any of those dates no matter what, even if I got a free trip" option. /pout School starts mid- to late- August.

Yeah...

I was actually going to go next year, too.. lol

For future reference, you may all plot Fan Faire around this.

Horra · 08-09-2011, 08:45 PM

That is a concern for the gamers that have kids. Its alot easier to leave kids behind with family members if we don't have to burdon those same family members with getting our kids to school as well as watching them while we play.

tearsin · 08-09-2011, 08:49 PM

course, on the flip side of that issue with kids... those of us who are going anyways might be able to go outside without dying of heat stroke =P

Calthine · 08-09-2011, 08:51 PM

Horra wrote:

That is a concern for the gamers that have kids. Its alot easier to leave kids behind with family members if we don't have to burdon those same family members with getting our kids to school as well as watching them while we play.

*nod* the family members I abandon my children with are actually in another city.

jaqlyn · 08-09-2011, 08:53 PM

Wildeone wrote:

Calthine wrote:
WTB a "Can't make any of those dates no matter what, even if I got a free trip" option. /pout School starts mid- to late- August.
Yeah...
I was actually going to go next year, too.. lol

Same here.

/wonders if anyone took the school year into account while planning the dates.

It is hard enough to find someone to take your kids for you so you can go party in Vegas during the summer, let alone find someone willing to shuttle them back and forth to school and activites while Mommy and Daddy party in Vegas.

Roth · 08-09-2011, 08:55 PM

It would be nice if the Fan Faire was ON THE EAST COAST FOR A CHANGE!!!!!

If Tampa is good enough for the Republican 2012 Convention, it darn well ought to be good enough for a Fan Faire. Orlando was not that bad, 10 years ago or whenever it was there.

Iakhovas · 08-09-2011, 08:57 PM

I voted for the October date, but the simple fact of the matter is that my wife and I will likely not be able to attend unless a date is chosen in the summertime. Setting Fan Faire during the school year is just too large a hurdle to overcome.

dissident · 08-09-2011, 09:09 PM

Sadly I won't be able to make it either during these dates.

Sav · 08-09-2011, 09:10 PM

Go October! I had to pull many favors to get the weekend off during my busy season.

Trageon · 08-09-2011, 09:13 PM

These dates... what the heck so late in the year...

Nanarie · 08-09-2011, 09:16 PM

This leaves me and Trueflight out for the year too. We have children in school and it's hard enough to find a babysitter when they're on school vacation.

Graytis · 08-09-2011, 09:17 PM

Pool party still in effect?

I also agree with others here regarding kids/school. I guess the October choice is best for me--at least that gives the kids a couple months to settle into the school routine first, instead of monkeyhumping their brand-new schedule before it has a chance to normalize.

Mezimer · 08-09-2011, 09:18 PM

These dates are all horrible for those of us in college that can't get away mid-semester. I find it hard to believe that all the weekends in July/August are already booked for conventions.

goober12 · 08-09-2011, 09:19 PM

Really so late in the year!!?? I have gone for the past 5 years and loved it and now I will not be able to go because of school. Why not have it in the summer again. SOE you make me sad!!

Chron · 08-09-2011, 09:25 PM

Okay SoE, seriously move the dates back to summer. By keeping them nearly a year and half after the last fanfaire you're destroying it and will get a very, very small turn out. I don't care what business you're in but trying to get time off from work that late in the season that close to xmas, not happening for many people. Plus there are the families with kids to consider and the univeristy/college students who will either just be starting the semester or right in the midel of mid-terms or finals. Did you even think out these dates at all? I'm not voting on any of the dates simply to protest that none of them are going to work and ultimately will destroy fanfaire for this coming year. And if my post is any isn't any indication of how bad a turn it'll be just looka t how many post there are before mine in such a short time this has been posted that have said they can't attend on these dates but were looking forward to going next year. This last fanfaire was the first time I'd been I'd like to go again, but with these dates it's very likely not going to be possible.

Seriously, change the dates. It shouldn't be any later than August ot any earlier than June. That accomodates families with kids, students in university/college and it's easier to get time off in summer for people who, you know have to work to pay for our subscriptions.

Trueflight_Silverwing · 08-09-2011, 09:28 PM

Sadly, none of the above. Having FF outside of summer vacation ruins any chances of parents being able to make it. The kids can't miss a week of school just os we can go to a convention. October is completly out as Zan can't take time off work then anyway.

Unless the options for dates change, Zanadi and I wont be able to attend next year at all. by the sound of it, neither will a lot of other people.

MasterCosmo · 08-09-2011, 09:41 PM

None of the above :/

Miss_Jackie · 08-09-2011, 09:47 PM

Oh c'mon already!

Las Vegas AGAIN?!

Sony, don't you listen to us? We want an East Coast Fan Faire!

Inzilbeth · 08-09-2011, 09:53 PM

another terrible soe decision.

Darkmystres · 08-09-2011, 09:58 PM

Guys,

Not everytime or everyone can please everyone else. SOE has given us 3 date sets to pick from. Thats it. Pick which one you think would work best for you. Don't rip SOE a new one cause there trying to please everyone all the way around and have done so for many years in the past and in the future or we wouldn't be here now. Speaking from expierence conventions are very hard to book for dates where you get as many of us as you do year after year to attend.

Vote how you see fit and be done with it. They are really and truly doing the best they can even thou some of you may not see that or think about that. Please just vote with what is best for you and your family.

St · 08-09-2011, 10:01 PM

Way to alienate students and parents!!

Without a doubt one of the most genius moves by SOE in a while (comment laced with sarcasm).

Leko · 08-09-2011, 10:03 PM

I am a parent with a school age child and think the Fall dates are awesome.

Tharkis · 08-09-2011, 10:08 PM

I voted for october, september's a rough month for me for vacations, as in new england,t hat's the month that ALL the annual events happen on the weekends (we get our best weather of the year in that month!)

Scooches · 08-09-2011, 10:27 PM

Oct is looking good for me, as for the kiddos - that's what grandparents are for.

Calthine · 08-09-2011, 10:47 PM

jaqlyn wrote:

/wonders if anyone took the school year into account while planning the dates.

Oh, I have $10 that says those were the available open dates for a convention at Bally's, and that they were presented with several options instead of picking dates.

But stuff happens. I've been blessed to go to five Fan Faires, and I suppose missing one won't kill me. On the other hand, maybe we'll blow off school and bring the kids. Anything could happen!

hackhacker · 08-09-2011, 10:48 PM

October is fine for me.

and for thoes complaining, how is this a week of school? it kicks off thursday night, and ends sunday afternon.

duskmacabre · 08-09-2011, 10:59 PM

Im not voting for this because again I feel the East coast is left out in the dark. Really las vegas is central??. St Louis was central location and it was a great Fan Fair. Please take into consideration the economic impact on us gamers over on the east coast. And besides las vegas is not the most kid friendly place and most of us gamers have kids.

08-09-2011, 08:22 PM	#2
Ashlanne Project Manager Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 374	That's better I am not sure why it locked itself. Thanks for all of the Private Messages letting me know folks. Vote away!

08-09-2011, 08:45 PM	#4
Wildeone The Quiet Type Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 7	Calthine wrote: WTB a "Can't make any of those dates no matter what, even if I got a free trip" option. /pout School starts mid- to late- August. Yeah... I was actually going to go next year, too.. lol For future reference, you may all plot Fan Faire around this.

08-09-2011, 08:51 PM	#7
Calthine SOE Community Council Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 181	Horra wrote: That is a concern for the gamers that have kids. Its alot easier to leave kids behind with family members if we don't have to burdon those same family members with getting our kids to school as well as watching them while we play. nod the family members I abandon my children with are actually in another city.

08-09-2011, 08:53 PM	#8
jaqlyn The Quiet Type Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1	Wildeone wrote: Calthine wrote: WTB a "Can't make any of those dates no matter what, even if I got a free trip" option. /pout School starts mid- to late- August. Yeah... I was actually going to go next year, too.. lol Same here. /wonders if anyone took the school year into account while planning the dates. It is hard enough to find someone to take your kids for you so you can go party in Vegas during the summer, let alone find someone willing to shuttle them back and forth to school and activites while Mommy and Daddy party in Vegas.

08-09-2011, 10:47 PM	#28
Calthine SOE Community Council Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 181	jaqlyn wrote: /wonders if anyone took the school year into account while planning the dates. Oh, I have $10 that says those were the available open dates for a convention at Bally's, and that they were presented with several options instead of picking dates. But stuff happens. I've been blessed to go to five Fan Faires, and I suppose missing one won't kill me. On the other hand, maybe we'll blow off school and bring the kids. Anything could happen!

08-09-2011, 05:20 PM	#1
Ashlanne Project Manager Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 374	DATES FOR THE 2012 FAN FAIRE! It’s never too early to plan for Fan Faire 2012! We are pleased to announce that we will return to Bally’s in Las Vegas once more, in order to keep costs down and provide a location central to all airlines. We’d like your help with picking the dates! There are three openings next year, in the fall. The poll will remain open until 10am, August 19^th2011.

08-09-2011, 08:42 PM	#3
Calthine SOE Community Council Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 181	WTB a "Can't make any of those dates no matter what, even if I got a free trip" option. /pout School starts mid- to late- August.

08-09-2011, 08:45 PM	#5
Horra Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	That is a concern for the gamers that have kids. Its alot easier to leave kids behind with family members if we don't have to burdon those same family members with getting our kids to school as well as watching them while we play.

08-09-2011, 08:49 PM	#6
tearsin The Quiet Type Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1	course, on the flip side of that issue with kids... those of us who are going anyways might be able to go outside without dying of heat stroke =P

08-09-2011, 08:55 PM	#9
Roth The Quiet Type Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5	It would be nice if the Fan Faire was ON THE EAST COAST FOR A CHANGE!!!!! If Tampa is good enough for the Republican 2012 Convention, it darn well ought to be good enough for a Fan Faire. Orlando was not that bad, 10 years ago or whenever it was there.

08-09-2011, 08:57 PM	#10
Iakhovas The Quiet Type Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2	I voted for the October date, but the simple fact of the matter is that my wife and I will likely not be able to attend unless a date is chosen in the summertime. Setting Fan Faire during the school year is just too large a hurdle to overcome.

08-09-2011, 09:09 PM	#11
dissident The Quiet Type Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3	Sadly I won't be able to make it either during these dates.

08-09-2011, 09:10 PM	#12
Sav Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 7	Go October! I had to pull many favors to get the weekend off during my busy season.

08-09-2011, 09:13 PM	#13
Trageon The Quiet Type Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1	These dates... what the heck so late in the year...

08-09-2011, 09:16 PM	#14
Nanarie The Quiet Type Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2	This leaves me and Trueflight out for the year too. We have children in school and it's hard enough to find a babysitter when they're on school vacation.

08-09-2011, 09:17 PM	#15
Graytis The Quiet Type Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3	Pool party still in effect? I also agree with others here regarding kids/school. I guess the October choice is best for me--at least that gives the kids a couple months to settle into the school routine first, instead of monkeyhumping their brand-new schedule before it has a chance to normalize.

08-09-2011, 09:18 PM	#16
Mezimer The Quiet Type Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2	These dates are all horrible for those of us in college that can't get away mid-semester. I find it hard to believe that all the weekends in July/August are already booked for conventions.

08-09-2011, 09:19 PM	#17
goober12 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	Really so late in the year!!?? I have gone for the past 5 years and loved it and now I will not be able to go because of school. Why not have it in the summer again. SOE you make me sad!!

08-09-2011, 09:25 PM	#18
Chron Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1	Okay SoE, seriously move the dates back to summer. By keeping them nearly a year and half after the last fanfaire you're destroying it and will get a very, very small turn out. I don't care what business you're in but trying to get time off from work that late in the season that close to xmas, not happening for many people. Plus there are the families with kids to consider and the univeristy/college students who will either just be starting the semester or right in the midel of mid-terms or finals. Did you even think out these dates at all? I'm not voting on any of the dates simply to protest that none of them are going to work and ultimately will destroy fanfaire for this coming year. And if my post is any isn't any indication of how bad a turn it'll be just looka t how many post there are before mine in such a short time this has been posted that have said they can't attend on these dates but were looking forward to going next year. This last fanfaire was the first time I'd been I'd like to go again, but with these dates it's very likely not going to be possible. Seriously, change the dates. It shouldn't be any later than August ot any earlier than June. That accomodates families with kids, students in university/college and it's easier to get time off in summer for people who, you know have to work to pay for our subscriptions.

08-09-2011, 09:28 PM	#19
Trueflight_Silverwing The Quiet Type Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 16	Sadly, none of the above. Having FF outside of summer vacation ruins any chances of parents being able to make it. The kids can't miss a week of school just os we can go to a convention. October is completly out as Zan can't take time off work then anyway. Unless the options for dates change, Zanadi and I wont be able to attend next year at all. by the sound of it, neither will a lot of other people.

08-09-2011, 09:41 PM	#20
MasterCosmo SOE Community Council Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 55	None of the above :/

08-09-2011, 09:47 PM	#21
Miss_Jackie The Quiet Type Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2	Oh c'mon already! Las Vegas AGAIN?! Sony, don't you listen to us? We want an East Coast Fan Faire!

08-09-2011, 09:53 PM	#22
Inzilbeth The Quiet Type Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1	another terrible soe decision.

08-09-2011, 09:58 PM	#23
Darkmystres Happy Camper Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3	Guys, Not everytime or everyone can please everyone else. SOE has given us 3 date sets to pick from. Thats it. Pick which one you think would work best for you. Don't rip SOE a new one cause there trying to please everyone all the way around and have done so for many years in the past and in the future or we wouldn't be here now. Speaking from expierence conventions are very hard to book for dates where you get as many of us as you do year after year to attend. Vote how you see fit and be done with it. They are really and truly doing the best they can even thou some of you may not see that or think about that. Please just vote with what is best for you and your family.

08-09-2011, 10:01 PM	#24
St Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1	Way to alienate students and parents!! Without a doubt one of the most genius moves by SOE in a while (comment laced with sarcasm).

08-09-2011, 10:03 PM	#25
Leko SOE Community Council Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 44	I am a parent with a school age child and think the Fall dates are awesome.

08-09-2011, 10:08 PM	#26
Tharkis Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 82	I voted for october, september's a rough month for me for vacations, as in new england,t hat's the month that ALL the annual events happen on the weekends (we get our best weather of the year in that month!)

08-09-2011, 10:27 PM	#27
Scooches The Quiet Type Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1	Oct is looking good for me, as for the kiddos - that's what grandparents are for.

08-09-2011, 10:48 PM	#29
hackhacker The Quiet Type Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5	October is fine for me. and for thoes complaining, how is this a week of school? it kicks off thursday night, and ends sunday afternon.

08-09-2011, 10:59 PM	#30
duskmacabre The Quiet Type Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	Im not voting for this because again I feel the East coast is left out in the dark. Really las vegas is central??. St Louis was central location and it was a great Fan Fair. Please take into consideration the economic impact on us gamers over on the east coast. And besides las vegas is not the most kid friendly place and most of us gamers have kids.