Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!

312 posts · 2008-04-17 15:19:46 to 2008-09-05 19:55:50

#36300444716 04/19/2008 20:18:05 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
so like jumping ahead.. I wonder what this years item will be.
#36300444723 04/19/2008 20:50:47 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!

It should be a black shirt that says "MxO Invades Fan Faire 2008" on the back and "MxO Rulz" in a cheesy 80s style with a pink stripe on the front.

This, I have decided.

#36300444782 04/20/2008 04:31:33 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
It had better be a new item, whatever it is. And ideally not green trousers... I don't think the people who went to Fan Faire 2007 & 2008 want to look like the Riddler. But I could be wrong.

If Rarebit intends to follow the same inspiration as last year, the item will most likely be blue and/or grey.
#36300444801 04/20/2008 07:03:41 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!

it shoudl totally be this SMILEY


#36300444862 04/20/2008 10:37:02 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Tseng. wrote:

it shoudl totally be this SMILEY" width="15" height="15" />


That totally works! SMILEY
#36300444933 04/20/2008 15:48:59 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Tseng. wrote:

it shoudl totally be this SMILEY" width="15" height="15" />

O.o I agree.. I want this item!!!! Males should be a half-jayne HIGHCOLLOR!!!

It needs to different than a shirt, since that was last years, a coat work be awesome.

Or a special ingame move, that would *CENSORED* everyone that can't go off. Just my style!

#36300445025 04/20/2008 19:39:43 Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!

Watch for passes to go on sale and other Fan Faire announcements on the Fan Faire site.

#36300450562 05/04/2008 00:27:33 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
SO anyone else planning on coming to the Fan Faire that never made it last year???

#36300450580 05/04/2008 04:34:06 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
I'm... not so sure. I was definitely going before, but now I'm not so sure. It looks unlikely that anyone else from my faction will be going (seeing them was a big reason for me going), and I could put the immense cost of a trip to Vegas towards something a little more practical, like a car. SMILEY
#36300450640 05/04/2008 10:00:41 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Procurator wrote:
I'm... not so sure. I was definitely going before, but now I'm not so sure. It looks unlikely that anyone else from my faction will be going (seeing them was a big reason for me going), and I could put the immense cost of a trip to Vegas towards something a little more practical, like a car. SMILEY" />
Who needs a car when you can see Roukan.
#36300450648 05/04/2008 10:49:00 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Procurator wrote:
I'm... not so sure. I was definitely going before, but now I'm not so sure. It looks unlikely that anyone else from my faction will be going (seeing them was a big reason for me going), and I could put the immense cost of a trip to Vegas towards something a little more practical, like a car. SMILEY" width="15" height="15" />
Aye thats the reality here, though its whether I shoul pay of credit cards or go to Vegas and no doubt spend more... SMILEY
#36300450667 05/04/2008 12:17:20 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
So I have been thinking and if I can get the money and everything setup I'm going to go! YAY! It would be nice to get out of the state of Florida for a while =D... It has been a while >_>
#36300450770 05/04/2008 19:24:26 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
I can't say phor sure yet, phinances have changed some what, but I'll know phor sure soon. SMILEY
#36300450771 05/04/2008 19:31:14 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
well you could stop changing f's to ph's to cut down on keyboard wear to save a few bucks SMILEY

#36300451988 05/07/2008 16:22:48 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Just out of Curiosities, I hope that we do get things to Do at the Faire like Discussions /tournaments/ Hunt for Virrago event kind of Deal In- Game.  Ooh Don't forget the PARTTTTAY!!!

#36300452077 05/08/2008 00:52:34 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
I live in sacramento so its a good 5 hour drive and such SMILEY i am hella going to go SMILEY
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#36300452105 05/08/2008 03:44:20 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
mantra777 wrote:
Just out of Curiosities, I hope that we do get things to Do at the Faire like Discussions /tournaments/ Hunt for Virrago event kind of Deal In- Game.  Ooh Don't forget the PARTTTTAY!!!

Pool party ftw.
#36300452171 05/08/2008 06:55:59 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
The plan is that myself and up to 4 more members of De Novo will be going this year. I'm saving up all summer and using my stimulus check towards airfare. If more of us come, we may drive instead (24-hour one way ftl).

#36300452172 05/08/2008 07:00:03 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Marias and Yas gave me no choice. :/
#36300452174 05/08/2008 07:03:49 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
#36300452203 05/08/2008 08:05:27 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Pyraci wrote:
Marias and Yas gave me no choice. :/
And Roukan. Don't forget he threatened your life.
#36300452225 05/08/2008 08:54:34 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Yasamuu wrote:
mantra777 wrote:
Just out of Curiosities, I hope that we do get things to Do at the Faire like Discussions /tournaments/ Hunt for Virrago event kind of Deal In- Game.  Ooh Don't forget the PARTTTTAY!!!

Pool party ftw.


you just got lucky with that pool party that we got Hook upz....hehehe...

Pyraci wrote:

Marias and Yas gave me no choice. :/


GOOD IF that's what it take then good good.


#36300452234 05/08/2008 09:16:01 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Personally I'd simply enjoy the same enthralling ventures as last year. Crowding around Rarebit like he's the sun, making fun of the story in a small room with Star Wars (I think) yelling bothan at the top of their lungs. And whatever else we did that night.

Simply, I'd have enough fun enjoying the company of the people who play this game.
#36300452247 05/08/2008 09:34:39 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Roukan wrote:
Personally I'd simply enjoy the same enthralling ventures as last year. Crowding around Rarebit like he's the sun, making fun of the story in a small room with Star Wars (I think) yelling bothan at the top of their lungs. And whatever else we did that night.

Simply, I'd have enough fun enjoying the company of the people who play this game.

Exactly.

Well, except Tseng. :O
#36300452248 05/08/2008 09:39:47 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
mantra777 wrote:
Yasamuu wrote:
mantra777 wrote:
Just out of Curiosities, I hope that we do get things to Do at the Faire like Discussions /tournaments/ Hunt for Virrago event kind of Deal In- Game.  Ooh Don't forget the PARTTTTAY!!!

Pool party ftw.


you just got lucky with that pool party that we got Hook upz....hehehe...

Lucky? lol we wasnt even going to try and get in. It wasnt our fault SOE ran out of yellow bands...  SMILEY
#36300452250 05/08/2008 09:40:49 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!

Does anyone have any sites they could reccommend for cheap flights from here in the UK? That's the only really thing that's stopping me now is the price of the flights, need to get them a bit cheaper than what I'm seeing so far... SMILEY" width="15" height="15" />

To give a random example, American Airlines charge 1085.80 USD for the return and that's with even going for cheaper flights with changes and such... SMILEY" width="15" height="15" />

#36300452263 05/08/2008 10:08:32 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
TheUnknownShadow wrote:

Does anyone have any sites they could reccommend for cheap flights from here in the UK? That's the only really thing that's stopping me now is the price of the flights, need to get them a bit cheaper than what I'm seeing so far... SMILEY<img src=" width="15" height="15">

To give a random example, American Airlines charge 1085.80 USD for the return and that's with even going for cheaper flights with changes and such... SMILEY<img src=" width="15" height="15">


you gotta ask Havo on that... i'll be driving about 4.5 hours to VEgas, BABY... err i mean just Vegas...

#36300452307 05/08/2008 11:53:10 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
TheUnknownShadow wrote:

Does anyone have any sites they could reccommend for cheap flights from here in the UK? That's the only really thing that's stopping me now is the price of the flights, need to get them a bit cheaper than what I'm seeing so far... SMILEY<img src=" width="15" height="15">

To give a random example, American Airlines charge 1085.80 USD for the return and that's with even going for cheaper flights with changes and such... SMILEY<img src=" width="15" height="15">

Flight prices are going to fluctuate alot. I went with Virgin Atlantic last year and paid about 700GBP return. The following week the price went down to about 550GBP approx. Yes I was gutted but I couldnt refund as this is how plane ticket prices go.

Best thing I would say to do is keep an eye on the prices on a regular basis but dont book right away. Your going to look at paying around 500 to 700 to get to Vegas.

www.ebookers.com will give you a list of all airliners going on the search you do but they charge a little extra, what you can do is find out the operator name and go directly to them it should be cheaper.

Any further information, get me on msn. Im not gonna book untill the oportune moment. Weve got over 2 months to get a flight.

#36300452313 05/08/2008 12:03:00 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
TheUnknownShadow wrote:

Does anyone have any sites they could reccommend for cheap flights from here in the UK? That's the only really thing that's stopping me now is the price of the flights, need to get them a bit cheaper than what I'm seeing so far... SMILEY<img src=" width="15" height="15">

To give a random example, American Airlines charge 1085.80 USD for the return and that's with even going for cheaper flights with changes and such... SMILEY<img src=" width="15" height="15">


thats actually a good price, id be tempted to book it myself if its outa heathrow, your unlikley to find it cheaper than that.

#36300452331 05/08/2008 13:00:00 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Tseng. wrote:
TheUnknownShadow wrote:

Does anyone have any sites they could reccommend for cheap flights from here in the UK? That's the only really thing that's stopping me now is the price of the flights, need to get them a bit cheaper than what I'm seeing so far... SMILEY<img src=" width="15" height="15">

To give a random example, American Airlines charge 1085.80 USD for the return and that's with even going for cheaper flights with changes and such... SMILEY<img src=" width="15" height="15">


thats actually a good price, id be tempted to book it myself if its outa heathrow, your unlikley to find it cheaper than that.

Yea though it is Non Direct, it stops off in Detroit, Michigan. Flight time of 16hours.

Of course if you prefer to go direct then its 10hrs, but you pay a bit more.

#36300452369 05/08/2008 14:54:34 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!

Well... either way we'll see closer to the time. I can't commit to it right now as my funds are tight as hell, so I don't know for sure if I'll be going yet. The pains of uni, yet the joys of summer jobs. I'll be able to say for sure yes/no closer to the date...

and yes, that flight was non-direct

#36300452427 05/08/2008 17:17:03 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Yasamuu wrote:
Roukan wrote:
Personally I'd simply enjoy the same enthralling ventures as last year. Crowding around Rarebit like he's the sun, making fun of the story in a small room with Star Wars (I think) yelling bothan at the top of their lungs. And whatever else we did that night.

Simply, I'd have enough fun enjoying the company of the people who play this game.

Exactly.

Well, except Tseng. :O
Yeah, that's true.
#36300456927 05/19/2008 13:07:19 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
So.. like they ever gone mention prices for fan faire.
#36300456931 05/19/2008 13:14:35 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
I got my new costume's shades! =D Now I just gotta find an appropriately Class.E shirt somewhere...

#36300457040 05/19/2008 17:39:49 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
I booked through expedia got the whole holiday staying at the sahara for £660 for 5 nights.  flying via JFK on the way then direct to gatwick on the way back. and as for antics i wanna run in the star wars room screaming IT'S A TRAP
#36300457289 05/20/2008 08:37:22 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Any people getting together to share rooms or something?

I don't feel like blowing all my cash on just rooms alone. 1 person in a classic room is $834.00 which is a good chunk of cheese.

If I can room with you, I promise not to do the following:

Sleep Naked
Punt you.
Stare at you from dark corner of the room smoking a cigarette while you sleep.
Wake you up at 3am for PvP in Mara.

On the other hand, I cannot guarantee the following:

Not saying ZOMG constantly
Snoring

Oh and those Heart Boxers might possibly be making a comeback at Fan Faire. =D
#36300457382 05/20/2008 12:44:42 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
ExternalError wrote:
I booked through expedia got the whole holiday staying at the sahara for £660 for 5 nights.  flying via JFK on the way then direct to gatwick on the way back. and as for antics i wanna run in the star wars room screaming IT'S A TRAP
God I hate British people Currency Exchange. They're just so *CENSORED* rich, America is just like a buy one get one free sale at Wal-Mart to them. D:
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#36300457406 05/20/2008 13:25:29 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Mave wrote:
Any people getting together to share rooms or something?

I don't feel like blowing all my cash on just rooms alone. 1 person in a classic room is $834.00 which is a good chunk of cheese.

If I can room with you, I promise not to do the following:

Sleep Naked
Punt you.
Stare at you from dark corner of the room smoking a cigarette while you sleep.
Wake you up at 3am for PvP in Mara.

On the other hand, I cannot guarantee the following:

Not saying ZOMG constantly
Snoring

Oh and those Heart Boxers might possibly be making a comeback at Fan Faire. =D
Ha!  hehehe... funny booxors..

#36300457543 05/21/2008 00:06:02 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Ballak wrote:
ExternalError wrote:
I booked through expedia got the whole holiday staying at the sahara for £660 for 5 nights.  flying via JFK on the way then direct to gatwick on the way back. and as for antics i wanna run in the star wars room screaming IT'S A TRAP
God I hate British people Currency Exchange. They're just so *CENSORED* rich, America is just like a buy one get one free sale at Wal-Mart to them. D:

Leave us Brits alone we have to pay almost twice what you pay for petrol so its all swings and roundabouts
#36300457637 05/21/2008 08:29:16 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Couple questions for those of you that were at Fan Faire last year.

What were the things you enjoyed?


What kinds of things would you like to see this year?



This is just for my reference since I was on another project during last years Fan Faire.


#36300457648 05/21/2008 08:47:46 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!

Wasn't there last year, and have never been to one... but I really want to go to this one.

Not a lot of input on your second question.  I just want to meet the people behind all the ones I know here, and try to promote MxOSpace too. SMILEY

#36300458605 05/23/2008 08:30:13 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Virrago wrote:
Couple questions for those of you that were at Fan Faire last year.

What were the things you enjoyed?

What kinds of things would you like to see this year?

This is just for my reference since I was on another project during last years Fan Faire.



Well, since no one that went last year has replied....

If you were going to Fan Faire this year, what types of things would you like to do there?

#36300458611 05/23/2008 08:46:33 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!

Free drinks on behalf of SOE lol

(if i were going)

I had to say it...

SMILEY

#36300458612 05/23/2008 08:49:41 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Virrago wrote:
Virrago wrote:
Couple questions for those of you that were at Fan Faire last year.

What were the things you enjoyed?

What kinds of things would you like to see this year?

This is just for my reference since I was on another project during last years Fan Faire.



Well, since no one that went last year has replied....

If you were going to Fan Faire this year, what types of things would you like to do there?


I would say, but it'd be highly inappropriate, and since Lezel isn't going it's not possible either.


;o
#36300458624 05/23/2008 09:03:57 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Lezel wrote:

Free drinks on behalf of SOE lol

(if i were going)

I had to say it...

SMILEY


Well, that happens one night of Fan Faire anyway... (if you are 21+ anyway)

#36300458626 05/23/2008 09:07:02 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Virrago wrote:
Lezel wrote:

Free drinks on behalf of SOE lol

(if i were going)

I had to say it...

SMILEY


Well, that happens one night of Fan Faire anyway... (if you are 21+ anyway)


I'd be good man, I turn 21 on monday ><
#36300458628 05/23/2008 09:14:29 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Virrago wrote:
Lezel wrote:

Free drinks on behalf of SOE lol

(if i were going)

I had to say it...

SMILEY


... (if you are 21+ anyway)

Suuure... SMILEY
#36300458629 05/23/2008 09:16:40 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Havocide wrote:
Virrago wrote:
Lezel wrote:

Free drinks on behalf of SOE lol

(if i were going)

I had to say it...

SMILEY


... (if you are 21+ anyway)

Suuure... SMILEY

/invoke ticket...

/invoke money for ticket in which i lack

#36300458630 05/23/2008 09:17:40 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Virrago wrote:
Lezel wrote:

Free drinks on behalf of SOE lol

(if i were going)

I had to say it...

SMILEY


Well, that happens one night of Fan Faire anyway... (if you are 21+ anyway)


2 of the best words in the english language "Free bar"
#36300458641 05/23/2008 09:58:26 Re:Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
Virrago wrote:
Couple questions for those of you that were at Fan Faire last year.

What were the things you enjoyed?


What kinds of things would you like to see this year?



This is just for my reference since I was on another project during last years Fan Faire.


Well, my own personal opinion is that we were a little shunned in many departments and that it wasn't down to our own games staff, rather SOE itself.

T-shirts, posters, carrier bags, the community address. They were all MxO-free.

It would have been swell if we could have done a Live Event live at Fan Faire just to show off how events are run or something or some other kind of event where we get to show off the game a little.

There were free trial keys for games handed out with each carrier bag. Perhaps we could have some for MxO handed out like this? Meaning everyone gets their hands on some, reaching many members of the SOE community and it should at least bring in some more customers.