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CCP Guard
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Posted - 2011.09.19 13:39:00 -
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CCP Tyr, the party god of CCP, has published a dev blog about Fanfest 2012 where among other things, the dates are announced!
Check it out right here and then go tell your boss you're on your way to Iceland in March to attend the best party this planet has ever seen.
See you all there!
CCP Guard | EVE Community Developer |
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Serious Slave
GoonWaffe
Goonswarm Federation
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Posted - 2011.09.19 13:42:00 -
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Last year was awesome and planning to make it again this year. |
Sister Bliss
Vanishing Point.
The Initiative.
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Posted - 2011.09.19 13:56:00 -
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What, no catwalk fashion show? |
Dierdra Vaal
Veto.
Veto Corp
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Posted - 2011.09.19 14:09:00 -
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Should be there this year, so far it's always been pretty good :D I hope there will be a lot of gameplay related roundtables, and that they all have devs in attendance (unlike the FW roundtable last year). And hopefully the keynote will be more about internet spaceships and less about promoting nVidia.
Perhaps a slightly odd question: why have all the fanfest 2008 videos disappeared from CCP's youtube account? Can we get them back somehow?
Also, your website window title still says "Fanfest 2011". Someone copy-pasted methinks :P
Veto #205
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Chribba
Otherworld Enterprises
Otherworld Empire
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Posted - 2011.09.19 14:12:00 -
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\o/
also the downside of the new location is that the cool Nordica is further away than usual 
But I think I can find another suitable location... CCP office is just nearby... you can rent a spot in the lobby right?
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ChaseTheLasers
Ekchuah's Shrine Comporium
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Posted - 2011.09.19 14:14:00 -
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Hi Tyr
Just wanted to say how awesome Fanfest 2011 was organised. It was my first visit to Iceland and I couldn't fault the entire experience.
If any of you are thinking about going but are a bit hesitant, I can't begin to tell you how welcoming Iceland and CCP were to everyone there. It was a weird experience walking around in what 'felt' like a station, with players from all corps and alliances talking, having a laugh and enjoying beer despite any in game differences there may have been.
Devs were very receptive and were happy to talk about even the most geeky of things to anyone. Not once did I see any staff member try and shrug things off, even when there was a disagreement. I know that it's easy for forum warriors to blast devs on here, but the professionalism shown by staff members was incredible; even giving up seats when lecture halls were full to players.
I hope the new place is kitted out in the same way - everything from the lighting in the lifts to the Quafe bars was perfect for the feel of the place.
Just two minor suggestions though: The level of theft at the coat rails was huge when the party happened at the last place. There were none before it was opened up before the party, but we counted at least 20 people who had their stuff nicked, my friend included. Once guy sadly lost his Eve ships (2 IIRC) that he had brought from the shop 
Secondly, the shop desperately needed more stock. Most of the good stuff was sold out almost instantly and not restocked each day.
Cheers
Chase |
Meissa Anunthiel
Redshift Industrial
Rooks and Kings
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Posted - 2011.09.19 14:15:00 -
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Fanfest 2011 was wonderful, will be looking forward to the 2012 version, with as a bonus a venue closer from downtown for more "after fanfest" fun :-)
Member of CSM 2, 3, 4 and 5. Vice-Chairman of CSM 6 |
Seleene
Body Count Inc.
Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2011.09.19 14:39:00 -
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Dierdra Vaal wrote:And hopefully the keynote will be more about internet spaceships and less about promoting nVidia.
Quoted for absolute truth.
Seleene's Sandbox - My Blog, where I say stuff. |
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CCP Affinity
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Posted - 2011.09.19 14:41:00 -
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Yay!! I cannot wait for Fanfest :) Had the best time last year
CCP Affinity | Quality Assurance | Team BFF |
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Lacrimae
Veto.
Veto Corp
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Posted - 2011.09.19 14:42:00 -
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Dierdra Vaal wrote:And hopefully the keynote will be more about internet spaceships and less about promoting nVidia.
QFT!
Also, this made me happy in my pants:
Devblog wrote: But with the explosive growth of Fanfest the last couple of years, and especially the Party at the Top of the World, I have decided to refocus the event on you, the attendees. More EVE stuff, exclusive Fanfest attendee treatment at the party, improved Pub Crawls, DUST 514 goodies and more.
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Efraya
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Posted - 2011.09.19 14:45:00 -
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Looks absolutely freakin' AWESOME new venue, see you all there!
WSpace; Best space. |
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CCP Affinity
C C P
C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2011.09.19 14:51:00 -
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Efraya wrote:Looks absolutely freakin' AWESOME new venue, see you all there!
The new venue is soooo beautiful :D Also, it's right in the city centre!
CCP Affinity | Quality Assurance | Team BFF |
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Laufey Sif Tetseldottir
Blue Lagoon Appreciation Society
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Posted - 2011.09.19 15:18:00 -
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CCP Guard wrote: go tell your boss you're on your way to Iceland in March to attend the best party this planet has ever seen.
Done :D He grumbled badly !!
Can't wait to be there, visit Akureyri (Rvk is so 2010), get drunk, see awesome vids, get drunk, see new FIS features, get drunk, see Hilmar being pranked for the monocle, and finally, get drunk ! |
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CCP Tyr
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C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2011.09.19 15:18:00 -
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ChaseTheLasers wrote:Hi Tyr Just wanted to say how awesome Fanfest 2011 was organised. It was my first visit to Iceland and I couldn't fault the entire experience. If any of you are thinking about going but are a bit hesitant, I can't begin to tell you how welcoming Iceland and CCP were to everyone there. It was a weird experience walking around in what 'felt' like a station, with players from all corps and alliances talking, having a laugh and enjoying beer despite any in game differences there may have been. Devs were very receptive and were happy to talk about even the most geeky of things to anyone. Not once did I see any staff member try and shrug things off, even when there was a disagreement. I know that it's easy for forum warriors to blast devs on here, but the professionalism shown by staff members was incredible; even giving up seats when lecture halls were full to players. I hope the new place is kitted out in the same way - everything from the lighting in the lifts to the Quafe bars was perfect for the feel of the place. Just two minor suggestions though: The level of theft at the coat rails was huge when the party happened at the last place. There were none before it was opened up before the party, but we counted at least 20 people who had their stuff nicked, my friend included. Once guy sadly lost his Eve ships (2 IIRC) that he had brought from the shop Secondly, the shop desperately needed more stock. Most of the good stuff was sold out almost instantly and not restocked each day. Cheers Chase
Dear Chase, thank you for those kind words. We will continue to improve the Fanfest experience and moving to a new location will allow us to shake things up.
Regarding your suggestions, we will have improved security and have a staffed cloak room and I will tell those EVE Store guys to stock it good. If not, you just have to rush to the store to get the all the hawt stuff 
Best regards,
CCP Tyr
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CCP Tyr
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Posted - 2011.09.19 15:25:00 -
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Lacrimae wrote:Dierdra Vaal wrote:And hopefully the keynote will be more about internet spaceships and less about promoting nVidia. QFT! Also, this made me happy in my pants: Devblog wrote: But with the explosive growth of Fanfest the last couple of years, and especially the Party at the Top of the World, I have decided to refocus the event on you, the attendees. More EVE stuff, exclusive Fanfest attendee treatment at the party, improved Pub Crawls, DUST 514 goodies and more.
Like that quote says: More EVE stuff  |
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Belloche
Pegasus Battle Group
Checkmate.
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Posted - 2011.09.19 15:28:00 -
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Drat! I really wanted to go next year but the wife has forced me to take her to Hawaii at that time to renew our vows so while you all freeze, I will drink mai tai's on the beach!  |
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CCP Tyr
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Posted - 2011.09.19 15:40:00 -
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Belloche wrote:Drat! I really wanted to go next year but the wife has forced me to take her to Hawaii at that time to renew our vows so while you all freeze, I will drink mai tai's on the beach!
Force her to come to Fanfest and renew your vows in Iceland. She can join the Sisters of EVE program. If you make an appearance on stage I will make sure you get a present from CCP |
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CCP Guard
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Posted - 2011.09.19 16:03:00 -
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CCP Tyr wrote:Belloche wrote:Drat! I really wanted to go next year but the wife has forced me to take her to Hawaii at that time to renew our vows so while you all freeze, I will drink mai tai's on the beach! Force her to come to Fanfest and renew your vows in Iceland. She can join the Sisters of EVE program. If you make an appearance on stage I will make sure you get a present from CCP
Hawaii just lost this game, bro
CCP Guard | EVE Community Developer |
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Laufey Sif Tetseldottir
Blue Lagoon Appreciation Society
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Posted - 2011.09.19 16:15:00 -
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Hawaii is so mainstream...  |
Knug LiDi
N00bFleeT
Numquam Ambulare Solus
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Posted - 2011.09.19 16:15:00 -
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Hopefully, Iceland Air flights from Canada will start the weekend of Fanfest, not the weekend after as happened this year. Iceland Air's summer schedule (which includes direct flights from Toronto and Halifax) started March 27, 2011.
Some of us are loathe to fly through the US, and would require direct flights.
Sadly, the decision to attend is entirely based on Iceland Air's scheduling. I'm looking forward to attending, but only if I can get there directly.
If only we could fall into a woman's arms
without falling into her hands |
Jag Kara
Gh0st Hunters
Sspectre
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Posted - 2011.09.19 16:51:00 -
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It's about time they announced it! |
Dalmont Delantee
Shiloh Technologies
STR8NGE BREW
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Posted - 2011.09.19 17:00:00 -
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I hope you have plenty of security for the pub crawl, plenty of butt hurt nerds out there since incarna... |
Aineko Macx
Royal Amarr Institute
Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2011.09.19 17:14:00 -
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Sister Bliss wrote:What, no catwalk fashion show?
This. Surely you'll want to properly target your new demographics.
I'm disappointed you didn't move the event forward a couple of weeks. I stayed 11 days total in iceland last year and the weather was almost entirely ****** (typical for the season).
The new location looks awesome tho. |
Sedilis
Lead Farmers
Kill It With Fire
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Posted - 2011.09.19 17:54:00 -
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Will be there for the 3rd time. They keep getting better |
Hirana Yoshida
Behavioral Affront
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Posted - 2011.09.19 18:37:00 -
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The entry called "And much more!" .. does that include round-tables where the participants are blue-balled by CCP?
Was a huge success last year so would be a shame not to repeat it .. forums still have open threads about it where silly stuff like chess boxing went away immediately after!
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CCP Guard
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Posted - 2011.09.19 20:32:00 -
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Chribba wrote:\o/ also the downside of the new location is that the cool Nordica is further away than usual But I think I can find another suitable location... CCP office is just nearby... you can rent a spot in the lobby right?
I will rent my desk to the highest bidder. It's made of the softest plank wood available.
CCP Guard | EVE Community Developer |
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Raneru
Combat and Recon
The Last Chancers.
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Posted - 2011.09.19 21:04:00 -
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Time for a trip to the travel agent |
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CCP Vertex
C C P
C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2011.09.19 22:02:00 -
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This Fanfest looks set to be one of the best to date, I can't wait to see us all fill Harpa!
CCP-áVertex | Quality Assurance | Team Bob The Builder |
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Mereden
Space Lizards
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Posted - 2011.09.19 22:52:00 -
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A shame (for me) that it's not closer to Airwaves, as I can't quite justify two trips to the country in a year and will definitely be going to Airwaves next year after missing tickets for this one (been three years before). If you've not been to Iceland it's a beautiful place and the people are great. Bring much ISK for drinks!
Also it turns out that Toyota RAV4s are not well suited to driving around volcanoes. Just in case anyone was tempted to try it. Speaking from experience here... |
sakurako
Volatile Nature
White Noise.
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Posted - 2011.09.20 00:23:00 -
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CCP Guard wrote:Chribba wrote:\o/ also the downside of the new location is that the cool Nordica is further away than usual But I think I can find another suitable location... CCP office is just nearby... you can rent a spot in the lobby right? I will rent my desk to the highest bidder. It's made of the softest plank wood available.
beer, vodka, wine or Glenfiddich Caoran Reserve we know how you devs love to drink. |
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