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kieron
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Posted - 2005.06.22 18:34:00 -
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Check your passport, schedule some vacation time and get ready to go to Iceland! The FanFest 2005 Information page is online and will be updated with new information as it becomes available.
FanFest 2004 was one of the biggest events for EVE last year. FanFest2005 promises to be bigger and better!
kieron Community Manager, EVE Online
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Famine Aligher'ri
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Posted - 2005.06.22 18:42:00 -
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I'm comming!
Quote: Q: I'm <insert pirate name> and I think there might be some players wanting to inflict bodily harm on me. Is there going to be security present? A: There is security on location, but the security works for CCP so you better not have podded any them or trolled on the forums.
Funnyyyyy
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CmdrRat
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Posted - 2005.06.22 18:46:00 -
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I noticed the need for a pass to the actual FanFest events, Will there be an aditional charge if we find our own way to Iceland for the pass?
And can the devs provide a list of "pod on sight" players so we can know before we fly all the way to iceland only to get kicked out by security at the door. 
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Gunstar Zero
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Posted - 2005.06.22 18:52:00 -
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wooooot
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fairimear
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Posted - 2005.06.22 19:04:00 -
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im not comming, i fear for my safty.
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kieron
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Posted - 2005.06.22 19:21:00 -
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Originally by: CmdrRat I noticed the need for a pass to the actual FanFest events, Will there be an aditional charge if we find our own way to Iceland for the pass?
If you make your own travel arrangements, or are an Icelandic citizen, FanFest tickets will be available through the EVE Store. Pricing is not available at this time, but last year's FanFest tickets were $50 each.
kieron Community Manager, EVE Online
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CmdrRat
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Posted - 2005.06.22 19:26:00 -
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Originally by: kieron
Originally by: CmdrRat I noticed the need for a pass to the actual FanFest events, Will there be an aditional charge if we find our own way to Iceland for the pass?
If you make your own travel arrangements, or are an Icelandic citizen, FanFest tickets will be available through the EVE Store. Pricing is not available at this time, but last year's FanFest tickets were $50 each.
Open bar of course? 
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Lintaka
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Posted - 2005.06.22 19:34:00 -
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I see no under 18's avaliable? Is there no way what so ever us young'ins can join in the fun, im 16 and I had a freind who went last year.. Iv been looking forward to going for a while now but reading the bottom of the page was a heart breaker.. What if we promise not to drink eh? I mean its not like you dont have security and im sure they will be able to see how old you are. 
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Kalbsleberwurst
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Posted - 2005.06.22 19:37:00 -
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I agree, at 16 I think we are responsible enough to understand the laws and consequences. This is like saying, I cant leave my house, because of the UK alcohol laws. I know that the under-18 market in EVE isnt that big, but still, every extra player who comes is good, right? Couldn't CCP even consider it, even if it involved barring us from certain events. Surely there isnt alcohol served at every single event.
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Capsicum
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Posted - 2005.06.22 19:41:00 -
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Woohoo, I can't wait \o/
*ahem* I mean that I find this an interesting turn of event :)
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2ippy
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Posted - 2005.06.22 19:46:00 -
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tbh 18+ sounds good, coz then there would be permission issues and it's certainly safer on the pocket if underage ppl wern't caught drinking 
Anyhow if children was allowed to go i'd have to molest em, and send em home to their mums in a bad 
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kieron
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Posted - 2005.06.22 19:55:00 -
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Unfortunately, we will not be able to waive the age limit. Every venue at last year's FanFest had alcohol available, be it the media center, the presentations, or the parties for FanFest or Airwaves. It's a party thrown by a bunch of Vikings! Would you expect less? 
kieron Community Manager, EVE Online
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Winterblink
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Posted - 2005.06.22 20:27:00 -
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Originally by: Kalbsleberwurst I agree, at 16 I think we are responsible enough to understand the laws and consequences.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH! Oh God... *wipes tear from eye* That's rich.
Seriously though, I know there ARE 16 year olds out there that are perfectly mature for their age. The problem is my local newspaper (and I'm sure most other) are filled with evidence that there's a significant percentage of 16 year olds that can't behave.
Then again, there's tons to support the statement that a whole lot of people OVER 16 can't get their act together either. :)
Anyway, wish I could come to the Fan Fest. I probably won't be able to though. :(
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Skarsnik
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Posted - 2005.06.22 20:48:00 -
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mirel yirrin
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Posted - 2005.06.22 20:51:00 -
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Too young for fanfest
See you at Fanfest 2008..
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Lintaka
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Posted - 2005.06.22 20:56:00 -
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Originally by: Winterblink
Originally by: Kalbsleberwurst I agree, at 16 I think we are responsible enough to understand the laws and consequences.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH! Oh God... *wipes tear from eye* That's rich.
Seriously though, I know there ARE 16 year olds out there that are perfectly mature for their age. The problem is my local newspaper (and I'm sure most other) are filled with evidence that there's a significant percentage of 16 year olds that can't behave.
Then again, there's tons to support the statement that a whole lot of people OVER 16 can't get their act together either. :)
Anyway, wish I could come to the Fan Fest. I probably won't be able to though. :(
Unfortunatly there arnt people out there putting a good name to things, but these are yobs who are getting pregnant at 13.. I doubt some one with the mental age of 5 is going to have the capacity to play anything like EVE, just too complicated... but that as sad thing to hear, I was very much looking forward to joining in this year.. Just gotta hope CCP are still running EVE in 2 years time 
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Cabadrin
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Posted - 2005.06.22 21:14:00 -
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Geldorf Drakar
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Posted - 2005.06.22 21:52:00 -
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Id like to know if under 18 years old with a parental escourt, if the age limit could be waived. Seeing as your parents would not liely let you drink I dont see why the age couldnt be waived |

Resnik
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Posted - 2005.06.22 23:06:00 -
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Edited by: Resnik on 22/06/2005 23:11:38 Q: Is there an age restrictions to the fanfest? A: Events are restricted to 18 years due to Icelandic Alcohol laws. 
But mom! i wna go to eve fanfest, even if im below 18  /Resnik looks at Kieron with puppy eyes/ (I won't touch any alcohol drink)
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Wrangler
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Posted - 2005.06.22 23:28:00 -
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Originally by: Winterblink
Originally by: Kalbsleberwurst I agree, at 16 I think we are responsible enough to understand the laws and consequences.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH! Oh God... *wipes tear from eye* That's rich.
Seriously though, I know there ARE 16 year olds out there that are perfectly mature for their age. The problem is my local newspaper (and I'm sure most other) are filled with evidence that there's a significant percentage of 16 year olds that can't behave.
Then again, there's tons to support the statement that a whole lot of people OVER 16 can't get their act together either. :)
Anyway, wish I could come to the Fan Fest. I probably won't be able to though. :(
Thats not true, I've seen people who are 14 act very mature and 30 year olds act is if it was their first trip away from mom at the tender age of 9. The age restriction has more to do with drinking laws than age and maturity.
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Seleene
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Posted - 2005.06.23 04:25:00 -
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BDCI and the MC will be there in force! Leafo is even going to have us all cards to hand out to possible clients! 
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Omber Zombie
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Posted - 2005.06.23 05:05:00 -
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Vegeta
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Posted - 2005.06.23 09:05:00 -
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I'm 17, and I got in last year without any troubles 
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Gunstar Zero
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Posted - 2005.06.23 09:20:00 -
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Is anyone else going to be lumbered with their non-eve-playing other half?
We could pack them off together on tours whilst we get down to the serious issues.
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Skogen Gump
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Posted - 2005.06.23 10:52:00 -
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Originally by: Vegeta I'm 17, and I got in last year without any troubles 
And now they know your user account, and can stop you buying a ticket from the Store 
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jason hill
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Posted - 2005.06.23 10:54:00 -
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shame about the airwaves music festival line up being a bit poor this year ....last years was very good
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Omber Zombie
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Posted - 2005.06.23 11:11:00 -
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Originally by: jason hill shame about the airwaves music festival line up being a bit poor this year ....last years was very good
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jason hill
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Posted - 2005.06.23 11:23:00 -
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Originally by: Omber Zombie
Originally by: jason hill shame about the airwaves music festival line up being a bit poor this year ....last years was very good
bit poor? Gus Gus are playing, that's all you need 
Thats a matter of opinion mate
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Eddy
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Posted - 2005.06.23 11:30:00 -
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Edited by: Eddy on 23/06/2005 11:30:41 Maybe the Age Restriction is just a ploy to keep out all the 12 year old pirates who sit there ganking at gates after they get home? 
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Winterblink
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Posted - 2005.06.23 13:27:00 -
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Originally by: Wrangler
Originally by: Winterblink Then again, there's tons to support the statement that a whole lot of people OVER 16 can't get their act together either. :)
Thats not true, I've seen people who are 14 act very mature and 30 year olds act is if it was their first trip away from mom at the tender age of 9. The age restriction has more to do with drinking laws than age and maturity.
I agree, Wrangler-san. That's why I included that one paragraph above where I said that (or something like it). :)
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Quanteeri
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Posted - 2005.06.23 13:53:00 -
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Originally by: Gunstar Zero Is anyone else going to be lumbered with their non-eve-playing other half?
We could pack them off together on tours whilst we get down to the serious issues.
No, but I too am kind of curious as to the amount of available free roaming strange in Iceland. 
So far it sounds like a very worthwhile trip, cool game and peoples, booze, no minors, to a country I have yet to visit, but it just wouldn't be complete without at least one right proper "welcoming".
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Blacklight
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Posted - 2005.06.23 14:08:00 -
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BNC will be there in force, hopefully a dozen or so of us.
I'm just waiting for the dates when I get repatriated to the UK so I know whether to fly from Heathrow or Toronto.
Looking forward to this it should be a blast!
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Malarkey
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Posted - 2005.06.23 14:27:00 -
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Enjoyed it immensely last year. Will be there again this year.
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Mazjar Karaak
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Posted - 2005.06.23 18:22:00 -
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Correct me if im wrong, but the minimal drinking AND purchasing age of alcohol in Iceland is 20. So why are 18 and 19 year olds allowed to go as well. This appears to be discrimination against 17 year olds and under.
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Wrangler
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Posted - 2005.06.23 20:00:00 -
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Originally by: Mazjar Karaak Correct me if im wrong, but the minimal drinking AND purchasing age of alcohol in Iceland is 20. So why are 18 and 19 year olds allowed to go as well. This appears to be discrimination against 17 year olds and under.
It did sound a bit odd, so I checked. Apparently the drinking age is 20, but if you're 18 or above you can be at a place that serves alcohol, which you can't if you're under 18.
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kieron
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Posted - 2005.06.23 20:28:00 -
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The flight information, departure locations, pricing, etc. has been added to the FanFest Information page.
kieron Community Manager, EVE Online
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Avon
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Posted - 2005.06.23 23:13:00 -
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Edited by: Avon on 23/06/2005 23:14:02 Just waiting for my all expenses paid offer from CCP...
...Come on, I'm a celeb.

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Cabadrin
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Posted - 2005.06.24 02:24:00 -
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Originally by: Gunstar Zero Is anyone else going to be lumbered with their non-eve-playing other half?
We could pack them off together on tours whilst we get down to the serious issues.
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jamesw
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Posted - 2005.06.24 06:25:00 -
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Ok so the next fanfest should be in Australia not Iceland, because Australia is far better than Iceland tbh. Plus, its way easier to get to for the more important members of the eve community (Ombie, myself etc).
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Omber Zombie
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Posted - 2005.06.24 07:19:00 -
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Originally by: jamesw Ok so the next fanfest should be in Australia not Iceland, because Australia is far better than Iceland tbh. Plus, its way easier to get to for the more important members of the eve community (Ombie, myself etc).
Anyone else agree?
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Alvar
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Posted - 2005.06.24 07:49:00 -
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Ouch - I know it's a day longer this year but a 75% price rise over last year? 
I'll be there, but my plans to stay on for a week will need some careful thought.
BTW is the price hike only for UK/European players? US price looks similar to last year as far as I remember?
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Draximus Cane
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Posted - 2005.06.24 08:14:00 -
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Me wonders how he is going to this from Mrs Cane
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Monty Burns
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Posted - 2005.06.24 08:47:00 -
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Edited by: Monty Burns on 24/06/2005 08:51:15
Originally by: Alvar Ouch - I know it's a day longer this year but a 75% price rise over last year? 
I'll be there, but my plans to stay on for a week will need some careful thought.
BTW is the price hike only for UK/European players? US price looks similar to last year as far as I remember?
Yeah ... and why is it suddenly SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper for me to fly to france and go from there when its further away than London!?!?!
Trip from France costs 400 of the Queens nuggets+Easyjet fare of 50 gold ones. Trip from the CLOSER UK is 600!!!?!? 
Can't you move it to a Virgin Atlantic destination? Then i can come for hotel cost only, a big consideration when you got two to pay for!
EDIT: United States: 675 USD (400 of the Queens finest) ... im going via the states!?????!!!! Darwin 4tw
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Discorporation
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Posted - 2005.06.24 09:02:00 -
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looks like disco wont be attending this year
again
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Wrangler
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Posted - 2005.06.24 09:03:00 -
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As kieron probably said a few times now, pricing is something you'll have to discuss with Iceland Air, not CCP. 
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Jahl Freyzi
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Posted - 2005.06.24 09:32:00 -
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Hmmm... Not gonna let the UK pricing put me off going (/me checks wallet - 2 moths and a button - hmm...)
But it does look like we Brits have been singled out for a significant price hike (and NOT for the flight from the looks of it) 
Oh well, see you guys there (thems that's going that is) 
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Monty Burns
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Posted - 2005.06.24 09:33:00 -
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Originally by: Wrangler As kieron probably said a few times now, pricing is something you'll have to discuss with Iceland Air, not CCP. 
Sadly me ol' mucker it don't work like that in real life. If we as a single person go to Iceland Airways and moan they will do nothing, however, if in this situation CCP goes to IA and says "Oi Oi! Hold on a minute!" then they maywell take note and do something about it.
As it stands, i think you will find the UK contigent lacking this year, most won't be able to afford 600 for a few days and others like myself will say get stuffed out of principal.
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Lianhaun
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Posted - 2005.06.24 10:03:00 -
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So, the price I see for the Netherlands is based on 2 people, including airthingy?
If it is I think Discorporation is going and I'll tag along
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Avon
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Posted - 2005.06.24 11:05:00 -
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Surely the UK price is Euro's incorrectly marked as GPB?
Otherwise

I know the pricing isn't controlled by CCP, but it wouldn't hurt if they had a quick word just to confirm the pricing is correct.
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Wrangler
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Posted - 2005.06.24 11:19:00 -
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Well, I converted all prices to ISK, and I must admit I was a bit shocked, going from the UK is by far more expensive than anything else:
United States: 675 USD = 44,750.5 ISK United Kingdom: 593 GPB = 71,386.6 ISK France: 615 EUR = 49,102.5 ISK Germany: 725 EUR = 57,885.1 ISK The Netherlands: 729 EUR = 58,204.4 ISK Denmark: 4410 DKK = 47,279.2 ISK Sweden: 5850 SEK = 49,738.1 ISK Norway: 5410 NOK = 54,355.0 ISK
However, there are cheaper options, after some checking around, mostly on Iceland Express website, I found a lot cheaper flights:
London/Stanstead STN - Reykjavik/Keflavik KEF Oct 20th - 74 GBP Reykjavik/Keflavik KEF - London/Stanstead STN Oct 23rd - 74 GBP
Then you have the fan fest ticket, with the price not set I'm going by the price from last year, it shouldn't vary too much: ~50 USD = ~30 GBP
And then there's of course the hotel issue, if you spend 3 nights in a hotel that's included in Iceland Air's package, it will cost you: 21 900 ISK/night = 182 GBP/night. 3 nights = 546 GBP. Luckily, there are cheaper options, searching Iceland Express Hotel site I found the cheapest hotel for 126 GBP, also for 3 nights (not per night).
The total price for travel (including return), hotel and fan fest is: 74+74+126+30 GBP = 304 GBP = 36,596.2 ISK.
You will still have to pay for the travel to and from the airport in the UK and in Iceland. And of course food and shopping and incredibly large amounts of alcohol which is really expensive there. The only thing not included in this self made package is the airwaves festival ticket, and I don't really know about pricing for it either.
Also, please note that the Fan fest packages are prices for one person, if you book for 2 persons and stay together in a hotel, while the package I "made" is for one person. This is a package you'll have to put together and order yourself though, and I don't take any responsability whatsoever for it, neither does CCP, SÝminn, ISD or Santa Claus. But it is a way to get the price down. This of course works for people outside the UK too, but remember that Iceland Express only flies from Copenhagen, London and Frankfurt.
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Gunstar Zero
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Posted - 2005.06.24 11:43:00 -
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no idea what's going on - but it's twice as expensive as last year from the UK.
ú350 = "yeah let's go it'll be fun" ú700 = "err, uhm werent we meant to be going skiing and doing other holiday type stuff this year"
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Avon
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Posted - 2005.06.24 11:45:00 -
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Damn, good work Wrangler.
I'll look into doing something like this ... although I am dissapointed CCP haven't yet offered to cover my fares - my public needs me.
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Monty Burns
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Posted - 2005.06.24 12:12:00 -
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Great work Wrangler I'm sure many will take advantage of your snooping.
I however don't think I will be giving Iceland Air or any of its subsiduarys any of my money if they think they can rip us Brits off. It's disgusting and for them to think we would be stupid enough NOT to spot it is just plain arrogant. We appreciate that this is NOT CCP but, can Oveur not have a word as a "company" and express the fact they will loose out on English money. TBH, im not even sure I would go even if they did say "OK we will drop the pice". I don't like being treated like a mug.
how can they justify charging us Brits nearly double just for the hotel? Darwin 4tw
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Loftur sterki
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Posted - 2005.06.24 12:14:00 -
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Use Icelandic express boys, Iceland air is recently bought by some investors wich life like kings so no wonder they charge :))
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Seleene
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Posted - 2005.06.24 13:05:00 -
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Maybe I'm blind, but can someone tell me exactly where this is taking place? Yeah, yeah, Iceland, but I mean what hotel, etc...?  -
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Wrangler
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Posted - 2005.06.24 13:14:00 -
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It takes place in Reykjavik, I doubt it's a specific hotel, last year it was spread out at different locations for different events. 
Reykjavik isn't that big anyway. 
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Seleene
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Posted - 2005.06.24 13:26:00 -
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Originally by: Wrangler It takes place in Reykjavik, I doubt it's a specific hotel, last year it was spread out at different locations for different events. 
Reykjavik isn't that big anyway. 
So the actual EVE presentations take place at CCP headquarters or at a hotel to be named later? Just trying to get an idea of what's what. There's about $300 difference in pricing depending on what hotel you choose to stay in. -
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Gunstar Zero
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Posted - 2005.06.24 13:38:00 -
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last year it was round different pubs & clubs, then at a conference centre somewhat out of town.
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Eris Discordia
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Posted - 2005.06.24 13:39:00 -
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From what I have heard Reykjavik has 1 major street with shops, hence in my humble shopaholic opinion it's not a city its a village 
For the men taking along their wives, I wouldn' mention this to them if they are into shopping.
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Wrangler
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Posted - 2005.06.24 14:32:00 -
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Originally by: Seleene
So the actual EVE presentations take place at CCP headquarters or at a hotel to be named later? Just trying to get an idea of what's what. There's about $300 difference in pricing depending on what hotel you choose to stay in.
As Gunstar Zero said, it took place at pubs and places around Reykjavik, and one conference center. Although I think it was planned to take place at Nordica, at least one of the events, it had to be moved because there were so many people. And, face it, for $300, you can walk. 
Originally by: Eris Discordia From what I have heard Reykjavik has 1 major street with shops, hence in my humble shopaholic opinion it's not a city its a village 
For the men taking along their wives, I wouldn' mention this to them if they are into shopping.
Heh, I wouldn't recommend shopping anywhere in Iceland, except in the tax free stores at the airport and possably some souvenirs. But Iceland is very expensive and chances are everything is much cheaper where you live. 
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2ippy
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Posted - 2005.06.24 15:51:00 -
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Edited by: 2ippy on 24/06/2005 16:06:45
Sorry but them prices are a joke and i stay in 5 star hotels all over europe.
The UK price I could fly to america and then to iceland and save third on that.
Could you please release exact dates / timetable with venues info and conference info and prices if available. I will prob make my own way there, and get it on business

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Mistress D'Malice
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Posted - 2005.06.24 16:19:00 -
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Agreed...I would need to get some specifi time frames and such. I doubt I can stay for 5 days so I would need to have a better idea on the schedule.
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Wrangler
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Posted - 2005.06.24 16:43:00 -
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We (they) are looking into the UK pricing on the fan fest package btw.
The airwaves festival is 19th to 23rd oct, so I'm guessing that the main events will take place 20th to 22nd oct, and considering 21st and 22nd is friday and saturday I'd focus on those days, but thursday as well to be safe. I doubt a schedule will be released until later, so it's a bit uncertain still.
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Monty Burns
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Posted - 2005.06.24 18:01:00 -
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Originally by: 2ippy Edited by: 2ippy on 24/06/2005 16:06:45
Sorry but them prices are a joke and i stay in 5 star hotels all over europe.
The UK price I could fly to america and then to iceland and save third on that.
Could you please release exact dates / timetable with venues info and conference info and prices if available. I will prob make my own way there, and get it on business

Agreed. As Wrangler says above though, they are re-examining the UK joke of a price, fingers crossed CCP can swing some muscle with Iceland Air and its hotel joke ... er i mean prices 
Sad fact of the matter is it does actually work out cheaper to fly to the US and then to Iceland and sort out your own accomodation. Mind you my bird is VA cabin crew, ú300 Upper Class ftw!
As i've stated above i am more than capable of paying these incredible prices but refuse to out of principle. This also means I will not even give them my USD flights either.
Wrangler, Oveur ... our hopes rest with you guys! Have a great weekend and don't forget to watch the cricket AND the Lions, Sheppy Bush Walkabout is where its at!
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2ippy
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Posted - 2005.06.24 18:18:00 -
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Edited by: 2ippy on 24/06/2005 18:19:55
I can book now and pay around 300 GPB in a 3star with breakfast for the 19th 2 23rd and i can go CHEAPER with some nice proper B&B's where you pay nothing and get great meals and service in them 
lets put it this way, i'm going vegas on sunday for 2 wks at around 700 GPB and i'm there for 100yrs of vegas and 4th july, busy times expensive than normal.
/me cr@cks the whip to get ISD to work faster ( dam volunteers ) 
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Wrangler
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Posted - 2005.06.24 19:17:00 -
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Originally by: 2ippy
/me *****s the whip to get ISD to work faster ( dam volunteers ) 
What on earth should *we* work for?? This is marketing stuff, not ISD stuff. Work faster yourself. 
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Seleene
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Posted - 2005.06.24 21:25:00 -
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Originally by: Wrangler
Originally by: Seleene
So the actual EVE presentations take place at CCP headquarters or at a hotel to be named later? Just trying to get an idea of what's what. There's about $300 difference in pricing depending on what hotel you choose to stay in.
As Gunstar Zero said, it took place at pubs and places around Reykjavik, and one conference center. Although I think it was planned to take place at Nordica, at least one of the events, it had to be moved because there were so many people. And, face it, for $300, you can walk. 
I'll walk around the hamlet, no problem. It would be nice to know though exactly where whatever is going to happen is happening.
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MooKids
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Posted - 2005.06.25 00:09:00 -
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Unless the CIA made a mistake, I saw that English is spoken in Iceland. How common is this exactly? I speak only English and was thinking of coming, but don't want to stand out like an American tourist that can't speak to people, just be another American tourist that sticks out and has a funny accent, but can still communicate with the locals. -------------------------------- CCP can patch away bugs, but they can't patch away stupidity. |

Wrangler
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Posted - 2005.06.25 01:06:00 -
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I think English is mandatory in Icelandic schools, it is in most nordic countries. I think most Icelanders know very good english, though some of them has a big accent. It does sound kind of cool though.
Everyone at the fan fest speaks English, and I used English in all stores and such, so that shouldn't be a problem.
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.06.25 19:38:00 -
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Seems to me Icelandair are just rtying to get as much cash from the brits as they can, I looked into this allready when Fanfest 2005 was mention and mailed Icelandair as I was thinking of staying for a week.
Standard price for 3 nights inclueding transfers and Airwaves entry = ú370 GBP. Extra night cost in any of the hotels in that package is ú45 GBP per night.
prices for normal Airwaves pass
Now this is flying from Glasgow or from London heathrow so me getting this package and staying for a week will cost me ú550 GBP where as if I buy the fanfest package it will cost me ú735 for 4 days and ú99 per day after. total is ú1033 GBP or I could take a week break in Austrailia cheaper.
The fanfest was good last year but paying ú483 GBP for the entry fee is abit mad (joke) I knows its not CCP. but this is the maths and I have the email I recived from Icelandair last month with pricing on it.
Someone in Icelandair has alot to answer for on this.
BTW I have only worked out the ones from the UK but it seems if you click the links on the fanfest info page on this CCP's listing you will find that the prices from other countries to it have also increased 70% or more as most of the other packages are for 2 nights or 3 night the ú735 package is a 4 night package.
But having said that it looks like Icelandair said hell we got 200+ of these morons over last year lets throw a package together whack up the price far above our own Airwaves packages and rake in the cash. Shame on them! and CCp you should take action this is a disgrace.
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Wrangler
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Posted - 2005.06.25 20:40:00 -
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Well, I told Oveur who told Marketing, so you're a bit late hicks. I did notice that the price was changed on the EVE Fanfest 2005 page, to 475 GBP. Considering it is 56,333.4 ISK it does seem more like the real price. The odd thing is that it hasn't been updated on Iceland Airs site. But to be honest I'm sceptical, it seems like getting the airwaves package and then just buying the fan fest ticket from the store is still cheaper, or use the post I made about creating your own package.
I'll try to bring it up early next week, see if it's the real price or if there's still something wrong.
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.06.25 21:47:00 -
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Yes I have seen Wrangler what I was pointing out is the Airwaves package is ú370 for 3 nights but the fanfest package is ú475 for 2 nights. Now its plain to see Icelandair are trying to take the eve fans for a ride with this pricing.
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Wrangler
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Posted - 2005.06.25 21:53:00 -
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Originally by: corporal hicks Yes I have seen Wrangler what I was pointing out is the Airwaves package is ú370 for 3 nights but the fanfest package is ú475 for 2 nights. Now its plain to see Icelandair are trying to take the eve fans for a ride with this pricing.
Thats what I will try and talk to Oveur about. 
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Avon
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Posted - 2005.06.25 22:01:00 -
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Originally by: corporal hicks Yes I have seen Wrangler what I was pointing out is the Airwaves package is ú370 for 3 nights but the fanfest package is ú475 for 2 nights. Now its plain to see Icelandair are trying to take the eve fans for a ride with this pricing.
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Heinky
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Posted - 2005.06.25 22:28:00 -
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Ill be there again. 
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Wrangler
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Posted - 2005.06.25 23:41:00 -
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Originally by: Avon Isn't the fanfest package 4 nights?
Most packages are 2 or 3 nights, there is one 4 day package from France, and I think the US packages are longer, or at least they have 4 day packages available. You can also add days to the package, but it costs of course.
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Alvar
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Posted - 2005.06.26 06:31:00 -
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Hmm, ú475 is for a 2-night package Friday - Sunday, as is the French Ç615. Last year's price was ú340 for 3 nights, and Airwaves package this year is ú330 for 2 nights, ú370 for 3.
Something is still not adding up 
Ah well, looks like booking Airwaves package and buying a Fanfest pass is the way to go, if I am going to bother, especially as the additional cost for extra nights looks to be less booking Airwaves.
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Rod Blaine
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Posted - 2005.06.26 11:48:00 -
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Edited by: Rod Blaine on 26/06/2005 11:49:09 Last year was too expensive already for me, this year is nothing short of ridiculous If I may say so. For these prices, I can fly anywhere else in the world and stay longer, do more, be warm.
I probably will not come. Luckily we just did our own little fanfest for our euro guys. I'll guess I'll have to make do with that. _______________________________________________
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Blydchyld
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Posted - 2005.06.26 13:18:00 -
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I cant describe how angry this whole thing has made me.
I find it quite a insult that as i need to fly from the UK that i have to pay so much more and the fact that some music festival is on at the same time and has a identical package is over ú100's cheeper.
I think that CCP needs to talk to the organiser's. As it stands now im wondering if this is the arrangement for the travel and lodgings then CCP should arrange another company (Or Wrangler) to organise it.
I can fly to south america for less, and i probably would if i had a coke addiction.
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Monty Burns
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Posted - 2005.06.26 14:50:00 -
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Originally by: Alvar Edited by: Alvar on 26/06/2005 06:36:10 Hmm, ú475 is for a 2-night package Friday - Sunday, as is the French Ç615. Last year's price was ú340 for 3 nights, and Airwaves package this year is ú330 for 2 nights, ú370 for 3.
Something is still not adding up! Is the Fanfest pass going to be around ú150?
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So its STILL cheaper to Easyjet to France and fly from there? 
My money will be staying firmly in my pocket for this one. Sorry CCP but Iceland Air are still screwing us over.
Hicks, looks like you will have to have my beers for me mate!!! Enjoy!  Darwin 4tw
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Mothayen
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Posted - 2005.06.26 15:42:00 -
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Originally by: Monty Burns
So its STILL cheaper to Easyjet to France and fly from there? 
My money will be staying firmly in my pocket for this one. Sorry CCP but Iceland Air are still screwing us over.
Hicks, looks like you will have to have my beers for me mate!!! Enjoy! 
Why not create your own package with that Express thing? Or get the airwaves package and get the fan fest ticket from the store?
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Malarkey
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Posted - 2005.06.26 17:06:00 -
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Originally by: Mothayen
Why not create your own package with that Express thing? Or get the airwaves package and get the fan fest ticket from the store?
Because part of the fun of the event was sitting around in the hotel chatting with other fans and drinking till the small hours of the morning. Not impossible if you DIY, but more difficult.
I am hoping that IcelandAir can lower these prices, and pressure from CCP would help that. As it is, I wont be going at those prices. I'll be disappointed to miss it, but I wont be ripped off either.
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Malarkey
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Posted - 2005.06.26 17:30:00 -
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May I also suggest that the Brits hoping to go to the Fan Fest do as I have just done; e-mail IcelandAir to question their prices, quoting Wrangler's comparison table.
You never know, it might achieve something.
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.06.26 18:17:00 -
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Originally by: Monty Burns
Originally by: Alvar Edited by: Alvar on 26/06/2005 06:36:10 Hmm, ú475 is for a 2-night package Friday - Sunday, as is the French Ç615. Last year's price was ú340 for 3 nights, and Airwaves package this year is ú330 for 2 nights, ú370 for 3.
Something is still not adding up! Is the Fanfest pass going to be around ú150?
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So its STILL cheaper to Easyjet to France and fly from there? 
My money will be staying firmly in my pocket for this one. Sorry CCP but Iceland Air are still screwing us over.
Hicks, looks like you will have to have my beers for me mate!!! Enjoy! 
I have to say monty I only checked all the stuff out last month because there was no info up about fanfest packages. I had intented to buy the fanfest package when it came out for the simple reason of us all meeting up in the bar again at the nordica anyway.
It was mearly so I could get a rough guess I figured the fanfest package at maybe about ú50 GBP above the Airwaves package so thought cool, but sadly I am wrong as Icelandair seem to be taking us all for a ride.
Considering I am Irish I still have to pay for flights to Glasgow or to London before ever paying for one of these packages I will not be attending either this year as I have to pay in sterling and get screwed on the exchange rate and have to buy the extra flights and crap.
Unless this is sorted ofc then I will be coming but not at the prices quoted I'm not a millionare.
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Gunstar Zero
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Posted - 2005.06.26 18:32:00 -
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Originally by: Malarkey May I also suggest that the Brits hoping to go to the Fan Fest do as I have just done; e-mail IcelandAir to question their prices, quoting Wrangler's comparison table.
You never know, it might achieve something.
Yaaar, give em chance to sort it out - been the weekend after all.
Hanging out in the Hotel was fun, and the Nordica is EXCEPTIONALLY nice. Rooms are superb and oh man the breakfast is fantastic.
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Monty Burns
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Posted - 2005.06.26 22:06:00 -
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Originally by: Gunstar Zero
Originally by: Malarkey May I also suggest that the Brits hoping to go to the Fan Fest do as I have just done; e-mail IcelandAir to question their prices, quoting Wrangler's comparison table.
You never know, it might achieve something.
Yaaar, give em chance to sort it out - been the weekend after all.
Hanging out in the Hotel was fun, and the Nordica is EXCEPTIONALLY nice. Rooms are superb and oh man the breakfast is fantastic.
Malarky: It was totaly cool to meet ya last year (old man! hehehe). Email em? It should never of happened!
Gunstar: The Nordican is not "EXCEPTIONALLY nice". To be honest its 'average' for the seasoned travler.
The issue I have is that they tried to rip us stupid. Really rip us like were all UK idiots. Does that not get your goat up? And im not talking about 15% slipped on the bill for a tip you would not of paid but 300 pound. Thats less than a days wages for me but i have serious principal issues. I DO appreciate Wranglers efforts, he did a great job on putting together "budget" trips but they will not be the same "in the same hotel bar" situations we had last year. This is a MAJOR part of it. This is when you really get to meet the people you have met online.
I would not tell anyone not to go. I would not discourage any UK person to go. I am saying that i will not give someone who blackmailed me an almost but still high price after they tried to blackmail me. Does that make sense? 
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Gunstar Zero
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Posted - 2005.06.26 23:15:00 -
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Originally by: Monty Burns omgSNIP
Gunstar: The Nordican is not "EXCEPTIONALLY nice". To be honest its 'average' for the seasoned travler.
The issue I have is that they tried to rip us stupid. Really rip us like were all UK idiots. Does that not get your goat up? And im not talking about 15% slipped on the bill for a tip you would not of paid but 300 pound. Thats less than a days wages for me but i have serious principal issues. I DO appreciate Wranglers efforts, he did a great job on putting together "budget" trips but they will not be the same "in the same hotel bar" situations we had last year. This is a MAJOR part of it. This is when you really get to meet the people you have met online.
I would not tell anyone not to go. I would not discourage any UK person to go. I am saying that i will not give someone who blackmailed me an almost but still high price after they tried to blackmail me. Does that make sense? 
I'm figuring on there being a mistake - If the price is really that much, I don't really understand why. And yeah it gets my goat re: UK getting stuffed on the price of things AGAIN.
Well, you're going to nicer hotels than me dude - can I come work for you? I make excellent cups of Tea.
I have travelled a fair bit, 99% business tho, which equates to a Hilton most of the time. I bow down in the face of your no doubt encyclopedic hotel experience!
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Oosel
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Posted - 2005.06.27 14:01:00 -
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as much as i enjoyed last years fanfest it pains me to say this at this years current price im digging my heals in and saying no. hopefully when they dont get the sold out signs like they did last year they will realise they priced it wrong and rethink..... but for this year im just going to fly via france and get in at a diffrent hotel and just pay the for the conference on the day
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.06.27 14:16:00 -
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Edited by: corporal hicks on 27/06/2005 14:17:39 Yes seems Icelandair are in the mindset to charge all of us in the UK and Ireland Double last years price so I guess its no fanfest this year for us.
I mean come on people or CCP or someone last years price ú360 for 3 nights with a single supplement meaning ú390 for 3 nights and ofc it inclueded the Blue Lagoon.
This year ú535 for a single room for 2 Nights and no Bluelagoon trip, adding the extra night on at ú99 and you get ú634 a overall price increase of 62% more this year than last year! not to mention the Blue Lagoon trip which was worth about ú35 again on top of that.
62% more exspensive this year than last year is insane or Iceland has some insane Inflation!
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jason hill
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Posted - 2005.06.27 14:21:00 -
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me and missus are having serious doubts about coming this year ... as malarky and hicksy have both pointed out some very good points . getting bevveyd in the hotel and the blue lagoon were amongst the definate plus point's of the the trip last year .Unless theres some sort of change in the current pricing stratagy then im afraid that we may be unable to come 
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.06.27 14:56:00 -
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Edited by: corporal hicks on 27/06/2005 15:02:02 ok looked at making my own package and came up with this 18-24th flights london stanstead to Iceland return with Iceland express.
ú198 for the flights
Flying with Icelandair on same dates =ú172 from heathrow cheaper again...
6 nights in the SAS Radison Hotel..4 star in Iceland. at ú54 per night single room smoking ofc :)
ú327 for the Hotel inclueds breakfast ect.
So total would be ú525 for 6 nights, have to do transfers extra and fanfest and Airwaves pass but worth it more than Nordica.
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Jahl Freyzi
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Posted - 2005.06.27 15:15:00 -
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Edited by: Jahl Freyzi on 27/06/2005 15:15:36 Used Icelandair's website to post a query last Friday (asking for clarification on the UK package price).
I finally received a reply today...
"I will be out of the office starting 24/06/2005 and will not return until 01/07/2005.
For further assistance please contact Paivi Kapanen on 020 7874 1024 or email her on [email protected]"
3 days for an "out of office" reply?  And why is the Icelandair website query form pointed at someone who is "out of office" anyway? 
Thought you might like to know...
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.06.27 15:20:00 -
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yeah nah I got one of them about 15 mins ago, she is only out of the office in the last hour I presume as she has answered me twice today so far.
they only work monday to friday but I am surprised you did not get a answer this morning as I said she has answered me twice today so far, maybe she just like my sexy Irish typing
Arrrhhh Begora... " Stay Frosty "
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Omber Zombie
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Posted - 2005.06.27 16:04:00 -
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Edited by: Omber Zombie on 27/06/2005 16:04:44 well, being from the otherside of the planet, i decided to stay a little longer in iceland and soak up the happy joy that is that country - this is what it will cost me (in pounds, so double it for my currency)
Thank you for your message and interest in Icelandair Holidays.
The package based on a single room for 7 nights is #1,029 and for a twin/double #770 per person.
this is to fly in on the 18th and leave on the 19th (to and from london) so... I think i will book my own flights/accom and pay for fanfest pass from the store. Otherwise, I'm not coming...  -----------
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kieron
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Posted - 2005.06.27 18:04:00 -
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CCP is just as unhappy with the FanFest pricing as the players are. We want the FanFest to be affordable without having to resort to alternative travel arrangements, like booking an Airwaves package and buying a FF ticket from the EVE store or booking a flight from London to Boston, Boston to Paris, then Paris to Reykjavik.
We are attempting to work out reduced pricing with Icelandair. Please show a little patience in the interim.
kieron Community Manager, EVE Online
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CrayC
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Posted - 2005.06.27 19:01:00 -
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I need ONE more info on the FF info pages and I'll book straight away... Kieron, Oveur, whoevers in charge of it, FIX IT NOW!!!
WHERE ARE MY QUAFE QUEENS????????????? 
Can't have a Quafe Queen '04 without a '05 edition, right? 
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.06.27 19:52:00 -
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Originally by: kieron CCP is just as unhappy with the FanFest pricing as the players are. We want the FanFest to be affordable without having to resort to alternative travel arrangements, like booking an Airwaves package and buying a FF ticket from the EVE store or booking a flight from London to Boston, Boston to Paris, then Paris to Reykjavik.
We are attempting to work out reduced pricing with Icelandair. Please show a little patience in the interim.
Kieron I am sure you guys are doing a great job mate, no offence was ment by me anyway, I know its Icelandair doing this not you guys and I think the whole community knows that. I was just trying to keep peeps posted on my findings. And to try post some better deals I came up with.
I will ofc be waiting for the final outcome, I have not decided to definitly not go as I had so much fun last year.
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.06.27 19:54:00 -
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Originally by: CrayC I need ONE more info on the FF info pages and I'll book straight away... Kieron, Oveur, whoevers in charge of it, FIX IT NOW!!!
WHERE ARE MY QUAFE QUEENS????????????? 
Can't have a Quafe Queen '04 without a '05 edition, right? 
I have 2 of there email Address's from last year if your intrested Bidding starts at say..hmmm well they are very very cute..to be fair...10 pints of Beer at the fanfest.
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CrayC
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Posted - 2005.06.27 20:02:00 -
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Originally by: corporal hicks I have 2 of there email Address's from last year if your intrested Bidding starts at say..hmmm well they are very very cute..to be fair...10 pints of Beer at the fanfest.
No thanks, I don't want email addys, I want THEM 
But seriously, I want the Quafe Queen tradition to continue. Both because I'm male and horny , but also because there really IS no point in having a QQ04 if you don't intend on having a QQ05. And if CCP decides to use the same agency as last year, chances are one of them will be a distant relative of mine. Sure looks like the girl I visited last year (no THAT kind of visit, hehe)...
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Quanteeri
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Posted - 2005.06.27 20:31:00 -
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How much of the FanFest itself is planned around the Nordica Hotel? Does Iceland have taxis? Someone earlier mentioned staying at a B&B, which is an appealing idea to me also, since probably most of my time will be spent geeking out with all the space people and/or spacing out with all the geeked people, it might be my only means of tasting a little Icelandic culture.
How cold does it get in October in Iceland? I would be coming from Florida, so subtract an extra 15-20F degrees for normalization.
Does ReykjavÝk have an acceptable nickname, so I don't have to spell it again?
Thanks.
PS, still no one has told me of the Icelandic bootie count.
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Darius Shakor
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Posted - 2005.06.27 21:22:00 -
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Quote: How much of the FanFest itself is planned around the Nordica Hotel?
I should imagine all of it. Unless the Devs want to plan bus tours to CCP's Ivory Tower and hand out foam bats as we pass TomB's desk.
Quote: Does Iceland have taxis?
... erm... even countries like Somalia have Taxis. Why wouldn't Iceland?
Quote: How cold does it get in October in Iceland? I would be coming from Florida...
So you will be the guy walking around in 5 wooly jumpers I guess. Joking, but it will be quite an adjustment. Last time I went to Orlando and Ft Lauderdale, it took me 2 weeks to adjust to the sweltering heat and humidity, and by then I was boaring my flight back to Manchester via Atlanta. When i got back, it was very sunny (uncharacteristic for Northern England) and people were walking around in their shorts, t-shirts and sandles with sunglasses on complaining about the heat. As soon as I stepped off the plane I was shivering like mad saying it was too cold, and had my coat on. I was getting some wierd looks as I walked through the arrivals area.. ------
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2ippy
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Posted - 2005.06.27 22:21:00 -
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I found a holiday package for the 5 nights at 336 GPB.
I'd juts pay for the eve conference on top of that and there should be plenty for me to do in the city. You been to 1 music fest u been to em all.
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Monty Burns
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Posted - 2005.06.28 10:02:00 -
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Originally by: 2ippy I found a holiday package for the 5 nights at 336 GPB.
Excellent! See, now maybe CCP should use that as evidence against Iceland Air as well as our forum posts?
Originally by: 2ippy
I'd juts pay for the eve conference on top of that and there should be plenty for me to do in the city.
 
You ever been to Rekyawhatsitsspelling? Don't count on too many hours shopping 
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kieron
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Posted - 2005.06.28 12:02:00 -
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Originally by: corporal hicks no offence was ment by me anyway
None taken, Hicks. The staff here is a bit miffed by this as well.
Originally by: Monty Burns
Originally by: 2ippy I found a holiday package for the 5 nights at 336 GPB.
Excellent! See, now maybe CCP should use that as evidence against Iceland Air as well as our forum posts?
Monty, you're killing me. Every time I see a post by you, the quote, "Smithers, bring me the blood of a young boy." runs through my mind! As for the pricing that 2ippy quoted, we have a lot of price quotes in the communication going back and forth.
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ollobrains
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Posted - 2005.06.28 12:10:00 -
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just 500m ISK for a quick ride from area 51 to CCP central in iceland. 1 hour one wya trip in the lastest anti gravity planetary ground craft. Straight from jove labs.
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Malarkey
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Posted - 2005.06.28 13:15:00 -
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I may be jumping to conclusions here, but I suspect that the person at IcelandAir putting together the package still believes that the Fan Fest is taking place at the Nordica Hotel (as originally planned last year).
Kieron, if it is possible to re-negotiate the package at this stage may I suggest that the Nordica is NOT the best hotel in Reykjavik for us for a numbers of reasons; it is too expensive, it is too far out and it didnt have nearly enough lovely ladies (lots of smart young men, but not my thing). I dont know anyone that used their pool, their gym or sauna, etc. May I suggest, therefore, that you could re-negotiate for a hotel nearer the centre that might even be a little cheaper? I would certainly trade all those extras for a shorter trip to the bars, restaurants, night-clubs and Fan-Fest centre. That's where I want to be. I'm not fussy whether it is 2 star or 4 star.
Even if it is only for the Brits? And I really do want to see all those crazy nutters like Monty and Jason again. (I may also need my head examined).
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jason hill
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Posted - 2005.06.28 13:19:00 -
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seconded !!!!!
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.06.28 13:31:00 -
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As I posted there the Radison SAS park hill i think it was had rooms at ú54 a night as opposed to the nordica at a whopping $172 per night..it would want to be 5 star for that and its not, the pool and all that crap btw is not inclueded in that price.
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.06.28 13:34:00 -
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Originally by: Malarkey I may be jumping to conclusions here, but I suspect that the person at IcelandAir putting together the package still believes that the Fan Fest is taking place at the Nordica Hotel (as originally planned last year).
Kieron, if it is possible to re-negotiate the package at this stage may I suggest that the Nordica is NOT the best hotel in Reykjavik for us for a numbers of reasons; it is too expensive, it is too far out and it didnt have nearly enough lovely ladies (lots of smart young men, but not my thing). I dont know anyone that used their pool, their gym or sauna, etc. May I suggest, therefore, that you could re-negotiate for a hotel nearer the centre that might even be a little cheaper? I would certainly trade all those extras for a shorter trip to the bars, restaurants, night-clubs and Fan-Fest centre. That's where I want to be. I'm not fussy whether it is 2 star or 4 star.
Even if it is only for the Brits? And I really do want to see all those crazy nutters like Monty and Jason again. (I may also need my head examined).
What about me? you not want to see me again old man!!!! arhhh I will stay there also but I'm not a Brit...you'll never beat the Irish ole ole ole ole...
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Malarkey
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Posted - 2005.06.28 13:41:00 -
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Hicks, you were my hero last year! The only guy that pulled a bird! (Even if she was American and so has no taste) 
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jason hill
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Posted - 2005.06.28 13:46:00 -
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he he he malarkey doesnt like the nordica because of all those bible bashers harrassing him in the early hours of the morning !!!!!
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Monty Burns
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Posted - 2005.06.28 13:47:00 -
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Edited by: Monty Burns on 28/06/2005 13:47:29
Originally by: Malarkey Hicks, you were my hero last year! The only guy that pulled a bird! (Even if she was American and so has no taste) 
That was a WOMAN  
Whisky 4tw eh Hicks  Darwin 4tw
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.06.28 13:54:00 -
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Originally by: Monty Burns Edited by: Monty Burns on 28/06/2005 13:47:29
Originally by: Malarkey Hicks, you were my hero last year! The only guy that pulled a bird! (Even if she was American and so has no taste) 
That was a WOMAN  
Whisky 4tw eh Hicks 
I don't know what your talking about...must lay off the sambucas this year..but at least I did not look like malarky, who had a fight with some tattoo artist on speed.
" Stay Frosty "
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jason hill
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Posted - 2005.06.28 14:03:00 -
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Originally by: corporal hicks
Originally by: Monty Burns Edited by: Monty Burns on 28/06/2005 13:47:29
Originally by: Malarkey Hicks, you were my hero last year! The only guy that pulled a bird! (Even if she was American and so has no taste) 
That was a WOMAN  
Whisky 4tw eh Hicks 
I don't know what your talking about...must lay off the sambucas this year..but at least I did not look like malarky, who had a fight with some tattoo artist on speed.
Aye he looked like a bloody newzealand warrior ..with a very sore head !!!! 
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Eris Discordia
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Posted - 2005.06.28 21:25:00 -
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Originally by: 2ippy I found a holiday package for the 5 nights at 336 GPB.
I'd juts pay for the eve conference on top of that and there should be plenty for me to do in the city. You been to 1 music fest u been to em all.
Where did you find that package? I'm still looking for the cheapest way to go myself.
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Famine Aligher'ri
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Posted - 2005.06.29 03:21:00 -
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Originally by: Eris Discordia
Originally by: 2ippy I found a holiday package for the 5 nights at 336 GPB.
I'd juts pay for the eve conference on top of that and there should be plenty for me to do in the city. You been to 1 music fest u been to em all.
Where did you find that package? I'm still looking for the cheapest way to go myself.
Cheapest way I found is finding a Eve player on the Navy base :)
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Darken Two
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Posted - 2005.06.29 10:46:00 -
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Hmmm, I'm Indian and I'm coming from Dubai. Does this mean I need to get a visa before I travel or can get one on arrival?
Why dont you just DIE DIE DIE !!!!
In the Immortal words of Kayosoni (and where applicable)
"This thread sucks. 2 Newb corps trying to make themselves look good... ugh"
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hafhal
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Posted - 2005.06.29 15:28:00 -
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these countries don¦t need a visa to get to iceland , but all others do * ANDORRA * ARGENT-NA * AUSTURR-KI * -STRAL-A * BANDAR-KIN * BELG-A * BËLIV-A * BRASIL-A * BRETLAND** * BRUNEI * B+LGAR-A * CHILE * COSTA RICA * DANMÍRK * EISTLAND * FINNLAND * FRAKKLAND * GRIKKLAND * GUATEMALA * HOLLAND * HONDURAS * HONG KONG*** * -RLAND * -SRAEL * -TAL-A * JAPAN * KANADA * KRËAT-A * K¦PUR * LETTLAND * LICHTENTEIN * LITH-EN * L+XEMBORG * MALAS-A * MALTA * MEXIKË* * MAKAË**** * MËNAKO * NICARAGUA * NOREGUR * N¦JA-SJ-LAND * PANAMA * PARAGUAY * PORT+GAL * PËLLAND * R+MEN-A * SALVADOR * SAN MARINO * SINGAPORE * S-KËREA * SLËVAK-A * SLËVEN-A * SP-NN * SVISS * SV-ÌJËð * T+KKLAND * UNGVERJALAND * URUGUAY * VATIKANIð * VENEZUELA * ̦SKALAND
so for you my indian friend you need a visa , and here is where you can get them
Indland / India N²ja-DelÝ Danish embassy Indland / India Kalk·tta Italian consulate
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Alita Tiphares
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Posted - 2005.06.30 03:50:00 -
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Quote: Q: I'm <insert pirate name> and I think there might be some players wanting to inflict bodily harm on me. Is there going to be security present? A: There is security on location, but the security works for CCP so you better not have podded any them or trolled on the forums.
so in real life they are carebears playing in ccp's sandbox
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Darken Two
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Posted - 2005.06.30 06:25:00 -
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Originally by: hafhal these countries don¦t need a visa to get to iceland , but all others do * ANDORRA * ARGENT-NA * AUSTURR-KI * -STRAL-A * BANDAR-KIN * BELG-A * BËLIV-A * BRASIL-A * BRETLAND** * BRUNEI * B+LGAR-A * CHILE * COSTA RICA * DANMÍRK * EISTLAND * FINNLAND * FRAKKLAND * GRIKKLAND * GUATEMALA * HOLLAND * HONDURAS * HONG KONG*** * -RLAND * -SRAEL * -TAL-A * JAPAN * KANADA * KRËAT-A * K¦PUR * LETTLAND * LICHTENTEIN * LITH-EN * L+XEMBORG * MALAS-A * MALTA * MEXIKË* * MAKAË**** * MËNAKO * NICARAGUA * NOREGUR * N¦JA-SJ-LAND * PANAMA * PARAGUAY * PORT+GAL * PËLLAND * R+MEN-A * SALVADOR * SAN MARINO * SINGAPORE * S-KËREA * SLËVAK-A * SLËVEN-A * SP-NN * SVISS * SV-ÌJËð * T+KKLAND * UNGVERJALAND * URUGUAY * VATIKANIð * VENEZUELA * ̦SKALAND
so for you my indian friend you need a visa , and here is where you can get them
Indland / India N²ja-DelÝ Danish embassy Indland / India Kalk·tta Italian consulate
Thanks a lot for the info dude. I live in Dubai, so I guess I can get it from one of those embassies here.
Why dont you just DIE DIE DIE !!!!
In the Immortal words of Kayosoni (and where applicable)
"This thread sucks. 2 Newb corps trying to make themselves look good... ugh"
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Reiisha
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Posted - 2005.07.01 05:01:00 -
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Please, make it cheaper!!!!
Why is EVE life for european students made so hard......
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hafhal
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Posted - 2005.07.01 21:58:00 -
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Originally by: Reiisha Please, make it cheaper!!!!
Why is EVE life for european students made so hard......
not so hard if you are an icelandic european student :)
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.07.03 18:16:00 -
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Just got a new Mail from Icelandair and you wont belive this one......
Quote: Thank you for your correspondence regarding the package for the Eve Fan Fest and Airwaves Festival. Regrettably for 2005 costs have risen in all areas. Matters such as exchange rate changes and increasing fuel prices are unfortunately completely beyond our control.
airfares have increased fuel surcharges have been added large fluctuations in exchange rates - our hotel contracts are in Icelandic kronar and have to be converted to sterling the Eve organisers have asked us to include the conference fee in the package price - unlike last year.
I realise that this information does not make the price look any more attractive for you. However I wish to make clear that this years prices are a true reflection of the costs involved. The standard Airwaves package does not include the same hotel but can of course be booked by anyone, although it does not include the Eve Fan Fest conference fee.
I am passing on your comments to my colleagues in this office and in Iceland who have been involved in making this arrangement for 2005. Thank you for taking the time to give us your comments. They have certainly been noted. I am sorry that you do not find our Fan Fest package satisfactory on this occasion.
Yours sincerely,
OMG thats there reason for charging us through the nose...ahh well, Dam them anyway is all I say. The friggin Nordica Hotel is the problem here I guess.
" Stay Frosty "
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Malarkey
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Posted - 2005.07.03 18:36:00 -
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At least you got a reply. More than I did.
Oh well, guess it will be a DIY package, but I'm damned if I will be using IcelandAir, I'll go Iceland Express even if it is less convenient. 
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Monty Burns
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Posted - 2005.07.04 08:05:00 -
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 Originally by: corporal hicks Just got a new Mail from Icelandair and you wont belive this one......
Quote: ....
airfares have increased fuel surcharges have been added large fluctuations in exchange rates - our hotel contracts are in Icelandic kronar and have to be converted to sterling the Eve organisers have asked us to include the conference fee in the package price - unlike last year.
......,
OMG thats there reason for charging us through the nose...ahh well, Dam them anyway is all I say. The friggin Nordica Hotel is the problem here I guess.
Its official Iceland Air think ALL Brits are stupid. Why is it cheaper for us to FLY TO THE USA and THEN to Iceland??? Fuel Prices Bull... They can bite me. My response to them would breach a few language rules on these forums.
Sorry Malarky/Hicks/Jason, won't be seeing ya this year unless another London meet is arranged.
Guess whilst you guys are in Iceland I will be increasing my beer belly and wrting mug on my forehead to comply with the Iceland Air stereotype. Darwin 4tw
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Posted - 2005.07.04 11:47:00 -
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Originally by: Monty Burns
Guess whilst you guys are in Iceland I will be increasing my beer belly and wrting mug on my forehead to comply with the Iceland Air stereotype.
Can we get pics of that?
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kieron

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Posted - 2005.07.04 16:05:00 -
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Hicks, I sent another mail to the Marketing department that included the link to your post. I do know that Oveur sent an e-mail to IA this morning about the pricing and I am hoping that the gents in Marketing can get something going.
We're still attempting to work something out and get the pricing reduced. I'm keeping on this and will continue to post updates.
kieron Community Manager, EVE Online
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Omber Zombie
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Posted - 2005.07.04 16:22:00 -
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Kieron, in case no-one has said it already, thanks for your hard work on this. At the moment i'm looking at making an ad-hoc package becase to be honest, for me it's about $1000 cheaper. -----------
I have a blog
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Avon
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Posted - 2005.07.04 17:22:00 -
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Originally by: Omber Zombie Kieron, in case no-one has said it already, thanks for your hard work on this. At the moment i'm looking at making an ad-hoc package becase to be honest, for me it's about $1000 cheaper.
+1
If I make it I'll buy Kieron and Wrangler a beer.
To share, of course. ______________________________________________
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Oi Poloi
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Posted - 2005.07.04 19:36:00 -
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Maybe this is of interest for people flying form Europe: www.icelandexpress.com. Flights are available from Copenhagen, Frankfurt and London Stansted.
It will still set you back 200 GBP (~300 EUR) but it's including taxes (which the Iceland Air package does not include) and if you can find a cheap hotel or some other place to stay this surely is the best way.
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Wrangler

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Posted - 2005.07.04 21:17:00 -
[131]
Originally by: Avon
Originally by: Omber Zombie Kieron, in case no-one has said it already, thanks for your hard work on this. At the moment i'm looking at making an ad-hoc package becase to be honest, for me it's about $1000 cheaper.
+1
If I make it I'll buy Kieron and Wrangler a beer.
To share, of course.
That's ok, but you know we'll hunt you down and claim our beer. 
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Teela Belwynn
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Posted - 2005.07.04 21:38:00 -
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the horror.. for him
anyway, since the price be decent from here (swe), i'll be there, i think, hope. 
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.07.05 00:37:00 -
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Originally by: Oi Poloi Maybe this is of interest for people flying form Europe: www.icelandexpress.com. Flights are available from Copenhagen, Frankfurt and London Stansted.
It will still set you back 200 GBP (~300 EUR) but it's including taxes (which the Iceland Air package does not include) and if you can find a cheap hotel or some other place to stay this surely is the best way.
Actually not sure if you have read my other posts yet apologiues if you have, the problem is not the Air Fair, its cheaper to fly with Icelandair to Iceland at that time than with Icelandexpress.
The problem from what I can make out is the Nordica hotel, if you check there website the prices for a standard room are a whopping ú172 GBP per night and thats for a not very nice 4 star, trust me we stayed there last year.
So really its the hotel cost is causing the problem.
" Stay Frosty "
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.07.05 00:42:00 -
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Originally by: kieron Hicks, I sent another mail to the Marketing department that included the link to your post. I do know that Oveur sent an e-mail to IA this morning about the pricing and I am hoping that the gents in Marketing can get something going.
We're still attempting to work something out and get the pricing reduced. I'm keeping on this and will continue to post updates.
Thank you kieron, appreciated, as I said I know its not you guys causing this, I just have to keep trying I will miss having afew beers with monty and malarky if its not changed somehow :) ( lets be honest I am only going to Iceland to drink and party ) again.
Some dev last year started explaining Chaos theory and then...sorry I forgot I was alseep :)
" Stay Frosty "
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Gunstar Zero
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Posted - 2005.07.05 21:41:00 -
[135]
Appreciate the effort being made to try and nerf IA!
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Yrma
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Posted - 2005.07.05 22:58:00 -
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Originally by: kieron Unfortunately, we will not be able to waive the age limit. Every venue at last year's FanFest had alcohol available, be it the media center, the presentations, or the parties for FanFest or Airwaves. It's a party thrown by a bunch of Vikings! Would you expect less? 
The main reason for this +18 thingy for CCP is this:
THE DEVS WANNA BE DRUNK !!!! 
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zcinner
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Posted - 2005.07.06 00:07:00 -
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Edited by: zcinner on 06/07/2005 00:07:19 :)
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zcinner
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Posted - 2005.07.06 00:07:00 -
[138]
Originally by: Reiisha Please, make it cheaper!!!!
Why is EVE life for european students made so hard......
agree
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Jazeer
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Posted - 2005.07.06 13:45:00 -
[139]
Is it possible to buy a fan fest ticket without buying the package deal. I couldnt find a link to just a ticket as i'm in the position where a DIY package would be around ú250 + enterence to the Eve Fanfest
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2ippy
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Posted - 2005.07.06 21:19:00 -
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weeeeeeeeeeeeee sunny vegas atm, so lots to do when i get bk, like get bribes off eris for where i got my package info from 
reading up so far, even with inflation and feul price increases, i doubt they can get away with charging double. TBH for that prices, don't go and hope the reality check hits CCP and forces em to fly the few DEVS to western europe next year.
I'm bk monday btw so eris i'll sort ya out for a small bribe and i'll bring bk my sig online.
I think one of the no frill airlines goto the venue and coz now i know iceland they speak at least poor english, i'm sure i can go cheaper coz B&B's > hotels. 
PS... American TV sux 
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kieron

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Posted - 2005.07.07 16:03:00 -
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Yes, tickets for the FanFest will be available in the EVE Store for those that make their own travel arrangements or live in Iceland. Ticket pricing has not been set, but I would expect it to be around the pricing of last year's Fanfest. There might be a slight increase, but what is planned for this year is well worth it.
Also, we are still looking at other travel alternatives. Nothing concrete yet, but news will be posted as soon as it is available.
kieron Community Manager, EVE Online
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.07.07 22:51:00 -
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Originally by: kieron Yes, tickets for the FanFest will be available in the EVE Store for those that make their own travel arrangements or live in Iceland. Ticket pricing has not been set, but I would expect it to be around the pricing of last year's Fanfest. There might be a slight increase, but what is planned for this year is well worth it.
Also, we are still looking at other travel alternatives. Nothing concrete yet, but news will be posted as soon as it is available.
Hahahaha I thought it said Concord for a sec and then thought it might be cheaper
Sorry had to.
" Stay Frosty "
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Jin Entres
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Posted - 2005.07.09 14:54:00 -
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I'm disappointed that there is no package offered from Finland. I sent them an inquiry, but I might to have to take a connected flight and get the package from Sweden.
Let's hope the UK lads get that price fixed, too 
Now I'm just calculating how many grands I need for the booze... 
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Shin Ra
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Posted - 2005.07.11 01:38:00 -
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Of course, I will be there to harass any Shinra/ATUK/FRICK/other carebears in attendance. I would also like to say hello to Masta Killa. ----------------------------------------- Heinky> Dont mix eve with rl it can be bad for your health |

2ippy
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Posted - 2005.07.11 10:41:00 -
[145]
i'm sure i can have some self control for some ppl that'll be there 
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kieron

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Posted - 2005.07.12 12:45:00 -
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The Conference Pass for FanFest 2005 has been set. Passes are going to cost 65$ per person and will be available in the EVE Store in the near future. Yes, this is 15$ more than last year, but the plans for FF05 justify the slight increase.
CCP is also continuing to work on the travel arrangements. An update should be coming SoonÖ.
kieron Community Manager, EVE Online
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Omber Zombie
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Posted - 2005.07.12 12:59:00 -
[147]
thanks kieron -----------
I have a blog
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The Clash
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Posted - 2005.07.12 18:43:00 -
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KIA is look into recruit an icelandic player to crash :)
More seriously , im going to look in it as well since there is no listing flyin in from Belgium altho if KIA finds a nice price flying in from UK might as well meet up in UK .
_________________
Re-activated ...
Now lets see whats new , do we like it or im i ending back in the freezer ?
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Iratus Caelestis
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Posted - 2005.07.12 19:05:00 -
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All a bit annoying tbh
I can get a flight for ú148 return + tax
I can get a triple room in a hotel in central rejkalotsavowels for ú140 odd each for 4 nights (sharing with corpmates)
But then I can't get an airwaves ticket which means all of central Reykjavik is off limits as all the bars are Airwaves only.
\o/ 
Someone should just buy a load of airwaves tickets locally and sell them to us foreigners, then we'll all bunk up in rooms in town and tell IcelandAir to stick it :)
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Wrangler

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Posted - 2005.07.12 22:01:00 -
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Local tickets are not yet being sold, but will be in the future. All you need is a friend in Iceland and either be prepared to send him money or if he is prepared to lend you money until you get to Iceland. I haven't seen a way to buy a ticket out of Iceland without getting an airwaves package.
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sonofollo
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Posted - 2005.07.13 11:41:00 -
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mmm anyone travelling from australia.
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Jin Entres
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Posted - 2005.07.13 12:27:00 -
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Originally by: Jin Entres I'm disappointed that there is no package offered from Finland. I sent them an inquiry, but I might to have to take a connected flight and get the package from Sweden.
I got an answer from the local Icelandair office and they ARE indeed arranging the package for Airwaves/EVE. I will have to wait until after mid August before I can make a reservation, though, but I'm definitely coming \o/
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EndersGame
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Posted - 2005.07.13 16:32:00 -
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I purchased the fan fest through the CCP icelandic airwaves music festival pass when it was first posted on the site (2 months ago).
I purchased icelandic air's festival package, but now your telling me that CCP now have there own package that includes the pass?
Does that mean that us players that purchased the package using a link provided from CCP early on got shafted?
Does that mean I paid for a more expensive package that does not include a fanfest pass and arrives a bit later than the 19th, so us people that booked early did we get the short end of the stick?
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Omber Zombie
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Posted - 2005.07.13 17:16:00 -
[154]
Originally by: sonofollo mmm anyone travelling from australia.
yes, me  -----------
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kieron

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Posted - 2005.07.13 17:33:00 -
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Originally by: EndersGame I purchased the fan fest through the CCP icelandic airwaves music festival pass when it was first posted on the site (2 months ago).
Did you purchase an Airwaves Festival pass or a FanFest Pass? They are two seperate events. Airwaves does not include FanFest entry, nor does FanFest include Airwaves.
Quote: I purchased icelandic air's festival package, but now your telling me that CCP now have there own package that includes the pass?
Did you purchase your package directly through Iceland Air, or did you follow the link provided by the FanFest Information Page?
Quote: Does that mean that us players that purchased the package using a link provided from CCP early on got shafted?
If you purchased a FanFest package, the conference fee is included in the price of the package.
Quote: Does that mean I paid for a more expensive package that does not include a fanfest pass and arrives a bit later than the 19th, so us people that booked early did we get the short end of the stick?
FanFest conference fee is included in the price of any package booked for the FanFest. If you booked an Airwaves Festival package, then you mis-booked and must either purchase a FanFest ticket (65$ USD) or cancel your travel arrangements for the Airwaves and rebook with the FanFest.
kieron Community Manager, EVE Online
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kieron

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Posted - 2005.07.13 17:39:00 -
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Originally by: EndersGame I purchased the fan fest through the CCP icelandic airwaves music festival pass when it was first posted on the site (2 months ago).
Did you purchase an Airwaves Festival pass or a FanFest Pass? They are two seperate events. Airwaves does not include FanFest entry, nor does FanFest include Airwaves.
Quote: I purchased icelandic air's festival package, but now your telling me that CCP now have there own package that includes the pass?
Did you purchase your package directly through Iceland Air, or did you follow the link provided by the FanFest Information Page?
Quote: Does that mean that us players that purchased the package using a link provided from CCP early on got shafted?
If you purchased a FanFest package, the conference fee is included in the price of the package.
Quote: Does that mean I paid for a more expensive package that does not include a fanfest pass and arrives a bit later than the 19th, so us people that booked early did we get the short end of the stick?
FanFest conference fee is included in the price of any package booked for the FanFest. If you booked an Airwaves Festival package, then you mis-booked and must either purchase a FanFest ticket (65$ USD) or cancel your travel arrangements for the Airwaves and rebook with the FanFest.
kieron Community Manager, EVE Online
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EndersGame
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Posted - 2005.07.13 17:59:00 -
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Originally by: kieron FanFest conference fee is included in the price of any package booked for the FanFest. If you booked an Airwaves Festival package, then you mis-booked and must either purchase a FanFest ticket (65$ USD) or cancel your travel arrangements for the Airwaves and rebook with the FanFest.
What im saying is that I purchased the musicfesteval package BEFORE CCP had a fanfest package deal put together. I used the first links that were posted from the dev blog. What im asking is for those people that booked the music festival package deals before CCP got the fanfest package is do we have to pay for the pass? I believe you answered "yes".
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2ippy
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Posted - 2005.07.13 21:40:00 -
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Edited by: 2ippy on 13/07/2005 21:41:32 I will deff be going if not just to get things noted and forced attention on.
I'm gonna pay septerate for confernce and meet the groups for dirnks in evenings. Do remmeber guys in iceland they tax alchol to hell, so don't expect to afford many.
kieron email me plz, i sent you a email but no reply.
fantasticola AT hotmail.co.uk
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Wrangler

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Posted - 2005.07.14 12:27:00 -
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Originally by: EndersGame
Originally by: kieron FanFest conference fee is included in the price of any package booked for the FanFest. If you booked an Airwaves Festival package, then you mis-booked and must either purchase a FanFest ticket (65$ USD) or cancel your travel arrangements for the Airwaves and rebook with the FanFest.
What im saying is that I purchased the musicfesteval package BEFORE CCP had a fanfest package deal put together. I used the first links that were posted from the dev blog. What im asking is for those people that booked the music festival package deals before CCP got the fanfest package is do we have to pay for the pass? I believe you answered "yes".
Yes, if you bought the airwaves package the fan fest is not included and will cost you an extra $65.
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kego
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Posted - 2005.07.15 15:01:00 -
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Originally by: Iratus Caelestis
But then I can't get an airwaves ticket which means all of central Reykjavik is off limits as all the bars are Airwaves only.
Is this right? No Airwaves tickets = No Bars?? 
If so .. that is crap!
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Monty Burns
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Posted - 2005.07.15 19:56:00 -
[161]
 Originally by: Wrangler
Originally by: Monty Burns
Guess whilst you guys are in Iceland I will be increasing my beer belly and wrting mug on my forehead to comply with the Iceland Air stereotype.
Can we get pics of that?
Carefull what you wish for 
I was thinking that me Kieron inspired sig needed replacing ... and then this came along! I must be able to do summint with that!!!
(Sorry about the quality, camera is only 4meg and if i use the flash it whipes the screen coz its way more than the 2000lumens i use)
Be lucky! Darwin 4tw
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CrayC
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Posted - 2005.07.16 17:00:00 -
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I'm still waiting for info about the Quafe Queen 2005 competition, so I can book my trip... DIY style, going to be there a full week, not just 3¢ day 
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.07.17 03:11:00 -
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Originally by: Monty Burns
 Originally by: Wrangler
Originally by: Monty Burns
Guess whilst you guys are in Iceland I will be increasing my beer belly and wrting mug on my forehead to comply with the Iceland Air stereotype.
Can we get pics of that?
Carefull what you wish for 
I was thinking that me Kieron inspired sig needed replacing ... and then this came along! I must be able to do summint with that!!!
(Sorry about the quality, camera is only 4meg and if i use the flash it whipes the screen coz its way more than the 2000lumens i use)
Be lucky!
Monty you have far to much free time!!!  
" Stay Frosty "
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Monty Burns
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Posted - 2005.07.17 12:29:00 -
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Originally by: corporal hicks
Monty you have far to much free time!!!  
I nearly did it nekid  Darwin 4tw
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.07.17 13:55:00 -
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Originally by: Monty Burns
Originally by: corporal hicks
Monty you have far to much free time!!!  
I nearly did it nekid 
I feel violated and not in a good way..my eyes my eyes
" Stay Frosty "
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Iratus Caelestis
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Posted - 2005.07.18 20:49:00 -
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Originally by: kego
Originally by: Iratus Caelestis
But then I can't get an airwaves ticket which means all of central Reykjavik is off limits as all the bars are Airwaves only.
Is this right? No Airwaves tickets = No Bars?? 
If so .. that is crap!
Its not completely true, but not far off. A lot of the larger bars are music venues for airwaves and so you can't get in without your pass
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2ippy
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Posted - 2005.07.21 14:45:00 -
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Edited by: 2ippy on 21/07/2005 15:21:28 tbh with the prices i'm gonna check out ferries coz iceland is only like 200miles wide, so ya can go do all the sites.
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Gaurina
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Posted - 2005.07.22 13:13:00 -
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Originally by: Iratus Caelestis
Originally by: kego
Originally by: Iratus Caelestis
But then I can't get an airwaves ticket which means all of central Reykjavik is off limits as all the bars are Airwaves only.
Is this right? No Airwaves tickets = No Bars?? 
If so .. that is crap!
Its not completely true, but not far off. A lot of the larger bars are music venues for airwaves and so you can't get in without your pass
Not really so bad, if you want to go to a bar with live music, you can pay the fee at the door and only the largest clubs are music venues for Airwaves. I think it costs about 1000 - 2000 ISK ( yes, real ISK, not ingame ISK ) for each concert. You can also just go to a regular pub with no airwaves and pay nothing
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Nac MacFeegle
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Posted - 2005.07.25 04:15:00 -
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Originally by: kieron
FanFest conference fee is included in the price of any package booked for the FanFest. If you booked an Airwaves Festival package, then you mis-booked and must either purchase a FanFest ticket (65$ USD) or cancel your travel arrangements for the Airwaves and rebook with the FanFest.
Meh... I ordered the Airwaves package back in April. Ah well, already thrown US$1000 at this (extra four nights of hotel so I can make this a real vacation), so another 65 isn't going to matter.
Bring forth the booze and women!
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rowbin hod
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Posted - 2005.07.25 13:52:00 -
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Any ETA on when the passes are going to be available through the eve store? --- "Due to the European lard shortage, we are currently unable to supply this product." |
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kieron

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Posted - 2005.07.25 20:10:00 -
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Originally by: rowbin hod Any ETA on when the passes are going to be available through the eve store?
Mid-August is what I have been told is the ETA for FanFest passes.
kieron Community Manager, EVE Online
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Ehrine Ashbark
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Posted - 2005.07.25 23:18:00 -
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Originally by: kieron CCP is also continuing to work on the travel arrangements. An update should be coming Soon™.
Any update on this yet?
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Tara Venzia
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Posted - 2005.07.26 09:40:00 -
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if i can take my holidays then, i will try to come... never before i was on a fanfest and im curious how it is. tara
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SPIONKOP
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Posted - 2005.07.30 09:15:00 -
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I would love to come but after much soul searching have to decline. The cost from the UK this year is simply to high and the more that go from the UK would tell IcelandAir its OK to screw the brits and the price would go up even more next year.
Well its not.
Last year was a ball and I am sad I am missing it.
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Shin Ra
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Posted - 2005.07.30 13:51:00 -
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Posted - 2005.07.30 15:58:00 -
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I almost forgot, going to Iceland means you can get Duty Free stuff, and that doesn't happen too often these days with the European Union and all that. You can check their website here.
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Alvar
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Posted - 2005.07.30 19:35:00 -
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Last year was ú340 for 3 nights sharing including the Fanfest and Airwaves passes, staying at the Nordika (same hotel as this year's package), or ú400 for 3 nights single.
The equivalent this year is ú634.
I've priced up for 7 nights in a more convenient but less luxurious hotel at just about the same as the 3 night Icelandair offer if I add in the pass to Fanfest.
Still trying to decide whether to bother with Fanfest, or have a week in Iceland in September and see a lot more of the country
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Andromedus
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Posted - 2005.07.30 20:13:00 -
[178]
Originally by: kieron
Originally by: rowbin hod Any ETA on when the passes are going to be available through the eve store?
Mid-August is what I have been told is the ETA for FanFest passes.
mhm  I had to read through 6 pages to get that info! better not sell out before I remember to buy a couple fanfest is always fun though 
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Swebo Claw
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Posted - 2005.07.31 18:42:00 -
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Originally by: Alvar Last year was ú340 for 3 nights sharing including the Fanfest and Airwaves passes, staying at the Nordika (same hotel as this year's package), or ú400 for 3 nights single.
The equivalent this year is ú634.
I've priced up for 7 nights in a more convenient but less luxurious hotel at just about the same as the 3 night Icelandair offer if I add in the pass to Fanfest.
Still trying to decide whether to bother with Fanfest, or have a week in Iceland in September and see a lot more of the country
It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but the Reykjavik City Hostel can make the whole thing much cheaper. Flights through Iceland Express were ú156 including taxes, and 10 nights at the hostel is ú150. Add to that the fanfest pass and you on about ú350. Plus you're staying for longer so can go on tours etc, or if you have the money, spend the whole time getting bladdered :D |

Holy Johanna
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Posted - 2005.07.31 19:22:00 -
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so at witch hotel the ccp-events will be set ?
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Seleene
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Posted - 2005.08.08 07:22:00 -
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Originally by: Holy Johanna so at witch hotel the ccp-events will be set ?
How is it possible that eight days have passed with no answer to this? It's the one bit of info I'd very much like to know as well.  -
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Jahl Freyzi
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Posted - 2005.08.09 14:22:00 -
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Originally by: Seleene
Originally by: Holy Johanna so at witch hotel the ccp-events will be set ?
How is it possible that eight days have passed with no answer to this? It's the one bit of info I'd very much like to know as well. 
Poor show huh? 
If it's anything like last year, the CCP events aren't held at any hotel! The "get togethers" were at a cafe bar (with private area) in the middle of the Reykjavik main shopping area (sorry, I forget the name of the bar!). The main event - the conference - was held at a conference (believe it or not) centre somewhere in the city (again, I forget the name of the conference centre - darn my old age and senility). And the other events were in various bars/clubs around (yes, you've guessed it) Reykjavik! As I recall, transport was provided to/from most events from the main hotels (well, at least the Nordica).
For people making their own arrangements regarding accomodation: last year, all event were within easy reach of the city centre.
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.08.09 14:24:00 -
[183]
Is there any update on the costs from the UK yet? its been about a month or more and really needs a update as regards the insane costs!
" Stay Frosty "
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SPIONKOP
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Posted - 2005.08.09 23:52:00 -
[184]
Originally by: corporal hicks Is there any update on the costs from the UK yet? its been about a month or more and really needs a update as regards the insane costs!
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Monty Burns
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Posted - 2005.08.10 18:10:00 -
[185]
Edited by: Monty Burns on 10/08/2005 18:10:56
Originally by: corporal hicks Is there any update on the costs from the UK yet? its been about a month or more and really needs a update as regards the insane costs!
All a mute point for me now mate .... im either gona be in Nuernberg or Beijing. My new employer can't tell me yet which one
Make sure ya have a whisky for me Darwin 4tw
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corporal hicks
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Posted - 2005.08.10 20:46:00 -
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Originally by: Monty Burns Edited by: Monty Burns on 10/08/2005 18:10:56
Originally by: corporal hicks Is there any update on the costs from the UK yet? its been about a month or more and really needs a update as regards the insane costs!
All a mute point for me now mate .... im either gona be in Nuernberg or Beijing. My new employer can't tell me yet which one
Make sure ya have a whisky for me
I'll be lucky to get there myself at this point! 2 months away or so and I have to ask for time off from work!!! In the words of someone in monty pytons holy grail "get on with it!!"
" Stay Frosty "
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Malarkey
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Posted - 2005.08.11 08:53:00 -
[187]
I've scrapped my plans to go. Someone else will have to waive the OAP flag. IcelandAir pwns 
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Monty Burns
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Posted - 2005.08.11 13:50:00 -
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Originally by: Malarkey I've scrapped my plans to go. Someone else will have to waive the OAP flag. IcelandAir pwns 
  
It's funny coz it's true ....
Any volunteers out there to take up this flag? We would like to make it Malarky Version 2 with a heavy rain coat, wellington boots and a rough, old, whisky n smokes stained voice saying "'ello darlin" to all those lovely Icelandic ladies  Darwin 4tw
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Blydchyld
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Posted - 2005.08.13 15:50:00 -
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Has anyone thought about calling iceland air?
I did, i asked about the price diffrences, i was told it was a additional charge by a 3rd party company that was requested by the organiser.
I may be wrong, i asked the explination 3 times from a realy polite nice lady, but her english was at mach 4 (realy fast) and heavily accented. I asked whom the organiser was but she diddnt have any other information that that and wouldnt offer any othre info :/
Official corp nobody.
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James Lyrus
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Posted - 2005.08.16 17:06:00 -
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Flights from stanstead, ú60 each way. Cheap nasty hotel, ú250 for 4 days (twin room, sharing).
What else do I need to put together? transport to and from keflavik? *shrug* that looks to me like it's about ú600 for 2 people from .uk - well, plus the price of the EVE-fest ticket.
One thing I do need to check out before going though is where the 'EVE Stuff' will be happening. I don't mind walking a bit, but I do mind finding that I need to be 30km 'over there' in order to meet everyone.
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rowbin hod
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Posted - 2005.08.16 21:27:00 -
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Edited by: rowbin hod on 16/08/2005 21:34:51
Originally by: James Lyrus Flights from stanstead, ú60 each way. Cheap nasty hotel, ú250 for 4 days (twin room, sharing).
What else do I need to put together? transport to and from keflavik? *shrug* that looks to me like it's about ú600 for 2 people from .uk - well, plus the price of the EVE-fest ticket.
One thing I do need to check out before going though is where the 'EVE Stuff' will be happening. I don't mind walking a bit, but I do mind finding that I need to be 30km 'over there' in order to meet everyone.
The Flybus goes from Keflavik to Reykjavik with every incoming flight, costs about 8 or 9 quid iirc. The public transport around Reykjavik is very good, and as long as you're staying somewhere moderately central, you won't have any problem getting anywhere. The Reykjavik City Hostel is really good value for money, and you can get a private room for 2 paople, for quite a bit less than you've budgeted for. It's nice and modern, and there's a bus into the centre (takes like 10 minutes) which goes frequently from just outside. Check it out. Then I won't be all alone  |

Ehrine Ashbark
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Posted - 2005.08.16 21:56:00 -
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Originally by: rowbin hod The Reykjavik City Hostel is really good value for money, and you can get a private room for 2 paople, for quite a bit less than you've budgeted for. It's nice and modern, and there's a bus into the centre (takes like 10 minutes) which goes frequently from just outside. Check it out. Then I won't be all alone 
Last time I checked, the hostel was full for the duration of eve-fest. Probably booked out by people going to airwaves :/
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rowbin hod
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Posted - 2005.08.16 22:31:00 -
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Tren
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Posted - 2005.08.17 16:07:00 -
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Aww I REALLY wanted to Go to this but my boss won't let me have the time off (cos he wants to go on holiday at the same time) been pestering him for weeks but it looks like I won't get to go :(
Really annoyed. hummpf
Any rich ppl feel like giveing me lots of money so I can quit my job goto this conv' and then look for another job afterwards.
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Eris Discordia

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Posted - 2005.08.17 21:35:00 -
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unglued, please read the updated sticky
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