Fan Faire Map and Panel Schedule

For nearly 30 years, Bally's has been the pulsating soul of a neon city that refuses to sleep. With its unwavering service, comprehensive dining and signature style, this jewel of the Strip has attracted high-rollers from around the world. Join us at Fan Faire 2009 and see for yourself why Bally's embodies the spirit of Las Vegas.

4pm – 8pm

Early Bird Registration and Badge Pick-Up

Bring your photo ID and pick up your badge! Walk-ins can register too!

Grand Ballroom

4pm – 8pm

Vendor Bazaar and Phat Lewt Store Open

Check out the latest Phat Lewt from SOE, and visit our many vendors!

Grand Ballroom

4pm – 8pm, 10pm – 1am

Crossroads Lounge

Chill out with friends (or post messages for them), check out SOE games and enjoy refreshments.

Grand Ballroom

8pm – 10pm

Welcome Reception

Chill out with fellow players, and chat with the dev teams! All-Access passholders only. Light appetizers will be served. Cash bar available with valid ID.

Bally's Event Center

10pm – 1am

Late Night Gaming

Play trading card games and more! Check back soon!

Grand Ballroom

10am – 7pm

Registration and Badge Pick-Up

Bring your photo ID and pick up your badge! Walk-ins can register too!

Grand Ballroom

10am – 9pm

Game Room Open

You'll need to sign up to reserve a game room computer. Space is limited!

Grand Ballroom

10am – 7pm

Bazaar and Phat Lewt Store Open

Check out the latest Phat Lewt from SOE and visit our many vendors!

Grand Ballroom

10am – 9pm

Crossroads Lounge

Chill out with friends (or post messages for them), check out SOE games, enjoy refreshments.

Grand Ballroom

12pm

Silent Auction Begins

Bid on your favorite banner/other SOE items. We'll announce the winners Saturday afternoon!

Grand Ballroom

10am - 5pm

EverQuest® II Tournament: Conquering Kurn's Tower

Check in at the Info Desk onsite for more information!

Grand Ballroom

10am – 11am

Star Wars Galaxies™ Trading Card Game

The Star Wars Galaxies™ Trading Card Game is on a roll with great new gameplay releasing the week of Fan Faire! Agents of Deception is the fourth release and introduces Lando Calrissian and the mysterious Blackhole to the list of Star Wars characters in the game! Plus, there's some awesome new loot, like the G9 Rigger Freighter and the Muunilinst Relaxation Pool. Attend the panel to learn all about the new set, and enter a raffle to win either a Sith Temple loot card or Jedi Temple loot card from SWG TCG!

Leia (Bronze 3/4)

10am – 11am

Station Launcher

Panelists - Dan Kinney, senior director of Platform Client Applications and the Station Launcher dev team. This session will discuss the work done on the Station Launcher over the past year, highlighting the development process that is being used to update the application. An in-depth demonstration will focus on the features in Station Launcher version 1.1.0, and the team will gather feedback for the future.

Lex Corp (Palace 3)

10am – 11am

Podcast

Panelists - Alan Crosby, Aimee Rekoske, Yivvits and Mr. Bubble, and folks from OGR. Find out what goes on in a Podcast! Brenlo and Ashlanne will be there to talk about the SOE Podcast. Dellmon and Zanadi from Online Gaming Radio will share tips with you, and we must not forget the creators of the Star Wars Galaxies podcast. All seven will answer questions and talk about their own podcasts.

Idara (Palace 6)

10am – 11am

Behind the Scenes with Customer Service

Panelists Ima Somers, Tim Vick, Ethan Nason and Jameson Wright will be presenting a behind-the-scenes look at SOE's Customer Service and Technical Support departments, and also answering questions about the service from the audience. If you have a "bad" name though, make sure to cover up your badge!

Chatdy (Palace 7)

11am - 12pm

EverQuest® 10th Anniversary Celebration Panel

The EverQuest 10th Anniversary Celebration Panel will examine the development and evolution of the EverQuest franchise and the people behind it. Moderated by veteran video game developer and personality Jace Hall, this panel will give fans a chance to learn the story behind the game and get a glimpse into the future of EverQuest.

Firiona (Bronze 1/2)

11am - 12pm

Legends of Norrath™

Legends of Norrath™, SOE's flagship online trading card game is fast approaching release number seven with Storm Break! Set for release on July 9 with more than 280 new game cards and exciting new loot for EverQuest and EverQuest II, this set tells the third and final chapter of the Ethernauts saga. The panel discussion at Fan Faire will give you the first peek at the new gameplay, card art and loot cards available in this set! Plus, attendees at the panel will receive five (5) free booster packs of Storm Break to be awarded when the set releases! Don't miss it!

Antonia Bayle (Silver)

11am - 12pm

Free Realms™ - Art from Concept to Completion

Panelists - Rosie Rappaport, Sebastian Strzalkowski, Matt Case, Floyd Bishop, Kelsey McNair. From the vivid landscapes to clothing and characters, creating the look and feel of Free Realms is no small task. Join the Free Realms art team as they detail the process of creating a game from the first concept drawings to final renders.

Leia (Bronze 3/4)

11am - 12pm

The Agency™

Panelists - Dan Meyers and Steven Kramer. The Agency is a fast-paced action shooter based in a persistent world! Join SOE Seattle for a behind-the-scene look at new gameplay and the latest in development.

Lex Corp (Palace 3)

11am - 12pm

Community Relations

Panelists – Some of your favorites from the SOE Community team. Hear what goes on with the Community Team from podcast to forum moderation; learn what goes on behind the scenes and the SOE Community philosophy.

Idara (Palace 6)

12pm – 2pm

Vanguard: Saga of Heros® Live Quest

Team up with several others in a real-life quest. Several teams of 10 people will participate in this two hour fun-filled adventure and journey to help a cast of characters!

Idara (Palace 6)

12pm – 2pm

EverQuest® Live Quest

Team up with several others in a real-life quest. Several teams of 10 people will participate in this two hour fun-filled adventure and journey to help a cast of characters!

Firiona (Bronze 1/2)

12pm – 2pm

The Matrix Online Player Gathering

If you registered for Fan Faire as an MXO player, please join us in this room at noon for a special event.

Lex Corp (Palace 3)

1pm – 2pm

Book Signing by Master Artist Donato Giancola and Other Special Guests!

Get your EverQuest: The 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition book signed!

Grand Ballroom

2pm – 3pm

EverQuest - Game Mechanics

Panelists - Jonathan Caraker, David Ford, Adam Bell, Ed Hardin, Doug Cronkhite, Ryan Barker. Overview and Q&A discussion on Spells, AA, Tradeskills, Items, and other game mechanics.

Firiona (Bronze 1/2)

2pm – 3pm

EverQuest II - "Kill 10 Rats" - Game Mechanics

Panelists - Nathan McCall, Emily Taylor, Carlos Mora, Brett Scheinert. What goes into designing a quest, from ideas to tools to building.

Antonia Bayle (Silver)

2pm – 3pm

Star Wars Galaxies™ - The Next Big System

Panelists – Matt "AdeptStrain" Boudreaux, Michael "Fiasco" Farone. Check out the world premiere of a brand-new system coming to the galaxy this year! Find out what it is, when it launches, and get a first look at this system in action.

Leia (Bronze 3/4)

2pm – 3pm

The History and Future of Pirates of the Burning Sea™

Panelists: Janice Von Itter, Russell Williams. In the first year and a half of Pirates, we've made changes reactively, tactically, and proactively. With Skirmish, our latest new feature, we've now moved into the next level of change – strategic. Come hear about the history of Pirates and what we're planning for the future.

Idara (Palace 6)

3pm – 4pm

EverQuest - Quest Design

Panelists - Alan VanCouvering, Doug Cronkhite, John Boomershine. A behind-the-scenes panel to discuss the processes and tools used when designing and implementing quests for EverQuest.

Firiona (Bronze 1/2)

3pm – 4pm

EverQuest II - Adventurers Guild

Panelists - Kyle Vallee, Brett Scheinert, Chris Kozak, Jason Woerner, Greg Spence, Josh KriegshauserAll about Gameplay.

Antonia Bayle (Silver)

3pm – 4pm

Star Wars Galaxies - Choose Your Side as the Galactic Civil War Heats Up!

Panelists – Jesse "Loche" Benjamin, Matt "AdeptStrain" Boudreaux, Tony "Teesquared" Tyson. The Star Wars Galaxies team has heard the voice of the Community and is set to heat up the Galactic Civil War system in the near future. Find out about what comes next in the ongoing battle that rages across the galaxy and fight for your side…or just share your ideas!

Leia (Bronze 3/4)

4pm – 5pm

EverQuest - Quest Workshop

Panelists - Jonathan Caraker, Alan VanCouvering, David Ford, Adam Bell, Ed Hardin, Doug Cronkhite, Ryan Barker, John Boomershine. Design a quest with the EverQuest team - Learn about the EQ quest design process, and get hands-on training from game designers as you help design a quest that might make its way into the game.

Firiona (Bronze 1/2)

4pm – 5pm

EverQuest II - Models and Animations

Panelists - Tom Tobey, Dave Brown. The art behind your characters (and the NPC's!) and the cool stuff they do.

Antonia Bayle (Silver)

4pm – 5pm

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes® - Lore & Mythology

Panelists (Lenny Gullo, Salim Grant) will discuss the lore and mythology that you will come across while traversing the Telonian world. If you happen to have questions regarding the lore behind Vanguard, be sure to have your questions ready as there will be a Q&A session following the initial discussion.

Idara (Palace 6)

5pm – 6pm

EverQuest - General Discussion

Panelists - Ryan Barker, Alan VanCouvering, David Ford, John Boomershine, Ed Hardin. An open panel to discuss General EQ Topics.

Firiona (Bronze 1/2)

5pm – 6pm

EverQuest II - "EQII Potpourri"

Panelists - Chris Kozak, Josh Kriegshauser, Emily Taylor, Jason Woerner, Brett Sceinertt, Greg Spence, Dave Brown, Paul Molina, Nathan McCall, Kyle Vallee, Ryan Favale, Tom Tobey, Carlos Moram, Jen Gerull, Rich Waters, and Nick Parkinson. General Q&A about EQII.

Antonia Bayle (Silver)

5pm – 6pm

Star Wars Galaxies Content - Collections & Quests

Panelists – Jesse "Loche" Benjamin, James "Millbarge" Michener. Collect information on how quests and collections are developed. Quest for information on what new adventures lie ahead. Is there a quest you're yearning to do that isn't in the game yet? Let the developers know at this exciting panel.

Leia (Bronze 3/4)

5pm – 6pm

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes -Tradeskilling & Crafting in Telon

Panelists (Justin Deeb, Salim Grant) will discuss the various crafting and tradeskilling careers one can take up while in Telon. We'll also take a look at some of the crafted items that you can create. Have your questions ready as there will be a short Q&A session following the discussion.

Idara (Palace 6)

7pm

Third Annual Community Address from John Smedley

Special news, announcements and more! Don't miss out!

Bally's Event Center

8pm

EverQuest 10th Anniversary Birthday Bash!

All-Access passholders only. Light snacks and complimentary bar until midnight. Additional food available for purchase.

Bally's Event Center

10am – 6pm

Registration and Badge Pick-Up

Bring your photo ID and pick up your badge! Walk-ins can register too!

Grand Ballroom

10am – 8pm

Game Room Open

You'll need to sign up to reserve a game room computer. Space is limited!

Grand Ballroom

10am – 8pm

Vendor Bazaar and Phat Lewt Store Open

Checkout the latest Phat Lewt from SOE and visit our many vendors!

Grand Ballroom

10am – 8pm

Crossroads Lounge Open

Chill out with friends (or post messages for them), check out SOE games, enjoy refreshments.

Grand Ballroom

10am – 4pm

EverQuest Best of the Best Tournament

Check in at the Info Desk onsite for more information

Grand Ballroom

10am – 11am

EverCracked! - The World Premiere

Fan Faire welcomes you to the world premier of EverCracked! The Phenomenon of EverQuest. The film, hosted by veteran video game developer and personality Jace Hall, includes the history of EQ with never-before-seen footage and interviews with industry moguls and longtime players. EverCracked! details the events, products, personalities and art that graced the world of Norrath over the years, with many tongue-in-cheek moments that befit EverQuest's own sense of fun and humor.

Firiona (Bronze 1/2)

10am – 11am

Free Realms Trading Card Game

If you haven't yet gotten around to the card duelist job in Free Realms™, you're missing out on a great gaming experience! Come by the Free Realms Trading Card Game panel, and the folks from Denver will tell you how to play this exciting new card game and maybe reveal some tips and tricks on beating Sam Potts, Brody Sparfist and even Shifty the Shuffler!

Antonia Bayle (Silver)

10am – 11am

G.I.R.L. - Gamers in Real Life Part 1

It's the 2009 G.I.R.L. Challenge! Teams of 4-5 will have to come up with a video game concept that best represents G.I.R.L. Details to be revealed at event. Women and men are invited. Champagne will be served with valid ID. Sign-up at info desk prior to event – space is limited.

Leia (Bronze 3/4)

10am – 11am

Station Voice™

Panelists - Dan Kinney, Josh Kriegshauser and Dave Verrati. This session will discuss the features, capabilities and future of the Station Voice offering that is available in multiple applications from SOE.

Idara (Palace 6)

10am – 11am

ZAM

Panlists - Jeffrey "Allakhazam" Moyer, Andy "Illia" Sharp, Ryan "Draknorr" Bohmann, Amy "Calthine" LanamThe Past and Future – 10 Years of Allakhazam and ZAM

Chatdy (Palace 7)

11am – 12 pm

Fantasy Art with Larry Elmore

Find out about the life of an Illustrator, breaking into the industry and more!

Firiona (Bronze 1/2)

11am – 12 pm

G.I.R.L. - Gamers in Real Life Part 2

Part 2 of the 2009 G.I.R.L. Challenge! Teams of 4-5 will have to come up with a video game concept that best represents G.I.R.L. Details to be revealed at event. Women and men are invited. Champagne will be served with valid ID. Sign-up at info desk prior to event – space is limited.

Leia (Bronze 3/4)

11am – 12 pm

Pox Nora™

SOE's eastward expansion continues with the acquisition of a small studio called Octopi in Tucson, Ariz. These brainiacs have created an awesome game called PoxNora®, which just released its 10th set, Rise of Serkan™. Haven't played PoxNora yet? Come by the PoxNora panel at Fan Faire and meet the newest addition to the SOE family! They'll teach you how to play PoxNora and get you started with a free starter pack just for attending the panel!

Lex Corp (Palace 3)

11am – 12 pm

The Business of Online Gaming – Hardware, Software and Virtual

Panelists - Harlan Beverly and Chris Norden. This panel discussion will investigate how hardware, software, and virtual goods interact to drive the business of online gaming: Hardware's impact to the online world extends from the costs of running online games (infrastructure) to the benefits of hardware vendors and ad revenue for ad sponsored games. Software costs from development and distribution to the benefit of online purchasing through Sony PS3 online store, Sony Station, Steam, and Microsoft Xbox 360 Store, Direct-to-Drive and more. And virtual goods and economies, from free-to-play to item bartering and stores like Linden Labs, QQ, PoxNora, BattleForge, and Battlefield Heroes™.

Chatdy (Palace 7)

12pm – 2pm

EverQuest II Live Quest

Team up with several others in a real-life quests. Several teams of 10 people will participate in this two hour fun-filled adventure and journey to help a cast of characters!

Antonia Bayle (Silver)

12pm – 2pm

Star Wars Galaxies LiveQuest

Team up with several others in a real life quests. Several teams of 10 people will participate in this two hour fun-filled adventure and journey to help a cast of characters!

Leia (Bronze 3/4)

1pm – 2pm

EverCracked! - 2nd screening

Fan Faire welcomes you to the world premier of EverCracked! The Phenomenon of EverQuest. The film, hosted by veteran video game developer and personality Jace Hall, includes the history of EQ with never-before-seen footage and interviews with industry moguls and longtime players. EverCracked! details the events, products, personalities and art that graced the world of Norrath over the years, with many tongue-in-cheek moments that befit EverQuest's own sense of fun and humor.

Firiona (Bronze 1/2)

1pm – 2pm

Book Signing by Master Artist Donato Giancola and Other Special Guests!

Get your EverQuest: The 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition book signed!

Grand Ballroom

2pm – 3pm

EverQuest - 50/51 Server Demo

Panelists - Ed Hardin, Alan VanCouvering, Dough Cronkhite. A panel to demonstrate the functionality of the newest server being released for EverQuest!

Firiona (Bronze 1/2)

2pm – 3pm

EverQuest II - Mechanically Speaking

Panelists - Chris Kozak, Jen Gerull, Jason Woerner, Greg Spence, Josh Kriegshauser. Items, spells, and class balance.

Antonia Bayle (Silver)

2pm – 3pm

Rewards in Star Wars Galaxies

Panelists – Christopher "Dotanuki" Field, Jesse "Loche" Benjamin, James "Millbarge" Michener. From house decorations to speeders, come see how some of your favorite rewards are put into the game. Let the developers know what "must- have" items are on your shopping list this year…this promises to be the most "rewarding" panel ever.

Leia (Bronze 3/4)

2pm – 3pm

The Agency™

Panelists - Dan Meyers and Steven Kramer. The Agency is a fast-paced action shooter based in a persistent world! Join SOE Seattle for a behind-the-scene look at new gameplay and the latest in development.

Lex Corp (Palace 3)

2pm – 3pm

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - The Adventurer's Guide to Telon

Panelists (Lenny Gullo, Salim Grant) will discuss adventuring in Telon and the combat classes of Vanguard. Following the discussion, have your questions about your favorite class or adventure area ready for the Q&A session.

Idara (Palace 6)

2pm – 3pm

Of Skirmishes and Swashbuckling: Pirates of the Burning Sea Phase 2

Panelists: Janice Von Itter, Russell Williams. The new Swashbuckling and Skirmish systems are fun and exciting new experiences in their own right, but the overall goals for both are more global in nature. We'll be discussing the genesis of both features, what we hoped to achieve in the near term and where we're going next.

Chatdy (Palace 7)

4pm – 5pm

EverQuest - Game Mechanics

Panelists - Jonathan Caraker, David Ford, Adam Bell, Ed Hardin, Doug Cronkhite, Ryan Barker, John Boomershine. Overview and Q&A discussion on spells, AA, tradeskills, items, and other game mechanics.

Firiona (Bronze 1/2)

4pm – 5pm

EverQuest II - "To Infinity and Beyond" - Part I

Panelists - Chris Kozak, Josh Kriegshauser, Emily Taylor, Jason Woerner, Brett Sceinertt, Greg Spence, Dave Brown, Paul Molina, Nathan McCall, Kyle Vallee, Ryan Favale, Tom Tobey, Carlos Moram, Jen Gerull, Rich Waters, and Nick Parkinson. The future of EQII, where it's going and how it's going to get there.

Antonia Bayle (Silver)

4pm – 5pm

Star Wars Galaxies Galactic Gathering - Part I

Panelists - Christopher S. Field, Tony Tyson, Jesse Benjamin, Matt Boudreaux, Michael Farone, James Michener, LucasArts. Join the Star Wars Galaxies teams from Sony Online Entertainment and LucasArts for a discussion on all things related to the game, and be one of the first to find out about what is coming next! Meet the people behind the game, and chat with them about the past, present and future of Star Wars Galaxies. Bring your wish list, questions, and feedback – we want to hear from you! The Galactic Gathering is two hours long.

Leia (Bronze 3/4)

4pm – 5pm

Bringing the DC Universe to Life Online Part I

Panelists - Senior Producer Wes Yanagi, Creative Director Jens Andersen and Executive Creative Director and legendary Comic Book Artist Jim Lee! Creating an online world that encompasses and stays true to the entire DC Universe is no small task. In this panel, the creative team behind DC Universe Online will discuss the challenges and opportunities involved in bringing this legendary comic book universe to life in an online game world. Bring your poster from your goodie bag and stick around for Part II!

Lex Corp (Palace 3)

5pm – 6pm

EverQuest - Highlights of the Next Expansion

Panelists - Alan VanCouvering, Ryan Barker, David Ford, Adam Bell, John Boomershine. A sneak peek of the upcoming expansion for EverQuest.

Firiona (Bronze 1/2)

5pm – 6pm

EverQuest II - "To Infinity and Beyond" - Part II

Panelists - Chris Kozak, Josh Kriegshauser, Emily Taylor, Jason Woerner, Brett Sceinertt, Greg Spence, Dave Brown, Paul Molina, Nathan McCall, Kyle Vallee, Ryan Favale, Tom Tobey, Carlos Moram, Jen Gerull, Rich Waters, and Nick Parkinson. The future of EQII, where it's going and how it's going to get there.

Antonia Bayle (Silver)

5pm – 6pm

Star Wars Galaxies Galactic Gathering - Part II

Panelists - Christopher S. Field, Tony Tyson, Jesse Benjamin, Matt Boudreaux, Michael Farone, James Michener, LucasArts. Join the Star Wars Galaxies teams from Sony Online Entertainment and LucasArts for a discussion on all things related to the game, and be one of the first to find out about what is coming next! Meet the people behind the game, and chat with them about the past, present and future of Star Wars Galaxies. Bring your wish list, questions, and feedback – we want to hear from you! The Galactic Gathering is two hours long.

Leia (Bronze 3/4)

5pm – 6pm

Bringing the DC Universe to Life Online Part II

Panelists - Senior Producer Wes Yanagi, Creative Director Jens Andersen and Executive Creative Director and legendary Comic Book Artist Jim Lee! Creating an online world that encompasses and stays true to the entire DC Universe is no small task. In this panel, the creative team behind DC Universe Online will discuss the challenges and opportunities involved in bringing this legendary comic book universe to life in an online game world. Be sure to get your poster (from your attendee goodie bag) signed by legendary comic book artist Jim Lee!

Lex Corp (Palace 3)

4pm

Silent Auction Ends

Hope you won your favorite items!

Grand Ballroom

8pm

Grand Banquet and Costume Contest

All-Access passholders only. Full buffet dinner will be served. Cash bar available with valid ID.

Bally's Event Center

Guest Check-Out

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