Suggestions for Future Fan Fests

[Zirael_Foxfire]

I had fun.
Mini games and mini-events were good idea and made sure even if you brought in friends or GF/BF who don't play, they could enjoy themselves even not knowing anything about the game. Multi floored venue you actually have to -explore- to find things worked out very well. Making your way to the Quartermaster felt like a quest on itself (not sarcasm), and stumbling upon the Aetheryte was a nice wow! moment.

I enjoyed the 'quests' to get extra loot throughout the day. It's like catnip for MMORPG players! I doubt even Miqote dancers sporting coeurl tongas would've beaten that feel of enjoyment. Hmm, on second thought tho, let's have both next time!

Staff were nice and helpful and did their best to help us have fun.

Things you could improve:

- I don't think German or French community team was present? Well, not that I've looked too hard, but I noticed quite few DE/FR people and it would've been nice if they had someone from organisers speaking their language to talk to. If EU reps were around and I didn't notice you, my apologies. But maybe make yourselves more visible next time?

- Merchandise shop was a disaster...

- There was definitely not enough tickets, I'm sure there were many more people wanting to come for the event than actual tickets.

- VIP tickets were gone in like 10min when sales started three months ago. Those who had to be at work/school/holiday/hospital had no chance. I realise you don't really care who buys the ticket, you just want it sold, but I think a lottery in this case would've been more appropriate. If someone didn't get a VIP ticket, they'd get a guaranteed normal ticket, to avoid people having to double-book in case they don't win VIP ticket.

- would've been nice if you reserved like 100-200 tickets and put them on sale like 4 weeks before event for people who find themselves capable and wanting to come after all.

- No one told us there was free WiFi for event participants. Pleasant surprise.

- I haven't noticed much Dev/community team presence on the floors. I know you guys must be tired from all the travelling, interviews and event preparations and I wasn't present everywhere all the time, so maybe I missed you.

- There was no raffle, unlike in NA. I'm not asking for big things like $1000 graphics cards, but some people getting like 1-3 month game time cards for them or their friends, or few free copies of the game with Dev autographs as a giveaway wouldn't hurt. Or those metal-like pins with job logos NA people got.

- I know it depends what kind of sponsors you get, but mice weren't what a MMORPG player would expect. I'm sure they are fine for FPS games (they were actually quite comfortable), but next time Naga or G600 please, or let us bring our own gear.