Out of Game Events and Gatherings

So as we start planning for EVE Vegas 2014 after last year's successful ramp-up, we'd love to hear what direction we should take with the next one which will most likely take place sometime in Oct/Nov.

We have our own ideas and we've learned a lot from past EVE Vegases (that's a word right?), but we'd like to hear what you think, whether you're an EVE Vegas veteran, a one hit wonder planning a comeback, or someone who's merely interested and have yet to take the leap.

Do you want more presentations? Less presentations? Different topics? Did you like the activities? Any other activities we should definitely add? What's the best venue? Did you like the PVP room? Were the catering options ok or do you want us to do something differently there? etc etc.

Let's talk Vegas, baby!!

I LOVED the pvp room. That was awesome. Maybe a few less presentations. I like the smaller the groups where its easier to talk and have more discussions. Also would like to do more get to know each other things. Party bus was a blast!!!!

I attended this year and enjoyed it.

I thought Javajunky's presentation on how alliance logistics worked was great. More stuff that people can learn from would be my recommendation.

More presentations about 3rd party tools would be great. Maybe 5-10 minute per tool and then a round of discussion. There is a huge reliance on out of game tools by Eve players that it should be an area of discussion.

Perhaps round tables for players about topics they are interested in, logistics, small gang PvP, industry, wormholes, etc. That would create a chance for players with similar playstyles to meet, chat, and lead to in game collaboration. CCP devs could attend these to hear what these specialty groups are talking about.

Pain point: The actual schedule of events was only given out at the last minute and a bit confusing.

Would be nice: Better name tags. Printed with info like in-game name, corp, alliance, etc. for easy badge surfing.

I attended this year and had a blast, due to time of year, I can't attend fanfest, so this is next best thing


Keynote was nice and the fact that some tidbits about Rubicon were held back for EvE Vegas was nice

I personally liked the hotel, the walk to the conference was not bad and 10,000 poker players make that same walk, don't understand the "Walk was so long" I guess people have never been to some of the crappy hotels and small convention halls

The Poker tourny in lieu of binge drinking was awesome, but the logging in to send isk was a PITA to be mild, maybe CCP just giving out a prize(S) could alleviate a lot of that.

I realize sideroom roundtables are kinda limited based on developers or others who attend, but i liked them and would like to see them expanded

Alliance panels would be awesome, but the logistics behind this may be a bit of a reach for EvE Vegas until the size gets a bit bigger

The round robin PvP room was nice, but maybe also give a chance for a bit more organized ladder system intermixed with round robin

More Guard / Saberwing presentations! Yeahhhh!

It was one of my favorite moments for sure, too bad the ride was short

I would like more time to interact with the Devs.

Also I have one gripe about the Rio: They charge for internet access. We are having a convention about an internet game, with a wall up between us and the internet? Huh? To be fair because we were part of a convention we all did get free access for one computer. But that meant I had to leave my computer in the room for my wife when I want to the convention.

I mentioned this to some of the CCP employees and got knowing, exasperated looks.

I saw people getting off the bus, I am SUPRISED you remember, or did someone take pictures and tell you hat happened later :)

I would love to come. But I live in Florida. :( Maybe one day!

I along with a couple of others came from the UK, was a blast so you have no excuse ;-)

Rio was pretty darn decent and wouldn't be unhappy if the next one was held there, please confirm the dates as early as possible it does cut down on the cost for people like me.

+1 will do again


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