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SOE Live is the name for what used to be called the Fan Faire.

Every year SOE had an event where players of their various games gather to discuss issues with the SOE staff and PARTY!

With the 2015 acquisition of SOE by Columbus Nova (becoming Daybreak Game Company), it was announced by Linda "Brasse" Carlson, Daybreak Community Manager, on her Facebook feed: "For those asking about SOE Live: we are taking a hiatus from our annual Live event to shift our focus to our exciting transition and the future of Daybreak Game Company."been announced there will be no SOE Live or similar official event in the future.

In 2015, an unofficial event was planned.

In 2020, Daybreak was sold to EG7 Global. I have not seen any announcement that I can recall changing their stance on Fan Faire.

On February 22, 2024, Darkpaw announced Fippy Fest 2024 to take place on June 15, 2024.

Fippy Fest 2024

Fippy Fest 2024 will take place on June 15, 2024 at San Diego, California.

This digital-first, live-streamed event is a must-watch for EverQuest fans around the world and across the decades. Tune in as we look back to the past and be the first to hear about the future of EQ and EQII. We're also bringing back the much-beloved Q&A panels from Fan Faires of the past.

The live stream will be free to watch. However, there are additional options available.

In person

Those wishing to attend in-person may do so by buying tickets for $1,499. The two-day event for in-person attendees, begins on June 14, 2024, at 9 am PDT. The livestream will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, and will go on until the evening of that day.

While the specific panels and activities are still under wraps, anticipate this two-day event to be filled with engaging content tailored for the EverQuest® and EverQuest II communities. From deep dives into game lore and discussions to numerous opportunities to interact with the game teams, it will be something that every EverQuest®/EverQuest II fan would love.

This includes face-to-face time with developers, all digital items from the VIP Pack, a physical swag bag with exclusive Fippy Fest in-person items, and more to be announced.

Digital access

Additional live stream options include the ability to ask the development team questions, as well as in-game items.
Q&A questions will be read in the order they are received. All questions may not be read due to the number, length, and available time. Daybreak Games employees reserve the right to remove questions that we deem are abusive, inflammatory, or otherwise inappropriate.

The follow editions are available:

  • Fan Edition $50
  • Booster Edition: $100
  • Patron Edition: $150
  • VIP Edition $250

History

For the past several years, SOE Live has hosted The EverQuest® Death, Death, Death Challenge which awards cash prizes.

2014

For 2014 it took place at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Aug. 14 – Aug. 17, 2014. Registration opened on April 4.

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that its annual community fan event, SOE Live, will take place at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Aug. 14 – Aug. 17, 2014.

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Additional information will be announced in the upcoming months.

SOE Live tickets will be available for purchase in early 2014.

SOE Announces SOE Live 2014!

Live Stream Schedule

SOE Live Stream Schedule

(All times in PDT - Programming subject to change)

  • Thursday 08/14
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Welcome Reception
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM: H1Z1 Overnight Gaming
  • Friday 08/15
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM: Welcome to the SOE Day #2
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM: Landmark Keynote
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: EQ Next Keynote
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: PlanetSide2 Featuring Matt Higby & Your Favorite Twitch Streamers
12:00 PM - 12:55 PM: EQII Keynote
1:00 PM - 1:55 PM: EQ Keynote Expansion
2:00 PM - 2:55 PM: DCUO Keynote
3:00 PM - 3:55 PM: H1Z1 Keynote
4:00 PM - 4:55 PM: PS2 Keynote
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: EQ & EQII Tournaments
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: The Classes of EverQuest Next Panel
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Dead Carpet at the SOE Live Zombie Prom Party
  • Saturday 08/16
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM: Welcome to the SOE Day #3
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Player Studio Panel
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: DCUO Tournament
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: The AngryJoe Show Plays H1Z1 with the Devs!
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: PS2 Tournament
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Year of EverQuest
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Grand Banquet

2013

SOE Live 2013 logo (Image: Sony Online Entertainment)

The SOE Live official web site announces it will be at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on August 1 – 4, 2013.

Date

August 1 – 4, 2013

Place

Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas - 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Videos

Livestream

YouTube

2012

SOE finally announces:

Mark your calendars for October 18-21! Sony Online Entertainment is bringing all the fun of Fan Faire back to Bally’s Las Vegas with a new name, SOE Live!

Danicia, SOE Community Relations

Date

  • October 18 – 21, 2012

Place

Events



SOE Live All Access Pass purchasers

Vampire Mercenary
Fancy Dress Only in-house painting
  • Those who purchased an SOE Live All Access Pass will receive the Rain of Fear Standard edition at no extra cost. For an additional $20 they may pre-order the Digital Collector's Edition instead.
  • All Access Pass purchasers will also receive a Bloodstained Contract. This item, once consumed, allows you to purchase a Vampire Mercenary from the special mercenaries vendor, Hadya Ware, in the Plane of Knowledge. Claim it in-game after Nov. 4, 2012.
  • In Legends of Norrath, the in-game item is the Fancy Dress Only in-house painting. This item is delivered via a loot card. It doesn’t matter if you play EverQuest or EverQuest 2, this item is for you!

Past years

Fan Faire

  • 2011: July 7 - 9 at Bally's in Las Vegas, NV
  • 2010: August 5 - 8 at Bally's in Las Vegas, NV
  • 2009: June 25 - 28 at Bally's in Las Vegas, NV
  • 2008: August 14 - 17 at the Hilton in Las Vegas, NV
  • 2007: August 2 - 5 in Las Vegas, NV
  • 2006: April 6 - 8 in Atlanta, GA
  • 2005: June 9 - 11 in Las Vegas, NV
  • 2004: April 1-4 in Las Vegas, NV
  • 2004: October 27 - 30 in New Orleans, LA


  • 2003: March 28 - 30 in Las Vegas, NV
  • 2003: September 26 - 28 in Chicago, IL


  • 2002: January 25 - 26 in Dallas, TX
  • 2002: April 19 - 20 in Seattle, WA
  • 2002: August 2 - 3 in Boston, MA
  • 2002: November 8 - 9 in San Francisco, CA


  • 2001: February 3 - 4 in Baltimore, MD
  • 2001: April 6 - 7 in San Diego, CA
  • 2001: June 15 - 16 in Minneapolis, MN
  • 2001: September 15 - 16 in Paris, France (Canceled due to lack of European interest in attending)
  • 2001: October 19 - 20 in Orlando, FL


  • 2000: March 4 in St. Louis, MO (Player organized, with SOE representatives. Not technically a "Fan Faire".)
  • 2000: November 4 - 5 in Las Vegas, NV