My FanFest 2007 Story...

[Jonel]

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Here's the story...

I forgot to pre-register to the Fan Fest. As I was about to pre-register online at the last minute, S-E announced that they have sold out of pre-register tickets. But, they will have walk-in registrations available throughout the event. So that gave me some hope.

I arrive in Anaheim around 11:00PM (Thursday), checked-in, and went to bed. Friday morning, I head to the S-E counter for walk-in registration. They told me that they sold out within two hours of opening registrations the night before. So I'm trying to explain to the guy my situation and he tells me to check back periodically throughout the day to see if I can replace any "no-shows." That was fine, I'll come back at another time to try my luck.

So I return to the counter a few hours later and I was told to speak to the person in charge of the registration staff. This guy, was a pasty-faced, bloodshot, overweight jackass that seemed completely drunk with power. I mean, he was a real asshole. And that says alot, coming from me.

I try to explain my situation with him and he's just giving me this rhetoric that basically says "GTFO." His demeanor was very cocky. As much as I wanted to hop over the counter and sock that bitch in the face, I restrained myself. In hopes that I wont end up on the next morning's front page: "Video Game Festival Attendee Causes Riot." And there would be a picture of me whacking this guy over the head with a chair.

A few hours pass by in the hotel room. Thank God I brought my PSP. Because those few hours seemed like forever. My friends come back to the room and they were telling me about all the stuff I was missing at the Festival, how great it is, the new jobs, the events, etc. I just about had it. I didn't wanna be stuck in my hotel room playing with my dick for the next few days, something needs to be done.

A few of us came up with some pretty wild schemes of how to get me into the FanFest. One idea was have Person A & Person B walk through the checkpoint. Person B would hide Person A's badge in his bag, exit through the checkpoint, and hand to me. This plan could work, but what a hassle.

I examined the badge more carefully and it seems fairly simple to duplicate. But that would mean I would need access to a scanner, a high quality color printer, a desktop with photoshop installed, and a laminator. Where would I go to find all those things? So we did a search with someone's laptop and found a Kinko's located right across the street, inside the next hotel's mini-mall. Holy shit, what are the odds?

I call the Kinko's and ask:

Jonel: "Hi, do you guys have a scanner?"
Kinko's: "Yes, we do."
Jonel: "Do you guys have photoshop?"
Kinko's: "Yes, we do."
Jonel: "Do you guys have a printer?"
Kinko's: "Yes, we do."
Jonel: "Do you guys have a laminator?"
Kinko's: "Yes, we do."
Jonel: "I'll be right over."

My friend and I head to the Kinko's and after 15 minutes, I came back into the hotel room with an exact duplicate of the original badge. As I was working on photoshop, my friend was watching me in disbelief. I think I made it look too easy. No, it was very fucking easy. My friend gave me the lace used to attach the badge and he returned to the counter asking for a replacement. They gladly gave him a new lace. The party I was with couldn't tell the difference between the two. Other than the printed name. It was an exact duplicate.

And so, the moment of truth...

We return to the main hall where the Dev. Panel was taking place. A big ass Samoan motherfucker was standing guard at the checkpoint door. I was next in line, the guy looks at me and sticks out his arm (which is the size of my fucking thigh) and says "HOLD IT RIGHT THERE! LET ME SEE YOUR BADGE!"

My heart just dropped to the floor. My friends behind me were in utter silence and their faces were in total shock.

I hand the guy my badge. He looks at me. He looks at the badge. He looks at me again, and says...

"Okay, go on in."

After my friends got themselves cleared, we just stopped and gave a huge laugh. It was fucking great. It worked! HAHAHA.

So I sit myself down at the Leviathan table and met with everyone else. I was able to participate in all the events. But that entire ordeal, was absolutely priceless and will be the most memorable thing I will walk away with from FanFest.

Thanks for the great time, guys. I had a blast!

[drwaffles]

BG hosts blogs now?

[Goddess]

Wow, sorry to hear you had such a rough time, but it seems like it was all worth it. I know I had lots of fun there. :D /cheers

[LinktheDeme]

Are those just different photographs of the same thing? Cause the one on the left looks much less detailed, probably enough to be able to tell the difference if compared.

[Jonel]

It's probably the camera quality. My friend took the pic with his phone.

BTW: Thank you, BG Moderators. I could understand that you would need to move this topic to another section. But Newbie Advice? Are you fucking serious? You could've moved it to General Discussion, at least. I would've liked to keep it at APD because it gets more traffic where I could share my story. And God forbid we talk about anything FFXI related in APD. That section is more suited for wiki drama and debates on which dagger is better. Newbie Advice seems more appropiate. Fucking powertripping asshole moderators.

[Aravil]

Could've had your friends do what we did for Taj: we told the receptionists that my badge had been thrown out by the maid of our hotel, and I needed a new one. After some discussion they decided, despite being against their policy, to give me a new badge. Just had to put on the badges backwards and nobody was the wiser.

[sleekmotorwurkz]

Same thing happened to a ls member. Drove 5 hours to get to fanfest and arrived approx 4am on thursday night. First day me and another ls member just gave our passes to him and swapped back and forth. After we realized the only thing they were checking passes for was the actual events he just came everywhere with us. He didnt get to play wotg or do the serpent generals or anything but he was able to see the special events and the dev panels.

[Sonomaa]

It's probably the camera quality. My friend took the pic with his phone.

BTW: Thank you, BG Moderators. I could understand that you would need to move this topic to another section. But Newbie Advice? Are you fucking serious? You could've moved it to General Discussion, at least. I would've liked to keep it at APD because it gets more traffic where I could share my story. And God forbid we talk about anything FFXI related in APD. That section is more suited for wiki drama and debates on which dagger is better. Newbie Advice seems more appropiate. Fucking powertripping asshole moderators.

I didnt move this topic, but I would have.

Does this qualify as advanced discussion about endgame portions of the game? No.
Does this qualify as general discussion of broad topics that do not include FFXI? Also No.
We have a rule about people using advanced to generate more hype and such about their topics, I could draw you in under that rule and offer you a free trip to banland for a short time, but Im in a moderately bad mood, so Ill hold my temper.
Wait a minute, did you just call us fucking powertripping asshole moderators...

[Judai]

^rofl

what in the world made him think this was advanced... funny story, I guess, if you are 15 and into that whole omgfakeID thing. There should be a forum for topcis like this.... I wonder what we could call it.

[Jonel]

It's probably the camera quality. My friend took the pic with his phone.

BTW: Thank you, BG Moderators. I could understand that you would need to move this topic to another section. But Newbie Advice? Are you fucking serious? You could've moved it to General Discussion, at least. I would've liked to keep it at APD because it gets more traffic where I could share my story. And God forbid we talk about anything FFXI related in APD. That section is more suited for wiki drama and debates on which dagger is better. Newbie Advice seems more appropiate. Fucking powertripping asshole moderators.

I didnt move this topic, but I would have.

Does this qualify as advanced discussion about endgame portions of the game? No.
Does this qualify as general discussion of broad topics that do not include FFXI? Also No.
We have a rule about people using advanced to generate more hype and such about their topics, I could draw you in under that rule and offer you a free trip to banland for a short time, but Im in a moderately bad mood, so Ill hold my temper.
Wait a minute, did you just call us fucking powertripping asshole moderators...

Hi, Sonomaa. Remember this:

What belongs here.

Newer questions, simple questions. If you dont have several 75 jobs, if you dont participate in an endgame linkshell (endgame is more than just sky), or you have something your worried you might get your head snapped off in the larger section goes here.

PLAYERS WHO POST REQUESTS FOR ADVICE HERE SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. This is not a zam or a KI section, this is to keep a civilized tone on simple questions. Once the question has been answered, the topic might be locked (moderators take note).

Please refer to the Wikipedia as it is a avalanche of information. http://bg-wiki.com/
If your scared about posting, go here for simple questions and stay out of the big section

I'm not saying you did it. But whoever did it. And their reason for throwing my topic in this section, and your own reason for topics categorized under Newbie Advice, contradicts one another. So, does my topic belong under Newbie Advice? No. Does my topic belong under APD? Maybe not, but I've stated my reasons for why I posted it there. Does it belong under GD? Perhaps.

[aurik]

How about I move it to the trash can instead? Seriously, good story, but get the stick out of your ass re: where your topic ends up.

[Not Kuno]

I liked the story till it got to the part where the guy was arguing with Sonomaa.

[Jonel]

^rofl

what in the world made him think this was advanced... funny story, I guess, if you are 15 and into that whole omgfakeID thing. There should be a forum for topcis like this.... I wonder what we could call it.

Asskisser, much?

[Judai]

considering I've been warned to stfu about small discussions/arguements I get into on topics I am rolfing at you right now for calling me an asskisser. Srry you think your topic was hot shit but it's not "advanced" in any way.

[Jonel]

You know what, just delete the thread altogether.

Oh no, you messed with a moderator, quick...grab the pitchforks! Fuckin' Nazis. lol.

God forbid someone argue with one of your beloved members. lawlercups.

[aurik]

Let the record show this topic was ruined because the OP acted like a retard.