From 2012 to 2018 I made the pilgrimage every year to Reykjavik, Iceland to attend the EVE Fanfest event held in the city's Harpa Concert Hall and Convention Center. Since my trip was cancelled in 2020 due to the response to the COVID pandemic, I have not returned. But that doesn't mean my interest in the event has diminished. I plan on watching the festivities on the Twitch stream this year. As I do every year, here are my thoughts on the schedule.
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Friday
1000 - Welcome Ceremony - I've always thought of the welcome ceremony as an opportunity to set expectations, take care of housekeeping, and wait for stragglers from the drinking of the previous night to filter in. Since I live in a UTC -5 time zone, I might skip the session.
1030 - 20 Years of Capsuleer Data - While I would prefer to see the data since the previous Fanfest, or better yet a more in-depth look at economic data, I understand the desire for the session. After all, a game only turns 20 once, right? A worthwhile session to watch, but I'll catch it later on the VOD.
1130 - The James Webb Telescope: From First Light to New Planets - Given the recent news about the James Webb Telescope and how the images it has captured has turned the world view of astrophysicists upside down, I might wake up a little early and catch this session live. Apparently the science isn't settled after all. Plus, the session blends nicely into the next event.
1230 - What Has Project Discovery Discovered? - I have spent so many hours playing all three versions of Project Discovery. I really want to know the results, especially from some real life experts. For me, a must see.
1330 - Predicting Behavior in Conflict: Game Theory and EVE Online - A player presentation, I don't know much beyond the title. Plus, since I am working on Friday, I'll have to catch the session on replay.
1500 - EVE Keynote - The EVE Keynote is must see Twitch. If the session holds true to history, Hilmar and his leadership team will discuss the year that was and plans for the next year. The only reason I won't watch the session is work. I plan to have the stream on in the background and then watch the stream after the work day is complete. Also, I expect the session to last at least 90 minutes as Hilmar will probably discuss other subjects than EVE.
Saturday
1000 - The Building Blocks of New Eden - I suspect the session is a developer talking about ... something. The title is intriguing. Not intriguing enough to wake up at 5am to watch, but enough I'll watch the session on the VOD on Saturday.
1100 - Art of EVE - The art team's traditional presentation. EVE is such a pretty game and the art team deserves the time to show off. With all the graphical upgrades occurring, we may even see some news come out of the presentation this year.
1230 - EVE [REDACTED] - I suspect this is the presentation discussing the upcoming 4th quarter 2023 expansion. At least, I hope so. If we hear about Project Awakening instead, people will riot. Which might not be such a good idea as some of those Reykjavik police officers are huge. In order to avoid an international incident, I really hope this is expansion news.
1400 - EVE's Place in the MMO Multiverse - A presentation by Andrew Groen, the author of two history books covering the EVE's null sec wars. If you don't play EVE, still a presentation to watch.
1500 - Real Life Skill Training With EVE - Honestly, how EVE applies to real life is an old topic. I know Hilmar loves the idea, but I think I'll check out on this one.
1630 - Closing Ceremony - When I attend these EVE events, the closing ceremony is always a bittersweet event. Prizes are handed out, the staff says goodbye, and then we say goodbye to the friends we made over the last few days. I might watch if only to get a rundown from the hosts on the stream of what we watched over the two days of streaming.
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