Announcing FINAL FANTASY XI Fan Festival 2006!Follow

I would have gone, but there are too many gilsellers at the camp.

I may have a target on my back for stating this but yes, I'll be going... Its 30 mins from my house... How can I not?

I think you'd also have to go that thursday night as well, but I am not sure about that yet, cause of the "meet & greet" session. It would be nice to see you there, though, 6. But what I do know is - Its $100 at the door btw.

Edited, Thu Jan 5 13:49:20 2006 by Marleau

I more than certainly will, especially about that topic... The BST job is all but useless now, as most exp parties shun them in the first place. I wonder what they'll do to correct the problem, so yeah... just remind me about it in tell or on here and I'll ask them.

Glitterngld, I live in LA, always have... I was born and raised here, thus I can be a tad more accomodating with hotel preferences.... LA, like Shiva, is also on an inflation roll in some areas, especially in as posh an area as Santa Monica is. I can be most accomodating, especially since the hotels they're recommending are well... too expensive.

For the accomodations, $300 a day is asking too much.... $150-$300 for three days is a tad better, dont you think? If so, what kind of hotel are you looking for? A Motel 6 or a Sheraton kinda thing? I can give you many options in safe neighborhoods around the city. If you prefer driving a car or taking a bus or something to the event please let me know so I can be most accomodating to you. I can offer directions from the hotel and such. I can also offer alternate secret routes if things on the freeway get bad, or if you're taking the bus, which route is easiest for you I will tell you. I've ridden the system since 8th grade, so I know more than I should.

Speaking of, how far distance wise did you wish to go? I know some decent hotels outside Santa Monica that are decent in price... You shouldn't be over $300 at those spots... Some may not be in the BEST of spots, but they're safe enough...

/tell me for any questions, or type a response here. I'll be at work for a few more hours -.-

That all depends where you're going to be staying at.... Are you taking a bus or renting a car. I assume you're flying into LAX, right? Some people tend to fly into Burbank or Ontario for cheaper flight rates ^.- LAX, however, is still the closest airport to the event, which is what I assume youre flying into... If you're taking a bus, here's the lowdown on the Airport area:

The problem with LAX is the numerous bus systems that go to the airport-bus terminal outside of the airport entrance, so it might be confusing at first. Theres:

- The Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, a personal favorite of mine, which will take you to Santa Monica (The 3 goes from the airport to the pier... The Pier, btw, is classified as the Third Street Promenade area, which is within walking distance to the pier. Also note that 3rd St is also a pedestrian-only street, so you'll be stopping close to 4th st. ^.- This is the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus website for more information:

www.bigbluebus.com/home/index.asp

If you're choosing a hotel close to the airport, I reccomend looking at this bus system so you can take Route 3, so you at least know you can get to the event with no trouble. The SM Blue Bus Route 3 runs til 11pm so thats just a heads up. Last 3 Bus from 4th And Santa Monica Blvd to the Airport on the weekends is 11:15 pm, so you can easily pull this off. I've been checking out the SM website while at work.

- The Metro, which takes you anywhere in LA, but also to Santa Monica (Routes 4, 20, 720, 33 and many others go to the Pier from my house)... The one thing about the Metro system with the Lines in Santa Monica that I can promise for sure: The routes that go to Downtown LA from the pier are 24-7, thus you'll be able to get to your room if its in Downtown or somewhere on Wilshire Blvd or Santa Monica Blvd. The website for the info on this system:

www.mta.net

- The Airport shuttle buses, which go to and from the airport to different areas surrounding the airport... They also go to the nearby Metro Green Line which if you transfer to a couple of other trains, can take you to Hollywood, Pasadena, Downtown LA or Long Beach... The trains run til midnight. The Airport Shuttles, I believe, are 24-7 to accomodate the nightly passengers, but I am not sure about that one.

- The other two city buses that will have no use for you whatsoever, the Culver Citybus and Torrance Transit. They go to Torrance and Culver City, which have no reason to take them. Neither city is close to the event area.

Hope this info helps for you in choosing a decent hotel by the airport! ^.-

Edited, Thu Jan 12 13:16:02 2006 by Marleau

Edited, Thu Jan 12 13:20:44 2006 by Marleau

The parking at the festival itself will be hellacious since its at the SM Pier... It's bad enough with the people who are NOT going to the festival (theres 2 malls in the area - the Promenade itself and Santa Monica Place next door, not to mention the beach itself! >.<), not to mention the inclusion of people on the other servers who are in the process of planning similar welcome gatherings.

But, of course, yours truly has a plan to this as well, should you see the need for it. Glitterngld brought up a good point, though... The hotels in Santa Monica are not cheap... So, just out of the blue, where did you want to stay? By the airport? Probably not... If you do, then just take the SM Bus as you've already read in my last post.

In a case like yours, Six, why not give Downtown LA, the San Fernando Valley, or Hollywood a try? Maybe if you're early enough and in the area, and because you're a friend of mine, you could even come with me, Beuwolf, and Hiei if you want to. Hiei and I live within walking distance of the Downtown area, plus we're close to a Red Line station, so we can join up to make it easier for you as I am getting Beuwolf to drive us... ^.-

At least you can get home to/from the festival by bus from each of these areas, and as I said before, the Metro system to downtown is 24-7, plus I may even help with the ride home. Plus, your car will be fine where it is and you wouldn't have to pay excess charges, should the hotel/parking lot at the airport be forcing you to. You're free to come along if you so wish. Its only one bus ride from Downtown so it will be fast. Plus, you got a friend coming with.

The Red Line is on www.mta.net for more information. Please note you can also take that as well to LAX. But to do so, you must transfer to two other lines - Blue, then Green...

The hotel rates are at least in the $200-$250 for the three days range in the areas I've mentioned, and it should also .... The airport should be no different but please keep in mind that area should be clustered with people.... I just hope they won't all be sold out should you choose to stay there instead.

/tell me for more info.

Edited, Thu Jan 12 21:38:52 2006 by Marleau

WOOHOO I found a awsome deal on a room and flight Im booked !
\(^.^)/

Chances are the I may go. Not 100% sure tho maybe like 70/30

Marl, I have recieved several tells about this. I would like to clear this issue up. As Marl had indicated, yes I will be driving but only taking Marl, Hiei,6, and a buddy of mine. Remember I drive a SUV and not a bus. I'm not interested taking the whole shiva server or any other server in my car. (Unless you send me a serket ring/astral earring/Hedgehog bomb, only then, I will consider giving rides.)

I will be bringing the fraps.


But I would be more than happy to meet everyone at the event or maybe we can go out drinking. Let me know where u staying by sending tell in-game. I'm also looking forward to meeting others from other servers.

As Marl had indicated, all ls's drama/hate/bs/ aside. It would be awesome to meet each and everyone one of you. I look forward to meeting you, and no i will not be dressed into costume but in common urban clothes.

As for me, since I speak Japanese, I will be asking questions that I get from my JP friends.

See you there people!

The in game item is a moogle rod, can anyone try to find out what it does please? http://www.ffxifestival.com/giveaways.html#ingameitem

and the goobie bag items look good ... wish they put tshirts in it too for the price you have to pay and 1 month of free online play. I want that pc tho it looks like a good pc.

I'm probably not gonna make it. too far from where I live sorta thing. unless my friends, who also play this game, decide to have a road trip down there. odds are not likely though.

okay.. so unfortunately I had to wait to get my tickets..

I figured worst case; I would buy them at the door. The event is now sold out and it has been announced that there will be no more ticket sales (even at the door).

/sigh

Vegas Anyone?