SOE Fan Faire 2007 is almost here! If you’re already signed up to attend, or you’re thinking of stopping by, here is a quick look at the Star Wars Galaxies panels planned for Fan Faire attendees. We look forward to seeing you there!

Bringing Star Wars to Life
Panelists: Alexis Allen and Jake Neri

Find out how ideas become art and how art comes to life in the 3-D world of an MMORPG. Join Star Wars Galaxies Lead Artist Alexis Allen and LucasArts Producer Jake Neri, to see how the art of Star Wars translates into an online game.  

The ENT Session 
Panelists: Thomas “Blixtev” Blair and Jesse “Loche” Benjamin

Entertainers and traders keep the fabric of the galaxy together. We want to help you with your endeavors as you make your way through the universe of Star Wars Galaxies. Dance, craft, and buff your way to this session to give us your ideas for these valuable professions.

What’s Your Story? 
Panelists: Mark “Tunso” Halash and Jason “Pex” Ryan

Creating in-game events is one of the most challenging aspects of any game. The Storyteller feature recently added to Star Wars Galaxies makes it easier for you to share your story. Let’s talk about the process, best practices, and your thoughts on how to keep the stories alive in Star Wars Galaxies.

We’ve Got Plenty of Space… 
Panelists: Jesse “Loche” Benjamin, Travis “Shadowbrak” Hicks, Lorin “DeadMeat” Jameson

We’ve got plenty of space, so what should we do with it? Give us your ideas – no matter how crazy or off the star chart – for what you would like to see for space, ships, piloting, and space combat in Star Wars Galaxies.

The SWG Gathering
Panelists: David “Dev-Vapor” Jones, Thomas “Blixtev” Blair, Mark “Tunso” Halash, Travis “Shadowbrak” Hicks, Jesse “Loche” Benjamin, Lorin “DeadMeat” Jameson , and Jake Neri

Join the Star Wars Galaxies teams from Sony Online Entertainment and LucasArts for a discussion on all things related to the game – and some exciting new information revealed for the first time at this summit! Meet the people behind the game and hear them chat about what the future holds for Star Wars Galaxies. Bring your ideas, questions, and feedback – we want to hear from you!

SWG: Testing 1, 2, 3
Panelists: Taylor “Zoraka” Haley and Dave “Dev-Vapor” Jones

We value your support in keeping the quality of Star Wars Galaxies high. Learn about the testing process of an MMORPG directly from the Star Wars Galaxies QA team, and how you can get involved via the Test Center. 

Let’s Not Fight About Combat 
Panelists: Thomas “Blixtev” Blair and Travis “Shadowbrak” Hicks

If you have questions, comments, concerns, or feedback about all things combat in Star Wars Galaxies, this is the place to be! Join us in this panel to chat about the combat professions and what you’d like to see. Check your blasters at the door.