SOE Live and the DCUO Tournament

Hello again everyone,

I'd like to invite you to exciting Las Vegas, Nevada next month for SOE Live. In case you're not familiar with it, SOE Live is a celebration of all SOE games and players. It's designed to bring gamers and developers together for four days of talks, tournaments, and fun. It's the one gaming event that I've always wanted to go to but haven't been able to. When I was a programmer at SOE from 2000 to 2003 I always wanted to go to Fan Faire (the precursor to SOE Live), but could never make it. So, in some ways, this is a dream come true for me.

Legends PvP Tournament

For the first time ever, we're setting up a tournament with a cash payout for the winners. The first-place team will take home $3000. In all, there will be three winning teams. We're setting up a special 2 versus 2 Legends PvP map and will have our players battle it out in a single-elimination tournament. It will all come down to a Gold Medal and Bronze Medal game to decide the outcome. I'm especially excited about this event, since I'd ultimately like to see Legends PvP become a viable tournament (e-sport) game. So, practice over the next few weeks. It could really pay off.

The Next Big Thing

The topic I'm most looking forward to discussing at SOE Live is what I'm calling The Next Big Thing. In this session, we'll discuss our plans after DLC 5, The Hand of Fate. I can't really say more just yet, but I can't wait to get feedback from DC fans on our next major feature.

Player Panels

Given how vocal and inventive our forums are, I'm willing to bet that there are more than a few DCUO fans that would like to get behind the mic and moderate a panel discussion. For the first time, we've set aside a room so our players can devise and host their own panels. Sessions can be group or solo, a panel of up to four people.

NOTES:

• Presenters and panelists will receive a free all-access pass to SOE Live.
• Have your presentation/supporting material pre-loaded on your laptop.
• It's unlikely we'll be able to accommodate all submissions, so please don't be disappointed if yours is not selected this year.
• We encourage and expect open and constructive discourse. Trolling won't be accepted.

To kick things off, here a few ideas that could make for interesting Player Panels (not that I'm saying these should be the topics we go with):

• Future Features Discussion
• Powers Debate
• User-Generated Content in a Licensed MMO - Can it Work?
• Creating Great Player-Run Events
• How to Design and Run a Great Fansite

Other Developer Panels

Of course there will be other panels where our players will have a chance to interface with the DCUO development team and talk about the things that most interest them - PvP, Combat/Powers, iconic locations in the DC Universe, really whatever makes sense and interests our players.

I hope to see as many of you there as can make it to Vegas October 18-21. Happy gaming!

Best,
Larry