We had a blast at SOE Fan Faire 2011 last month, but it's already time to start planning out next year's convention! Community Relations Project Manager Aimee "Ashlanne" Rekoske has confirmed that Fan Faire 2012 will once again be held at Bally’s in Las Vegas. There are three openings available at the hotel in the fall, and SOE needs your help with picking the dates. Here are the possibilities:

• September 13-16, 2012
• September 27-30, 2012
• October 18-21, 2012

The poll will remain open until August 19 at 10 a.m. PDT, so make your voice heard! The weekend in October currently has a substantial lead, but that could easily change as more players cast their votes.

Also, you may be wondering why the 2012 dates aren't in the summer. Linda "Brasse" Carlson, SOE's director of global community relations, said that these three weekends are the only ones Bally's has available in 2012. That's it! As for why Fan Faire will once again be held at Bally's, it's the most affordable solution for both the players and SOE. You can read her honest and in-depth response after the jump.