King's Dinner 2018 - Oct 12, 2018 in Austin - Cloaks, Coins, Sponsorships available to all

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  1. Winfield

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    THANKS FOR ATTENDING!!


    Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

    Announcing a Spectacular Event to
    Dine with Lord British and Darkstarr

    King's Dinner 2018 Web Page

    October 12, 2018 at 5-8 PM CDT
    Tickets on sale through October 8, 2018

    Purchase Cloaks, Tickets, and Sponsorships Here

    Anyone may attend!
    Anyone may buy exclusive cloaks or be a sponsor!

    Developers, past developers, family,
    players, new players, and guests are all welcome!

    Friends of Ultima, Ultima Online, Shroud of the Avatar and more!

    Come dine with us!

    This event is in conjunction with SOTACON - Austin 2018
    SOTACON tickets are not required to attend this dinner.
    See SOTACON Schedule


    This dinner is not included in the SOTACON - Austin 2018 Ticket
    except for SOTACON VIPs

    Buy your tickets early before the seats fill up!

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    KING’S DINNER 2018 AUSTIN
    Featuring
    Richard Garriott "Lord British" and Starr Long "Darkstarr"
    at a medieval-themed all-you-can-eat BBQ dinner

    Special Guests
    David Watson "Iolo"
    Scottie Jones "Lord Nimrond Ionescu"
    Stephen Daniele


    King's Dinner Web Page
    Guest List | Sponsor List

    County Line on the Lake Restaurant
    5204 FM 2222, Austin, Texas

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    Can't attend? See Sponsorship ideas farther down

    Purchase Cloaks, Tickets, and Sponsorships Here

    All Attendees and Sponsors get Exclusive Coins and Cloaks
    Cloaks also sold separately!


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    SPONSORSHIP IDEAS FOR YOU
    All funds help reduce dinner ticket prices & add SWAG, gifts, and entertainment

    YOU DON'T NEED TO ATTEND THE EVENT TO BE A SPONSOR!

    CAN'T ATTEND THE DINNER AND STILL WANT THE COIN?
    Sponsor at the Baron level to get your name in the Program, we mail the Coin to you anywhere in the world, and deliver the Cloak in game. Your contribution goes to shipping costs and supporting the event.​

    WANT TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A SPONSOR AT THE DINNER?
    Sponsor at the Baron level for your Dinner ticket, Coin, Cloak, plus your name, guild, player town, or company in the Program (Guest List and Sponsor List). Increase your level of Sponsorship and get more!​

    ADVERTISE YOUR GUILD, PLAYER TOWN, OR COMPANY!
    Sponsor at the Viscount level to get your name, promotional paragraph, and web link in the Program (Guest List and Sponsor List). Also get Dinner, Coin and Cloak. You don't have to physically attend to Sponsor.​

    SPONSOR AT HIGHER LEVELS FOR MORE RECOGNITION, MEMENTOS, AND THANKS!


    SPECIAL NOTICE: After Dinner on October 12, many of us (including Lord British) will drive 8 minutes to Richard Garriott's Curtain Theater to see the Baron's Men Theatrical Production of Shakespearean "Henry IV Part 1". Ticket box office opens at 7:00 PM, Theater opens at 7:30 PM, Play starts at 8:00 PM. Get tickets ahead of time or at the box office there. Continue a Grand Evening with us!

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    Scene from “Dead of Winter” (October 13, 2017)
    Featuring our friend Scottie Jones (audience left in the chair)

     
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    Winfield Legend of the Hearth

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    KING'S DINNER 2018 AUSTIN
    October 12, 2018

    SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
    ON CLOAKS, TICKETS, AND SPONSORSHIPS

    UNTIL END OF THE R57 DANCE PARTY TODAY (Sep 3, 2018)!

    Please pass the word to others!

    King's Dinner is a not-for-profit event
    directly supporting the Shroud of the Avatar game, developers, and community.


    To celebrate the Grand Opening of our King's Dinner 2018 Ticket Sales, Cloaks, and Sponsorships AND Celebrating the R57 Dance Party ...

    King's Dinner Discounts are NOW online until the end of the Dance Party at 7 PM CDT (NBT), September 3, 2018.
    1. Go to the King's Dinner 2018 Sales Site (PayPal purchases are not eligible, sorry)
    2. Use the following Coupon Codes for purchases:
      • CLOAK1 - In-game Digital Cloak (attendance not required)
      • DINNER4 - Adult Dinner Ticket (ages 13 & up)
      • BARON5 - Dinner and Sponsorship: Baron/Baronness (attendance not required)
    ALL funds go to reducing costs of the dinner for all attendees and developers, along with increasing SWAG, Gifts, and Entertainment! Support your fellow avatars, developers and friends!

    Huzzah!

    Main King's Dinner 2018 Austin Web Page

    BTW: Cloaks are delivered as soon as possible through In-game Mail!

    Thanks!

    -- Winfield
     
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    Yep my cloak arrived immediately
     
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    YEY thanks Winfield for the great events to make sotacon A special event and I look forward to seeing and meating the all avatars.
     
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    Nice!
    I want the Canvas without everything else ^^
     
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    It's been a busy few days with people registering for the King's Dinner, buying cloaks, and Sponsoring the Dinner! Thank you everyone!

    Here is the updated guest list - 42 people signed up so far, capacity is 100 or 150.
    Here is the updated sponsor list - 8 so far - huge thanks!



    New idea: I am working on getting a Caricature Artist to attend the dinner for all three hours - anyone have experience with caricature artists? How fast do they draw one person? Maybe I need two if there is a lot of interest? Maybe I'll book one artist this week, and then if there is more interest, I can book another in two weeks if they are available. It's nice to take more physical things home from the event, right? Thoughts?


    For all the information, go to the King's Dinner Web Page

    Huzzah!
     
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    Winfield Legend of the Hearth

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    I'm headed to Austin on Friday, Sep 7. I'll be at the County Line on the Lake restaurant checking out the pavilion and outdoor grounds. Lots of deco ideas! I'm going to see if they will let me hang Guild Banners on some rope around the Pavilion or outside. I bet they will. Then, people can get their heraldry banners made and bring them if they want for display at the dinner.


    This is what the outside of the pavilion area looks like. And I'm going to look for some boffor swords too through the local RenFest friends and HoBNot / HoBLotH folks.

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    County Line on the Lake outdoor area behind the Pavilion. Nice! Imagine some sword dueling there, eh?
     
  9. Winfield

    Winfield Legend of the Hearth

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    I just met with the manager at the County Line on the Lake restaurant in Austin. Things are working out GREAT!

    • Lord British and Darkstarr will be seated at the head table flanked by 10 "Knights" on either side (the SOTACON VIPs) facing the "citizens" at the long tables. There should be plenty of opportunities for anyone to stand up to toast, challenge, and say witty things!
    • The outdoor area will be like shown in the above picture so there is plenty of room for some boffer sword fighting, if I get swords. If anyone is bringing any, let me know.
    • ALSO, I'll have a rope across the sides of the Pavilion so guilds and avatars can bring their heraldry banners, if you get them made. I can clip your banners up inside the Pavilion after you arrive, and take it down when you leave. I got the PaxLair banner made at https://www.bannersonthecheap.com/ using my SotA heraldry image - turns out well at 2 ft by 2 ft, but I had to edit the graphic for higher rez for a 4 ft by 4 ft banner.
    • I can also show videos and slide shows on a big TV in the reception room (not in the main dining pavilion). If anyone has photos or videos they want me to show, let me know.

    The event is 3 hours, so plenty of time to eat and socialize! This is a sit down, stand up, walk around type event. Go to http://www.winfieldgatherings.com/ and see the King's Dinner 2018 Austin page for all the details, including sponsorships even if you cannot make it to the event in person! Please pass the word and news to your friends!

    Huzzah!
     
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    Winfield Legend of the Hearth

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    ANNOUNCEMENT: Bring your Heraldry Banners to the King's Dinner!

    Consider https://www.bannersonthecheap.com/ to make and deliver your banners within just a few days using your SotA Heraldry Image file! I did! (they work well for the smaller size banners; for 4 ft banners you probably need to photoshop your file to smooth things out for Higher Rez, like I did with the 4 ft PaxLair Banner show below).

    I'm bringing the PaxLair Banner 4 ft by 4 ft and will be on display at the King's Dinner! Bring more banners! They can be smaller too! 2x2, 3x3, etc.

    ALL attendees and sponsors may freely bring and display their Banner(s)! I have the rope and clips; you bring the banners when you arrive and take it when you leave the dinner! Want to send me your banners if you cannot attend? Just contact me!

    Let's see how many and which heraldry banners will fly at the Inaugural King's Dinner! Great photo ops!

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    PaxLair Banner - 4 ft by 4 ft - made by https://www.bannersonthecheap.com/ using modified (increased Rez/photoshop'd) of PaxLair SotA Heraldry image.

    Ideas?

    Huzzah!
     
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    I just added the following to the King's Dinner 2018 web page - reach your favorite devs and former devs and let them know! Pass the word. I will help reach them too as best I can!

    You want to host a Dev? Reach them personally, talk, get them to come, reach me for the special coupon code --- this event is "way more fun" with lots of Devs and former Devs joining us ... all the way back to Ultima I !


    DEVELOPERS AND FORMER DEVELOPERS!

    All of you are specially invited!
    Reach Winfield of PaxLair for special coupon code if you have not received it!
    Bring your family too!

    Grand Duke Sponsors
    specifically donated to help bring you to this event
    giving you a Grand opportunity to meet with all who enjoy your
    continuing creativity and devotion to us players and the gaming industry.

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    Pendant for the Devs!

    Sponsor List (people, guilds, companies!)
    Huzzah! More to announce and more to come! Can't attend? ... you can still Sponsor to help out and get Coins and more! You can also get King's Dinner 2018 Community Cloaks via in-game mail now!

    Go to Main Webpage for King's Dinner at:
    http://www.winfieldgatherings.com/sota-kings-dinner-2018-austin-richard-garriott-starr-long/
    for all the details

    /bow
    Winfield
     
  12. Winfield

    Winfield Legend of the Hearth

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    Whew, I also just added this.... More for the Knights (SOTACON VIPs) ... Daggers! Will they fight for their Lord in the grassy knolls behind the Pavilion at Dinner? Will they bang their daggers to their shields and on the benches at the Baron's Men Play at Curtain Theater after the King's Dinner?

    We shall see what happens!


    SOTACON – Austin 2018 VIPs are Knights also get …

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    Lord British Portrait – SotA Pint Glasses

    AND

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    Knights’ Daggers!
    — boffer type, not sharp .. whew —
    Which Knights are for Lord British or Darkstarr??
    Ten on a side … How will the Knights Decide?
    Come find out!
    /bow
    Winfield

    See all event details at: http://www.winfieldgatherings.com/sota-kings-dinner-2018-austin-richard-garriott-starr-long/
     
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    Winfield Legend of the Hearth

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    I just added this! It keeps getting better for October 12, King's Dinner! Huzzah!

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    Heather Joy – Famous Caricature Artist
    Heather Joy’s “About Faces” Page

    She has worked next to, trained, and learned from some of the best caricaturists in the country,
    including Steve and Gary Fasen, Buddy Rose, Glen Ferguson, Lorin Bernsen, Chris Galvin, Miguel Aguilar, Robert Sundin, J.W. Cornelius, and Teresa Farrington.

    FREE !!!

    Heather draws amazing caricatures, her 20+ years of experience is apparent as she captures in an instant the likeness and personality of each person she draws.

    Sit in the chair, about 3-5 minutes, get your face physically drawn (or your family) and have Heather Joy, Lord British, Darkstarr, and more sign it!

    What a FANTASTIC physical item to take home & frame!
    Don’t miss out!​

    /bow
    Winfield

    See all event details at: http://www.winfieldgatherings.com/sota-kings-dinner-2018-austin-richard-garriott-starr-long/
     
  14. Winfield

    Winfield Legend of the Hearth

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    DEADLINE: October 8, 2018
    to get Dinner Tickets!
    (that's before SOTACON Austin - must get tickets in advance)

    King's Dinner - 5 PM CDT on October 12, 2018 in Austin, Texas
    County Line on the Lake Restaurant (huge party area)

    Cloaks and Sponsorships also available to everyone

    Current Dinner Attendees (Page):

    Developers/Former Developers:
    Richard Garriott (Lord British)
    Starr Long (Darkstarr)
    David Watson (Iolo)
    Scottie Jones (Lord Nimrond Ionescu)
    Stephen Daniele

    SOTACON Austin VIPs (the Knights):
    Alleine Dragonfyre of Havoc / Avatars Radio
    Andernut of Order of Chivalry
    Astor Cerberus of Keepers of the Watch +
    Belladonna Rose of Keepers of the Watch
    BloodOmen of Clan of the Wolf
    CatherineRose
    Drizzet Dragonfyre of Havoc
    Eg Naro +
    Hannah Alpenglow of Aerist
    Hex of Societas Eruditorum
    Istyrl Miroa of Moongate Travelers +
    James Murphy of Britannian Mining Company (BMC)
    Jinggau Warbringer +
    Ludger Longlastname of Every Virtue is Lasting (EVL)
    Serion
    Shade Bedlam of Order of Chivalry
    Tiina Onir of Britannian Mining Company (BMC)
    Toff of Havoc
    Xavier Starfall of Britannian Mining Company (BMC)
    shawn of Lunar Dragons

    The Citizens:
    Alynne Gootkin
    The Baron Kherris +
    Brickbat of Every Virtue is Lasting (EVL) +
    Buckaroo Banzai of PaxLair *
    Cear Dragon
    Dragothien of the Zog Cabal
    Elwyn Moon +
    Engineer +
    Fionwyn Wyldemane of Pax et Amor +
    Fruck Awesome of Moongate Travelers +
    Gall Bladdar of PaxLair
    Ingridr Thorvaldsdottir of PaxLair
    Jackalope of BMC +
    Jack SinAssist +
    Jinggau Warbringer +
    John Carter of PaxLair
    Kal Knightwolf of BMC
    Lao Tzu of Every Virtue is Lasting (EVL)
    Leftie
    McHeadache +
    Nefrinia Shadowstorm of Arcadia +
    Nightshade of the Zog Cabal
    Ravalox +
    Rogosh
    Sean Silverfoot of PaxLair +
    Serion's IRL Wife
    Sheamus McGuinness of Every Virtue is Lasting (EVL)
    Shekinah Morgan
    Sir Frank Baxley of Dead Horse +
    Skeggy Media
    SOTAGOODS +
    Tardis
    Thore Gundi of Moongate Travelers
    Tila Tenderfoot
    Waldo Ptolomy *
    Woftam +
    Winfield of PaxLair +

    * thanks for the tip!
    + sponsor (Full Sponsor Page)


    See all event details at: http://www.winfieldgatherings.com/sota-kings-dinner-2018-austin-richard-garriott-starr-long/

    Help us reach all the SOTACON attendees to make sure they know! (SOTACON attendees list)

    See you at the Dinner!! Exciting!

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    Sometimes I'm just jealous :D
    Have fun all and enjoy your dinner :)
     
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    Not only you, but since it will happen next year again there is hope we could be there too.

    So long have fun and let the chaos win.
     
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    I am pleased to announce the King's Dinner Program in more detail!!

    The King’s Dinner 2018

    October 12, 2018 at 5-8 PM CDT
    County Line on the Lake Restaurant on Ranch 2222


    5204 FM 2222 Austin, TX 78731 (Google maps)
    Ticket Deadline is October 8, 2018


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    THE PROGRAM (Published Link)

    5:00 PM - Reception and Check-in (enter at Pavilion Grounds gate)
    • Heather Joy (Caricature Artist) available all evening
    • Cash Bar

    5:25 PM - Dinner Chimes
    • Take your seats

    5:30 PM - Welcome and Introductions
    • Lord British and Darkstarr
    • Special Guests
    • The Knights
    • Sponsors
    • All the other people not sitting on a cushion

    5:45 PM - Dinner is Served (family style)
    • Boasts and Toasts
    • Stories and Songs

    6:45 PM - Reception Continues
    • Challenges to Combat (LARPing)
    • Get up and walk around - meet people
    • Relax and enjoy the evening
    • Feed the turtles and fish

    7:30 PM - Lord British and Knights depart for Curtain Theater
    • Baron’s Men play starts at 8 PM

    8:00 PM - Conclusion
    • Head out or hang out and relax at the restaurant

    http://www.winfieldgatherings.com/sota-kings-dinner-2018-austin-richard-garriott-starr-long/

    If you are attending, please get there around 5 PM to get checked in! We have more than 70 people attending! Come early and hang out in the restaurant.
     
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    The program looks amazing!

    Errr...Winfield:

    5:30 PM - Welcome and Introductions
    • Lord British and Darkstarr
    • Special Guests
    • The Knights
    • Sponsors
    • All the other people not sitting on a cushion
    "...not sitting on a cushion"? Please tell me that's just some kind of joke and there are chairs to sit on for those of us who haven't sat on a cushion in...a long, long time...lol.
     
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    It's a joke.
     
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    Actually, it's a quote from the movie, A Knight's Tale lol

     
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