SotA Con – A Shroud of the Avatar Fan Convention – Nov. 4-6, 2016

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    I didn't know folks were coming in early. I could have. Be there soon!!
     
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    I'm here. Somewhere. I don't know the best way to reach anyone.
     
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    I'm sorry all of you could not attend.

    Richard “Lord British” Garriott just completed a story session that was AWESOME.

    The future for SOtA looks VERY interesting and soon to be much better.
     
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    A summary would be nice.
     
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    I learned the number one question I have had for years and have asked on the forums with no luck: how do you know which virtue path you are working on when you get a quest. Good news: Lord British agreed with me and they are going to add a way that at least gives you some kind of clue.

    Of course, I only made the last 30 minutes of the session but that was the question I needed answered! I know. Pretty lame. But honestly: how would someone who knew nothing about the Ultima world have any idea that there were virtues and you were on a quest regarding them.

    Sir Frank: I think someone told me they had recorded that session and would try to post it if given permission. Stay tuned!
     
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    I have been given permission to upload the video and it is now processing.
    It will be available soon and I will post a link.

    The video is in 4 parts.
    Some of it has noise (annoying movement by the photographer <ME>)
    I will not wait for all 4 sections to render before posting the first one.
    The entire session including questions was recorded and hopefully it will be valuable to all.
     
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    Here is first video.
    Don't flame too much. My first video with this new cam.
     
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    Looking forward to viewing parts 2 through 4.
     
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    Video 2
    LOL the up and down movements are me breathing.
    (I know, you are supposed to hold your breath during photos but I would be dead to do so)



    I hope this helps for all of you that could not attend.
    SOtA Con has been fantastic.

    We are soon departing for the Medival Times Dinner with Jousting and Sword fighting so the next up load may be tomorrow or late tonight.
     
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    Video 3 is nearly finished processing.

    When it come up this link will work.


    One more on this segment to complete it.
     
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    I had such an enjoyable time getting to know everyone and making new friends. A huge thank you to everyone who made it possible.

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    More info please ! how's it going? did more folks turn up? (that first image of the sit down talk session on the first eve looked a bit thin on teh ground and a bit concerning!).
     
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    Not sure of exact count but the entire Con was great. The photo above is 40 or so that went to the dinner.
    The room fill level varied since there were two meeting rooms. One for sessions and one for hanging/playing.

    Wish you were here.

    More videos coming but 3 hrs sleep is preventing it ATM.
     
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    Thanks, I wish I was too! Bit of a pricey trek from London. Maybe next time when the game's fully fledged or if there's one in London or somewhere in the EU.
     
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    Was a great time! Met a lot of awesome people and shared some priceless moments. Thank you to everyone who came together and made it happen behind the scenes.
     
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    Part 4?
     
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    Wow, I had such a great time. Looking forward to continuing the fun in game. Thank you so much to the organizers of the event!!!!
     
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    It was really nice! As background, I'm a wallflower, not a typical gamer with only 2-6 hours of game time a week if that, but a loyal follower of Lord British for over 25 years. Never been to ANYTHING like this but couldn't pass up the opportunity to meet my idol.

    Lord British is very tall! In the group pic, I'm standing to his left. I'm 5'5.

    He's also extremely personable. He made time for any and everyone who approached him. He loved hearing ideas and thoughts about the game. He heavily encouraged folks to post their ideas. And if you've posted a bug and did not get a dev response that it's a known issue or they've recorded it, post it again. He explained that Q&A is very short staffed, are very behind and things get missed sometimes. So don't assume it's on the list just because you posted it. Make sure you see a response.

    It was amusing to see Richard and Starr read each other's minds. They've obviously been friends for a very long time. And while Starr is Chaos, he obviously is on the side of order and level headedness. While Richard is the icon of order and virtues, he very much likes to throw out the impossible and ask that it become possible.

    I think one reason you see so few people in the meeting room shots is that a lot of folks liked to sit in the back row or stand along the back wall. But I don't know the total numbers to be honest.

    It was great to meet many of you and I look forward to seeing you in New Britannia!
     
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    See post 237

    Soon... so much to do and talk about with the avatars here hard to miss any moment.
     
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    Had a good time it was nice to meet everyone. I wish I could have stayed and joined the after hours fun.
     
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