BlizzCon 2010 Dinner

[Souca]

All,

It has become a tradition that we set up a DB.com dinner at BlizzCon. Seeing as how it gave me good karma in getting tickets, I'm starting the process. Previous years we have had it at the California Pizza Kitchen (http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=2268824667265238552&q=california+pizza+kitchen+near+anaheim,+ca&hl=en&cd=1&ei=s1wKTPa1AZPIyQT5taH7Cg&dtab=0&sll=33.820526,-117.898696&sspn=0.035441,0.037939&ie=UTF8&ll=33.833563,-117.93952&spn=0,0&z=14&iwloc=A), which is within walking distance and has been able to accommodate our numbers. Unless anyone has other suggestions, I'd be for having it there again.

Friday night at 10pm.

I will be getting there before 9:30pm to make sure our table is set up. While we have reservations, they are now telling me that they shouldn't have given them to me. They can still seat us, but they will not set up the table until I arrive. Please try not be much later than 10pm or we may end up losing some chairs.

Friends, family, and strange bedfellows are welcome to attend.

Please respond if you plan on attending, how many in your party including yourself, and which night you prefer.

Meal PreOrders Update

If you would like to place your meal order in advance for our dinner at California Pizza Kitchen, you will need to get it to me before Wednesday, 10/20. By placing your order in advance you will spend less time waiting for your food after joining the group at the table. Simply look at the menu here: http://www.cpk.com/menu/ and send me a PM with your order and the name you want the restaurant to associate with that order. When you arrive and are seated with the group, tell the hostess you have an order placed and you should be set.

If you have any questions, please bring them up in the thread or contact me via PM.

- Souca -

Attendees:
Souca - 2
Toned - 3
EaTCarbs - 1
Iceorbz - 2
Lyonheart - 1
Maxion - 2
Tehmuffinman - 2
defactoman - 1
Antivirus - 1
Lax 2-5

Tenative

Marious -1
ciscokid454 - 2

[Toned]

I'll be going ... 3 Total I'll have to check with the others as to which night is best.

[EaTCarbS]

1 person. Friday would be better.

[Iceorbz]

The hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time on both days (Friday and Saturday).
Does anyone know if they actually do things till 10pm? Or, is it just whatever.

There is a "blizzcon" dinner from facebook on Thursday @ medieval times. (25 dollars a head)
If blizzard doesn't do stuff till 10, like run program or event, I think Friday would be good.
CPK sounds great, pretty laid back place with good food imo.

For me I have two in my party and will be there, regardless of date.

[Souca]

Looking over last years schedule (I knew saving those things would be handy) the events on Friday run till approx 9:30pm. I'm not sure what time the kitchen closes at CPK, but I'll try and call to see. The main thing is that there is contests on the Main Stage hosted by Jay Mohr (the man who knows less about WoW than Mr. T) from 6pm to 9:30pm, so unless we can get a large party in at 10pm, chances are we have to miss something from Friday night. I prefer Thursday, but it's not always possible for people to get in the day before. Perhaps we could have a pub crawl on Thursday and the dinner on Friday, or do we risk splitting people up to much that way?

- Souca -

[Souca]

Just got off the phone with CPK's manager and they could do a reservation at 10pm. They do recommend that we put orders in ahead of time so they can toss them in the oven when we arrive so that we don't feel rushed. They are open to 11pm, so I wouldn't expect to be ushered out till 11:30pm or so.

Thoughts?

- Souca -

[EaTCarbS]

Hmm i could probably arrange to free up my thursday, so any day is fine with me.

[Iceorbz]

Thursday is like the day there is a wow dinner @ medieval times from Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122111407828030&ref=mf

Friday sounds ok @ 10:00pm, we could all roll out at 9:30. if we wanted.

[Lyonheart]

I will be coming with some guildies ( not boxers ) So would be just me at the dinner. I like Thursday.. I do not want to miss any of the stage events/contests

[Toned]

Bump we should stickie this

[Maxion]

If I can get tickets I'd love to come, party of two, most likely, but don't put me on the list until I can get tickets, just to be sure.

[alcattle]

Bump we should stickie this
Last year all the Blizzcon stufff was in a special folder. Loved reading the on site reports, Twitter I think

[Iceorbz]

I can prolly facebook =p I think im against twitter, but if the site want's it I can prolly do some.

[Souca]

Last year only the live coverage was in it's own folder since there were about 200 some posts in a one day period during the convention. The planning stuff live in the general population. Perhaps we can plan something in terms of coverage this year since I think last year was a few of us sending tweets and then a moderator here noticing and reacting as quick as they could.

As for the Thursday Friday issue, at the current planning time of a 10pm dinner, we wouldn't miss anything on Friday since events are scheduled to end a 9:30pm.

- Souca -

[Iceorbz]

Down for the 10pm dinner, should be no real problem to put in orders ahead of time.

[Maxion]

Alright, I got my tickets now, so put me down for two people to the dinner please. :)

[Maxion]

Know anywhere we can see the menu to decide what to order in advance?

[Souca]

Menu for CPK is here (http://www.cpk.com/menu/).

- Souca -

[Maxion]

Menu for CPK is here (http://www.cpk.com/menu/).

- Souca -

Cheers, when and where will we submit our orders?

[Souca]

Cheers, when and where will we submit our orders?

I'll either create a seperate thread or handle them through PMs as we get closer. While I'm sure I can forward them on to the place a day or so before hand, I'll likely want to get them by the Monday before BlizzCon so I don't have to scramble to do them after I've flown out there or in the last minutes before I leave.

In other words, I think we still have some time.

- Souca -

[Tehmuffinman]

Count me in for 1 for the 10pm dinner.

Was this Thursday or Friday?

[Iceorbz]

Friday 10pm, events@ blizzard end at 9:30.. so we finish there and then run over and grub =o.

[Tehmuffinman]

Friday 10pm, events@ blizzard end at 9:30.. so we finish there and then run over and grub =o.

Sounds good to me! I will be there for sure.

[defactoman]

I'll go, count me in for one. I gotta go meet maxion who's from my server :P

[Maxion]

I'll go, count me in for one. I gotta go meet maxion who's from my server :P

Oh there you are, you almost never post here :p

[defactoman]

Yea Word came down that my site was closing and was being laid off so naturally I closed the accounts except for one. But I got another job so I'm back in business heh. You can tell my priorities are good because I bought blizzcon tickets and a hotel room even tho I was losing my job lol

[Antivirus]

I will be going. Whatever happened to our beta keys for cata from last year?

[Iceorbz]

Pretty sure it was for SC2 --- (for 2009)

And those invites when out a LONG time ago.

[Antivirus]

nah this was for the cata beta fo those of us that attended dinner with the wow dev.

[Tehmuffinman]

nah this was for the cata beta fo those of us that attended dinner with the wow dev.

That isn't the dinner this thread is talking about.

This dinner is just a meetup for boxers. =)

[Souca]

That isn't the dinner this thread is talking about.

This dinner is just a meetup for boxers. =)

At last years dinner there was a Blizzard employee. As to what ever happened to the Cata beta key's that were mentioned at that dinner, I don't have any idea.

- Souca -

[Iceorbz]

nah this was for the cata beta fo those of us that attended dinner with the wow dev.

We need a wow dev for our dinner this year! If your reading, we are taking reservations :P.

[Marious]

Hey there Souca nice to see we will be doing this again. I like to join you guys that day for the Dinner, while I did not get tickets for the show I live down here in San Diego and can drive up to meet you guys just like last year. So put me down as Tentative for the dinner, it was a very nice time last year and was glad to meet everyone that was able to attend.

[Maxion]

Please change my reservation to 1 person, the person that was going with me won't be able to make it, and I don't think I can change the name on the ticket... bloody waste of money.

[alcattle]

Please change my reservation to 1 person, the person that was going with me won't be able to make it, and I don't think I can change the name on the ticket... bloody waste of money.
Call Blizzard, they should let you use the ticket as long as they know before hand.

[Maxion]

Call Blizzard, they should let you use the ticket as long as they know before hand.

Says on the website that the only way I'll be able to get that ticket for someone to use is if the person whose name is on it lets me borrow their photo id to bring with me.

[Iceorbz]

pretty sure that's not true max! Phone calls will work you wonders. I was pretty sure the person who paid for the tickets could also pick them up.

[Maxion]

pretty sure that's not true max! Phone calls will work you wonders. I was pretty sure the person who paid for the tickets could also pick them up.

Hmm, will see if I find a new person to bring with me then.

[Iceorbz]

Hmm, will see if I find a new person to bring with me then.

Double Check man -- ill go look around lol.

[Iceorbz]

From Blizzcon Site about changing names.

However, if an emergency occurs and a guest is no longer able to attend the show, you and/or the replacement guest will need to bring the original attendee’s bar-code email, valid photo ID, and the credit card (or copy of the credit card) used to make the purchase to the Solutions Desk for assistance.

[Maxion]

From Blizzcon Site about changing names.

However, if an emergency occurs and a guest is no longer able to attend the show, you and/or the replacement guest will need to bring the original attendee’s bar-code email, valid photo ID, and the credit card (or copy of the credit card) used to make the purchase to the Solutions Desk for assistance.

Yeah, I read that, I'll have to ask them if they'll accept a copy of the id, since it looks like I won't get to borrow the actual thing.

[daviddoran]

Yeah, it's kinda retarded that they want you to bring someone ELSEs ID to something they arent going to... Most people dont want to be walking around without their ID, especially if that ID is a driver's license and they drive a car....

[Maxion]

Yeah, it's kinda retarded that they want you to bring someone ELSEs ID to something they arent going to... Most people dont want to be walking around without their ID, especially if that ID is a driver's license and they drive a car....

Indeed, i'm pretty sure that's the only one the person has.

[Lyonheart]

Please change my reservation to 1 person, the person that was going with me won't be able to make it, and I don't think I can change the name on the ticket... bloody waste of money.


This happened to me as well. I bought two tickets through my bnet store and my credit card but i put the other guys name on the 2nd ticket, And he can not come now.

[Souca]

The changing name thing is pretty silly for tickets they *HAVEN'T EVEN SENT OUT YET*. Just found my ID from last year with some random name on it that wasn't mine. This year's ticket sales seem to have been planned by eBay.

Computer has been a little flakey lately, so if something needs to get updated on this and I don't get to it, send me a PM, that should get an email to me. I have this thread subscribed to send me emails, but that must not work.

- Souca -

[Iceorbz]

I am pretty damn certain if you have the credit card that paid for it you can contact them and get that shit fixed.

Blizzard isn't unreasonable, contrary to many peoples beliefs, and I also believe rules in diff states could actually dictate how their sales roll.

[Maxion]

I am pretty damn certain if you have the credit card that paid for it you can contact them and get that shit fixed.

Blizzard isn't unreasonable, contrary to many peoples beliefs, and I also believe rules in diff states could actually dictate how their sales roll.

Yeah.. it's on someone else's battle.net account paid by their card though. but they'll be there I think, and I should be able to at least bring a photo copy of the named person's photo id, so it should be alright.

[Vyndree]

Take pictures for me. :)

[Maxion]

Take pictures for me. :)

Vyndree!!!! Long time no see!
Good to see you again, hope you are doing well. :)
Your site has been down for a while, I've missed your videos.

Will try to remember to take pictures, but I'm really bad at remembering to do so, so I hope someone who is better at remembering it takes you up on that too. :)

[Vyndree]

Vyndree!!!! Long time no see!
Good to see you again, hope you are doing well. :)
Your site has been down for a while, I've missed your videos.

Will try to remember to take pictures, but I'm really bad at remembering to do so, so I hope someone who is better at remembering it takes you up on that too. :)

I've got a backup on my main computer, but it's in storage for now until I get settled. If you need anything off the site in particular, let me know and I can see if I can put it somewhere.

But yeah, I love pictures. I didn't get tickets this year so I'll have to get the online pay per view thing.

[Lax]

I should be making an appearance at the dinner this year. Put me down for 2, but possibly up to 5

[Iceorbz]

omg a star is joining us =P! Bring demo's of joe multiboxer!

[Tehmuffinman]

Zomg can i get his autograph!?!?!?

[ciscokid454]

I may come with my buddy, not sure what our plans are atm though.

[Maxion]

Found a different friend to bring with me, so sign me up for two spots again instead of one.

[Souca]

Bumping for the info on the proeorders. It is in the first post, but putting it here as well.

If you would like to place your meal order in advance for our dinner at California Pizza Kitchen, you will need to get it to me before Wednesday, 10/20. By placing your order in advance you will spend less time waiting for your food after joining the group at the table. Simply look at the menu here: http://www.cpk.com/menu/ and send me a PM with your order and the name you want the restaurant to associate with that order. When you arrive and are seated with the group, tell the hostess you have an order placed and you should be set.

If you have any questions, please bring them up in the thread or contact me via PM.

- Souca -

[Iceorbz]

Will get that meal order in to you.

[Souca]

Bumping for the weekend.

- Souca -

[Antivirus]

hiiii guyzzzzz :))))

I'll bring me and all my shaman with me!

[Souca]

hiiii guyzzzzz :))))

I'll bring me and all my shaman with me!

Did you want me to put you on the list, or are you just messing around? We have extra spots, just asking.

- Souca -

[Antivirus]

Did you want me to put you on the list, or are you just messing around? We have extra spots, just asking.

- Souca -

I am already on the list silly :) You know i wouldnt miss it!

[Souca]

I am already on the list silly :) You know i wouldnt miss it!

Thought the name looked familiar. Been kind of brain dead lately.

I'll be posting later today or in the morning with a list of people whose order I have. If you PM'd me, then I have it, otherwise, be sure to send me a PM.

- Souca -

[ciscokid454]

Thought the name looked familiar. Been kind of brain dead lately.

I'll be posting later today or in the morning with a list of people whose order I have. If you PM'd me, then I have it, otherwise, be sure to send me a PM.

- Souca -
I should be messaging you tomorrow with my order/confirmation, just waiting to hear from my buddy

[Souca]

All,

I will be getting there before 9:30pm to make sure our table is set up. While we have reservations, they are now telling me that they shouldn't have given them to me. They can still seat us, but they will not set up the table until I arrive. Please try not be much later than 10pm or we may end up losing some chairs.

I will have limited access to the forums from this point on (I have a really crappy cell phone). If you need to get ahold of me, please send a PM to Kicksome, or track him down on IRC. He can relay the message to me or provide you with contact information.

Look forward to seeing you all there!

- Souca -

[ciscokid454]

I will definitely be there

[Iceorbz]

Im here already at the convention center. PM Me if your around -- ill send you my # for text if you want to meet up or whatever, wife and I can always have some more drinks!

[Maxion]

Last minute change due to airline complications, I will be going by myself.

[hardcoded]

2 will hopefully be coming as well. it's a long drive from sf bay area, so I may be a bit late.

[hardcoded]

Definitely going to be there and look forward to seeing you all again. Jamie will be joining in the fun and meeting you nice folks!

[Vyndree]

All,

I will be getting there before 9:30pm to make sure our table is set up. While we have reservations, they are now telling me that they shouldn't have given them to me. They can still seat us, but they will not set up the table until I arrive. Please try not be much later than 10pm or we may end up losing some chairs.

I will have limited access to the forums from this point on (I have a really crappy cell phone). If you need to get ahold of me, please send a PM to Kicksome, or track him down on IRC. He can relay the message to me or provide you with contact information.

Look forward to seeing you all there!

- Souca -

Oh, CPK.... They hate us and our mandatorily included tip.

It's always been a hassle with reservations with them, and they've generally been snarky the last couple years when people didn't show up exactly on time.

[Zseth]

Vyndree I am here and will be sad if I don't meet up with you and suvega check your pm oh and if anyone else sees her or suv tell me to call or text

[Tehmuffinman]

Pix now ice! =p

[Antivirus]

Whats up guys! :) I hear there was a korean massage parlor this year???? :D

[MiRai]

Souca!

WHERE ARE THE PICTURES?!

I'm looking forward seeing sexy blue elves doing tricks on poles and what not. I heard CPK installed those poles after last year's
Blizzcon.

[defactoman]

i'll let people tag themselves lol. I'm the one taking the picture so i'm not in it =D
Picture was on a iPhone 3gs with the inferior light chip and no HDR...damn
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n30/defactoman/photo-1.jpg

[ciscokid454]

Had a blast everyone!
Thank you for posting the photograph