Secret Santa 2015

[NecroPhile]

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Secret Santa is here again!  Here's the rules:

1.  Don't sign up if you can't or won't follow through.
2.  Signups are open now until the first(ish) of November, at which time everyone'll be matched up and wish lists will be sent out to their respective Santa.
3.  To make life easier for me, please fill in the form below when sending me your info.  Keep in mind that the more options your Santa has, the better the chances of him (or her) finding a good deal in the time allotted.
4.  Value of your gift(s) should be in the $20-30 range - real value and not bloated OMG R@R3 L@@K bin pricing.
5.  Gifts should be mailed by December 10th at the latest, but don't mail it too early either.  If for some reason you won't be able to meet that time frame, please let me know as early as possible so that alternate plans can be made and nobody ends up with nothing but tears and empty dreams under their festivus pole.
6.  This is important and bears repeating: don't sign up if you won't follow through; you fuck this up and I'll ban your ass.
7.  The most important rule is to have fun!

For extra holiday cheer, one random Santa will be selected to receive 'coal in their stocking and another will get a copy of the Turbo Legacy Poster.  If you don't want (or already have) either of these goodies, please note accordingly on the form below.

Also, let me know if you don't want to shop for me since it won't exactly be secret.


Sign up sheet format for when you PM me your list -

Forum Alias:
Last Year's Recipient (if applicable):
Shipping Name/Address:
Condition (i.e. - complete, boxed, mint, loose, etc.):
Wish List:
Entered in the poster drawing? (yes/no):
Entered in the Magicoal drawing? (yes/no):

[NecroPhile]

This space reserved for the list of participants.  Please send me a PM if your name isn't listed and it should be.

By the way, I don't need your wish list when you sign up.  That can wait until the end of the month, so y'all got plenty of time to think it over.


bartre
Bernie
Black Tiger
BlueBMW
blueraven
chany60126
Desh
Elder
Enternal
geise
grolt
hoobs88
jeffhlewis
johnnykonami
JoshTurboTrollX-16
jtucci31
Koop
Necromancer
Opethian
Punch
PunkCryborg
roflmao
turboswimbz
wilykat
xcrement5x

[PunkCryborg]

I'm in! I love doing this every year and thanks for setting this up like always Necro!

[Opethian]

[jtucci31]

Count me in please. I love doing this!

[Psycho Punch]

Fun stuff. I'll send you a PM necro.

edit: it is a good idea to have a field for the console type (e.g. US Turbo, JP Duo with Arcade Card, etc.) and another for "converter/region switch yes/no". Imagine the disappointment of receiving Gunboat without being able to play it in your Duo RX.

[turboswimbz]

I'm in. I love this.

[NecroPhile]

edit: it is a good idea to have a field for the console type (e.g. US Turbo, JP Duo with Arcade Card, etc.) and another for "converter/region switch yes/no". Imagine the disappointment of receiving Gunboat without being able to play it in your Duo RX.

There's two things wrong with your question: first, why would anyone specifically ask for a game they can't play; and second, why would anyone ask for Gunboat at all? 

If it's a multi region game, you'd certainly need to specify which one you want, and you'd need to similarly specify the format if it's something like Altered Beast.  It's not a big deal - if I can't figure it out, I'll ask.

[DeshDildo]

I'm definitely in on this again this year!

[Psycho Punch]

edit: it is a good idea to have a field for the console type (e.g. US Turbo, JP Duo with Arcade Card, etc.) and another for "converter/region switch yes/no". Imagine the disappointment of receiving Gunboat without being able to play it in your Duo RX.

There's two things wrong with your question: first, why would anyone specifically ask for a game they can't play; and second, why would anyone ask for Gunboat at all? 

If it's a multi region game, you'd certainly need to specify which one you want, and you'd need to similarly specify the format if it's something like Altered Beast.  It's not a big deal - if I can't figure it out, I'll ask.

I thought these Secret Santa things went with somewhat vague wishes like, for example:
Wish List: 'I want shoot-em-ups, send me any, with priority to "Blazing Lazers", "Soldier Blade", and with the exception of the ones I already have: "Magical Chase", "Raiden", "Super Star Soldier", "Super Raiden".'

Maybe this is some sort of cultural difference. Hmm. It's definitely going to be hard to not fuck up if someone does a very tight list of games instead of something broad like my example above.

[turboswimbz]

edit: it is a good idea to have a field for the console type (e.g. US Turbo, JP Duo with Arcade Card, etc.) and another for "converter/region switch yes/no". Imagine the disappointment of receiving Gunboat without being able to play it in your Duo RX.

There's two things wrong with your question: first, why would anyone specifically ask for a game they can't play; and second, why would anyone ask for Gunboat at all? 

If it's a multi region game, you'd certainly need to specify which one you want, and you'd need to similarly specify the format if it's something like Altered Beast.  It's not a big deal - if I can't figure it out, I'll ask.

I thought these Secret Santa things went with somewhat vague wishes like, for example:
Wish List: 'I want shoot-em-ups, send me any, with priority to "Blazing Lazers", "Soldier Blade", and with the exception of the ones I already have: "Magical Chase", "Raiden", "Super Star Soldier", "Super Raiden".'

Maybe this is some sort of cultural difference. Hmm. It's definitely going to be hard to not fuck up if someone does a very tight list of games instead of something broad like my example above.

You can do it anyway you want, I always try to go with either a very long list or a something like "I want some PCE shooters."  This way it's a clear surprise rather than me offering up 3 games for my santa. But you certaintly can pick 3 or 4 games on a list if you want to make sure you get something you want.  In the end it's about fun and everyone getting something they want, and NecroPhile can easily make sure the lists are able to be carried out by the santas. 

[johnnykonami]

Count me in, please!  I have been wanting to participate in this for a while but wanted to build up some cred first.  It would be great to get some TG/PCE stuff for the holidays from other folks that know as much about it rather than hoping for a family member to get lucky with ebay.

Is there a way to share the wishlist from PCE Daisakusen?  Doesn't look like it...

[jtucci31]

Count me in, please!  I have been wanting to participate in this for a while but wanted to build up some cred first.  It would be great to get some TG/PCE stuff for the holidays from other folks that know as much about it rather than hoping for a family member to get lucky with ebay.

Is there a way to share the wishlist from PCE Daisakusen?  Doesn't look like it...

That's one way I provide a wishlist for this thing. Make sure you sign out before linking your wishlist or else the link you provide will take someone to their own wishlist. I've made that mistake before

[CrackTiger]

I'll sign up now, since we don't need to provide a list yet.

[turboswimbz]

Is there a way to share the wishlist from PCE Daisakusen?  Doesn't look like it...

Yes! your wishlist can be exported easily. First go to my collection, then go to my profile and scroll to the bottom where it says data export, switch to "to buy list" then clicky export!  now you have a text list you can copy and paste anywhere. 

(With no need to linky. of course you can link them to your wishlist too as Tucci said.)

[johnnykonami]

Count me in, please!  I have been wanting to participate in this for a while but wanted to build up some cred first.  It would be great to get some TG/PCE stuff for the holidays from other folks that know as much about it rather than hoping for a family member to get lucky with ebay.

Is there a way to share the wishlist from PCE Daisakusen?  Doesn't look like it...

That's one way I provide a wishlist for this thing. Make sure you sign out before linking your wishlist or else the link you provide will take someone to their own wishlist. I've made that mistake before

Is there a way to share the wishlist from PCE Daisakusen?  Doesn't look like it...

Yes! your wishlist can be exported easily. First go to my collection, then go to my profile and scroll to the bottom where it says data export, switch to "to buy list" then clicky export!  now you have a text list you can copy and paste anywhere. 

(With no need to linky. of course you can link them to your wishlist too as Tucci said.)

Ah, here are two ways to do it, thanks guys.  I'll work on my list there.

[hoobs88]

Sign me up as usual!

[kosko99]

Seen the 2014 one to check how was it.
Damn this is quite cool

A pity I'm too noob over here
One day in a future!

[xcrement5x]

Sign me up, I am game as always

[geise]

Hell to the yeah!  I am in!

[Elder]

I would love to participate

This sounds like it will be lots of fun.

[PunkCryborg]

I've been just providing my PCE dai wishlist for the last couple years and I think it gives whoever got me a lot of options and it's always a surprise for me
If you have to narrow of a wishlist it really makes it hard for whoever is shopping to find a good condition game or good priced games so keep that in mind everyone!

[roflmao]

Sign me up! This is always a hoot.

[blueraven]

ITS HAPPENING. FINALLY.

BACK AFTER 3 YEARS OF MAGICOAL.

le caw

[Sparky]

I got some dirty personal things going on so I am out again this year. Hugs
But another raffle coming up you filthy animals.

[geise]

I got some dirty personal things going on so I am out again this year. Hugs

But another raffle coming up you filthy animals.

[NecroPhile]

ITS HAPPENING. FINALLY.

BACK AFTER 3 YEARS OF MAGICOAL.

le caw

So you want in?

[blueraven]

YES

[JoshTurboTrollX]

I'm in kind sir.  Thank you for doing this once again!!!

I'll send a PM with wishlist soon enough.  ~~

[BlueBMW]

I want in, but need to compile the wish list

[grolt]

I want in too, thanks. My wish list is Magical Chase (US).

[Koop]

If it's cool for a newbie to join I would love to get in on this. I've done a lot of reddit exchanges they are a ton of fun.

[Mathius]

I am going to try to participate this year but due to finances I may have to wait until next year.

[NecroPhile]

Bump!

Only about a week left. 

[NecroPhile]

Last chance to sign up, Santas!

For those that've already signed up, please send me your info. if you haven't yet.

[Mathius]

Last chance to sign up, Santas!

For those that've already signed up, please send me your info. if you haven't yet.

I think I'm gonna bow out this year. But beware 2016

[NecroPhile]

PMs sent to the laggards. 

[johnnykonami]

Eagerly awaiting my Secret Santa shopping list!

[BlueBMW]

I'm a laggard!

[Bernie]

Whoever I get is just gonna get booties and butt lint!

[DeshDildo]

Whoever I get is just gonna get booties and butt lint!

I hope you get me.

[Elder]

Just sent over my info.  Excited for this year's Secret Santa!

[jeffhlewis]

Dammit, been away from the boards too long. Sign me up!

[blueraven]

I'm a laggard!

I am also laggarding!

[Enternal]

Add me, I will also include an awesome Christmas card

[blueraven]

Cool!

I needed some clarification from "Teh Bucket of Bolts" about what we were supposed to be spending on folks. Wanted to make sure I wasn't going to be sending a loosie Mah-Jongg HU-Card to satan, or something. MAGICOAL!!! FOR ALL OF YOU!!

...that would actually be pretty freaking awesome.. that game rocks.

...but seriously, I will include(create) an original PC-Engine themed bonus that will be available for free to all that are contributing this year... and those who were unable to... I'll post the details after I get teh "candy cane out of my ass" as our fearless leader put it

CAW

[wilykat]

What the heck, throwing my hat in the ring.  I got a few TG-16 or PCE stuff to gift depending on the dollar limit.

[CrackTiger]

My recipient's gift is on its way to me.

Time to get started on PCE gift wrap.

[xcrement5x]

My recipient's gift is on its way to me.

Time to get started on PCE gift wrap.

Damn, you must be the most organized person alive.

[NecroPhile]

Everyone has been matched up and lists sent, excepting the handful of peeps that haven't gotten me their lists yet.

Happy shopping, Santas!