Secret Santa 2016

NecroPhile · 10/04/2016, 10:07 AM

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 $30-40 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:
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 · 10/04/2016, 10:07 AM

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
BlueBMW
blueraven
Desh
Dicer
Duo_R
eproxy
esadajr
esteban
geise
Gredler
Gypsy
hoobs88
johnnykonami
JoshTurboTrollX-16
jtucci31
Medic_wheat
Opethian
owlnonymous
NecroPhile
Sarumaru
seieienbu
780racer
xcrement5x

JoshTurboTrollX · 10/04/2016, 12:25 PM

Holy (pun!) Shit! That came fast!!

Please allow me to partake in the festivities again this year! It's always a great time, thanks for organizing all this Necro!!

DeshDildo · 10/04/2016, 02:25 PM

This has sort of become a tradition I look forward to every year now. Count me in!

jtucci31 · 10/04/2016, 03:04 PM

Hell yeah can't wait! Is it even possible to get a game for under $30 anymore?

NecroPhile · 10/04/2016, 03:08 PM

That's a good question. Many of my favorites (i.e. - Legend of Xanadu I and II, Gotzendiener, Hatris, Magicoal, and Ys IV) can easily be had for under $30, but many others have been priced outta the running.

Should we up it to $30-40?

780racer · 10/04/2016, 03:09 PM

I am totally down for this. Sign me up!

Edit: 30-40 sound fair to me.

owlnonymous · 10/04/2016, 03:16 PM

I am down. I have to get rid of this CIB Power Golf somehow, right? ;)

xcrement5x · 10/04/2016, 04:58 PM

Count me in as well. I'm okay with the price range being a bit higher.

It sucks that games are higher now, but it's also an undeniable truth.

Gypsy · 10/04/2016, 05:16 PM

I usually go over the minimum in these things as they are typically low, but $40 is probably about where I'd top out at (so I would be okay with $30-40 range).

johnnykonami · 10/04/2016, 06:20 PM

I want to do it again, just about to start a new job so I should be able to. I'll come back and say for sure before the deadline is up. Really enjoyed doing it last year, but like you said, prices are going up on this stuff all around! Just gotta make sure I have the xtra dough first. Also, just outta curiosity NecroPhile - do you have some kind of near infinite supply of Magicoal???

NecroPhile · 10/04/2016, 06:23 PM

Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/04/2016, 06:20 PMAlso, just outta curiosity NecroPhile - do you have some kind of near infinite supply of Magicoal???

Heh, no. I buy another copy every year.

johnnykonami · 10/04/2016, 06:28 PM

Quote from: NecroPhile on 10/04/2016, 06:23 PM
Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/04/2016, 06:20 PMAlso, just outta curiosity NecroPhile - do you have some kind of near infinite supply of Magicoal???
Heh, no. I buy another copy every year.

Even that is kinda surprising that you can do so with such consistency!

Dicer · 10/04/2016, 07:10 PM

I'm down, and $30 to $40 seems fine...

780racer · 10/04/2016, 07:18 PM

Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/04/2016, 06:28 PM
Quote from: NecroPhile on 10/04/2016, 06:23 PM
Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/04/2016, 06:20 PMAlso, just outta curiosity NecroPhile - do you have some kind of near infinite supply of Magicoal???
Heh, no. I buy another copy every year.
Even that is kinda surprising that you can do so with such consistency!

He just has like 100 copies when they were discontinued. lol

blueraven · 10/04/2016, 07:51 PM

I'm In!!!

Man. I just played the stuff from last year for the first time a few months ago.

Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 10/04/2016, 12:25 PMHoly (pun!) Shit! That came fast!!

Please allow me to partake in the festivities again this year! It's always a great time, thanks for organizing all this Necro!!

Yeah no foolin'!!

ToyMachine78 · 10/04/2016, 09:18 PM

Quote from: guest on 10/04/2016, 03:04 PMHell yeah can't wait! Is it even possible to get a game for under $30 anymore?

Keith Courage and Sonic Spike Volleyball for everyone!!!"

esteban · 10/04/2016, 10:29 PM

Quote from: guest on 10/04/2016, 09:18 PM
Quote from: guest on 10/04/2016, 03:04 PMHell yeah can't wait! Is it even possible to get a game for under $30 anymore?
Keith Courage and Sonic Spike Volleyball for everyone!!!"

It's an XMASS MIRACLE!

jtucci31 · 10/05/2016, 12:51 AM

Quote from: guest on 10/04/2016, 09:18 PM
Quote from: guest on 10/04/2016, 03:04 PMHell yeah can't wait! Is it even possible to get a game for under $30 anymore?
Keith Courage and Sonic Spike Volleyball for everyone!!!"

To be fair I do love Sonic Spike! Cheapie games can still be good games even if the youtoobers ain't talkin' about 'em

Medic_wheat · 10/05/2016, 08:51 AM

Pm'd

eproxy · 10/05/2016, 10:41 AM

Thank you Necro... Santa will be surprising someone this year

bartre · 10/07/2016, 06:15 PM

I'm down again.
but I really liked what my SS did last year, I'm planning on making a christmas video for you guys.
that said, would anyone else like to to a hand made type thing?
If not, I'm cool with games too

780racer · 10/07/2016, 07:28 PM

Quote from: bartre on 10/07/2016, 06:15 PMI'm down again.
but I really liked what my SS did last year, I'm planning on making a christmas video for you guys.
that said, would anyone else like to to a hand made type thing?
If not, I'm cool with games too

If you can make a non Xray/nazi TG16 sign, I would take that.

Psycho Punch · 10/07/2016, 07:48 PM

Sonic Spike good? Yall mad

PunkCryborg · 10/07/2016, 09:40 PM

I've done it for the past 5 years but I'm going to have to sit this one out sadly

Have fun guys!

esteban · 10/07/2016, 10:41 PM

Quote from: bartre on 10/07/2016, 06:15 PMI'm down again.
but I really liked what my SS did last year, I'm planning on making a christmas video for you guys.
that said, would anyone else like to to a hand made type thing?
If not, I'm cool with games too

I would like to exchange with someone who wants a homemade TG-16 item, too.

blueraven · 10/08/2016, 06:28 AM

I think you can get some cool games for under $30. The titles are several copies of Keith Courage, you just have to look for them

hoobs88 · 10/09/2016, 09:37 PM

Sign me up please!

geise · 10/11/2016, 12:25 PM

I'm in again. Gonna make it a Merry Bonkmas for someone.

Gredler · 10/11/2016, 01:35 PM

I'm in too, if I may.

geise · 10/11/2016, 02:53 PM

Quote from: PunkCryborg on 10/07/2016, 09:40 PMI've done it for the past 5 years but I'm going to have to sit this one out sadly
Have fun guys!

Been there man! Hope all is well.

NecroPhile · 10/11/2016, 03:11 PM

Quote from: PunkCryborg on 10/07/2016, 09:40 PMI've done it for the past 5 years but I'm going to have to sit this one out sadly

esteban · 10/11/2016, 09:52 PM

Ok, I gotta do this. I will submit form by 11:59 pm

780racer · 10/13/2016, 12:34 AM

Quote from: esteban on 10/11/2016, 09:52 PMOk, I gotta do this. I will submit form by 11:59 pm

You said that last night.... LIAR

blueraven · 10/13/2016, 02:51 AM

Quote from: esteban on 10/11/2016, 09:52 PMOk, I gotta do this. I will submit form by 11:59 pm

DEADLINES!??!?! WE DONT NEED NO F!@#$^& DEADLINES

The best gift you could give me is the candied yams recipe with peanuts and jalapenos.

You made it one year. For Thanksgiving. It gave me new respect for vegetarians.

peanuts and jalapenos.

johnnykonami · 10/13/2016, 01:34 PM

Oh heck, I'm in. I am officially employed again, I'm sure I can swing $40 bucks in a month. Let me get you my info, Necro!

780racer · 10/13/2016, 02:20 PM

Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/13/2016, 01:34 PMOh heck, I'm in. I am officially employed again, I'm sure I can swing $40 bucks in a month. Let me get you my info, Necro!

Good, now stop entering the same raffles I do, and winning. KTHX JERK

johnnykonami · 10/13/2016, 02:33 PM

Quote from: 780racer on 10/13/2016, 02:20 PM
Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/13/2016, 01:34 PMOh heck, I'm in. I am officially employed again, I'm sure I can swing $40 bucks in a month. Let me get you my info, Necro!
Good, now stop entering the same raffles I do, and winning. KTHX JERK

I will try to hold a raffle soonish to make up for it.

Just gotta get some paychecks rollin' in!

esteban · 10/13/2016, 04:21 PM

Quote from: 780racer on 10/13/2016, 12:34 AM
Quote from: esteban on 10/11/2016, 09:52 PMOk, I gotta do this. I will submit form by 11:59 pm
You said that last night.... LIAR

Quote from: blueraven on 10/13/2016, 02:51 AM
Quote from: esteban on 10/11/2016, 09:52 PMOk, I gotta do this. I will submit form by 11:59 pm
DEADLINES!??!?! WE DONT NEED NO F!@#$^& DEADLINES

The best gift you could give me is the candied yams recipe with peanuts and jalapenos.

You made it one year. For Thanksgiving. It gave me new respect for vegetarians.

peanuts and jalapenos.

Damn, what day is it today?

Is it Friday the 14th yet?

PS: I love the Trailer Park Boys.

Opethian · 10/13/2016, 04:24 PM

atodaso
fucking atodaso

esteban · 10/13/2016, 08:18 PM

Quote from: Opethian on 10/13/2016, 04:24 PMatodaso
fucking atodaso

Hahajajaaja.

UPDATE: submitted my form. HOLY CRAP THAT WAS TOO MUCH WORK. I hate the "wish list" too stressful and shite

IT WOULD NOT BE THE HOLDIDAZE
WITHOUT SECRET SANTO GOLD...

Genuine Italian Gold

HOLY SHITE, have I never shared
the local holiday tradition of
SECRET SANTO GOLD
with you?

blueraven · 10/15/2016, 01:00 AM

esteban... this is one of those moments... like many times over the years... I have scratched my head and wondered... if Andy Kaufman was your favorite comedian.

esteban · 10/15/2016, 09:45 AM

Quote from: blueraven on 10/15/2016, 01:00 AMesteban... this is one of those moments... like many times over the years... I have scratched my head and wondered... if Andy Kaufman was your favorite comedian.

Yes, I loved Kaufman's conceits/concepts.

Sometimes execution was painful, but conceptually fantastic.

ANYWAY, for seriously, no jokingly, SRSLY ADVRBLY:

SANTOGOLD is f*cking awesome.

He is an infomercial scammer, who created an entire mythos around himself and his products.

I absolutely love all the crazy stuff he did (singing songs about himself and SANTOGOLD, creating an impenetrable wrestling film to cross-promote SANTOGOLD, etc.)

Plus, the infomercials aired in the tri-state area and I have a soft spot for local pop culture from my youth. I thought he was from NJ or PA, but I guess he's actually from MD. I accept him as an honorary CITIZEN O' NJ, nonetheless.

Dicer · 10/15/2016, 12:14 PM

Info sent...woot

NecroPhile · 10/17/2016, 04:58 PM

So is $30-40 the new range or should we stick with $20-30?

BlueBMW · 10/17/2016, 05:37 PM

Its getting tough to find much under $40 these days....

780racer · 10/17/2016, 07:15 PM

Quote from: NecroPhile on 10/17/2016, 04:58 PMSo is $30-40 the new range or should we stick with $20-30?

I vote we go up a bit (30-40). Its pretty cray to find anything sub 30 bucks.

DeshDildo · 10/19/2016, 09:36 PM

I'm fine with upping the pricing. Even buying the "cheap" Japanese versions isn't so cheap anymore.

bartre · 10/20/2016, 01:52 PM

I vote we change the forum to Game.ComFX.com

DeshDildo · 10/24/2016, 08:32 PM

Has a price point been decided on? The $10 difference will affect my wishlist.