Secret Santa 2010

NecroPhile · 10/06/2010, 01:09 PM

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The Secret Santa that Windy put together a couple years ago was good fun, so let's do it again. Here's the rules:

1. If you have troubles following through in a timely manner, please don't waste everyone's time. Do us all a favor and don't sign up.
2. Signups will run from now til November 1st, after which time I'll match y'all up and send out your shopping lists.
3. Send me your name, address, and a list of at least a half dozen games (ideally PCE related) that you'd like to receive, including condition preference. 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 $10-20 range - real value and not bloated OMG R@R3!! eBay value.
5. Gifts shall be mailed by December 10th at the latest, but not too early either (this ain't Secret Thanksgiving Pilgrim). If for some reason you won't be able to meet that time frame, please let me know so that alternate plans can be made and nobody ends up crying in their eggnog.
6. Again, don't sign up if you won't follow through. Failure to hold up your end of the bargain will result in forum shunning, mockery, and hopefully banishment. Plus, I'll have your toaster possessed by the disembodied digital soul of a lunatic Talkie Toaster (I toast, therefor I am), and I'll send out a robot zombie to defile your garage door opener.
7. Most importantly, have fun. This ain't supposed to be work.

P.S. - I'm open to suggestions for making this better or if additional stipulations need to be made. Don't be shy - I don't bite too hard.

For more holiday happiness, a random winner will be chosen from this year's participants to receive a copy of the Turbo Legacy Poster.

Additionally, another lucky Secret Santa will be randomly chosen to receive a second gift(s), courtesy of Roy.

Gift lists and their respective recipients have been sent to all Secret Santas. Let the shopping begin!

bartre · 10/06/2010, 03:59 PM

seems like good fun!
I'll join in.
so do i just PM you my details then?

nectarsis · 10/06/2010, 04:34 PM

As stated earlier, I'm in

JoshTurboTrollX · 10/06/2010, 05:38 PM

great idea- I'm in.

RoyVegas · 10/06/2010, 05:47 PM

Quote from: guest on 10/06/2010, 01:09 PM6. Again, don't sign up if you won't follow through. Failure to hold up your end of the bargain will result in forum shunning, mockery, and hopefully banishment.

Missa never got hers from Nat during the last one. Maybe he can send it out this year?

BlueBMW · 10/06/2010, 06:12 PM

I'm in! I'll send my info soon!

TheClash603 · 10/06/2010, 06:19 PM

How many deadbeats were there last time? This sounds like a good idea though!

NecroPhile · 10/06/2010, 06:24 PM

Quote from: RoyVegas on 10/06/2010, 05:47 PMMissa never got hers from Nat during the last one. Maybe he can send it out this year?

Don't try to derail my thread with your trollish behavior. Such an issue would be between Missa, nat, and maybe Windy, but if you feel the need to discuss it further, then feel free to start your own thread.

RoyVegas · 10/06/2010, 07:40 PM

Quote from: TheClash603 on 10/06/2010, 06:19 PMHow many deadbeats were there last time? This sounds like a good idea though!

According to Windy only one person, Nat.

Quote from: guest on 10/06/2010, 06:24 PMDon't try to derail my thread with your trollish behavior. Such an issue would be between Missa, nat, and maybe Windy, but if you feel the need to discuss it further, then feel free to start your own thread.

No derail or trolling intended. I was just mentioning it as it was one of your rules for this years. I would think members would actually care that a member was left out last time. I guess not. I won't mention it again.

Sparky · 10/06/2010, 07:56 PM

ya i am in this year... i was discussing with windy the year he did it, helped him with the rules and such but never signed up in the end

I will be listing more than just tg16/pce wants to make it easier... i love my DC & ps1 as well

Quote from: RoyVegas on 10/06/2010, 07:40 PMNo derail or trolling intended. I was just mentioning.....

Stop right there....members like getting there info from reputable sources...

Windy · 10/06/2010, 08:00 PM

It's a great Idea and was a ton of fun hope you guys enjoy it. As usual I will be sending gifts out to peeps

Missa was the only one that did not recieve a gift, and was quite hurt. I tried to make up for it and sent a gift to her, but she did not consider the gift from me as a part of the secret santa and felt the gift should have come from the person that drew her name. All in all, I would say it was a great success I would recommend it to anyone. So don't be discouraged at all to join this event it gets peeps involved and is a happy occasion. I might be in as well let me think on it a bit. I will be happy to help out in any way I can Your rules are very good and hopefully everyone who signs up will keep their end of the bargain. Hopefully there wont be any New Years Santa's either

blueraven · 10/06/2010, 09:27 PM

I'm f***ing down to show some x-mas cheer. Count me in.

ALL OF YOU WILL END UP WITH DEEP BLUE

..and do me a favor, if you sign up don't ask for Neo Geo AES games.

Ceti Alpha · 10/08/2010, 01:07 PM

Sign this mapler up!

henrycsc · 10/08/2010, 06:10 PM

Necro, count me in if you can pair me up with someone who is only looking for pce/tg stuffs..... I'm completely lost with any other system

BlueBMW · 10/08/2010, 08:53 PM

I'd like to join in also! Although pc henler has done a fantastic job of destroying my want lists

I'll come up with something!

Ceti Alpha · 10/08/2010, 09:39 PM

I'm working on a shortlist of games as we speak. So many great titles out there; it's difficult to narrow them down.

People should probably put up a few games in their want list in case we can't find the one they want or in case we can score one or two of their wants for under the $20 limit.

Mathius · 10/09/2010, 01:20 AM

Necro, I honestly think that I can uphold these sacred Santa rules. Count me in bro.

Edit: Reading through the entire Brothers Duomazov site compiling a list.

rag-time4 · 10/10/2010, 02:17 AM

Quote from: ceti alpha on 10/08/2010, 09:39 PMI'm working on a shortlist of games as we speak. So many great titles out there; it's difficult to narrow them down.

People should probably put up a few games in their want list in case we can't find the one they want or in case we can score one or two of their wants for under the $20 limit.

Who says it has to be a shortlist? NecroPhile said it had to be at least 6, but he also said the more options the better!

BTW I'm in!

Ceti Alpha · 10/10/2010, 01:42 PM

Ah! I missed it!

Mathius · 10/10/2010, 01:49 PM

Quote from: ceti alpha on 10/10/2010, 01:42 PMAh! I missed it!

Your forgiven, but don't be surprised if you receive a hu-card hammered out of fossilized Bonk turds for Christmas.

Ceti Alpha · 10/10/2010, 01:58 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 10/10/2010, 01:49 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 10/10/2010, 01:42 PMAh! I missed it!
Your forgiven, but don't be surprised if you receive a hu-card hammered out of fossilized Bonk turds for Christmas.

I would have to promptly quit "The Fuck eBay Club" and sell those suckers at a premium.

NecroPhile · 10/11/2010, 11:29 AM

Quote from: rag-time4 on 10/10/2010, 02:17 AMWho says it has to be a shortlist? NecroPhile said it had to be at least 6, but he also said the more options the better!

Correct, good sir. In fact, one list submitted is almost four dozen titles long, so whoever gets that one ought to have an easy time finding some sweet deals.

Ceti Alpha · 10/11/2010, 11:32 AM

Quote from: guest on 10/11/2010, 11:29 AM
Quote from: rag-time4 on 10/10/2010, 02:17 AMWho says it has to be a shortlist? NecroPhile said it had to be at least 6, but he also said the more options the better!
Correct, good sir. In fact, one list submitted is almost four dozen titles long, so whoever gets that one ought to have an easy time finding some sweet deals.

Secret Santa is awesome. No ifs, ands, or buts. Really glad we're doing it this year.

OK. Here is my shortlist, which may be updated before the names are drawn. I think these are all pretty decent games. Let me know if I'm underestimating the prices of any of these.

1. Tiger Heli
2. Military Madness
3. Side Arms Special
4. Legend of Valkyrie
5. Override
6. Final Soldier
7. Forgotten Worlds

chany60126 · 10/12/2010, 12:47 AM

The chanler wants in on the action. Let's spread some joy this holiday season.

finerion · 10/15/2010, 02:56 PM

Count me in! Incoming PM Necro

JoshTurboTrollX · 10/25/2010, 12:05 PM

My Xmas wish list is super easy. I only own about 20 turboB games, so I'm open to any common, beat up pile of crap you can find me

lol

PM sent

NecroPhile · 10/25/2010, 01:09 PM

Only a week left to go and we've only got a dozen people in the holiday spirit. C'mon, fuckers!

To sweeten the pot, a random winner will be chosen from the pool o' participants to receive a copy of Mr. Nanto's Turbo Legacy poster.

Ceti Alpha · 10/25/2010, 02:43 PM

Quote from: guest on 10/25/2010, 01:09 PMOnly a week left to go and we've only got a dozen people in the holiday spirit. C'mon, fuckers!

To sweeten the pot, a random winner will be chosen from the pool o' participants to receive a copy of Mr. Nanto's Turbo Legacy poster.

Sweeeeet!

blueraven · 10/25/2010, 02:55 PM

Quote from: guest on 10/25/2010, 01:09 PMOnly a week left to go and we've only got a dozen people in the holiday spirit. C'mon, fuckers!

To sweeten the pot, a random winner will be chosen from the pool o' participants to receive a copy of Mr. Nanto's Turbo Legacy poster.

C'mon people, this shouldn't break the bank! Unless you put the words "Renny Blaster" in your want list...

finerion · 10/25/2010, 03:49 PM

Quote from: guest on 10/25/2010, 01:09 PMOnly a week left to go and we've only got a dozen people in the holiday spirit. C'mon, fuckers!

To sweeten the pot, a random winner will be chosen from the pool o' participants to receive a copy of Mr. Nanto's Turbo Legacy poster.

Frickin sweet!

exile · 10/26/2010, 05:02 PM

Fuck it I'll sigh up too! NecroPhile Do I pm my info to you? or post that shit right here?

NecroPhile · 10/26/2010, 05:29 PM

Quote from: exile on 10/26/2010, 05:02 PMDo I pm my info to you? or post that shit right here?

You can send it to me via PM by next Monday (Nov. 1st), unless you'd rather that everyone knew that you're just dying to get Deep Blue, Genpei Toumaden, and Titan.

turbogrfxfan · 10/26/2010, 07:16 PM

Count me IN!!!!!!! very cool idea

blueraven · 10/26/2010, 09:26 PM

SIGN UP NOW. SIGN UP NOW. SIGN UP NAO. SIGN UP NOW.

NecroPhile · 10/28/2010, 03:51 PM

Bump. Sign up soon or you'll be crying over your yule log.

Opethian · 10/28/2010, 07:23 PM

sounds fun count me in

RR1980 · 10/28/2010, 07:57 PM

I am also in!

Sparky · 10/28/2010, 08:17 PM

Quote from: NecroPhile on 10/28/2010, 03:51 PMBump. Sign up soon or you'll be crying over your yule log.

i just dropped a yule log tonight <<cartwheel>> light and free...

NecroPhile · 10/29/2010, 06:42 PM

A bump for the weekend. Time's running out folks!

Also, if you don't want me as your gift recipient because it's not really 'Secret' Santa with me*, just let me know via PM.

* - or you just think I'm a douche

BlueBMW · 10/29/2010, 07:13 PM

Quote from: guest on 10/29/2010, 06:42 PM* - or you just think I'm a douche

NecroPhile · 11/01/2010, 01:21 PM

Join now, fuckers! It's what Jesus would do.

Duo_R · 11/01/2010, 02:30 PM

Ok I am in. Now it states that no eBay inflated prices, but if this is mainly pce I might have to go there to find a gift ya?

NecroPhile · 11/01/2010, 03:15 PM

Quote from: Duo_R on 11/01/2010, 02:30 PMNow it states that no eBay inflated prices, but if this is mainly pce I might have to go there to find a gift ya?

Ebay is not outright forbidden, only the retarded OMG R@R3!!1! pricing is. Check completed sales and places like rising stuff or hit-japan for ideas on more honest values.

hoobs88 · 11/01/2010, 05:32 PM

Is everyone involved in this from US/Canada or will there be some overseas shipping?

NecroPhile · 11/01/2010, 05:48 PM

Quote from: hoobs88 on 11/01/2010, 05:32 PMIs everyone involved in this from US/Canada or will there be some overseas shipping?

There's a couple of overseas folks, but it's almost all North American peeps.

BlueBMW · 11/01/2010, 06:59 PM

Quote from: guest on 11/01/2010, 05:48 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 11/01/2010, 05:32 PMIs everyone involved in this from US/Canada or will there be some overseas shipping?
There's a couple of overseas folks, but it's almost all North American peeps.

I dont mind shipping overseas if you think it might be a problem.

Sparky · 11/01/2010, 07:34 PM

Quote from: BlueBMW on 11/01/2010, 06:59 PM
Quote from: NecroPhile on 11/01/2010, 05:48 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 11/01/2010, 05:32 PMIs everyone involved in this from US/Canada or will there be some overseas shipping?
There's a couple of overseas folks, but it's almost all North American peeps.
I dont mind shipping overseas if you think it might be a problem.

i dont mind either... my list has been sent off... right down to le wire

fuk ya!!!

finerion · 11/02/2010, 06:00 PM

This is going to be awesome. Can't wait to start shopping.

NecroPhile · 11/02/2010, 06:24 PM

PMs have been sent for last minute additions and/or corrections. If you're supposed to be signed up but haven't heard from me, let me know and I'll fix it toot sweet.

turbogrfxfan · 11/02/2010, 06:58 PM

i didnt know what contact info ment so I gave my address and e mail