So unless I'm going blind (distinct possibility) I don't see a recommended value for the gift.
While I'm sure there is no finite rule, what is the average that people are going for? I have a habit for overbuying on this of thing and feeling embarrassed afterwards..
Oh mother pheasant plucker. Yeah the suggested amount is around $30. I will edit the post. Again.
I've done the BGG Secret Santa a few times, they make a "Santa" account that everyone gets the password to. That way you can prod your pal for better info or send them messages etc.
My secret recipient put a vague pin related request as their gift idea, if that proxy account is allowed i would like to ask them for specifics, otherwise what should i do? I dont want to reveal myself to them unless i have to
I am in the process of finding a go between who is not involved in the Secret Santa. Please remember, this is meant to be fun. Don't stress out too much about finding the absolute perfect gift. Remember these are for friends, not your spouse.
So I came home to a rather large mail day for me today. Along with my Loot Crate and Club PA pin(finally!) was a package from Amazon. A package I did not order. Upon opening it I discovered wonders:
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My very own copy of Assassin's Creed IV for Wii U! I finally get to play it.
Also included was:
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The Hatter M Vol 1 Graphic Novel. I love the book series (The Looking Glass Wars) that this comes from and can not wait to dive into this.
The irony that the person that replies to "Can I just use Amazon Prime" is the shipee...
I was dumbstruck that Assassin's Creed Black Flag was on the list and needed to avert that tragedy immediately. One of my favorite games in a long time. Glad you're excited. :biggrin:
Also holy crap I need to look into those books myself now....
I was real vague in the "what I want" category, when I signed up for the secret santa. I wasn't sure how the whole thing worked.
So, whoever got me, I am an old engineer (well, not that old, but thinking of retiring some day soon), who works at GameStop for the fun of it (get to talk and learn about games), but doesn't have too much time to actually play games. Pins are great (Pinny or other gaming pins), and so is regional stuff ... I am in this just for the fun of it, and to meet new people.
I too was a little vague on my choice for what I wanted from my secret santa, I think I just shouted Pins Pins Pins over again as I was still suffering from PPD from Pax Aus.
I am cool with pins but to make it easier on my secret santa it's not essential that I get them, I am happy to receive anything Gaming, Pinball, Penny Arcade, General Nerd/Geek stuff that makes you laugh related swag.
Can the Go-betweener please pass this message on. @Evilsanta I believe.
I honestly dont even remember what I put in for my info for my secret santa now, so I'll try to give some ideas here. I could always go for a few of those blind boxes (need to get my trade stock back up again), and I'm currently looking for a better way to display my collection, but I prefer a folder of some sort rather than shadow boxes. I own all the new gen stuff and portables, and have a decent gaming PC to boot, and can give my steam username if needed. Other than that, general geekery will always be welcome and any "anonymous" pm's here will always be answered!
In other news, hopefully my giftee will post what I got them here soon, Im super interested to see how they post it =D
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What are the rules/guides on revealing yoursel to your recipient? Should i say who i am in the christmas card im going to add? Afterwards when its all over? Never?
I was rather annoying and said "Surprise me" and surprise I got. Two excellent pins but also...perhaps the start of a new tradition! A one of kind Pinny Pals Xmas Carol!
You see we have only Verse 1 and a Chorus but this gives me a great idea, naturally, we're going to hold a contest
Film yourself belting out this carol in anyway you see fit, send your entries to grge.monkey@gmail.com, we'll post them all on the site and hold a voting contest. Winner gets a choice of Carl pin or a Blind Box.
Add another verse if you have the creative juices, extra bonus points applied for giving it a go!
I'll make an official page for it but for now, feel free to get cooking and maybe we can have some submissions ready to go for Xmas
Edit: Also as it says on the thingy, if you think of more verses, ask @Kamelon to have them added to the lyrics.
@grgemonkey I'm so glad you liked the present Merry Christmas!
And you've made my Christmas, too, by turning the carol into a contest Fantastic idea! Glad it got your creative juices flowing! It's the community's now and I'm keen to see what everyone does with it. Should we make a new thread for it so people can find it easily?
Enjoy your pins, grgemonkey And enjoy your caroling, pinny pals one and all!
Sent out my secret Santa stuff!! Had to order something from Amazon and it might get there before the main part of the gift...oh well. Hope they like it. Did anyone else freak out worrying you mucked up the whole thing??
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I would like something hand made, that is green, has feathers, floats in the air, can cast magic, and smells like waffles.
HAVE IT AT !
God damnit, you spoiled my gift, guess I'll have to throw this Parrot Waffle Wizard into the freaking garbage.
I hope you're happy, you've ruined Christmas.
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Oh mother pheasant plucker. Yeah the suggested amount is around $30. I will edit the post. Again.
Fixed that for you.
Can we do that here?
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Also included was:
Both of my treasures:
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I was dumbstruck that Assassin's Creed Black Flag was on the list and needed to avert that tragedy immediately. One of my favorite games in a long time. Glad you're excited. :biggrin:
Also holy crap I need to look into those books myself now....
So, whoever got me, I am an old engineer (well, not that old, but thinking of retiring some day soon), who works at GameStop for the fun of it (get to talk and learn about games), but doesn't have too much time to actually play games. Pins are great (Pinny or other gaming pins), and so is regional stuff ... I am in this just for the fun of it, and to meet new people.
Thanks man, it's awesome!
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It's the magitech armor done in the style of the original art from the release. Or at least, that's my interpretation.
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That game holds a special place in my heart and I'm glad someone else on this planet loves it, too. Also, you're not done yet.
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I am cool with pins but to make it easier on my secret santa it's not essential that I get them, I am happy to receive anything Gaming, Pinball, Penny Arcade, General Nerd/Geek stuff that makes you laugh related swag.
Can the Go-betweener please pass this message on. @Evilsanta I believe.
In other news, hopefully my giftee will post what I got them here soon, Im super interested to see how they post it =D
My pins are right here!
Feel free to send me a trade request!
“I let out a battle cry. Sure, a lot of people might have mistaken it for a sudden yelp of unmanly fear, but trust me. It was a battle cry.”
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Not sure if you follow the site, but there's a shirt you might enjoy on teefury at the moment that runs along a similar vein
“I let out a battle cry. Sure, a lot of people might have mistaken it for a sudden yelp of unmanly fear, but trust me. It was a battle cry.”
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But, you know, real Christmasy like.
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I was rather annoying and said "Surprise me" and surprise I got. Two excellent pins but also...perhaps the start of a new tradition! A one of kind Pinny Pals Xmas Carol!
See right here!
And here's a picture of the goods.
You see we have only Verse 1 and a Chorus but this gives me a great idea, naturally, we're going to hold a contest
Film yourself belting out this carol in anyway you see fit, send your entries to grge.monkey@gmail.com, we'll post them all on the site and hold a voting contest. Winner gets a choice of Carl pin or a Blind Box.
Add another verse if you have the creative juices, extra bonus points applied for giving it a go!
I'll make an official page for it but for now, feel free to get cooking and maybe we can have some submissions ready to go for Xmas
Edit: Also as it says on the thingy, if you think of more verses, ask @Kamelon to have them added to the lyrics.
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And you've made my Christmas, too, by turning the carol into a contest
Enjoy your pins, grgemonkey
Merry Christmas, everyone!
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