Goose!That's me, honeyShow me the way home, honeyRegistered Userregular
Satanhawk: I got the shelf but I've been lazy about putting it up. I'm going to have it beneath my TV which I got a studless mount kit for Christmas as well. Probably this weekend then I'll take pics. Thanks again!
TonkkaSome one in the club tonightHas stolen my ideas.Registered Userregular
Yeah I couldn't wait.
I'll rearrange when I get the other X-Wings and TIE Fighters hung from the ceiling and shelves put up, etc, but that was a fun build! Thanks again unknown Satan!
Satan I think you may have sent me something but I'm currently in Calgary waiting to fly to Seattle after a 2 day delay! I will be back on Thursday and can officially open it then!
First, the box contents with a message! Gonna be honest, when I first read that, I thought to myself “You can’t tell me what to do, paper.”
But I acquiesced.
The message was a detailed description of the order to open the presents, and context for each one. Here’s the haul in totality:
First up, we’ve got a book of personal importance to the sender, an ornament that doesn’t just look like gingerbread… it smells like gingerbread!, a board game fit for solo or 2 player play, and some peanuts of a local variety! A good collection right here, but we’re not done yet…
Next up we have a pair of glass ornaments, each inscribed with the initials of my kids! (I purposely angled the picture to show more of the detail in the glass)
And finally we have a massive piece honoring the best Rankin Bass Christmas special ever made:
The Queen of the Water Spirits from The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
A gigantic and heartfelt Thank You to the person that I sent to last year, and this year got me… @Elvenshae !
Bonus of my older son “pretending to be a present, too!”
Not sure how to put this, but I'm taking a break from PA for a time. Just wanted to give an explanation so people don't wonder why I dropped off. PMs should still go to my email if you want to get in touch. I figured this maybe was the best place to mention it?
You guys are awesome and I've enjoyed being a part of this community. I just need to focus on some things.
Satan! I got back from my trip late yesterday and found that you have bestowed your blessings upon me. Once I unpack, and run a few errands I'll take photos of the bounty that you have provided.
Dang Satan! I just got back home last night and as I'm eating breakfast my doorbell rings and a box is left on my porch!
A Box! A Fragile Box! I like Fragile, Fragile is good
oooo pretty stickers. I've taken to sticker bombing my laptop, and these will be well used
A letter!~
Awww you're so thoughtful @#pipe , you're the best
The gifts! (The tea is already drunk, they were all really so damn tasty)
ahhhhhhhhhh that's so cool! Thank you Satan/#pipe, these are going to be so fun to play & build and I know exactly where I want this lamp to go - my desk has a little ledge I never really knew what to do with and I love that you included an outlet with usb access
#pipeCocky Stride, Musky odoursPope of Chili TownRegistered Userregular
Hooray! I'm glad you like all the things!
If you know someone with a 3D printer, I think printing the God Favor tokens for Orlog would make the game much better. As it is, the game is missing some of them. Although that might be a balancing thing? Anyway HAIL SATAN
I'm definitely going to look into that, and it would be a nice way to paint htem/weather them myself, because while it all looks nice it could all look awesome
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LasbrookIt takes a lot to make a stewWhen it comes to me and youRegistered Userregular
Got home as the light was dying outside to find a package darkening my door. A package I was not expecting.
A package clearly from Satan. Of Satan.
I'm a big sucker for art books so it was a pleasant surprise getting this one. There's a ton of good art (especially full page Brom pieces, I had no idea they still did art for 3 and 4). Good commentary on design decisions but the most surprising thing was that it is hands down the best credited artbook I own. Everything is credited to both the artist and the game it's from. Even when they can't find the name of the orignal artist they include it as "uncredited"
Like look at this page, look at that sidebar that's almost as tall as the actual text.
I suppose this means I have a collection at this point huh?
I have received two packages while I was out of the country and just opened them now. Pictures to come later today when I am less jetlagged to hell and back and can stage some photos!!!
My understanding is that the mat is wet erase, so stick to the markers I included or any ones that say “non-permanent” or “wet-erase.” Like if you’d use it on a transparency in middle school it should also work on the mats.
Champions is kind of a silly connection, but we were Facebook friends years ago before I deleted my account, and I’m pretty sure it was to get friend log-in rewards for some marvel squad fighting game that probably hasn’t existed for a decade+ At this point. I think champions is great. It’s kinda like a boss fight simulator as a card game. It’s technically my second favorite of their card games but I thought you’d be into the comics theme.
Also… I can’t believe they took the tube I made by duct taping a bit of two shorter tubes together and put it in a real box. Those cowards.
Brovid Hasselsmof[Growling historic on the fury road]Registered Userregular
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Hopefully I found all the new giftees since I last did this. @KoopahTroopah I got pretty confused about which of your gifts are Satans and which turned out to be from Steam chat so let me know if I got them wrong
So sorry for not updating yet Satan! My dad was in a collision on Friday when some asshole ran a red light and hit his car, so this weekend has been more caretaking and less wearing cool ass skirts. I hope to have some photos of my swag this week when I reclaim my room! (He's staying in there for now since I spent silly amounts of money on an adjustable frame early pandemic, and his fractured sternum makes it hard to lie down.)
He's doing okay all things considered! He just can't lie down or get up without severe pain, and basically any movement that uses his pecs fucks him up. Gonna have to see what insurance does this week with regards to him being unable to work since unfortunately dog training is entirely bending down and using your pecs or whatever.
Given the situation it could have been wayyyy worse so we just gotta kinda roll with it I guess.
He's doing okay all things considered! He just can't lie down or get up without severe pain, and basically any movement that uses his pecs fucks him up. Gonna have to see what insurance does this week with regards to him being unable to work since unfortunately dog training is entirely bending down and using your pecs or whatever.
Given the situation it could have been wayyyy worse so we just gotta kinda roll with it I guess.
Genuinely hope your dad makes a quick and full recovery, but also have to admit this post gave me a mental image of a shirtless guy in a dog training class doing Dave Bautista style pec flexes with a very serious teacher expression on his face
Good thoughts your way, Cello. And glad that your pandemic purchase is helping him out.
Ok, Satan, I know I know I owe the post that shares your awesome...BUT I HAVE BEEN USING THEM. So, you know, I'll get on taking a picture today.
And Satanee - you have already received something from me (though you do not know it was me - cackle cackle cackle), but there is something else that is apparently taking a very circuitous route to you. I have exactly zero idea when it will get there and if it'll have a note attached or not. This has been a not at all helpful message. As is Satan's way.
Good thoughts your way, Cello. And glad that your pandemic purchase is helping him out.
Ok, Satan, I know I know I owe the post that shares your awesome...BUT I HAVE BEEN USING THEM. So, you know, I'll get on taking a picture today.
And Satanee - you have already received something from me (though you do not know it was me - cackle cackle cackle), but there is something else that is apparently taking a very circuitous route to you. I have exactly zero idea when it will get there and if it'll have a note attached or not. This has been a not at all helpful message. As is Satan's way.
Next time I'll make sure to buy you something less useful so you'll post pictures more promptly. Like a towel set, or half a dozen boxes of cheezits
For reals though, glad you're getting some immediate use out of them. Happy Sataning!
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TonkkaSome one in the club tonightHas stolen my ideas.Registered Userregular
Oh right, a week ago SATAN WAS REVEALED TO ME (sorry it took so long to post stuff happened).
I was summoned to a bar, far to the North, and after procuring cans of beer, a note was slid across the table.
I was very confused.
Then a bag!
Things in the bag!
Funny enough, I was watching a little hockey before the meetup, so had a little holiday cheer in me already, which led to the confusion on my part admittedly. Turns out that @Cello was my Satan and smuggled my gifts in to the United States of America to present them in person! Thank you again for the personal delivery! HAIL SATAN.
Blackhawk1313Demon Hunter for HireTime RiftRegistered Userregular
I have been remiss. I was gifted! It was during a time when the house was being bombarded with boxes such that I couldn’t be 100% sure of the origin of some items. There was however a package that whole non-descript, and unassuming in its nature, was a Satan gift! I received Horizon: Forbidden West and I’m super stoked to play it as I loved the first one to pieces. The behind the scenes actions to ensure I actually received said package also resulted in the reveal of the dark patron who deigned to grace me with it! Thank you @Tef you are awesome!
Hopin' to take some pictures on Friday, Satan, now that things are chilling out a little around here! Sorry again for the delay. (Dad is recovering well!)
Got home as the light was dying outside to find a package darkening my door. A package I was not expecting.
A package clearly from Satan. Of Satan.
I'm a big sucker for art books so it was a pleasant surprise getting this one. There's a ton of good art (especially full page Brom pieces, I had no idea they still did art for 3 and 4). Good commentary on design decisions but the most surprising thing was that it is hands down the best credited artbook I own. Everything is credited to both the artist and the game it's from. Even when they can't find the name of the orignal artist they include it as "uncredited"
Like look at this page, look at that sidebar that's almost as tall as the actual text.
I suppose this means I have a collection at this point huh?
Satan! I made time to take photos yesterday! Admittedly my hair is a bit of a mess after digging us out from like a foot and a half of snow, but ah well
I received two packages! The first was a set of items from Fangamer - wound up being a good thing I sighed heavily at the price of the Tales of Symphonia records while in Seattle because you got me one!!!
It also included an Undertale annoying dog pin, which now sits perched across from the cute Koromaru dog pin I got from Seattle too - pin theming!! I've only just now got a bag I feel comfortable decking out in pins - this bag is effectively my office when I'm carrying my stuff in for an in-building work day - so this is a fun way to tell people I like dogs that you can't get rid of!!
Last but not least, this kickass Hades mat for my desk - it makes all the PC gaming I do feel very important:
The second package came from Dark Western / Y'Allternative Toronto brand Katakomb!! And frankly, it rocks
The biggest piece was this suspender based dress which will increase my goth points by I assume at least 100, as well as this elastic belt that I'm very excited to try to use with some self-made dresses I'm hoping to do this year:
Also these pleather gloves with spider details! Tried 'em on, super comfy and pliable, very excited to put these into use in Canadian winter. Plus they seem to make me move very fast based on the motion blur I accidentally included in the photo!
And also these fun harnesses! One with wings, one quick-deploy with buckles. These are my first ones and I'm eager to try them with a variety of outfits! Also potentially a good option to spice up work outfits once I leave the office if I'm going out after, I'm thinking:
No notes in either package so my Satan remains a ~mystery~, but I am absolutely delighted by the gifts so far in the middle of a dreary January winter!!!
Satan! I made time to take photos yesterday! Admittedly my hair is a bit of a mess after digging us out from like a foot and a half of snow, but ah well
I received two packages! The first was a set of items from Fangamer - wound up being a good thing I sighed heavily at the price of the Tales of Symphonia records while in Seattle because you got me one!!!
It also included an Undertale annoying dog pin, which now sits perched across from the cute Koromaru dog pin I got from Seattle too - pin theming!! I've only just now got a bag I feel comfortable decking out in pins - this bag is effectively my office when I'm carrying my stuff in for an in-building work day - so this is a fun way to tell people I like dogs that you can't get rid of!!
Last but not least, this kickass Hades mat for my desk - it makes all the PC gaming I do feel very important:
The second package came from Dark Western / Y'Allternative Toronto brand Katakomb!! And frankly, it rocks
The biggest piece was this suspender based dress which will increase my goth points by I assume at least 100, as well as this elastic belt that I'm very excited to try to use with some self-made dresses I'm hoping to do this year:
Also these pleather gloves with spider details! Tried 'em on, super comfy and pliable, very excited to put these into use in Canadian winter. Plus they seem to make me move very fast based on the motion blur I accidentally included in the photo!
And also these fun harnesses! One with wings, one quick-deploy with buckles. These are my first ones and I'm eager to try them with a variety of outfits! Also potentially a good option to spice up work outfits once I leave the office if I'm going out after, I'm thinking:
No notes in either package so my Satan remains a ~mystery~, but I am absolutely delighted by the gifts so far in the middle of a dreary January winter!!!
Your Satan was unable to include messages in the shipping but we reveal themself shortly I assure you.
(This arrived a bit ago but I am delayed in posting this)
As it was foretold in the ancient scriptures (letter in the box) the package-that-might-have-arrived-first-but-actually-arrived-last has arrived.
A hat that is me-sized and a pair of shirts for my kids. Based on a minor league baseball team with strong emotional ties to the sender!
LasbrookIt takes a lot to make a stewWhen it comes to me and youRegistered Userregular
The package I was forewarned about arrived today!
Whatever it was sounded like it was sliding around in the package so I tore into it with devilish speed.
Resident Evil 2 Remake!
Thankfully the disc WAS just loose in the case but doesn't look like it got a single scratch.
Fun fact, unless you want to count the like 1/3rd of RE7 I played on PC, this will be the first RE game I've played on a console other than a Nintendo one. I've only played RE2 on N64, and RE1&4 on gamecube. I'm excited to finally see how X is gonna give it to me.
Also, I got to play a bit more Strafe and Dusk this weekend and those games are definitely aimed right at me. Dusk even has a fake DOS bootup scroll and an alternate color palette based on Quake which I appreciate. Strafe hasn't quite clicked with me as a roguelike but it's got style (and FMV cutscenes that you can make look incredibly terrible in a good way).
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And then!
Oh heck yes! THANK YOU SATAN.
I'll rearrange when I get the other X-Wings and TIE Fighters hung from the ceiling and shelves put up, etc, but that was a fun build! Thanks again unknown Satan!
There was no identifying note in the package.
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@Elvenshae 🤯😱😱😱🤗🥹♥️💙💜
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But I acquiesced.
The message was a detailed description of the order to open the presents, and context for each one. Here’s the haul in totality:
First up, we’ve got a book of personal importance to the sender, an ornament that doesn’t just look like gingerbread… it smells like gingerbread!, a board game fit for solo or 2 player play, and some peanuts of a local variety! A good collection right here, but we’re not done yet…
Next up we have a pair of glass ornaments, each inscribed with the initials of my kids! (I purposely angled the picture to show more of the detail in the glass)
And finally we have a massive piece honoring the best Rankin Bass Christmas special ever made:
A gigantic and heartfelt Thank You to the person that I sent to last year, and this year got me… @Elvenshae !
But hang on, that’s not the year without Santa
Not sure how to put this, but I'm taking a break from PA for a time. Just wanted to give an explanation so people don't wonder why I dropped off. PMs should still go to my email if you want to get in touch. I figured this maybe was the best place to mention it?
You guys are awesome and I've enjoyed being a part of this community. I just need to focus on some things.
In your name, hail.
Dang Satan! I just got back home last night and as I'm eating breakfast my doorbell rings and a box is left on my porch!
A Box! A Fragile Box! I like Fragile, Fragile is good
oooo pretty stickers. I've taken to sticker bombing my laptop, and these will be well used
A letter!~
Awww you're so thoughtful @#pipe , you're the best
The gifts! (The tea is already drunk, they were all really so damn tasty)
ahhhhhhhhhh that's so cool! Thank you Satan/#pipe, these are going to be so fun to play & build and I know exactly where I want this lamp to go - my desk has a little ledge I never really knew what to do with and I love that you included an outlet with usb access
If you know someone with a 3D printer, I think printing the God Favor tokens for Orlog would make the game much better. As it is, the game is missing some of them. Although that might be a balancing thing? Anyway HAIL SATAN
Need some stuff designed or printed? I can help with that.
I'm a big sucker for art books so it was a pleasant surprise getting this one. There's a ton of good art (especially full page Brom pieces, I had no idea they still did art for 3 and 4). Good commentary on design decisions but the most surprising thing was that it is hands down the best credited artbook I own. Everything is credited to both the artist and the game it's from. Even when they can't find the name of the orignal artist they include it as "uncredited"
Like look at this page, look at that sidebar that's almost as tall as the actual text.
I suppose this means I have a collection at this point huh?
Thanks so much @anoffday
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I have received two packages while I was out of the country and just opened them now. Pictures to come later today when I am less jetlagged to hell and back and can stage some photos!!!
3DS Friend Code: 0216-0898-6512
Switch Friend Code: SW-7437-1538-7786
Some things wrapped up very nicely!
Oh very cool!
So that rolled up thing on the right are some grid map mats that you can use with dry erase markers for TTRPGs!
I've never played Marvel Champions, but I'm looking forward to trying it out!
There was a name on the packages, but no note, so I'm not sure of their forum name...
Thanks so much, Satan!!
My understanding is that the mat is wet erase, so stick to the markers I included or any ones that say “non-permanent” or “wet-erase.” Like if you’d use it on a transparency in middle school it should also work on the mats.
Champions is kind of a silly connection, but we were Facebook friends years ago before I deleted my account, and I’m pretty sure it was to get friend log-in rewards for some marvel squad fighting game that probably hasn’t existed for a decade+ At this point. I think champions is great. It’s kinda like a boss fight simulator as a card game. It’s technically my second favorite of their card games but I thought you’d be into the comics theme.
Also… I can’t believe they took the tube I made by duct taping a bit of two shorter tubes together and put it in a real box. Those cowards.
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He's doing okay all things considered! He just can't lie down or get up without severe pain, and basically any movement that uses his pecs fucks him up. Gonna have to see what insurance does this week with regards to him being unable to work since unfortunately dog training is entirely bending down and using your pecs or whatever.
Given the situation it could have been wayyyy worse so we just gotta kinda roll with it I guess.
3DS Friend Code: 0216-0898-6512
Switch Friend Code: SW-7437-1538-7786
Genuinely hope your dad makes a quick and full recovery, but also have to admit this post gave me a mental image of a shirtless guy in a dog training class doing Dave Bautista style pec flexes with a very serious teacher expression on his face
Ok, Satan, I know I know I owe the post that shares your awesome...BUT I HAVE BEEN USING THEM. So, you know, I'll get on taking a picture today.
And Satanee - you have already received something from me (though you do not know it was me - cackle cackle cackle), but there is something else that is apparently taking a very circuitous route to you. I have exactly zero idea when it will get there and if it'll have a note attached or not. This has been a not at all helpful message. As is Satan's way.
Next time I'll make sure to buy you something less useful so you'll post pictures more promptly. Like a towel set, or half a dozen boxes of cheezits
For reals though, glad you're getting some immediate use out of them. Happy Sataning!
I was summoned to a bar, far to the North, and after procuring cans of beer, a note was slid across the table.
I was very confused.
Then a bag!
Things in the bag!
Funny enough, I was watching a little hockey before the meetup, so had a little holiday cheer in me already, which led to the confusion on my part admittedly. Turns out that @Cello was my Satan and smuggled my gifts in to the United States of America to present them in person! Thank you again for the personal delivery! HAIL SATAN.
LSA
TAN
3DS Friend Code: 0216-0898-6512
Switch Friend Code: SW-7437-1538-7786
Updates soon, possibly split into a couple parts
Should be one more on the way.
I received two packages! The first was a set of items from Fangamer - wound up being a good thing I sighed heavily at the price of the Tales of Symphonia records while in Seattle because you got me one!!!
It also included an Undertale annoying dog pin, which now sits perched across from the cute Koromaru dog pin I got from Seattle too - pin theming!! I've only just now got a bag I feel comfortable decking out in pins - this bag is effectively my office when I'm carrying my stuff in for an in-building work day - so this is a fun way to tell people I like dogs that you can't get rid of!!
Last but not least, this kickass Hades mat for my desk - it makes all the PC gaming I do feel very important:
The second package came from Dark Western / Y'Allternative Toronto brand Katakomb!! And frankly, it rocks
The biggest piece was this suspender based dress which will increase my goth points by I assume at least 100, as well as this elastic belt that I'm very excited to try to use with some self-made dresses I'm hoping to do this year:
Also these pleather gloves with spider details! Tried 'em on, super comfy and pliable, very excited to put these into use in Canadian winter. Plus they seem to make me move very fast based on the motion blur I accidentally included in the photo!
And also these fun harnesses! One with wings, one quick-deploy with buckles. These are my first ones and I'm eager to try them with a variety of outfits! Also potentially a good option to spice up work outfits once I leave the office if I'm going out after, I'm thinking:
No notes in either package so my Satan remains a ~mystery~, but I am absolutely delighted by the gifts so far in the middle of a dreary January winter!!!
3DS Friend Code: 0216-0898-6512
Switch Friend Code: SW-7437-1538-7786
Your Satan was unable to include messages in the shipping but we reveal themself shortly I assure you.
As it was foretold in the ancient scriptures (letter in the box) the package-that-might-have-arrived-first-but-actually-arrived-last has arrived.
A hat that is me-sized and a pair of shirts for my kids. Based on a minor league baseball team with strong emotional ties to the sender!
Thanks again @Elvenshae !
anybody who has NOT sent their gift
or
anybody who has NOT received their gift
could you send me a PM?
there's still a bunch of time left, so don't worry, just gotta make sure nothing is getting lost in transit
Whatever it was sounded like it was sliding around in the package so I tore into it with devilish speed.
Resident Evil 2 Remake!
Thankfully the disc WAS just loose in the case but doesn't look like it got a single scratch.
Fun fact, unless you want to count the like 1/3rd of RE7 I played on PC, this will be the first RE game I've played on a console other than a Nintendo one. I've only played RE2 on N64, and RE1&4 on gamecube. I'm excited to finally see how X is gonna give it to me.
Thanks again @anoffday !
Also, I got to play a bit more Strafe and Dusk this weekend and those games are definitely aimed right at me. Dusk even has a fake DOS bootup scroll and an alternate color palette based on Quake which I appreciate. Strafe hasn't quite clicked with me as a roguelike but it's got style (and FMV cutscenes that you can make look incredibly terrible in a good way).
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