Community Forums => General Chat => Topic started by: EasyCure on December 10, 2007, 04:37:34 AM
Title: Secret Santa
Post by: EasyCure on December 10, 2007, 04:37:34 AM
Should we start one via Virtual Console Gifting?
It's just a thought i had, because lately i've been doing nicer things alot more often than normal. I helped a woman in my building load up a U-Haul truck she was trying to herself, i helped another woman (and elderly one) with groceries and just alot of other things like that.
I dont want to say its the "christmas spirit" or whatever, because honestly it doesnt even feel like its close to xmas around here and i dont stop to think "hmm maybe it'd be nice to help this person out" i just do it and realize later on that i did a good deed. So i was thinking about this gift feature and it'd be cool to give one of you guys a gift, since i'm already donating a bunch of clothes toys and even food already. Why not?
If anyone else is up to, let me know! My only rule is forum regulars only. Not that i dont want to give a random poster here a gift, it'll just be easier to know the person you're gifting to
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Crimm on December 10, 2007, 05:00:40 AM
EVERYONE IS GETTING ECCO JR!
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Stogi on December 10, 2007, 05:06:02 AM
I'm down.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NWR_insanolord on December 10, 2007, 05:28:38 AM
I'm in. Good luck finding something that I don't already own.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: vudu on December 10, 2007, 06:34:20 AM
I'm all over this.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Darkheart on December 10, 2007, 07:25:45 AM
I am in but my wii is in the shop right now and my wii friend code is invalid . . . so I could do this.
1.) Whoever gets me waits until I get my wii back, in the meantime I will send whoever I get their game on my roommates wii. I am sure whoever gets me can be patient and trusted to wait until I get my new wii back.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: EasyCure on December 10, 2007, 08:23:36 AM
Sounds good, so far nothing but good comments ('cept you Crimm, now you get NOTHING).
Now i just have to figure out a way to have you guys pick names..
heres my idea, but im open to others so feel free to tell me what you think:
1. We compile a definitive list of everyone participating by a certain date and lock this thread
2. I'll assign a number to each person on the list and i'll let you PM (or IM or email or Wiimail) me with a number (say 1-30) and i'll tell you who you picked.*
3. We'll need to figure out a day when to "exchange" gifts. the 25th would be nice but its understandable some or most people will be with family and/or not have access to wii.
4. It would be helpful if participants include a "wishlist" in their sig. Its optional, and if you choose to please add more than one title to giveyour secret santa an option. Again, its optional, if theres really just one title you HAVE to have and choose to put that up go ahead, but just know you're taking the fun out of everything
*Or maybe an "outside party" would like to be in charge of this aspect, someone not participating so that i could participate too.
Also know, this isnt meant to be a celebration of christmas, think of it as "toy day" or whatever it was in Animal Crossing. You dont have to be part of a certain faith to give a gift to your fellow forum members!
The only other "rule" i have, i suppose, is a limit of X amount of dollars. I mean, if you want to go crazy and buy a bunch of games more power too ya, but ya dont have to splurge.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: vudu on December 10, 2007, 08:54:30 AM
I think everyone should list (a) what games they already have, (b) a few games/genres they'd be interested in, and (c) any games they absolutely do not want.
For the games they don't want, it shouldn't be because they're universally considered bad games (hopefully people won't buy each other Ecco Jr.) but for any number of other reasons. For example, I don't want Super Metriod (because I already own it on SNES) and I don't want Super C (not because it's a bad game, but because I already have Contra III and I'm holding out for the original).
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: that Baby guy on December 10, 2007, 09:55:46 AM
That sounds good. One day, I'll add my friend code. One day. Hopefully that day is Thursday. Hopefully.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: EasyCure on December 10, 2007, 10:22:54 AM
Quote Originally posted by: vudu I think everyone should list (a) what games they already have, (b) a few games/genres they'd be interested in, and (c) any games they absolutely do not want.
For the games they don't want, it shouldn't be because they're universally considered bad games (hopefully people won't buy each other Ecco Jr.) but for any number of other reasons. For example, I don't want Super Metriod (because I already own it on SNES) and I don't want Super C (not because it's a bad game, but because I already have Contra III and I'm holding out for the original).
yeah thats a good point. i was going to say "well we dont need to know what game your friend has because the Gifting features tells you if that friend has a game or not"
so we still need a cut off date so we can start picking who gets who. I say give it till Friday, then we lock the thread up, sound good?
Spread the word too folks, the more people who want to buy games for one another the better
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NeoThunder on December 10, 2007, 11:45:47 AM
i'm willing to throw my hat in....or my name in a hat
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Darkheart on December 10, 2007, 11:53:15 AM
I think we should make a list of people with:
Forum Name: Wii Friend Code: "so just in case one of us doesn't have it" (especially me since I will be using my roomies Wii) Games they want: Type of games they like: Games they have: Games they dont want:
Though I just realized none of you guys would have my roomies friend code, should I just post it? How would that work?
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: EasyCure on December 10, 2007, 12:15:33 PM
well do you have your own wii to receive a gift from? or do you share one with your roommate only
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: IceCold on December 10, 2007, 12:22:00 PM
Strell had this over at the CAG forums I think - if they've already done it he can tell us what worked and what didn't.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 10, 2007, 12:33:35 PM
I'm not getting people VC games who don't respond to my PMs ::glares at Icecold::
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Darkheart on December 10, 2007, 12:34:52 PM
Quote Originally posted by: EasyCure well do you have your own wii to receive a gift from? or do you share one with your roommate only
I do have a wii its in the shop and they have already told me i will be issued a new friend code.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: vudu on December 10, 2007, 12:36:01 PM
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Kairon on December 10, 2007, 01:17:16 PM
Crimm should TOTALLY run this as our impartial forum overlord. He's the community moderator, yes?
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 10, 2007, 02:35:57 PM
Wow this is a cool idea. I gotta track this track this thread.
...so I'm in.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 10, 2007, 03:27:26 PM
You guys set up a definite system on how this is supposed to work and I will decide if I should join....
j/k I'm in.
But seriously, Crimm should run the Secret Santa Program.
Everyone should PM Crimm w/: 1) Wii Code 2) 3-5 games that they want (any price range) 3) Region 4) $$$ willing to spend* <optional>
after that is PM'd, Crimm will at random send someone's info to another participant who will be able to choose which game they think that person would like best based on the provided list and their own budget.
*budget could determine how you are paired with your Secret Santa.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Strell on December 10, 2007, 03:45:01 PM
Me wants do Sekret Sandarz.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Kairon on December 10, 2007, 04:32:44 PM
God I can't wait till this gets started!
Just fyi, a great place to start compiling a list of titles you ALREADY own is the my Nintendo account that your Wii is linked to!
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 10, 2007, 04:54:08 PM
Which format suggestion should we go with or improve upon?
Quote Originally posted by: EasyCure Sounds good, so far nothing but good comments ('cept you Crimm, now you get NOTHING).
Now i just have to figure out a way to have you guys pick names..
heres my idea, but im open to others so feel free to tell me what you think:
1. We compile a definitive list of everyone participating by a certain date and lock this thread
2. I'll assign a number to each person on the list and i'll let you PM (or IM or email or Wiimail) me with a number (say 1-30) and i'll tell you who you picked.*
3. We'll need to figure out a day when to "exchange" gifts. the 25th would be nice but its understandable some or most people will be with family and/or not have access to wii.
4. It would be helpful if participants include a "wishlist" in their sig. Its optional, and if you choose to please add more than one title to giveyour secret santa an option. Again, its optional, if theres really just one title you HAVE to have and choose to put that up go ahead, but just know you're taking the fun out of everything
*Or maybe an "outside party" would like to be in charge of this aspect, someone not participating so that i could participate too.
Also know, this isnt meant to be a celebration of christmas, think of it as "toy day" or whatever it was in Animal Crossing. You dont have to be part of a certain faith to give a gift to your fellow forum members!
The only other "rule" i have, i suppose, is a limit of X amount of dollars. I mean, if you want to go crazy and buy a bunch of games more power too ya, but ya dont have to splurge.
Quote Originally posted by: vudu I think everyone should list (a) what games they already have, (b) a few games/genres they'd be interested in, and (c) any games they absolutely do not want.
For the games they don't want, it shouldn't be because they're universally considered bad games (hopefully people won't buy each other Ecco Jr.) but for any number of other reasons. For example, I don't want Super Metriod (because I already own it on SNES) and I don't want Super C (not because it's a bad game, but because I already have Contra III and I'm holding out for the original).
Quote Originally posted by: darkheart I think we should make a list of people with:
Forum Name: Wii Friend Code: "so just in case one of us doesn't have it" (especially me since I will be using my roomies Wii) Games they want: Type of games they like: Games they have: Games they dont want:
Though I just realized none of you guys would have my roomies friend code, should I just post it? How would that work?
Quote Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
But seriously, Crimm should run the Secret Santa Program.
Everyone should PM Crimm w/: 1) Wii Code 2) 3-5 games that they want (any price range) 3) Region 4) $$$ willing to spend* <optional>
after that is PM'd, Crimm will at random send someone's info to another participant who will be able to choose which game they think that person would like best based on the provided list and their own budget.
*budget could determine how you are paired with your Secret Santa.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Khushrenada on December 10, 2007, 05:41:02 PM
Well, I don't want to take anything away from Crimm but if you are looking for an outside party to conduct this affair, I'd be willing to manage it for you.
As moderator of this affair, I would establish the following rules:
1. The sign-up for this thread closes at Midnight Friday December 14, 2007 Pacific Time.
Best of all, we don't have to worry about locking this thread because you only have to check the time of the original post of a person to see if they make the cut-off time or not. This way, the thread is still open for people to talk in when the gifts are exchanged.
2. Eligibility for this swap will be determined by myself, Easycure (if he still wants to help in the control of this affair) and one more person if people think it is neccessary.
The reason for this is again to make sure that it is somebody most forumers recognize and would have an idea about their likes and dislikes. As well, it prevents people from just joining this forum to get a free game or create duplicate accounts. However, do not feel that you have to be a prolific forum member to join in. Just as long as you are a recognizable name on the forums, give it a shot. If someone's eligibility is challanged, then I or the triumvirate would rule on the issue. Although the purpose isn't to make this an elitist thing, it's can be very hard to know what to give "forumer435" when no one really knows anything about them.
3. For those who pass eligilibility, I would then require a pm from that person with the following information:
Wii Friend Code Games that you do not want Games that you have Some ideas for gifts When you would be available to do the exchange If there is a price range you wish to stay within (optional)
With this information, I can then figure out which day the swap will occur and if possible a certain time period. The giver will now have the correct friend code needed to send the gift. The giver will know what to avoid. Currently, I would not send the giver the ideas for gifts unless asked for by the giver because they are unsure about what the giftee would like. In that case, they can pm me for more information and I would send them the ideas for gifts. Finally, if a person does have a ton of games already, they may wish to specify what they do not have, if that makes things easier. Or a person may request they only want a game for a certain type of console. Then they would only send me information related to that console's catalogue. (I.E. Games they don't want for the Genesis, Games they already own for the Genesis.) If this is the case, then those who are sticking to a tight budget may be assigned to such a person if the console games fall in their price range.
4. At the end of sign-ups, I will then randomly distribute the names of everyone and assign who gives to who. I will then send people a pm with the information they need.
5. I hope Pale signs up.
This way one lucky person will recieve Kid Icarus.
Of course, if Crimm wants to take charge like you are all pushing him to do, that's fine. But, if you'd like me to run it, vote now. If the majority agree, I will began implemeting these rules later tomorrow. And if there are any questions or suggestions, just add them to thread.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Kairon on December 10, 2007, 06:00:59 PM
Hmm... pushy pushy.
Also, let's not forget that some of us are in Australia or Europe. That will need to be taken into account. A US user can still sent to a Canadian user...right?
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 10, 2007, 06:41:04 PM
Khush, your plan is too complicated. Can we keep this as simple as possible?
1) Wii Code 2) 3-5 games that you want (any price range) <this eliminate the need for "do not want", "already have" & "gift ideas"> 3) Region <cause we can't ship digital content over the seas.....because of pirates...?> 4) $$$ willing to spend* <optional>
That format keeps things short and simple.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Kairon on December 10, 2007, 06:49:48 PM
I like simple.
But we DO need to settle on an actual delivery date...
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Spak-Spang on December 11, 2007, 01:20:48 AM
I like simple, and I am signing up for this game.
But if you just get the 3 games you want, there is no real means to guess who your secret santa is...and that is no fun.
Instead I think it would be better for the Secret Santa to buy games that are their favorite games, or hints to whom they are...so people can try to guess. It makes it more of a mystery of what you are going to get.
I am still curious what happens if somebody buys you a game you already have...perhaps you are just given the points.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 11, 2007, 03:41:26 AM
You don't have to buy the games that are listed, but that will give you an idea of what games that person likes, and if you feel there is a better version of that type of game then you can buy it for them. But if you want to just use the list provided and choose a game or two off of there, then you could do that too.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NWR_insanolord on December 11, 2007, 04:11:24 AM
Now that I think about this, Nintendo's system requires both people to enter each other's code in order to send messages, and I'd assume the same goes for VC games. Just entering the code of the person you're giving to wouldn't work, they'd need to enter yours as well.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: EasyCure on December 11, 2007, 04:15:45 AM
Kush i like how precise you want the execution to be but im with everyone else, we need to keep it simple.
1. send a list of 3-5 games you want, to help the "santa" get something you actually want (and this eliminates the need to list what games you have)
3. a price range so we know who we can/cant assign you (say you only want to spend $5 and you're stuck with someone that wants $10 N54 games
4. include your region since i dont think we can gift overseas (lame)
5. Friend code*
*a thought just accord to me. Knowing nintendo.. will you need to have the person you're gifting on your wii-friend list or will they need to have yours? theres a few of you who havent added me yet, for example, and it would suck if i happen to notice one of your names in dark bold the same day i get a gift. it ruins the surprise. Another though.. when i recieve the gift will it say "heres a gift from NWRmember07"?
oh well screw it.
My vote goes to Crimm since he's the commuinity manager and its partly his job. If Crimm doesnt want to do it, and Kush is still up for it it'll go to him.
We still have to decide on a date for when we actually send gifts out. I say we also include a date of when we would like the gifts (for instance: 12/11 - 12/14) that way we dont miss valuable gaming time.
Actually i dont like that idea. scratch that.
anywho, we definatley need to figure out who is running this BIOTCH fast, but the deadline is definately friday for whoever it does, since it gives us an ample amount of time to go through the list of who's in or not. Again its not an elitist thing but as was said earlier, we cant have people joining the forums just to exploit the kindness of giving a gift. That one part is certain.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: EasyCure on December 11, 2007, 04:21:39 AM
Quote I am still curious what happens if somebody buys you a game you already have...perhaps you are just given the points.
i believe the'll tell you they have it before downloading.. but im not positive
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 11, 2007, 04:44:57 AM
Quote Originally posted by: EasyCure
Quote I am still curious what happens if somebody buys you a game you already have...perhaps you are just given the points.
i believe the'll tell you they have it before downloading.. but im not positive
If they are selecting from a list of games that YOU like, then how are they gonna end up with one you already have?
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: EasyCure on December 11, 2007, 07:01:39 AM
Quote Originally posted by: DAaaMan64
Quote Originally posted by: EasyCure
Quote I am still curious what happens if somebody buys you a game you already have...perhaps you are just given the points.
i believe the'll tell you they have it before downloading.. but im not positive
If they are selecting from a list of games that YOU like, then how are they gonna end up with one you already have?
somone outside of the secret santa could of sent him the same game you planned on giving him as a gift.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Darkheart on December 11, 2007, 09:12:43 AM
Listen whatever you guys decide on a plan fine. . . BUT
I think it would be wise to exchange with one person back and forth so when they get the friend code it will enable that person to send the gift.
Think of it this way, I end up with Shyguy in the draw and so I add his friend code to my list and try to send him his gift. Wouldn't the gift NOT SEND because he didnt have my friend code? So the solution to this problem is this:
1.) 2 people are chosen at a time and end up swapping friend codes that way 2.) A list of everyone's friend codes are posted in the thread so everyone can make sure they have added everyone to the list.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: mantidor on December 11, 2007, 03:01:45 PM
I want in!
I'm afraid I won't be able to, I have no access to wii points, so just carry on...
wait, how can you buy a VC game and transfer it to someone else? I don't understand..
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: IceCold on December 11, 2007, 03:33:55 PM
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 11, 2007, 09:14:42 PM
there is a friend code thread somewhere and I'm sure someone will link to it, if the previous sentence is messed up, excuse me cause I've been drinking.....
both girls want me to get offline so that I will pay attentiuojn...
i just fixed some speeling mistakes but I cant be sure I got them all/
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Stogi on December 12, 2007, 02:57:40 AM
Girls......watching you.........type on the computer.........about Nintendo........at 2:14 in the morning?
Something doesn't make sense...
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 12, 2007, 06:03:39 AM
Quote Originally posted by: KashogiStogi Girls......watching you.........type on the computer.........about Nintendo........at 2:14 in the morning?
Something doesn't make sense...
He's just glorifying the fact that he's actually just typing one handed. There are girls there, but not in the sense your thinking of haha.
Just kidding BlackNMild2k1.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: EasyCure on December 12, 2007, 06:04:17 AM
Quote Originally posted by: KashogiStogi Girls......watching you.........type on the computer.........about Nintendo........at 2:14 in the morning?
Something doesn't make sense...
seriously i mean what could... shouldnt you be.... but..... ::head explodes::
oh and heres a simple solution for the friend code issue that arose. Since the cut off point is this friday, how about once the list is made of everyone participant, we all be sure to exchange friend codes of everyone participating before the Gifting date.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Stogi on December 12, 2007, 08:46:06 AM
The cutoff is this friday?!
Did I make the cutoff!??!?!!?!
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: EasyCure on December 12, 2007, 11:02:55 AM
Quote Originally posted by: KashogiStogi The cutoff is this friday?!
Did I make the cutoff!??!?!!?!
well.. lets see.. your first post was:
Mon December 10, 2007 1:06 PM
you JUST made it.
Edit: Ok so far everyone who's posted in this thread are:
*too lazy to re-read his post so im not sure if you actually said if you're participating or just want to host this event.
**why exactly dont you have access to wiipoints?
wheres the rest of the regulars?
Edit 2: Linked this thread in my sig for maximum effect
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Khushrenada on December 12, 2007, 11:41:10 AM
Yeah, I'm not in. I was just volunteering to be the seperate third party to this event and host it.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 12, 2007, 12:12:51 PM
OK, count me in. I'll try to get some Wii points. If I fail, I'll let you know.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: EasyCure on December 12, 2007, 12:44:08 PM
awesome. buy someone an NES game ;-)
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 12, 2007, 05:34:53 PM
hahaaha, don't be jealous, and don't hate. I just hopped online really quick since my computer is at the foot of my bed.... ::gives a moment for you imagination to end and reality to set back in::
I found the friend code listing, so that all of you can update yourselves with your NWR patrons. The Real Friend Code List
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Stogi on December 13, 2007, 02:45:11 AM
Who's jealous? And I don't hate (742). We were just confused.
And at the foot of your bed..................pron
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NeoThunder on December 13, 2007, 04:27:26 AM
should we set a price limit to 500 points so nobodys mad about buying someone else a 800 or 1000 point game and got a 500 point game in return?
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 13, 2007, 05:19:59 AM
Quote Originally posted by: NeoThunder should we set a price limit to 500 points so nobodys mad about buying someone else a 800 or 1000 point game and got a 500 point game in return?
I vote no. People should just get over it if thats the case.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: vudu on December 13, 2007, 05:47:51 AM
Is mantidor in the same region as the rest of us? Gift giving can't transcend regions.
For the point value, I say it's recommended that you stick with NES or TG-16 games (500 and 600 points, respectively). If you want to give more, feel free, but don't expect to get anything more yourself.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: EasyCure on December 13, 2007, 07:49:12 AM
Quote Originally posted by: vudu Is mantidor in the same region as the rest of us? Gift giving can't transcend regions.
For the point value, I say it's recommended that you stick with NES or TG-16 games (500 and 600 points, respectively). If you want to give more, feel free, but don't expect to get anything more yourself.
well i'd let the figter decide, some might want to give more than others so why limit them? The only fair thing is to give people the option of listing at least 1 NES game you want so that if the person that gets you in the secret santa has that option of spending less.
i'm cutting off the the participant list tomorrow. you have until 11:59pm Eastern time to join in our reindeer games.
we still dont have someone to lead this thing, i still would like to nominate Crimm since he's the Community Manager and most likely will be able to get online more often than i do to make this go smoothly. Crimm, if you'd rather not just say the word and maybe Kushrenada can do it (if you still want to Kush) if not i'll do it.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Spak-Spang on December 13, 2007, 10:33:38 AM
Ok. I am North America Region.
Games I like:
Adventure/Action/Shooter.
Games I do not like:
Sports.
My Wii Code should be in the list on the Wii Code list. And I am game for this experiment.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 13, 2007, 03:02:54 PM
Even if a price is set people will still have to shell out 20 bucks or more for Wii points. I agree that people should give out whichever they want, as long as its a game the person wants or its not total crap. You can spend a 1000 Wii points on a game and turn out to be total crap.
Anyways, just wanted to confirm my participation. Since my 360 is dead I'll be going to Gamestop soon so I'll be picking up a card soon.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Stogi on December 14, 2007, 03:48:47 AM
We should make a new thread for all the participants and have only the criteria written in each persons' post. Then, someone will have to come up with a lottery (someone not participating).
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: NeoThunder on December 14, 2007, 05:16:14 AM
Quote Originally posted by: pap64 Even if a price is set people will still have to shell out 20 bucks or more for Wii points. I agree that people should give out whichever they want, as long as its a game the person wants or its not total crap. You can spend a 1000 Wii points on a game and turn out to be total crap.
Anyways, just wanted to confirm my participation. Since my 360 is dead I'll be going to Gamestop soon so I'll be picking up a card soon.
for the record it is posible to spend just 10 dollars buying Wii points in the shop channel. The difference I was trying to focus on was the fact if you spend 10 or 20 dollars, it's not the whole 20 dollars that is spent on the other person. if you just spent 5, that 15 dollars in your account to spend on VC games for yourself
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: EasyCure on December 14, 2007, 09:22:38 AM
im super busy at work and im going out tonight to see I Am Legend so i wont have time to post.
so far it seems we have our list set since there havent been alot of newer participants. 11:59 eastarn (pm) is still the cut off so when i review this tomorrow i'll figure something out.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Crimm on December 15, 2007, 04:55:53 PM
So...what are we doin now?
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: that Baby guy on December 15, 2007, 05:14:19 PM
Crimm, you now make a page with a deadline to have Wii friend codes listed in the thread, along with suggested games, genres, or tastes. Whoever is randomizing the names participating needs to send out those names ASAP. Once a person receives the name of the person they are to gift, they may gift.
So who was randomizing names?
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Crimm on December 15, 2007, 05:43:25 PM
Oh I make thread?
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: that Baby guy on December 15, 2007, 06:28:20 PM
Yep. Because you're too legit.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Crimm on December 15, 2007, 07:24:49 PM
Did we agree on a deadline? Kush and I can do it. One person should run the thread and the other should do the drawings. That way it is double blind.
The person running the thread assigns numbers and the person doing the drawings draws randomly. We can split PM duity. Kush and I are going to get the thread going ASAP. Tomorrow most likely, since I need to hear back from him first on how we want to do this.
besides, I can't get my Wii online. So I can't enter anyway.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: that Baby guy on December 15, 2007, 08:03:16 PM
Well, that's awesome! Thanks!
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Kairon on December 15, 2007, 08:23:04 PM
Oh gosh I can't wait!
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: EasyCure on December 16, 2007, 02:58:25 AM
Quote Originally posted by: Crimm Did we agree on a deadline? Kush and I can do it. One person should run the thread and the other should do the drawings. That way it is double blind.
The person running the thread assigns numbers and the person doing the drawings draws randomly. We can split PM duity. Kush and I are going to get the thread going ASAP. Tomorrow most likely, since I need to hear back from him first on how we want to do this.
besides, I can't get my Wii online. So I can't enter anyway.
sad...
i was thinking maybe next friday could be the gifting date? if we wait any longer than that, we run the risk of either:
A. not being able to send gifts out because xmas is right around the corner and there might be family matters to attend to.
B. just not have time to enjoy these gifts and post about how awesome they are (lol)
we need to agree on a date so that our host can get this thing rolling!
Edit2: the following people are participating (added friend codes for convenience)
easycure 8283 7169 9332 2685
kashogistogi 2543 8156 2676 4270
isanolord 5394 1287 9682 2367
vudu 4584 8871 6512 0150
darkheart*
thatguy
neothunder 4120 9638 2308 7614
icecold 3244 2410 4096 1217
goldenphoenix 5112 6543 5702 4633
kairon 3049 9700 0647 8791
daaaman64 8050 5483 5267 1398
blacknmild2k1 5864 7498 3836 4508
strell 7773 4784 0180 6203
spak-spang 5480 5588 0612 6339
pap64 3426 7401 0686 6259
*we're still not sure on darkheart's situation. He can send you a gift from his roomates wii, which means you'll have to add that code, BUT you cant send him a gift because it won't be on his wi.. Update us on this!
The three of of you with no friend codes next to your names, i obviously need to add you (and vice versa). Everyone else has already added me so thats super... except Strell and Spak-Spang
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 16, 2007, 05:59:09 AM
I think I have most of those, but I'm not at home & won't be able to add the rest of you till later tonite. But I think Fri. 12/21 - Sun. 12/23 would make a good gifting time as everyone should be able to make some time between those 3 days and make it happen.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Kairon on December 16, 2007, 06:57:54 AM
I just added pap64, spakspang, strell, blacknmild, daaaman64, icecold, and neothunder to my wii friends list. Could you guys take the time to add me back plz? My number is in easycure's post.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: EasyCure on December 16, 2007, 07:14:59 AM
start adding your friends people, and compiling your "vc wishlist"
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: that Baby guy on December 16, 2007, 07:26:50 AM
Well, I'll be honest, I'd prefer a "non" gifting date. I'm leaving back home tomorrow and my parents have a Wii, but I can't really add friend codes to it. I was planning on posting my FC today and sending the gift off tonight or tomorrow.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 16, 2007, 09:33:47 AM
I have added everyone but these three isanolord, darkheart, and thatguy.
Thank you guys.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NWR_insanolord on December 16, 2007, 09:45:27 AM
My Wii code is 5394 1287 9682 2367, I'll add everyone in the above post when I have some time later.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 16, 2007, 10:11:48 AM
OK, I added: Kashogi Kairon (About time, dude! Been wanting to add you to my friends list for ages!) daaman64 Strell spak-spang insanolord
The rest I already had on my friends list. If I missed any let me know.
Remember to send Miis too!
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Kairon on December 16, 2007, 10:13:50 AM
Just a heads up... if you're adding me, in the next week you'll get a whole LOAD of pictures sent to you...
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 16, 2007, 11:07:24 AM
Quote Originally posted by: insanolord My Wii code is 5394 1287 9682 2367, I'll add everyone in the above post when I have some time later.
thanks dude registered
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Crimm on December 16, 2007, 01:21:39 PM
Okay I'm going ot make the "interest thread." I'm going to need each of you to post
"hey I'm here
Here is my friend code (even if I include it in the first post) This is my region (America, Europe, Austrailia, Japan) This is the kind of games I like I have these games on the VC
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 16, 2007, 01:37:32 PM
You mean in here or in the other thread?
EDIT: Never mind, found the thread.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Crimm on December 16, 2007, 01:41:53 PM
I'm just using the other thread for ease of use.
You can continue to ask questions in this thread.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 16, 2007, 06:48:07 PM
I have added: insanolord neothunder kairon daaman64 strell
But I still need a mii from all of those above and: Kashogi [who still hasn't added me yet] Golden Phoenix [who I had listed under VGRev, but changed to G. Phoenix cause Golden P. didn't sound right ]
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Kairon on December 16, 2007, 06:56:11 PM
I just call GoldenPhoenix Golden on mine.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Stogi on December 17, 2007, 02:33:24 AM
My Wii has been on inter-less hiatus for the moment; so sorry if it seemed like I was a prick. I should be up and running this wednesday.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Crimm on December 17, 2007, 05:43:39 AM
That's good, just get the info up when ya do.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NeoThunder on December 17, 2007, 05:49:10 AM
So, whens the deadline to have your list of games and information posted?
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: vudu on December 17, 2007, 06:01:41 AM
Quote Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1 Golden Phoenix [who I had listed under VGRev, but changed to G. Phoenix cause Golden P. didn't sound right ]
I made that joke like six months ago.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NeoThunder on December 17, 2007, 05:09:05 PM
why don't we just post everybodies secret santa in one of the threads.... I don't think it will be a big secret will it, I think it tells you when someone on your friends list buys you a game. I just think that would work easier than sending PM's out to everybody
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 18, 2007, 02:58:41 AM
Quote Originally posted by: NeoThunder why don't we just post everybodies secret santa in one of the threads.... I don't think it will be a big secret will it, I think it tells you when someone on your friends list buys you a game. I just think that would work easier than sending PM's out to everybody
Um...That would be ruining the point of SECRET Santa. Even if the system tells you who sent you a present you won't know till it happens. It will still provide a nice surprise.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NeoThunder on December 18, 2007, 08:44:25 AM
well, that may be true. However, the slower everybody is to get their profile's posted, the less time there is to finalize everything and send out messages to everybody
It would be nice if we could do the gift exchange friday, then we could all post what we got and what we thought of the game we got
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Spak-Spang on December 18, 2007, 08:47:54 AM
Can we send out the PMs on like Thursday, because sometimes it takes awhile to get friends registered and accepted. I have alot of you already...but still. I dunno who I don't already have or who I am going to get, so...
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: GeneralTraag on December 18, 2007, 02:02:14 PM
Can I still be in this Secret Santa event? Unfortunately, I didn't find out about it until today.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 18, 2007, 02:46:51 PM
Quote Originally posted by: GeneralTraag Can I still be in this Secret Santa event? Unfortunately, I didn't find out about it until today.
Probably just quickly give us your Wii Number, this information:
Wii Name Wii Friend Code Wii Region in which you live Types of games you like VC games you already have (Also option: games you don't have yet but would like, make clear in your post)
and post it in this thread by thursday. Hope ya make it.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NeoThunder on December 19, 2007, 07:24:40 AM
I'm impatient, I think people should have gotten around to posting their info by now, I think we should have a cutoff of thursday night, then we have all day friday and then the weekend if needed to get Wii consoles registered, and gifts exchanged
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NWR_insanolord on December 19, 2007, 07:41:35 AM
The cutoff as listed in the info thread is 12:01 AM EST Friday, isn't that close enough to Thursday night?
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: EasyCure on December 19, 2007, 08:11:21 AM
most of you guys are already added on my friends list so im just waiting to see who i get from the drawing so i can decide what game to force on them
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: NeoThunder on December 19, 2007, 11:30:07 AM
Quote Originally posted by: insanolord The cutoff as listed in the info thread is 12:01 AM EST Friday, isn't that close enough to Thursday night?
i didn't see that post, so i didn't know
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NeoThunder on December 20, 2007, 07:12:05 PM
Ok.....I'm pretty sure the cut-off is here now
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Ceric on December 21, 2007, 10:50:46 AM
When are we sending? If we don't tonight my Gifter won't be able to reciever theres to the 26th.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Crimm on December 21, 2007, 11:19:05 AM
Sorry guys, got distracted by...things over here.
Get to it now.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Kairon on December 21, 2007, 11:32:13 AM
Umm...how? Are you sending it out?
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Crimm on December 21, 2007, 11:41:00 AM
The plan is to PM each person who they were assigned to give the secret santa gift to.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Ceric on December 21, 2007, 12:49:21 PM
Where do we find who we are assigned to?
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Crimm on December 21, 2007, 01:00:21 PM
Should have been PM'd to you.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Crimm on December 21, 2007, 02:25:25 PM
Edit: Nevermind, I'm an idiot
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NWR_insanolord on December 21, 2007, 02:40:42 PM
Unless you're trying to pair people up to give to each other that shouldn't be a problem.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Crimm on December 21, 2007, 02:51:15 PM
Yeah, it isn't. I just screwed up. I think it's all fixed now.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 21, 2007, 04:07:16 PM
OK, got my PM and sent the gift. I would've done it sooner but the internet was dead the entire day.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 21, 2007, 06:45:11 PM
I have not received a PM yet. should I be worried?
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Crimm on December 21, 2007, 07:52:22 PM
Yes. But you should just be worried someone this stupid is running the forums.
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 22, 2007, 02:14:35 AM
Quote Originally posted by: Crimm Yes. But you should just be worried someone this stupid is running the forums.
Cool, gift sent!
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 22, 2007, 07:01:40 AM
My gift was sent, and boy is my recipient a lucky gamer. Because of my overwhelming sense of Christmas joy I decided to give two games!!! Donkey Kong Jr. Math & Ecco Jr., I hope you enjoy them
j/k, that is not my gift, but I do hope that ********** does enjoy the gift.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 22, 2007, 07:06:54 AM
Finally got mine!
I was getting worried for a minute my Santa forgot about ^-^; .
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: Stogi on December 22, 2007, 07:10:06 AM
THANKS SPAK!
I'm sure my bro and I are going to have a hell of a time playing this!
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 22, 2007, 07:35:37 AM
Quote Originally posted by: pap64 Finally got mine!
I was getting worried for a minute my Santa forgot about ^-^; .
lulz I haven't gotten mine yet. But I can wait
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 22, 2007, 07:37:59 AM
A question for those that have recieved their gifts. Does it tell you who the gift is from if there is no message attached? How does it tell you that someone has bought you a gift?
I could wait until mine shows up, but I am curious now,
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 22, 2007, 07:57:20 AM
Quote Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1 A question for those that have recieved their gifts. Does it tell you who the gift is from if there is no message attached? How does it tell you that someone has bought you a gift?
I could wait until mine shows up, but I am curious now,
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: Strell on December 22, 2007, 08:42:52 AM
Good sirs, I ended up not leaving until this morning for my little trip. I am busy for the majority of the day, but I have received my SS target and should get him into my system tonight. Once it goes black (hopefully quickly), I'll send my side.
So expect me to have participated by very, very late tonight most likely.
Happy holidays everyone!
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NWR_insanolord on December 22, 2007, 09:25:07 AM
Thanks, vudu, for Devil's Crush, it's been on my list for a while. Of course it would be nice if the Shop Channel weren't giving me error messages and would let me download the game.
Title: RE: Secret Santa
Post by: NeoThunder on December 22, 2007, 09:54:52 AM
I have recieved, and sent mine
I got Galaga'90
Title: RE:Secret Santa
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 22, 2007, 04:00:02 PM
I sent Pap64 what I wanted to recieve myself and EasyCure delivered! Thanks. oh it was Sin & Punishment BTW.