Post by: Stogi on December 24, 2007, 03:52:16 AM
I know I love my gift, and I know my recipient likes there gift.
What about you?
Post by: EasyCure on December 24, 2007, 04:35:02 AM
i think BnM liked his gift. he has to, he wrote right there in his post "i havent played S&P yet" so how could i go wrong?
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 24, 2007, 04:43:37 AM
Good luck to those that don't have their gift yet.
Post by: Kairon on December 24, 2007, 08:19:59 AM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 24, 2007, 08:54:49 AM
As for the event it could've been planned earlier, but since Nintendo unveiled the feature in mid December its really no one's fault.
I would gladly do it again. I had fun doing it and it made me happy.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 24, 2007, 10:28:51 AM
Post by: Kairon on December 24, 2007, 11:06:21 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 24, 2007, 11:08:09 AM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Is there anyone who regrets not holding out till this Monday update? Blades of Steel is pretty awesome... but I don't regret it. Landstalker = win.
Is Blades of Steel that hockey game where you have fights?
Post by: Kairon on December 24, 2007, 11:13:58 AM
Post by: NeoThunder on December 24, 2007, 11:43:33 AM
Post by: Kairon on December 24, 2007, 12:06:20 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 24, 2007, 12:10:37 PM
was the gift that sent,
so not only was I happy,
so was the other recipient.
Post by: Stogi on December 24, 2007, 12:16:54 PM
That's the game, not ice hockey, I love. It was that game I played the first time I was wasted.
Post by: IceCold on December 24, 2007, 12:41:45 PM
Post by: IceCold on December 24, 2007, 01:01:52 PM
Post by: Plugabugz on December 25, 2007, 12:41:40 AM
Damn this stupid finance assignment distracting me from existence!
Post by: EasyCure on December 25, 2007, 02:00:00 PM
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Originally posted by: IceCold
But it is now!
YOU BET IT IS! ::high five::
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 25, 2007, 06:36:00 PM
Post by: Ceric on December 26, 2007, 01:09:04 AM
I'm not sure if it was a success yet. My person hasn't said if he liked it or not but I'm not sure if he's gotten it yet. We will see. Count me in for next year and if a birthday pool is done I wouldn't mind participating as long as you can't get drawn more then once in a given year, unless special circumstances.
Post by: EasyCure on December 26, 2007, 03:22:26 AM
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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
I wonder if this could possibly be expanded to birthdays where the gift giver is randomly drawn from a pool. If not, hey it was just an idea.
i was thinking of the same actually. as long as the poster is cool and i have the wii points i wouldnt mind giving a gift as a complete surprise. im just cool like that
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 26, 2007, 05:20:43 AM
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Originally posted by: EasyCureQuote
Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
I wonder if this could possibly be expanded to birthdays where the gift giver is randomly drawn from a pool. If not, hey it was just an idea.
i was thinking of the same actually. as long as the poster is cool and i have the wii points i wouldnt mind giving a gift as a complete surprise. im just cool like that
I too was thinking the same thing. The reason I didn't suggest it was because since there's always at least one birthday per month people wouldn't be willing to buy a game each time someone had a birthday.
Post by: IceCold on December 26, 2007, 05:40:54 AM
Post by: Strell on December 26, 2007, 07:10:00 AM
I do agree the regional thing is crap and there really ought to be a way around it.
CAG discussed birthdays as well, and the consensus was that it would be hard to get everyone to drop the points (and thus money) on other people every month, as well as diluting the nature of the gift-giving's specialness/rarity.
Anyway, thanks again to Crimm for heading it up, and thanks to everyone for making it work! Happy holidays all!
Post by: EasyCure on December 26, 2007, 08:24:15 AM
When i thought of bringing up the idea I wanted to be host to it but i knew with my work schedule i would do a horrible job. I even had this crazy though of surprising everyone who participated a gift even if i wasnt their secret santa.
time and budget constrictions made me think otherwise. maybe next year though!
oh and did everyone recieve their present???
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 26, 2007, 10:28:58 AM
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Originally posted by: EasyCure
Thanks to Me for being the first to bring it up on these forums!
When i thought of bringing up the idea I wanted to be host to it but i knew with my work schedule i would do a horrible job. I even had this crazy though of surprising everyone who participated a gift even if i wasnt their secret santa.
time and budget constrictions made me think otherwise. maybe next year though!
oh and did everyone recieve their present???
I haven't received mine yet.
Post by: Ceric on December 26, 2007, 01:27:53 PM
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Originally posted by: IceCold
Hey Ceric, thanks for ComixZone! I hadn't heard about it until it came out on the VC, and it looks like a cool game. I'm glad it's something I wasn't expecting - hopefully it's good.
Comix Zone is excellent as soon as I saw you liked beat-em ups and didn't have it I was like thats the game. Though its hard as all get out.
Post by: IceCold on December 26, 2007, 02:53:58 PM
QuoteThank you! And also a big thanks to Crimm for organising it.
Thanks to Me for being the first to bring it up on these forums!
Post by: IceCold on December 26, 2007, 04:17:14 PM
Best Santa ever
Post by: Crimm on December 26, 2007, 04:37:43 PM
Post by: Kairon on December 26, 2007, 05:35:51 PM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on December 26, 2007, 08:13:51 PM
Post by: Ceric on December 27, 2007, 12:41:28 AM
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I just got around to playing Devil's Crush, the game vudu sent me (thanks again for that). It was on my (long) list of VC games to look into but not something I'd have been likely to buy any time soon. I must say it's great. This is the perfect situation for Secret Santa, I got a game I like and I wouldn't have bought myself. I think this worked spectacularly, especially considering that we organized the whole thing in about a week (by necessity). I like the idea of birthday gifts, it'll require a bit more coordination but I think it can and should be done.
Agree and I think it should be a Social Forum Po-ba person, which was Crimm if memory serves.
Post by: Kairon on December 27, 2007, 01:14:06 AM
Post by: EasyCure on December 27, 2007, 03:35:01 AM
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Originally posted by: IceColdQuoteThank you! And also a big thanks to Crimm for organising it.
Thanks to Me for being the first to bring it up on these forums!
oh yeah, duh. THANKS CRIMM! i woulda sucked as the coordinator lol
and i applaud everyone who was generous enough to Double-gift
Post by: vudu on December 28, 2007, 06:44:28 AM
QuoteActually, I haven't even had a chance to play it yet.
Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
I think vudu enjoyed his.
I went on vacation the day after you sent it to me and I just got back last night. Now I need to hurry up and beat Psychonauts before GameTap takes it off the free list on Dec 31. But I promise to play as soon as I can!QuoteYou have no idea how hard it was to shop for you. You had the second longest list of games you already own and you only named one game that you might want and even then you didn't sound too keen on it.
Originally posted by: insanolord
I just got around to playing Devil's Crush, the game vudu sent me (thanks again for that).
Post by: Darkheart on December 28, 2007, 08:04:29 AM
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Originally posted by: EasyCure
Thanks to Me for being the first to bring it up on these forums!
When i thought of bringing up the idea I wanted to be host to it but i knew with my work schedule i would do a horrible job. I even had this crazy though of surprising everyone who participated a gift even if i wasnt their secret santa.
time and budget constrictions made me think otherwise. maybe next year though!
oh and did everyone recieve their present???
I haven't received mine yet.
Sorry Golden I am going to ruin the surprise and just tell you that I am your secret Santa. I personally traveled 3 hours back up to my apartment to make sure your gift was sent and your name is still gray. I double checked the thread to make sure I had the correct friend code and its fine. So one of the 3 reasons could of happened:
1. You did not input my roomies wii friend code
2. We are in different regions and need to take care of that.
3. Perhaps you put it in wrong.
There is still some surprise left in the game considering you have no clue what I have for you. Contact me soon so I can send the darn gift ok?
~!
Post by: Darkheart on December 28, 2007, 08:29:20 AM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on December 28, 2007, 09:39:38 AM
QuoteYou have no idea how hard it was to shop for you. You had the second longest list of games you already own and you only named one game that you might want and even then you didn't sound too keen on it.
Originally posted by: insanolord
I just got around to playing Devil's Crush, the game vudu sent me (thanks again for that).
I'm sorry I made it hard for you. I didn't include a list of things I wanted because I wanted a surprise, something I wouldn't have thought of. It may have been hard but you were very successful, I love the game. As for the game I did mention, Galaga '90, a friend got it for me and I love that too.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 28, 2007, 08:29:11 PM
Post by: Darkheart on December 29, 2007, 01:38:49 AM
Post by: EasyCure on December 29, 2007, 03:59:33 AM
well, i tried starfox 64 to see which controller played better (GC or CC.. i think GC is more comfortable) but i only played until the second stage. i should get some quality time with it later tonight.. then again my gf's here and we stayed up playing Trauma Center: SO, Excite Truck and Donkey Conga (1) and a little bit of Pheonix Wright: Ace, and some Dementium: The ward as well.. all of which i bought used at gamestop with this "buy 2 get 1 free" deal... awesome
Post by: Kairon on December 29, 2007, 04:04:28 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 29, 2007, 06:03:35 AM
and just so you guys know my Birthday is February 19th :wink::wink:
Post by: EasyCure on December 31, 2007, 07:21:02 AM
The first and only Mystical Ninja game i ever played was the N64 (although i'd heard of mystical ninja games before) and i thought it was awesome and wanted to check out the earlier games to see if they were as humerous.
The parts that stood out themost to me were those gianta mechanaloid fights with the cheesy anime-like music and lyrics. i would replay those battles over and over and over and over...
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 31, 2007, 07:50:59 AM
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i too would like to know the answer to BnM's question.
The first and only Mystical Ninja game i ever played was the N64 (although i'd heard of mystical ninja games before) and i thought it was awesome and wanted to check out the earlier games to see if they were as humerous.
The parts that stood out themost to me were those gianta mechanaloid fights with the cheesy anime-like music and lyrics. i would replay those battles over and over and over and over...
LOL ya here is that video and song "Impact".
And the hilarous alternative ending.
I really can't wait for those to come on VC.
Post by: vudu on January 08, 2008, 12:22:19 PM
Games like this are the reason why Secret Santa rocks. Baseball Stars 2 is a game I never would have purchased for myself but it's tons of fun and I'm glad I own it. We should do this again sometime. SECRET EASTER BUNNY
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 08, 2008, 12:59:46 PM
Post by: Ceric on January 08, 2008, 01:33:05 PM
Post by: mantidor on January 08, 2008, 01:52:15 PM
I do like the birthday idea a lot. I'm not saying that because my birthday is next friday or anything though.
Post by: Ceric on January 09, 2008, 01:02:28 AM
