Author Topic: Secret Santa (Read 28841 times)

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #25 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.

Kairon · « **Reply #26 on:** December 10, 2007, 06:49:48 PM »

I like simple.

But we DO need to settle on an actual delivery date...

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #27 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.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #28 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.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #29 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.

EasyCure · « **Reply #30 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.

EasyCure · « **Reply #31 on:** December 11, 2007, 04:21:39 AM »

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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

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #32 on:** December 11, 2007, 04:44:57 AM »

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Originally posted by: EasyCure
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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?

EasyCure · « **Reply #33 on:** December 11, 2007, 07:01:39 AM »

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Originally posted by: EasyCure
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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.

Darkheart · « **Reply #34 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.

mantidor · « **Reply #35 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..

IceCold · « **Reply #36 on:** December 11, 2007, 03:33:55 PM »

Nintendo has a new Virtual Console Gifting System..

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #37 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/

Stogi · « **Reply #38 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...

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #39 on:** December 12, 2007, 06:03:39 AM »

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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.

EasyCure · « **Reply #40 on:** December 12, 2007, 06:04:17 AM »

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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.

Stogi · « **Reply #41 on:** December 12, 2007, 08:46:06 AM »

The cutoff is this friday?!

Did I make the cutoff!??!?!!?!

EasyCure · « **Reply #42 on:** December 12, 2007, 11:02:55 AM »

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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:

easycure
crimm
kashogistogi
isanolord
vudu
darkheart
thatguy
neothunder
icecold
goldenphoenix
kairon
daaaman64
blacknmild2k1
strell
khushrenada*
spak-spang
mantidor**

*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

Khushrenada · « **Reply #43 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.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #44 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.

EasyCure · « **Reply #45 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:44:08 PM »

awesome. buy someone an NES game ;-)

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #46 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

Stogi · « **Reply #47 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

NeoThunder · « **Reply #48 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?

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #49 on:** December 13, 2007, 05:19:59 AM »

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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.

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Author Topic: Secret Santa (Read 28841 times)