Bahamut Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 So I saw this at The Shizz, and thought it would be a cool idea - would anyone join in for one? So I think I'm going to keep some fairly loose rules here - I'll be the central point of contact. Anyone who's interested should send me a PM on the forums with their name and address. To allow for enough time for people to think of a present and to ship and such, I will set a deadline of next week for people jumping in, 11:59 pm EST of Nov. 24. Shortly after I will send PMs to everyone with who they've drawn up with the gift to buy them. Even if you dislike the person you've drawn, I want none of that to affect a willingness to buy a present for this - this is for the joy of doing something nice for someone else, which makes it even better if it's someone you happen to dislike for whatever reason. There should be no hatred in this process, and if you feel you cannot abide by that, please don't volunteer for this in the first place. The expense of the present is at the gift-giver's discretion, and I'd like to request that there be none given in bad spirit (like an actual lump of coal). If you feel like you can't spend more than like $5-10 that is fine - this is for the spirit of gift-giving and good will. Maybe enclose a letter with your gift or something like that - you don't have to spend much money (i.e. $50+) to give a good gift! But with this, please don't necessarily expect effusive praise over giving an expensive gift for example - they're nice of course, but remember, this is more about the act itself than about the money spending and any recognition for it. And lastly, for those who don't know what Secret Santas are like - they are generally run somewhat like this, and the gifts are usually given anonymously, although you can choose to reveal to the recipient of your gift through the reception of the present if you so wish. In for the fun Bahamut jmr Meteo Xavier Bardic Knowledge MaxFrost DrumUltimA nonsensicalexis JaDe ARaN HaRuNo Hemophiliac Brushfire Level 99 Nekofrog & Ashamee TheShaggyFreak Mahaboo FireSlash SirChadlyOC Oinkness Audio Fidelity Halt Abadoss Graycascade D-Lux The Biznut Sixto P.S. Please don't deadbeat and skip out on sending a present if you're in on this - I'll take a note of it so that next time something like this happens, people know. This is a commitment of sorts, even though it's a fun one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I remember this used to be on here. I feel like participating, but I'd like to find out if even the general populace is comfortable with that idea or not first. Edit: Ooh, I already know what I can get someone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Lux Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I did one of these many years back here at OCR (maybe it was in UnMod?), and the person that got me still hasn't sent my gift. I even played Guild Wars with him/her religiously daily in the OCR guild. Yes, I'm still bitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 If we make it an yearly thing, I can keep track of deadbeats if people want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Sounds like fun! I'd do it. Edit: It would be cool to do online, but if there are people who don't end up giving their gifts like D-lux's person did, that's a problem. How about a secret santa at MAGfest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 First post updated - send me a PM with the info mentioned if you're interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Just call me SECRET SANTA because I'm publicly announcing I'll be giving some lucky bastard a gift this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Count me in for this as well. PMing my info now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BardicKnowledge Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I'm in, PM'd baha already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushfire Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Brushfire is so in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitoriJaNai Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I'm confused... it says the deadline is 11:59 of tonight... do you mean to say the 24th instead of the 17th? Because I'd like a little leeway to make sure I can do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Ok I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 I'm confused... it says the deadline is 11:59 of tonight... do you mean to say the 24th instead of the 17th?Because I'd like a little leeway to make sure I can do this. I'm dumb yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemophiliac Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Sounds like fun, count me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenz Drake Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 okay okay I'm poor along side with bLiNd, but I wanna do this...just for the sake of it. Putz me down... I start working next month mid-December so I think I can handle my weight...but don't expect something expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemophiliac Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Now, i've been a part of secret santas before, but nothing like this...i don't know any of you and only have vague ideas about who you are from posts (if any at all). Maybe we should all answer a couple questions about ourselves to help our potential secret santa know what to get us. FOR EXAMPLE: WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM? Honestly it could be whatever there though. Does this sound at all appealing to people participating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenz Drake Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 FOR EXAMPLE: WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM? The New York Yankees. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushfire Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 It doesn't matter who I get, they will be getting a Clan OCR Team Fortress 2 Flag For Wall or Waver Type Play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 99 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 A man of ninety-nine levels can not say no to this, considering Brushfire would probably punt me at the non-denominational holiday meal if I skimped out. I haven't done secret santa since I was at GameStop, and if it weren't for that, I'd never have read The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Sign me up, I'll PM info in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekofrog Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 wtf secret SANTA? what about jews like me who say fuck that noise? we don't believe in santa and santa is an affront to god Me and Ash are in. We count as one person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshaggyfreak Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I'm in....info PM'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahaboo Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Count me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireSlash Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Sure, why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 So we got a bunch of people so far - 5 days left to get on this list of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenz Drake Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Someone get Halc in on it... So someone can get him the "I Want You Inside Me" Kirby t-shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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