Author Topic: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!  (Read 24001 times)

kashell

Re: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!
« Reply #90 on: November 20, 2023, 07:46:25 am »
Turns out the 9th or 10th wouldn't have worked me for, either. So yeah, the following evenings would be fine.

ferraroso

Re: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!
« Reply #91 on: November 20, 2023, 09:39:47 am »
For me, it's more about the time of the day than the date itself. Haha
At what time (of what time zone) are you guys thinking about doing the openings?

dhaabi

Re: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!
« Reply #92 on: November 20, 2023, 09:46:15 am »
For me, it's more about the time of the day than the date itself. Haha
At what time (of what time zone) are you guys thinking about doing the openings?

I believe that, in the past, gift opening events are generally based on UTC−05:00. Last year, the event was held at 21:00 local time, which would be 11:00 JST.

telly

Re: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!
« Reply #93 on: November 20, 2023, 09:52:18 am »
For me, it's more about the time of the day than the date itself. Haha
At what time (of what time zone) are you guys thinking about doing the openings?

I believe that, in the past, gift opening events are generally based on UTC−05:00. Last year, the event was held at 21:00 local time, which would be 11:00 JST.

If we did the 11th or the 12th, not sure if that work would for you if we had the event in the evening our time since that's a weekday :/
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dhaabi

Re: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!
« Reply #94 on: November 20, 2023, 09:56:53 am »
To those who are considering joining the gift opening event: what about December 8? It would be the start of the weekend for everyone, meaning anyone not based in the United States would have a better opportunity to join.

ferraroso

Re: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!
« Reply #95 on: November 20, 2023, 11:07:48 am »
To those who are considering joining the gift opening event: what about December 8? It would be the start of the weekend for everyone, meaning anyone not based in the United States would have a better opportunity to join.

I usuall work from 08h00 to 16h30 (UTC +09:00) on weekdays, so 8th of December 21h00 UTC-05:00 (which would mean Saturday, 9th of December 11h00 here) works great for me!

telly

Re: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!
« Reply #96 on: November 20, 2023, 12:06:39 pm »
To those who are considering joining the gift opening event: what about December 8? It would be the start of the weekend for everyone, meaning anyone not based in the United States would have a better opportunity to join.

I usuall work from 08h00 to 16h30 (UTC +09:00) on weekdays, so 8th of December 21h00 UTC-05:00 (which would mean Saturday, 9th of December 11h00 here) works great for me!

Okay great!  :) I think that time works for me, hopefully that will be okay for others as well.
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ferraroso

Re: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!
« Reply #97 on: November 21, 2023, 05:39:23 am »
Just received my package today!
And my giftee shaw be receiving theirs by the end of the week.
Everything looking good!

kashell

Re: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!
« Reply #98 on: November 21, 2023, 07:42:46 am »
We love to see it!

dhaabi

Re: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!
« Reply #99 on: November 21, 2023, 09:27:19 am »
I've just now confirmed that every outbound package has been mailed out.  ;)

Re: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!
« Reply #100 on: November 23, 2023, 09:38:52 pm »
To those who are considering joining the gift opening event: what about December 8? It would be the start of the weekend for everyone, meaning anyone not based in the United States would have a better opportunity to join.

Dec. 8 should be fine for me.


kashell

Re: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!
« Reply #101 on: November 25, 2023, 06:38:26 pm »
Looks like that day won't work for me. But, don't alter plans on my account.

Re: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!
« Reply #102 on: November 26, 2023, 10:03:28 pm »
Guys,

I typically open my Secret Santa gift early because I participate in multiple Secret Santas across the internet and want to avoid getting duplicate items. This is what I received:



There was only 1 item that I asked for here (Asura's Wrath). I specifically asked for only items off my given wishlist:



I thought my specified wishlist was varied and included several moderately priced items.

Additionally, I was given a Game Gear game. I don't have a Game Gear and am not sure why my gifter thought I collect Game Gear games.

To top it all off, the insert for the SteamWorld Dig 2 game is a counterfeit. This game's insert is supposed to have a reversible cover. You can check Youtube videos to verify this. Also the feel of the insert is unlike an official Switch insert. This is how I knew for sure it was not authentic.



I always go above and beyond when I do Secret Santas, so it hurts me when someone does less than the bare minimum to fill their quota.

This indeed has been the most disappointing Secret Santa I have ever participated in. There was almost no thought put in the gifts procured. It reeks of laziness.

I would just like to know who my Secret Santa this year is, and what was the thought process behind the gifts he chose?

kashell

Re: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!
« Reply #103 on: November 27, 2023, 08:19:41 am »
Dang. That's a bummer. I'm not sure if it would do much, but maybe send a PM to dhaabi to get some more information?
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dhaabi

Re: VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!
« Reply #104 on: November 27, 2023, 10:20:03 am »
Dang. That's a bummer. I'm not if it would do much, but maybe send a PM to dhaabi to get some more information?

I'll briefly mention that I've not ignored masamune's concerns, as we've been in contact since this past weekend. I suggested posting to the forum topic so that their Santa has the opportunity to come forward of their own volition, whether publicly or privately.