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Title: Secret Santa sign up 2021! All gifts received!
Post by: soera on September 21, 2021, 06:47:07 pm
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages ... VGCollect proudly brings to you its SECRET SANTA of the world!
***Copying and pasting last years rules***

If you want to participate this year, please post your name on this thread. I want people to have been members of these forums for at least 3 months prior to this and some sort of activity here. We have had 8 years so far of 100% success and we are not going to fail this year! Sign ups will be up through 10/08. Once its done, you have a week to send me your wish list, address info, and what not. Also include if you are willing to send out of your own country cause every year we get non US participants.

When you reply on this thread, post what you think the spending limit should be. I will take the most popular option and that's what we will go with. And since I'm mentioning it ... if the limit is $100 (an example) please don't send someone $10 worth of crap. The limit is more of a guideline as to what to expect to spend. Almost everyone here the past few years has went over the limit for their participant. Within the time of sending in the wish lists, if the limit becomes more than you want to spend, let me know and I can remove you from the list. No hard feelings will be had.

Every year we have a reveal thread and IIRC, Kashell/Dash/Turf and a few others actually do theirs on their YouTube page. If you wish to wait to open your gift til Christmas, that is definitely your prerogative. However, I would like to ask that no one posts anything about their stuff til after Christmas.

Links to the last 8 years :
2013 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,4178.0.html
2014 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,5554.0.html
2015 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,6559.0.html
2016 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,7734.0.html
2017 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,8571.0.html
2018 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,9354.0.html
2019 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,10417.0.html
2020 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,11096.0.html

And the new stuff ... Please mention one of 4 options for gift receiving. 1- Please only go off of wish list 2- Use wish list if can but willing to accept items not in collection 3- Wish list is just a suggestion. Any and all gifts welcome (as long as not duplicates, decent condition, meets spending minimum) 4- Will not mind anything!
If you are late sending me your wish list, expect to be lumped into the 3 or 4 category or going to be bumped off the list all together.


1. Soera
2. Jason - shipped - received
3. Cartagia - shipped - received
4. Masamune - shipped - recieved
5. Telly - shipped - received
6. Koemo1 - shipped - received
7. Brandon913 - shipped - received
8. Tpugmire - shipped - received
9. Kashell - shipped - received
10. Justin8301 - shipped - received
11. NickAwesome - shipped - received

Sign ups are done! You have a week to get me mailing info and wishlist. Spending amount is between $50 and $60 (shipping included).

Lists are out! Lets do this!!!


Aight, its a week into November. Gifts should be getting mailed out. Let me know when you have done so and throw me a tracking number.


The closest to cut off we've ever had but its still done! Another year, another 100%. VGCollect rocks every year. Have a great holiday!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: Cartagia on September 21, 2021, 09:56:31 pm
I'm in again.  $50 limit.

Also, Option 3.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: masamune on September 21, 2021, 10:45:40 pm
I'm in again as well.

I'm fine with a $60 limit.

Option 1 for me.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: telly on September 22, 2021, 09:29:05 am
I'm in :)  I'm fine with either a $50 or $60 limit. I'm option 3 again like last year.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: koemo1 on September 23, 2021, 05:30:01 pm
I'm in, 60 dollar limit, option 1, please but option 2 is also possible! :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: brandon913 on September 24, 2021, 11:22:17 pm
I'm in. $60 limit and option 2.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: tpugmire on September 27, 2021, 06:20:50 pm
I’m in, option 1.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: kashell on September 28, 2021, 11:32:31 am
I'm in and 60 dollars is ok.

I have a wish list, but it's miniature compared to previous years. So, I'll put myself in option 3. I'll PM soera with some extra details.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: justin8301 on October 02, 2021, 03:30:04 pm
Im in again too, im fine with what ever limit is picked and would say im an option 3
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: NickAwesome on October 04, 2021, 06:25:21 pm
Oh glad I checked, almost missed this- please sign me up!

Spending limit- $50ish is fine with me

Option 2 for me.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: koemo1 on October 07, 2021, 07:23:46 am
That VGcollect Secret Santa hype train is not picking up much steam this year :(
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: kashell on October 07, 2021, 08:44:01 am
Life is happening for a lot of regulars. Things change. Etc.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: telly on October 07, 2021, 08:53:41 am
I still think we have plenty of people signed up to make it another fun Secret Santa year! :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: soera on October 08, 2021, 05:38:31 pm
Today is the final day to sign up!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: soera on October 10, 2021, 08:50:17 pm
Sign ups are done. 1 week for the wishlist and mailing info to be sent in to me.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: kashell on October 11, 2021, 09:04:43 am
Soera: information has been sent.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: telly on October 11, 2021, 09:25:05 am
Time to get my Wishlist together!  8) Will probably have it in to you by tomorrow, soera.

Very excited to get things started for another year of Secret Santa!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: Cartagia on October 11, 2021, 09:36:16 am
Info sent.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: kashell on October 11, 2021, 10:03:23 am
This year will be small but mighty.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: telly on October 13, 2021, 07:58:32 pm
Wishlist sent! So excited. :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: justin8301 on October 15, 2021, 02:59:49 pm
Wishlist sent!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021!
Post by: soera on October 17, 2021, 10:56:40 pm
Alright. Giftees have been sent out. Lets have a great holiday this year. :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: kashell on October 18, 2021, 08:09:12 am
Let the proverbial games begin!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: telly on October 18, 2021, 08:52:49 am
Time to start hunting for some fun gifts.  :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: justin8301 on October 18, 2021, 11:10:55 am
hell yea! this is best part, shopping for your giftee!!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: telly on October 18, 2021, 11:13:56 am
I already found a little something that I think my giftee will appreciate  ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: kashell on October 18, 2021, 01:21:47 pm
Same here! I hope they like it.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: koemo1 on October 19, 2021, 08:32:21 am
Good luck with the hunt!!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: kashell on October 20, 2021, 07:43:10 am
Well, that was easy. I think I'm already done. I just need a shipping box and some swag here or there and I'll be set. I went way over the limit but...'tis the season.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: telly on October 20, 2021, 09:38:01 am
Dang, I haven't even started yet  :o Will probably get started sometime this weekend.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: telly on October 24, 2021, 09:37:19 am
Just bought the first couple things for my recipient! I hope they like it!  :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: kashell on October 26, 2021, 09:30:20 am
Swag and box acquired. Now comes the difficult part: waiting to ship.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: Cartagia on October 26, 2021, 02:13:21 pm
I still haven't even been out to look yet!  I'm going next weekend, though.  I've got some good ideas on what I'm looking for, just trying to shop local instead of eBay or Amazon prices.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: telly on October 27, 2021, 05:16:00 pm
So I may have already gotten a package.  :o Super exciting but  now I have to wait for two months to open Itt  :'(
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: koemo1 on October 31, 2021, 03:33:53 pm
My first great find for the giftee :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: soera on November 01, 2021, 06:32:44 pm
So Im going to pose a question since one person has already mentioned something ...

I have all the stuff for someone's gift. I was considering mailing it this weekend but that means the person may be sitting on a package for a month waiting to open it. Is it too much for some people (the anticipation)? I know for me for a while I couldnt wait ... but now its not really all that bad.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: kashell on November 02, 2021, 09:08:21 am
I've got an iron will so it wouldn't bother me. But, everyone is different so...up to you I guess?
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: Cartagia on November 02, 2021, 10:06:01 am
Yeah, doesn't bother me at all... until maybe the day before, then I get antsy.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: telly on November 02, 2021, 10:27:40 am
I just have to put mine in a closet so it's not in plain sight haha.

I like to send my package out pretty early given how crazy shipping has been these days.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: tpugmire on November 03, 2021, 10:42:08 pm

I like to send my package out pretty early given how crazy shipping has been these days.

Yeah, if I could make one recommendation to everyone, it’s to get stuff in the mail as early as possible.  The entire shipping industry expects to be screwed this Christmas. There aren’t enough employees to deliver the stuff that is already out there. I work in the industry, and it’s becoming a problem.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: kashell on November 04, 2021, 09:51:31 am
Thanks for the tip. I guess I'll be heading to the post office this week.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: Cartagia on November 06, 2021, 06:14:09 pm
Shopping is complete!  I was happy to be able to get a fair amount at local shops.  Now I just gotta figure out what extras to send along.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Lists have been sent out!
Post by: soera on November 07, 2021, 05:02:37 pm
First page updated.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail!
Post by: tpugmire on November 07, 2021, 08:38:46 pm
I’m still waiting for eBay purchases from two weeks ago to show up.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail!
Post by: kashell on November 08, 2021, 09:49:42 am
I’m still waiting for eBay purchases from two weeks ago to show up.

Goddamn. Two weeks?!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail!
Post by: Cartagia on November 08, 2021, 05:56:10 pm
I’m still waiting for eBay purchases from two weeks ago to show up.

One I made over the weekend just cancelled and I had to find a replacement.  Seller was up front about it, but it doesn't make me feel great about the closing shipping windows.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail!
Post by: tpugmire on November 09, 2021, 06:15:09 pm
I guess the seller just forgot to ship my order. Once I asked what was up, it miraculously was shipped the same day, with no communication though. Still have to wait about a week to get it. My feedback will not be pleasant, assuming it shows up at all.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail!
Post by: telly on November 10, 2021, 09:53:01 am
I have something that I bought that's also been held up in the mail so hopefully that arrives soon so I can get my gift sent out.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail!
Post by: justin8301 on November 10, 2021, 03:10:04 pm
I THINK I might have just received my package!!!! if its not from one of you theres going to be an unopened package sitting here for a while that i have no idea whats in it. lol
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail!
Post by: telly on November 11, 2021, 08:48:16 am
Are we gonna try to all get together over zoom or something and open gifts like last year?
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail!
Post by: justin8301 on November 11, 2021, 09:45:40 am
Are we gonna try to all get together over zoom or something and open gifts like last year?

I should actually be able to make it this year so i'd be down if you guys will have me again
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail!
Post by: koemo1 on November 11, 2021, 01:56:13 pm
Are we gonna try to all get together over zoom or something and open gifts like last year?
I would be very happy to join the Zoom conversation :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail!
Post by: tpugmire on November 12, 2021, 10:33:54 pm
My eBay purchase finally showed up after almost a whole damn month. Going to go pick up the rest of my gift tomorrow.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail!
Post by: koemo1 on November 13, 2021, 08:34:23 am
My package is starting it's journey :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail!
Post by: kashell on November 14, 2021, 10:19:43 am
The gift is en route! Hope they like it.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail!
Post by: Cartagia on November 16, 2021, 08:22:08 pm
Gift received! Now to dutifully stare at it for the next month.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail!
Post by: NickAwesome on November 17, 2021, 03:40:31 am
Like many others here, also waiting on a game in the mail... fedex is the worst. Hoping to get stuff shipped out by thanksgiving!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: soera on November 20, 2021, 04:20:55 pm
Updated shipped list. If your name is not marked, let me know when you get it taken care of!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: koemo1 on November 20, 2021, 04:59:40 pm
A package has arrived from the US, but now I have to pay 20 euros import duties  :o
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: tpugmire on November 20, 2021, 08:11:40 pm
Package is finally sent!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: justin8301 on November 22, 2021, 04:59:08 pm
Has there been any talk about when you guys are going to get together for opening everything?
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: telly on November 24, 2021, 09:11:39 am
What's everybody's availability for an evening on the week of Dec 13th? I can't do the evening of the 14th.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: masamune on November 26, 2021, 08:14:04 pm
What's everybody's availability for an evening on the week of Dec 13th? I can't do the evening of the 14th.

I'm available every evening during that week.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: soera on November 26, 2021, 08:18:22 pm
Anymore updated packages shipped out or received?
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: Cartagia on November 28, 2021, 05:23:10 pm
What's everybody's availability for an evening on the week of Dec 13th? I can't do the evening of the 14th.

I'm available every evening during that week.

I'm pretty free that week at the moment, too. 
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: telly on November 29, 2021, 09:00:02 am
Okay, I'm thinking either the 13th or the 16th of December at 9PM Eastern? If that works for folks they can let me know, was just thinking of having something over zoom, not recorded. Open to other suggestions though!

Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving too :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: masamune on November 29, 2021, 04:10:30 pm
Okay, I'm thinking either the 13th or the 16th of December at 9PM Eastern? If that works for folks they can let me know, was just thinking of having something over zoom, not recorded. Open to other suggestions though!

I would vote for the 16th.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: kashell on November 30, 2021, 02:42:51 pm
The 16th is good for me!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: justin8301 on November 30, 2021, 07:04:38 pm
I dont have any plans for the 16th as far as im aware. so count me in
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: koemo1 on December 01, 2021, 04:57:17 am
Its my birthday on the 16th so I'm not sure yet if I can join.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: koemo1 on December 03, 2021, 02:00:28 pm
I received a box from my secret santa
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: koemo1 on December 05, 2021, 05:05:34 pm
Don't mean to spam but I'll also be present at the livestream :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: kashell on December 06, 2021, 08:40:41 am
Hopefully, mine arrives by the 16th.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: telly on December 06, 2021, 09:27:57 am
So it seems like (for now) the 16th at 9:00 PM works for everyone. I will send a zoom link to those who indicated that they will be able to make it. If you'd like the link to attend feel free to PM me.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: Cartagia on December 06, 2021, 09:33:15 am
What time zone are you using?
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: telly on December 06, 2021, 09:34:19 am
Eastern!

EDIT: Sent a link! Just click on the link and you should be able to join in :) I'll be watching the forums the night of if you have any issues.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: Cartagia on December 06, 2021, 04:56:05 pm
Got it!  Let's see if this package survives another week of sitting next to my desk...
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: kashell on December 07, 2021, 07:50:38 am
The self control is impressive.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: ignition365 on December 07, 2021, 10:45:42 am
So it seems like (for now) the 16th at 9:00 PM works for everyone. I will send a zoom link to those who indicated that they will be able to make it. If you'd like the link to attend feel free to PM me.
No stream this year?
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: telly on December 07, 2021, 10:51:48 am
So it seems like (for now) the 16th at 9:00 PM works for everyone. I will send a zoom link to those who indicated that they will be able to make it. If you'd like the link to attend feel free to PM me.
No stream this year?

I don't know how and no one else has taken initiative with any kind of get together for an opening, so I just went with what I know haha.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: ignition365 on December 07, 2021, 11:06:33 am
So it seems like (for now) the 16th at 9:00 PM works for everyone. I will send a zoom link to those who indicated that they will be able to make it. If you'd like the link to attend feel free to PM me.
No stream this year?

I don't know how and no one else has taken initiative with any kind of get together for an opening, so I just went with what I know haha.
I'm not really taking part this year, but I can put together a stream.

Yeah, I should be able to setup to stream no problem.  We can do zoom, discord, streamyard, etc.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: telly on December 08, 2021, 10:45:33 am
I can also figure out how to do it but things have been very busy right now with ending the postdoc year, new job searching and moving this weekend plus holiday activities.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: ignition365 on December 08, 2021, 10:56:56 am
Okay.  Just let me know what you wind up doing or wanting to do.  I'm not taking part, but I'd like to watch the festivities at least.

It's not a problem for me to run the stream and if possible I'm intending on being available regardless to watch.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: telly on December 08, 2021, 11:07:32 am
Okay! That would be very helpful! Do you want to use my zoom link (I can send), or is that something you'll need to set up on your own?
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: ignition365 on December 08, 2021, 11:16:45 am
Okay! That would be very helpful! Do you want to use my zoom link (I can send), or is that something you'll need to set up on your own?
It can be as simple as that.  I just join and essentially stream my screen/audio to twitch/youtube.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: kashell on December 08, 2021, 03:13:23 pm
Great news. My gift arrived! I'll be set for next week.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: kashell on December 09, 2021, 11:01:13 am
I asked my husband to open the box and see if the gifts were wrapped. The good news is that one of the gifts was wrapped. The bad news is that one of the gifts wasn't and it kind of popped out after opening. I'll keep it hidden until the livestream but, for now, I have to say thanks to my SS for giving me such an adorable little bonus.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: telly on December 09, 2021, 11:47:51 am
I've just kept mine in the box. It already came wrapped like a present!  :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: tripredacus on December 10, 2021, 10:19:43 am
Make sure that if a stream is being done, that the links for them are put into the first post.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: telly on December 10, 2021, 11:43:08 am
Okay! That would be very helpful! Do you want to use my zoom link (I can send), or is that something you'll need to set up on your own?
It can be as simple as that.  I just join and essentially stream my screen/audio to twitch/youtube.

I just sent you the zoom link via PM.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: kashell on December 11, 2021, 05:06:32 pm
Somewhat related - I'm surprised no one has opened their stuff yet. Is everyone waiting until the livestream?
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: tpugmire on December 11, 2021, 11:35:47 pm
Mine hasn’t arrived yet, so I’m not tempted at all.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: kashell on December 12, 2021, 05:03:37 pm
It looks like you and soera are the only two left.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: soera on December 12, 2021, 07:25:41 pm
I never fill in my own info heh. Ive already received my gift. And I have virtually no patience to keep a gift wrapped. Its too late!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: telly on December 13, 2021, 07:51:42 am
Ahh post some pics then! :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: Cartagia on December 13, 2021, 11:04:35 am
A side effect that this has every year, is very good for my wallet.  Because I have no idea what's in the box I don't spend any money on games, no matter how good the sale.  My bank account thanks you all!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: justin8301 on December 13, 2021, 05:28:23 pm
A side effect that this has every year, is very good for my wallet.  Because I have no idea what's in the box I don't spend any money on games, no matter how good the sale.  My bank account thanks you all!

Its the ONLY reason I participate each year... lol nah there's more reasons, but that certainly doesn't hurt.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: tpugmire on December 14, 2021, 10:06:07 pm
Am I legit the only person who hasn’t received their gift yet?
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: soera on December 14, 2021, 10:20:49 pm
Yes currently. :(
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: kashell on December 15, 2021, 08:42:07 am
I spaced. I forgot I had something going on 12/16. I'll try to hop on if I'm finished on time. Carry on without me. I'll still wait to open my gift.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: telly on December 15, 2021, 08:54:49 am
I spaced. I forgot I had something going on 12/16. I'll try to hop on if I'm finished on time. Carry on without me. I'll still wait to open my gift.

Oh no! :( Hopefully you can still make it! Just means we'll be saving the best for last.  ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: kashell on December 15, 2021, 11:09:06 am
I spaced. I forgot I had something going on 12/16. I'll try to hop on if I'm finished on time. Carry on without me. I'll still wait to open my gift.

Oh no! :( Hopefully you can still make it! Just means we'll be saving the best for last.  ;)
Oh, you! Flattery will get you everywhere.

But yeah - don't stress if I don't pop in on time.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: ignition365 on December 16, 2021, 07:06:43 pm
I'll be streaming to www.twitch.tv/ignition365 (http://www.twitch.tv/ignition365)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: masamune on December 17, 2021, 12:27:44 am
I wanted to be on the stream, but an unexpected turn of events happened when I was able to purchase a PS5 from Target for in-person pick-up. Unfortunately the closest store that had one available was 3 and a half hours away. By the time I came back home, the stream was over.

Telly, I'm glad you liked your stuff. You were very easy to buy things for. Thank you for that.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: NickAwesome on December 17, 2021, 02:39:25 am
Totally forgot about the stream! Wanted to see all the cool stuff people got! Bummer... I'll post what I received this weekend.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: koemo1 on December 17, 2021, 05:36:13 am
It was a supreme stream! Sorry for my sleepiness but I'm really happy with all the gifts I have received! Thank you Secret Santa Clauss!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: kashell on December 17, 2021, 07:25:10 am
I hate that I missed it! I'll be sure to watch the video at some point just to see everyone.

On that note, thanks to Nick Awesome for my Kirby keychain plushy and my two new games: Trials of Mana (PS4) and Guilty Gear Strive (PS4). I'm excited to get back into GG!

EDIT: Cartagia - it is not Salsa Frontier. How very dare you salsafy (sp) such perfection.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: ignition365 on December 17, 2021, 07:54:21 am
Mirrored to youtube for your viewing pleasure

https://youtu.be/AhbzKaclyGk
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: Cartagia on December 17, 2021, 09:02:22 am
Thank you to this "Justin" person, for the embarrassment of riches I have once again received.

A Caped Mario Hallmark Ornament
Metroid: Samus Returns
Metroid Dread
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Immortals: Fenyx Rising


And Kash, if it wasn't Salsa Frontier they shouldn't spell it that way!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: kashell on December 17, 2021, 09:11:53 am
We were never friends.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/wFk7roIpDeXC0/200.gif)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: telly on December 17, 2021, 09:29:22 am
Had a blast opening my gift with everyone last night and I got some awesome stuff!

The first item is the soundtrack from Silent Hill 3 which is awesome!! These games have great soundtracks and the CDs for SH3 are hard to find so it's exciting to add that to my game.

I also got Valkyria Chronicles 4, which was one of my top games from my Wishlist, as well as Resident Evil 5, which I've really wanted to play with my girlfriend. I also got three other awesome games that I'm really excited about, especially the .hack collection which will keep me busy for a long time.

(https://i.imgur.com/SWodQ4Pm.jpg)

Looks like my Santa was Masamune! Thank you so much man! I'm so excited to play these :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: soera on December 17, 2021, 10:44:11 am
We were never friends.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/wFk7roIpDeXC0/200.gif)

Haha!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: masamune on December 17, 2021, 01:38:45 pm
Looks like my Santa was Masamune! Thank you so much man! I'm so excited to play these :)

You're welcome! If you like the co-op play of Resident Evil 5, you should really try Resident Evil Revelations 2. The campaign allows 2 player couch co-op. My girlfriend and I really enjoyed playing that together. Also the RAID mode has co-op. We didn't play a lot in that mode, but what we did play was fun. Check it out!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: Cartagia on December 17, 2021, 02:42:52 pm
We were never friends.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/wFk7roIpDeXC0/200.gif)

(https://c.tenor.com/1mD7JkEblbUAAAAC/there-are-dozens-of-us.gif)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: justin8301 on December 17, 2021, 07:36:59 pm
I think this was my 4th (maybe 5th) year participating in the Secret Santa and every time I'm blown away with the games I get. This community really is a good group of people man!

So we figured out my Santa was Soera this year and he did an amazing job picking out some games for me! Some where directly from the wish list and one was a game that I've never even heard of before, but once I looked it up I knew it was something I totally be in to! Thank you Soera cant wait to play these!!!!

(https://i.imgur.com/7HOGai4m.jpg)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: jason on December 19, 2021, 10:13:45 am
Thanks for everything! Very much appreciate everything! :)
Sorry, looks like I missed the stream as well.

(https://vgcollect.com/images/gallery/1/12401/27_pxl_20211219_145509008_thumb.jpg)
(https://vgcollect.com/images/gallery/1/12401/28_pxl_20211219_145520642_thumb.jpg)
(https://vgcollect.com/images/gallery/1/12401/29_pxl_20211219_145542585_thumb.jpg)
(https://vgcollect.com/images/gallery/1/12401/30_pxl_20211219_145556439_thumb.jpg)
(https://vgcollect.com/images/gallery/1/12401/31_pxl_20211219_145701826_thumb.jpg)
(https://vgcollect.com/images/gallery/1/12401/32_pxl_20211219_145733162_thumb.jpg)
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: masamune on December 20, 2021, 02:22:53 pm
Here's what I received:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51758479002_3032c8210c_c.jpg)

Thanks Kashell! The toffee was very good. I'm going to purchase more as a matter of fact.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: kashell on December 20, 2021, 03:18:39 pm
You're welcome! Enjoy the games and the treats. The toffee is addictive - fair warning.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! Time to mail! Updated!!!
Post by: tpugmire on December 23, 2021, 10:05:10 pm
My gift arrived!  I haven’t opened it yet, but it got here. There was also a bonus package from Jason.
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! All gifts received!
Post by: soera on December 24, 2021, 02:29:49 pm
And with that, we are complete! Enjoy your gifts people.  ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! All gifts received!
Post by: kashell on December 25, 2021, 09:20:00 am
Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: Secret Santa sign up 2021! All gifts received!
Post by: telly on December 25, 2021, 05:18:02 pm
I hope my recipient liked their gift :) Merry Christmas to all!