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General and Gaming => General => Topic started by: telly on December 15, 2017, 10:32:12 am
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Alright guys, time to post your gets! A bunch of us opened them up on the podcast last night, so be sure to check it out.
Be warned, santas will be revealed in this thread! Don't read if you want to keep your santa as much of a secret as possible!
Here's mine. I must say, my santa went above and beyond with an amazing gift. It had everything: games I wanted, games that sound really cool and fun... he threw in a couple strategy guides that have been a joy to look through as well. Even added some local chips and chili to top it all off! So awesome 8)
(https://i.imgur.com/z2yhU8nl.jpg)
Thank you, flashback2012!
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He had our opening party last night on Our Parents' Basement. Telly, Tpug, and DashV all joined the fun it was a blast. Here's the link if you want to watch an hour of chuckleheads opening video games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NONvv3ZQ4as (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NONvv3ZQ4as)
Here's what I got. Thank You, Santa!
(https://i.imgur.com/gsSZ2tL.jpg)
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He had our opening party last night on Our Parents' Basement. Telly, Tpug, and DashV all joined the fun it was a blast. Here's the link if you want to watch an hour of chuckleheads opening video games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NONvv3ZQ4as (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NONvv3ZQ4as)
Here's what I got. Thank You, Santa!
(https://i.imgur.com/gsSZ2tL.jpg)
I remember eyeballing that Deathsmiles edition at my local Gamestop years ago, wish I had bought it back then. It just looks so cool.
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It's beginning to look a lot like DREAMCAST! Thanks Santa whoever you were, and if you hand drew that Kingdom Hearts picture that is amazing and I appreciate that on so many levels (now just to find a spot to hang it) :)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/311226311328923651/389806762946985984/IMG_20171210_222946179.jpg)
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Received the Dutch (?) versions of Doom and Gravity Rush for the PS4. A little disappointed that I can't access the side content on my American PSN account, but both of the core games are mostly playable in English, plus I got some European candy. Have no idea what the flavor is, but I like it. Thank you, Santa!
(https://i.imgur.com/0n2jAa9.jpg?1)
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Busy week at work (which is why I couldnt even be part of the reveal pod last night) but I did want to give a shout out to my Santa. I told Mr Claus to surprise me with a series of anything they thought I would like. Well, it worked out fantastic cause I was turned onto a series that I had kind of heard about but never really noticed till now. I got 3 vita games and 3 PS3 games from the Hyperdimension series. And once I opened them I went and wiki'ed them and it turns out to sound like a super awesome concept and I honestly am looking forward to playing them!!!
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This was my first year participating in the VG Collect Secret Santa and it certainly wont be my last! First of all I have no idea who my santa was, all i have was their name on the shipping label. I gave my Santa a short wish list and told them feel free to stick to it or go wild; they decided to go off script, not one gift was on my short list and man I'm glad they did (way more fun that way). I would love to figure out who my Santa was and talk to them so I can hear about their thought process when shopping for me cause they really did a DAMN GOOD JOB!!! Thank you Santa who ever you are. Anyway enough talky talky, heres the loot:
(https://i.imgur.com/tqzpylym.jpg?1)(https://i.imgur.com/6li6ghmm.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/Q3LhGNjm.jpg?1)(https://i.imgur.com/KVcNEPSm.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/AdD6nTnm.jpg?1)
I just want to thank you again Santa! High Fives all around!!
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He had our opening party last night on Our Parents' Basement. Telly, Tpug, and DashV all joined the fun it was a blast. Here's the link if you want to watch an hour of chuckleheads opening video games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NONvv3ZQ4as (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NONvv3ZQ4as)
Here's what I got. Thank You, Santa!
(https://i.imgur.com/gsSZ2tL.jpg)
I remember eyeballing that Deathsmiles edition at my local Gamestop years ago, wish I had bought it back then. It just looks so cool.
Still available on Amazon, I think!
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He had our opening party last night on Our Parents' Basement. Telly, Tpug, and DashV all joined the fun it was a blast. Here's the link if you want to watch an hour of chuckleheads opening video games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NONvv3ZQ4as (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NONvv3ZQ4as)
Here's what I got. Thank You, Santa!
(https://i.imgur.com/gsSZ2tL.jpg)
I remember eyeballing that Deathsmiles edition at my local Gamestop years ago, wish I had bought it back then. It just looks so cool.
Still available on Amazon, I think!
I think Gs carried it for $15-20 back when.
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Updated my post above! ;D
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Saving a spot here. Whether I decide to wait or do it now is another thing. #peerpressure
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Saving a spot here. Whether I decide to wait or do it now is another thing. #peerpressure
No one will blame you if you open it now :)
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Dear VGCollect,
As I enter day 3 into not giving into #peerpressure, the urges to open become greater. Because of this I have not eaten in two days. I have survived long enough on water and crackers. With 7 days to go, I wonder if I will survive and whether the willpower is there.
DROAA
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Dear VGCollect,
As I enter day 3 into not giving into #peerpressure, the urges to open become greater. Because of this I have not eaten in two days. I have survived long enough on water and crackers. With 7 days to go, I wonder if I will survive and whether the willpower is there.
DROAA
Do it! Peer Pressure!
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Dear VGCollect,
As I enter day 3 into not giving into #peerpressure, the urges to open become greater. Because of this I have not eaten in two days. I have survived long enough on water and crackers. With 7 days to go, I wonder if I will survive and whether the willpower is there.
DROAA
(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/74/740d97f4362ea6c23f5feadb401a043b0f353bd11a82a453a2c8e6173a09f83c.jpg)
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One of us! One of us!
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Dear VGCollect,
As I enter day 4, I have come to conclusion that I am only doing this not so much to open in X-mas but rather to show I can resist and to stick it to Telly cuz he started #peerpressure along with his cronies. Therefore I will continue despite that supply of rations which are quickly depleting and I think I lost 10 pounds since yesterday. I may have to start eating my journal. #resit
DROAA
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#peerpressure #oneofus #tootsierolls
;)
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#peerpressure #oneofus #tootsierolls
;)
I curse you #resistance
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As I enter day 4, I have come to conclusion that I am only doing this not so much to open in X-mas but rather to show I can resist and to stick it to Telly cuz he started #peerpressure along with his cronies.
DROAA
I resent the fact that you think I'm Telly's Crony. If anything, he is my minion
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Dear VGCollect,
Day 5 and I seem to have created a rift as turf did not take it very well that I called him a cronie to telly. As a result I may have found a crack to break the group from within and continue #resistance and not give into #peerpressure. On a serious note, I woke up with a pain in my lower back and didnt sleep well the previous night. Good news is that in the morning I have my last exam for the semester and no classes for atleast a month after this which is nice.
DROAA
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Dear VGCollect,
Day 5 and I seem to have created a rift as turf did not take it very well that I called him a cronie to telly. As a result I may have found a crack to break the group from within and continue #resistance and not give into #peerpressure. On a serious note, I woke up with a pain in my lower back and didnt sleep well the previous night. Good news is that in the morning I have my last exam for the semester and no classes for atleast a month after this which is nice.
DROAA
I mean... how do you know peer pressure is bad until you try it?
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Dear VGCollect,
Day 5 and I seem to have created a rift as turf did not take it very well that I called him a cronie to telly. As a result I may have found a crack to break the group from within and continue #resistance and not give into #peerpressure. On a serious note, I woke up with a pain in my lower back and didnt sleep well the previous night. Good news is that in the morning I have my last exam for the semester and no classes for atleast a month after this which is nice.
DROAA
I mean... how do you know peer pressure is bad until you try it?
Because that's how wars are started.
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Dear VGCollect,
Day 5 and I seem to have created a rift as turf did not take it very well that I called him a cronie to telly. As a result I may have found a crack to break the group from within and continue #resistance and not give into #peerpressure. On a serious note, I woke up with a pain in my lower back and didnt sleep well the previous night. Good news is that in the morning I have my last exam for the semester and no classes for atleast a month after this which is nice.
DROAA
I mean... how do you know peer pressure is bad until you try it?
Because that's how wars are started.
Are you sure? That doesn't sound right. You have any sources to refute that claim?
I'm just saying... you're escalating conflict from a simple question to all out war, sounds more like this anti-peer pressure movement is what starts wars.
I think maybe we need to de-escalate and just open all the boxes.
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Dear VGCollect,
Day 5 and I seem to have created a rift as turf did not take it very well that I called him a cronie to telly. As a result I may have found a crack to break the group from within and continue #resistance and not give into #peerpressure. On a serious note, I woke up with a pain in my lower back and didnt sleep well the previous night. Good news is that in the morning I have my last exam for the semester and no classes for atleast a month after this which is nice.
DROAA
I mean... how do you know peer pressure is bad until you try it?
Because that's how wars are started.
Are you sure? That doesn't sound right. You have any sources to refute that claim?
I'm just saying... you're escalating conflict from a simple question to all out war, sounds more like this anti-peer pressure movement is what starts wars.
I think maybe we need to de-escalate and just open all the boxes.
How do I know this isn't a trap and my box isn't set to explode? This one of use mentality makes me believe there needs to be a sacrifice
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Dear VGCollect,
Day 5 and I seem to have created a rift as turf did not take it very well that I called him a cronie to telly. As a result I may have found a crack to break the group from within and continue #resistance and not give into #peerpressure. On a serious note, I woke up with a pain in my lower back and didnt sleep well the previous night. Good news is that in the morning I have my last exam for the semester and no classes for atleast a month after this which is nice.
DROAA
I mean... how do you know peer pressure is bad until you try it?
Because that's how wars are started.
Are you sure? That doesn't sound right. You have any sources to refute that claim?
I'm just saying... you're escalating conflict from a simple question to all out war, sounds more like this anti-peer pressure movement is what starts wars.
I think maybe we need to de-escalate and just open all the boxes.
How do I know this isn't a trap and my box isn't set to explode? This one of use mentality makes me believe there needs to be a sacrifice
This level of paranoia and distrust is not what the Secret Santa season is all about. It's about gift giving... and opening boxes.
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Dear VGCollect,
Day 5 and I seem to have created a rift as turf did not take it very well that I called him a cronie to telly. As a result I may have found a crack to break the group from within and continue #resistance and not give into #peerpressure. On a serious note, I woke up with a pain in my lower back and didnt sleep well the previous night. Good news is that in the morning I have my last exam for the semester and no classes for atleast a month after this which is nice.
DROAA
I mean... how do you know peer pressure is bad until you try it?
Because that's how wars are started.
Are you sure? That doesn't sound right. You have any sources to refute that claim?
I'm just saying... you're escalating conflict from a simple question to all out war, sounds more like this anti-peer pressure movement is what starts wars.
I think maybe we need to de-escalate and just open all the boxes.
How do I know this isn't a trap and my box isn't set to explode? This one of use mentality makes me believe there needs to be a sacrifice
This level of paranoia and distrust is not what the Secret Santa season is all about. It's about gift giving... and opening boxes.
What if I told you that all of this was a distraction to burn it all down? What if I said that I need to sign a release form to open the box? Or what if I told that I decided fuck it? Im officially done with the semester so why no open after I get out of work tonight
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Dear VGCollect,
Day 5 and I seem to have created a rift as turf did not take it very well that I called him a cronie to telly. As a result I may have found a crack to break the group from within and continue #resistance and not give into #peerpressure. On a serious note, I woke up with a pain in my lower back and didnt sleep well the previous night. Good news is that in the morning I have my last exam for the semester and no classes for atleast a month after this which is nice.
DROAA
Is this text small enough to sneak in subliminal messaging?
Because that's how wars are started.
Are you sure? That doesn't sound right. You have any sources to refute that claim?
I'm just saying... you're escalating conflict from a simple question to all out war, sounds more like this anti-peer pressure movement is what starts wars.
I think maybe we need to de-escalate and just open all the boxes.
How do I know this isn't a trap and my box isn't set to explode? This one of use mentality makes me believe there needs to be a sacrifice
This level of paranoia and distrust is not what the Secret Santa season is all about. It's about gift giving... and opening boxes.
What if I told you that all of this was a distraction to burn it all down? What if I said that I need to sign a release form to open the box? Or what if I told that I decided fuck it? Im officially done with the semester so why no open after I get out of work tonight
Again, kind of dark and not the proper tone of the Secret Santa season. Weird that you would need to sign a form to open the box. Yes, you should definitely open all the boxes.
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Dear VGCollect,
Day 5 and I seem to have created a rift as turf did not take it very well that I called him a cronie to telly. As a result I may have found a crack to break the group from within and continue #resistance and not give into #peerpressure. On a serious note, I woke up with a pain in my lower back and didnt sleep well the previous night. Good news is that in the morning I have my last exam for the semester and no classes for atleast a month after this which is nice.
DROAA
Is this text small enough to sneak in subliminal messaging?
Because that's how wars are started.
Are you sure? That doesn't sound right. You have any sources to refute that claim?
I'm just saying... you're escalating conflict from a simple question to all out war, sounds more like this anti-peer pressure movement is what starts wars.
I think maybe we need to de-escalate and just open all the boxes.
How do I know this isn't a trap and my box isn't set to explode? This one of use mentality makes me believe there needs to be a sacrifice
This level of paranoia and distrust is not what the Secret Santa season is all about. It's about gift giving... and opening boxes.
What if I told you that all of this was a distraction to burn it all down? What if I said that I need to sign a release form to open the box? Or what if I told that I decided fuck it? Im officially done with the semester so why no open after I get out of work tonight
Again, kind of dark and not the proper tone of the Secret Santa season. Weird that you would need to sign a form to open the box. Yes, you should definitely open all the boxes.
Ok time to come back down to earth. I originally wanted to open it on Xmas but I gots to know!! But after I got done finishing with my last exam and chilling before heading into my car and go run an errand, I figured just do it. Wont make a difference when I open it really and yes it took a dark turn. If anything it was going to get darker as the days went on. But I'll stop and maybe post as soon as tonight.
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Dear VGCollect,
Day 5 and I seem to have fallen for the peer pressure brought upon me by Ignition365. As a result I will be opening all of the boxes and fail my #resistance and give into #peerpressure. Almost time to open all the boxes. Open all the boxes. Open all the boxes. Open all the boxes. Open all the boxes. Open all the boxes. Open all the boxes. Open all the boxes. Open all the boxes. Open all the boxes. Open all the boxes. Open all the boxes.
DROAA
Is this text small enough to sneak in subliminal messaging?
Yes, it appears it is small enough that you could subliminal message me into opening all the boxes
Excellent. Let Secret Santa consume you. Open all the boxes. *bwahahahahahahahaha*
I have fallen for the trap and my box will be opened? This one of use mentality makes me believe there needs to be a sacrifice... the sacrifice being my box... which I will open.
This level of paranoia and distrust is not what the Secret Santa season is all about. It's about gift giving... and opening boxes.
What if I told you that all of this was a distraction to burn it all down? What if I said that I need to sign a release form to open the box? Or what if I told that I decided fuck it? Im officially done with the semester so why no open after I get out of work tonight
Again, kind of dark and not the proper tone of the Secret Santa season. Weird that you would need to sign a form to open the box. Yes, you should definitely open all the boxes.
Ok time to come back down to earth. I originally wanted to open it on Xmas but I gots to know!! But after I got done finishing with my last exam and chilling before heading into my car and go run an errand, I figured just do it. Wont make a difference when I open it really and yes it took a dark turn. If anything it was going to get darker as the days went on. But I'll stop and maybe post as soon as tonight.
Nice. Look forward to seeing what you got.
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Opened up my gifts as promised. My wishlist wasnt very extensive since I didnt know what I wanted. That said, my SS managed to get my top want which was the English translation of Bare Knuckle III which is essentially a homebrew cart and Im blown away at the fact that this was chosen. Much appreciated. The other thing from my want was Halo which also I appreciate since I just got an Xbox One not too long ago. From there, they decide to go outside and into some surprising gets that were not on my list. One of them being a Funko Pop from Diablo III which is cool since I got into collecting them or atleast the ones I really like over the summer and its gonna look badass with what I have so far. They also sent me what they thought was a code for Playstation All Stars but upon further inspection, this is the online pass for it, not the game. I do have the game already due to PS+ but since I never listed it into my collection, I wouldnt have expected them to know that but obviously a thoughtful gesture considering what they have brought. Finally as you can see some Super Smash Bros. posters which look nice and by boy Link is in one of them so I was stoked. I had to put stuff on top of them just to show what they were. Overall, I really appreciate what my SS has brought me with a combo of stuff I wanted and stuff that was not on my list which made it that much more surprising so thank you. I will say I knew who it was when I saw where it came from just cuz I had a recent transaction with them so yeah. Hope to be part of this next year, this was great.
(https://i.imgur.com/pXJUlbW.jpg?2)
(https://i.imgur.com/6F5aWCt.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/EUnO6Jr.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/tYWxrp8.jpg?1)
FUCK PHOTOBUCKET
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Photobucket doesn't allow 3rd party sharing or whatever. You should try somewhere else like Imgur or something.
Also... ignore the quoted text in my previous post on the last page. kthxbai.
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I did see what you got for a hot second, but now it's gone. :'(
But yeah. Use Imgur like ignition said.
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Finally took a pic of my Secret Santa stuff.
(https://i.imgur.com/nr2HKvk.jpg)
And the unboxing video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9RU2gbUSJw
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What are you gonna use that gift card on? :3
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What are you gonna use that gift card on? :3
Probably Gorogoa. I've heard really good things and my wife really liked it when she played it at PAX last year.
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So, who all hasn't opened their gift yet? We need to hound them, except Deso. She's got an iron will and we'd just be an annoyance.
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(https://i.imgur.com/ZnRSJNo.jpg)
My Secret Santa did an incredible job as well. The Legend of Heroes PSP game was one of the top games I wanted and same with Silver. New Super Mario Bros and Wii Sports Resort were great surprises as well, just need to track down a wii motion plus. And even got some cool ps2 games, excited to check out Crash Nitro Kart and see if it measures up to Crash Team Racing. Also got some sealed demo discs! Very cool! And as an added bonus, my secret santa added some candy including Mario and DK Pez dispensers and some extra trinkets- love the Soul Calibur III pencil and the THUG2 stickers. Even the wrapping paper was game themed. Can't wait to participate again next year!
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Man ohh MAN this sneaked up on me, alright!
So of all things, I'm sick over Christmas. My Secret Santa however certainly cheered me up significantly!!
I partially forgot what I included on my list so this was a pleasant surprise
(http://vgcollect.com/images/gallery/1/16654/2_imag1030.jpg)
Me and my Dad were baffled by your "Terrible wrapping", quite the contrary those were most neatly wrapped presents under our tree. Thank you very much and I will be getting back to YouTube once work cools off a bit which should be fairly soon
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I love seeing what you guys received, keep the pictures coming ;D
Great presents so far!
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This is what I received from my secret santa. He did absolutely amazing job with everything he got me, especially the two Atlus games. Im so glad I have this week off to get a jump start on these. I can't wait to do it again next year.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2chuhd5.jpg)
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No picture because the camera on my phone and my computer do not play nice with one another for some reason. If I can get it to work, I'll update this post.
I don't have any idea who my SS was but they did really good. I received multiple packages with different names on them so I assume they took to eBay to find the items I wanted and had the seller ship to me instead of them.
I received 3 items in total and I'm really happy with what I got. The first item actually showed up last but it's a game I've been on the hunt for. It's the PSP game Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light. I had a chance to pick this up way back when (long enough ago to where GS still carried new PSP releases) but passed on it for whatever reason. I've not seen it since save for two times, once was when a mom n' pop shop had a Japanese copy of the game and the other time it was incomplete/beat up looking. I'm rather glad I don't have to hunt around for that one anymore. ;)
The second item was shipped second and it's a quirky "RPG" I've wanted for a while because I have this blind obsession with acquiring Agetec releases. The game is called Falling Stars and I've only seen it out in the wild once and it was in a replacement case missing the book. I figured I would get around to picking it up at some point but I'm glad my SS saved me the trouble.
The last item actually arrived first and it's the crown jewel of my SS gets. I put it on my list as something of a long shot but thankfully my SS came through for me. I received an amiibo Wii Fit Trainer still in the original packaging. It's the one SSB amiibo I wasn't able to pick up because right as soon as they came out the specullectors/price jacking resell mouth breathers snapped them all up before I had a chance to grab one. I'm REALLY happy to finally have her. ;D
Thanks a TON to my SS whomever you might be! ;)
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At what point are we suppose to reveal who gifted who or is that optional?
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Here's what I got.
(https://thumb.ibb.co/is91HG/IMG_20171227_163830777.jpg) (https://ibb.co/is91HG)
Many thanks for the great stuff!
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At what point are we suppose to reveal who gifted who or is that optional?
Some people like not knowing who bought for them. Its not been required at all to say who you bought for.
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At what point are we suppose to reveal who gifted who or is that optional?
Some people like not knowing who bought for them. Its not been required at all to say who you bought for.
gotcha
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I have to go back and read this whole thread now that Christmas is over (I've been deep into the video game addiction during my vacation, so I haven't had time to even check the forums). I also want to watch the various podcasts with the bf today if I can.
In the meantime, here's a link to my unboxing for anyone who's interested! It's about 10 min long.
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/215413885
Hope all is well, and I'll be back soon to remark on everyone's goodies :D
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Finished watching the OPD podcast and watched ignition's video as well. Great stuff, everyone! Thank you to my SS, of course, and my favorite part of the OPD podcast was probably when Dash showed off the origin city of his SS and both Turf and Kash immediately knew who his SS was ;D ;D ;D
I had a blast, and I look forward to future SS events!
P.S. - Turf, thanks for not hassling me about opening my gifts ;)
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Watched your stream, looks like you got some good stuff deso! I'm jealous of that Breath of Fire box :)
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Watched your stream, looks like you got some good stuff deso! I'm jealous of that Breath of Fire box :)
I know, right?! I was really impressed! :D