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Welcome to another year of Secret Santa! Here's the rules, more or less the same as last year:
1. If you have troubles following through in a timely manner, please don't waste everyone's time; do us all a favor and refrain from signing up.
2. Signups will run from now 'til November 1st, at which time I'll match y'all up and send out your intended recipient's wish list.
3. Send me your name, shipping address, and a list of at least a half dozen games (ideally PCE related) that you'd like to receive, including condition preference. Keep in mind that the more options your Santa has, the better the chances of him (or her) finding a good deal in the time allotted.
4. Value of your gift(s) should be in the $20-30 range - real value and not bloated OMG R@R3!! eBay value.
5. Gifts shall be mailed by December 10th at the latest, but not too early either (this ain't Secret Thanksgiving Pilgrim). If for some reason you won't be able to meet that time frame, please let me know so that alternate plans can be made and nobody ends up crying in their eggnog.
6. This bears repeating: don't sign up if you won't follow through. Failure to hold up your end of the bargain will result in shunning, mockery, hopefully forum banishment, and I just might track you down and let the air out of your tires.
7. Most importantly, have fun. This ain't supposed to be work.
For extra holiday cheer, a random participant will be selected to receive Magicoal in their stocking and one of Mr. Nanto's Turbo Legacy Posters (http://www.cafepress.com/pcenginefx.260707543) under their tree. If any of you already has or just doesn't want one or both of these items, please add a note in your wish list and I'll draw another name out o' the hat.
Also, let me know if you don't want to shop for me since it won't exactly be secret.
This space reserved for list of participants. Please send me a PM if your name isn't listed and it should be.
allyourblood
Arkhan Asylum
bartre
bernielindell
BlueBMW
blueraven
chany60126
Duo_R
elabit
finerion
hoobs88
Mathius
MotherGunner
NecroPhile
nectarsis
Opethian
rag-time4
roflmao
Senshi
SMF
TheClash603
The Old Rover
JoshTurboTrollX-16
Windy
xcrement5x
I'm Down!!
You all are getting a copy of Deep Blue this year :D
Sign me up! I'll PM you with my name, address, and wish list later tonight. Thanks for hosting the Secret Santa again!
Excellent! Sign me up please! I'll shoot you a PM over the weekend. Thanks!
You can send 'em now if you want, but your name, address, and game list aren't needed before the end of the month; if you think they might change, please hold on to 'em for a bit.
Of course I'm in!!
Count me in.
I'm in too.
So in!
provided that's allowed, given my recent indiscretion. :lol:
Woman scorned there bartre? =0
Quote from: MotherGunner on 09/30/2011, 07:58 PMWoman scorned there bartre? =0
lol...wut?
Necro, please add me to the list.
I am definitely in. I will pm you my wishlist in a week or two.
Quote from: Senshi on 09/30/2011, 08:14 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 09/30/2011, 07:58 PMWoman scorned there bartre? =0
lol...wut?
Necro, please add me to the list.
Was thinking he sounded kind of like Tiger Woods for a second there. Only joking. =)
Quote from: MotherGunner on 09/30/2011, 08:34 PMQuote from: Senshi on 09/30/2011, 08:14 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 09/30/2011, 07:58 PMWoman scorned there bartre? =0
lol...wut?
Necro, please add me to the list.
Was thinking he sounded kind of like Tiger Woods for a second there. Only joking. =)
haha...ok now I get it.
Sign me up please, Sounds kinda fun and I can deff afford a $20-$30 gift.
Ill pm u my list this weekend.
Sounds fun can't wait!
Sign me up. The holidays are my absolute favorite time of year, and I love Secret Santa. Can't wait!
Sign me up and give me allyourblood. I wanna give Yo Bro for Christmas!
Quote from: MotherGunner on 09/30/2011, 07:58 PMWoman scorned there bartre? =0
nah, it was in reference to this thread:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=10307.0
Quote from: TheClash603 on 09/30/2011, 10:23 PMSign me up and give me allyourblood. I wanna give Yo Bro for Christmas!
I'm gonna have to hurry up and secure it before this takes off! Gah!!
count me in!
I'll participate this year... we're doing well this time around and I can certainly swing a $30 purchase.
I was thinking, are we each going to save the gifts we receive and open them on the same day, or are people supposed to rip into it the moment it arrives? Or does it not even matter? (I'm waiting, if it's okay!)
I'm in!!
I'll PM ya my details within the week.
Thanks again Necro!!
Quote from: allyourblood on 10/01/2011, 07:59 PMI was thinking, are we each going to save the gifts we receive and open them on the same day, or are people supposed to rip into it the moment it arrives? Or does it not even matter? (I'm waiting, if it's okay!)
yeah that's really up to the person I think some of us would wait and some of us would rather open it and play sooner but we would all take pictures and show everyone what we got at the end tho
yeah, I'd like to wait.
I meant to last year, but i mistook my gift for another package, and was like "oh."
maybe we should gift wrap them inside the shipping material?
Thats what I did. I wrapped mine and then mailed the wrapped gift.
You know I'm in! :-$ Will send list soon.
Quote from: BlueBMW on 10/01/2011, 11:16 PMThats what I did. I wrapped mine and then mailed the wrapped gift.
Definitely gift-wrapping mine. That's half the fun.
Quote from: BlueBMW on 10/01/2011, 11:16 PMThats what I did. I wrapped mine and then mailed the wrapped gift.
You in this year Bemby? :)
But of course! :mrgreen:
i think i am going to pass this year guys as i am going to be giving out to all the f-ebay members this xmas. :)
Quote from: guest on 10/04/2011, 04:20 PMi think i am going to pass this year guys as i am going to be going down on all the f-ebay members this xmas. :)
O_O lord have mercy!!
Quote from: guest on 10/04/2011, 04:20 PMi think i am going to pass this year guys
:(
Quote from: guest on 10/04/2011, 04:20 PMas i am going to be giving out to all the f-ebay members this xmas. :)
:dance:
Quote from: guest on 10/04/2011, 04:20 PMi think i am going to pass this year guys as i am going to be giving out to all the f-ebay members this xmas. :)
OMG. :shock: This community is just crazy...
... in a freaking awesome way!
Its nothing big so cool them jets :P... just a nice perk.
But this secret Santa thing is a lot of fun... knowing you will be getting something better then tube socks this xmas :P
Quote from: guest on 10/04/2011, 04:20 PMi think i am going to pass this year guys as i am going to be giving out to all the f-ebay members this xmas. :)
Sparky, what are we going to do with you man? [-( :P
Quote from: guest on 10/04/2011, 09:20 PMQuote from: guest on 10/04/2011, 04:20 PMi think i am going to pass this year guys as i am going to be giving out to all the f-ebay members this xmas. :)
OMG. :shock: This community is just crazy...
... in a freaking awesome way!
This community is definitely like no other. :D
A couple updates to the first post:
1) If for some reason you don't want the coal or the poster, let me know and I'll select another winner.
2) It takes some of the fun out of it, so let me know if you'd rather not be a non-secret Santa for me.
People should also note if they are willing to ship international or not.
I've been looking forward to this all year. Count me in! PM Sent!
I'm really looking forward to this. It sounds awesome and your right atleast if your xmas did manage to suck you still know you will deff be getting something off your main wishlist.
On the international topic - great idea; Do we know who is not in the U.S./Canada? Perhaps add location to each name?
I'd rather not treat international peeps like second class citizens and make them feel guilty for costing a bit extra for shipping. It's not all that much more (see below), and remember that they'll be incurring similar cost to ship their package to you. To offset the few extra bucks in shipping, stick close to the low end of the given price range, keep the weight down with a single pricier game instead of a group of cheapies, or have it shipped directly from whoever you're buying it from (from someone like hit-japan, it's the same price to have it shipped to Europe as it is to have it shipped to the US).
Two games in a padded envelope (~8oz) is $2.56 to ship domestically, $3.54 to have a moose deliver it up in the great white north, and $7.81 to send to most places outside NA. Is a single Abe really that big of a deal?
I don't think its the cost issue as much as people don't want to deal with customs forms etc.
Quote from: BlueBMW on 10/07/2011, 11:57 AMI don't think its the cost issue as much as people don't want to deal with customs forms etc.
Really? The customs form is nothing but the shipping name/address, return name/address, a short description of the contents, and your signature. It takes a minute tops and can even be filled in online.
Didn't Santa fly around the whole world?
I don't mind sending internationally, we are an international forum, right?
No worries on my end. Point taken.
Quote from: guest on 10/07/2011, 12:07 PMQuote from: BlueBMW on 10/07/2011, 11:57 AMI don't think its the cost issue as much as people don't want to deal with customs forms etc.
Really? The customs form is nothing but the shipping name/address, return name/address, a short description of the contents, and your signature. It takes a minute tops and can even be filled in online.
Exactly. I don't understand why people always have such an issue with this either.
I have no problems with international shipping... hell, the cost of MSR's pre-order includes shipping to anywhere in the world.
Quote from: guest on 10/07/2011, 12:07 PMQuote from: BlueBMW on 10/07/2011, 11:57 AMI don't think its the cost issue as much as people don't want to deal with customs forms etc.
Really? The customs form is nothing but the shipping name/address, return name/address, a short description of the contents, and your signature. It takes a minute tops and can even be filled in online.
I used to bring my International shipments to the Post Office and they don't do delivery confirmation (such a tragedy) when you do 1st Class...I use online shipping now which includes free delivery confirmation and has easy to fill out customs forms.
Id say most of us have no problem. I just know there are a few out. There who might. Not trying to start a war just keep peeps happy :D
I'm pretty sure I indicated that in my initial PM: that I had no problem with shipping to moon men/women.
as should everyone else in their PM's to NecroPhile to make it clear whether you can or cannot.
oh I hope I get moon delivery!
I can show you a moon you'll NEVER forget!! Ha ha ha!
The hardest part of this is going to be compiling a list of games, one of which I'd hope to receive, and then not buy any of them in the interim!
When we say the value of our wishlist items should be $20-30, doesn't that mean some of them will end up costing the buyer the higher, bloated Ebay price?
I don't mind spending a little more if need be.
Me either.
Nor do I. I just got confused by the wording. I didn't want to get called out for possibly spending more than the 20-30 dollar limit, or causing someone else to have to spend more than they originally budgeted. Sometimes that sort of thing is frowned upon.
I over did it last year 8-[ , but whatever :dance:
We do secret santa events at work and people ALWAYS go past the $25 limit.
Cool. Thanks, folks! I'm gonna Secret Santa the crap outta one of you!
Necro, please give my name to allyourblood! =)
I'll try to do more this year than last. All BlueBMW got from me last year was a package full of tears in the shape of Image Fight. :twisted: That game is so hard...so hard. [-(
Is it past signup period?
Quote from: Mathius on 10/08/2011, 12:01 AMI'll try to do more this year than last. All BlueBMW got from me last year was a package full of tears in the shape of Image Fight. :twisted: That game is so hard...so hard. [-(
Um, that's a slammin' gift. Or do you mean it was a cruel gift because it's so difficult?
Quote from: Duo_R on 10/08/2011, 12:18 AMIs it past signup period?
You have until November 1 to sign up.
Quote from: allyourblood on 10/08/2011, 12:53 AMQuote from: Mathius on 10/08/2011, 12:01 AMI'll try to do more this year than last. All BlueBMW got from me last year was a package full of tears in the shape of Image Fight. :twisted: That game is so hard...so hard. [-(
Um, that's a slammin' gift. Or do you mean it was a cruel gift because it's so difficult?
Quote from: Duo_R on 10/08/2011, 12:18 AMIs it past signup period?
You have until November 1 to sign up.
It would only have been crueler if he received Tatsujin.
....the forum member, not the game. :P
yeah I think that's why the limit has been upped to $30 this year cause last year almost everyone went all out and over the limit so everyone got some really awesome stuff. :D
Quote from: RR1980 on 10/08/2011, 02:18 AMyeah I think that's why the limit has been upped to $30 this year cause last year almost everyone went all out and over the limit so everyone got some really awesome stuff. :D
Last year was so Epic... :D
I felt bad last year, I got veigues and some other game for Ope, but I got Neutopia for my gift
(sorry, i don't think i ever did find out who gave it to me, turbostar, maybe?)
Quote from: bartre on 10/08/2011, 02:32 AMI felt bad last year, I got veigues and some other game for Ope, but I got Neutopia for my gift
(sorry, i don't think i ever did find out who gave it to me, turbostar, maybe?)
twasn't me old friend. I got Chaney and sent him Shadow of the Beastler!!
Sort of funny, my secret santa was actually LeOpe. He was nice enough (or evil) to send me Raiden and Image Fight II!!! O_O
IFII still haunts me at night as I cannot get passed level 3!!!
AHA!
figured it out, it was turbogrfxfan.
Can we find out who the SS is this year? Never found who was mine, was in Japan but that is all I know. :-)
Quote from: Duo_R on 10/09/2011, 02:08 PMCan we find out who the SS is this year? Never found who was mine, was in Japan but that is all I know. :-)
that is the 'secret' part of Secret Santa. You have to do some investigating to find out who your's was. Either that or paypal NecroPhile $20 US! ;)
Quote from: Duo_R on 10/09/2011, 02:08 PMCan we find out who the SS is this year? Never found who was mine, was in Japan but that is all I know. :-)
hmm let's just say I was the only overseas participant last year :-"
Nice! I tried figuring it out but had no clue!
Quotehmm let's just say I was the only overseas participant last year
I hope my secret santa gets me an LT :D I'll settle for a Shuttle pretty please
Bumples! Just two weeks left to sign up and get your wish lists in order. 8)
Man, I am so excited. Last year was such an awesome present and I had so much fun shopping for my SS that I can't wait to do it again.
Can I sign up if my list is only PC-FX games? lol
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 10/24/2011, 01:53 PMCan I sign up if my list is only PC-FX games?
Of course! Seeing as they aren't as plentiful and easy to find as most Turbobs, though, make sure you have plenty of games listed.
ok ill list all the games I dont own.
some dickhead better buy me Zeroigar.
Quote from: guest on 10/24/2011, 03:38 PMok ill list all the games I dont own.
some dickhead better buy me Zeroigar.
If I get to be that dickhead then all you're getting is 20 copies of Altered Beast!
Bumper cars! Only a few days left, folks.
Eep! I need to send my list!
Pm sent, I'd like to participate!
Sign me up!
If you haven't already, y'all need to send me your lists soon.
my list is my PCEDAI! you need me to copy/paste that for you? :D (not sure if you had my info from last year)
Quote from: Opethian on 10/31/2011, 12:35 PMmy list is my PCEDAI! you need me to copy/paste that for you? :D (not sure if you had my info from last year)
Yes. Your wishlist there won't have condition preference or your mailing address.
So exciting. I can't wait to start shopping. :)
ME TOO.
Whoever gets my list is going to be pissed probabry
Quote from: guest on 10/31/2011, 02:01 PMME TOO.
Whoever gets my list is going to be pissed probabry
I haven't even
seen your list and I am already pissed! :P
Just remember, if I get a list of nothing but $100+ items you will probably just get a box of some of my duplicate Sonic games. :P
Sent my list today. Tried to leave a wide price range so people don't roar at me for putting only the harder to find titles.
I sure hope I didn't put all 100$ games.
But, I expect a copy of Magical Chase.
Right. One photocopy of Magical Chase for Arkhan. Done.
ass!
My list is reasonable but a bonus Magical Chase would be nice! :-)
PM'D ya my list.
I also sent my demands! they all must be met before I release the hostages (a box of Gunboat/Falcon of varying conditions)
Count me in too Necro. I pm'd you today but I may have done so late if so no worries. All I need for christmas is a PCE version of Keith Courage :) The windy is so easy! Anymore of this Street Smart Nonsense and the old windy will crack LOL
:-" O:) 8-[ :twisted:
Confirmation notices and requests for lists from the laggards have gone out to all participants. If you haven't heard from me today but want to be included, it's not too late. Please respond as soon as possible so I can pair y'all up. 8)
Confirmation received, and replied. Thanks!
Super-excited to get goin' on this!
How many Secret Santa newcomers this time around?
Quote from: hoobs88 on 11/02/2011, 02:13 PMHow many Secret Santa newcomers this time around?
Nine, I think.
My list is better than your lists. :)
My list beat up your list clash :D
My list is probably the easiest out of everyone's. Anything other than the 10 or so titles that I already own. Pretty straightforward. :)
Quote from: guest on 11/02/2011, 03:17 PMQuote from: hoobs88 on 11/02/2011, 02:13 PMHow many Secret Santa newcomers this time around?
Nine, I think.
I was just lurking at the time but I was so jealous at all the cool stuff people got. I've been looking forward to this all year
My list is huge. lol
Got my person: You are so screwed.
With lovely Christmas cheer, that is.
Mwuahhahaaha! What's the recommended, suggested, strictly enforced but always broken budget on this?
Quote from: BlueBMW on 11/03/2011, 07:55 PMMwuahhahaaha! What's the recommended, suggested, strictly enforced but always broken budget on this?
It's supposed to be in the $20 to $30 range.
Recipient's wishlists have been sent to all the Secret Santas. Let me know if I effed it up. :mrgreen:
time to spread the cheer :D
Got mine! I'm starting teh shoppin' next week. :D
Darn wish I'd found this sooner. :/ Secret Santas are always so much fun to do.
I got Roy's list, and all that's on it is a copy of Insanity.
I THOUGHT WE WERE KEEPING THIS AT LIKE, 20-35$, NOT 200-350$.
c'mon!
Got my list, and it's gonna hurt to gift something I yet myself don't own but really want! Eh what the hell...it's Christmas!
Quote from: MotherGunner on 11/05/2011, 01:54 PMGot my list, and it's gonna hurt to gift something I yet myself don't own but really want! Eh what the hell...it's Christmas!
buy two, duh.
I've already done my shopping... did it the night the lists came out. Someone's gonna have a good Xmas. :P lol
im going to ignore their wishlist and just get them the only games that matter: deep blue , momo, falcon anx rastan saga II. Merry Christmas
Quote from: elabit on 11/05/2011, 10:09 PMim going to ignore their wishlist and just get them the only games that matter: deep blue , momo, falcon anx rastan saga II. Merry Christmas
You're mean. :( :P
Quote from: Mathius on 11/05/2011, 10:38 PMQuote from: elabit on 11/05/2011, 10:09 PMim going to ignore their wishlist and just get them the only games that matter: deep blue , momo, falcon anx rastan saga II. Merry Christmas
You're mean. :( :P
It could be you :twisted:
Quote from: elabit on 11/05/2011, 11:03 PMQuote from: Mathius on 11/05/2011, 10:38 PMQuote from: elabit on 11/05/2011, 10:09 PMim going to ignore their wishlist and just get them the only games that matter: deep blue , momo, falcon anx rastan saga II. Merry Christmas
You're mean. :( :P
It could be you :twisted:
I know! :shock:
Quote from: elabit on 11/05/2011, 11:03 PMQuote from: Mathius on 11/05/2011, 10:38 PMQuote from: elabit on 11/05/2011, 10:09 PMim going to ignore their wishlist and just get them the only games that matter: deep blue , momo, falcon anx rastan saga II. Merry Christmas
You're mean. :( :P
It could be you :twisted:
haha nice it could be any of us!!!
its gonna be like the alien movie, except someone is gonna have a fish from deep blue bust out from his/her belly!!
So who's already done their shopping? I have. :)
Me too. :D
Quote from: OldRover on 11/08/2011, 07:08 PMSo who's already done their shopping? I have. :)
Me too. Just waiting for the gift to arrive so I can wrap it.
Id gladly take Deep Brue or Lastan Saga II
Windy has graciously offered up a pair of games for Secret Santa contests. Details coming soon!
Quote from: OldRover on 11/08/2011, 07:08 PMSo who's already done their shopping? I have. :)
my shopping is done as well, just waiting for teh haul to arrive!
Yeah I'm still waiting for my orders as well... one of them should be here any day, but the other is coming from Japan on the back of a sea turtle so it'll be a few weeks.
Done, games chosen, should be pretty kickass.
:mrgreen:
My santa purchases have arrived!!
~EDIT: However, these aren't thanksgiving gifts, so I'll have to hold 'em for a few weeks!
Reminder bump.
Someone's gifts came in my mailbox last week... :)
Got mine in the mail a couple of days ago. They look so cool I wish I had a PCE to try them out myself. LOL!
Quote from: TheClash603 on 11/24/2011, 02:29 PMSomeone's gifts came in my mailbox last week... :)
Quote from: finerion on 11/24/2011, 09:16 PMGot mine in the mail a couple of days ago. They look so cool I wish I had a PCE to try them out myself. LOL!
And yet neither of you are sharing what it is exactly you got nor photos! :P
Quote from: A_Locomotive on 11/24/2011, 11:03 PMQuote from: TheClash603 on 11/24/2011, 02:29 PMSomeone's gifts came in my mailbox last week... :)
Quote from: finerion on 11/24/2011, 09:16 PMGot mine in the mail a couple of days ago. They look so cool I wish I had a PCE to try them out myself. LOL!
And yet neither of you are sharing what it is exactly you got nor photos! :P
Lol. Yeah photos are usually posted here in this thread on Christmas.
I wrote my forum name on my packages last year. I know it's supposed to be a
secret, but oh well. :mrgreen:
I can't post a photo of the secret gifts before I mail them out... that doesn't make any sense?
got the gifts I'm sending yesterday.
course, it would be mean to tempt my recipient with unopenable gifts, so it'll have to wait
I sent mine out yesterday. Its up to him if he opens them or not before Xmas. :)
I won't be sending mine out until sometime next week. :( One of the games I received from Japan was not what I had ordered. So I've had to order another one which will be here next week.
On another note, I received my Secret Santa gift over the weekend. I've been expecting a number of packages in the mail lately and this one was not labeled on the outside that it was the Secret Santa box.
So I opened it. The games didn't have any wrapping paper on so when I took them out of the box I was like "I didn't order these games..."
Then it clicked. They were games on my Secret Santa list! D'oh! I would have waited until Christmas to open it. I'll post pics soon.
Once I stop playing these games... :D
duhrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
lol.
WHAT DID YOU GET. ROFLMAO
lol. :)
Here you go!
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fWAOkRUnGTo/TtZ03ZNpiXI/AAAAAAAADxU/dA5u1umux9k/s640/twinbee%252520and%252520Buster%252520Brothers.jpg)
Detana!! Twinbee and Buster Bros. Very cool!
Thanks so much to my Secret Santa! These games are awesome! And I have a 3 year old who loves wearing temporary tatoos so he'll think it's pretty cool the next time he goes to put one on I'll put my new Gears of War one on with him. :P
cool roflmao!!! did ya flip throw the manual, Twin Bee came with stickers :)... either way a very fetching gift :)
Quote from: guest on 11/30/2011, 01:39 PMcool roflmao!!! did ya flip throw the manual, Twin Bee came with stickers :)... either way a very fetching gift :)
No, no stickers. Though there is a game catalog pamphlet for a few other Konami shooters: Gradius, Salamander, and Parodius. And that's pretty neat. When I got Gradius II a few months back it came with stickers.
Ha ha at the Gears of War tattoo!
Almost complete for my SS....making him wait for the anticipation. By the way I think the boxes should have some sort of marking on it so people know it is a gift. Maybe "PCEFX SS" written somewhere? This happened last year too.
I'm wrapping my gift inside the box to avoid early opening mistakes.
I'm waitng to get a few items in the mail, Then I'm wrapping in gift wrap and marking to (insert name her) From PCE SS.
whoever get will probably know who it's from cause of my name and state I live in
I have received the gift from my (not so) secret santa :P Havent opened it.... must.. wait....
Quote from: BlueBMW on 12/02/2011, 08:38 PMI have received the gift from my (not so) secret santa :P Havent opened it.... must.. wait....
HA! Cant be a secret if it has my name and address on the box. :) Had to give ya a heads up so ya wouldnt rip it open if you wanted to wait.
Present from Santa CAWs on the way to... somewhere :mrgreen: :twisted:
I'll be sending my OBEY out to its recipient by next Tuesday.
I would be sending out tomorrow, but the fuckface mailman didn't even knock when delivering the box of goods.
He threw that fuckin slip up saying COME GET IT MONDAY and sped off in his truck. I was making a sandwich in the kitchen, heard ruffling followed by my mailbox creaking. Then as I walk over to it I hear VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM.
That's the second time he's done that. So, a certain postal worker is going to get bitched at when I go tomorrow.
Interference with OBEY is a serious probrem.
Just mailed my SS gift out today. Hope they enjoy! My wife kindly wrapped it so should be no confusion.
Woot, 100 posts!
I received something today..it was wrapped...and I am not confused! :D :D :D :-" :-" :-"
Quote from: finerion on 12/06/2011, 02:16 PMJust mailed my SS gift out today. Hope they enjoy! My wife kindly wrapped it so should be no confusion.
My SS gift should be going out either this weekend or next week in time for the (vomits a little) "Holiday Tree" *rolls eyes*
Quote from: MotherGunner on 12/08/2011, 05:28 PMMy SS gift should be going out either this weekend or next week in time for the (vomits a little) "Holiday Tree" *rolls eyes*
Don't ya mean the aluminum pole?
waiting for one more item for my SS gift then it's going to the Elves for wrapping / delivery
Quote from: guest on 12/08/2011, 05:49 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 12/08/2011, 05:28 PMMy SS gift should be going out either this weekend or next week in time for the (vomits a little) "Holiday Tree" *rolls eyes*
Don't ya mean the aluminum pole?
Lol I see what you did there.
I should be able to get mine out either Saturday or Monday at the latest. Can't wait to see what everyone got in a few weeks!!!
Mine went out today.
I got mine, but i'm being good.
the address seems familiar though...
Mine went out in the mail today!
Mine went out on Wednesday. It should be at its destination today or tomorrow. The package is obviously PC Engine related thanks to "Sparky Stickers." :wink:
I'm hoping mine will go out Monday. There's just one little thing I need to finish, which I'll hopefully get to tomorrow.
Quote from: Mathius on 12/10/2011, 06:41 PMMine went out on Wednesday. It should be at its destination today or tomorrow. The package is obviously PC Engine related thanks to "Sparky Stickers." :wink:
Received my Secret Santa gift today. The return address looked familiar and I quickly discovered that it was from Mathius. Thanks dude!
speaking of which, i figured out who mine was!
it's rag-time4.
now i know how to talk to if these packages are full of Bieber CDs...
Quote from: hoobs88 on 12/11/2011, 12:34 AMQuote from: Mathius on 12/10/2011, 06:41 PMMine went out on Wednesday. It should be at its destination today or tomorrow. The package is obviously PC Engine related thanks to "Sparky Stickers." :wink:
Received my Secret Santa gift today. The return address looked familiar and I quickly discovered that it was from Mathius. Thanks dude!
No prob! :)
Quote from: Duo_R on 12/08/2011, 04:19 PMI received something today..it was wrapped...and I am not confused! :D :D :D :-" :-" :-"
Quote from: finerion on 12/06/2011, 02:16 PMJust mailed my SS gift out today. Hope they enjoy! My wife kindly wrapped it so should be no confusion.
Doh! Gave myself away. :oops: :D I hope you enjoy.
Quote from: bartre on 12/11/2011, 12:40 AMspeaking of which, i figured out who mine was!
it's rag-time4.
now i know how to talk to if these packages are full of Bieber CDs...
Hehe i suggest you buy sparky's sealed ssfiv for ps3 and get your revenge online!
:twisted: or ar least try!!
<<cracks knuckles>>
I sent my Gift out last week hopefully it was received today :) or maybe tommorrow. mine is a dead give away Bomberman ornaments hand painted by my wife and some very good turbobs!
Got mine today, not sure who's in PA... but I am not going to open it until Christmas to find out.
I am going to send my gift out tomorrow, just got done wrapping it tonight!
shipped mine out yesterday recieved mine monday. still wating patiently .......
FUCK! I got an e-mail today from hit-japan saying he just now shipped my order (placed back before Thanksgiving). I hope the mail man is super fuckin' quick, else the Magicoal is going to be end up being a New Year's bonus. :|
Quote from: NecroPhile on 12/13/2011, 10:14 AMFUCK! I got an e-mail today from hit-japan saying he just now shipped my order (placed back before Thanksgiving). I hope the mail man is super fuckin' quick, else the Magicoal is going to be end up being a New Year's bonus. :|
They ship it EMS? If not you is boned.
Boned with a capital B. Thanks for the timely shipping, jerks!
They seem to take forever with the actual packaging of stuff. That's why I pay for EMS. They get that crap out asap. The other stuff they end up doofing around all week.
then they mail you white Sega Saturns instead of turbobgames and ask you to front the shipping (refund upon receipt!)
THEN I TELL THEM TO PISS OFF AND NOW I GET TO KEEP THE SATURN AND MY TURBOBGAMES ARRIVED.
suck it, suckers! I hope they don't turn into Falling Junk and start sucking across the board.
hwhite!
Shipped mine out today!
Quote from: guest on 12/08/2011, 05:49 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 12/08/2011, 05:28 PMMy SS gift should be going out either this weekend or next week in time for the (vomits a little) "Holiday Tree" *rolls eyes*
Don't ya mean the aluminum pole?
There is nothing wrong with that... 8-[
Getting ready to mail my SS gift out this weekend. Its going out Priority Mail so it should get there wed Dec 21st.
Received my Secret Santa goodies yesterday. I immediately recognized the name of the sender. Can't wait. :D
Shipped mine out today. Everything is wrapped inside, so no worries if the recipient doesn't know what it is when it gets there (but you will).
i received my gift yesterday, but I was bad and didnt wait!!
What'd you get you naughty boy?
Lol that's why I m waiting till the last min to shipp out my SS gift lol. But yes tell us what you got.
Quote from: bartre on 12/13/2011, 05:54 PMWhat'd you get you naughty boy?
Quote from: SMF on 12/13/2011, 05:57 PMLol that's why I m waiting till the last min to shipp out my SS gift lol. But yes tell us what you got.
Two games I've wanted for quite some time but never pulled teh trigger on...
BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS
!!!!!:
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Nice! Congrats!
Awesome, Congrats. Chase H.Q. cover is great lol.
yeah, I love how chill everyone is, even despite one car being completely airborne and obviously totaled.
PHOTHOSHOPERRPOED/
Grats rag-time! Very nice copies.
OK for realz, its going out today, I added a bonus because I'm running so late.
Santa CAWs strikes again :D
Mine went out on time and I just got mine! Will wait till Christmas.
I sent mine out today! This was a lot of fun.
Out the door! Evidently those reindeer ain't got nothin' on Caw.
Mine are wrapped an boxed still waiting till Sat to mail them out.
[GEARLDS]THE POST ORIFICE HAS MEIN EN ROOT TO TEH RECIPINT.[/GERLADS]
lol where is ger anyways? NEED MOAR COMPTENTS
HES CURNTLY GOGLING THE COMTINATNS FOR UPDEATS
Congrats Rags! those couldn't have gone to a better Home :)
Soo... I gets home today and have a nice package in my mailbox... Yep, my Secret Santa stuff came today! Cept, I'm a bad boy... I open it. Got a nice copy of It Came From the Desert, and a boxed Bravo Man! Plus, got some of those hucard sleeves. If they arent OEM, then they sure look identical!! Thanks to whomever it was. :)
Nice! Reminds me of my first Christmas after getting the Turbob, when I got Fighting Street and It Came From the Desert.
Mine came in the mail today but I'm gonna wait!
Quote from: elabit on 12/16/2011, 03:58 PMMine came in the mail today but I'm gonna wait!
Hooray for waiting! I'll be saving mine for Christmas morning for sure.
Mine came yesterday! A BIG box of stuff sent to me from a Mr. Abe. Thanks, Abe, whoever you are. :D
Edit: I haven't opened it yet. I am going to be a good Obey'er.
Ok reindeers delivering the gift!
Here is the awesomeness that I got. I feel like I have either sent something or purchased something from this person but I couldn't think of it. A thousand thank you's!
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Oh noes, they committed GunHed to DVD? Why? It should have been a VHS exclusive.
oh man the gunhed movie, so jealous even though I know it's bad.
Quote from: esteban on 12/18/2011, 11:29 AMOh noes, they committed GunHed to DVD? Why? It should have been a VHS exclusive.
No this person made it from the VHS. Great job wouldn't you say?
Quote from: Senshi on 12/18/2011, 12:05 PMQuote from: esteban on 12/18/2011, 11:29 AMOh noes, they committed GunHed to DVD? Why? It should have been a VHS exclusive.
No this person made it from the VHS. Great job wouldn't you say?
How quickly my mood changes! I agree, this person is AWESOME for taking the time to do that :)
Wow, very nice gifts Senshi!
I got mine, and did not open. I do know that it's not a PC-FX game since it's in a tiny package and PC-FX game is in LOLHUGEBOX
:D
THIS NARROWS IT DOWN A BIT.
Man, I kind of love the soundtrack from the GunHed movie - gives it quite a special feel. That's one of it's saving graces :p
Santa's on his way to a lucky member.............
Santa came while i was at work............ Every year i miss that old fat bastard :evil:
I plan on waiting till Xmas after all it is 5 days away 8-[
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Lol, I love that card.
Quote from: SMF on 12/19/2011, 05:17 PMSanta's on his way to a lucky member.............
To deck their halls and or slide down their chimney with his sack?
Woo-hoo! I found some Secret Santa goodies in yesterday's mail!
Quote from: guest on 12/20/2011, 10:25 AMWoo-hoo! I found some Secret Santa goodies in yesterday's mail!
Don't you mean "Not-So-Secret" Santa goodies since you know who sent them?
Quote from: hoobs88 on 12/20/2011, 12:12 PMDon't you mean "Not-So-Secret" Santa goodies since you know who sent them?
Early onset Alzheimers?
Quote from: guest on 12/20/2011, 12:37 PMQuote from: hoobs88 on 12/20/2011, 12:12 PMDon't you mean "Not-So-Secret" Santa goodies since you know who sent them?
Early onset Alzheimers?
Is that the sequel to Alzadick?
No package yet, looks like I won't see mine until new year :(
Quote from: guest on 12/20/2011, 09:49 PMNo package yet, looks like I won't see mine until new year :(
I haven't received mine either, but I wouldn't worry too much. There's still a few days until the 25th. Cross them fingers!
Quote from: allyourblood on 12/20/2011, 09:52 PMQuote from: guest on 12/20/2011, 09:49 PMNo package yet, looks like I won't see mine until new year :(
I haven't received mine either, but I wouldn't worry too much. There's still a few days until the 25th. Cross them fingers!
Same here. Don't worry about it. I'm sure it will arrive in time for some Xmas morning unwrapping goodness. :)
Good thing about this year is Xmas falls on a Sunday so you all still have 4 days to receive them. (Fingers Crossed)
Woot! My secret santa package just came in the mail. Just going to have my wife wrap the whole thing and put it under the tree. :)
Quote from: finerion on 12/21/2011, 03:40 PMWoot! My secret santa package just came in the mail. Just going to have my wife wrap the whole thing and put it under the tree. :)
Forwarded from your Secret Santa: He can open it now. There are perishables in there that are better sooner than later and the games are wrapped separately.
Quote from: guest on 12/21/2011, 04:26 PMQuote from: finerion on 12/21/2011, 03:40 PMWoot! My secret santa package just came in the mail. Just going to have my wife wrap the whole thing and put it under the tree. :)
Forwarded from your Secret Santa: He can open it now. There are perishables in there that are better sooner than later and the games are wrapped separately.
Woohoo! I got noms! Thanks SS!
What, no photos?? What sort of noms are we talking about?
Cookie noms!
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What?! Yuh-um!! Awesome surprise.
Secret Santa goodies have arrived! AHHHHH!!!!!!
When the package showed up, I wasn't sure what it was at first. When it hit me, I ran to my wife and had her open it without letting me see it, in case the gift wasn't wrapped. Turns out they (!) were, so I fondled them for a few minutes, my mind racing at the possibilities, before I finally put them under the tree.
These next three days are going to go by slooooowww...
I peaked at one, looks like a PCE huey :D
wish i would have joined in on this. i guess theres next year
It was fun last year, it was fun this year, I can about guarantee it'll be fun again next year! :D
^ looking foward to it. I was just so new that i decided not to join in on the fun yet.
Yea I have to agree it was a blast. It was my first year doing it and its fun waiting for a surprise package to arrive in the mail. Can't wait to tear into my SS gift come Xmas morning.
A cardboard tube unexpectedly showed up the other day in the mail and not knowing what was in it I opened it. Looks like I am the random winner of the Turbo Legacy Poster! :D Thanks NecroPhile! I have never won anything before of any significance. I'll post a pic of it on Christmas day along with the Secret Santa goodies.
That's awesome. Congratulations, Mathius!
...Just two more days!
Wow! Congrats!
Got Mine although I was planning to rip mine open when I received it. My secret Santa put "DO NOT OPEN TILL CHRISTMAS" [-X So im honoring that I will post pics of whats inside there after the 25th
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Got mine! Had to open it early though... wifey's orders. :) (kids would terrorize it otherwise)
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GOTZ FUCK YEAH :D
Thank you Santa CAWs!
gotz is fantastic!
i picked it up a while back on a whim for about $5, totally worth it!
Wow, sweet!
Hmm...Santa CAWS? I wonder who that was? :wink:
Sweet gifts so far guys. I'll be opening mine xmas eve (visiting other family xmas day).
Ohh yeah!
Just opened up Moto Roader MC and Lost World for Sega Saturn.
Moto Roader MC was my most wanted PC-Engine game, so I am pumped to play this. Waited til midnight, but that was tough!
Thank you mystery santa from Bethlehem PA!
GENJI TSUHSISHISNAIMEMAMADMGMEMGEAGSFUCKYES
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SANTA CAWS CAME TO TOWN!!! thanks!
My secret santa has great taste! Image Fight and Metal Stoker are like brand new and Military Madness is ready for some battles in my GT!!
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More x-mas pics guys or it didnt happen!!
PC Engine Awesomeness from Windy Claus. Thank you so much!! :)
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My pcfx Secret Santler delivered an AWESOME OBEY 3 pack!
R-Type, Dungeon Explorer, and Xak 1&2!! I will have to do some research to figure out who this Santa could be- Parma Heights, OH.... hmmmmm.
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Also, a secret santa of another retro kind delivered the other Saturn & OBEY goodness!! Shinobi Legions, Three Dirty Dwarves, and Silent Debuggers!!!
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WOOO!!! Major amounts of gaming goodness opened this xmas!!!
Parma Heights OH huh.. I know who eet is :D
Got dragon Saber and Mr Heli!
Quote from: OldRover on 12/23/2011, 01:57 PMGot mine! Had to open it early though... wifey's orders. :) (kids would terrorize it otherwise)
GOTZ FUCK YEAH :D
Thank you Santa CAWs!
Anytime, Rover. Happy Festivus to you and your family. Keep your eyes posted for a follow-up package.
I had to punch an elf.
Quote from: Mathius on 12/23/2011, 06:39 PMHmm...Santa CAWS? I wonder who that was? :wink:
:- :wink:
And now... the moment of truth.
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LOL OPE. THAN YOU! I AM NOT DISSAPOINT!
Happy Holidays, all!! :mrgreen:
Hope you enjoy your gifts for years to come Chany. My wife and I will get started on bomberman ornaments early next Christmas :)
chany RULES ;)
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Merry Christmas, everyone! Hope everyone has a safe and memorable holiday!
Best Christmas in a long, long time this year! Scored these treasures from my Secret Santa:
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Whoever you are, thank you so much! So much time passed that I completely forgot what I even put on my list. These were both just a really tremendous surprise. Haven't had a chance to play them yet, but I definitely will very soon. Thanks again, sincerely! Super-generous of you!
Awesome! I've been wanting to get Raiden again for the TG16 - I've got it for the PSX and Genesis and it's lots of fun on the PSX (decent on the Genny). Time Cruise is also a really good pinball game. It's too bad it had the Crush games for competition because it's still head and shoulders above most other console pinball games, IMO.
Time Cruise is awesome, great gift!
I got a copy of MAKAI PRINCE DORABOCCHAN from my secret Santa. Thank you so much I cant wait to try it out. I will get a pic up in the next couple days :) http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Makai_Prince_Dorabocchan.htm (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Makai_Prince_Dorabocchan.htm)
This is a nice lookin little platformer thanks agin so much Josh and Happy Holidays!
http://youtu.be/ekEpMFYqQpc
Im too lazy to take a picture since I cant find my camera. I think I left it at my grandmas. lol
If you couldn't decipher my last message, my seclet samta delivered me a Genjn Tsushin Agedama in awesome shape. I fired that bitch up and played it nonstop for 4 hours.
I somehow managed to wait 'til Sunday morning to rip open my goodies; my not-so-Secret Santa (Duo_R) got me Final Fantasy IV and the Sega Genesis Collection for my PSP. Thanks, man! Lots of old-school fun will be had!
So are the "santas" supposed to remain secret or do we spill the beans now?
Quote from: allyourblood on 12/28/2011, 09:52 AMSo are the "santas" supposed to remain secret or do we spill the beans now?
Everybody should be making guesses and hints 'til everyone figures out who their Santa was.
My SS was someone on this forum.
I win.
I have no clue who mine was. lol. I tried to figure it out. But I loved what they got me!
I have no clue as well. Love the games though!
I didn't save my envelope. lol crap
I know who mine is cause he wrote it on the envelope but I guessed who it was beforehand, Buffalo NY would be TheClash!
I got someone in Califr0nia named Carlos, I think.
I was too busy going OMG YES GENJI TSUSHIN AGEDAMA to read the enbarope
Quote from: guest on 12/28/2011, 11:29 AMI got someone in Califr0nia named Carlos, I think.
I was too busy going OMG YES GENJI TSUSHIN AGEDAMA to read the enbarope
Thats MotherGunner I believe... :)
oh cool. That was easy.
THANKS MOTHERGUNNER.
lol
14 more games and i do believe i will own the entire TG 16 Turbo Duo library of games. Thanks to my SS i can knock Jack Nicklaus Turbo Golf CD and TimeBall off my list.
Thanks again.
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Barunba and Heavy Unit from Mathius. Thanks again!
You're welcomes! :D
I have been lazy lately so my pics will be up soon, I hope.
my SS had no return addressm good thing it got delivered! thanks anyways who ever you may be.....
Welcome Ark, thank you to whoever gave me a copy of Silent Debuggers, Sparky Labels Set, and cool Turbo stickers and inserts. Absolutely awesome!
No problem Elabit, guess I didn't know the secret santa rules...
Anyway, who was mine!? I don't know any PAers.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 12/28/2011, 06:15 PMNo problem Elabit, guess I didn't know the secret santa rules...
Anyway, who was mine!? I don't know any PAers.
I thought you would have figured out by now that it was me.
:)
Happy Merry.
The previous post was 85% factual.
Gonna have to look at the return address again. I don't recognize the name, but then again, I don't know a lot of folks' actual names.
Well, I already know that mine was blueraven, and the guy who got me probably also already knows it.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 12/28/2011, 06:09 PMWelcome Ark, thank you to whoever gave me a copy of Silent Debuggers, Sparky Labels Set, and cool Turbo stickers and inserts. Absolutely awesome!
I am guessing that was Sparky, lol.
Quote from: guest on 12/29/2011, 10:52 AMQuote from: MotherGunner on 12/28/2011, 06:09 PMWelcome Ark, thank you to whoever gave me a copy of Silent Debuggers, Sparky Labels Set, and cool Turbo stickers and inserts. Absolutely awesome!
I am guessing that was Sparky, lol.
Nope :wink:
My Secret Santa is from Ohio...???
Okay, I did some snooping with the Search function and I know for sure that Arkhan is from Ohio, and I think also Rover. The gifts were wrapped pretty carefully, and Arkhan is all crazy, what with all the zany ALL CAPS TYPING and speaking in foreign tongues, so that doesn't seem his style. But then again, maybe he's secretly a gentle and tender soul who wraps presents all careful-like while sipping Chamomile tea.
Or maybe it's Rover. I sent him a raffle item once, I think... (checking my e-mails and PMs now...)... Nope that's not it.
Okay, checked the address and it's near Cleveland, so I'm gonna say it's Arkhan. Did I guess it right?!
uhh ROver is probably the furthest from OH then any other US member ^_^
Quote from: Opethian on 12/29/2011, 09:51 PMuhh ROver is probably the furthest from OH then any other US member ^_^
Yup! I found his address from when I sent out his raffle item and went, "Woah.. nope, definitely not him!"
I was in Ohio for a week and had planned to move there... but then I discovered that Ohio sucks balls.
Quote from: guest on 12/29/2011, 10:52 AMQuote from: MotherGunner on 12/28/2011, 06:09 PMWelcome Ark, thank you to whoever gave me a copy of Silent Debuggers, Sparky Labels Set, and cool Turbo stickers and inserts. Absolutely awesome!
I am guessing that was Sparky, lol.
Sparky didn't participate this year.
No, it wasn't me. But I do live near there.
Must be Spenoza. He lives like 20 minutes <<< that way.
Quote from: guest on 12/30/2011, 11:12 AMNo, it wasn't me. But I do live near there.
Must be Spenoza. He lives like 20 minutes <<< that way.
Except spenoza isn't part of the exchange this year.
Argghh!!
who the hell else lives in Ohio!?
I think Chany might? Or something.
It definitely was not me.
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Quote from: guest on 12/30/2011, 01:00 PMwho the hell else lives in Ohio!?
I think Chany might? Or something.
It definitely was not me.
Nope not Chany. He lives in Chicagoland.
Defintely not me. I am pretty sure your secret santa was SMF, Abe. His profile says he is from the Cleveland area. I don't think there is anybody else from OH other than Ark that participated in SS.
That is correct, I am from the Cleveland area. Um but in Georgia :-#
I think my Secret Santa was literally Santa Claus.
Spooky.
Quote from: SMF on 12/31/2011, 01:05 AMThat is correct, I am from the Cleveland area. Um but in Georgia :-#
What part of Georgia are you in?
Thank you to my Secret Santa, whoever you may be. I got Deep Blue, Bravoman, and Exile. I even featured them in my latest pickups video:
http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=869
Thanks again Santa whoever you may be!
Quote from: MotherGunner on 12/31/2011, 02:18 AMQuote from: SMF on 12/31/2011, 01:05 AMThat is correct, I am from the Cleveland area. Um but in Georgia :-#
What part of Georgia are you in?
Um the northern part............ :---)
Yea i was your SS allyourblood lol. Just having some fun. Reason i picked Georgia is my company has a building in Macon lol and the joke around work is CLEVELAND JUST FOLLOWS US.
Quote from: SMF on 12/31/2011, 03:20 AMQuote from: MotherGunner on 12/31/2011, 02:18 AMQuote from: SMF on 12/31/2011, 01:05 AMThat is correct, I am from the Cleveland area. Um but in Georgia :-#
What part of Georgia are you in?
Um the northern part............ :---)
Yea i was your SS allyourblood lol. Just having some fun. Reason i picked Georgia is my company has a building in Macon lol and the joke around work is CLEVELAND JUST FOLLOWS US.
Very sneaky. You know what's funny? I thought it might be you
at first (as in, a week ago or so), because a lot of people were piping in and mentioning that their stuff had arrived. When mine still hadn't, I kept popping in the thread and seeing who was still shipping out around that time, which you were. But after searching the forums and not finding any posts relating you to Ohio, I guess I sort of forgot.
Thanks so much for the games! It's beyond generous of you, really. I've been wanting both games for a while, but especially Raiden, and that game is tough to find for a "fair" price. That was one of the games I just sorta threw on my list as a "I know I'm not really gonna get it but I'll still toss it out there just in case"-type thing. So anyway, thanks again!
And NecroPhile, you're tops for organizing the whole thing. This type of thing is never exactly easy, and you really went out of your way to make sure everyone was kept in the loop, even during the outage. The additional PM updates and passed-along info from SS to recipients (like the cookie thing) is really appreciated. Thanks very much.
Can't wait for next year to do this again. That was a lot of fun.
Quote from: allyourblood on 12/31/2011, 11:30 AMCan't wait for next year to do this again. That was a lot of fun.
Neither can I!! :D
Always a good time thanks to everyone for participating in the good cheer, and to NecroPhile, who had to manage this from Robot Hell.
:mrgreen:
And now the moment you've been waiting for... The Sparkybox*!!!
(*Note to Sparky; This is the RoyVegas box from last year, and not the stickers I just ordered! :wink:)
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qwow thats cool!
CHRISTMAS IN JULY.
6 MOMTHS AWAY
Quote from: guest on 12/31/2011, 01:53 PMCHRISTMAS IN JULY.
6 MOMTHS AWAY
Wait -- is this a thing? If its not can it be one now?
Yeah, NecroPhile, thanks so much for putting this together. It was a blast!
Now if only I knew who my SS was. Unfortunately, I reused the box that my games came in to send something else out, so I don't have the return address label anymore. Durnit. :/
Quote from: guest on 12/31/2011, 06:29 PMYeah, NecroPhile, thanks so much for putting this together. It was a blast!
Now if only I knew who my SS was. Unfortunately, I reused the box that my games came in to send something else out, so I don't have the return address label anymore. Durnit. :/
Yea I did the same thing and was like WHAT DID I DO WI........O yea I mailed it out.
Quote from: blueraven on 12/31/2011, 01:12 PMQuote from: allyourblood on 12/31/2011, 11:30 AMCan't wait for next year to do this again. That was a lot of fun.
Neither can I!! :D
Always a good time thanks to everyone for participating in the good cheer, and to NecroPhile, who had to manage this from Robot Hell.
:mrgreen:
Yes NecroPhile it was awesome of you to set up all this. So glad no one had no issues. Till next year.
Quote from: allyourblood on 12/31/2011, 11:30 AMQuote from: SMF on 12/31/2011, 03:20 AMQuote from: MotherGunner on 12/31/2011, 02:18 AMQuote from: SMF on 12/31/2011, 01:05 AMThat is correct, I am from the Cleveland area. Um but in Georgia :-#
What part of Georgia are you in?
Um the northern part............ :---)
Yea i was your SS allyourblood lol. Just having some fun. Reason i picked Georgia is my company has a building in Macon lol and the joke around work is CLEVELAND JUST FOLLOWS US.
Very sneaky. You know what's funny? I thought it might be you at first (as in, a week ago or so), because a lot of people were piping in and mentioning that their stuff had arrived. When mine still hadn't, I kept popping in the thread and seeing who was still shipping out around that time, which you were. But after searching the forums and not finding any posts relating you to Ohio, I guess I sort of forgot.
Thanks so much for the games! It's beyond generous of you, really. I've been wanting both games for a while, but especially Raiden, and that game is tough to find for a "fair" price. That was one of the games I just sorta threw on my list as a "I know I'm not really gonna get it but I'll still toss it out there just in case"-type thing. So anyway, thanks again!
And NecroPhile, you're tops for organizing the whole thing. This type of thing is never exactly easy, and you really went out of your way to make sure everyone was kept in the loop, even during the outage. The additional PM updates and passed-along info from SS to recipients (like the cookie thing) is really appreciated. Thanks very much.
Can't wait for next year to do this again. That was a lot of fun.
Yea I had fun shopping around for good deals again. I was trying to get you a 3rd game but I had the gu back out of the trade. But glad I was able to get you 2 games from your list.
had loads of fun with this, but i figure i should post up what i got.
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thanks a lot rag-time-4!
Quote from: TheClash603 on 12/28/2011, 06:15 PMNo problem Elabit, guess I didn't know the secret santa rules...
Anyway, who was mine!? I don't know any PAers.
:P 8)
Quote from: Senshi on 01/01/2012, 10:29 PMQuote from: TheClash603 on 12/28/2011, 06:15 PMNo problem Elabit, guess I didn't know the secret santa rules...
Anyway, who was mine!? I don't know any PAers.
:P 8)
Ohh yeah! Thanks for the Moto Roader MC!!!
Quote from: finerion on 12/31/2011, 03:04 AMThanks again Santa whoever you may be!
As far as I know, I'm the only guy that sends out 'special' cookies. :-"
SO really.... Who was mine? I cant figure it out and my brain is tired..... :)
Quote from: guest on 12/31/2011, 06:29 PMNow if only I knew who my SS was.
The return address or postmark should've made yours the easiest to figure out, as TheOldRover's the only guy from the land of Puerto Rican Island Bikini Girls.
Quote from: bernielindell on 01/03/2012, 10:23 AMSO really.... Who was mine? I cant figure it out and my brain is tired..... :)
'Twas elabit.
Anyone else?
Thanks elabit!! :)
Who had RoyVegas?!!1!12
Not sure who RoyVegas is, but he isn't liked much here, lol.
Magicoal showed up Saturday, so it'll be going out today to one of you lucky Santas. Better late than never, eh?
Quote from: guest on 01/03/2012, 11:47 AMMagicoal showed up Saturday, so it'll be going out today to one of you lucky Santas. Better late than never, eh?
Thats right! :)
Quote from: TheClash603 on 01/01/2012, 10:54 PMQuote from: Senshi on 01/01/2012, 10:29 PMQuote from: TheClash603 on 12/28/2011, 06:15 PMNo problem Elabit, guess I didn't know the secret santa rules...
Anyway, who was mine!? I don't know any PAers.
:P 8)
Ohh yeah! Thanks for the Moto Roader MC!!!
Very Welcome.
Ive been a bad obeyer and need some Magicoal
Just got back from vacation to dig into my package!
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PCEngineFX Secret Santa 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93679370@N00/6629842423/) by xcrement5x (http://www.flickr.com/people/93679370@N00/), on Flickr
Gotzendiener and Bomberman 94, direct from Robot Hell - Midwest Annex!
I know mine are from NecroPhile, but I want to say that he went above and beyond to make this a great Christmas for me. He told me that my Santa wasn't going to be able to ship my games in time for Christmas, so instead he sent the games out of his own collection so that I'd get them in time for Christmas.
Necro, if you're ever in Colorado Springs I'll buy ya a Colorado brew! =D> =D>
Quote from: guest on 01/03/2012, 11:37 AMWho had RoyVegas?!!1!12
This was last years box, Ark. I didn't post it then because of a LOLWAR
nice gotz! who could possibly give out 2 gotz in one xmas!!!
Okay here it is ....FINALLY!
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Thanks Abe (probably AKA Allyourblood) :D
Hey, there was candy in there when I shipped it! :P
Wish I could'a sent more, Mathius. Like SMF, I had a deal fall through on another game and I ended up kinda substituting. Hope you enjoy, though. Merry Christmas, buddy!
And Happy New Year to everyone. I think 2012 is gonna be Year of the PCE/TG16.
...for some reason.
Quote from: allyourblood on 01/04/2012, 10:20 PMHey, there was candy in there when I shipped it! :P
And some nifty Dreamcast stickers too! :)
Quote from: allyourblood on 01/04/2012, 10:20 PMWish I could'a sent more, Mathius. Like SMF, I had a deal fall through on another game and I ended up kinda substituting. Hope you enjoy, though. Merry Christmas, buddy!
Naw dude what you sent made for a great Christmas morn! You sent what you could and I thank you so much for it. :D
Quote from: guest on 01/03/2012, 11:47 AMMagicoal showed up Saturday, so it'll be going out today to one of you lucky Santas. Better late than never, eh?
I received some unexpected and very much appreciated coal in my mailbox this afternoon! Coal of the Magi variety. :D Thanks so much, NecroPhile! I'm going to pop it in now and check it out! :dance:
Wow, clearly some of you guys went way above the $25-$30 limit. Where did you guys shop for these?
I got Ark's gift at game of japan since it was the cheapest I could find but now I feel bad for only giving one game when everyone else is getting 2 or 3. I still don't know who my SS was...
I only went over by a smidge: one game came from Amazon ($15), one from Bimmer for cheap ($8), and one as part of a lot for cheap ($10). Sometimes sweet deals can be found (the bigger the list, the easier it is), but sometimes you have to settle for a merely fair deal when you can't wait.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 01/06/2012, 03:01 PMI still don't know who my SS was...
Did your package come from Tennessee and use old caps as packing peanuts? :wink:
I don't remember peanuts, more like bubble wrap. =)
I think I spent total $50 something for the games I got. 1 game I paid $18 for and the other I got a lotof 7 games for $33. I got some games I needed and snagged SS gifts. Now to go thru and see if I have doubles. Or maybe ill hol on to the dubs till next SS time and giv them all away if so need be.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 01/06/2012, 03:01 PMWow, clearly some of you guys went way above the $25-$30 limit. Where did you guys shop for these?
I got Ark's gift at game of japan since it was the cheapest I could find but now I feel bad for only giving one game when everyone else is getting 2 or 3. I still don't know who my SS was...
Some of the stuff I had already as a duplicates, some of the other stuff I worked out a trade for. So I really cant say how much on spent on my person's stuff since I really didn't shell out any cash.
People always go overboard... I even felt that I didnt really do enough for my person... just one game and some other random fru fru. Granted the game was boxed... but it wasn't all that rare or anything...
Quote from: guest on 01/06/2012, 03:21 PMI only went over by a smidge: one game came from Amazon ($15), one from Bimmer for cheap ($8), and one as part of a lot for cheap ($10). Sometimes sweet deals can be found (the bigger the list, the easier it is), but sometimes you have to settle for a merely fair deal when you can't wait.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 01/06/2012, 03:01 PMI still don't know who my SS was...
Did your package come from Tennessee and use old caps as packing peanuts? :wink:
Old caps are disposed of in accordance to the hazardous waste protocols here in Tennessee... that said I use non-biodegradable bubble wrap on my packages. :(
Need any more hints MG? :lol:
Quote from: BlueBMW on 01/06/2012, 10:00 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 01/06/2012, 03:01 PMWow, clearly some of you guys went way above the $25-$30 limit. Where did you guys shop for these?
I got Ark's gift at game of japan since it was the cheapest I could find but now I feel bad for only giving one game when everyone else is getting 2 or 3. I still don't know who my SS was...
Some of the stuff I had already as a duplicates, some of the other stuff I worked out a trade for. So I really cant say how much on spent on my person's stuff since I really didn't shell out any cash.
People always go overboard... I even felt that I didnt really do enough for my person... just one game and some other random fru fru. Granted the game was boxed... but it wasn't all that rare or anything...
Quote from: guest on 01/06/2012, 03:21 PMI only went over by a smidge: one game came from Amazon ($15), one from Bimmer for cheap ($8), and one as part of a lot for cheap ($10). Sometimes sweet deals can be found (the bigger the list, the easier it is), but sometimes you have to settle for a merely fair deal when you can't wait.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 01/06/2012, 03:01 PMI still don't know who my SS was...
Did your package come from Tennessee and use old caps as packing peanuts? :wink:
Old caps are disposed of in accordance to the hazardous waste protocols here in Tennessee... that said I use non-biodegradable bubble wrap on my packages. :(
Need any more hints MG? :lol:
Who lives in Tennessee again? :-k
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Gnomes.
Quote from: BlueBMW on 01/06/2012, 10:00 PMOld caps are disposed of in accordance to the hazardous waste protocols here in Tennessee...
That is to say, they're summarily deposited in the nearest toilet or open storm drain.
Or have I been doing it wrong this whole time?
I thought I saw a Gnome driving a BMW last time I was down there! :wink:
Ha ha! Thanks Beemer!
I thought it was a cap of $35, so I might have gone over a bit. I'm assuming that meant before postage was factored in right?
One game I got off eBay for about $25, the other game I found in a local shop for $10 and didn't realize it was pseudo rare but still on my guy's list. Then I had some random things and kids toys that I threw in for extra measure and wrapped and sent that sucker off.
True Story:
With the first copy of the game I bought off eBay from a seller, he couldn't find it so he refunded my money and sent me China Warrior as an apology.