*santa* High Roller Secret Santa 2022 -- See You In 2023
13-Nov-22 9:31pmFrank
Everyone should be signed up!
Damn, I can't believe this is the 12th Secret Santa I've hosted. These years have really flown by.
Everyone should be signed up!
Damn, I can't believe this is the 12th Secret Santa I've hosted. These years have really flown by.
2-Nov-22 7:22pmFrank
HEHEHATE wrote:
Frank wrote:> HEHEHATE wrote: |>> Count Me in Frank been waiting to bless my santa this year. |>> |>> > > Since this will be your first, I strongly urge you to read up on the rules (both> mine and Johns). > > Happy to see that Gold star of yours, congrats! > Did @John posts the normal one yet?
Nope not yet
HEHEHATE wrote:
Frank wrote:> HEHEHATE wrote: |>> Count Me in Frank been waiting to bless my santa this year. |>> |>> > > Since this will be your first, I strongly urge you to read up on the rules (both> mine and Johns). > > Happy to see that Gold star of yours, congrats! > Did @John posts the normal one yet?
Nope not yet
2-Nov-22 7:02pmHEHEHATE
Frank wrote:
HEHEHATE wrote:> Count Me in Frank been waiting to bless my santa this year.> > Since this will be your first, I strongly urge you to read up on the rules (both mine and Johns). Happy to see that Gold star of yours, congrats!
Did @John posts the normal one yet?
Frank wrote:
HEHEHATE wrote:> Count Me in Frank been waiting to bless my santa this year.> > Since this will be your first, I strongly urge you to read up on the rules (both mine and Johns). Happy to see that Gold star of yours, congrats!
Did @John posts the normal one yet?
2-Nov-22 5:37pmFrank
HEHEHATE wrote:
Count Me in Frank been waiting to bless my santa this year.
Since this will be your first, I strongly urge you to read up on the rules (both mine and Johns).
Happy to see that Gold star of yours, congrats!
HEHEHATE wrote:
Count Me in Frank been waiting to bless my santa this year.
Since this will be your first, I strongly urge you to read up on the rules (both mine and Johns).
Happy to see that Gold star of yours, congrats!
1-Nov-22 12:52amFrank
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Any subscriber without a current BTR that has earned a Gold Silver Star () is eligible to sign up (I know the official Secret Santa allows bronze, but since this is a higher value exchange, I’m being pickier with who gets in!)
The quick version of how to participate:
The details:
Tips/Additional Rules:
WARNING
This will track who has signed up:
santa-high-roller-secret-2021-concluded-see-next-year--611984.html#new" title="gametz.com/General/santa-high-roller-secret-2021-concluded-see-next-year--611984.html#new (secure)" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Last year was fun, so it's time for another High Roller Secret Santa gift exchange! This is still technically an unofficial gift exchange, so please keep that in mind!
Any subscriber without a current BTR that has earned a Gold Silver Star () is eligible to sign up (I know the official Secret Santa allows bronze, but since this is a higher value exchange, I’m being pickier with who gets in!)
The quick version of how to participate:
Post here in the thread that you would like to participate! Send me a PM titled "High Roller Secret Santa 2022 – Registration" The context of the PM must include the phrase “I am in.” along with your address. If approved, I will then ask you to send me your want list, before the Wednesday deadline. Update all of your Wanted lists (on the site here) and send me that list of wants through the same PM titled "High Roller Secret Santa 2022 " Please send me your want list ASAP, as that will ensure your partner receives it in a timely manner. After you ship your gift, go back to the same PM titled "High Roller Secret Santa 2022 " and say "sent.” Along with providing any needed tracking information. After you receive your gift, go back to the PM "High Roller Secret Santa 2022" and say "received" and then be sure to thank your Santa in this topic! |
The details:
Signups are open now and will continue until Sunday, November 20th. Partners will then be assigned and PM'd out within the following couple of days. Gifts must be received by Friday, December 30th The target gift value for this exchange is $50 USD. Gifts MUST be worth a minimum of $50 US not including shipping. Every effort should be made to send a complete item. If you are sending something used, it should be complete and in at least "very good" condition. This is not a way to unload your unwanted crap. That said, if the recipient is okay with cartridge/disc only, so be it! Unfortunately, because it is too difficult to manage, I will not be allowing international users. If we develop a better management system in the future, I’d love to include everybody! |
Tips/Additional Rules:
Look at your partner's wants and check his/her lists and posts. Put the same effort into selecting a gift for your partner that you would want someone else to put into yours. If your partner has inadequate "wants", don't give up! Try to figure it out. If you really get stuck, try a gift card or something like that! Make sure you provide adequate "wants" for your Santa. There should be at least 4-5 things on your list that fit in the target price/value range. When you get assigned a partner, start figuring out what you are going to get them! Immediately. Don't wait until the last minute! In most cases, the person that you are assigned to is NOT the same person that is assigned to you. In other words, you aren't just making a 1-to-1 exchange with someone. You're buying a gift for someone that, most likely, is buying a gift for someone else entirely. After you've received your gift, post in this thread thanking your Santa for what you received -- just so they know you appreciate whatever it was! (Or, if you've figured out who your Santa is somehow, you can just thank them privately if you'd rather.) Don't leave your Santa hanging without acknowledging their gift! Problematic users will NOT be allowed to participate. Please keep this a drama-free gift exchange Keep in touch throughout. Communication is key! |
WARNING
Some people suck. Despite our best efforts, people might still get stiffed. If you don't intend to follow through on your commitment here, please do not sign up. |
This will track who has signed up:
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The New Movie/TV Trailers Thread - TMNT MUTANT MAYHEM - TRAILER #2
13-Sep-22 9:08amScott
Grenadier wrote:
https://www.youtube....
Me and my family love the Santa Clause movies, we're all looking forward to this.
Grenadier wrote:
https://www.youtube....
Me and my family love the Santa Clause movies, we're all looking forward to this.
This housing market
11-May-22 9:40pmsinnie
John wrote:
Also, I have a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe that I was hoping to get $4000 for. Just ran it at KBB and they made an instant cash offer of $6800! It's insane!
lol reminds me in 2020 I was going to sell my 2018 Renegade and get something cheap because I needed some fast cash. I was offered basically what I owed on it, 14k. Now trade in at the dealership they're offering me 23-25k. Of course you can't find a damn thing to buy and anything you order is 2-6 months out at minimum. Still I'm gonna probably trade up. Once I put a stroller in it plus two car seats, I can't get anything else in it.
John wrote:
Also, I have a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe that I was hoping to get $4000 for. Just ran it at KBB and they made an instant cash offer of $6800! It's insane!
lol reminds me in 2020 I was going to sell my 2018 Renegade and get something cheap because I needed some fast cash. I was offered basically what I owed on it, 14k. Now trade in at the dealership they're offering me 23-25k. Of course you can't find a damn thing to buy and anything you order is 2-6 months out at minimum. Still I'm gonna probably trade up. Once I put a stroller in it plus two car seats, I can't get anything else in it.
11-May-22 1:51pmJohn
Also, I have a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe that I was hoping to get $4000 for. Just ran it at KBB and they made an instant cash offer of $6800! It's insane!
Also, I have a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe that I was hoping to get $4000 for. Just ran it at KBB and they made an instant cash offer of $6800! It's insane!
The Comics & Graphic Novels Thread
2-Feb-22 7:34pmtheJaw
My (just about) brother-in-law gave me a late Secret Santa gift tonight - BRZRKR Volume 1. Apparently written by Keanu Reeves and the art in this book looks incredible. Interested to see what the story gets up to.
My (just about) brother-in-law gave me a late Secret Santa gift tonight - BRZRKR Volume 1. Apparently written by Keanu Reeves and the art in this book looks incredible. Interested to see what the story gets up to.
Beat a Game Already, 2022 console edition
31-Dec-21 7:24pmSlickriven
Beat a Game Already, 2022 console edition - open to anyone to join (or drop) at anytime. Just let me know if you're joining so I can get your console info.
Here's the spreadsheet for '22
Link to 2021's Thread for reference
image 2nd Amendment - FPS or 3rd Person Shooters
image Bear & Bird - 3D platformers and/or collect-a-thons
image BFFL - primarily cooperative games (with a friend)
image Bo Knows - sports games - complete a single season, generally human only sports
image Cross the Streams - cross-over games like: Mario & Sonic, Street Fighter x Tekken, etc
image Destroy the Core - SHMUP's
image Girly Power - games with female leads OR targeted towards children or feminine audiences
image Grown-Ass Man - challenging games
image Guybrush Threepwood - games from the point-&-click, text adventure, or walking simulator genres
image Heavy Machine Gun - run n' gun games
image Hyrulian Hero - action/adventure titles, similar to the Zelda franchise
image JRPG - JRPGs, duh
image Metroidvania - open ended 2D platformers that focus on backtracking
image Ninja Gayden - 3D hack-and-slash titles
image Now You're Playing with Plastic - games using non-standard controllers (Light-Gun, musical instrument, steering wheel, dance-pad, etc)
image Pile Drivin' - belt-scrolling brawler/beat 'em ups
image Puzzler - puzzle games
image Quarter Muncher Card - games from the pinball, classic arcade or card battle genres
image Quest for Peace - predominately superhero focused titles
image Raccoon City - survival horror games
image Race Drivin' - racing games, generally motorized
image Sasori Vader - games in the Star Wars or overall space universes
image Shining Ogre Fire Tactics (S.O.F.T.) - strategy titles, tactical RPGs, RTS, etc
image Street Fightin' - 1-on-1 fighters - beat standard arcade mode with 2+ characters OR beat 10+ match story mode
image Super Mayrio Platform - platforming games, similar to the core Mario titles
image Vault Boy - open world and/or Western RPGs
image You're Winner - games with <55 review OR user score on Metacritic, or justify how your game sucked
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Beat a Game Already, 2022 console edition - open to anyone to join (or drop) at anytime. Just let me know if you're joining so I can get your console info.
Here's the spreadsheet for '22
Link to 2021's Thread for reference
LEADER BOARDS
Total Games Beaten: 1618 Top Users 1. WithinTemptation - 247 2. SupremeSarna - 202 3. benstylus - 132 4. ErickRPG - 126 5. LegendRko25 - 85 6. Slickriven - 80 7. Renaissance2K - 73 8. Bleed_DukeBlue - 70 9. DemonAlcohol - 58 10 BloodPuppetX - 54 ---------------------------------------------- Total Systems Covered: 330/625(52.80%) Top Users 1. Renaissance2K - 29 2. Slickriven - 26 3. benstylus - 21 4. SupremeSarna - 20 5. Bleed_DukeBlue - 17 6. Incubus421 - 14 7. WithinTemptation - 12 7. ErickRPG, Razeak, SailorNeoRune - 12 ---------------------------------------------- Total Badges Earned: 156 Top Users 1. WithinTemptation - 27 2. Bleed_DukeBlue - 27 3. SupremeSarna - 21 4. Slickriven - 20 5. LegendRko25, Incubus421 - 11 ---------------------------------------------- |
USER LISTS
This section to be updated at end of each month initially Antipop - 4/21 (19%) Archer - 5/6 (83%) benstylus - 21/24 (88%) Best1989 - 5/12 (42%) Bleed_DukeBlue - 17/17() BloodPuppetX - 3/13 (23%) buster4252 - 10/19 (53%) Cevil - 8/11 (73%) DarkFact - 2/2 () Dasgessabel - 2/5 (40%) DemonAlcohol - 6/6 () DragonmasterDX - 8/33 (24%) EB - 5/10 (50%) ErickRPG - 12/14 (86%) FlamingToastJPN - 2/15 (13%) Frank - 6/28 (21%) Gypsy - 11/26 (42%) HeavyD814Life - 4/5 (80%) incubus421 - 14/18 (78%) Kommie - 8/12 (67%) legendrko25 - 5/6 (83%) nonamesleft - 3/6 (50%) PizzaTheHut - 7/8 (88%) Razeak - 12/33 (36%) Renaissance2K - 29/36 (81%) Rokubungi - 9/24 (38%) RollySoup - 3/6 (50%) RVM - 4/4 () SailorNeoRune - 12/22 (55%) Scott - 8/20 (40%) SilverOwl - 2/7 (29%) Slickriven - 26/26 () SupremeSarna - 20/20 () TalonJedi87 - 4/6 (67%) tonymack21 - 8/24 (33%) WithinTemptation - 12/12 () non-active: GamersLyf - 0/17 (%) akfa - 1/4 (25%) Bonham2 - 1/1 (100% - ??) d3vanj - 1/2 (50%) Lunar - 5/33 (15%) sharif - 5/40 (13%) |
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"RULES"
1. Have fun 2. Beat games - proof NOT required via an image, but lying is lame and you won't 'win' anything for beating the most games 3. IF you are interested in badges, when you beat a game for 1, include something like 'Counts towards badge X' OR 'Earns me badge X, first game was Y' 4. IF you don't care about badges, then I will not be handing them out 5. No monthly leaderboards will exist in '22, I will post in the thread maybe around mid month and after month's end the top 5 or so participants 6. DLC generally doesn't count towards badges and any 1 game can only count towards a single badge Rule addendum: Going forward (after July 15th), badges for anyone who cares, will only be credited for beating 2 completely unique titles. Rule addendum: If you beat a title multiple times on different consoles then it needs to be <air-quote> LONGER </air-quote> in nature and not a fighting game or overall short title for me to list it for multiple consoles. It also could only count as 1 title for a badge, per the prior addendum listed above. |
ICONS & BADGES
Key - 50% of systems covered, - 100% of systems covered, - 0 games beat, - 5 games beat, - 10 games beat (additional gold stars for 20, 30, 40, 60, etc), - 50 games beat, - 100 games, - 150 games, - 200 games, - top user in systems completed, - top user in games beaten, - badge leader |
Badges, note 2 games required for each
image 2nd Amendment - FPS or 3rd Person Shooters
image Bear & Bird - 3D platformers and/or collect-a-thons
image BFFL - primarily cooperative games (with a friend)
image Bo Knows - sports games - complete a single season, generally human only sports
image Cross the Streams - cross-over games like: Mario & Sonic, Street Fighter x Tekken, etc
image Destroy the Core - SHMUP's
image Girly Power - games with female leads OR targeted towards children or feminine audiences
image Grown-Ass Man - challenging games
image Guybrush Threepwood - games from the point-&-click, text adventure, or walking simulator genres
image Heavy Machine Gun - run n' gun games
image Hyrulian Hero - action/adventure titles, similar to the Zelda franchise
image JRPG - JRPGs, duh
image Metroidvania - open ended 2D platformers that focus on backtracking
image Ninja Gayden - 3D hack-and-slash titles
image Now You're Playing with Plastic - games using non-standard controllers (Light-Gun, musical instrument, steering wheel, dance-pad, etc)
image Pile Drivin' - belt-scrolling brawler/beat 'em ups
image Puzzler - puzzle games
image Quarter Muncher Card - games from the pinball, classic arcade or card battle genres
image Quest for Peace - predominately superhero focused titles
image Raccoon City - survival horror games
image Race Drivin' - racing games, generally motorized
image Sasori Vader - games in the Star Wars or overall space universes
image Shining Ogre Fire Tactics (S.O.F.T.) - strategy titles, tactical RPGs, RTS, etc
image Street Fightin' - 1-on-1 fighters - beat standard arcade mode with 2+ characters OR beat 10+ match story mode
image Super Mayrio Platform - platforming games, similar to the core Mario titles
image Vault Boy - open world and/or Western RPGs
image You're Winner - games with <55 review OR user score on Metacritic, or justify how your game sucked