Secret Santa in the Playground

[Qaera]

Welcome to Secret Santa in the Playground!

A Secret Santa is an event where participants give a present to randomly chosen partner. In the context of the Internet, that could be anywhere from a poem to a picture to gifting a Steam game!

Partipants will sign up by 17 December and receive their partner soon after by Private Message. When you sign up please list something small you'd like to receive possibly. Presents should be given directly to the recipient by PM or some other form of communication on December 25th or sooner if conflicts arise.

Alright! Let's all have fun!

~ ♅

[d13]

Reporting from chat :smalltongue:

Sign me up. Would like whatever, actually :smallsmile:

[Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll]

Down like an Australian.

[Howler Dagger]

sign me up!

[Mauve Shirt]

I'M IN! I would like a gingerbread cookie!

[Lady Moreta]

This sounds like fun :smallsmile: count me in too.

Am currently extremely stressed, so I think I would like something to make me laugh, or something to make me feel better about myself.

[Moonshadow]

I guess I'm in. I don't need any presents though.

[Castaras]

I'm in. *goes and pokes inkscape*

Oh yeah, an idea on what I'd want - surprise me. If you desperately need inspiration - an avatar of Castaras (the drow in my avatar picture, minus fangs), but I'd rather just be surprised. :smallbiggrin:

[Fredaintdead]

Count me in. :smallsmile:
*rolls up his sleeves*

[KenderWizard]

I'm in too! I'm with Lady Moreta; I'm having a difficult time, so I'd love something cheerful to make me smile! :smallsmile:

[Zain]

Well, Sign me up, I guess. As to what I would like, possibly a bomberman OOTS avatar?

[Kneenibble]

This sounds fun: good idea, Millemots. Please include me.

Ideas to give me: a new budgie avatar, a poem, or a piece of art. Anything with some creative juice in it, however, would be lovely.

[Dr.Epic]

I would like to be in as well.

For my gift, I would like a musical, sing-a-long, sci-fi, superhero comedy, if one exists.

[Nerocite]

I'd be interested. Anything would be fine.

[Anuan]

Okay, I'm in. Something wearable and geeky (pendant or shirt or whatever, doesn't matter) would be cool. I wear an XL shirt usually, if that's what the person goes for.

[Heliomance]

Okay, I'm in. Something wearable and geeky (pendant or shirt or whatever, doesn't matter) would be cool. I wear an XL shirt usually, if that's what the person goes for.

Bit hard to transmit via the interwebs :P

[Anuan]

Ohshiz, we're only doing digital things? Bugger. Mind skipped a bit. Could be bought online! <.<

In that case, I'd like...I dunno. Summat' cool.

[Qaera]

Alright so far the list is:d13
Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll
SheepInDisguise
Mauve Shirt
Lady Moreta
Moonshadow
Castaras
Fredaintdead
KenderWizard
Zain
Kneenibble
Dr.Epic
Sir Prize
Anuan

~ ♅

[Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll]

Did you include those who expressed interest on Facebook, but forgot to post here?

[Qaera]

Did you include those who expressed interest on Facebook, but forgot to post here?

:smallredface:

Not yet~

~ ♅

[super dark33]

Count me in boss.

[Alarra]

Sounds fun. I'll participate. And I'm fine with getting anything, creative stuff like poems or art are always good.

[DraPrime]

Sign me up!

As for what I like, send me what you think is most beautiful. A picture, poem, quote, banana, or whatever else pops into your head.

[Viera Champion]

Oooo...! Me! Draw me something pretttttyyyyyyy.:smallbiggrin:

[Moonshadow]

Just a question... the 25th isn't going to be the 25th for everyone due to timezones... how did you want that to play out?

[Howler Dagger]

Since I haven't mentioned what I want, I want something creative. Poetry, drawings, or short stroies are fine. If you could, cello sheet music would be awesome.

Unless, of course, I get Dr. Epic. Then I want comic #3:smallwink:

[Jheska]

Room for one more?

[Qaera]

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Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll
SheepInDisguise
Mauve Shirt
Lady Moreta
Moonshadow
Castaras
Fredaintdead
KenderWizard
Zain
Kneenibble
Dr.Epic
Sir Prize
Anuan
super dark33
Alarra
Dragonprime
Lil Shiro
SheepInDisguise
Jheska
RabbitHoleLost
Astrella
DeadManSleeping
Shadowlord (?)
Castaras
Warkitty
IonDragon
ZaIn
DVdR


~ ♅

[Morph Bark]

Is it too late to sign up? Cuz I'd like to. I saw the message on Facebook and replied there, but didn't check back until today, so I didn't realize there was already a thread in here. :smalltongue:

Present-wise, I'm sure I'd like just about anything, though I'm particularly a fan of picture-based art (drawings, paintings, Photoshop work, etc), but the giver should not feel constrained by that. :smallsmile:


Just a question... the 25th isn't going to be the 25th for everyone due to timezones... how did you want that to play out?

Make it a specific set time, like 18:00 (6:00 PM) GMT? I dunno, making it a set time might be a bad idea, considering everyone will likely also be busy with rl people and Christmas, so it'd be easier if the gifts would just drip in over the course of the day than a set time. I don't think a day's difference (if you live in the Far East and your giftee lives in the Far West) is enough to make anyone feel bad about it.

[Alarra]

Can we just make it a general 'around the 25th' rather than a set deadline? Because I'm out of town, and while I would very much like to do this, if the person I get wants art, I won't be able to get it to them until the 27th.

[Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll]

I agree with Alarra!

[Howler Dagger]

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Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll
SheepInDisguise
Mauve Shirt
Lady Moreta
Moonshadow
Castaras
Fredaintdead
KenderWizard
Zain
Kneenibble
Dr.Epic
Sir Prize
Anuan
super dark33
Alarra
Dragonprime
Lil Shiro
SheepInDisguise
Jheska
RabbitHoleLost
Astrella
DeadManSleeping
Shadowlord (?)
Castaras
Warkitty
IonDragon
ZaIn
DVdR


~ ♅

Does this mean I get two presents?

Also, I agree with Allarra, around the 25th as a guiline would be best

[TinyMushroom]

Can I still sign up?(pretty please?)

[Qaera]

d13
Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll
SheepInDisguise
Mauve Shirt
Lady Moreta
Moonshadow
Castaras
Fredaintdead
KenderWizard
Zain
Kneenibble
Dr.Epic
Sir Prize
Anuan
super dark33
Alarra
Dragonprime
Lil Shiro
Jheska
RabbitHoleLost
Astrella
DeadManSleeping
Shadowlord (?)
Castaras
Warkitty
IonDragon
ZaIn
Morph Bark
TinyMushroom


As to when they should be sent, just a general time around 25-27th. This isn't very strict. :smalltongue: Recipients will be sent out sometime tonight, so until I post saying I'm about to send them out, anyone can still join.

~ ♅

[Viera Champion]

Sorry, wasn't sure what your forum name was :smallredface:

d13
Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll
SheepInDisguise
Mauve Shirt
Lady Moreta
Moonshadow
Castaras
Fredaintdead
KenderWizard
Zain
Kneenibble
Dr.Epic
Sir Prize
Anuan
super dark33
Alarra
Dragonprime
Lil Shiro
SheepInDisguise
Jheska
RabbitHoleLost
Astrella
DeadManSleeping
Shadowlord (?)
Castaras
Warkitty
IonDragon
ZaIn
Morph Bark
TinyMushroom


As to when they should be sent, just a general time around 25-27th. This isn't very strict. :smalltongue: Recipients will be sent out sometime tonight, so until I post saying I'm about to send them out, anyone can still join.

~ ♅

His name is still up twice.

[Qaera]

His name is still up twice.

welp, I'm dumb. :smalltongue: Fixed!

~ ♅

[Howler Dagger]

I don't know about you, but it is almost 2 hours from being Dec. 17 where I live, so you may want to start sending out pms, unless you already have and I haven't gotten mine. Or better yet, get nmine as soon as I'm done posting this

[Qaera]

Alright, I've sorted out the pairings. PMs going out soon...

~ ♅

[Zain]

Are the PMs out yet?

[Howler Dagger]

Are the PMs out yet?

I haven't gotten mine yet, so I would guess no.

[Qaera]

Are the PMs out yet?

Sorry, there was a crazy adventure involving a router, a piano, a divorce, and Christmas carols. But yes! PMs are now sent out. Start crackalacking on those gifts!

~ ♅

[IonDragon]

Hello playground!

I've been only in chat for a while. Something on Steam would make me happiest (pretty much anything really. TF2 items, some Magica DLC...) PM if you need my Steam or email. Of course, I wouldn't mind getting something else :D

[Howler Dagger]

Hello playground!

I've been only in chat for a while. Something on Steam would make me happiest (pretty much anything really. TF2 items, some Magica DLC...) PM if you need my Steam or email. Of course, I wouldn't mind getting something else :D

I'm pretty sure the idea is to keep it secret, so you might want to post it publicly or PM it to AThousandWords/someone not doing secret Santa so that he/she may PM it to whoever has you

[IonDragon]

I'm pretty sure the idea is to keep it secret, so you might want to post it publicly or PM it to AThousandWords/someone not doing secret Santa so that he/she may PM it to whoever has you

I'm fine doing that too.

[Serpentine]

If it's not too late I would like to be involved. However, I'm gonna be extremely busy around this time, so I can't guarantee it'll be done and delivered on time.

[Dark Elf Bard]

I'd like to be signed up too!

[Qaera]

I really can't juggle names around at this point, sorry. :smallfrown:

TinyMushroom: Your partner wants to know of you play on Steam, and might like a gift related to that?

~ ♅

[TinyMushroom]

I'm sorry, I don't play on Steam.

[Morph Bark]

I'm currently tweaking my gift for my giftee, could only start today as Christmas lasts until the 26th here. I promise my giftee it will be worth the wait! :smallbiggrin:

[Viera Champion]

My gift is on my computer at home, and I'm on vacation for the next two days, so be patient.

[Alarra]

Apologies to my giftee but I'm afeared I may have to give you a new years present instead, but be assured that I will send you something...and it will be marvelous! :smallcool:

[KenderWizard]

I also need to apologise to my giftee. :smallfrown: I've been offline since Christmas Eve except to Skype my partner once, but I should be organised by this evening.

[Kneenibble]

Sorry, there was a crazy adventure involving a router, a piano, a divorce, and Christmas carols. But yes! PMs are now sent out. Start crackalacking on those gifts!

~ ♅

Even more so than for my truant gift, I've been patiently waiting for you to expound on this crazy adventure. And yet: naught.

[Mauve Shirt]

ACK! Recipient of my gift, it will be very late! :smalleek: I'm sorry!

[Qaera]

Let's just call it Secret New Years Santa :smalltongue:


Even more so than for my truant gift, I've been patiently waiting for you to expound on this crazy adventure. And yet: naught.

I was out Christmas Caroling with my dad's church (and discussed my piano lessons with my teacher, the pastor's wife) and when I got home, my dad unplugged the router. :x

~ ♅

[IonDragon]

Well I del much better. I've been on a train for three days now, and I had hoped there would be some internet, but cell service was typo spotty to even use my phone regularly. I may be ready tomorow. I hope anyhow.

[Anuan]

I love how everyone apologises to their secret giftee, who doesn't know whether it's about them or not :smalltongue:

[Morph Bark]

I love how everyone apologises to their secret giftee, who doesn't know whether it's about them or not :smalltongue:

Great ainnit? :smallwink:

I did only send my gift a day late, so I hope my giftee is happy with it. Myself, I got the lyrics of a song from Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll, with the promise of it being sung once he's got the time. I'm sure it will be that much more awesome once it is complete. :smallbiggrin:

[Astrella]

Great ainnit? :smallwink:

I did only send my gift a day late, so I hope my giftee is happy with it. Myself, I got the lyrics of a song from Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll, with the promise of it being sung once he's got the time. I'm sure it will be that much more awesome once it is complete. :smallbiggrin:

Ooh, you are going to share this then, yes? :smalltongue:

[RabbitHoleLost]

Messaged my giftee and told them I'd be sending it in the mail once I finish making it.
Still haven't heard or seen anything from my Secret Santa :smallfrown:

[Anuan]

My present was amazing :smallbiggrin: I hope my giftee enjoyed theirs as well.

[Morph Bark]

Ooh, you are going to share this then, yes? :smalltongue:

Only if He-Who-Is-Welsh-Named (I think it is Welsh anyhoo) is alright with that, otherwise I'll be keeping it to myself like a little kid with his awesome new action figure the other kids aren't allowed to play with. :smalltongue:


My present was amazing :smallbiggrin: I hope my giftee enjoyed theirs as well.

If I may ask, what did you get?

I mean, I thought that was part of the point of the thread too, otherwise I hope I didn't embarass Gwyn.

[Qaera]

Yes, please share your gifts!

~ ♅

[Nerocite]

I got a nice quote from Plato:

"The most virtuous are those who content themselves with being virtuous without seeking to appear so."

[Alarra]

I got a link (http://blog.esaba.com/projects/catphotos/catphotos.php)to a random cat photo generator.

[Anuan]

I got a picture of me holding a dao with some little tasselly-chainy-thing.

Don't click for the image source, as it'll ruin the secrecy.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Alarra/gitp/anuan.gif

[super dark33]

I got some great games in steam.:smallsmile: though one of them refuses to open. he says hes unavailable right now.:smallfrown:

[Moonshadow]

I didn't get anything but considering I said not to, that was to be expected I guess. So whoever got me had it easy >.>

[Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll]

Only if He-Who-Is-Welsh-Named (I think it is Welsh anyhoo) is alright with that, otherwise I'll be keeping it to myself like a little kid with his awesome new action figure the other kids aren't allowed to play with. :smalltongue:


Ahah, go head, I don't mind!

I got this shiny avatar on the side.

[TinyMushroom]

I got this from moonshadow. I love it! :smallbiggrin:


A Very Aussie Christmas - By me!

There's a dingo in the doghouse, eating turkey with delight
There's possums in the pantry, fighting over the Vegemite
All the cockys and the parrots, in the trees making a mess
But you know that this is normal, it's a very Aussie Christmas!

Instead of having snow and cold, it's all sun and sand
There's shrimp and there is swimming, yes it really is quite grand
There's still turkey and christmas crackers, so some of it's the same
(And yes, the jokes inside the cracker really are quite lame)
And at the last, I'd like to say, I hope your day is grand
Because, please do not worry, mine is great in Aussieland!

[Astrella]

I got a really lovely poem from Lady Moreta.

[WarKitty]

I didn't get anything but considering I said not to, that was to be expected I guess. So whoever got me had it easy >.>

Nonsense, the cat-elf was just a bit busy.

http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/Jese_Cabron/moonshadow.jpg

History and abilities coming shortly!

[Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll]

I.
That's.
Is that REAL? didyoumakerealthing?

[WarKitty]

I.
That's.
Is that REAL? didyoumakerealthing?

Kitties are good with photoshop.

[Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll]

Kitties are good with photoshop.

Ok, I was kinda worrying for a second that you'd gone and one-upped the entire thread.