Thanks for your interest - What game(s) would be your first initiation giveaways?
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We definitely dont expect unbundled, but appreciate it :)
I've added you to the guild so you can sync up to create & enter GAs.
Vote on the poll in one of my guild GAs, check your group stats on occasion, and pay special attention to this rule:
Be reasonable with your group GAs. Make sure most of your GAs are NOT: No value, 1-5 $/points, level restricted, region restricted, or <1 day GA length.
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Sept 2019 Contest Standings (as of Sept 22)
MeisterLeuchte = 72.3
Whitemage87 = 17.3
FifflarenVintage = 15.8
logvip08 = 13.1
cals7 = 11.6
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Bump, since I just won a wishlist game in this group :)
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Welcome to the guild! We look forward to your initiation GAs.
GAs for the guild must be exclusive to the guild, but check out our recent Steam group announcement for link to a poll where you can make your voice heard about our next rule update.
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hi can i join i asked before and was told i had some not received games from when i was new to this site so i fixed it now :)
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Glad to see that stuff is fixed, as you have an otherwise decent gifting history! You may re-request to join the Steam group if you have two $15 or a $20 game to giveaway that isnt No Value.
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i do have some some games i think will do thanks letting me join i have requested again :)
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You are added now. Please keep in mind this particular rule for future giveaways:
Be reasonable with your group GAs. Make sure most of your GAs are NOT: No value, 1-5 $/points, level restricted, region restricted, or <1 day GA length.
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I would like to join, request sent!
EDIT: i saw i have been added, thanks!
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October announcement: Half of GAs can have Whitelist
Starting today, half of your guild GAs can also include your whitelist. We are still NOT allowing multiple group GAs.
Don't worry about average entries because all rules+FAQ about that have been removed.
In general, do not be afraid to enter GAs unless you win a few hundred $ more in GAs than what you give.
Only one person with the worst negative VD (Sept=-$446.45) gets purged every month.
Why are we allowing whitelist giveaways?
- This should help increase # of GAs with 5+ entries and decrease # of GAs with 0 entires. Current entries statistics have likely discouraged creation of more GAs.
- More people wanted whitelist GAs (40%) instead of other options in a guild poll about what should be changed: Multiple group GAs (30%), limiting GAs with bad reviews (17%), or change nothing (13%)
- Attract new recruits
- Guild+Whitelist GAs are easier to track and less likely to increase entries as much as groups
Moderation Log has details on exactly what parts of the rules and FAQs have changed, plus info on the September purge: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/BAGuild/discussions/0/ (members only access)
September 2019 Contest Results
The winner this month was MeisterLeuchte thanks to their 5 giveaways with a huge 26 average entries (contest score of 68.6)! This week they will receive one game outright from my gift inventory, and will be crowned the Steam group's "Player of the Week".
Here were our runners up that also had high demand exclusive giveaways:
Whitemage87 = 16.4 (2 GAs at 19 average entries)
FifflarenVintage = 15 (1 GA at 28 average entries)
cals7 = 12.3 (4 GAs at 11.3 average entries)
logvip08 = 12 (12 GAs at 8.3 average entries)
October 2019 Contest Rules
-For GAs ending between Oct 1 00:00 and Oct 31 23:59 Eastern Time.
-Whitelist giveaways with the group are counted if they do not exceed half of your created giveaways during October. If whitelist GAs are more than half, then that member will be disqualified.
-Only giveaways worth 6 points/$ each or higher will qualify
-GAs and members must follow the other group rules to qualify, including the "be reasonable" rule.
To win this month's contest it still requires a combination of high entries and multiple giveaways, but now people can create some Whitelist giveaways.
Details and updates will be posted here for members: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/BAGuild/discussions/1/1630790987577414686/
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We have welcomed back returning member dollppin! They created 70 new giveaways running now that total nearly $1000 with an average review rating of Mostly Positive. They were previously removed for having the worst negative Value Difference in August, but they have totally redeemed their stats :D
BTW our top 5 most popular GAs running right now are:
- BATTLETECH
- Heroes of Normandie
- Fallout 4
- The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse
- Mafia III
So don't miss out on these and our 120+ GAs running now!
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October Contest - Top 5 so far (on Oct 7)
Cienio = 20.7
GOBsNotOnBoard = 17.3
Amcestral = 15.2
Tekki = 11.3
Whitemage87 = 10.7
Whitelist giveaways with the group are counted if they do not exceed half of your created giveaways during October.
Members can learn more details here
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October Contest - Top 5 so far (on Oct 11)
thoughtfulhippo = 39.7
Cienio = 21.3
FifflarenVintage = 20
GOBsNotOnBoard = 16.3
SlideW95 = 15.7
Also, we are now accepting officer applications
5 most wanted GAs this month so far:
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
BATTLETECH
The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse
Heroes of Normandie
Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
5 most wanted exclusive GAs this month so far:
Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
State of Decay
Syberia 3
Equilinox
Northgard
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Thank you for your interest! What is the $20+ or two $15+ giveaways you would create after joining?
Many of your recent giveaways appear to be short, so be warned that most of your GAs should be last more than one day. That is because after joining, one important rule is this:
Make sure most of your GAs are NOT: No value, 1-5 $/points, level restricted, region restricted, or <1 day GA length.
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Those RPG makers are on very few wishlists, so they may not get any entries. Please search the guild's wishlist here: https://www.steamgifts.com/group/3JcQV/baguild/wishlist
You can look up value on Steam or Community Wishlist
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Hi, looking to join the guild if possible, lets talk?
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Right on - What is the one $20+ game or two $15+ games you would like to give for your initiation GAs?
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Shortest Trip to Earth
looking on https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaways/wishlist I think that meets the $20 criteria? not sure what the CV would be though possibly previously bundled
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That's great - Please go to the Steam group to request to join, then I'll add you.
The most important rules are:
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Up to half of the guild GAs you create can include your whitelist, but do not add any other groups to your GAs for the guild.
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Be reasonable with your group GAs. Make sure most of your GAs are NOT: No value ("**" next to game name when creating GA), 1-5 $/points, level restricted, region restricted, or <1 day GA length.
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What is the one $20+ game or two $15+ games you would like to give for your initiation GAs?
Also, can you give me some examples of other games at $6 or above that you might give to the guild in the future? I ask because only a couple of your 40+ gifts are worth $6+ each, and we have a rule about that:
Make sure most of your GAs are NOT: No value, 1-5 $/points, level restricted, region restricted, or <1 day GA length.
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Pine - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042780/Pine/
or
FORCED: Slightly Better Edition (2 Copies) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/249990/FORCED_Slightly_Better_Edition/
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Pine would be great for your first exclusive giveaway. FORCED isn't on anyone's wishlist and also happens to have no value since it was in a mass (dev) giveaway before (see "**" next to game name when creating GA).
Two important rules to stay a member of the guild:
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Up to half of the guild GAs you create can include your whitelist, but do not add any other groups to your GAs for the guild.
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Be reasonable with your group GAs. Make sure most of your GAs are NOT: No value , 1-5 $/points, level restricted, region restricted, or <1 day GA length.
I've added you - Enjoy!
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i changed Pine to Surviving Mars https://store.steampowered.com/app/464920/Surviving_Mars/
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Sounds like a great group, so I would like to join in. My first GA would be "GOD EATER 2 Rage Burst" by the way.
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Level 10 gifter PYTON joined the guild direct on Steam!
130+ giveaways running right now - Get and give a piece of the giveaway action
🎉 We just passed $25,000 gifts sent in 4 months🎉
October Contest - Top 3 so far (on Oct 16)
steveywonder75 = 88
Ardiffaz = 57
FifflarenVintage = 25
Remember: Whitelist giveaways with the group are counted if they do not exceed half of your created giveaways during October. If whitelist GAs are more than half, then that member will be disqualified. Contest rules are here
Top currently non-qualifying members:
insideone = 117 (7 WL of 13 guild GAs)
thoughtfulhippo = 102 (6 WL of 11 guild GAs)
MirkaNissim = 28 (3 WL of 5 guild GAs)
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Awesome - Just request to join the Steam group and I'll add you
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You can now sync up to enter & give GAs to the guild. Please keep in mind this rule which is different than other groups you may be used to:
Up to half of the guild GAs you create can include your whitelist, but do not add any other groups to your GAs for the guild.
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Hi! I think I would like to join :)
But I have a question:
If at the end of month someone is removed because of worst negative Value Diff can he get back to the group?
And also if I do a group + WL GA and someone from WL will win this how will be the value of that GA counted in group?
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I appreciate your interest 🙂
If at the end of month someone is removed because of worst negative Value Diff can he get back to the group?
Yes, that just happened.
Basically, they provided a list of games they would gift the group to make up for their negative VD, and then created & completed those GAs before entering to win any GAs. Details in the FAQ
And also if I do a group + WL GA and someone from WL will win this how will be the value of that GA counted in group?
When a GA is group + WL, I believe value (and # games sent/win) will be divided by 2 for the gifter and the winner, since SG effectively counts it as two "groups". This is how it works with GAs assigned to 2 different groups (which the guild currently doesn't allow).
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Thank you for all the info :)
I did click Request to join :)
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SG doesn't count whitelist as a group. So the value won't be divided by 2 at the end of the giveaway.
Even though someone from the whitelist wins, the full value goes to the group stats.
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That game (https://store.steampowered.com/app/265300/) is No Value on SG when trying to create a giveaway, unless its the GOTY edition.
Do you have something else you'd like to offer?
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[Sorry for the delay replying, but my reply became a top level comment instead of replying to your comment]
It's whatever will get a winner: Black bay isn't on the group wishlist, Saga is on one member's wishlist.
Welcome to the guild!
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Hi, i'd like to join the group :)
I have read the rules and understand them.
I looked at the history of gifts and prepared for the first two GAs ... Volleyball Unbound - Pro Beach Volleybal, TERRORHYTHM (TRRT) - Rhythm driven action beat 'em up!
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Thanks for your interest.
Group wishlist is what matters - Volleyball is on 1 wishlist but TRRT is no longer on any lists: https://www.steamgifts.com/group/3JcQV/baguild/wishlist/search?q=(TRRT)
So please find a different $15+ game
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OK
I chose Batman™: Arkham Origins is on 5 wishlists.
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Cool, please request to join the Steam group using the link in the OP
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Hi! i would like to join the group? is it OK?
Thanks :)
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Cool, what are a $20 or two $15 that that you'd give? Make sure they are on our wishlist and not "No Value"
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Syberia 3, Inner Chains,Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy. Anyone of those.
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Can you help me out. My English is kinda bad sometimes. Do i Have to make my GA as soon as possible? or do i have to make after "2 weeks" from now?
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Oh, what he means by "In 2 weeks" is that you must make them within your first 2 weeks after joining. So, making them as soon as possible is always good. I made mine right away when I joined. Hope that makes things clearer. =)
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Yes it made things clear! Thanks for the help :) Sorry if the question was dumb. I didn't want to break any rule on the first hour i joined the group :)
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No question is too dumb. It's always good to ask. =)
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Hi, i would like to join the group !
I read the rules and thinking about those 2 games for my first group giveaway :
The Adventure Pals and 60 Parsecs!
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Quick Links: SG Group + Giveaway list / Steam Group & Forums / Member List & Stats
Status: Closed enrollment. Group officers with prior officer/admin experience wanted.
Most popular recent exclusive GAs: Dishonored 2, Outcast - Second Contact, Battle Chasers: Nightwar, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, The Stillness of the Wind
Do you want simpler group rules with flexibility on what and how often you give? Do you like having a decent chance at winning GAs and freedom to enter any GA at anytime? Do you want most of your group GAs to get 5+ entires so the CV counts?
Its in the BAG!: Balancing Act Guild
Rules for staying a member are relatively short:
Be excellent to each other and follow SG/ST rules (because guilds have merchants)
Do not add any other groups to your GAs for the guild, but up to half of the guild GAs you create can include your whitelist.
Each month ends with removing 1 member with the worst negative Value Diff and/or SG members who show "Last Online" 4+ months ago. So try to keep a decent "Value Difference" in our group: Sent minus Received CV. This is the balancing act folks (Easily check your stat here anytime in SG.)
Be reasonable with your group GAs - Make sure at least 50% of them are NOT: No value (Red ** when creating), 1-5 $/points, region restricted, <1 day GA length, or level restricted. Some of those are ok but such restrictions are more what public GAs are for ;)
After initiation giveaway(s), there are no other mandatory or monthly GAs, gift when & what you want! Initiation GA(s) are designed to mitigate becoming a CV Negative Nancy after your first wins from the group.
Life can be a balancing act - We make things simple for our members to gift & win games as they choose so they can focus on just having fun!
Joining the group is simple:
In general, have more Sent than Won CV (regular or real) or request further review (give group names where you have a positive Value Diff, etc).
Be Level 3 or higher on SG with recent activity and in good standing with SG/ST.
Visit our Steam group and click "Request to join" button and post to this recruit thread with a meme or something...or don't meme - You be you.
After joining the group, you have 2 days to create group-only no-whitelist one time 20 Point OR two 15 Point or higher GAs that are not "No Value". These giveaways must end with verified winner(s). Feel free to post your GAs here to the guild forum's new member thread.
See full FAQ for details.
Former members wanting to rejoin must make up their negative VD and meet other requirements in the FAQ's "Rejoining the group" section.
Tweaks to rules may occur in the future but are transparent, and everything is at leaders' discretion: Such things will be announced through this page, the Steam Group's announcements & private forums, and/or leaders' group GAs, etc.
We hold monthly contests where the winner wins a game outright from me and becomes the Steam Group's "Player of the Week" for 1 month. Past winners chose: Styx: Shards of Darkness, Book of Demons, Whispers of a Machine, Invisible Inc, For the King, and many others.
Group leaders have tools that regularly monitor all initiation and on-going GAs, far beyond the simple group user stats, managing the group's own balancing act.
Perhaps the most important question & answer: How do people increase their group Value Difference or number of entries received?
Gift back more or higher value games to the group, and maybe your heart will grow 3 sizes that day.
Check the group's wishlist here, and gift things near the top to get THICC entries. All you need is one verified winner for your GA to count toward group VD. # of entries only matter only if you want the CV to count on your profile (5 entries are required for that).
Check your position in the group's user list sorted by VD - In this case VD positive is a good thing! To see the guild's lowest Value Diffs, go to the last page of that user list.
There are multiple ways of getting notified when a purge may happen: Enable group announcement notifications using Steam Chat's Friend List settings under Notifications, enable it in the Friend Activity list by navigating to [Your Username] » Friend Activity » Friend Activity Settings within Steam, or subscribe to the group forum's Moderation Log (visible to members only).
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