Hello again community!
Some of you may already know what this thread is for, so if you do please skip the introduction part, but read the rest:


Group Introduction

First of all you should know that this is not a new group, it was first created during Chrismas 2012 and since then we've had eight successful events:

The group's stats page can give you a glimpse of that success.

So it is obvious by the repetition pattern, that we operate close and during big Steam Sales. The goal of this group is to gather a certain amount of members that will create unique quality giveaways and share them with the rest. The tricky part is that ALL of those giveaways will end at exactly the same time, regardless of the time zone.

For that to work there are some rules to follow:

  • Members must comply to SteamGifts rules.
  • Every member must create at least one giveaway that fulfills as "primary" (explained below).
  • Primary giveaways must not be bundled or exploited games and should at least get 1/5 of the group size in entries. They should also have no contribution requirement.
  • Created giveaways must end at a specific time and date and for this event it is on 1st of January 2017 16:00 UTC. Giveaways should be created and valid at least 48 hours before that time.
  • There should be no giveaways for the same game (so that people can't win the same game twice, but multiple copies cause no problems).
  • All giveaways must be region free.

It's simpler than it looks, the hardest part is for me and the mods to organize and make sure people follow the rules.

For those that need more details, you should check on the group's profile here.

Also take a look at our Group Rules in Detail and our FAQ.


How to enter the group

  • You must ask for an invitation on this topic, but first read the rest of the bullets.
  • I will not reply to you in this thread nor if you are accepted or rejected. You will either get an invite, or be contacted in person by me.
  • To avoid having untrustworthy people that could ruin the event for others, there is a restriction of level 4 or higher required for me to consider your application, as well as being a member of this site for at least 3 months.
  • Even if you are eligible due to above requirements, you are not guaranteed an entry, those are just a way to avoid random invitation requests.
  • You should NOT add me on Steam to ask an invite.

What you should also know

  • If you haven't read the rules don't apply for this group.
  • Like it or not, there are already people that have had a great course through our last events that will be on priority line. People I know personally and that I trust that they will fullfil the requirements of this group will be prioritized too.
  • People that have been in past events, are not automatically reinvited upon their request.
  • The maximum member cap is 70, but this could be lowered if not enough applicants meet the group's standards.
  • The invitation process is an one man's job, so be patient... (probably no invites until tomorrow)

What's the group's timeline

(read this if you get to be a member of this group)

This time around I created Steam group calendar events (which still needs to be updated) but the general idea is as follows:

  • [Cleaning group phase] All previous members are asked to leave the group. Those who fail to do so are kicked. This is done so that only those re-interested apply here and probably get reinvited.
  • [Recruitment phase I] First there is the recruitement phase where I put up a forum topic and gather applications and send out invites. Minimum duration a week.
  • [Recruitment phase II] When we reach 65 members the last 5 will be picked from a list of 20 remaining applicants by votes of those 65 members.
  • [Reservation phase I] A giveaways topic will be created were you can only reserve one giveaway you plan to make. This phase lasts for 72 hours.
  • [Reservation phase II] You are now allowed to reserve as many giveaways as you want.
  • [Giveaways creation phase] You can start creating your giveaways ending at the specified time. This phase probably overlaps with previous two.
  • [No more giveaways phase] 48 hours before the giveaways ending time, the giveaways topic will be locked and I will check if members fullfilled the rules. If needed there will be kicks (hasn't happened so far).
  • [Happy winners phase] Giveaways have ended and most of us feel happy with their wins.

Group Site

Since we started this group I've been using Steam Groups and Spreadsheet to handle the proceedings. One of our members TheTimmaeh is kind enough to trying to take us to the next level of having a site to handle our event. We do our best to have it ready for this event but nothing is certain. If we do, some of our procedures might change but the mods and I will be around to guide you. Participating in our events is considered easy regarding the procedures on your behalf, but hopefully with the new site coming up, it will be made even easier.


Few last words

Our last event had 65 members and 1743 unique giveaways (average of 27 giveaways per member, which means also an average of 27 wins per member). Everyone who entered at least one giveaway won something. Almost everything went smoothly except the fact that a member was kicked for not complying with the rules, but as always I will do my best for things to go as best as possible.


tl;dr

This group is not for you

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I'd be in, but I'm totally broke... Next event I'll apply for sure :)

Edit: Eh, why not, I can still focus on future titles if I run out of money :) Hereby I apply :D

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Awww, no Timmaeh? ;___;

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I'll try to get some budget ready for this event, maybe I'll make it before the event is full. Don't mind me tho :D

8 years ago
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You should enter and only do one giveaway, you do more than enough for this event (stats and more!) that giving games is not that important in your case. Just my opinion.

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Well, I never intended to make my efforts a criteria for my participation. I'm doing this whether I'm participating or not, thus I want to contribute to the event in the same way as others do ;)

8 years ago
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8 years ago
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So, you're in, aren't you?

7 years ago
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Got no official invite by now, no idea :D

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I am new to the website but I've given Bat Rats away!

Lemmie join pls o/

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and the +1-ing has begun lol

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nice touch :3

8 years ago
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:3

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<3

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+1 for The Stabber

8 years ago
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stab <3

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I would give +1, but you're already in :P

8 years ago
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Cause I'm the coolest :3 <3

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<3

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<3

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Already in! \o/

8 years ago
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Time to leech \o/ <3

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7 years ago
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I'd love to be a part of SimGive this time around! I hope that I can get in this time :3

8 years ago
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+1 cause he doesn't give away Bad Rats shhh don't look at his profile

8 years ago
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Tanks bbz!

PS. Wake up now.

8 years ago
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no, me sleepy Jaye :C

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<3

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Thank yoooou :D Very much appreciated!

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<3

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Thanks Lost :3 much love

8 years ago
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+1.

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Tanks bb! :3

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Thanks wany! :D

8 years ago
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+1 for Wally!

8 years ago
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Thankies vCross! :D much appreciated!

8 years ago
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Sounds fun. I'll try to get level 4 by then and apply.

8 years ago
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keep in mind that lvl 4 is bare minimum, it doesn't mean that if you meet min requirements you get invited ;) Actually 90% of applicants even if meeting min requirements doesn't get in simply because of limited spots.

8 years ago
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Thanks for that gentle reminder. I'll get level 4+ anyway even if I make it or not.

8 years ago
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Happy SG Birthday!

8 years ago
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is the dino allowed in again?

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+1

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+1 for Punnie

8 years ago
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+1 for dinos :D

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Already in! \o/

8 years ago
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Thanks
Lets see what can I afford this time
Last time 5x battle born (1 mon after release) and 5x most legos and some of the call of Duty

8 years ago
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7 years ago
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Uh oh, it's this time of the year again... I think I'd like to be part of this madness. How could I not? If you'll have me ofc <3

8 years ago
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<3

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+1 for The Mistress of Madness

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Already in! \o/

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7 years ago
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count me in please

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Already in! \o/

7 years ago
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It seems really interesting! I'd like to join

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<3

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Thanks!

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Thanks!

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<3

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7 years ago
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Thank you very much!

7 years ago
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Sounds awesome, I'd love to be a part of this :3

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Didn't feel like I could afford joining something like this in the past but with my current job I'd like to apply for once to see how this thing works out :)

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8 years ago
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Good question, I should update the "detailed rules". No, all our giveaways should be group giveaways and only for this group.

8 years ago
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8 years ago
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IS IT TIME ALREADY?!
I AM... broke :(
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8 years ago
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Nooooooooooooo!!!!!
;_____;

8 years ago
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FAT BIRD!

8 years ago
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FAT CUP!

8 years ago
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i cri everytim

8 years ago
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walks away

you can fly, jeeshh! to the group :3

8 years ago
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it's the same time every time, silly! ;p invest in calendar or sth! ;p

8 years ago
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I'd like to join, sounds great :)

8 years ago
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Last time was fun, I'd like to join again

8 years ago
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+1 for Joachim the Tempete

8 years ago
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+1 :)

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8 years ago
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You are not in the group yet? Need more +1s urgently! :o

7 years ago
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7 years ago
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maybe one day if i have direct access to row games.

8 years ago
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if it helps, in past we hade quite a few members from non-row countries and we simply helped them buyng them games from ROW regions for no additional fees as long as purchases were for event and not trading or sth ;)

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I would like to join this event =)

8 years ago
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I'll ask for an invitation again if you don't mind me! :3

8 years ago
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+1 for The Legend

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7 years ago
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I like to join this group..

8 years ago
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To avoid having untrustworthy people that could ruin the event for others, there is a restriction of level 4 or higher required for me to consider your application,[...].

8 years ago
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If you'd have me, I'd love to join this time. Just got off a 2 month work trip away from home and have been cranking up those hours.

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This makes me sad :(

8 years ago
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no Student, no steffi, it's gonna be a sad event this time eithout your competition :(

8 years ago
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no zelghadis too :(

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sorry, someone let me in already ;(

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I was thinking about the same, but said "Heck it. One last time!".

8 years ago
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remove me!!

8 years ago
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I did!! o/.

8 years ago
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:O

O/

8 years ago
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D:.

8 years ago
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Our Princess is in another castle?! (

8 years ago
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Noooooo :( WE NEED THE PRINCESS!

8 years ago
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NOOOO! ;_;

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7 years ago
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id like to join :3

8 years ago
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+1, give mari some attention :3

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8 years ago
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they wrote "no Italians allowed"

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xD YOU WISH

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It all dawned on her. Santa suddenly realized that all her life - her choices, her mistakes, her interractions... they've all led her towards this path, towards this single moment: towards the strange event that is SimGive.

Hi, Theodore - I would love to participate, as a first time member:).

I realize that there will be some amazing competition for entry. There are so little spots, and so many amazing SG users. I personally am a bit new - I've been around for 6 months only, and, well, I don't really know you oops(;. I haven't made an impact on SG as almighty as some of the other members that I respect greatly, and as other people as well, that I just don't even know:).

There's nothing really impressive about my profile, either. The majority of my giveaways have been bundled - I've made a few events here and there, nothing overly WOW yet. I haven't really joined many groups yet, I've kind of been doing my own thing. (I'm a quiet person, tehe).

I'm kind of picky, too :^). But when I first heard about Simultaneous Giveaways, some months ago, my eyes lit up. Wow! FREE GAMES!!! I'm just kidding! (too late ... and this is how Santa sabotaged her own application in 2 words) - a group of people, with giving spirits. Sharing pieces of your heart and knowing your gifts will go to good individuals. An opportunity to learn, surrounded by awesome people, to challenge myself, and, well, to just have fun.

I know that simply coasting through this event and 'surviving' is not a privilege reserved for first time members. I love to thrive, and challenging myself when I am motivated by something, and Santa giving the very most in a Christmas event is motivating. Seeking out awesome games (I have my ideas, and I can adapt) and working with everyone to make this legendary - I'd really love to not only participate in this event, but also leave a very big, positive mark:)

I've read the rules and FAQs and everything, some time ago. I've re-read them now. I think I understand how it works. I learn fast, anyway (;

A holiday event, a Santa ... >winks winks< you only need to unleash me

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Aww cute :3! +1 for LadySanta!

8 years ago
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+100 for Lady Santa!

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100 'cause I'm fat >:)

8 years ago
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No, cause you're awesome!

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+1 for this Santa

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+1 :)

8 years ago
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Thanks! I'm Gonah do my best if I can. Get it?! (⌐■_■)/
Thank you guys:)

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+1.

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+1 must have santa..

8 years ago
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+1 One of the most awesomest on steamgifts! Oh wait... you're already added! Congrats!

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I see you already got in, but +1 nonetheless :D:

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Already in! \o/

7 years ago
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Would like to join you guys again so count me in if possible :3

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Awww, thankies! :D

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Already in! \o/

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I'm happy I can say I was part of SimGive event one time :3
I hope I'll get a chance to be a part of it again when I apply next time. Right now, I'm not in good situation and can't afford it but I might come to chat from time to time :)

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Here's hoping things improve for you.

8 years ago
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<3.

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Good luck Carebear!

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Thanks for your great contributions in the summer one! I had a lot of fun adding some of the unknowns to my wishlist!

Future +1 if you have an opportunity another time!

8 years ago
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7 years ago
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I would love to join this group! Please consider me as I already have quite a few unique giveaways ready to go!

8 years ago
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Remember, everything in SimGive is unique :D

8 years ago
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The thing about SimGive is, having stuff "ready to go" doesn't often work in your favor. It's best to be flexible.

8 years ago
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like Timmy and doc said - having stuff prepared can end up bad for you. Reservation phase is a bloodbath - hundreds of games gets taken in matter of minutes, there's been cases in the past when people had like 20+ unique games prepared for reservations but were too slow and ALL their prepared GAs end up taken from them. Best is to prepare spare money/wallet and look for sth that group wants but what was not reserved yet.

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Or concentrate on really unique stuff, like titles that are not available yet (and thus you don't need the budget YET) and which only a few people know about :P

You risk to get only very few entries, but with my lists I think we managed to make the most out of every giveaway, that didn't get added a few days before end.

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wtf happened here? oO

8 years ago
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lmao... Deleted has joined the conversation, but they didn't add a lot.

8 years ago
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no idea, I was off for the weekend ;p

8 years ago
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+1 and get ready....

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Closed 6 years ago by tragikos.