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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Me! Me! Me! I'd like to participate again if there is room for me! :D

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+1, but you're already in ;)

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Already in! \o/ ( Thank you guys ^^ )

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Won't match the requirements, but have a bump, sounds like an awesome advent calendar-type thingy :>... maybe next time. GL to everyone else :).

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(=^.^=)

8 years ago
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I want in! :)

8 years ago
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Oh well, this year would be the first time I partecipate.
Humbly willing to do my part, if allowed.
The tl;dr part was rather scaring, though

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Thanks for the support, wany! :-)

8 years ago
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why scaring (or scary? ;p), you did read all, didn't you? ;)

in general tl;dr part is for all these lol lvl spammers who just go to recruitment topics and spam all with "invite me pls" without even reading or reseqarching anything only hoping on getting in somewhere and leeching something.

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Hello zelgh.
Probably I did some ellipse when I was writing.
It's that I have read everything and I interpreted that tl;dr being more than a simple recap for the lazy guys here around, but a warning of this kind:
"You've read everything and you think you're worth it, but believe me, you are not"
;-)

Well maybe a little too tragi-k, I know, but I liked the sound of it!

Oh, and since I am here, I have the occasion of thanking you for your incredible guide I have used so many times ;-)

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7 years ago
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Wow, thank you so much, Zibo!

7 years ago
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I'd like to join if you'll have me again o/

I promise I'll do much better this time o7

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Already in! \o/

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I'm interested in doing this again if I made a good impact on the event last time. I might not have quite as much to spare this time, so I was tossing it around in my head whether I should try to ask in the winter, but I can still make a few good giveaways for sure! I'd enjoy another chance, as it was very fun giving so many games out!

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Already in! \o/

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+1 for The Fox

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+1 for this foxy lady

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Already in! \o/

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7 years ago
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Hello tragikos, this events was awesome in past so I would like to include myself to your eye sight again.

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I'd like to participate once more if you'll have me :)

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+1 for The One and Only Psk

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Already in! \o/

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Every time I see the recruitment thread for SimGive I told myself I'd be ready for the next.

But still, I'm not. Maybe the next one I will :P

8 years ago
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(^_^)

8 years ago
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What would it take for you to be ready?

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More spare cash (I'm saving for other stuff currently), less unplayed SG wins (and smaller backlog in general). One day I'll be ready (:

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Future +1 :D

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Future thanks! :P

8 years ago
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Hey o/ I would like to join again ^^

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+1 :)

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Already in! \o/

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Oh you KNOW I'm down! ^____^

Edit: Like Charlie Brown

Edit edit: Heading downtown

Edit edit edit: To meet with a clown

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+1 for The Doctor

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+1.

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Already in! \o/

8 years ago
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Add: In a gown?

Add add: To buy a noun.

Add Add Add: And wear a frown.

Yea, you started it... I couldn't help myself! :D

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Enough of that.
y'all better shut these rhymes down
you be making Santa frown
don't make her take you down
'n kick your bum across town
homie you in her playground
yo.

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Cats don't believe in Santa, so There! :P

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Is there any space for a weeaboo? :3

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I would like to join.

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+1 :)

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Sign me up!! Ready for this awesome event again ;-)

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+1 for The Trent

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Already in! \o/

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The 1/5 of the group for entries requirement is only for your primary giveaway, and if you can't meet that then you will be removed from the group. Any other giveaways besides your primary can have as little as one entry and be just fine.

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make GA good enough that you are sure a lot of people will enter ;) If your Primary GA is owned by let's say 60% of the group already, or is game with bad reviews and then in the end you don't get 1/5 entries - you have only yourself to blame. There are thousands upon thousands of games available on Steam, you could pick a better reviewed, less owned, more wanted one etc.

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I would love to take part, I have a couple of ideas for games I would like to give in a group like this.

Thanks for considering me!

XD

8 years ago
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I would like to participate.

I've successfully been part of the secret santa group a couple of times. The 1/5th of group members participation requirement has scared me away from these in the past, but I think that I am over that fear now :)

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hope i can join

8 years ago
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Id try it out

8 years ago
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May i join ?

8 years ago
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I got my first pink last time, time to try again!

Application initiated!

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Only one? Pah! :D

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:(
So sad
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+1 for THE JATAN

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+1 :)

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Already in! \o/

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I skipped summer but I'd like to join again!

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Already in! \o/

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7 years ago
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oh good luck to the rest. I am just too lazy for the group :)

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D:

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+1.

D:.

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this is not the right mindset to reach the full star!

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you are my star!

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I'd like to join if you'll have me~

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Closed 6 years ago by tragikos.