Archi: !9ball 2hu recruitment?
ArchiBoT: ⑨: As I see it, yes
Archi: !ai pick a number between 5 and 15
ArchiBoT: 8

Due to our recent mass extermination progress we're once again seeking for fresh weebs blood capable of filling our giveaways addiction awesome community :3.

Don't worry, we have you covered!

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What is Touhou Giveaways?

The Touhou Giveaways group was founded by Archi on February 18th 2015. We're small, ratio-based group, sharing the spirit of giving away and winning games on SteamGifts. You might already recognize us from awesome events that we organize from time to time.

We have implemented many unique features into the simple concept of a private giveaway group, and today we are probably the most "technologically advanced" group that exists on SG. The objective is simple: the group should be a nice addition to the SteamGifts community and should require no extra effort from the member. Therefore, apart from the group on Steam we have a bot, chat, website, userscript, mumble server, 2hu radio, and dozen of other things that can be considered useful and practical.

All group giveaways are tracked by our bot, which automatically handles everything - adding new giveaways to the database, tracking winners, calculating points and ratio, detecting current/finished giveaways, statistics, and more. We even reward members with our very own touhou achievements! Our group is fully automated, and thanks to that, our members can focus on creating and winning giveaways, instead of being forced to manually add them through the website or post links in a group thread. This way everybody is happy to make giveaways the same way as public or private ones, and ArchiBoT does everything else. We even created our own userscript which enhances further SG experience. All 2hus love it :3.

Basically you could say that the entire group is run by ArchiBoT, he even kicks people out of the group sometimes...

To make the precious data gathered by the bot available for the members, we also coded our very own Touhou Giveaways website, which acts as a "frontend" to the data gathered by the bot. Members can check their stats, ongoing giveaways, giveaways won and many other useful information we provide in a nice, fancy and modern way. Hell, we even have a shop with some extra neat features. Make your profile look great!

We're always actively working on improving our group even further. Many things are being added and improved as the time goes.


Group goals

Touhou Giveaways is not a typical giveaway group that can be found on SG - we're more like our own small community of people that like spending time with each other, be it by chatting, playing or discussing SG rants threads. We actively focus on the community aspect of the group - everybody knows each other, we chat together, play together and win giveaways together. If you treat SG group as a source of games only, or how I like to call it - "anonymous gifters", most likely this group is not for you.

I highly recommend joining us on the chat if you want to get more info, ask a question, or simply talk with us. Doing so will greatly increase your chances of joining, while at the same time finding out if you like our companionship or not :3. We don't force any member or candidate to stay on our chat for the entire time, but no interaction with group members apart from SG is rather discouraged and decreases your overall member potential. Show us that you care and you're really determined to join, and most likely you'll get rewarded for your effort.

Chat is always open for everybody, including our members, people interested in joining, as well as lurkers, eternal guests and those who simply like our companionship. Don't be afraid of joining if you'd like to, regardless if you want to join the group or not - everybody is welcome.


Members

We're looking for members who:

  • Fulfill all of our requirements (rules), that can be found on the website
  • Like our group concept, especially community-focus
  • Enjoy winning and giving away games in a nice, small group of friends
  • Being active in our Touhou group chat will be a great plus
  • Being "recognized" in SG discussions will be a plus
  • Having a good ratio on SG will be a plus
  • A recommendation from our member will be a plus

Please notice that those are only recommendations who we're looking for, you don't need to fill them all, as the only "real" requirement is having 2+ level on steamgifts, but due to the fact that there are always massive amount of people applying, the more you fit our concept of the member, the bigger the chance of you making it in. "Normies" are also accepted, you don't need to have any interest in Touhou to be eligible for joining.

If you consider yourself a good addition, do not wait any longer and try your luck. Tell us why you would like to join the group, and why you consider yourself as a good candidate. We accept applications in this thread, which doesn't have to be super-long or CV-like, but telling a few words about yourself is greatly appreciated.

After the deadline, all applications that meet initial requirements (rules) will be reviewed by our staff - candidates who get most points in our private staff voting will get an invite to the marvelous world of Gensokyo, together with introduction done by one of our staff members.

If you're still confused, check out how previous recruitment looked like. You can also read our introduction for new and interested members, which explains further group and various details, although if you make it in, you'll get more familiar with how things work. If you have some additional questions, it would be best if you joined our chat and asked - somebody for sure will be happy to answer, and explain in details particular subject you're interested in.

Useful links:
Website | Members | Rules | Introduction | Steam chat | Steam group | SG stats


This recruitment

Currently we're looking for up to 8 new members.

Mandatory giveaway for lurkers

We'll vote and choose lucky winners after finish of the giveaway above (deadline). Until then we're accepting applications. Giveaway is open for everybody of course.

If you decide to apply, please state it clearly so we won't have any doubts if you're interested in joining or just casually posting - we can't read people's minds yet. If you miss being considered as a candidate due to non-obvious comment, it'll be your own fault :3.

Good luck!


Candidates

In chronological order, updated from time to time.


Voting finished!

Congratulations to:

oblueknighto - 68
stehan1003 - 57
i2apier - 52
Sazz - 48
FallenKal - 38
oclaymoreo - 34
DeltaFelix309 - 32
Ruge99 - 30
steamergary - 29
GintheMayo - 25
kiokizz - 21
EggShen - 21

Better luck next time:

Wintermute75 - 16
JulianLikesGaming - 16
GodFeelling - 14
Fatality92 - 13
Drevorn - 12
PipTheCuteDemo - 10
Crossbourne - 9
harikaerif - 8
niceguyjon - 5
edwintan23 - 4
Erer08 - 3

(Not listed candidates didn't get any points)

Our staff will contact with lucky winners and proceed with introduction :3. Thanks for your interest!

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mmmm.....

kupya?

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Todokete?

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I volunteer as tribute blood sacrifice. I like to give away what I can and it's always good to know it's going to a good home. More groups with active chats is always a good thing. I keep popping into group chats to say hello and then finding them dead. Sometimes chatting nonsense when I don't have time to actually game is just what the doctor ordered.

Just spent a drunken weekend playing 100% Orange Juice with my brother not having a clue what we were doing but that was fun. We all need more of that goodness.

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I do everything drunk, sobriety is overrated.

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blood sacrifice

perfect

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It's a dirty job but someone's gotta do it.

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I keep popping into group chats to say hello and then finding them dead.

Oh so you have already visited our chat :D

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Touhou is one of the few that is active which is impressive given the small size of the group.

Of the 24 groups I'm currently in only nine have members in chat. Of those only the Payday 2 group chat is active. The only other one I see regular activity on is the Steam gifts group chat. The groups I'm in range from under 100 members to over 900000 members and none of them are region specific so time zones aren't really an issue. The fact is that the vast majority of steam users don't use group chats. A groups forums might be active but it just isn't the same as joining a live chat and having a bit of banter with the boys/girls/cats/pigeons.

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oh yes this group i looking to join since i knew about. that would be really nice to come in.
so let's try :)

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A dedicated new user. Give him a chance, Touhous!

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oh thats really nice of you :) Thanks

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+1 cause eeeevvvv said so.

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+1 because I trust eeev's recommendation

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hehe but it's good to have a +1 from you :) thanks

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+1

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+1

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interested if archi is interested. open the door and count me in ;)

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I won't apply for membership, not today, nor in the near future, because all I can offer is "full value bundle trash" that I'm sure most of you already own. And I wouldn't want to screw my nice ratio with unbundled "anime weeb trash".
Although I'd surely play them, despite having a huge backog.

That said, my ratio is better than yours... like, 6 times better... for now

TL;DR you're all weebs :3 And that's a nice thing :3
Have you ever considered making a contest for who is the biggest weeb? You could call it "MasterWeeb :3"

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17:29 - MaduRUDE: !ai sing a song for Madu
17:29 - zinnerzPT: is steam calling me a weeb?
17:29 - zinnerzPT: well I do own a fuckton of visual novels
17:29 - MaduRUDE: oh ye
17:29 - zinnerzPT: even tho i never played any
17:29 - MaitreVaati: .
17:29 - MaduRUDE: dead
17:29 - zinnerzPT: . to you too, kero
17:29 - MaitreVaati: .
ArchiBoT: MADUUUUUUUUU
17:29 - MaitreVaati: there ¦3
17:29 - MaduRUDE: no
17:29 - MaduRUDE: I need the weeaboo one
17:29 - MaitreVaati: right :v
17:30 - zinnerzPT: Madu is the african kid
17:30 - MaitreVaati: .
ArchiBoT: MADUUUUUUUUU-kete♫
17:30 - MaduRUDE: THE FILTHY FRANK ONE
17:30 - MaitreVaati: :3<
17:30 - MaduRUDE: damn Bot
17:30 - MaitreVaati: ohhh
17:30 - Ignatius Vulcan: Awww, I want my own quotes as well :(
17:30 - MaduRUDE: I needed it to make a point
17:30 - MaitreVaati: .
ArchiBoT: Yes I'm a weeaboo A filthy weeaboo
17:30 - Unnatural: https://steamcommunity-a.akamaihd.net/economy/emoticon/doubt
17:30 - MaitreVaati: this one? :v
17:30 - MaduRUDE: yes

tl;dr it's me, Bot confirms

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Weeb :3

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I'm not entirely ruling out the possibility to join the chat, though.

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full value bundle trash?
I've been doing that for over a year.. been working so far

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It could work for me if I had a steady stream of keys, but my supplies are dwindling lately...
I'll just barely make it to Level 5 once I'm done.

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I don't have any steady stream of keys, yet it still works

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Weeb :3

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Rules complicated, brain not work :(

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It's actually very simple to follow!

  • 0.75 group-only ratio (This means the ratio is separate from SG)
  • You earn points when giveaways end with winners, bundle games cost the same as the value of the game (Not real CV value, the price of the game, ex; Bad Rats costs 1 point since it costs 1$), unbundled games are worth twice as much points (ex; Tales of Zestiria is worth 100 points and it costs 50$).
  • If you join the group, you have to earn 10 points in your first 2 weeks as a "fresh meat", when you accomplish that, you are now a full member, being able to earn or spend a minimum of 20 points for 2 months, to not fall in inactivity.
  • Obviously, we like to joke around, but you should adhere to respect your members and be nice.

I can show you more rules, but you'll be taught once you manage to join, but above are like the core rules.

Hope I have helped you :)

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:) Thanks

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can I join? plox.

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What I would say at a job interview

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If I have any chance, I'd like to join :3

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Sadly too shy for chat groups, but I hope the search goes well ^^
Always loved hearing about 2hu

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I would like to join, invite me please! I meet all requirements and agree to follow group rules.

8 years ago
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So weebs

:<

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Yes group full of them.

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WeebMasterRace

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Save a spot for me after 2 months :)

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+1

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Hey, Martin. What's up?

+1

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hey man!

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can i join and leech for teh profitz?
TODOKETE

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No.

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Hmm... I wonder...

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I guess I can formulate this question...

Can I join? :|

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-1

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:| But... But I sacrificed myself for a 2hu...

It... It doesn't count? :|

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I understand that you want to get kicked once again so you can apply.

Alright :3.

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Meme

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Memes

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Choose me bots

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Can i put in an application, i like puzzle gibs like your last event, in fact i have 2 going atm

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Apply as a candidate ; )

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I want in :3

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Final day, so I'll give it a try: I'd like to apply this time. :3

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+1 for super ratio :3

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+1 for cat avatar

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+1 :D

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+1 for catz

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+1

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Last hour bump.

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yay:) BUMP

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I guess the recruitment window is now closed.
Let the Weeb Wars begin!

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-1 for being late

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I didn't want to apply anyway, I'm just here for the blood spilling weeb wars :3

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-1 for reverse psychology attempt :doubt:

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+1

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Thank you for your interest in joining Touhou Giveaways!

Time's up, so all candidates are now listed in the OP, and voting phase has begun. Results will be available in ~48 hours, and posted in the thread.

Good luck :3.

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Let there be (weeb) blood :3

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Replace that Thug with weeb and it will be good

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I would, but I can't access GIMP on my mobile phone during a meeting

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Well, that's what my phone provided as a possible edit :D

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Oh hey guys, i heard you're recruiting

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I helped

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+1 for help

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I don't mind about the group - as I am probably too annoying for most :) (my sense of humour tends to grate on people, even though I try to not annoy) - but I had to say that I really love those themes in the shop - they made me smile :)

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Closed 8 years ago by JustArchi.