I'd better get it off my chest now, before the holidays get so busy that I might forget.

SteamGifts, I think it's time we reevaluated our relationship. Now, let me be clear about this -- it's not you, it's me. I'm afraid the old spark just isn't there anymore I've noticed I'm not giving you the attention you deserve, and... I'm sorry. I really am. But I have to be honest with myself, and with you, and I just feel you deserve better, so... I guess this is the end.

So to cut a long joke short: the end of 2015 also marks the end of my SteamGifts, um, career I'd guess you call it. I've had a blast making random strangers on the Internet happy with gifts in all shapes and sizes, making my own group, being in groups, solving puzzles, making a lame one of my own, playing Santa... but time moves on, priorities change, and I've decided to cut my time on this site short and save the money I've been spending on all those gifts for a better cause. I know, inconceivable, how can there be a better cause than you? Well, turns out, the better cause is me. I know, I was surprised too. :-)

Now, we're not parting on unhappy terms in this time of good cheer. Of course I'm still going to stuff your stockings this Christmas -- update your wishlists now and keep an eye on the forums, you'll thank me later. All pending giveaways will finish in an orderly fashion, and looking at what I've still got, I'm going to go over 500 sent gifts before I'm done. Well... merry Christmas and/or happy holidays in advance, and maybe see you around... you never know!

...are you still here? What, are you waiting for something? You think there's a giveaway here? You're right, of course. Enter at your own risk... it might be dangerous.

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Good luck and wishing you the best!

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Nudi! SG won't be the same without you D:
I wish you the best in your future projects, and hopefully some day you decide to come back to SG. :)

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very generous of you thank you!

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Suuuuure. You're going to leave... You can quit at any time... You're not an addict.... But what about all those people who'll be left without Barbie?

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Second Barbie game hit steam just recently!

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Goodbye karma master and thank you for your generous gifts for the sg community.All the best for the future ;-)

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Cheers and good luck to you

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Thanks Nudi, all the best to ya and you're always welcome to visit! :)

8 years ago
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RIP Nudiustertian, gone too soon. you will be missed, dearly.

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Jeez, no need to be dramatic about it. I'm certainly not going to rest. :-P

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wait, you're not dying, no terminal illness?
that's good news :D

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Of course not! I'd never spend my money on something so frivolous as to stave off my own death. Pfff.

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i blame xarabas

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Bump with best wishes :)

Oh and yes... Too Soon™

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All the very best to you with your plans, I hope you manage to save up.for.whatever you're saving up.for ❤

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Would you believe me if I said it's a 100,000 copy giveaway?

...if you would, my work here is done. But unfortunately it's not true.

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Pfff a 100.000? That's no good. Giving away just 1 copy makes the whole thing feel more exclusive xD

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Goodbye mate and good luck

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Maaaan, you've won way too few games in contrast to those you've given away.

I hope that karma was paying attention, and that you get some kind of awesome backwash of luck or something for your generosity. Seriously think for a moment the number of people who got their day brightened by a "YOU WON A THING FOR FREE" alert thanks to you.

Here's hoping you at least have an awesome christmas, and things go your way in your life away from SGifts (or uh... the internet, I suppose?) <3

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"Seriously think for a moment the number of people who got their day brightened by a "YOU WON A THING FOR FREE" alert thanks to you."

That's my secret, Captain... That was always my karma.

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Just like the times change in personal level, so do things in the community. But who knows, maybe you will be returning one day. The option is always open. But if not, farewell and hope the times will be beneficial to you. You certainly have given a lot to this community, more than anyone should be. Hope the memories will stay sweet for the road ahead. :)

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Merry Christmas, Nudiustertian! See you around!

8 years ago
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Farewell and good luck with your stuff

8 years ago
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J-Just let it goo :(

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Thanks for all you've done and still continue to do on your way out. I'm glad you realize that you're worth it; it wasn't a surprise to me at all.

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Enjoy the holidays and take care! :3
Wish you all the best for 2016.

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All the best to you for upcoming Xmas and everything after that too :-)

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Damn it, I couldn't convince you to stay longer.

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Yes, you have failed. Like Yoda, you must now go into exile.

I wouldn't make it last more than a few minutes, though.

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My horse and me keep riding
We don't like being tied

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Take care and thank you for all the great giveaways! Hope you have a happy holidays!

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That's what happens if you decide to start playing a P2W, very time-consuming game called RealLife™ I guess :p

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Nudi, say it ain't so. I won't pretend to know you well, but that doesn't change the fact that I'm a still a little bummed. At the same time, though, life is never static, interests and priorities change, and our time is precious and limited resource, and I hope you'll make the most of yours and do whatever makes you happiest. :)

And in memory of the perpetual Portal initiative...

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I was actually just thinking that I have to go back on my word and break the perpetual gifting initiative. It's like you read my mind.

I'm going to be quite sad about that one. Of course, it's going to go on sale next week as sure as gaben's still overweight, so there'll be one last round of the no-longer-perpetual initiative.

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I'm sorry to hear this Nudi but wish you all the best and since I consider myself an optimist most of the time I'm looking forward to being still around for your return :)

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Haha, you remind me of this!

Oh... I made myself sad.

8 years ago
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Seymour always makes me teary eyed.

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