11/01/2013 - Currently running simultaneous consolation event

Hopefully you'll read the first line at least, so know that we no longer take new members, there will be a new topic for our next event's recruitement.

Our first event was a success, and here are some numbers that prove it:

  • 87 members
  • 170+ simultaneous ending quality giveaways (list)
  • 68 members got at least one win (some got 6 simultaneous wins!) (stats)
  • Highest entries giveaway had 74 entries, lowest was with just 2. (stats)

For those 19 that won nothing, we have created a consolation group (which was one of the winner's idea btw) were they get a second chance on more simultaneous ending giveaways (list)

Yes there were some small issues during the process, but I'm certain that the majority of our members enjoyed the event. Thus, there will be another event some time in the future (probably close to a Steam grand Sale). This topic will soon be closed and a new one will be created when it's time to invite those interested. Please don't ask for invites yet.


14/12/2012 - We are live

Aaaand we are live. Please post if you want an invite but make sure you read the following text and group's rules carefully. Viva la synchronization! :P

A bunch of invites have been sent. I may have missed some, either on purpose or by accident. So please reply to your comments if you still want an invite and I haven't contacted you. It's one man's job so be patient.

There are already some quality giveaways created. Here is a teaser. :)

There is a requirement of 150$ contribution value, but if you are close to that and still want to join please state what giveaway you plan to make and we may consider your entry ;)


13/12/2012 - The Idea

Hello SteamGifts forumers, I'd like to share my idea of a group with you and if you like it, then this group will go live.

So the ambitious plan for this group is to have quality giveaways that all end at the same time. Here are some details:

  • No giveaways of bundle listed or exploited games are allowed.
  • All giveaways must end at a specific time (1/1/2013 0:00 UTC/GMT). Check here for your location's time
  • There should be no giveaways of the same game created more than once (multiple copies in a giveaway are ok), so people can't win the same game twice.
  • Every member must create a giveaway until 29th of December 23:59 or they will be kicked from the group and giveaways they may win, will be re-rolled.

This way you may win 3-4 different games at once or win none at all. I have already created the group, but I'll start inviting people only after I see there are people interested in participating. Wouldn't want to end up with a 5 member group. You can check more details about the group here:

Group's Page

So what do you think?

1 decade ago*

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I'd like to join if a copy of Far Cry 2: Fortune's Edition is good enough. (EDIT: Or possibly something juicier from the sales... can't say yet :)

EDIT 2: Just saw the $150 requirement, never mind then.

1 decade ago
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/handraise

1 decade ago
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Sounds pretty fun. Not sure what I'll donate yet (may wait for winter sales to start), but I'm definitely interested.

1 decade ago
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Do we have to create a giveaway right after joining? Or can we hold off on creating giveaways until the sales start. If we can wait I'd like an invite.

1 decade ago
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As stated in the group's description:
"You do not have to create a giveaway right when you join the group, but if you are late then you will have less options on games to choose from"

;)

1 decade ago
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Ah, I assumed all the pertinent information was in the OP on this thread. Thanks for clarifying.

1 decade ago
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I WANT TO JOIN FOR SURE! :D

1 decade ago
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Sounds fun. I'd be down for sure if you'll have me.

1 decade ago
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Thanks!

1 decade ago
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I'd like to join.

1 decade ago
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If I could get an invite I'd submit a copy of Dawn of War II: Retribution – The Last Standalone, A Virus Named TOM, M&M Clash of Heroes or P0rtal :3

1 decade ago
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Nice idea, I'd like to join if possible :)

1 decade ago
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I'm really interested too!

1 decade ago
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May I have an invite kind sir?

1 decade ago
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Sounds fun, count me in.

1 decade ago
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That's a nice gesture.

Too bad I've got nothing to give away now otherwise I will request to join this group.

1 decade ago
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"no giveaways of the same game created" is a difficult rule, I think. Especially when you can't just see a current list of all the giveaways for a particular group. You can manually update a list in the group, but it's not instant. If you join, expect to have some deleted giveaways on your profile.

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That's true. That's why there is the rule to have 24 hours between the giveaway's creation and start, so that we could sort that out. Also it is suggested that members that create giveaways post them on the group's profile, as a mean to "dibs".

I'm sure though that even if there are duplicate giveaways we might eventually keep them both. I believe that duplicate ones will only happen if people rush to create giveaways of daily deals...

1 decade ago
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I believe that duplicate ones will only happen if people rush to create giveaways of daily deals...

Which is what happens in a lot of mandatory giveaways, unfortunately. But I don't think too many people would be upset about there being multiple giveaways of some hot games. I don't think getting rerolls would be a problem.

I am very interested in the group though! Although my contributions won't be big games because I'm currently out of a job :(

1 decade ago
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Heck, I love the idea. Add me, please!

1 decade ago
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hmm

1 decade ago
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Invite, as I said I will go with castle crashers.

1 decade ago
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As I said in chat, I'm interested in that idea, would like an invite :D

1 decade ago
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I like the idea, right now I can only suggest Rome: Total War but I should come with something more during upcoming sales ;).

1 decade ago
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Hey! I'd like an invite :) is don't starve good enough?

1 decade ago
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Someone already created a giveaway for that sorry :)

1 decade ago
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well as I cannot catch you online (you are, but prolly AFK) I'll ask here ;) 1st - do we need to create giveaway right after entering group or can we wait for winter sale? ^^ 2nd - what's the estimated number of group members?

Also if I can create giveaway around 20-21st december I'd like to join ;) Got almost 300$ contributor and also has 12 games being given away right now ;)

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We chatted, so I guess you don't need an answer here to right?

But in case others have the same questions:

  1. No you don't, but you have to create at least one by the 29th December 2012 23.59 GMT/UTC
  2. There is a cap of 100 members
1 decade ago
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Nice idea, would like an invite - got 30 or so games/keys just idling away, so I'm sure there's something suitable in the bunch. If not, sales, sales everywhere :)

1 decade ago
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Can i get an invite?

1 decade ago
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plz invite me =)

1 decade ago
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I would like to get an invite.

1 decade ago
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Hm, actually sounds interesting. I don't have an income for these "you must make a giveaway" groups though, so sorry. :/
(Yes, I don't know why I had to post this. No, don't ask me why. O_o)

1 decade ago
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Well your profile shows you do make occasional high valued giveaways. No-one forces you to join the group so no need to say sorry :)

1 decade ago
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Closed 1 decade ago by tragikos.