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Update

This thread is no longer relevant as the spreadsheet is no longer publicly accessible after some people messed it up.
The project is still live however, and I will create a recruitment thread to invite interested users to a private group, where the new spreadsheet has been implemented. I have already invited the fifty-something users who where in the original spreadsheet. If you were in the "test run" and haven't received an invite to the group, please let me know and I will send you an invite. If you aren't a total stranger to me, you may also ask for an invite in the comments and I will invite you (providing you aren't a complete stranger who is barely active on Steamgifts. Just a precaution to ensure I don't invite the wrong people here).

As I said though, there WILL be a recruitment thread. Just not right now, as I am too tired to deal with invites at the moment. (since this morning, I spent something like five hours on this achievement thing non-stop. A guy deserves a break, no?) :P

The "official" recruitment thread will probably be live tomorrow.

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Hello Steamgifts, I would like to introduce you to one of the silliest, pointless thing I may have done so far.

We all love achievements, right? We hunt, claim and hoard them, even though they rarely are ever rewarding (unless if you consider e-peen size a reward). And to be honest, although I am not an achievements hunter, I have always wanted achievements on Steamgifts. And so, without further delay, I present you...

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Steamgifts Achievements - A Spreadsheet Experiment

Steamgifts Achievements is a project I have been considering for a while. Not having any coding knowledge to actually create an achievements userscript, I have been working on a second best idea. A spreadsheet where users are free to edit themselves and participate in an achievements hunt based around Steamgifts in general.

Now, I know what you’re thinking.“But jbond, you’re just going to leave a spreadsheet open to editing for all forum users to mess around? That CAN’T possibly be a good idea.” And you are perfectly correct. It’s a terrible idea, but one I am willing to experiment with. I’ll see how this goes. If it goes to shit, I’ll just dump the entire thing. Or find an alternate solution.

In the meantime, feel free to post suggestions and ideas. I need a crapload more achievements, as the spreadsheet barely skims the surface of what is possible to turn into achievements. So go wild, send suggestions and ideas my way, and I’ll catch up when and if I can. Or not. I don’t really know yet.

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Introductory FAQ

What the fuck is this?

Basically, a spreadsheet open to editing to anyone who can read this thread. Inside it, achievements are listed. Keep track of what you do on Steamgifts and add a checkmark to achievements as you earn them. It's really simple, there's nothing more to it.

How the fuck does this work?

Read the FAQ & Guide below. It's very simple.

Why the fuck would I participate?

There is absolutely no reason to do so. There are no giveaways (yet) and no prizes or rewards. This is as pointless as Steam achievements.

This seems like a terrible idea, really.

That's not a fucking question. But I'll allow it, and confirm - yes, this is a terrible idea. There is a massive chance of some users completely fucking up the spreadsheet. Hence why this is titled "A Spreadsheet Experiment". I ask all of you who will participate to follow the rules and common sense.

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The Spreadsheet

Steamgifts Achievements (Link removed)

FAQ & Guide (Link removed)

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And that's it. I'll be watching you all from my throne and make sure nothing fucks up. Let the experiment begin. Hopefully every participants will have fun or be amused by this idea. Please keep in mind that this is for fun and entertainment purpose only.

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