I would like to apply to this group, for the first giveaway i was thinkin one of these:
Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide
Epistory - Typing Chronicles
And would like to ask if there is an exception to the rules of reviews/rating if the game is on the wishlist of x+ members
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Hello Captwookie,
1) Both the games you suggested gotten 0 entries when they were given away in our group, and as our rules say:
• New members first giveaway must have at least 20 entries when it's finished. Begging for entries is forbidden.
So both will not fit as a "new member giveaway"
2) Sorry, but there is no such exception. Our group rules require the following minimum from a game:
• Each giveaway must have 1,000+ reviews on Steam and 60%+ Steam rating OR 100+ reviews on Steam and 80%+ Steam rating. Games with 10,000+ reviews on Steam are allowed regardless of their steam rating.
There is no games that is wishlisted by a significant number of members and does not pass this criterion.
P.S.
There are now instructions on how to check entries of a game yourself (see bottom of post).
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Just checked and i dont have anything that guarantees the 20 entries, most of the games that get 20+ entries are unbundled and i dont have the means to give those type of games
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That's not quite accurate.
HumbleBundle monthly headliners consistently get high entry numbers in our group.
For example this month's "Warhammer: Vermintide 2 - Collector's Edition" got 30+ entries, and even "Cultist Simulator" got 18 entries at the beginning of February.
Another example is "Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel" which got 19 entries when it was given away earlier this month. And it's been bundled 5 times.
So as you can see, there are plenty of 3-games-for-$12 or even 7-games-for-$12 bundles you can buy that have game suitable as "new member" giveaways in our group.
I do agree that you probably won't find any 10-games-for-$1 bundles with suitable games.
But there is a reason our group is called "Quality Games Giveaways". There are plenty of other groups that give away bundled games of crappy quality. This is not our thing.
Our group is only for quality games out there. Be they unbundled, bundled or even free games.
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Please make sure you read all our rules.
For example:
GENERAL RULES
• At least Level 3 on SteamGifts
• If you're new to SteamGifts, you need to be a member for at least 3 months, and be a member of at least one other closed group (a group where you need approval to join)
• For users below level 5: User must have a positive Real CV ratio (Check ratio here) OR Positive SteamGifts won/sent ratio
• Clean slate at SteamRep (https://steamrep.com)
• Steam profile has to be public
• Multiple or unredeemed wins within the last year - are forbidden.
• You must try to keep a positive group ratio
• Do not blacklist other members
• Be nice and civil to other members (for instance, if you win, please say thanks to the poster)
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I was considering joining the group but just noticed the minimum entry requirement for the first GA has risen recently from 17 to 18 and now doubled the original amount from when I first posted to 20. Why was it decided to increase it by that much? Does it go up when a new member gets added? Looking at that site you provided in the OP, the past couple months even some of the unbundled GAs didn't reach 20 entries. I have a decent amount of games that meet the requirements listed for the group but that minimum entry is really high. Any plans to lower it?
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it is a dynamic number which I change according to entry numbers of the previous month. The goal is to keep it in the top 20% of group giveaways. Originally it was 12, but it rose over time as the number of members grew. (It's much easier to get 12 entries for your GA from 100 group members, than from 50 members, for example).
We've had some departures last month, so I now updated it according to last month's stats, and it now stands at 16.
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I thought it was originally 10 entries, but I very well could be mistaken.
I had a question I'd like to ask before applying. The rule "New members CANNOT enter any group giveaways until their first giveaway is finished. (Finished = marked as received by the winner)." This applies only to exclusive giveaways to QGG only and not to shared group/whitelist giveaways correct?
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Right. Ok so if it's shared with another group I'm in like PA it's ok to enter then. Just wanted to make sure.
I'd like to apply for the group. My first GA would be Tooth & Tail.
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EDIT: After talking with Mdk25 I've decided to stick with group.
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No problem, just keep in mind that the one that got 22 entries lasted for 5 days, and the one that got 14 entries lasted for 3 days.
Part of the reason we ask new member GAs to last for 7 days (at least) is do that as many people as possible have a chance to join them.
Some people only check SteamGifts once in a few days, some once a week, others only on weekends.... The more time GA runs, the more entries it collects.
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I'd love to join. For first GA, I'm thinking of Project Highrise.
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Hi, the game you suggested for your "new member GA" (Project Highrise) received only 8 entries last time it was given away in the group:
http://www.sgmt.name:8080/SGMT/CheckGameGiveaways?group_webpage=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.steamgifts.com%2Fgroup%2F6HSPr%2Fqgg-group&game_name=Project+Highrise.&start_date=
How to check how many entries a game received when it was given away in QGG:
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I think Prison Architect will probably be more popular then?
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Hi, I see from your giveaway history that you have not given away many games that would pass our group rules.
Are you sure you will be able to create both a monthly GA (with even higher standards) and the "new member GA", if we accept you to our group?
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Human Fall Flat is really hard to say, as far as I can see it was never given away in QGG, but also is not wishlisted by anyone.
Welp forgot about colon while serching. So, it is wishisted by 8 members, but also last time it got only 6 entries.
You can also checking it by yourself.
games given away in QGG
group wishlist
Also, I'm not in charge here, just trying to help. :P
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Are you familiar with the returning members rules?
• Returning user needs to create a "new member giveaway" on the month of his return. Which needs to comply with all NEW MEMBER rules described above, except the "New members CANNOT enter any group giveaways until their first giveaway is finished" rule.
• Upon re-entering the group, the user needs to verify his group ratio (value-wise and amount-vise) is positive. If his group ratio is negative, he needs to immediately create the GAs needed to rectify the situation.
What is going to be your "new member giveaway" game?
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Please read our group rules.
• At least Level 3 on SteamGifts
• If you're new to SteamGifts, you need to be a member for at least 3 months, and be a member of at least one other closed group (a group where you need approval to join)
• For users below level 5: User must have a positive Real CV ratio (Check ratio here) OR Positive SteamGifts won/sent ratio
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Hello, I wanted to join. Do I need to be lvl 3 for that to happen?
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Hi,
That's an excellent question!
Our rules about users new to SteamGifts are:
• At least Level 3 on SteamGifts
• If you're new to SteamGifts, you need to be a member for at least 3 months, and be a member of at least one other closed group (a group where you need approval to join)
• For users below level 5: User must have a positive Real CV ratio (Check ratio here) OR Positive SteamGifts won/sent ratio
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My account is 3 months old and I am a member of Playing Appreciated Group. Does that qualify me with Option 2?
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Yes, that is correct.
However, to join the group you need to qualify by all our rules, not just one of them.
Our full list of rules for joining members is:
• At least Level 3 on SteamGifts
• If you're new to SteamGifts, you need to be a member for at least 3 months, and be a member of at least one other closed group (a group where you need approval to join)
• For users below level 5: User must have a positive Real CV ratio (Check ratio here) OR Positive SteamGifts won/sent ratio
• Clean slate at SteamRep (https://steamrep.com)
• Steam profile has to be public
• Multiple or unredeemed wins within the last year - are forbidden.
• You must try to keep a positive group ratio
• Do not blacklist other members
• Be nice and civil to other members (for instance, if you win, please say thanks to the poster)
And you can read our full group rules here: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/QGG-Group/discussions/0/1694919808756635525/
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Ah thank you for clarifying. I'll contact you again when I reach lvl 3 (if I remember :P)
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Hi Melkorck,
Thank you for your interest.
Please see our rules written at the top of this thread.
Especially our rules about users new to SteamGifts:
• At least Level 3 on SteamGifts
• If you're new to SteamGifts, you need to be a member for at least 3 months, and be a member of at least one other closed group (a group where you need approval to join)
• For users below level 5: User must have a positive Real CV ratio (Check ratio here) OR Positive SteamGifts won/sent ratio
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Ash of Gods: Redemption. Due to pass record is over 16 parcippitate. But wonder it obstructed with review rule or not
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I'd like to join with a June new member giveaway of Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare® (90% @ 7K reviews) which would be a first for the group but seems to be on enough members wishlists to get 16+ entries. Looks like a number of quality GAs get more entries than # of wishlist listings, correct?
I just became Level 5 but regardless I have all positive ratios so I'll do the same within the group using games that fit the monthly & general GA rules.
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Hi FifflarenVintage,
Thank you for reaching out.
I have some concerns I would like to discuss with you before we continue:
Thanks,
Mdk
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Hello again,
Therefore I cannot accept you to our group at this point.
Thanks,
Mdk
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Hi khayolin,
Yes, indeed we have 1 mandatory GAs per month.
In addition, if you need to be away from SteamGifts for a while, we have our "skipping a month" policies which allow you to not create a monthly GA as long as you're not active in the group (limited to a 6-month period at a time).
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Hi khayolin,
Unfortunately this game will not get you nearly enough entries to qualify for a "new member giveaway", as it got much less entries when it was previously given away in our group.
How to check how many entries a game received when it was given away in QGG:
Thanks,
Mdk
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Hello, although I am currently just one month on SteamGifts, I would like to join.
I already participate in two closed groups, and have positive ratio.
My first giveaway could be Bioshock Infinite.
Regards
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Hi NinjaGaiden,
I really appreciate your enthusiasm, and you seem to have accomplished much since you joined only a month ago.
However, our rules stipulate that:
• If you're new to SteamGifts, you need to be a member for at least 3 months, and be a member of at least one other closed group (a group where you need approval to join)
If you're serious in your application - I would love to see you reapply in 2 months from now.
Thanks,
Mdk
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Mdk, thanks for your straight answer, we talk later on then.
Thanks
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I would like to check the group out... I think I have most of the rules down but there are quite a lot. Mostly interested in swapping "good" bundle keys (duplicates from older bundles for humble monthlies I have wishlisted). Would that be something that can happen in the group?
I looked through my old keys, I wanted to give away Pony Island but it's under the dollar amount, so will Chroma Squad be likely to get the minimum number of entries?
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Hi fradigit,
Thank you for reaching out.
I have some concerns I would like to discuss with you before we continue:
How to check how many entries a game received when it was given away in QGG:
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Thanks for the tool! Do you think FTL or Fez would work? The only FTL giveaway got 10 entries over a year ago, and it appears no one has given away Fez. I found a wishlist tool for the group and it seems they are both around 10.
As to point 1, I can handle monthly giveaways but, as said before, they will probably be keys from older bundles. Still great games, so good that I already bought them before the bundle :)
I do have one more question. It seems a lot of giveaways for the group have less than 5 entries, will those giveaway values not count toward the SG contributor value? Not a dealbreaker either way, I just don't think that rule existed when I first signed up for SG.
EDIT: Stardew Valley seems to be on more wishlists, I will do that if it's acceptable.
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Please let me know if our rules are acceptable by you, and if you want to continue with your application.
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Our group name is also a statement of purpose. We strive to create an environment where all our members can have access to Quality Game Giveaways and a proper chance to win them.
It is a simple aim, or at least, it should be. Since the conception of the group, roughly 6 years have passed and time has shown us that while a goal might appear simple and direct, it will still require a proper structure for it to work. This means that our group rules came into shape after countless revisions and discussions, and while there is always room for flexibility and change, the most important thing is that they are there for good reason: to make things as fair as possible for everyone and ensure that only those who want the same things stay in the same group.
So if you....
...like to give back and enjoy quality games giveaways, this is the group for you.
...like for your games to be played and play the games you win, this can be the group for you.
Here are some giveaways that got 12+ entries in our group in the last month (you can see the top 10 from previous months here)
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey
Endling - Extinction is Forever
Eastward
Tails of Iron
Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition
Star Renegades
ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
A Plague Tale: Requiem (6 copies)
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
Yumeutsutsu Re:Master
Dragon Age™ Inquisition
Lust Theory - Season 1
Spin Rhythm XD
Ben 10
Axiom Verge
Starship Troopers: Terran Command (3 copies)
QGG Main Group
QGG Special Game Group - HardCore - Game ended. Next Special Summer game in December
QGG Special Game Group - Casual - Game ended. Next Special Summer game in December
QGG Special Game Group - Casual- DeprecatedQGG High Tier Group- DeprecatedHow to join:
Group recruitment window is from the 1st to the 20th of each month.
GENERAL RULES
• At least Level 3 on SteamGifts
• Have given away "QGG Monthly"-quality games in the past
• If you're new to SteamGifts, you need to be a member for at least 3 months, and be a member of at least one other closed group (a group where you need approval to join).
• For users below level 5: User must have a positive Real CV ratio (Check ratio here) OR Positive SteamGifts won/sent ratio
• Clean slate at SteamRep (https://steamrep.com)
• Steam profile has to be public
• Multiple or unredeemed wins within the last year - are forbidden.
NEW MEMBERS FIRST GIVEAWAY
Please read these rules carefully, and only apply if you're sure you can follow them.
• New members need to create a giveaway in 48h upon receiving an invite to the group
• New members first giveaway must be a QGG group-exclusive giveaway
• New members first giveaway must last at least 7 days
• New members CANNOT enter any group giveaways until their first giveaway is finished. (Finished = marked as received by the winner)
• New members first giveaway must have at least 12 entries when it's finished. To check how many entries individual games received in QGG giveaways - see insturctions at the bottom.
• New members first giveaway counts as the monthly giveaway of the month he joined
• New members first giveaway cannot be region locked
• New members first giveaway must have at least 10P value, and one of the following:
(I recommend using the tool provided below, to checking how many entries it got last time this game was given away in the group, to prevent the situation where your first giveaway doesn't get enough entries, and you're forced to create a new one to replace it and wait another week)
For full list of rules, see our group rules page
Rules still unclear? Check here
How to check how many entries a game received when it was given away in QGG:
A word of advice: This is not one of those groups where nobody really checks what you do, so you can do whatever and nobody will care. This group is more similar to "Actually Playing Games" or "Playing Appreciated" where there are strict rules, and everyone needs to follow them to the T. If you're more a free spirit, who just wants to give some games and win some games, and not to think about it too much - this is not the group for you!
A word of advice #2: If you're thinking of joining the group, and entering as many giveaways as possible until you're kicked from the group - please don't!
Many have tried. All have failed. Our group management tool allows me to see exactly which GAs each member joins, and as soon as I detect new members trying this, this person is kicked from the group and blacklisted by all members.
Management of this group is done using the SGMT tool. All checks and verifications (new user, monthly, GA quality, etc.) are fully automatic.
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