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Welcome to Seashells and Wrapping Paper 2012, Summer Gifting Event!
Sponsored by The Greatest Gift of All Guild
Co-Hosted by Lnk1001 and TheBlackCatLentheritia
This is an event to celebrate summer with others through the fantastic process of anonymous gifting! By doing so you will make friends and have a great time this loving season. But beware - Anonymous gifting can be extremely addicting!
Remember to keep your identity a secret. It's much more enjoyable that way!
Want to join in the fun? As long as you mention Seashells and Wrapping Paper somewhere in the message that accompanies your gift, the recipient should know which thread the gift is from! However, if you want to be sure, just make sure to include the name and URL of this thread. Here is a possible gifting message you could send:
You have been shined on by summer’s seashells and wrapping paper! You can be someone else’s present too! Spread the love by sending an anonymous gift with this message. And please come chat and make friends at our [url=http://tinyurl.com/sea-n-paper]summer gifting thread[/url]
Please take a few minutes to read the information below to ensure you have a better understanding of this event, and how to play along nicely.
If you read nothing else... in a nutshell:
Gifts are Anonymous
Recent Visitors are off
Do not beg or only talk about your quests.
Take any dramas to PM, ask a guild crew for help if need be. Include page number.
Chatting and being friendly, sticking around, and having a
viewable profile with a wish list with items of various values will help!
Updates and News:
06/18/2012 - Thread Opens! (already crazy busy!)
06/18/2012 - New FAQ answered about how to gift alchemy and game items! See FAQ post for the answer!
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TOS is, as always, in effect
Respect others
Treat everyone as though they were important. Because they are. The person who sets the event up isn't the only important person. We are based from a guild that has many people who all worked together to make this happen time and again. And we want to maintain a celebratory happy atmosphere.
If you have an issue or want to discuss sensitive topics, please take it to PMs or ask a regular to help you.
No Begging
No complaining, whining, advertising, or STAT POSTING!
Stat posting is saying how many gifts you've given and/or how many you've received. It often comes off as begging and showing off. If you like to keep track (and many people do) please do so in a private area. Perhaps a word file on your own computer, or a private locked journal. Feel free to share your dream avatars! Just please don't ask for donations or specific items.
Use proper posting etiquette
This means no page stretching, or excessive image posting.
This particularly comes into play when quoting, and when you use post styles. Please try to keep the quote rivers from getting to be too long, and delete the images and post styles from the quotes. I love post styles and they're great for giving your posts a theme. Just keep in mind their size please.
Also, please don't quote this first page. Or, if you really need to- erase all the irrelevant information. If you need to share most of any of these posts - just direct them here to read it.
Anonymous gifts and PMs must be turned on.
This is an event based entirely around these systems. They are vital to the event's success.
Have a readily visible wishlist somewhere.
It can be on your profile, journal, signature; but make sure it is somewhere and that you clearly express what items you want. If you don't want anything in particular, please still pick out items for your wishlist. Those without a wishlist may be less likely to be chosen to receive gifts by some.
Items on your wishlist need to vary in expense.
Pick out some items that are reasonably cheap, moderately expensive and obscenely costly. That way, no matter what your gifter's budget, they can afford something that you'd like. I recommend trying to have at least 5 items in each cost category.
Feel free to gift art
Although art has no official in-game value, if the artist takes the time and effort, it can be treasured above anything else.
Do not reveal your identity to anyone.
Guessing and speculation are part of the game, but please keep who gifts whom secret. If you figure someone out, congrats - but please keep it to yourself!
Do not spend more than you are willing to.
There are no gift restrictions. If you are not comfortable with spending all of your gold, then don't. You don't have to buy Monthly Collectibles for every gift. Spend what you'd be comfortable to part with.
Be gracious and grateful.
Be appreciative of each other. Remember the spirit of this season and this event. Thanking people for the item you received is nice.
Turn recent visitors off on your profile.
Maybe you’re a famous movie star, or just genuinely popular. You can however keep track of who visits your profile with the recent visitors option, it is suggested that to maintain anonymity with the gifting, you turn this off when you participate with the gifting.
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How do I know this isn't a scam?
If you suspect that this is a scam then there isn't very much I can say to convince you otherwise. However, I will say for the record that this is not a scam. This thread has been made solely for the joy of giving.
How do I sign up?
You simply say that you would like to join by posting in this thread! No secret word, no complicated handshake! Just let us know you’re in here and get to gifting!
When does the event start/end?
This event will run from June 18, 2012 - August 12, 2012. After the event is over, we will return to our regular gifting thread until the next event, Ghosting!
Why do you only send anonymous gifts?
We do it this way so that no one feels indebted to anyone in particular. And since we don't post stats on how much anyone has gifted either, the only motivator here is to have fun spreading joy.
How do I pick who to gift?
You can gift anyone you like. They don’t even have to be here in this thread. It helps a lot if the person has a viewable profile; and a wishlist that has items of a wide variety of values. Everything from under 1k and up. Being friendly, active, and playing by the event rules is also a factor to some people.
How do I gift anonymously?
First, buy the item you want to gift. Now, go to your inventory and click on its icon. There will be a number of options available to you now; click the purple one that says "GIVE AS GIFT". This will bring you to the gift wrapping page. Choose the color you want your gift to be, Type in your recipient's name, write your message, check the "Give this gift anonymously?" button, enter your password, confirm and presto! All done!
Here's an animated gif that walks you through the steps. But if that goes too fast, there are links to the screenshots below!
I forgot to check anonymous! Now my recipient knows who I am!
These things happen; mistakes occur. Don't worry about it. But do continue to send gifts! Don't let a small setback like this spoil your fun! If you were using a gifting alias, either ask them not to share it, or makeup a new one.
What is a Gifting Alias?
In recent event’s, several participants started using an alias in their message. They’d include a line that says “From the Glomping Elf” or “from the Mewing Gifter”. If you would like to do that, it’s fine, just keep your identity secret! If you plan on becoming one of our regulars, perhaps you might consider keeping your alias for the next event too!
For whatever reason, I cannot use the gifting option. Can I use the trade feature to send my gifts?
We highly encourage you be remain ANONYMOUS. That’s the whole point here. So please try to keep that theme using gifting. However, sometimes glitches happen. If trading is really your only way – use a mule that has no connection to your main account. Make sure you don’t say who you really are in the profile, or your posts in other threads. Use different pictures in your signature and profile.
I want to send art. How do I do that?
There have been many suggestions as to how one should go about this. The three best ideas regarding art are:
1. Send the URL in a note attached to a small item.
2. Use a mule and simply PM the picture to your recipient.
3. PM the picture to RandomAnonymousGifter along with the name of the recipient and a note. It will get to the proper recipient, we promise biggrin
I want to give game items or alchemy items. But I can only trade them!
You can Trade the items to RandomAnonymousGifter with a PM telling him where they are to go. We promise it will get where it needs to go!
I have some items on my wishlist already. Do I have to add more?
If all of those items are expensive, then you must add more items to your wishlist. MCs and EIs are expensive items and it is unreasonable to expect people to get you them for this event. Is this to say you can't have MCs and EIs on your wishlist? No. And there are some incredibly generous gifters out there!
It is a good rule of thumb to have at least five items worth 1,000 or less gold sprinkled throughout your wishlist at any given time. That way, no matter what his or her budget is, gifters can afford something you'd like.
I haven't received a gift. What's going on?
Please remember the point of this event is to give. If you stay and chat, play by the rules, and make sure your profile is visible and your wishlist is appropriately stocked; then I’m sure you will get some gifts eventually. Also, not everyone is gifting all the time. Sometimes we just chat and make friends. Be patient and just try to have fun. If your fun is dependent on getting gifts, this might not be the place for you.
I have received only Daily Chance items or trash and I have been giving people things off their wishlists. This isn't fair.
It's kinda insulting to call gifts "trash". Some gifters, in an attempt to keep gifting despite being new or poor, will sometimes gift cheaper items. Sometimes it’s in an effort to keep gifting through the whole event. But they thought of you, and were kind enough to share what they do have. Also, sometimes those types of cheaper items are sent so they can send you a message requesting you to add more to your wishlist that they can afford – or something along those lines.
At the same time, please try to make your gifts thoughtful. Unless a person is questing a certain type of loot, or several of one cheap item – please try to make it an item they can enjoy.
How do I turn Recent Visitors off?
To turn off Recent Visitors; you can do one of two things. One go to the Account Settings Page; then go to the 'Profile Options' setting. (this can be found by the gear at the end of the my gaia tab- the arrow creates a drop down list) Scroll to the bottom of the page and uncheck the box and be sure to save. Or you can go to your profile and hit edit; and delete the box. This is usually easiest
I have a question that hasn't been covered by this FAQ. Where should I ask it?
Post it up here in the thread. As a result of all these events, we have many lovely helpful people, who if they know the answer would be thrilled to help! If not, please PM either TheBlackCatLentheritia or Lnk1001 and if we don’t know, we’ll do our best to help you find the answer.
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Why yes, we are a guild. We are most active during our events, and in our public Random Gifting Thread. We are not so terribly elite or difficult to join. These events also double a bit as our recruiting drive. We love inviting new active passionate members! If you post in the event often, being friendly and helpful, and play by the rules; We'd be more than happy to have you aboard. If you would like to join us you can send a PM to GGoaGuild or Lnk1001. Also feel free to visit us Here. That is our home thread, where we hang-out between events.
We tend to run events approximately every 2-3 months. And you're welcome to join us at those events no matter if you're in the guild or not! Our regular events are:
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Want to run a contest? PM Lnk1001 and we'll get you set up!
Game Index
Raffle
Cosplay Contest for Game of Thrones
Invo Tektek
Normal Tektek
Water Balloon Banaza
Random Tektek Contest!
Raffle RUN BY: Lnk1001
Basically, tickets will be for sale the entire event. Tickets cost 100 gold each; You can buy tickets by sending a trade titled "Raffle Tickets x(the number you want to buy)" with the proper amount of gold to Lnk1001. The tickets will go in order, so say you want five tickets, you'll get 1-5; there isn't a special set of numbers and no limit on how many tickets you can buy. On the last day of the event I will generate a random number and who ever owns the ticket will be announced the winner. The prizes will then be sent via trade to the winner.
Money Raised/Prizes:
Money from tickets: 59,000g
SPECIAL additional prize from Aalyve Wyyre Charity: 100,000g
SPECIAL additional prize from Blackgry: Sharktooth Fish Drop
SPECIAL additional prize from Evelin333: Gravyplush x6, Pinwheel, Hotel for Dogs Pack, Bretelles Demonique, Black Nosey Face Tattoo, and Entourage Shades!
SPECIAL additional prize from Anonymous: Monthly Collectible Letter for June 2012
Cosplay Contest for A Game of Thrones RUN BY: MissDotHacker
You may cosplay anyone from the series "A Game of Thrones," even an animal if you desire!
Please include a picture with your entry of who you're cosplaying, and PM entry to Lnk1001!
One tektek entry per person per category.
Entries will be taken until August 5, 2012 and voting will occur between August 6, 2012 and end on August 12, 2012.
Categories and the prizes:
Male Character - prize Game of Pwns
Female Character - prize FMAB Briggs Solider Coat
Animal - prize Finn and Jake's Tree Fort
Funniest - prize Bag 'o Dice
Special Prize!:
Most popular out of all the entries - prize Peter's Youth.
Entries (open spoiler tag to see):
KeiHakujou:
Invo Tektek
RUN BY: Evelin333
Please use the following link to make a SUMMER themed avatar. Do not use the same item twice because i don't own doubles and i dont intend to buy doubles. You may use any eyes and hair (mods included). Do not use any skins in the "special" of the body tab. Out of invo limit is 1 mil. *note: i will also have new mc's just ask me which ones i have. I have prima poppet but tektek hasn't updated yet. Contest will conclude at event end (August 12). PM entries to Evelin333
The prize winner will be chosen by Evelin333. Prizes:
1st - recieve first choice out of item pool (2 items) as well as chibi art.
2nd - will chose second out of item pool (2 items) as well as chibi art
3rd - will take the remaining prize as well as username banner.
Everyone else will recieve Gravypuff the turkey plush's
IF YOU WIN PLEASE TELL ME WHICH AVATAR YOU WANT ME TO DRAW! (if possible i would like a tektek.)
*note: i will not to anything too gory....and my males will look feminine.
Click spoiler for prize pool:
Spoons Mood Bubble, Mint Royale, Feathered Shaman, Pheathershop, Spilled Pages
Please accept trade within 2 WEEKS of my sending it out or the trade will be cancelled.
Normal Tektek RUN BY: Evelin333
You may enter up to 5 times. There will be no grand prize but every entry will recieve a Gravypuff the turkey plush and username banners.
No price limit. You have complete freedom.
Contest will end at event conclusion (August 12).
PM entries to Evelin333
PLEASE ACCEPT TRADE WITHING 2 WEEKS OF THEM BEING SENT OUT OR IT WILL BE CANCELLED!
Entires (open spoiler tag to see):
KinkyRice:
sgt.Frosty:
itsjustmeellie:
~~~Water Balloon Banaza~~~~
RUN BY: TheBlackCatLentheritia
Everyone gets 7 water balloons. To throw one post in the thread at a user currently in the thread, generate a random number between 1 and 10. If it's an even number you hit, if it's odd you missed them. (2 is the weakest, 10 is the strongest.) Once you throw all 7 of them, send the links of the pages and the post numbers in a PM to TheBlackCatLentheritia.
An example of a post would be
Quote:
*Throws water balloon at RandomAnonymousGifter*
The winner will reccieve 15k Gaia Gold
All players will recieve a conselation surprise within a few weeks of the conclsion of the event cat_ninja
now for a random contest RUN BY: techpriest35
tektek tech an avatar
catergoies are
general colors
red
blue
green
white
black
brown
orange
must use my inventory techs inventory
prizes 1st place 10k
2nd place 5k
3rd place 1k and or some random inks
4th place me pointing and laughing at you
there will only be one entry for each catergory per person allowed
contest ends august 3rd
PM entries to techpriest35
the winners of each category will be voted on by the public(thats you) to determine the final winner which i will then wear good luck every one
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