smashthedean Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 It's that time of year again when nerds gather around a table filled with poorly wrapped gifts and fight over bottles of liquor and board games... it's time for the Warhamsters annual gift exchange! For those new to the club, we've been doing gift exchanges for years and it's always been great fun for all. If you're feeling up to it, here's how it works (mostly copied from last year): 1. Get a gift that a Warhamster would like to receive. If you pay money for it, it should be between $20 and $35 in value or so. You can go higher if you're flush, lower if you're not. It's OK to pick something from your stash if you have old minis, games, scotch, or the like that you think someone else might like. But it should be something cool. Try not to make it a gift that requires people to spend money to use, but more something that is cool and fun right out of the box. 2. Wrap it. 3. Bring it to the Warhamster Yule bash, date and time to be determined, but probably a Tuesday night near Christmas. 4. Put them in a pile. Shake presents, inspect them, taste the wrapping paper. 5. Play a game of "dirty Santa" with your fellow Warhamsters: http://dirtysantarules.blogspot.com/ Jim will come up with something extra for the giver of the first gift that is retired. (or if someone else has something good, speak up!) 6. Profit! I'm adding a poll for which Tuesday in December we'd like to do. I've made it a checkbox one so whichever weeks you can attend, vote for those and we'll pick the highest. There is no requirement for entering except for bringing a gift. Whether last week was your first week down to the shop or you're a grizzled 'Hamster of many years past, you're still welcome to join us! Look forward to seeing you all there! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiccus Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Let's do it on the 13th since that's my birthday. Everyone can give me the presents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Jim will come up with something extra for the giver of the first gift that is retired. (or if someone else has something good, speak up!) Challenge accepted! I know just the thing. Also, I won't be in town on the 20th. We should help Joey with his birthday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabado Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 I won't be in town but happy christmas, mazel tov, best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Challenge accepted! I know just the thing. Also, I won't be in town on the 20th. We should help Joey with his birthday. Fair warning, the chances of Joey ending (or perhaps beginning) the night wearing naught but his "whiskey vest" and his skivvies are somewhere in the area of 100%. Enter at your own risk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergentzimm Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 Fair warning, the chances of Joey ending (or perhaps beginning) the night wearing naught but his "whiskey vest" and his skivvies are somewhere in the area of 100%. Enter at your own risk. Isnt that the gift... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 Isnt that the gift... No. Per rule 2, the gift must be wrapped. A ribbon and a few pieces of tape does not constitute a wrapped package. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashthedean Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 It looks like December 13th is likely to be the winner. I'm going to leave the poll up until Tuesday or so, but I'd plan for that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergentzimm Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 No. Per rule 2, the gift must be wrapped. A ribbon and a few pieces of tape does not constitute a wrapped package. That sounds like a challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Reminder! This thing is happening in a couple days, and you will regret it on your death bed if you aren't there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 I'm looking at regret... Lorelei while healthy is not the easiest and might need the support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Every time I see that name typed, I think about what a great [big bad swear word]ing name that is. Newborns always take priority. Completely understood! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koyote Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Count me in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodyfangs Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Where will it be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiccus Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Dark Tower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VonVilkee Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Yep with the weather and such the way it is I'm out... Catch you gents on the flip side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergentzimm Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 i cant make it. merry holidays of festivus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koyote Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Hmm? As a Seattleite, I had always assumed that the folk up here in the far north were made of tougher stuff. I guess all the facial hair and flannel is just for show. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Russ and I dropping out in no way is indicative of the wider north. I needed to be close to the kin with the current clime and Russ is only ever fifty fifty am I right!? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koyote Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 You missed out. A good time was had by all. Thank you to Kacey for organizing this and thank you to everyone who participated. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashthedean Posted December 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 You missed out. A good time was had by all. Thank you to Kacey for organizing this and thank you to everyone who participated. Glad you had a good time Shawne! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Hell of a gift exchange, if I can be so bold as to say. Came home to realize that WhizKids had deleted my Quarriors app from the App Store, so it made me extra extra happy to have snagged the D&D Dicemasters set (thanks, Christian!). I've got to say, though: we've become decidedly more alcoholic as a gift-giving group. Not saying that's a problem, just saying that's a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 The first step is admitting you (we) have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Honestly, I'm more worried about my board game problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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