Relaxed Muscle
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Best gaming thread of the year, although I came kinda late on it, I loved it.
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Free copy of Xenoblade Chronicles to one fellow neoGAFer [Up: Where is the prize?!]
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Best gaming thread of the year, although I came kinda late on it, I loved it.
Sons Of Anarchy
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link?
photobucket.com/user/gamergonecrazy/library
Pickles Spill
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This should be in the FAQ somewhere, archived forever.
I don't see what you're trying to argue here
IamMattFox
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I got behind the events of tonight because I was watching Star Trek Into Darkness.
This was more entertaining.
This was more entertaining.
UncleSporky
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He failed to miss the point? So he got the point?
Gawd. I love you. I now have my background music for the next few hours.
Immaculate
Banned
i think he made it private lol
That doesn't even make any sense because a sensible person would have said "sorry I can't ship internationally.
" and picked another winner instead.Either way, I think this is behind us. He didn't seem to value being a part of the community, and if his interest was only in the act of giving stuff away instead of interacting with NeoGAF as a community in a meaningful way,we won't miss him.
qualitydisc
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I'm more fascinated that someone's interests can include football, Hanson, The Criterion Collection and JRPGs.
shadyspace
Banned
You assholes. I wanted to scope his girl.
Sons Of Anarchy
Banned
Haha no ? Now that's gold
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Ya the screenshot is my address.
Like i said, if i get it ill send it to the original winner.... With a tracking number
Along with the five others who offered Dash a copy, this is awesome of you two.
CodytheHero
Neo Member
This was the most interesting thread I've ever been in.
Hope you get your copy of Xenoblade dash. I'm hunting for it too.
It was so cool to see other gaffers going out of the way to help him. That is the kind of community I want to be apart of, and part of the reason I joined Gaf.
Hope you get your copy of Xenoblade dash. I'm hunting for it too.
It was so cool to see other gaffers going out of the way to help him. That is the kind of community I want to be apart of, and part of the reason I joined Gaf.
It's not like what was seen can be unseen.
Completely forgot about that thread actually despite looking at it earlier today, I remember vomiting with worry because of the oman situation.
Lupin the Third
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That doesn't even make any sense because a sensible person would have said "sorry I can't ship internationally.
Either way, I think this is behind us. He didn't seem to value being a part of the community, and if his interest was only in the glory of the act of giving stuff away instead of interacting with NeoGAF as a community in a meaningful way,we won't miss him.
Fixed, for how I viewed it.
Relaxed Muscle
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That doesn't even make any sense because a sensible person would have said "sorry I can't ship internationally.
Either way, I think this is behind us. He didn't seem to value being a part of the community, and if his interest was only in the act of giving stuff away instead of interacting with NeoGAF as a community in a meaningful way,we won't miss him.
Yeah, is not worth the time trying to understand his reasonings. He didn't send Dash the game. End of the story
IdreamofHIME
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All this drama over Xenoblade, I kinda feel bad for buying it day one over two years ago and it's still sitting unplayed.
Memento_Mori15
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Well, yeah, that's my point.That doesn't even make any sense because a sensible person would have said "sorry I can't ship internationally.
Either way, I think this is behind us. He didn't seem to value being a part of the community, and if his interest was only in the act of giving stuff away instead of interacting with NeoGAF as a community in a meaningful way,we won't miss him.
Oh well, this got resolved.
Same happened with me but I left for Netflix instead. Spent the last 20 minutes catching up
Sign the copy yo
Jimmyfenix
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Goodnight Everybody.
cicero
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statham
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This cracked me up!
Am I too late to summarize? It's probably a little out of order, and definitely missing some stuff (for instance the Fortune Street thing, the Wii U contest's tangential involvement, maybe some duckroll comments). But it should be an ok starting point if anyone wants to do it right.
(Late March)
Marcos offers Xenoblade giveaway
Dash's entry
(Early April)
Marcos declares a winner
Dash is happy.
(December 27)
Dash mentions that he never received the game
Dash gets offered a bunch of Xenoblade.
DasMarcos responds
Dash plans to publish the PMs
Marcos oks it, deleted his copies of the PMs.
Marcos claims to have sent it, tracked it, not kept tracking info.
He never gives recipients tracking numbers.
Offers to buy somebody else Xenoblade.
Dash eventually gets them up.
Why bother reading PMs or communicating?
He sends a copy to someone else.
And they confirm. Plan to send it to Dash.
Dash politely declines.
Marcos asserts his apathy and good intentions
He gets banned.
And it happens before he can send Milennia the tracking number.
The_Monk's thoughts.
Another generous offer
(Late March)
Marcos offers Xenoblade giveaway
Inspired to make a post about my giveaway thanks to Amir0x. I had made a posting in the "Free to a Good Home" thread but it hasn't gotten many views and I want as much exposure for this giveaway as possible. I'm copy and pasting the rules from the other thread:
I'm giving away an opened, "like new" copy of the game. I thought it was greedy of me to keep two copies just for the sake of doing so and now I'm giving away the extra. I know a lot of people on GAF really have wanted to but have not had the chance to obtain/play this game. I want it to go to someone who actually is an avid fan of the game/series and I'll determine that to the best of my ability.
Rules for applying next Monday are as follows:
1) Be able to explain why you deserve the software through one picture. It has to be a picture that you've taken yourself and it can be of anything that speaks to your love of Xenoblade Chronicles, the series at large, or jrpg's in general. Show me in one picture why you deserve it.
Alternatively you can write me a short paragraph explaining the same thing, no word limit.
2) Applicants can be from ANY Country. (Changed from U.S. only but bear in mind this is an NTSC copy)
3) You cannot already own a copy of the game.
Next Sunday, March 31st, at 10:00pm eastern time the contest ends. No cut off on applicants. I wanted to save myself time but hey this SHOULD be a community event. Thanks for the recommend Dwayne. Post your submission in this thread starting now! Winner will still be revealed April 2nd.
Good luck to everyone and anyone. Also, this is the most updated sheet of rules for the giveaway so disregard my post in the other thread as well.
Dash's entry
Well, if it's for people who have the biggest Xeno collection around then I'm out, although you'd think those guys would've played/owned the game already then.
What can I say, I remember following the trailer for Xenoblade, my interest was raised ten folds when the game was still called Monado in the US and showed at E3, that EPIC cover, the waiting without ever spoiling myself from surprises going on media black-out.. then the excitement when the game was finally out.
Unfortunately for reasons that I've only briefly touched on GAF before, I had my iPad gone, most of my consoles gone and yes, many of my games. Bye bye Xenoblade, I hardly knew ya. It would be awesome to get the chance to finally pick up again from where I left. I think this is going to be something special the day I play it... One of those cases where the word "game" is nothing short of reductive, and to define them as an "experience" seems way more apt to me. Well, that kind of special occasion, where art meets story, where gameplay meets excitement, when a game can break the barriers of categorization and genre to give its players something truly special... well to me that'd probably be Xenoblade. Damn, now I'm super hyped for this game again, why did you ths to us you monster!
edit: contest has ended, good luck to everyone, just hope it won't go to someone who'll just end up selling this piece of art... of course they can do whatever they want with it since now it is their after all. but man it seems such a waste and you're going to regret it! Don't do it lucky gaffer!
(Early April)
Marcos declares a winner
Dash is happy.
HOLY. MOTHER. OF. GOD!
...I ...I don't know what to say man!
I'm so, so freakin' happy! I've never won anything and as I'm the one who actually organize the iOS GAF Challenges I've always excluded myself from being eligible for the prizes. I really can't wait to finally be able to play this game, this time it's gonna be even better than what I had since from what I've read the US version plays more smoothly at 30fps instead of 25 like the PAL version does. Whoa. Still can't believe I've won, so rad and so generous of you man!
I hope the other gaffers will not hate me for this
Anyway, I've sent you a pm.
(December 27)
Dash mentions that he never received the game
Dash gets offered a bunch of Xenoblade.
It's actually five now. Five awesome gaffers offered me a copy of the game, it's unbelievable! But yes, at this point it almost seems rude to keep saying no.
Let's see how this whole thing pans out first, tho. I'm not going to deny that IF possible I'd love to play the game in what seems to be its best form (I've read that the NTSC copy runs much better than the PAL copy) and it was one more reason I was so happy to have won this "contest" (read my posts about it itt, lol) but of course whatever comes my way will be super appreciated so don't read it as me being picky, I'm just saying what I've read here on GAF.
As I've said to one of the generous members via PM, don't you guys think for a moment you can't back out of your offer, again it was me who kept saying no to everyone, so changing your mind would be totally understandable; it was an offer I had refused and not a giveaway after all. Also, afaik you could bank some good money if you sell the game and by all means I still think you should do that or maybe do another giveaway or pass it to a real friend or something. *If* when the dust settles you still feel like sending one my way, we can talk about it.
I'm honestly blown away and I truly thank all of you guys from the bottom of my heart
....without actually shipping any of them in the end XD
Didn't you get the memo, my plan worked so good I'm actually getting FIVE copies to flip
#getrichordietryin
DasMarcos responds
Dash plans to publish the PMs
Marcos oks it, deleted his copies of the PMs.
Marcos claims to have sent it, tracked it, not kept tracking info.
He never gives recipients tracking numbers.
Offers to buy somebody else Xenoblade.
Dash eventually gets them up.
I'm on my iPad mini guys, be patient
I've also noticed there personal info I need to crop
Why bother reading PMs or communicating?
He sends a copy to someone else.
Sent to American Gafer. At this point I don't care what happens to me or my account. I'm just glad someone will be able to enjoy the game. I apologize to Dash for not taking all the necessary steps of communication and I own up to my ineptitude but I still stand behind the fact that I did send the game and I again apologize.
And they confirm. Plan to send it to Dash.
Ya the screenshot is my address.
Like i said, if i get it ill send it to the original winner.... With a tracking number
Dash politely declines.
That's awesome of you and a classy, kind gesture... which is more than enough for me.
Keep the game, if you ever get it, it doesn't belong to me after all. Thanks!
Marcos asserts his apathy and good intentions
He gets banned.
And it happens before he can send Milennia the tracking number.
The_Monk's thoughts.
Another generous offer
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
All that means is he is still viewing the topic. It's rather cute in a sad way.
MetalFearSolid
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I don't know much about the game being offered? But is it a rare find? I spotted in my local ebgames and other ones, I heard about it being a good game, but it is a rare find in retails and such?
iamvin22
Industry Verified
BronsonLee
Member
DESTRUCTION WAVE
This is like a fucking Avengers all star team up gang beatdown
This is like a fucking Avengers all star team up gang beatdown
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
You missed this from the OP:
"Applicants can be from ANY Country. (Changed from U.S. only but bear in mind this is an NTSC copy)"
Morrigan Stark
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Think the original thread title can be updated now?
This post should be made into a sticky.
SteveWinwood
Member
It'll just be locked soon.
qualitydisc
Member
It was originally released only through Nintendo's Shop and Gamestop. The first print was very rare and prices climbed over $100 through early this year. Then Gamestop suddenly got a reprint of it, initially sold them "used" for $90, pissed off a bunch of people for selling a gutted new game for double MSRP, and then slowly lowered the price to $70.
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