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Post by Sand on Nov 19, 2019 0:40:47 GMT -5
An idea popped up recently, so to make use of time, I decided to create a Google form. PB doesn't allow polls to have more than one question (which sucks youknowwhat) and that's why we're stuck with Google Forms. Also, if you've any ideas, suggestions, questions, or concerns, feel free to contact me via PM or our official Discord server. What we basically need is a good idea on how many people will participate & what everyone feels about it. Other than that, I can't think of anything so if I missed something, let me know. To make things easier, I'll quote mintedstar/fur's post: Huuuuuuuum. I know a bunch of Secret Santas are going up. Would it be productive to do one here? o.o Like, I know that the Art Forum usually does one, but I've always been able to come up with a list of other things people can do for secret santas that don't need art. Assuming this is for the internet: -Make a playlist -Write a story -Make those funny little coupons that can be cashed in at any time (i.e. IOU one hour of RP time, IOU 5 minutes of talking about what I like/dislike about your character, IOU idk Tatsu money for a week, IOU a lot of funny cat pictures on demand, etc.) -Drag the person into voice call (or if you wanted it to be a surprise, then tell someone else to do it) and host a sound only surprise gift (music, clapping, then something delivered via word of mouth - examples I can think of is song, something entertaining, or of that like.) -Find a collection of cool websites and gift them as a link bundle. (I honestly have enough wholesome and fun websites to do this at this point.) -Do a quote feature. Just because you can't do art doesn't mean you can't take memorable quotes, slap them on a piece of paper, and call it art. And having them as a collection could be very fun. -If you're feeling dangerous, maybe make an in depth relationship chart - you're characters vs. theirs. More detail, the better. -Find moodboard pictures. There are tones of free sites to make moodboards. Just find some pictures and pare them up! Here's the one I know: www.befunky.com/So I am curious if a Secret Santa for the whole forums would be fun. o.o
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Post by bullets on Nov 19, 2019 11:39:48 GMT -5
this would be so much fun and a great way to tie the forums closer together !!!!!
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Post by Banned from the original WCF on Nov 19, 2019 15:51:24 GMT -5
I think the smaller things like making a playlist/moodboard would be really nice.
Hopefully theres enough info when you stalk their posts so you know what they're into lmao
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Post by Sand on Nov 19, 2019 16:55:41 GMT -5
I think the smaller things like making a playlist/moodboard would be really nice. Hopefully theres enough info when you stalk their posts so you know what they're into lmaoI thought about this. If there’s not enough info, I was thinking people could make like an interest page so that their secret Santa at least has a general idea.
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Post by Leapkit on Nov 19, 2019 21:06:12 GMT -5
Some things: - Anyone participating should submit like a few things they like as well as maybe what they don't like or isn't relevant so it can be on a public list so the person who is their santa doesn't give them something that might upset them or be irrelevant. (EX: if someone's hard of hearing, giving them a playlist would be a bad idea.)
- Gifts might need to be distributed by the mods if the person wishes to remain a secret or give multiple gifts before revealing themselves. In which case the person would just pm one of you "secret santa" and then give you the whatever-it-is and tell you who it needs to go to.
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Post by L’Éᴛʀᴀɴɢᴇʀ on Nov 19, 2019 22:05:28 GMT -5
All I'm worried about is how the mods will go about implementing a secret santa event so that everyone gets their gift on time/get it. I've joined a number of secret santas on the art forums and unfortunately, I've also not received anything back two times in a row. The person hosting it claims they're working on something for me and then they vanish off the face of the planet.
I was wondering if you guys would put in any specific rules to avoid that from happening or recruit members who were willing to work on presents to fill in for the flaky applicants?
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Nov 19, 2019 23:14:32 GMT -5
I would certainly be willing to fill in for flaky applicants. ^^
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Nov 20, 2019 0:03:54 GMT -5
I can do this.
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Post by Leapkit on Nov 20, 2019 0:56:18 GMT -5
We could also penalize flaky applicants to not be able to enter in the next forum event to deter it from happening. Not permanent or anything, but whatever the next forum event is (something on valentines or easter?) they just can't enter or win. After it's over they can join in the next time again.
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Post by Sand on Nov 20, 2019 1:03:45 GMT -5
We will make a rule list for the participants, so basically if you flake on your secret santa (which isn't cool), a person may be penalized. I think not allowing them to participate in the next Forum event sounds like a good idea.
Anyways, results so far: 18 people have voted. 13 of them say "Yes" to having the event, 5 say "Maybe." All 18 responses agree on participating, voting "Yes."
Also, the thread w/ interests is a shoo-in. I want to put it up soon, but I want to wait until we have like 20 votes if that's ok?
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Post by mчstч on Nov 20, 2019 5:43:36 GMT -5
//Well, count me as vote number 19 then! This sounds super, super fun!
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Post by Sand on Nov 21, 2019 1:14:30 GMT -5
Update: I'm closing the Google Form on 11/22/2019, so Nov. 22. I'm going to post the interest thread (basically where you'll sign up for Secret Santa) on the 22 as well, if not the 23rd. Once we hit 6 of December, I will close the Secret Santa Event off (please let me know if this is a bad idea.) On the 7 of December, I'll draw the names, two at a time, and pair up the Secret Santas. You'll receive a PM and the name of your Secret Santa and you'll have time to get things done. As for delivery date, I know most people are busy with school or the holidays. I thought about doing it on the 25 but I'm not sure. I also thought about doing it on the 27 to make things a bit more flexible. I think I need input here. As always, feedback, questions, and concerns are welcomed.
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Post by Leapkit on Nov 21, 2019 1:40:44 GMT -5
People might have wonky schedules due to holiday. I'd say "due" the 25th but give people a one week extension to send theirs just in case. If it happens later than that or not at all then we can probably assume they flaked
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Nov 21, 2019 2:35:18 GMT -5
^ I second that. Seems like solid logic.
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Post by Leapkit on Nov 21, 2019 11:51:42 GMT -5
Wait? Me? Logical? Never happens.
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Post by Sand on Nov 21, 2019 17:25:31 GMT -5
People might have wonky schedules due to holiday. I'd say "due" the 25th but give people a one week extension to send theirs just in case. If it happens later than that or not at all then we can probably assume they flaked Thank you, this sounds way better than what I was thinking of. I’ll add it to the wip thread.
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Post by Tanglefire on Nov 22, 2019 21:43:32 GMT -5
I'd love to join a Secret Santa this year!
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