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5 Year Anniversary Contest

Apr 3, 2014#1

Dave

Well, folks, the 5 year anniversary was put on hold because of Mikko's sickness and passing. I'd had something planned, but put it on the backburner for obvious reasons.

Well, it's back on.

Rules:

Respond to this thread with the words: I'm IN! (or something else to that effect that makes it obvious)
Get your numbers.
Be lucky when we hold the contest on April 18 at 10 PM CT.

The contest will sound very familiar. We take the pool of interested candidates, give them each 5 numbers, then I will randomly pick numbers live online during a UStream broadcast. First person to get 3 of their 5 numbers wins.

Let me try and answer all questions here.

How do we know you won't pick a favorite? I won't have access to the numbers. @Emrys is going to be picking them randomly and sending them to you. I'll have NO IDEA who has what numbers.
Do I have to be present to win? No. Emrys will be there for verification and she will know who the winner is, even if they aren't there. Of course, it'll be more fun if you are there!
Do I have to do anything else? Nope. Just say you are interested and show up.

Who is eligible? Any Halforumite PAST OR PRESENT who has been registered before today. Alts do not count and since I will have to get your personal information to give a prize, I think I'll find out if you gamed the system.

What is the prize? Ready for this?

First place is a PS4 game system. If you already have a PS4, we can talk about an equivalent cash value.
Second place is a $200 gift card to Amazon!
Third place prize is a $50 gift card to Amazon!
Fourth place is an early access copy of the Steam game Divinity: Original Sin.

Is this different from the other donation contest? Yes. This is the 5th anniversary contest, not the donations contest.

If I'm in the donations contest, can I join this one? Hell yeah!

How can you afford to do this? Well, I wasn't planning on saying, but I feel you deserve to know. The reason I hadn't planned on it will become obvious. Mikko left me money in his will. I didn't find out about it until fairly recently. He specifically said that it's for me and not Halforums, but I can't just ignore you guys in this. I'm not going to say how much, but it was a good bit of money. I just got word today that the transfer has gone through, so it should hit my account in the next 3-5 business days. If this ruffles any feathers, I'm sorry. It's nothing I expected, either.

I'll be closing this thread sometime early next week to give everyone a chance to get in on this. Please note that if you are over seas I'll probably do the cash value as shipping costs are horrible. Or we can order from Amazon.timuktu or whatever.

Any further questions will be answered by updating this first post.

And it's over! The winners are:

@blotsfan - A PS-muthafing-4!!
@Jay - $200 gift card to Amazon!
@Celt Z - $50 gift card to Amazon!
@Adam - Divinity: Original Sin - Early access beta game!
@figmentPez - The super secret prize! Only those watching the stream could win by matching all 5 numbers! He wins a game of his choice from Steam and a copy of every book written by authors here on the boards!

Congrats to the winners!!

Apr 3, 2014#2

drifter

Goddamnit, now I'm crying again.

Also, in.

Apr 3, 2014#3

CrimsonSoul

I'm in!

Apr 3, 2014#4

DarkAudit

I'm in.

Apr 3, 2014#5

Charlie Don't Surf

I'm in.

Apr 3, 2014#6

CrimsonSoul

Also Damnit NR, why did you always have to be such a great guy

Apr 3, 2014#7

Dave

CrimsonSoul said:
Also Damnit NR, why did you always have to be such a great guy

I know, right? It's one of those things where you don't want to accept it, but it's also what he wanted. His dad basically talked me into it. I was floored to say the least.

Apr 3, 2014#8

Krisken

It amazes me that even after he's gone North Ranger continues to show he was and is the heart of the forum.

I'm IN!

Apr 3, 2014#9

blotsfan

Im in

Apr 3, 2014#10

Shegokigo

Don't put me in the drawing but since his thread was closed I wanted to simply say that Mikko was truly someone I called a dear friend. I can count the number of people in this category on one hand. I knew him inside and outside the forums though I never got the chance to meet him (it wrecks me to pieces inside that now that I have the means to visit him, I can't). I'm also sorry I wasn't here during the actual situation, it is truly my biggest regret of being gone for the forums for so long. I see him all over the forum though. Pictures of his avatar, quotes of his sayings in signatures and most of all, in how everyone treats each other. We all seem to be living the ideal Mikko had for Halforums. I know that'll never change now.

I'm glad to see his legacy lives on like this. I know that's what he would have wanted.

Best of luck to the person that wins!

Apr 3, 2014#11

Fun Size

I'm in.

Apr 3, 2014#12

LittleKagsin

I'm in!

Apr 3, 2014#13

sixpackshaker

I'm IN!

yes, I did cut and paste that...

Apr 3, 2014#14

bhamv3

In Mikko's honor, I'm in.

Apr 3, 2014#15

Ravenpoe

I'm in like... someone that's in.

Apr 3, 2014#16

Emrys

Remember, folks, I need funding for my world domination campaign so I'm open to bribes and kick-backs.

Of course, I won't say this in front of Dave so he doesn't shut me down but... um...

Move along, nothing to see here!

:hide:

Apr 3, 2014#17

Dave

Apr 3, 2014#18

Officer_Charon

Mikko... truly amongst the best of human beings.... I need to show this to my wife, who's still on the fence about "online people."

Also, yeah, I'm in.

Apr 3, 2014#19

figmentPez

I'm IN!

Wish I could be around to watch the live stream, but I have class then.

Apr 3, 2014#20

Dave

Officer_Charon said:
Mikko... truly amongst the best of human beings.... I need to show this to my wife, who's still on the fence about "online people."

Also, yeah, I'm in.

Show her the Christmasing thread. She'll be won over quick.

Apr 3, 2014#21

Tress

I'm in.

Thanks, both to N_R, @Dave, and @Emrys, for even making something like this possible. Stuff like this is what makes this more than just a website for movie trailer discussions and funny pictures.

Apr 3, 2014#22

Dave

Tress said:
I'm in.

Thanks, both to N_R, @Dave, and @Emrys, for even making something like this possible. Stuff like this is what makes this more than just a website for movie trailer discussions and funny pictures.

N_R gets all the thanks. If not for him and his generosity the contest would have been for a stick of gum and a hearty, "Yo!"

Apr 3, 2014#23

ThatNickGuy

I'm in!

(Sounds like my prom night.

)

Apr 3, 2014#24

Chad Sexington

Emrys said:
Remember, folks, I need funding for my world domination campaign so I'm open to bribes and kick-backs.

Of course, I won't say this in front of Dave so he doesn't shut me down but... um...

Move along, nothing to see here!

I'm in, also hey, look at this pile of candy I could ship to Saskatchewan at a moment's notice......

Apr 3, 2014#25

WasabiPoptart

I'm in! Vacation in Hawaii for Emrys and her doomweasels (if she can find a way to smuggle them in)!

Apr 3, 2014#26

Dei

I'm in.

Apr 3, 2014#27

Dave

You sneaky married people have TWO chances to win!

Apr 3, 2014#28

Emrys

Dave said:
How can you afford to do this? Well, I wasn't planning on saying, but I feel you deserve to know. The reason I hadn't planned on it will become obvious. Mikko left me money in his will. I didn't find out about it until fairly recently. He specifically said that it's for me and not Halforums, but I can't just ignore you guys in this. I'm not going to say how much, but it was a good bit of money. I just got word today that the transfer has gone through, so it should hit my account in the next 3-5 business days. If this ruffles any feathers, I'm sorry. It's nothing I expected, either.

How did I miss this on the first reading?!

Goddamn allergies. <sniffle>

Apr 3, 2014#29

ThatNickGuy

Dammit, Mikko just proves how awesome he was, even after he passed.

Apr 3, 2014#30

Eriol

I'm IN!

And great for correct usage of "to that effect" as well.

Apr 3, 2014#31

Dirona

Wait, what? I, just, wow, uh, ya. That is a phenominal gesture.

Also, I'm in.

Also also... Emrys... uh, how about I don't invite you to convocation? So that way you don't feel oddly obligated to sit through strange seminary prof's speeches? That's a totally good bribe, right?

Apr 3, 2014#32

Emrys

Dirona said:
Wait, what? I, just, wow, uh, ya. That is a phenominal gesture.

Also, I'm in.

Also also... Emrys... uh, how about I don't invite you to convocation? So that way you don't feel oddly obligated to sit through strange seminary prof's speeches? That's a totally good bribe, right?

I work in the College of Graduate Studies & Research, so I get the "honour" of working convocation. Lucky me, yes?

Apr 3, 2014#33

Dave

First post has been updated.

The PS4 is now the first place prize. Someone just donated a $200 Amazon gift card for second place.

Apr 3, 2014#34

Dirona

Yes you do - but not the Theological Colleges one! We're separate (read: special)! So you could have the priviledge of going to 2 convocations!

Apr 3, 2014#35

Officer_Charon

I fucking love this forum. Seriously... y'all are the best.

Apr 3, 2014#36

Emrys

Dirona said:
Yes you do - but not the Theological Colleges one! We're separate (read: special)! So you could have the priviledge of going to 2 convocations!

<monotone>Oh yes, please, let me have the honour, I have lived for this moment, how can I let it pass by?</monotone>

Apr 3, 2014#37

PatrThom

All right, all right.
Now that there's a chance I won't win a PS4, I'll enter.

--Patrick

Apr 3, 2014#38

Dirona

Emrys said:
<monotone>Oh yes, please, let me have the honour, I have lived for this moment, how can I let it pass by?</monotone>

Exactly my point! Consider yourself official not invited!

Yes, that should put me in her good books...

Apr 3, 2014#39

Emrys

Dirona said:
Exactly my point! Consider yourself official not invited!

Yes, that should put me in her good books...

Ha! I'm going to send the doomweasels in my place.

Apr 3, 2014#40

Dirona

Emrys said:
Ha! I'm going to send the doomweasels in my place.

That would liven up the proceedings considerably.

Oooh! And then we could do a doomweasel v rat dog (chihuahua - belonging to my mother) showdown. Fundraising!

Apr 3, 2014#41

Chad Sexington

Dave said:
First post has been updated.

The PS4 is now the first place prize. Someone just donated a $200 Amazon gift card for second place.

Shit, you guys.

Apr 3, 2014#42

ThatNickGuy

PatrThom said:
Now that there's a chance I won't win a PS4, I'll enter.

Sounds...like my prom night?

Apr 3, 2014#43

AshburnerX

I'm in.

Apr 3, 2014#44

Krisken

ThatNickGuy said:
Sounds...like my prom night?

Your prom night was way more eventful than mine. Hell, I went bowling.

Apr 3, 2014#45

Piotyr

I'm in. Mikko continues to be awesome.

Apr 3, 2014#46

strawman

I'm in.

Apr 3, 2014#47

BErt

I'm in. Merry Unbirthday, halforums.

Apr 3, 2014#48

Frank

I'm in.

This is pretty nuts.

Apr 3, 2014#49

Ravenpoe

Krisken said:
Your prom night was way more eventful than mine. Hell, I went bowling.

We held a formalwear LAN party after the dance...

I fragged my date in Halo and Unreal Tournament.

Apr 3, 2014#50

Far

I'm in.

Apr 3, 2014#51

MindDetective

Crazypants. I'm in.

Apr 3, 2014#52

Adam

I'm in, this is crazy. Just the way our pantsless overload liked.

Apr 3, 2014#53

Jay

I'm IN... @Adam

Apr 3, 2014#54

PatrThom

Jay said:
I'm IN... @Adam

We named the DOG Indiana...

--Patrick

Apr 3, 2014#55

fade

Count me in.

Apr 3, 2014#56

Adam

Jay said:
I'm IN... @Adam

I didn't even notice!

Apr 3, 2014#57

Dave

That either says a lot about him...or you.

Apr 3, 2014#58

Adam

Dave said:
That either says a lot about him...or you.

I am strictly a tight ass.

Apr 3, 2014#59

CynicismKills

I'm in.

Apr 3, 2014#60

papachronos

Even though I'm mostly a lurker, count me in too. But only with the stipulation that should I win, the money goes back into the operating fund that keeps this place running. I don't have any use for a PS4, but I have plenty of use for procrastination and distraction.

Apr 3, 2014#61

Puntabul

I am in.

Apr 3, 2014#62

Vrii

I'm in!

Apr 3, 2014#63

Espy

Jeeze Mikko. Now I'm all teary eyed again. That guy.

I'm definitely in.

Apr 3, 2014#64

Dave

First post updated again. Third place prize: $50 gift card to Amazon.

So to recap:

PS4 (or cash equivalent - $400 USD)
$200 gift card to Amazon
$50 gift card to Amazon

I think we can say that Amazon is the real winner here.

Apr 3, 2014#65

jwhouk

I'm in.

Apr 3, 2014#66

Jax

I'm competing! (said in OotS Elan's voice)

Apr 3, 2014#67

Cheesy1

I'm in.

Deal me.

Apr 3, 2014#68

LittleSin

I am so in.

Apr 3, 2014#69

klew

I'm in, while simultaneously out of my pants.

Apr 3, 2014#70

Bubble181

Sure, sign me up.
I more-than-likely won't be there due to time zone issues and such, but in the unlikely event my numbers somehow come up, I really don't want or need a PS4; I'd be much happier with a $200 gift card from Amazon (.co.uk or .de or .fr or whatever), so in that case, switch prizes with #2.

Also, huzzah for Mikko. But that goes without saying.

Apr 3, 2014#71

CrimsonSoul

Is that 10am or pm on the drawing? @Dave

Apr 3, 2014#72

jwhouk

klew said:
I'm in, while simultaneously out of my pants.

...and into sauna pants?

EDIT: Also, I probably won't be able to attend any online drawings, but I'll figure it out if I win something.

EDIT 2: Oh, that's right, I'm on vacation at the end of that week. I might actually be around for that. Kewlness.

Apr 3, 2014#73

Dave

CrimsonSoul said:
Is that 10am or pm on the drawing? @Dave

10 PM. I'll be at work at 10 AM.

Apr 3, 2014#74

fade

If one of you losers who's too cool for a PS4 wins it, I call dibs.

...

I mean "loser" in the most endearing possible way.

Apr 3, 2014#75

Terrik

I'm innnnnnn

Apr 3, 2014#76

ThatNickGuy

I'm in...again!

...wait, hang on.

Apr 3, 2014#77

Tinwhistler

i'm in

Apr 3, 2014#78

Cajungal

In it to win it.

Good old Mikko...

Apr 3, 2014#79

Sparhawk

I shall participate within the confines of this contest with the utmost concentration and possible live interaction.

or, to be more plainly spoken....

I'M IN BIATCH!

Apr 3, 2014#80

ncts_dodge_man

I'll delurk long enough to say the below and to say that NR was such a wonderful guy to do this for Dave and a big thank-you for Dave to be so awesome as to pay for this place and do this.

I'm in.

Not that I ever win anything.

Apr 3, 2014#81

grub

I'm in.

Apr 3, 2014#82

HCGLNS

I am in.

Apr 3, 2014#83

Celt Z

That is a beautiful sentiment from North Ranger. He had such a big heart.

I'm in, but one caveat: we don't need the PS4 (long story short: we're getting one for free elsewhere), so if my number gets called, you can either switch me to a gift cert or just pick another number.

Apr 3, 2014#84

PatrThom

On a totally unrelated note, there sure seems to be a whole lotta love for the PS4 in this thread.

--Patrick

Apr 3, 2014#85

figmentPez

Dave said:
10 PM. I'll be at work at 10 AM.

Oh! 10PM... Then I won't be in class. I just might be able to watch the livestream.

Apr 4, 2014#86

Bowielee

I'm in.

How can that big Finnish bastard make me feel emotions in the shriveled black hole that is my heart simulacrum even from beyond the grave?

Apr 4, 2014#87

tegid

Fucking surprise tears in the subway.

I'm in, gimme some of those numbers.

Apr 4, 2014#88

Gusto

I'm in. Dammit Mikko, so cool.

Apr 4, 2014#89

Shakey

I'm in!

Apr 4, 2014#90

Dave

Your sig makes everything you say fun to read.

Apr 4, 2014#91

General Specific

I'm in!

Apr 4, 2014#92

sixpackshaker

This is a good way to tell who the lurkers are...

Apr 4, 2014#93

Chad Sexington

fade said:
If one of you losers who's too cool for a PS4 wins it, I call dibs.

...

I mean "loser" in the most endearing possible way.

In this thread, fade likes PS4s, and losers.

Oh my god, fade's been replaced by a podperson.

Apr 4, 2014#94

David

I'm in!

Apr 4, 2014#95

Emrys

We've got 43 robots online right now. I'm waiting for them to start signing up.

Apr 4, 2014#96

SpecialKO

I'm in, though if I do, I would request that prize money go towards site maintenance (already have a PS4

)

Apr 4, 2014#97

Just Me

I abstain in hope money goes to someone who needs it more than I (or to the site) and the PS4 goes to someone who appreciates it and puts it to use; my MMO obsession is dire einough that I barely get back to my good ol' guitar hero X-Box...

Just chiming in for a 'Gods bless Mikko!'

Apr 4, 2014#98

dill616

I'm IN!

Points for cuteness?

Apr 4, 2014#99

Emrys

dill616 said:
I'm IN!

Points for cuteness?

While that is cute, it isn't a baby doomweasel. Negative points.

Apr 4, 2014#100

General Specific

Emrys said:
While that is cute, it isn't a baby doomweasel. Negative points.

How about a baby Doomie video!

Apr 4, 2014#101

Emrys

Guess who's in the lead so far!

Apr 4, 2014#102

Doomweasel #18

Emrys said:
Guess who's in the lead so far!

Me?

Apr 4, 2014#103

Emrys

Dooweasel #18 said:
Me?

Yes, you are, Stinky-Mink.

Apr 4, 2014#104

Emrys

Dooweasel #18 said:
Me?

PS: You spelled your name wrong. You're a doomweasel. If you're a dooweasel, you need to go get your hair styled.

Apr 4, 2014#105

Fun Size

Or someone needs to clean that up.

Apr 4, 2014#106

Emrys

Fun Size said:
Or someone needs to clean that up.

Then, yes, his name is correct.

Apr 4, 2014#107

Tiger Tsang

I'm in.

Apr 4, 2014#108

ThatNickGuy

Doomweasels? More like dookieweasels!

Apr 4, 2014#109

Thread Necromancer

I'm in.

and I as well must find a tissue. Cheers N_R

Apr 4, 2014#110

Bones

I am in!

Apr 4, 2014#111

Dave

I opened a Google Hangout to test it out for the contest. I added everyone from my Halforums circles. Turns out that may not have been a good idea. It was funny, but I got to see a lot of people I haven't seen for a while!

Apr 5, 2014#112

jwhouk

Not that I'm playing any sympathy card out there, but... I only have on gaming console. My Nintendo Wii, which I bought way way back when it was the hot console to have.

And... I'm really ashamed to mention this... I never really owned a gaming console in the "modern" era of video games.

Seriously. All the games and such that I've ever played were on the Mac or PC, or way back on my old Intellivision with Breakout! or my Atari 400 computer.

Part of me thinks I'd be absolutely lost with an Xbox or a PS4, but then again my Wii is slowly becoming a paperweight since they took most of the channels off that I used on a regular basis (news, weather).

Apr 5, 2014#113

Dave

And you can watch blu-rays on it!

Apr 5, 2014#114

CrimsonSoul

Dave said:
And you can watch blu-rays on it!

Back in Dave's day they only had red-rays and he was lucky to have that!

Apr 5, 2014#115

Ravenpoe

CrimsonSoul said:
Back in Dave's day they only had red-rays and he was lucky to have that!

No, back then they only had Ray, a guy that would act out the movie for them.

Apr 5, 2014#116

Bubble181

jwhouk said:
Not that I'm playing any sympathy card out there, but... I only have on gaming console. My Nintendo Wii, which I bought way way back when it was the hot console to have.

And... I'm really ashamed to mention this... I never really owned a gaming console in the "modern" era of video games.

Seriously. All the games and such that I've ever played were on the Mac or PC, or way back on my old Intellivision with Breakout! or my Atari 400 computer.

Part of me thinks I'd be absolutely lost with an Xbox or a PS4, but then again my Wii is slowly becoming a paperweight since they took most of the channels off that I used on a regular basis (news, weather).

I've never owned a single game console. I own a DSiXL, and have...Three games on it? Myeah

Apr 5, 2014#117

PatrThom

Ravenpoe said:
No, back then they only had Ray, a guy that would act out the movie for them.

With bunnies!

EDIT: Oh, man! They have a version of Teeth!

--Patrick

Apr 5, 2014#118

Dave

Fourth place prize just added: A copy of Divinity: Original Sin.

Right now the game is in beta, but this is an early access pass. The beta comes with 20 hours of play and will automatically be upgraded to the full game when it's released.[DOUBLEPOST=1396723442,1396723274][/DOUBLEPOST]I was getting it and I thought, why not just pay the extra $20, get a second copy (buying in bulk is cheaper anyway), and make it a fourth place prize?

Apr 5, 2014#119

Yoshimickster

I'M IN! You can't tell from this post but I just did a pose while thinking that.

Apr 5, 2014#120

fade

I've got my fingers crossed. I'm a huge fan of the Playstation line (and yes, I have a sweet-ass PC gaming rig, and I still prefer the ps3), but there's no PS4 in the budget. Then again I'd donate it back to site maintenance if that helps.

Apr 5, 2014#121

Zappit

Alright, I'm in. If I do happen to win anything, I'd rather have the cash equivalent (since that appears to be an option?) go right to the Jimmy Fund, a cancer charity, instead of me.

Apr 5, 2014#122

Dave

Zappit said:
Alright, I'm in. If I do happen to win anything, I'd rather have the cash equivalent (since that appears to be an option?) go right to the Jimmy Fund, a cancer charity, instead of me.

If anyone wants to do something other than keep the money, we'll still give it to them to do as they will. That would mean we'd PayPal you the cash and you could donate it from there.

Apr 5, 2014#123

phil

I guess I'm in!

Apr 6, 2014#124

Dave

Entries will close sometimes unexpectedly tomorrow & the thread will be locked. @Emrys will be sending out the numbers on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Apr 6, 2014#125

Emrys

I'm pretty sure I've got everyone who indicated they wanted in on the contest but if your name isn't on the list below, let me know.

Adam
AshburnerX
BErt
bhamv3
blotsfan
Bones
Bowielee
Bubble181
Cajungal
Celt Z
Chad Sexington
Charlie Don't Surf
Cheesy1
CrimsonSoul
CynicsmKills
DarkAudit
David
Dei
dill616
Dirona
drifter
Eriol
Espy
fade
Far
figmentPez
Frank
Fun Size
Gared
General Specific
grub
Gusto
HCGLNS
Jax
Jay
jwhouk
klew
Krisken
LittleKagsin
LittleSin
MindDetective
ncts_dodge_man
Officer_Charon
papachronos
PatrThom
phil
Piotyr
Puntabul
Ravenpoe
Shakey
sixpackshaker
Sparhawk
SpecialKO
stienman
tegid
Terrik
ThatNickGuy
Thread Necromancer
Tiger Tsang
Tinwhistler
Tress
Vrii
WasabiPoptart
Yoshimickster
Zapkode.marie
Zappit

Apr 6, 2014#126

CrimsonSoul

Dave said:
You sneaky married people have TWO chances to win!

Does that mean my wife that has an account but never comes here or posts can sign up? lol

Apr 6, 2014#127

Dave

CrimsonSoul said:
Does that mean my wife that has an account but never comes here or posts can sign up? lol

Yup.

Apr 6, 2014#128

phil

Dave said:
Yup.

Hey! I uh...very suddenly got married to like 15 people. So they're all going to sign up.

Apr 6, 2014#129

Dave

Who is eligible? Any Halforumite PAST OR PRESENT who has been registered before today.

Apr 6, 2014#130

PatrThom

Dave said:
Who is eligible? Any Halforumite PAST OR PRESENT who has been registered before today.

I'm still trying to get my wife to sign up. I don't think she'd cave in time anyway.

--Patrick

Apr 6, 2014#131

Krisken

I'd feel weird about asking my wife to post just to increase the odds for me. I'm happy with my one chance

Apr 6, 2014#132

Zapkode.marie

I'm in or something to that effect. {snickers}

Apr 6, 2014#133

fade

I don't really want my wife to come here. Worlds colliding, Jerry! Worlds colliding!

Apr 6, 2014#134

bhamv3

I'd feel weird having my wife here, period. I'd have to cut back on my pervert antics.

Apr 6, 2014#135

Gared

Sure, I'm in.

Apr 6, 2014#136

Tress

My girlfriend jokes that she's going to set up an account without me knowing and start posting. I'm not sure how I'd feel about it. :confused:

Apr 6, 2014#137

Emrys

Tress said:
My girlfriend jokes that she's going to set up an account without me knowing and start posting. I'm not sure how I'd feel about it.

How do you know she hasn't already?

Apr 6, 2014#138

Tress

Apr 6, 2014#139

Emrys

Wise move.

Apr 6, 2014#140

Terrik

I'm intentionally making sure Jun's English never progresses just so I can avoid this situation.

Apr 6, 2014#141

bhamv3

Terrik said:
I'm intentionally making sure Jun's English never progresses just so I can avoid this situation.

I could translate for her, if she wants.

Apr 6, 2014#142

Krisken

Huh. Here I just don't post anything my wife wouldn't expect me to say out loud. I must be doing it wrong.

Apr 6, 2014#143

Tress

bhamv3 said:
I could translate for her, if she wants.

Do not betray us, @bhamv3.

Apr 6, 2014#144

bhamv3

Tress said:
Do not betray us, @bhamv3.

You're right, I should not have suggested I would betray my fellow Halformites. For that is not the way.

*holds out fist for brofisting*

Apr 6, 2014#145

Krisken

The twenty-two hundreth meeting of the Secret Order of Halforums shall now commence.

Order the first, the potential brofisting of bhamv3.

Apr 6, 2014#146

Frank

I need to remember all my gimmick alts now.

Apr 6, 2014#147

Dave

Zapkode.marie said:
I'm in or something to that effect. {snickers}

User since Jan 28, 2013. You're in! Sneaky buggers!

Apr 6, 2014#148

ThatNickGuy

Tress said:
My girlfriend jokes that she's going to set up an account without me knowing and start posting. I'm not sure how I'd feel about it.

She's been Charlie this whole time.

Apr 6, 2014#149

Tress

ThatNickGuy said:
She's been Charlie this whole time.

Apr 6, 2014#150

PatrThom

Krisken said:
I'd feel weird about asking my wife to post just to increase the odds for me. I'm happy with my one chance

Not to up the odds, Krisken...I've been wanting her to join to up the Odds!

--Patrick

Apr 7, 2014#151

Krisken

No worries, I'm not judging those that do

Apr 7, 2014#152

Charlie Don't Surf

the joke's on you, I'm really good in the sack

Apr 7, 2014#153

Dave

Thread locked. Contest set. Good luck on the 18th, everyone!

Apr 16, 2014#154

Dave

Looks like a couple of the people missed out, so I'm open this up again for those who might have missed it. Closing this late Thursday night so Emrys has a chance to get out the new numbers and give me a new total from which to draw.

Apr 16, 2014#155

Gryfter

Wow... I missed this so... I'm in!

Apr 16, 2014#156

CrimsonSoul

I was going to be working that friday, but I quit my job, so i can be here for the stream

Apr 16, 2014#157

Dave

Wow. Congrats...?

Apr 16, 2014#158

Emrys

I'm bringing the popcorn.

Apr 16, 2014#159

CrimsonSoul

Dave said:
Wow. Congrats...?

Oh yes, I was all smiles when I did it, like a huge weight off my shoulders. can't wait till I start the new job (in like 2 weeks)

Apr 16, 2014#160

Squidleybits

I'm in please!

PS4s are sexy!

Apr 16, 2014#161

Terrik

I'll be working tomorrow morning, so I'll be patiently awaiting my award message in my inbox.

Apr 17, 2014#162

Emrys

Terrik said:
I'll be working tomorrow morning, so I'll be patiently awaiting my award message in my inbox.

Just as soon as the cheque clears.

Apr 17, 2014#163

ElJuski

Just popping in to say...holy crap, NR was a genuinely altruistic guy. Y'all can have my doodles, but you aren't getting a penny beyond that ;P

Good luck on winning, motherfuckers. A PS4 sounds...amazing.

Apr 17, 2014#164

fade

Well the contest is over. If you want to stop receiving our newsletter, send a PM to Dave or Emrys with the subject "I withdraw from the contest".

*cough*

Apr 17, 2014#165

Emrys

Very clever.

Apr 17, 2014#166

Dave

ElJuski said:
Just popping in to say...holy crap, NR was a genuinely altruistic guy. Y'all can have my doodles, but you aren't getting a penny beyond that ;P

Good luck on winning, motherfuckers. A PS4 sounds...amazing.

So you in or not? You don't have to give a penny, you just have to say you're in.

Apr 17, 2014#167

Emrys

@Dave, when are you closing this back down?

Apr 17, 2014#168

Dave

Now. Just got back from visiting my mom. My day has been...interesting.

Apr 18, 2014#169

Dave

When we start, the UStream address is: http://ustre.am/fh0t

See you in about an hour and a half!

Apr 18, 2014#170

Cajungal

Lookin good, Dave!

Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk

Apr 18, 2014#171

Dave

Thread is now open again for contest comments and jokes about how Tinwhistler should not be allowed to win!

Apr 18, 2014#172

HCGLNS

Put the cat back on!

Apr 18, 2014#173

Cajungal

Pour a class of lemonade, you savage!!!

Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk

Apr 18, 2014#174

Cajungal

*glass. For class.

Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk

Apr 18, 2014#175

Tress

I missed it! Who won stuff?

Apr 18, 2014#176

Dei

I just got home from derby practice, who woooon.

Apr 18, 2014#177

Piotyr

@blotsfan

Apr 18, 2014#178

blotsfan

Wait...what?

Apr 18, 2014#179

drifter

Oh hey, congratulations

(seriously though, congrats!)

Apr 18, 2014#180

Piotyr

You have another 3 minutes to claim your prize.

Apr 18, 2014#181

blotsfan

How? I just closed the announcement. Please tell me

Apr 18, 2014#182

Dave

On the UStream, we're pulling numbers. You won the PS4!

Apr 18, 2014#183

blotsfan

I'm on![DOUBLEPOST=1397878811,1397878603][/DOUBLEPOST]Sorry...I didn't meant to be all jerky about rushing on. I thought the missing out was serious. Thank you so much @Dave and @North_Ranger

Apr 18, 2014#184

Tinwhistler

Dave said:
Thread is now open again for contest comments and jokes about how Tinwhistler should not be allowed to win!

Apr 18, 2014#185

ThatNickGuy

@Jay with the $200
@Celt Z with the $50!

Apr 18, 2014#186

Celt Z

Yay!

Apr 18, 2014#187

Jay

Apr 18, 2014#188

HCGLNS

The best part was when the cat kicked Daves ass.

Apr 18, 2014#189

Dave

First post being updated now!

Apr 18, 2014#190

PatrThom

Dave said:
First post being updated now!

Don't forget to update the site banner, too.

--Patrick

Apr 18, 2014#191

ThatNickGuy

The only thing I won was live chat company with the HF peoples.

So I'm a winner.

Apr 18, 2014#192

Dave

PatrThom said:
Don't forget to update the site banner, too.

--Patrick

Thanks! I forgot to set it up to expire on the time. It's removed.

IF YOU PUBLISHED A BOOK, please let me know the title and paste the amazon link here as it was a super secret prize that figmentPez won! You all sold a copy, mang!

Apr 18, 2014#193

ThatNickGuy

Amazon product

Apr 18, 2014#194

Dave

Amazon product

Apr 19, 2014#195

Bowielee

What the what?

Apr 19, 2014#196

phil

Congratulations!

Apr 19, 2014#197

Emrys

I think @blotsfan needs to invite us all over so we can take turns playing his shiny new PS4.

Apr 19, 2014#198

blotsfan

You're not welcome without doomweasels.

Apr 19, 2014#199

Emrys

The doomweasels and I will be there. With snacks.

Apr 19, 2014#200

blotsfan

Sounds good, but no wanton destruction of my hometown.

Apr 19, 2014#201

Emrys

Awww!

Not even one small rampage?

Apr 19, 2014#202

blotsfan

Fine. You can destroy the city of Niagara Falls since no one would be able to tell the difference anyways.

Apr 19, 2014#203

WasabiPoptart

Just give the doomies some peanut butter. They'll be your friends for life.

Apr 19, 2014#204

Emrys

WasabiPoptart said:
Just give the doomies some peanut butter. They'll be your friends for life.

Shush, woman! No one must know their secret weakness!

If you're going to give them peanut butter, it must be Jif. They do have some standards.

Apr 19, 2014#205

Tinwhistler

Congrats everyone! I was busy having date night, so I missed out on the chat again...

Dave said:
Thanks! I forgot to set it up to expire on the time. It's removed.

IF YOU PUBLISHED A BOOK, please let me know the title and paste the amazon link here as it was a super secret prize that figmentPez won! You all sold a copy, mang!

A Touch of Magic (e-book, audiobook, paperback, hardback)
http://www.amazon.com/A-Touch-of-Magic-ebook/dp/B006ETGELA

Magic Astray (e-book, audiobook, paperback, hardback)
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Astray-ebook/dp/B00ETN4AEQ

Making Mead: Brewing Your First Batch (e-book only)
http://www.amazon.com/Making-Mead-Brewing-First-ebook/dp/B00FNV47QY

Unless figmentPez is into playing celtic music, you can probably get away with not getting him the 10 sheet music books I also have out.

Apr 19, 2014#206

WasabiPoptart

Emrys said:
If you're going to give them peanut butter, it must be Jif. They do have some standards.

Choosy ferrets choose Jif (at least Pooka liked it).

Apr 21, 2014#207

General Specific

I would like to congratulate the winners on their luck...

I'm not at all upset that I didn't win anything...

Seriously, it's not like I had made elaborate plans about what to do with the PS4 or rearranged my living room or anything...

So, in conclusion, I hope you all die.

I hope everyone realizes this is all in good fun, serious congrats to the winners.

Apr 21, 2014#208

HCGLNS

Put the cat back on.

Apr 21, 2014#209

fade

Blotsfan said I could have the ps4.

Apr 21, 2014#210

blotsfan

Nuh uh. Besides, you wouldn't like it anyways.

Apr 21, 2014#211

Thread Necromancer

congrats to all the winners.
I unfortunately missed the drawing as I was trying to get work done and it slipped my mind. Shame, I was looking forward to it.

Apr 22, 2014#212

Celt Z

My Amazon gift card arrived today! Thank you, gift-card-donator!

Incidentally, I have no idea which Halforumite's handle it belongs to. So your secret identity is safe with me, Batman!

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