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Holiday Spirit
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Posted - 2009.12.14 05:22:00 -
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Hello All!
On the 23rd of this month, the 5th annual Galactic Giveaway Event will be taking place in-game.
Here's how it works: When I'm ready to start, I'll be announcing in the Help channel (in game), as well as in this thread, the location that I have picked this year for the event. Anyone who wants to come around then flies to that system.
When you get there you say hello to the folks in local, dock up, and I'll give you holiday gifties! The gifties come in all shapes and sizes, but I try to keep them within your racial makeup and preferred skillset.
There will be drawings throughout the event for more extreme gifts as the day goes on, however you must be IN THE SYSTEM the event is happening in when the drawings for uberprizes happen.
There is ABSOLUTELY NO COST to participate. I wont ask you to join a corp, bring a gift for me, or anything else like that. Just show up for the party - your participation is payment enough.
Registration for the drawings is automatic as soon as you are handed your free gift in the station.
Between now and the 23rd, I'll revisit this thread to answer any questions (if any show up) and give some hint's about the special drawing prizes.. I can tell you that this year's special drawing prizes are the best yet!
I hope to see you ALL on the 23rd.. the system will be announced on that date.
Last year's event was huge.. I'm expecting this one to be even bigger.. and, if I can finally get an answer to my in-game petition (GM Huginn, you there?) this year might even have something extra special to it!
Happy Holidays! Holiday Spirit
P.S. Last year some of you were sneaky and used your locator agents to find me, and the event location before I announced it.. and when I logged into the system there were a few of you already waving at me in local . Even though I could have given you some carbon (EvE version of coal for your stocking) I didn't.. but this year I'm going to be sneaky right back . I'm going to stay away from the actual location of the event until just before it begins
Here is a link to last year's thread: 2008 4th Annual Galactic Giveaway
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Holiday Spirit
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Posted - 2009.12.14 05:35:00 -
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I was just reading last years event thread (now that brought back some cool memories hehe) when I noticed that I forgot something (again).
The system I pick will be in Empire space.. highsec.. (it's a 1.0 this year) with easy access from all regions (no need to go through lowsec or 0.0 to get there).
o/ HS
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CCP Applebabe
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Posted - 2009.12.14 05:39:00 -
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Moved from General Discussion to Events & Gathering.
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Odama III
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Posted - 2009.12.15 17:46:00 -
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Can't wait! I had a blast last year, and I am sure it will be just as fun, if not more, this year!
Cheers to Holiday Spirit!
Ben/Odama
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Franga
NQX Innovations
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Posted - 2009.12.17 22:16:00 -
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Brilliant event. One of the most generous players in EVE and always keeps his word. Outside station is often quite a blast as well.
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Holiday Spirit
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Posted - 2009.12.18 02:11:00 -
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Howdy All :)
Have had a few of the same questions posted to me in-game as come every year, so I'll clarify a few items:
1. You shouldn't have to pass through lowsec or 0.0 space to get to the event (unless you're already out there)
2. Everyone who shows up gets something
3. Everyone who shows up goes on a list, which is then used to pull names for special drawings throughout the event
4. The event usually last a few hours, depending on how long the goodie bag still has stuff in it, and how long people want to continue to hang out
5. There are no 'quests' or 'missions' that you'll have to perform in order to partake in the party. Just showing up is all that's required!
One of the biggest (most common) questions I've had so far is "What kind of special drawing gifts will be given out?". It seems like some people dont want to potentially have to travel dozens of jumps just to 'maybe' have a chance to win a bag of ammo or something, so I'll give a couple hints:
Numerous fully T2/Faction/Named fit and rigged T2 ships of all sorts and races, fully fit battleships, fully fit faction ships, BPO's, and I think I've even got a dread BPC in the bag - and a lot more stuff to boot!
As we draw closer to the date (23rd) I might throw out more specifics.. but that's the general idea of what kind of stuff will be dished out at this year's event.
The 'Grand Prize' for this year tops every previous Galactic Givaway by far. Lets just say the winner gets a choice of prizes, any of which are easily worth 1/2 a billion isk by current market/contract standards. The drawing for this item is usually held between 3 and 4 hours into the event, giving people a chance to get there for their chance.. but it all really comes down to when 'I' think the time is right for it.
Also, everyone gets some Holiday Spirits along with a (hopefully) useful gift just for showing up. And don't be suprised if you catch a glimpse of a Holiday elf hanging around outside the station!
Hope to see you there! HS
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Mynxee
Hellcats
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Posted - 2009.12.18 17:21:00 -
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This sounds like fun--I sure hope it happens at a time when I'm able to send my non-flashy "business associate" around to attend! Mentioned the giveaway in my blog, so hopefully you get even more participation.
Bump It! | My Blog: Life in Low Sec |
Connor Dravnonia
Jaber Express Shipping Inc
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Posted - 2009.12.19 00:43:00 -
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Sounds fun! Hope I can make it. --- "Question not the ways of the script, there's always a bigger fish." |
Holiday Spirit
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Posted - 2009.12.21 14:46:00 -
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Another bumpage for this thread :)
Last year we had a tremendous amount of ships pulling on a conga line outside the station, and snowball fights of epic proportions (if we get them again this year, bring em!).
CCP finally reponded to my in-game request/idea, and the official answer was 'sorry, but no' - but that's no problem! This event is 5 years running without any assistance, and it will continue :)
Here's a bit more info on some of the drawing gifts that will be given out this year:
Fully rigged, T2 fit Malediction Fully rigged, T2 fit Falcon Fully rigged, T2 & faction fit Stiletto Fully rigged, T2, faction and named fit Vengeance Fully rigged, T2 & named fit Eagle Rigged, T2 & named fit Scorpion Named & T2 fit Armageddon (w/tachion set) Rigged & named fit Typhoon Fully rigged, T2 & named fit DAREDEVIL Fully rigged, T2 & faction fit WORM Fully rigged, T2 & faction fit COMET Various BPO's A Capital Ship BPC
And the Grand Gift of this year: The pilot drawn will have their choice between the following: A. Fully rigged, T2 and Dread Gurista fit GILA or B. Fully rigged, T2 fit ASTARTE command ship, complete with command links and every skill required to fly it stowed in the cargo hold
All ships, whether they are special drawing giveaways, or just handed out when you arrive in the system, are fully fit (some have a rig or two) and already have ammo loaded & spares in the cargo holds.
Most pilots will get ships when they arrive, others could get blueprints, implants or a lot of other goodies! Remember, the choice of the gift is left up to me - but I'll be basing what I give you on the following criteria: 1. How old your character is (I'll check your info so you don't have to tell me) 2. What race you are (I'll check your info) 3. What career path you have chosen (That part you'll have to tell me - I'll ask you when you're up for a gift)
Again, the event is on the 23rd (almost there!) and will be held in a highsec system. Don't try using agents to find me ahead of time, since I won't be in the event system until the event starts (sneaky peeps last year found me early hehe)
See you there, and for those who can't make it - HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! HS
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Yakumo Smith
Gallente No End To Infinity Fleetingly Finite
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Posted - 2009.12.21 17:54:00 -
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Sounds like a laugh, i'll try and turn up for the fun.
I suppose this must be my sig. I'll do something cool with it eventually. |
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Psy Smythe
Gallente Estrale Frontiers
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Posted - 2009.12.22 13:18:00 -
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Sounds like a lot of fun and hopefully I can make it; but I do have a question; will this be going on the whole day of the 23rd or just certain times?
Psy
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Holiday Spirit
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Posted - 2009.12.22 20:18:00 -
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I'll probably start somewhere between 16-1700 eve time.
I'll be logging in before then so I can fly to the destination (decided to fly instead of podkill myself).
Less than 24 hours to go!!
HS
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xMDMx
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Posted - 2009.12.22 22:11:00 -
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Edited by: xMDMx on 22/12/2009 22:11:09 Great event Holiday Spirit, i only hope to find an exit from wh in time, or i'll have to self-destruct my pod.
BTW, Merry Cristmas!
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Holiday Spirit
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Posted - 2009.12.22 23:34:00 -
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The drawing system is the same one I've used all these years.
Basically, when you show up in the system, I put your name on a list (kinda like Santa, but I dont care if you're naughty). The list is just sheet after sheet of paper with numbers 1-??? written down, and I put your name next to the next available number.
I then use a program to randomly select a number. For instance, if there are 150 names on the list, I just type '150' into the program and push a button. Then the program picks a number from 1 to 150.
Once I have the number, I just turn to the page that the selected number is on, check to see if the person who's name is on that line is still in the system, and if they are they get the gift. If they're not in the system, I just run the number program again until I get a number with a name of someone still in the system next to it.
Once you have been picked for one of the special gifts, your name comes off the list until the 'big gift of the year' is drawn for - everyone can win that one, even if you've already won a previous drawing.
On a side note, I also write down your in-game age, race, what your preferred role is (industry/combat/exploration) and make a quick note as to what gifty you got.
I've got quite a few of the special gifts this year, so I'm hoping to get one drawn at least every half an hour... maybe even some random one's when I feel like it :)
Hope that explained the 'method' for ya, and hope to see you and EVERYONE else tommorrow!
HS
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ILikeFoodz
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Posted - 2009.12.23 01:21:00 -
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You could probably get Eve Radio to cover this if you asked them, might help add some publicity and whatnot. I'll see everyone there in a bright yellow pod!
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Miranda Cho
Caldari Ammatar Free Corps Curatores Veritatis Alliance
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Posted - 2009.12.23 06:56:00 -
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Hope I'm able to get there in time...work sucks. ________________
Miranda Cho, First Church of the Azure Carrot (Reformed), Reconnaissance Division 'To convert, one must discover.' |
Tuttomenui II
Gallente BUDAPIG LTD
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Posted - 2009.12.23 08:52:00 -
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I was there last year. I'll try to make it again this year. I'll bust out the Orca for the conga line.
!ALL YOUR ROOKIES ARE BELONG TO ME! |
Holiday Spirit
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Posted - 2009.12.23 16:26:00 -
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The waiting is over :)
I'm expecting this years Giveaway to last at least 4-5 hours, probably more, so even if you're 30 jumps away you should still be able to make it to the party.
It appears my ploy of 'hiding' far away from the actual event system, in order to avoid those locator agents, actually worked :) But now I'm in system and ready to go!
So - the BIG question; Where? In my search for a suitable 1.0 system with a 'holidayish name' this year, I came across the system ALF It's ALF not 'Elf', but close enough to it to be picked as this years GG System.
So - head to ALF! I'll see you there!
Happy Holidays, HS
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Wadddi
Caldari Mirkur Draug'Tyr Ushra'Khan
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Posted - 2009.12.23 16:49:00 -
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Im coming but i do have to use low sec lucky me
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DonSchoe II
Minmatar Mirkur Draug'Tyr Ushra'Khan
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Posted - 2009.12.23 17:43:00 -
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thank you :) . .
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Cleopatra's Shroud
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Posted - 2009.12.23 19:46:00 -
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Its such a crock, ive been in the system for 3 hours when there were only a handful of people there, and i havent received a thing were as others are claiming to have been given stuff. Why not do it alpabetically, at least then you wont miss the people who have been there for hours, who have supported this and spread the word about it the past week or two.
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Wadddi
Caldari Mirkur Draug'Tyr Ushra'Khan
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Posted - 2009.12.23 22:15:00 -
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Believe me it's not i won an Eagle a couple of minutes ago thankyou Holiday Spirit for your kindness and for the eagle :)
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Ella Actinic
The Actinic Agency
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Posted - 2009.12.23 23:19:00 -
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Good for you Holiday. What a fine idea you have for bringing people together.
I've been having a blast for the last few hours. And the nicely fitted Armageddon that I won has made the long journey to get here worth it :)
Cheers and Merry Christmas.
Ella
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Mainehawk
Caldari Senex Legio Get Off My Lawn
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Posted - 2009.12.24 01:02:00 -
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Bah, missed it again for the 2nd year. I wish these started later because I'm always at work. lol
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Holiday Spirit
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Posted - 2009.12.24 01:10:00 -
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Another year's event has come and gone (and yes, Cleopatra got her gifts.. in fact, when I put her name on the list and went back to her, she wasn't in the station.. but when she docked back up, she was gifted).
This year there were over 300 pilots that showed up. 8 hours of fun, but even elves need to eventually sleep :)
Congrats to those who were picked at random for special gifts - and congrats to Tersisis Jaber, who picked the fully fit Gila for the big prize this year!
Will surely see you all again next year - in a new system - with new goodies.
Hope everyone, whether or not you made it today, has a fabulous holiday
Best Wishes, and Fly Safe, Holiday Spirit
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Connor Dravnonia
Jaber Express Shipping Inc
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Posted - 2009.12.24 01:24:00 -
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Wow, I'm glad I told the corp about it. Jaber's my CEO! Congrats to him, and much thanks to Holiday Spirit for a great party.
Hope I'll be able to make the 6th annual event next year! --- "Question not the ways of the script, there's always a bigger fish." |
Nitemare111
Left Field Holding
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Posted - 2009.12.24 02:01:00 -
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This was fun! Thanks for the Bellicose, Holiday, gonna take it out for a spin.
Wish I could've stayed around for more than a half hour, though.
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gulftobay
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Posted - 2009.12.24 02:16:00 -
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Big kudos HS, it was good fun. |
Berendas
Monolithic.
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Posted - 2009.12.24 05:01:00 -
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Thank you Holiday Spirit, I will enjoy the new Dominix. Hopefully it will stay alive till next December 23rd
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