therfiles Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 It's that time of year.It's crazy to believe that it's already December. We've had so many amazing happen this year: 10 years of JKA, 1 year of JKHub, and the release of the JKA SP code. To "wrap up" this pretty epic year, we're gonna be doing something new.To celebrate the holiday season, we're going to be hosting a White Elephant Gift Exchange. The basic mechanics are simple: You make an obscure/random/cool/whatever mod, and you bring it to the party. We then go around, opening these "mystery" gifts, stealing and trading them from one another. Quite fun. Except when you get stolen from. One thing that will be different this year: You will not recieve your gift until the game has concluded and you alone will get it. That way, the gift will be uniquely yours. Of course you can share it with the community, if you wish. I'll get to finer details of the game (or forum "event") soon enough, but first let's talk about...The gifts.Really, there aren't no specific rules as to what your file should be. Make it cool, weird, and unique! Will it be that sleek, hot item that everyone fights over? Or the ugly sweater some one gets stuck with? That's up to you! Just please: put some effort into your gift. This will be no fun if we all get ugly sweaters. Your gift will only be viewed by the JKHub staff (to ensure it's goodness) and the recipient. Screenshots will be taken to display your gift, once it's been chosen. Here are some general guidelines to follow:Nothing inappropriate. You know.Effort, please!It MUST be your own, original work. It may integrate the use of other mods to a certain extent (a very modified skin), but may not be a file by another author.No files that have already been submitted to JKHub are valid. Sorry.Upload your file to Dropbox, or some other safe upload service.You give full rights to the work to the recipient, but they MUST credit you. (Example: they can upload it, with credit given)How to enter.When you've made a gift of maximum goodness, send it to The White Elephant via PM. All files must be received by December 18th. Thanks! How it's gonna work.The staff, including myself, are going to continue brainstorming an effective plan of action, but for now, this is the plan. A new forum will be added, called "White Elephant Gift Exchange". This forum will contain rules, gift lists, and the trading topic. One December 19th, a list will be posted in the forum giving the order of gift choosing. A "gift list" of gift colors will be made available. The person whose turn it is will get to choose a gift color, revealing it to everyone. This event may span OVER Christmas, but will conclude by the 31st at the latest, depending on reply times, etc.So now that I've thoroughly confused all of you, I'm gonna make an example between me, @@Circa, and @@Fighter.It's December 18th, and I just turned in my beautiful model pack to the White Elephant.On the 19th, a list is posted, listing @@Circa first, @@Fighter second, and me last.From the tantalizing list of mystery gifts, @@Circa chooses the blue one.The White Elephant reveals that the blue gift contains a model of Jesus.@@Fighter, who is second, now has two choices: To steal any of the gifts revealed from another player, or choose a new one. He chooses to open the red gift, which is revealed to be a new map!So now it's my turn. I really want the map, so I say this: "I will steal the red gift from @@Fighter." The red gift is now mine. I then must specify a gift color for @@Fighter to get in return. "He will get the green gift instead."The green gift is a loading screen of Santa, so @@Fighter gets that, and I get the map!As soon as all the players have responded and all trading is done, the gifts are PM'd to the winners.By the off chance that you choose your OWN gift, you will be asked to choose again.Make sense? Why are we doing this? It's so tl;dr!I'd really like to try something new this year (rather than Secret Santa, which is still pretty cool). Also, this will be our first experiment with forum interactivity and "events" which could be something cool.Questions? I know I've made you confused. :wacko: Leave any questions below, and we'll do our best to figure em' out. If you have any suggestions, PLEASE share them! We'd love to make this as effective as possible! Is this event mandatory? Absolutely not! It's all just for fun!To "wrap" it up:Make a gift by December 18th, and send it to The White ElephantStay tuned on December 19th for the new Forum and the game to be officially be startedParticipate when you are listed to do so!Have fun.That is all. If you're still confused, go to Mr. and Mrs. Wikipedia, and appeal to them for guidance.Click here to view the article Link to comment
eezstreet Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 So who's going to kill the elephant? I don't have an elephant gun. Tempust85 and Circa like this Link to comment
The White Elephant Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 At the end, we, as JKHubbers, will feast upon my flesh and enjoy a community dinner. Fellowship and food will be abundant. Flynn, Barricade24, Circa and 3 others like this Link to comment
Circa Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Get to work all you elves! This will only work if people participate and it will definitely be epic. Onysfx likes this Link to comment
MoonDog Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Somebody is getting a fucking map. Omicron, Tempust85, Onysfx and 2 others like this Link to comment
mrwonko Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 This seems quite interesting from a game theory standpoint - if somebody already opened a present you fancy you have to decide: do you take it away and know what you get? Or will you open a new one hoping it'll contain something even better? Maybe you take something you think only you like so it won't be taken away. Still it feels like those that get to choose later have a bit of an advantage - they can choose between all the opened presents and the chances of the remaining presents containing something awesome get smaller and smaller. Or do they? Not knowing what is in the remaining presents means you have to guess since you can't know what's to come... It's possible they're the best ones but it's hard to judge. Since I'm so intrigued I'll probably participate, by the way. Circa and Onysfx like this Link to comment
Tempust85 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Just had this thought: Have everyone post what they would want to see as a present (within reason) so then everyone has a list of what to make. Of course, just because you post it doesn't mean you will get it. What do you think? Bek and Circa like this Link to comment
therfiles Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Sure, wishlists are definitely an option. Link to comment
katanamaru Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I second the wishlist idea. Link to comment
Circa Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 That would be a good idea. So we have some ideas what to make in case you were struggling to think of something (like me). Link to comment
Morabis Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Sexy Leia poster do the job? Link to comment
katanamaru Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Yep. If it's fan made. I say ban fan-fiction though. Onysfx and therfiles like this Link to comment
Barricade24 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I am quite interested in this. So do you have to upload a file in order to participate or not? I any rate, I 'll try and think of something to upload. therfiles likes this Link to comment
Circa Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I am quite interested in this. So do you have to upload a file in order to participate or not? I any rate, I 'll try and think of something to upload.Yes. In order to receive a gift, you must give a gift. The spirit of Christmas! therfiles, Darth_Bothersome, Barricade24 and 1 other like this Link to comment
Onysfx Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I think everyone already knows what will be coming from me unfortunately...UNLIMITE I'm looking forward to this! Lamented likes this Link to comment
Bane_Ross Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I'm thoroughly confused, but intrigued all the same. I doubt anything I could contribute would be very special, but I think I'd like be a part of this therfiles likes this Link to comment
h643 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I don't have anything worth giving but very good idea! therfiles likes this Link to comment
redsaurus Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I'll try to make something…hopefully better than my secret santa effort last year. Circa and therfiles like this Link to comment
Onysfx Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 @@therfiles Does the present need to include a readme like with a normal submission, or are the rules a little looser here? Link to comment
Lamented Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 This sounds fun, but... No, just no. I put too much work into it. XD Bek likes this Link to comment
therfiles Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 @@therfiles Does the present need to include a readme like with a normal submission, or are the rules a little looser here? If it contains any one else's work, it probably would be a good idea to just add a quick mention to them. You shouldn't need to contact them, only if you plan to host it here. Link to comment
Onysfx Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Ah ok. Thanks. My present may not be the greatest, but it will get a few laughs xD. therfiles likes this Link to comment
Futuza Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Anyone want a crazily bad map? I'm half tempted to whip out GTK Radiant again and spend 4 frustrating hours making something. Onysfx, Circa and therfiles like this Link to comment
therfiles Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Anyone want a crazily bad map? I'm half tempted to whip out GTK Radiant again and spend 4 frustrating hours making something.mememememememe Barricade24 likes this Link to comment
mrwonko Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I have two things in mind - what happens if I do both? Mega present? I guess it doesn't matter since I'm unlikely to finish both... :-) Link to comment
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