Colony Of Gamers Child's Play Drive 2008

[Psykoboy2]

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The Colony of Gamers 2008 Child's Play Drive has begun!

Click here for all the details! (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?p=65036#post65036)

[Soulless Toast]

For every 10 dollars you donate to the Colony of Gamers Child's Play Drive,
you will receive one virtual raffle ticket.
You will receive an e-mail at the address you use for the PayPal donation with further instructions.
(Please ensure e-mail is correct)

More raffle items to come! Check often for updates. Raffle items will be updated here.


Raffle Item 1 Anyone
Customized voicemail message (in mp3 format) from David Hayter (Metal Gear Solid's Solid Snake)


Raffle Item 2 Anyone
Customized voicemail message (in mp3 format) from Jonathan Coulton.
www.jonathancoulton.com
http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo338/cogchildsplay/IMG_1464.jpg

Raffle Item 3 Australian Exclusive
One pair of rocking Space Invader socks, knitted by Kris of www.web-goddess.org
http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo338/cogchildsplay/socks.jpg
Speak & Spell not included.


Raffle Item 4 United States Only
Awesome 3-part clock displays hours on the "D-Pad", minutes on the "A-Button", and seconds on the "B-Button". This item was designed and built by John Middleton, and also comes with mountable "Start" and "Select" buttons. While not keeping time, they can be used to hang coats or serve as shelves for photos. Pieces are separate, and can be mounted in any manner you choose. Powered by the ever-popular AA batteries. John's site is www.middletonfiles.com.
http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo338/cogchildsplay/gamerclock.jpg


Raffle Item 5 Anyone
Play co-op with the creator of the "most co-op game ever," Schizoid (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/schizoidxboxlivearcade/). Jamie Fristrom, lead programmer and designer, has kindly donated his time co-op through one of the most unique Xbox Live Arcade games to come out this year.


Raffle Item 6 Registered Colony of Gamers Members Only
Make the ultimate fashion statement this winter by showing your love for Child's Play. Win a scarf knitted just for you by Colony of Gamers own ADDGirl (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/member.php?u=187)! You get to pick the colors.
http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo338/cogchildsplay/scarf.jpg
MagGnome not included.


Raffle Item 7 Anyone
Customized voicemail message (in mp3 format) from Jason Zumwalt (GTA IV's Roman)

More items are coming! Check back here for updates!


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Donations must be received by 12am eastern on Monday, December 15 to receive raffle tickets. Raffle entries must be received by 12pm eastern on Monday, December 15 to be eligible for drawing.
Winners will be drawn on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 and notified via e-mail no later than December 20, 2008.

All proceeds will be donated to Child's Play. For more information on Child's Play visit their website at www.childsplaycharity.org

Raffle for entertainment purposes only. Colonyofgamers.com and its partners make no representation on delivery of raffle items. Some items region specific.

[Widgetcraft]

Donated a bit, it's not much, but it's something. Hate friggin Paypal though, had to use an alternate e-mail address because I didn't want to log into my old one.

[rinichanraar]

I donated a small amount as well, just to help get things started. I'll donate again as soon as I'm better able, but right now, I'm pretty low on cash as it is.

[Libuke]

Donated last year so no point in not donating again. I hope we hit the 5000.

[Ravenlock]

Donated. :) Let's do this thing!

[Sl1pstream]

I donated. I'll donate more once I get my next paycheck.

[opsin]

I'm in, and am now.
Will hopefully donate some more, but am very broke at the moment. And as I've said, absolutely want to show support here, and of course for Child's Play.

[Vyzov]

I donated a small amount. We'll see how things go, maybe some more will go.

[rinichanraar]

Hey, Rougey, how'd you know what the total was before the bar updated? I was lurking in the chatroom and saw you!

Oh, wait. Was it on the show? I can't get it streaming for some reason.

[Hotcod]

shame paypal hates me given that i have some money laying around for once

[Inspector Fowler]

AAAAA HA HA HA HA HA. The South. I never listened to any live IGC episodes. Your ads are cracking me up. Country music, patriotic statements...hell, I thought that one for a grocery store (or whatever) was a joke ad at first.

I love you guys. :D

[Rogue_hunter]

Hey, Rougey, how'd you know what the total was before the bar updated? I was lurking in the chatroom and saw you!

Oh, wait. Was it on the show? I can't get it streaming for some reason.

They announced on air. Get in the chatroom and stream the show. Heck, watch via the webcam.

EDIT: up to $450 already

[Sandman]

just sent $10

[axion]

Through in some cash, so how does this work with levels and what not?

[AgtFox]

First giveaway is a David Hayter voicemail on your answering machine as Solid Snake. I think they'll give the details soon. I'd give them but I'm not 100% positive what they are, so I don't want to be wrong.

[Widgetcraft]

Through in some cash, so how does this work with levels and what not?

The way they explained it on the air a minute ago, every ten dollars equates to one raffle ticket, which you'll be able to distribute among the items up for raffle as you please. They also said it was cumulative, I believe, so I guess you can donate through-out the drive and get credit for all donations. The prizes are apparently really unique, one of them being a customized answering machine message from David Hayter!

[AgtFox]

Second giveaway is a Coulton voiceover for your answering machine.

[cppcrusader]

I think I can spare $10 before my Thanksgiving road trip. The rest of my usual donation will have to wait until afterward.

[axion]

So do we PM you guys our Paypal email addy or something so you know who donated?

[Sazime]

Oh man, when I get paid....

[Libuke]

Donated last year so no point in not donating again. I hope we hit the 5000.

Wow already 25% I guess I didn't have to worry.

[rinichanraar]

It's been about an hour, and we're already 25% of the way there! Great job, guys!

First giveaway is a David Hayter voicemail on your answering machine as Solid Snake. I think they'll give the details soon. I'd give them but I'm not 100% positive what they are, so I don't want to be wrong.

Oh dear god, that's awesome.

[axion]

How does the gold/platinum/silver levels for Child's Play work? is 5000$ gold?

[bapenguin]

How does the gold/platinum/silver levels for Child's Play work? is 5000$ gold?

Yes, I believe so. At least it was last year.

[Variable Gear]

I'm happy that I could help children in need.

[Purple Santa]

Raffle items to follow!

Raffle items? I want to hear more about those :)

I threw in some into the pot for me and Ms. Claus. I'll add more as the deadline gets closer...

[Jackel]

Just donated. Its a great cause and I'm happy to help!

[Mot Wakorb]

Donated :)

[roboninja]

Donated.

I'll keep an eye out for this "raffle" business, my PayPal email is not the one I used here.

[Allimonster]

Pher donated. As soon as my next paycheck hits, I'll match what he donated. :)

[Telefrog]

Donated. The giveaways are nice, but the cause is good enough that I'd do it without the incentives anyway.

[jpublic]

Donated what I could.

[Jackel]

$40 = $48.26....damn dropping Canadian dollar! :)

I'll keep an eye out for this "raffle" business, my PayPal email is not the one I used here.

I know eh....i wish i had used my american credit card lol.

[Loki]

Just donated.

EDIT: What raffle?

[Suave Peanut]

I donated, and now feel self-satisfied.
To preserve this soon-to-be-deleted-by-Scott post. :D

[Rogue_hunter]

RAGE!!!!! at my deleted post! It was first! and we're going for GOLD! I was also the first one to donate, so I get first dibs on prizes!

[Suave Peanut]

RAGE!!!!! at my deleted post! It was first! and we're going for GOLD! I was also the first one to donate, so I get first dibs on prizes!
I don't see any first post by you, sir. ;)

Also, I've never seen you hunt any rogues. Just what is your angle, mister?

[Rogue_hunter]

Also, I've never seen you hunt any rogues. Just what is your angle, mister?

Do you see any rogues here? That's right, I took care of them.

Also, 1745 was a good year. Stuff happened, and then other stuff happened. (We're at $1745)

[cassiusregicide]

Donated. Best money spent all year.

[Loki]

Do you see any rogues here? That's right, I took care of them.

Also, 1745 was a good year. Stuff happened, and then other stuff happened. (We're at $1745)

Victim

He did hunt me down

/victim

[PathMaster]

Will need to donate some cash after I do some work this week and get paid.

[Thanasimos]

I'm the bastard that put change back into the counter! Muahahaha! DO YOU SEE THOSE PENNIES!?

I put dollars on too, and then I put pennies on so I could see triple zeroes in my bank acc.)

[Midrael]

Glad to see this collection get started. I've been holding off on my donation so that I could pitch in with this site. :)

EG, I can understand the sentiment you make regarding other charities. This is going to be a tough year for all charities I imagine as people tighten their belts. I think this charity goes beyond just buying games for sick kids though. It's improving quality of life for people that very desperately need it. I think that alone can make the difference to a lot of people.

[Zrikz]

In for a little bit! I just filled out a survey for a medical school thing and supposedly I will get $15 in the next 2 weeks, I will donate that as soon as it hits paypal as well.

[That Darn Kat]

Holy Mackerel! I can't believe how much money has already been raised. I'll be chipping in on Thursday (payday)!

[Straximus]

I appreciate what the PA guys do, but there are so many better charities that do more important things in my opinion. Buying people videogames, even sick children, has always seemed pretty insignificant to me compared to donating money towards starving families or funding cancer or AIDs research. Or even helping the homeless.

Then please, I suggest you help raise money for those charities rather than post things like this in this thread. Money that is donated to one charity is almost never money that wasn't donated to another. People are motivated to donate for their chosen charities for a variety of personal reasons, and telling them their donation, a personal sacrifice, could be put to better use somewhere else does nothing to inspire them to donate further. If anything, they may choose not to donate at all.

One million dollars (what CP raised last year) toward AIDS or cancer research is a drop in an ocean. That research is financed into the billions of dollars. For someone whose annual charitable budget is in the double digits, small charities like Child's Play offer people of modest means to make a big impact on someone's life in a positive way. You can walk away with an immediate feeling of accomplishment. These children's hospitals have said that their medical and research needs are very well funded. Until Child's Play came along, there was no one meeting this very specific and important need, because everyone was focused on the "bigger", "more important" problems. A child's state of mind is critically important to the recovery process. Thanks to this charity, Children's hospitals are finally getting the funding they need to care for their patients in this area.

So please, let's be done with this issue for this year (as it comes up every year), and focus on doing something positive.

[MosBen]

Ok Straximus, you had a much better defense of Child's Play than I did.

[Ravenlock]

Bravo, Straximus. As someone who has spent more time than most people do in Childrens' Hospitals, both as a patient and as a friend/family member/counselor, I can say without hesitation or reservation that this sort of thing absolutely matters to the patients and families that have to stay in cramped quarters, under high stress, sometimes for weeks at a time.

None of us is pretending that Child's Play will cure AIDS. But its impact is 100% not trivial.

[Psykoboy2]

Wow...nearly $2,000 in donations and it hasn't been 24 hours yet. Great Scott you guys are awesome!

For those curious, the sponsorship levels are:

$2,500 - Silver
$5,000 - Gold
$10,000 - Platinum
$25,000 - Admantium

We made that last one up.

[pheriannath]

I love that someone donated X dollars and 58 cents.

[Press Ninja]

I'll donate later this week when I get my check deposited. Great thing you guys have done, and are doing.

[UWCrash]

Wow...nearly $2,000 in donations and it hasn't been 24 hours yet. Great Scott you guys are awesome!

For those curious, the sponsorship levels are:

$2,500 - Silver
$5,000 - Gold
$10,000 - Platinum
$25,000 - Admantium

We made that last one up.

The lack of a Trinium level is both startling and depressing.

Naquadah and Naquadria are also viable alternatives.

[Zrikz]

I just have to say, that clock is rockin, I mentioned it to the GF and she just rolled her eyes.. she just doesn't understand ;p

[Shandor]

I'm in! :)

[rinichanraar]

Someone needs to submit this to digg (http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.colonyofgamers.com%2Fcogforum s%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D2326&title=Colony+Of+Gamers+Child%27s+Play+Drive+2008)!

[Sandman]

Wow...nearly $2,000 in donations and it hasn't been 24 hours yet. Great Scott you guys are awesome!

For those curious, the sponsorship levels are:

$2,500 - Silver
$5,000 - Gold
$10,000 - Platinum
$25,000 - Admantium

We made that last one up.

$100,000 - Wonderflonium

this is our true goal.....

[Norse]

How much did we donate last year?

I kinda agree with EG that there's more important charities out there, but this is something special. How often do gamers collectivly make an effort like this? It shows that gamers are good people too :) I do hope most donate to other charities as well though.

[Chris_D]

I joined in with a donation. Best of luck to CP for this year.

[Lutheran]

I will donate soon , nice job so far guys..I will donate a few times and I already have given my local hospital a PSP and 5 games this year. It feels good to help others.

[Purple Santa]

How much did we donate last year?


CoG wasn't around last year. How could we donate? :p If I remember correctly we hit the over $5000 contribution.
I will donate soon , nice job so far guys..I will donate a few times and I already have given my local hospital a PSP and 5 games this year. It feels good to help others.

Was the PSP games new or used? I ask because I have stuff such as that used and would love to give it away. I always thinking a children's hospital would be a place where I would donate it too.

[Cavalier]

So when you came up with the $5k target, was that for within a week or a month? :)

[bapenguin]

How much did we donate last year?

I kinda agree with EG that there's more important charities out there, but this is something special. How often do gamers collectivly make an effort like this? It shows that gamers are good people too :) I do hope most donate to other charities as well though.

If I remember correctly, we ended up just over 6k.

Update: Just checked. $6148.56 was our final total.

[Soulless Toast]

Wow, you guys rock! I get up this morning to find we've broken the 2k mark!
I will very much enjoy sending out all these raffle "tickets"!

[olaughlj]

Just donated, every good cause deserves money.

[Mdot]

Added a little bit.

[AniAko]

Planning on donating later this week.

Can I donate by spider?? :D

[NoName]

I tossed some into the hat. Lets become a gold sponsor again this year!

[TrackZero]

I tossed some into the hat. Lets become a gold sponsor again this year!

Well, we just dinged for "silver" already, within 12 hours of this starting.

[NoName]

Well, we just dinged for "silver" already, within 12 hours of this starting.

True. Though we need to pace ourselves, don't want to get donators fatigue ;).

[Commissar Rob]

Just tossed in my bit...I think this is a great charity. The first few years I'd go out on Amazon and pick some toys out. But the selection of baby toys always really got to me...giving cash saves me from crying at work :)

[Psykoboy2]

Not even 24 hours in and we've broke the Silver mark. Unbelievable.

[AniAko]

Not even 24 hours in and we've broke the Silver mark. Unbelievable.

I'm not surprised actually. It's a nice reminder of how great out community it though :)

[MachEnergy]

I'm trying to convince the wife to allow a sizeable donation. Not for the kids, mind you. I'm just willing to spend a lot of money for the chance to have Solid Snake take my calls. When I saw that, I yelled "OMG are you serious?!?", and my coworkers all asked me if I was OK :)

I have a cardboard standee of Solid Snake from Snake Eater in the trunk of my car. Been there for 4 years, and it will probably transition to my new car someday. Makes me feel safe, lol
I forgot to mention that I am doing it for the kids too :)

[rvieira]

Done! Got some good Karma points and help children win-win situation!

[MachEnergy]

Done! Got some good Karma points and help children win-win situation!

lol, so I guess you won't be blowing up Megaton...

[Hotcod]

this is really rather innerspring, well done guys... now... i really do have to sort out my paypal problems heh should hopefully be able to drop something in on Friday

[Lutheran]

CoG wasn't around last year. How could we donate? :p If I remember correctly we hit the over $5000 contribution.


Was the PSP games new or used? I ask because I have stuff such as that used and would love to give it away. I always thinking a children's hospital would be a place where I would donate it too.



It was a barely used PSP , and the games were brand new

[Cupelix]

I normally donate through the CP Amazon Wish list, but I'm happy to do it through CoG this year. Plus, if I somehow manage to win that totally fucking bad ass clock in the process, life will be grand.

Also, I can't believe someone would actually come in here and take a crap on people who are willing to donate to a charity by saying our charity of choice isn't important enough. Don't tell me I'm doing something wrong by choosing to donate to a charity that makes a visible, tangible difference in the lives of some very sick children.

[Murtaug]

Donated a bit earlier, it was sitting just below the $2,500 mark when I looked and I could not have that stand.

Made me feel good, made the day a little easier. Keep up the great work guys, we are kicking this drives ass, let's break 5k and beyond!

[Libuke]

CoG wasn't around last year. How could we donate? :p If I remember correctly we hit the over $5000 contribution.


Was the PSP games new or used? I ask because I have stuff such as that used and would love to give it away. I always thinking a children's hospital would be a place where I would donate it too.

They do not take used stuff, it has to be in the original shrink wrap and stuff. Used stuff may be contaminated with, whatever (e.g. fungus or mold), which for some of the kids could make them even more sick, especially if they are immunologically deficient.

[MachEnergy]

OK, the wifey allowed me to donate $50 from our joint account, so I just did. I'm trying to work her over for more, since we get paid at the end of the week.

[Psykoboy2]

OK, the wifey allowed me to donate $50 from our joint account, so I just did. I'm trying to work her over for more, since we get paid at the end of the week.

Hey, that's 5 chances for you to get that Snake voicemail. I bet you want 5 more, don't you? :D

[Midrael]

Alright guys. This is a thread about a charity and should be filled with good-will. I can understand EG's reasoning for bringing up his point, but I think it would be better served if it was taken into another thread. It seems to be developing into a more heated discussion that probably shouldn't be in this one. Stuff like this turns people off to charities, not the opposite.

[NoName]

The reason being that if everyone scrutinized why and where they were donating money, the money would go a lot further and do a lot more good.

I'm donating here at CoG because any cash that goes to Child's Play becomes grant money for Children's Hospitals to use for new equipment.

I'm donating a game (or two) to my local Children's Hospital because I want to support them (the local part) and I really like the idea of the children having something to distract them while they're there.

There's where my money is going. There, I scrutinized my spending. So does this make it better now?

[Schnoogs]

Is Phil supervising this?

[Goronmon]

If people in this thread are allowed to encourage people to donate, I don't understand why asking questions about whether or not there are better uses of that money are not directly related as well.Because this thread is about Child's Play, not a contest about who can donate to the better charity.

[Sl1pstream]

Read this (http://www.childsplaycharity.org/letter05.php) before you try to convince us that CP isn't as necessary as any other charity out there.

These kids are going through hell. Child's Play provides them with something they know, something they can hang on to while they fight for their lives in an environment that's less than ideal, to say the least.

[Midrael]

Here you go. I went ahead and made a thread to discuss charity donation effectiveness. I would ask that continued discussion on the topic be taken there.
Thanks! :)

Charity Donation Effectiveness Thread (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?p=65902)

[Vyzov]

Unnecessary.

I wouldn't say that, It's an accurate assessment.

We're doing something good here, and he walks in saying how what we're doing isn't important enough? That we're only donating money because the "cool kids" are doing it? That's a huge dick move.

[National Kato]

We're doing something good here, and he walks in saying how what we're doing isn't important enough? That we're only donating money because the "cool kids" are doing it? That's a huge dick move.

Granted. That's why I was talking about the condescension in his posts. It's apparent in several of his posts and I wanted to call him out on it. I just always feel that resorting to base namecalling turns a mature discussion into a bunch of people shutting out others because 'he called me this and I called him that and...'

You get the idea. :D

[Goronmon]

I just always feel that resorting to base namecalling turns a mature discussion into a bunch of people shutting out others because 'he called me this and I called him that and...'Meh, I tend to just view namecalling as a more direct way to insult someone. Being condescending/sarcastic/etc is just an indirect way of going for the same effect. I don't really see how one is necessarily "better" than the other.

Edit: And on that note, I'll end my derailment of this thread, haha.

[Soulless Toast]

So, I think we all agree there are many good causes out there that deserve our attention. Right now, members of this community are focusing on Child's Play and are amazing me with their generosity! So I hope people look at this and get some warm fuzzies. Can we focus on the warm fuzzies?

[Ghostbear]

Indeed, you guys are kicking ass!

[Midrael]

Hooray for warm fuzzies! :)

[National Kato]

But seriously, how much good will these warm fuzzies actually do? Aren't there warmer fuzzies you can get? ;)

[Psykoboy2]

But seriously, how much good will these warm fuzzies actually do? Aren't there warmer fuzzies you can get? ;)

Totally...but hospitals don't accept puppy donations. Or kitten ones either.

[NoName]

Totally...but hospitals don't accept puppy donations. Or kitten ones either.

Or most any other thing that is fuzzy (like teddy bears). Apparently they're germ magnets so don't fit in the environment well.

(I was reading the CP FAQ recently :D)

[Hotcod]

Totally...but hospitals don't accept puppy donations. Or kitten ones either.

this is the point that knowing if one the CoG members is really hairy would make for a grate joke... sadly i do not know if any of you are overly hairy freaks of nature and as such i can't make said joke.

[roboninja]

Over 50% already? Damn, that is nice.

Also, I think this re-enforces an idea brought up during the founding of CoG (sorry, cannot remember who said it specifically): we should choose a cause each month (maybe each quarter would work better), and have a donation drive for that charity. There should always be a charity we can donate to in CoG's name.

[Doctor Setebos]

Totally...but hospitals don't accept puppy donations. Or kitten ones either.Do they accept chicken and waffles covered in syrup?

Mmmmm....syrup.

[Rogue_hunter]

Someone needs to submit this to digg (http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.colonyofgamers.com%2Fcogforum s%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D2326&title=Colony+Of+Gamers+Child%27s+Play+Drive+2008)!

It's been dugg (http://digg.com/gaming_news/Colony_Of_Gamers_Child_s_Play_Drive_2008#).

CAN YOU DIGG IT?!?!?!?!?

[pseudopseudo]

It's been dugg (http://digg.com/gaming_news/Colony_Of_Gamers_Child_s_Play_Drive_2008#).

CAN YOU DIGG IT?!?!?!?!?

I totally just did.

MOAR DIGGS, PLZ.

[civil]

Sweet Cracker, that money went up quick in such a short amount of time. I put in some dough and will put more in when I can. As for the whole question of worthiness, I could only answer with a loud "fuck yes".

Every year I participate in a Christmas present drive for inner-city kids here in Chicago. And what nearly every kid asks for is a toy. Is it the most practical gift for them? Fuck no - clothes would be better. But having worked very closely with these kinds of kids for more than ten years of my life I've realized a few things. One of those is that sometimes, no matter what is going on around them (gangs, drugs, violence, etc), they just want to be a kid. Just play like other kids; like "normal" kids.

A toy won't cure cancer or keep a child warm at night. But it will help them feel that their life has some normalcy, some sense of connection to others around them. And that is worth my money, IMHO.

[Doctor Setebos]

It's been dugg (http://digg.com/gaming_news/Colony_Of_Gamers_Child_s_Play_Drive_2008#).

CAN YOU DIGG IT?!?!?!?!?dugg

Thanks, Rogue!

[NoName]

Dugg indeed. I hear he's a great guy.

[astranoir]

It's been dugg (http://digg.com/gaming_news/Colony_Of_Gamers_Child_s_Play_Drive_2008#).

CAN YOU DIGG IT?!?!?!?!?

I totally just did.

MOAR DIGGS, PLZ.

dugg

Thanks, Rogue!

Aw, I was expecting someone to reply with "Yes, I can!" and break into a sing-along of "Saturday, In the Park" by Chicago. :D

[civil]

Off-topic:

Doctor S, I really enjoy your website. I just went over there and it's peachy.

Okay, carry on!

[Rogue_hunter]

Aw, I was expecting someone to reply with "Yes, I can!" and break into a sing-along of "Saturday, In the Park" by Chicago. :D

Damn, I now have that song stuck in my head, and I HATE (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) it. CURSE YOU!!!!!!!!!

also, can you keep digging? Because I heard if you digg far enough, you'll go straight through the earth to China.

[roboninja]

Dugg, Rouge_huntard!

[pseudopseudo]

If we could get as many diggs as we have dollars for the donation... we'd be front-paged, f'shizzle.

[n3rdXcore]

I'm really torn here. I want to donate through CoG to support this community (the raffle stuff is just a bonus), but they also have an Amazon wishlist for a children's hospital in my home town (Sioux Falls, SD). What do I DOOOOOOOOO?

ninja edit: Also; dugg for great justice!

[pseudopseudo]

I'm really torn here. I want to donate through CoG to support this community (the raffle stuff is just a bonus), but they also have an Amazon wishlist for a children's hospital in my home town (Sioux Falls, SD). What do I DOOOOOOOOO?

1.) Do both.

2.) You're from Sioux Falls? Cool... that's probably where I'll be moving after I get out of Vegas.

[NoName]

I'm really torn here. I want to donate through CoG to support this community (the raffle stuff is just a bonus), but they also have an Amazon wishlist for a children's hospital in my home town (Sioux Falls, SD). What do I DOOOOOOOOO?

Do what I'm going to do. Donate here now, and then choose something for the local hospital after the next paycheck.

[rinichanraar]

Here's a more visible digg link. Maybe we should put it in the OP?

<script type="text/javascript">
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gaming_news/Colony_Of_Gamers_Child_s_Play_Drive_2008';
</script>
<script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

[pseudopseudo]

Here's a more visible digg link. Maybe we should put it in the OP?

<script type="text/javascript">
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gaming_news/Colony_Of_Gamers_Child_s_Play_Drive_2008';
</script>
<script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

How come it says "Submit"? Shouldn't it list the # of diggs it already has?

[Psykoboy2]

I'm really torn here. I want to donate through CoG to support this community (the raffle stuff is just a bonus), but they also have an Amazon wishlist for a children's hospital in my home town (Sioux Falls, SD). What do I DOOOOOOOOO?

ninja edit: Also; dugg for great justice!

Both, if you can. But honestly, go with the hometown folk if you must. Remember, our drive goes on for a good while, so maybe go with the hometown hospital now and then throw in a few bucks down the line through CoG when you can.

[Lon Lon Rabbit]

Be prepared to redraw first prize of the raffle a bunch of times, cos I'm going to keep on murdering all the winners until I win it by default.

That's seriously in my opinion the coolest prize I've ever seen given away in this community, and we had some pretty huge holiday giveaways back at EvAv.

Also big ++ points to you for the Aussie giveaway!

Oh yeah plus I hear there's some children that benefit or something? I guess that's cool.

[rinichanraar]

How come it says "Submit"? Shouldn't it list the # of diggs it already has?

Huh, when I look at it, it has the number of diggs.

[n3rdXcore]

1.) Do both.

2.) You're from Sioux Falls? Cool... that's probably where I'll be moving after I get out of Vegas.

Hell yeah. Sioux Falls is a great city. Not too small that there's nothing to do, not too large that it's full of shitheads.

Do what I'm going to do. Donate here now, and then choose something for the local hospital after the next paycheck.

That's a damn good idea. I think I'll drop some cash when payday hits on Friday, and then more on Dec 1st.

[Psykoboy2]

Here's a more visible digg link. Maybe we should put it in the OP?

<script type="text/javascript">
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gaming_news/Colony_Of_Gamers_Child_s_Play_Drive_2008';
</script>
<script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Achievement Unlocked.

Thanks Rini...

[pseudopseudo]

Huh, when I look at it, it has the number of diggs.

The problem very possibly lies in the work computer I'm using right now. Thing just... isn't right. And it's using an old-ass browser. Boo-urns.

[Doctor Setebos]

2.) You're from Sioux Falls? Cool... that's probably where I'll be moving after I get out of Vegas.Sioux Falls? That's practically Iowa! In fact, you would be approximately 4 hours away from me by car, not that I'd ever allow you visit or anything. :D

[n3rdXcore]

Sioux Falls? That's practically Iowa! In fact, you would be approximately 4 hours away from me by car, not that I'd ever allow you visit or anything. :D

Haha well I don't live there anymore. I moved out in 2002 for college, and now I work in Seattle. I lived there for a pretty great 18 years though.

[rinichanraar]

Achievement Unlocked.

Thanks Rini...

No problem. I haven't been able to donate much yet, so anything I can do to spread the word!

The problem very possibly lies in the work computer I'm using right now. Thing just... isn't right. And it's using an old-ass browser. Boo-urns.

A browser that can't see a digg link? Crazy! :p

[Doctor Setebos]

Haha well I don't live there anymore. I moved out in 2002 for college, and now I work in Seattle. I lived there for a pretty great 18 years though.Actually, I was talking to pseudopseudo. ;)

[National Kato]

A browser that can't see a digg link? Crazy! :p

Whatever that thing is, it's now effectively causing my IE browser to stop working for a good 15-20 seconds each time I reload this thread.

Runaway!!

[Doctor Setebos]

Off-topic:

Doctor S, I really enjoy your website. I just went over there and it's peachy.

Okay, carry on!Heh - that's fairly random, but thanks! :D

[n3rdXcore]

Actually, I was talking to pseudopseudo. ;)

I'm a conversation stealer! :eek:

[rinichanraar]

Whatever that thing is, it's now effectively causing my IE browser to stop working for a good 15-20 seconds each time I reload this thread.

Runaway!!

How weird! Maybe digg and IE don't like each other. :confused:

[pseudopseudo]

Actually, I was talking to pseudopseudo. ;)

I lived in Worthington, MN for the first 13 years of my life (don't know if that's any closer, but it's 65 miles E of SuFu), then only another 48 miles North of there (Marshall) until I moved out here. I plan on moving down that way when I get around to my goal of starting a record label back home - Sioux Falls' music scene is pretty good right now, and getting better year by year.

[astranoir]

How weird! Maybe digg and IE don't like each other. :confused:

I can't see it in Chrome. Dunno why.

[pseudopseudo]

How weird! Maybe digg and IE don't like each other. :confused:

Maybe that is the case. This compy's running IE6 (I'd install something else, but I don't have admin privileges) and I'm having the exact same problem as Kato.

[rinichanraar]

I can't see it in Chrome. Dunno why.
Maybe that is the case. This compy's running IE6 (I'd install something else, but I don't have admin privileges) and I'm having the exact same problem as Kato.

Doesn't work on Chrome, either? That's a bit more surprising. digg and Google seem like they'd be chums.

Maybe I did it wrong (except on Firefox). :(

EDIT: I just followed the instructions here (http://digg.com/tools/integrate).

[astranoir]

Doesn't work on Chrome, either? That's a bit more surprising. digg and Google seem like they'd be chums.

Maybe I did it wrong (except on Firefox). :(

Aw. :( Maybe my computer/our computers are just weird...

[Troggles]

Sioux Falls? That's practically Iowa! In fact, you would be approximately 4 hours away from me by car, not that I'd ever allow you visit or anything. :D

I once drove from Sioux Falls to Marshalltown, IA after being up for 32 straight hours and working for about 12 of those hours. Not a good idea.

[Doctor Setebos]

I once drove from Sioux Falls to Marshalltown, IA after being up for 32 straight hours and working for about 12 of those hours. Not a good idea.I would think driving to Marshalltown under any conditions would not be a good idea. ;) Iowa humor!

We should have an Iowa COG get together up at UNI with Atepsflame. :D

[MachEnergy]

Troggles, your spider avatar seems to be missing a leg ;)

[civil]

My GF is from near Sioux Falls. I've been to SoDak many times this past year.

Never thought I'd say it, but we're thinking of one day buying an old, isolated farm out there for seasonal living. Wow, just typing that out was fucking weird, being as I'm from L.A. and all.

Represent!

[MachEnergy]

I think Sioux Falls is awesome. It is a really really great place.............for me to poop on.

I keeeeeeed, I keeeeeeeed.

http://timothyzhu.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/triumph01.jpg

Seriously, how 'bout those kids? They aren't going to generate Diggs for themselves! Is everyone telling at least 2 friends??

[rinichanraar]

Troggles, your spider avatar seems to be missing a leg ;)

That's probably why his payment wasn't accepted. He should probably resend it without the missing leg. ;)

[danielOut]

zomg, almost $3,000 and it hasn't even been 24 hours. you guys are awesome!

[Murtaug]

zomg, almost $3,000 and it hasn't even been 24 hours. you guys are awesome!

We know. ;)

[Suave Peanut]

I dugg it. I am great.

[mister slim]

How weird! Maybe digg and IE don't like each other. :confused:

Does IE like anything?

[Doctor Setebos]

Does IE like anything?It seems to work pretty well with Microsoft.com sites.

[Xerxes]

Man, you guys are too ready to donate.

[Purple Santa]

Wow. Up to 57% now. I hope I get to donate more before we reach $5000. Does it stop at $5000 or will the amount just increase?

I'm picking up a check today so i'm going to donate more...

[rinichanraar]

Wow. Up to 57% now. I hope I get to donate more before we reach $5000. Does it stop at $5000 or will the amount just increase?

I'm picking up a check today so i'm going to donate more...

If it's the same as the ChipIn donation drive I did, you can still continue to donate after the goal has been reached. The creator of the drive can also opt to increase the goal if he wants. It'd probably be a good idea to go a bit over $5,000 because Paypal takes about 1-2% of each donation. When we hit $400 for the PS3 drive, we actually really only had about $380 or so, if I remember correctly.

[Purple Santa]

If it's the same as the ChipIn donation drive I did, you can still continue to donate after the goal has been reached. The creator of the drive can also opt to increase the goal if he wants. It'd probably be a good idea to go a bit over $5,000 because Paypal takes about 1-2% of each donation. When we hit $400 for the PS3 drive, we actually really only had about $380 or so, if I remember correctly.

Does this mean we owe Fits/Jay $20? :p Maybe we can put it toward this donation :D

[NoName]

Almost to 3k... just a stone skip away from 5k!

[Kielaran]

Can someone tell me the addy to send it to in paypal...I usually think about this at work, where the widget refuses to load.

[roboninja]

I believe it is childsplay AT ingamechat DOT net

[DigitalFirefly]

I hope I win one of the voicemail messages.

[Soulless Toast]

Just wanted to give a shout out to whoever just helped us get to 3000!!!

[Psykoboy2]

Just wanted to give a shout out to whoever just helped us get to 3000!!!

I was just coming in to do the same thing.

We're only 2K away!

[MachEnergy]

lol @ the Digg comments (i'm cotif on that site).......we don't sound like a bunch of shills at all, do we?? :)

[pseudopseudo]

I posted a blog over at Pwned.com talking about Child's Play, and more specifically our raffle... it's been bumped to their front page, so hopefully that gets us a few more donations/webhits/monkeys.

[cepwin]

Just made my donation

[rinichanraar]

lol @ the Digg comments (i'm cotif on that site).......we don't sound like a bunch of shills at all, do we?? :)

Haha, maybe a little bit. Goddamn, I thought you were a random person who had stumbled upon the digg page and got excited about it. Apparently not! :p

[Heresyte]

Not sure if someone has voiced this opinion yet, but I disagree with using child's play in order to advertise CoG. I fully support our raising money within the community as we're doing with this drive, but any offsite advertisements should be directed towards the charity itself (or one of those special drives where people do crazy things for donations), not a community drive.

Advertising anything other than the main charity should only be done if the thing being advertised is special enough that it will generate more support. Maybe a competition between communities to see who can raise the most money?

[Soulless Toast]

Not sure if someone has voiced this opinion yet, but I disagree with using child's play in order to advertise CoG. I fully support our raising money within the community as we're doing with this drive, but any offsite advertisements should be directed towards the charity itself (or one of those special drives where people do crazy things for donations), not a community drive.

Advertising anything other than the main charity should only be done if the thing being advertised is special enough that it will generate more support. Maybe a competition between communities to see who can raise the most money?

The idea here is that the raffle items will generate more support. Someone who may not know about Child's Play or may not be thinking about donating money to Child's Play may see that they can win a voicemail recording from David Hayter and throw in some money that the charity would not have seen otherwise. We hope to both raise awareness and support for Child's Play this year, and it's always nice to do something like this with your community, even be it a virtual one.

[Dave]

What's the current tally? I can't see anything on this post or on the main page.

[pseudopseudo]

Not sure if someone has voiced this opinion yet, but I disagree with using child's play in order to advertise CoG. I fully support our raising money within the community as we're doing with this drive, but any offsite advertisements should be directed towards the charity itself (or one of those special drives where people do crazy things for donations), not a community drive.

Advertising anything other than the main charity should only be done if the thing being advertised is special enough that it will generate more support. Maybe a competition between communities to see who can raise the most money?

That's probably directed at me, since I said I'd gotten a blog frontpaged at Pwned.com.

One of the main reasons I put that there in the first place is because I asked around to see if the site was doing anything for Child's Play. There was basically a resounding, "What's Child's Play?" - so I responded with the blog.

In my blog, I tell people to head to the actual Child's Play website first (telling people they can donate money, or gift items from Amazon to their local hospital of choice), but then I go into the fact that separate sites are having donation drives, and I mention the one we're having here. (Lots of people there know that this site is my main hangout.)

I'm not using the charity to try and get hits to this website, although if we get a couple of new members here, great. My mindset is: they're another community with similar interests and seemingly not doing anything for Child's Play - why not let them donate in our donation drive if they want the chance to win some raffle prizes?

I mean, if we can be generous and give money to the charity, can't we be generous to share in some of our prizes to other people who are being just as generous to the charity?

If Pwned.com all of a sudden unveils some grand donation drive of their own, I'll pull my blog. In the meantime, I've actually talked to a few people over there who weren't aware of Child's Play at all, and have actually donated over here. I think that's pretty damn cool, myself.

[Psykoboy2]

What's the current tally? I can't see anything on this post or on the main page.

Click the banner at the top and it will take you to the first page of this thread. All your info is there.

[Heresyte]

The idea here is that the raffle items will generate more support. Someone who may not know about Child's Play or may not be thinking about donating money to Child's Play may see that they can win a voicemail recording from David Hayter and throw in some money that the charity would not have seen otherwise. We hope to both raise awareness and support for Child's Play this year, and it's always nice to do something like this with your community, even be it a virtual one.
Ah, that makes sense. I completely forgot about the raffle as nothing really appealed to me, but it definitely counts as one of the special exceptions I mentioned in my post. I retract my earlier criticism! :o

[Psykoboy2]

Dave, I was just informed that the banner is only on the "dark theme" of the site. So if you have a white/lighter background, it won't be there. My bad. We're gonna get that fixed.

[Dave]

Click the banner at the top and it will take you to the first page of this thread. All your info is there.

All that seems to do is take you to the first post underneath it (posted by Dana, listing the raffle prizes)... am I missing something on here or maybe doing it wrong?

[Dave]

Dave, I was just informed that the banner is only on the "dark theme" of the site. So if you have a white/lighter background, it won't be there. My bad. We're gonna get that fixed.

Interesting. Alright.

I'll be in touch sometime this weekend, to get up with you all after payday.

Awesome job, thus far.

[Soulless Toast]

You should be able to see a large widget in the first post here. (We're at 3110 by the way!!!)

[Psykoboy2]

All that seems to do is take you to the first post underneath it (posted by Dana, listing the raffle prizes)... am I missing something on here or maybe doing it wrong?

Not sure. When I click on the banner, it takes me to the first post of this thread that contains the total donations widget. If it takes you to Dana's post, then just above it should be, again, the total donations widget.

[MagGnome]

I'm definitely putting some money in!

I remember when PA first launched this a few years back. I ordered some toys off of Amazon that year. It's amazing how quickly it's grown since that time. I know that this charity makes a big difference in the lives of kids. Hospitals are miserable places for sick children and their families, and this charity allows them to have some small comfort during their stay.

[Lutheran]

It does not show for me in either layout , dark or light. Even when I click to go into the thread it is blank.

[Commissar Rob]

It does not show for me in either layout , dark or light. Even when I click to go into the thread it is blank.
Same here...just a blank white box.

[Kielaran]

I believe it is childsplay AT ingamechat DOT net

Thanks! I'm in now as well :)

[NoName]

For anyone having trouble viewing the widget, there's a few things you can do.

- Make sure you have flash (and if it's an old copy, get the latest version)
- Make sure you don't have a Firefox plug-in blocking it. Allow the site in NoScript and disable AdBlock plus.

[Lutheran]

I see it now on my work pc , hmm weird.

[Suave Peanut]

I see it now on my work pc , hmm weird.
Clearly your home computer hates children.

[National Kato]

Sex Panther cologne is a Silver sponsor and CoG isn't?!? Get off yer asses, people! We're being beaten by a fictional, movie-related joke cologne! :D

[Psykoboy2]

Sex Panther cologne is a Silver sponsor and CoG isn't?!? Get off yer asses, people! We're being beaten by a fictional, movie-related joke cologne! :D

Well, with what we have now, we're a silver sponsor, or will be when we turn in our total. Then we'll aim for Gold (the 5k mark).

[danielOut]

Dude, let's go PLATINUM.
That'd be straight BALLA.

[Psykoboy2]

Dude, let's go PLATINUM.
That'd be straight BALLA.

Platinum would be a thing of beauty, especially on our first go at this under the CoG community name. And I honestly wouldn't put it past us to unlock that achievement.

[Purple Santa]

Achievement? I'm there...let's go Platinum :). I should be putting more in tomorrow...

[skwish]

heh

long live platnum CoG

Ps. please dont sue us cliffy

[biosc1]

Donated a little...but got hammered by the exchange rate. I will donate more, but I'm going to eye the exchange rate ;)

$10 US = $13 Canadian at the moment.

[Lutheran]

Clearly your home computer hates children.

No its the browser , on VISTA IE 7 I can't see the damn thing but using Firefox its there..and my flash is up to date on both browsers. Weird.

[Suave Peanut]

That total has been unchanged for a few hours now.

MOAR DONATIONS! MOAR DIGGS!

[Commissar Rob]

That total has been unchanged for a few hours now.

MOAR DONATIONS! MOAR DIGGS!

Done! Must...have...scarf!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/3029458875_8fa8cd96fc_m.jpg

[Heresyte]

Come on people, the total has only gone up $50 since I donated 2 days ago! How about everyone buys 1 less game than originally planned this season and throws in $50 instead?

[Vyzov]

I still haven't received that email. Are the not going out yet? Did I miss something

[Chris_D]

Sorry dude, I'm already on a game buying drought since Tales of Vesperia, and I already put in $50 :p.

[Soulless Toast]

I still haven't received that email. Are the not going out yet? Did I miss something


You haven't missed anything! E-mails will go out once per week to everyone that donated that week with the raffle instructions. (the drive lasts until mid December and you don't need to get in your raffle entries until then)

[Purple Santa]

Done! Must...have...scarf!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/3029458875_8fa8cd96fc_m.jpg

Ms. Claus told me you wanted this scarf if you win. What an awesome idea for a scarf. I hope the winner (if not you) picks something interesting like that. Ms. Claus is up for a challenge :D

And she told me i'm not allowed to enter for her scarf. NO SCARF FOR YOU! said Ms. Claus...

[MagGnome]

Come on people, the total has only gone up $50 since I donated 2 days ago! How about everyone buys 1 less game than originally planned this season and throws in $50 instead?

I'm going to donate this weekend. :) Hopefully others will pitch in as well.


Soulless Toast - Are you going to use my picture? Not sure if you saw my PM, but you have my full permission.


I'm glad Ms. Claus took Purple Santa out of the running. Less competition for the rest of us. :D

[Cavalier]

So when you came up with the $5k target, was that for within a week or a month? :)

Come on total, move damn you!

/me donates more money.

[Purple Santa]

I'm glad Ms. Claus took Purple Santa out of the running. Less co!mpetition for the rest of us. :D
This coming from the man who has a Ms. Claus scarf :eek: I see how it is...FRIEND!:p

Come on total, move damn you!

/me donates more money.
If you are going to talk to the total you must sweet talk it. Bring it flowers....some good chocolate..."move damn you" isn't going to cut it;)

[mister slim]

If you are going to talk to the total you must sweet talk it. Bring it flowers....some good chocolate..."move damn you" isn't going to cut it;)

Hmm, that might be a way to get yourself a scarf...


I mean by saying "Knit, damn you". Obviously.

[Purple Santa]

Hmm, that might be a way to get yourself a scarf...


I mean by saying "Knit, damn you". Obviously.

That might get me poked by the needle holder...really really hard. I have enough bruises ;).

[Raen]

I feel incredibly guilty for not donating, but I'm currently budgeted for £30 a week in expenses, and can't really afford anything that's not food or drink. If I can some how manage to swing it I absolutely will. I mean I really want to help (and damn I wish I was in the States, I need that clock).

[maverick106]

Donated. Love the cause, thanks for the hard work guys!

[Chris_D]

I feel incredibly guilty for not donating, but I'm currently budgeted for £30 a week in expenses, and can't really afford anything that's not food or drink. If I can some how manage to swing it I absolutely will. I mean I really want to help (and damn I wish I was in the States, I need that clock).

You shouldn't feel guilty at all. I only put in money that I wouldn't miss. I don't think anyone should feel they have to cut out necessisities like food to donate:).

[Commissar Rob]

Ms. Claus told me you wanted this scarf if you win. What an awesome idea for a scarf. I hope the winner (if not you) picks something interesting like that. Ms. Claus is up for a challenge :D

And she told me i'm not allowed to enter for her scarf. NO SCARF FOR YOU! said Ms. Claus...
I've got my fingers crossed!

I think's amazing that this drive has done so well! I know we're "stalled out" at over 3 grand...but...wow! Three Grand. That's just awesome!

[Suave Peanut]

We may be stuck between 3-4 right now, but we still have one whole month left to kick it to the end!

[Purple Santa]

You shouldn't feel guilty at all. I only put in money that I wouldn't miss. I don't think anyone should feel they have to cut out necessisities like food to donate:).

Exactly. Not donating isn't a black mark on anyone. You give if you can...or if interested at all. No one should ever feel they have to give. That misses the whole point of donating to something like this.

That said...Raen, when Mags gets there to work you over...it's just our way of forgiving you this time for your indiscretion ;)

[axion]

Are we sure that clock couldn't be shipped to Canada as well? That would be swell.

[MagGnome]

That said...Raen, when Mags gets there to work you over...it's just our way of forgiving you this time for your indiscretion ;)

Oh that sounds like fun! :D

[Raen]

Exactly. Not donating isn't a black mark on anyone. You give if you can...or if interested at all. No one should ever feel they have to give. That misses the whole point of donating to something like this.

That said...Raen, when Mags gets there to work you over...it's just our way of forgiving you this time for your indiscretion ;)

I'm not sure just exactly how freaked out I am by that. Or even if I should be freaked out. The world no longer makes sense... I'm so cold and scared.

[MagGnome]

I'm not sure just exactly how freaked out I am by that. Or even if I should be freaked out. The world no longer makes sense... I'm so cold and scared.

Don't worry baby. I'll warm you up. ;)

[MagGnome]

I just chipped in some money! :)

[Rilav]

I has donated.

I really think that this is a great cause, and will donate again next payday.

[Soulless Toast]

We just broke 3500! (3550 to be exact.) Less than 1 week in and we are 71% to goal! You guys are awesome!

[Raen]

Don't worry baby. I'll warm you up. ;)

Oh i'm sure you would, you Gnomeyness. I'm sure you would. I've come up with some ingenious money saving techniques this week, so I might be able to donate come Saturday.

[Radioguy9698]

i just dropped a crisp $10 donation in the bucket...

[Psykoboy2]

We just made the silver status on the Child's Play site (http://www.childsplaycharity.org/). Congrats everyone. Here's to hitting that 5k goal.

We're kinda tiny.

[MachEnergy]

We just made the silver status on the Child's Play site (http://www.childsplaycharity.org/). Congrats everyone. Here's to hitting that 5k goal.

We're kinda tiny.

WOW! Waytago everyone! I was just explaining to my wife that getting on the list could be great exposure for COG. Now, to reach the higher levels!!

[Doctor Setebos]

We just made the silver status on the Child's Play site (http://www.childsplaycharity.org/). Congrats everyone. Here's to hitting that 5k goal.That's great news! But why is our site logo so small? You can barely make it out.

http://setebos.fathomthat.org/images/random/cog-childsplay.jpg

[Suave Peanut]

That's great news! But why is our site logo so small? You can barely make it out.
I would bet that it has to do with the dimensions.

I suggest an alternate logo could be bigger in this context, using two lines of text.
e.g.
COLONY OF
GAMERS

[rinichanraar]

I would bet that it has to do with the dimensions.

I suggest an alternate logo could be bigger in this context, using two lines of text.
e.g.
COLONY OF
GAMERS

I also think this would be a great idea if possible.

If not, then that's okay, too. But still, it'd be awesome if it were slightly larger.

[Soulless Toast]

Initial raffle e-mails are going out today/tomorrow. Check your inboxes!

[MachEnergy]

Has anyone received their raffle email?

[Jackel]

Yeah. I've received mine.

[axion]

Yes I got mine, still deciding what to choose, and there's absolutely no way that clock could get mailed to Canada? Cause it is awesome.

[MachEnergy]

What sort of bribery did you have to use to get your emails?? Damn this having to be patient stuff! Waiting for the NXE....waiting for rafflez....waiting for work to end!

[Zrikz]

got my email at like 10 am this morning.

[Soulless Toast]

Has anyone received their raffle email?

They're coming, I promise!

And a reminder, but it says it in the e-mail, additional items may be added to the raffle. So keep an eye out!

[rinichanraar]

Now that I think about it, two of my donations should add up to a raffle ticket. I hope I get mine eventually! :)

I already know I want the David Hayter voicemail message. All my future raffle tickets will be going towards that (assuming something else completely ridiculous and awesome doesn't show up as an option).

[Variable Gear]

They're coming, I promise!
I got mine. Thanks for the ticket! :)

[Purple Santa]

I guess I should check my email I never use...stupid paypal...

[rinichanraar]

I didn't get mine. I was afraid this'd happen since I had to donate twice to add up to one ticket. :(

[Cavalier]

Has anyone received their raffle email?

Only got my first raffle email :)

[mister slim]

No sign of my tickets. Then again I am not a winner.

[rinichanraar]

No sign of my tickets. Then again I am not a winner.

I'm glad I'm not the only one then! But sorry about not getting your tickets. :o

[Kielaran]

No tickets yet here either, but no worries, we still have a month. :)

[veratil]

Got mine today @ 10am

[roboninja]

Yes I got mine, still deciding what to choose, and there's absolutely no way that clock could get mailed to Canada? Cause it is awesome.

I was going to ask the exact same question. That thing is awesome. The only other prize that comes close for me is the scarf from ADDGirl.

[National Kato]

Just noticed Cog's been added to the official list of Child's Play Silver Sponsors! Congrats, everyone!

except Eternal Gamer. ;)

[MagGnome]

No tickets here yet. :/

Keep donating everyone! We need to hit that goal!

[TrackZero]

Keep donating everyone! We need to hit that goal!

By your command. (That should give us a bump.)

[MagGnome]

Thanks Track! I've always thought nothing but the best of you. :p

[vodkajello]

DONATED, DING.

keep it going peeps!

You know you need more raffle tickets!

[n3rdXcore]

Awesome. I was going to drop a hundred bucks tomorrow night after a few bills were paid. But some fuckstick broke a window on my car last night, and my insurance deductible is more than it would cost to replace the window. BUT on the bright side, another pay day is coming before the Child's Play charity comes to an end!

This is/?was? the first time I've had extra money to spend on a charity, and for some odd reason I'm really looking forward to it. I'm hoping I can save some extra cash fast so that I can attend the charity dinner as well.

[Purple Santa]

I was going to ask the exact same question. That thing is awesome. The only other prize that comes close for me is the scarf from ADDGirl.

I'll pass that along Robo...Ms. Claus usually isn't a frequent visitor in here but she likes to know her scarfs are in want :).

[NoName]

Wee, 75 percent of the way there! The end is in sight.

[Commissar Rob]

I was going to ask the exact same question. That thing is awesome. The only other prize that comes close for me is the scarf from ADDGirl.

Yes...yes...choose the clock. You don't want the scarf...chooooseee the clooock...

/evil jedi mind trick

[Midrael]

Hmm I still haven't received my raffle tickets either. Anyone else still waiting?
By the way, way to go everyone! 3/4 of the way there!

[MachEnergy]

I got my raffle ticket for my first donation, which was 1 or 2 days from when it went live. Since then, I have donated twice more (1 just now!). We just gotta hit that 5k mark! Tell your friends!!

[Soulless Toast]

Tickets have gone out to everyone who donated on or before November 15. They'll keep getting sent out in the order the payments were received.
(Note- if you paid by eCheck the donation doesn't go through for 3-5 business days)

[Soulless Toast]

Also-
We did an update on the Child's Play drive raffle on the latest episode of In-Game Chat (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=2655) Listen now to be the first in the know!

[MachEnergy]

Tickets have gone out to everyone who donated on or before November 15. They'll keep getting sent out in the order the payments were received.
(Note- if you paid by eCheck the donation doesn't go through for 3-5 business days)

Got my 2nd one! Thanks for your hard work, Toast. I'm sure there are a bunch of emails that you seem to be responsible for. I think we all appreciate your efforts here.

On another note: does your name mean a piece of bread that has no soul? Or, is it an event where drinks are raised in honor of something, but nobody put any feeling into it?? I like to think it is the former, and you should find a funny picture of toast for your avatar!

[Soulless Toast]

Got my 2nd one! Thanks for your hard work, Toast. I'm sure there are a bunch of emails that you seem to be responsible for. I think we all appreciate your efforts here.

On another note: does your name mean a piece of bread that has no soul? Or, is it an event where drinks are raised in honor of something, but nobody put any feeling into it?? I like to think it is the former, and you should find a funny picture of toast for your avatar!

Thanks, Mach! I've enjoyed working on this!

I had never thought of my name as a drinking toast before, that made me laugh! I usually picture a slice of sandwich bread after making a deal with the devil. (Perhaps it was just bread before it lost it's soul, and was toasted by the flames of hell.)