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In a small forest clearing a light dusting of snow has settled, just enough to make the scene appropriately picturesque but not enough to impede the tiny creatures that are assembling there. Piled in the middle of the clearing is a massive mound of gaudily wrapped boxes, some of which might appear to be shaking. Warden of the Desolate Tundra stands guard over the presents, her horns glinting in the winter sun to discourage any tampering or peaking.
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In honor of the Holiday season, I will be running a White Elephant gift exchange. White Elephants are a popular party game, but of course we’re doing things a little differently on the forums. Sign-ups are open from now until Friday December 14 at 5:00 PM Pacific. Twelve players will be randomly selected from all the submitted forms. The game will start Saturday December 15 at 2:00 PM Pacific. Active participation is key so please only sign up if you will be available at this time. I will try my best to post a list of players soon after the deadline.

How the game will be played:
  • Before the game begins I will take a roll-call. If a player is not in attendance I’ll make the call for standby players to take their place.
  • The twelve players will be randomly numbered off and I will post the list of twelve wrapped presents. The first player has their choice of presents from the pile, but they don’t get to unwrap it yet.
  • Once a player has made their selection I will repost the list and successive players will have their choice of presents from the pile or they can steal a present from another player!
  • If a present is stolen from you, you can either steal from a different player (no steal-backs) or chose another present from the pile.
  • A warning though, the wrapping paper is delicate and may tear apart during theft! If this happens the thief receives the contents of the present, it cannot be stolen from them.
  • The game ends when all the presents from the pile have been selected. All the presents will open to reveal their contents!


To enter please PM the following form to amazondreamer. Forms sent to Sushidragon may get lost.

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[b]Do you understand that active participation is required for this game, and if you are not online and ready to play at the start of the game your spot may be offered to another user?[/b]
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
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The Presents!

ImageDark Red with an Indigo Bow One corner of this present is dented in slightly.
ImagePink with a Gold Bow This package sparkles and shimmers in the light.
ImageGreen with a Purple Bow A dollop of snow has landed on this package.
ImageYellow with a Dark Red Bow The bottom of this box has bowed out and it seems a little wobbly.
ImageBlue with an Orange Bow The blue wrapping paper is speckled with tiny gray dots.
ImagePurple with a Silver Bow This package is sitting towards the edge of the pile.
ImageGold with a Green Bow A sprig of mistletoe is tucked into the ribbon.
ImageOrange with a Purple Bow The wrapping on this box appears hastily done, a few pieces of tape are partway off.
ImageIndigo with a White Bow This package is balanced precariously against a tree root.
ImagePink with a Brown Bow The ribbon on this package appears to be quite silky.
ImageRed with a Yellow Bow The Ribbon on this package curls elegantly.
ImageLime with a Blue Bow This vibrant package is nestled in the middle of the pile.
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The Players!

Random.org has selected our twelve players. This is also the order in which you will be playing tomorrow. Remeber to be here on time please ^_^

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Seren
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Madam Mim
Nighthenge
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SilverDapples
LBPhoenix
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The players have been selected. Congratulations you lucky twelve! See you all tomorrow :D
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Yay! I should be here! XD I really don't want to go to the holiday party for hours with nothing to do but text people anyway!

I am excited! *eyes presents*

Is this the order we will be going in? Or is this just the members who will be playing?
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:D CONGRATS GUYS! i cant wait to stalk!
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Yup that's the order in which you will play.
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Another question- once a present has been stolen once, can it be stolen again? (By a different person?)

Also, if the present you had at first was stolen, then stolen AGAIN from the stealer, could you steal it back?

Sorry for the confusing questions. While I love White Elephant games, I'm not very good at them. XD
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Woo!

Already have an alarm set XD I I have the same questions as Seren!
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I'm happy to answer questions, everyone seems to have different versions so it is good to get it spelled out.

Present stealing can go and on (with an exception to be discussed below), there isn't a limit to the number of times you can steal or be stolen from. And the same present can be stolen over and over again.

You can't steal immediately from the person who stole from you, but you can steal from them later. Just not
Bob steals the Red box from Mary
Mary steals the Red box from Bob
There has to be at least one other person between


The exception to stealing is if a gift "rips open" (I'll be rolling dice for this, it's a low chance but it can happen). If a gift rips the thief gets that present permanently and can no longer steal or be stolen from.
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Okay! Thank you amazon! :D

I'm excited...! Especially to see what lies inside these presents!
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Homer from the Simpsons comes to mind when I say...WHOOHOO! X3. Will be there! X3. So happy! I love you random draw! :)
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o: Ooooo The possibility of ripping. xD I like that! Omg I cant wait to see this. -wiggles excitedly-
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Yay I can't wait!
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Eeep! Exciting! :'D

I'll be here! And going first eek ;O;
*dithers*
But can I just check is it 2pm PDT, or PST? Because it's either 9pm or 10pm for me (both are fine I just don't want to make a mistake xD )
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This will be exciting! I think... XD this was the first time I heard of this White Elephant game XD
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This'll be great! X3. Can't wait to get started!
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Lol I think I'm as excited as you guys XD
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I'm here! Are we ready? X3
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About half an hour till start time
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I'm here (:
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I'm here too! *puts on party hat*
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I've got to go eat real quick, but I'll be here :)
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