Second Annual Ghallanda Holiday Event!

[Tom116]

Hi everyone!

Some of you might remember this from last year, and I'm sure there's new people snooping around too. Basically my guild co-founder and I are organizing a server-wide secret santa. Anyone that wants to participate simply needs to PM and/or post on the thread me their character's name and class (for a more class-appropriate gift) by December 17, on December 18th I'll be sending everyone the names of the character they are sending the gift too, and then on December 19th you send your gift out. I will send in-game mail to each of the participating characters giving them the name of the character they send the gift to. If you would prefer to get me in game, that works too. My main character (which is far more likely for me to be on) is Kestros. If I'm online then feel free to send me a tell, if not a letter works just as well.

http://shadowtouched.guildportal.com/GuildFiles/501981/Secret%20Santa.png

The gift can be anything reasonable, because I wouldn't expect a brand new level 1 character to be able to get their hands on some EE weapon. Just use your judgement and pick something that you feel would be a decent gift.

One character per person please. I will be using the honor system for this event, so please be kind to others.

I would like to assume that everyone will be friendly in the spirit of this winter-time event, but in the case that you don't have your present within a couple days of December 19 please let me know and I will personally send you something. I will be sending a reminder out a couple days prior to the 18th.

Here's a breakdown of the important dates:

- December 17: Last day to sign up for the event.

- December 18: I will be mailing your character the name (and possibly other info) of the person you are giving your gift to. This should be by 10am EST.

- December 19: Everyone will be sending the gift they picked out to whoever they are to give it to.

The mail that tells you who your gift is to be sent to will be sent from either Kestros or Aerle, if it isn't from them then it isn't legit haha :)

Last year (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/452136-Ghallanda-Holiday-Event!) we managed to get 34 people to participate, lets aim for 50 this year!

-Tom116

[yoderc]

I'm feeling very festive this year, so count me in. Thanks, Kestros and Aerle for hosting this event! (I wouldn't want to do it...too much work!)

I think it's too soon for me to post which of my toons needs the love (and what lvl they will be around Dec 20), so i'll either update this post or let you know ingame closer to the event.


Update: Zzt is my toon that needs the most love. She's trying to be a melee cleric; currently lvl 9 Halfling (Cleric 4/Bard 2/Fighter3). She'll be a swashie by lvl 11.

[Whippy]

I don't mean to be difficult but it's not very secret if you send the gift straight to the person you've been given! Hehe!

It's a really nice idea though, so count me in :)

Misscarlet - Ranger

[Tom116]

I don't mean to be difficult but it's not very secret if you send the gift straight to the person you've been given! Hehe!

It's a really nice idea though, so count me in :)

Misscarlet - Ranger

Lol fair point, but Surprise Santa just doesn't have the same ring to it. Awesome, adding your name to the list :)
One question though- are you a bow user, a dual wielder, or something else? :)


I'm feeling very festive this year, so count me in. Thanks, Kestros and Aerle for hosting this event! (I wouldn't want to do it...too much work!)

I think it's too soon for me to post which of my toons needs the love (and what lvl they will be around Dec 20), so i'll either update this post or let you know ingame closer to the event.

Great, I'll be waiting for the name. Honestly it isn't THAT much work, and I enjoyed it last year so I figured we should do it again haha :)

[LeslieWest_GuitarGod]

I'd like to be part of this again. Secret Santa, Surprise Santa who cares what ya call it! It's a great community event, on the only server that matters. Sign me up!! :)

LeslieWest of MOUNTAIN - TWF Barbarian (I'm finally rolling a Barbarian after all these years. Refused for years as I just liked the feel and versatility and abilities of fighter better.)

[Tom116]

I'd like to be part of this again. Secret Santa, Surprise Santa who cares what ya call it! It's a great community event, on the only server that matters. Sign me up!! :)

LeslieWest of MOUNTAIN - TWF Barbarian (I'm finally rolling a Barbarian. Refused for years as I just liked the feel and versatility and abilities of fighter better.)

Great, putting your name on the list :)

You should enjoy the barbarian, I had a blast on my barb life :)

[LeslieWest_GuitarGod]

Getting MORE than the 34 Ghalladians who participated last year would be a great sign for our server and DDO in general. This is a very tight knit community compared to other games....

Come on guild leaders... get your guilds involved!!!

[LeslieWest_GuitarGod]

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[Cordovan]

This was really great last year, and we're glad to see it being done again. Have fun!

[Alisonique]

I'm in. Covemonster, lv 21 artificer.
HO, HO, HO.

[Jyhdif]

I'll do it with Jyhdif, who by then will likely be a level 20-22 Centered Kensai 8 fighter\6 monk\6 Pally using great axes or falchions.

Would it be possible to get the name of the person I will be gifting a bit ahead of time? I am not always able to log in every day, so having a few extra days to get something nice together would be helpful.

[Tom116]

This was really great last year, and we're glad to see it being done again. Have fun!

Thank you, here's to hoping for an even bigger turnout :)



I'm in. Covemonster, lv 21 artificer.
HO, HO, HO.

Great, added to the list :)


I'll do it with Jyhdif, who by then will likely be a level 20-22 Centered Kensai 8 fighter\6 monk\6 Pally using great axes or falchions.

Would it be possible to get the name of the person I will be gifting a bit ahead of time? I am not always able to log in every day, so having a few extra days to get something nice together would be helpful.

Cool, added :)
For sure, I can give you a name early. Just can't do it for everyone since I won't be getting all the names until the night before I send out people's names :)

[Jaenar]

I wasn't able to participate last year but I can this time, so sign me up!

Jaenar 26 Bard Swashbuckler

[Tahkhesis]

Tahkhesis, Ranger or Bard (I keep going back between classes)

[Tom116]

I wasn't able to participate last year but I can this time, so sign me up!

Jaenar 26 Bard Swashbuckler

Great to have you this year, on the list :)

[Tom116]

Tahkhesis, Ranger or Bard (I keep going back between classes)

Great, on the list :)

[Fenwulf]

I would like to join in on this again. Was fun last year

Khadros / Paladin

[Tom116]

I would like to join in on this again. Was fun last year

Khadros / Paladin

Great, you're all signed up :)

[Tom116]

Keep up the good work all!

We're at 11 people and counting, Cordovan is hooking us up with the dev tracker and chronicle. Tell your guildies, your friends, everyone! :)

[thwart]

I am also in for year 2! My main is Snalt and he is currently a warforged wizard 9 / fighter 4.

[Tom116]

I am also in for year 2! My main is Snalt and he is currently a warforged wizard 9 / fighter 4.

Awesome, I thought I recognized the name haha :)

[bov]

I would like to add my name : Ambyrall / Cleric (Warpriest-longswords)

[Tom116]

I would like to add my name : Ambyrall / Cleric (Warpriest-longswords)

Great, glad to have you :)

[ZaineWMoon]

Great idea, and one that I do wish to support:

Character Name: Followteh
Class: Paladin this life, ranger next life: Both dual wielders

[Tom116]

Great idea, and one that I do wish to support:

Character Name: Followteh
Class: Paladin this life, ranger next life: Both dual wielders

Awesome, we're happy to have you :)

Added to the list :)

[Deadlock]

Sounds good. Sign Quijonn up.

[Tom116]

Sounds good. Sign Quijonn up.

Awesome :)
What build is Quijonn running these days?

[Bart_D]

I must have missed this last year but would like to join this year with with Iou. Her status next month is still undecided ;-)

Like Jyhdif I too would appreciate an early warning of who I will be gifting.

[Tom116]

I must have missed this last year but would like to join this year with with Iou. Her status next month is still undecided ;-)

Like Jyhdif I too would appreciate an early warning of who I will be gifting.

Great, the more the merrier. Sure, no problem :)

[Qeistalan]

I have at least one Swailing Blade laying around somewhere. :)

Q

[Tom116]

I have at least one Swailing Blade laying around somewhere. :)

Q

Awesome :)
I'll need a character name though, to give/receive the gift :)

[Scarsbrook]

Great festive idea, i'd love to be involved.

Cupidd - Ranger

[Dirtysam]

I'm in. Backbender mid lvl second life warlock.

[DeliaKelodin]

I'm on board... my airship.

Deliakelodin - Rogue13/Ranger7

[Tom116]

Great festive idea, i'd love to be involved.

Cupidd - Ranger

Awesome, you're on the list :)


I'm in. Backbender mid lvl second life warlock.

Great, glad to have you :)


I'm on board... my airship.

Deliakelodin - Rogue13/Ranger7

Lol cool, on the list :)

[pyntsized]

Sounds like a lot of fun, count me in.

Shieldsteel, monk this life, sword/board in the future.

[Tom116]

Sounds like a lot of fun, count me in.

Shieldsteel, monk this life, sword/board in the future.

Great, added to the list :)
Would you prefer monk items or sword/board? I can add a note to the name for whoever gets you your gift :)

[MRJ2010]

Please count me in as well.

Shimakee - Warlock

[Tom116]

Please count me in as well.

Shimakee - Warlock

Awesome, we're happy to have you :)

[Sephiroth_k2]

Hello guys, i'm up for this year too.

My main is still Deusinvictus, currently a ranger.

Have a nice holiday!

[Tom116]

Hello guys, i'm up for this year too.

My main is still Deusinvictus, currently a ranger.

Have a nice holiday!

Hey :)
Great, glad to have you back. On the list, may I ask what type of ranger?

You too :)

[LuKaSu]

Sure, I'm in.

I'll go with LuKaSu. A healing-focused (yeah, I know) THF Paladin :-)

[Sephiroth_k2]

Hey :)
Great, glad to have you back. On the list, may I ask what type of ranger?

You too :)


Yes mate, STR half orc tempest, dual khopesh.

[Tom116]

Sure, I'm in.

I'll go with LuKaSu. A healing-focused (yeah, I know) THF Paladin :-)

Sweet, glad to have you back this year :)
And nothing wrong with healing spec, we need more people like you haha :)


Yes mate, STR half orc tempest, dual khopesh.

Sweet, updating your info :)

[MagicBlue]

I'm In!!

Look for Flexie, she's a divine rogue acrobat.
I collected some good stuff I would like to gift!

[thalliwell]

Hi, this looks like fun.

I'll be on Kalastriel, a soon-to-be caster druid. Currently a shuriken tosser, so I guess that kind of stuff is relevant too. :)

Thanks!

[Tom116]

I'm In!!

Look for Flexie, she's a divine rogue acrobat.
I collected some good stuff I would like to gift!

Awesome, glad to have you :)


Hi, this looks like fun.

I'll be on Kalastriel, a soon-to-be caster druid. Currently a shuriken tosser, so I guess that kind of stuff is relevant too. :)

Thanks!

Cool, sounds good :)

[tdh41568]

I would like to participate in the gift exchange. It sounds like fun...and I'm sure I can part with something good from my inventory. I also left you a message in the game under your character's name


Hi everyone!

Some of you might remember this from last year, and I'm sure there's new people snooping around too. Basically my guild co-founder and I are organizing a server-wide secret santa. Anyone that wants to participate simply needs to PM and/or post on the thread me their character's name and class (for a more class-appropriate gift) by December 17, on December 18th I'll be sending everyone the names of the character they are sending the gift too, and then on December 19th you send your gift out. I will send in-game mail to each of the participating characters giving them the name of the character they send the gift to. If you would prefer to get me in game, that works too. My main character (which is far more likely for me to be on) is Kestros. If I'm online then feel free to send me a tell, if not a letter works just as well.

http://shadowtouched.guildportal.com/GuildFiles/501981/Secret%20Santa.png

The gift can be anything reasonable, because I wouldn't expect a brand new level 1 character to be able to get their hands on some EE weapon. Just use your judgement and pick something that you feel would be a decent gift.

One character per person please. I will be using the honor system for this event, so please be kind to others.

I would like to assume that everyone will be friendly in the spirit of this winter-time event, but in the case that you don't have your present within a couple days of December 19 please let me know and I will personally send you something. I will be sending a reminder out a couple days prior to the 18th.

Here's a breakdown of the important dates:

- December 17: Last day to sign up for the event.

- December 18: I will be mailing your character the name (and possibly other info) of the person you are giving your gift to. This should be by 10am EST.

- December 19: Everyone will be sending the gift they picked out to whoever they are to give it to.

The mail that tells you who your gift is to be sent to will be sent from either Kestros or Aerle, if it isn't from them then it isn't legit haha :)

Last year (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/452136-Ghallanda-Holiday-Event!) we managed to get 34 people to participate, lets aim for 50 this year!

-Tom116

[Tom116]

I would like to participate in the gift exchange. It sounds like fun...and I'm sure I can part with something good from my inventory. I also left you a message in the game under your character's name

Awesome, glad to have you :)

I don't have any in-game mail right now though...are you sure you sent it to Kestros? I'll need your character's name (and class would be nice too) in order to add you to the list.

It also might have been seen and responded to, in that case I already have you on the list :)

Edit: Just read the subject line of your post, got your info so we're set. I didn't receive any mail from a Lockkee Leethalee though, maybe a typo on the recipient? Either way, you're now on the list :)

[laesgirith]

Sounds like fun!

name: Laesgirith
2nd life.
current life: level 5 dwarf barbarian / fighter.

[Tom116]

Sounds like fun!

name: Laesgirith
2nd life.
current life: level 5 dwarf barbarian / fighter.

Great, you're on the list :)

Up to 32 people, keep up the the good work telling others everyone!

[cdbd3rd]

I'll step into the ring.

Pillows. (Currently a level 16 out-dated LG WF fighter, but will probably LR into a Warlock mix of some sort.)

[Tom116]

I'll step into the ring.

Pillows. (Currently a level 16 out-dated LG WF fighter, but will probably LR into a Warlock mix of some sort.)

Awesome, you're on the list now :)
I put you in as a L16 Warlock, did you have a specific type you were planning to become?

[Ballrus]

Hello, would like to participate.
Ballrus - druid/rogue lvl 20

[cdbd3rd]

Awesome, you're on the list now :)
I put you in as a L16 Warlock, did you have a specific type you were planning to become?

Being LG and not willing to drop $ on an alignment change, will be limited to Fey. No other plan set.

[Tom116]

Hello, would like to participate.
Ballrus - druid/rogue lvl 20

Hi,
Awesome, you're on the list :)


Being LG and not willing to drop $ on an alignment change, will be limited to Fey. No other plan set.

Fair enough haha. Cool :)

[Whippy]

Lol fair point, but Surprise Santa just doesn't have the same ring to it. Awesome, adding your name to the list :)
One question though- are you a bow user, a dual wielder, or something else? :)

Sorry for slow response. Dex Based Tempest. Only use bows from time to time!

[Tom116]

Sorry for slow response. Dex Based Tempest. Only use bows from time to time!

No worries, better late than never. Your info is updated :)

[Tom116]

We've made it to 34, what we hit last year!

Keep pushing and we can beat it, we still have almost 3 weeks! :)

[IconicHero]

currently working on certifiable he is now a 2 fighter 18 warlock with level 21 pending, heroic completionist btw look forward to helping out someone will wait for response! thanks for this fun event! btw he uses a greataxe! melee toon!

[Tom116]

currently working on certifiable he is now a 2 fighter 13 warlock probably epic by time we trade gifts heroic completionist btw look forward to helping out someone will wait for response! thanks for this fun event!

Great! Glad to have another person, you're on the list :)


1 week left to sign up! We're up to 36 people now! We beat last year's number (quite a feat given the Ghallanda Crashes), lets keep it up! :)

[Tom116]

I'm feeling very festive this year, so count me in. Thanks, Kestros and Aerle for hosting this event! (I wouldn't want to do it...too much work!)

I think it's too soon for me to post which of my toons needs the love (and what lvl they will be around Dec 20), so i'll either update this post or let you know ingame closer to the event.


Update: Zzt is my toon that needs the most love. She's trying to be a melee cleric; currently lvl 9 Halfling (Cleric 4/Bard 2/Fighter3). She'll be a swashie by lvl 11.

Got your update, was about to ask about the toon you wanted hehe. The list is coming together, a have a draft for now that will be the final unless more join. Up to 37 :)

[Tom116]

Last call for anyone who would like to join in on this event! I will be checking my in game mail and the forums tomorrow morning to send out the names, so post it sooner rather than later :)

[Tom116]

Hey all,

So I'm having some technical difficulties on my end and am unable to log in to DDO. Because of this, I'm just posting here who you are supposed to send your gift to. Sorry about the inconvenience, hopefully everyone manages to see this. Let me know if you don't end up with a gift, and I'll personally give you a gift as soon as I can reconnect to ddo.

The List:

Kestros giving to Jyhdif, L22 Kensei

Jydif giving to Cupid, Ranger

Cupidd giving to Kestros, L24 Pally Vanguard

Aerle giving to Jaenar, L26 Swashbuckler

Jaenar giving to Backbender, L20 Warlock

Backbender giving to Aerle, L24 Assassin

Grishia giving to Iinnsomniiac, L15 Fighter

Iinnsomniiac giving to Tahkhesis, Tempest

Tahkhesis giving to Grishia, L14 Artificer/Mechanic

Waller giving to Khadros, Paladin

Khadros giving to Birog, L15 Assassin

Birog giving to Waller, L20 Rogue

Filippicon giving to Snalt, Eldritch Knight

Snalt giving to Deusinvictus, Str Based Tempest

Deusinvictus giving to Filippicon, L20 Wizard

Bloodlickr giving to Ambyrall, Warpriest

Ambryrall giving to LuKaSu, Paladin

LuKaSu giving to Bloodlickr, Barbarian

LeslieWest giving to Followteh, Tempest

Followteh giving to Flexie, L20 Acrobat

Flexie giving to LeslieWest, TWF Barbarian

Misscarlet giving to Quijohn, Triple Completionist

Quijohn giving to Kalastriel, Caster Druid

Kalastriel giving to Misscarlet, Tempest

Zzt giving to Iou, Class and Level unknown

Iou giving to Lockee, L14 Rogue

Lockee giving to Zzt, L10 Swashbuckler

Covemonster giving to Shimakee, Warlock

Shimakee giving to Laesgirith, Barbarian

Laesgirith giving to Covemonster, L22 Artificer

Pillows giving to Certifiable, L20 Warlock

Certifiable giving to Deliakelodin, L20 Assassin

Deliakelodin giving to Pillows, Fey Warlock

Ballrus giving to Phyq, L24 Barbarian/Warlock

Phyq giving to Shieldsteel, Paladin Vanguard

Shieldsteel giving to Ballrus, L20 Wolf Druid

Queistalan: You never gave me a character name so message me with one later and we can exchange gifts haha :)


Thank you to everyone involved in making this a successful event this year!

[Tahkhesis]

Just for mail purposes, it's Tahkhesis :)

[Tom116]

Just for mail purposes, it's Tahkhesis :)

Lol good catch, name updated on the list :)

[yoderc]

i'm thinking typo and the your list wasn't updated with my toon name?

Zzt giving to Iou, Class and Level unknown

[yoderc]

...but forgot about receiving :D


Lockee giving to Zzt, L10 Swashbuckler

[Tom116]

i'm thinking typo and the your list wasn't updated with my toon name?

Zzt giving to Iou, Class and Level unknown


...but forgot about receiving :D


Lockee giving to Zzt, L10 Swashbuckler

Lol, thank you for the catch :)

I had a really nasty fever/flu yesterday so my head was a big foggy feeling, I was just happy I had done a lot of the prep work in advance :)

[thalliwell]

Gift sent. :) Thanks for putting the list together!

[Tom116]

Gift sent. :) Thanks for putting the list together!

Great, my pleasure :)

[Tom116]

A great big thank you to the 37 players who came together and made this happen! Even with a couple hiccups in the plan I had, you guys still figured it out and it all worked out. Be sure to look for the Third Annual Ghallanda Holiday Event next year! :)

Great work everyone! :)

[cdbd3rd]

I'm late!!!


Am logging in as soon as I finish typing this to get my gift sent to whoever has been waiting. Sincere apologies!


edit:

Pillows giving to Certifiable, L20 Warlock ... done.

[Tom116]

I'm late!!!


Am logging in as soon as I finish typing this to get my gift sent to whoever has been waiting. Sincere apologies!


edit:

Pillows giving to Certifiable, L20 Warlock ... done.

Better late than never :)

[Deadlock]

Doh, have been watching my ingame mailbox for who to send to.

Little extra sent to make up for the delay.

[Alisonique]

Much like Deadlock, will duly compensate,

[Tom116]

Hi everyone!

So as you may or may not have noticed, I have not set up a Third Annual Ghallanda Holiday Event. While the participation from the past two years has been nothing short of excellent, sadly I am not currently active in the DDO community. At this time I can't promise I'll be back any time in the foreseeable future, and so I won't be able to contribute to this event as much as it deserves.

I welcome and invite any member or group to take over this tradition if they would like to do so, and I wish you all the best. Happy Holidays to everyone! :)