The "Yahtzee" Birthday Spectacubash

[Thespian42]

You do realize, we are sending him games, not making him them? And not everyone is sending a game, it's basically a "Send-Anything-But-Anthrax" kind of deal.

Well I thought it was going to be more of a "box full of games as well as one or two other things" kind of thing. Not saying other things won't be allowed, just mostly games, that's all.

 

[Seydaman]

What a great idea. you should send him Knights Of The Old Republic, a truly excellent game to lift his spirits.

And then send the sequel, to lower them again.

aha...clever

 

[sneak_copter]

You do know he really doesn't like his fans.

He kinda does, he just doesn't like his fans WORSHIPPING him.

Hmm, so it seems you are right. Oh well, that's me told.

 

[DarkLordofDevon]

Nice idea in theory... however I fear you may have issues bringing it to fruition. Good luck with it though.

May I make the following suggestions -
1) Have a sender as someone in Australia if you are set on the idea. This will reduce postage due to the fact its already in the country.
2) The concept of making a game might be a little difficult. I have been using C/C++ for the past 2 years in my degree and it is not friendly.
3) Finding a trustworthy neutral third party to send this is going to be nigh on impossible, so point 1 maybe a bit useless.
4) Surprise is never going to be an issue. To be honest you are better off trying to contact Yatzhee and find a way to effectively get his gifts to him. It will save hassle trying to find a third party and might work out better in the long run.

Maybe this will be helpful, maybe not. Sadly I'm out of pocket and time so I will be unable to contribute to this, but good luck anyway. Is a fine idea.

You do realize, we are sending him games, not making him them? And not everyone is sending a game, it's basically a "Send-Anything-But-Anthrax" kind of deal.

Someone mentioned making a game if you read back.
Plus the author wanted to send it together, which wouldn't work.
I was directing comments in his direction.

 

[Thespian42]

May I make the following suggestions -
1) Have a sender as someone in Australia if you are set on the idea. This will reduce postage due to the fact its already in the country.
2) The concept of making a game might be a little difficult. I have been using C/C++ for the past 2 years in my degree and it is not friendly.
3) Finding a trustworthy neutral third party to send this is going to be nigh on impossible, so point 1 maybe a bit useless.
4) Surprise is never going to be an issue. To be honest you are better off trying to contact Yatzhee and find a way to effectively get his gifts to him. It will save hassle trying to find a third party and might work out better in the long run.

Maybe this will be helpful, maybe not. Sadly I'm out of pocket and time so I will be unable to contribute to this, but good luck anyway. Is a fine idea.

Yes, this is quite helpful. I'm starting to think that making a game would be impractical, so that may be out of the question.

 

[icypenguin117]

If you are gonna get him a book get him criticizing for dummies or something similiar...

 

[The Anonymous Me]

I'll send him Jak 3 smeared in Branston pickle. That'll keep him happy.

 

[Thespian42]

why dont we get him, far cry 2 :a text adventure or BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA?

A text adventure might be cool. Know any good ones besides they "They Dungeonman" series?

 

[Irridium]

How about we send him Rock Band 2, he's always complained about not being able to get it.

Or was that Rock Band 1? Can't remember, either way, he doesn't have them.

 

[Thespian42]

How about we send him Rock Band 2, he's always complained about not being able to get it.

Or was that Rock Band 1? Can't remember, either way, he doesn't have them.

That'd be good. We just need someone willing to actually get it, and we'd be golden.

 

[Dark assassin for hire]

Send him a prostitute. He's always talking about woman and how he misses them (I don't know if he really misses them that much though.)

For those of you who couldn't tell, I was joking. It would cost to much and I don't think prostitute smuggling is legal... or if any smuggling is... or... never mind.

Send him something from Volition, Inc. (company that developed Saint Rows 2 the game we all know Yatzee... really likes.)

 

[Russ Pitts]

Hey Guys. I'm not speaking directly for Yahtzee here, but I can practically guarantee that, while he may be flattered (on some deep level) by the thoughts and well-wishes, he would genuinely prefer you guys spend your hard-earned monies buying games for yourselves.

If you really want to do something special for him on the occasion of his birthday, we have a contest coming up in a few days or so that you'll probably find interesting. So stay tuned tot he front page. Also, this week will mark the 100th episode of Zero Punctuation. Watching and commenting on that will surely cause Yahtzee's shriveled, little heart to swell like a balloon.

 

[John Smyth]

How about everyone gets dressed up as a character and turns up one day as he walks down the street to sing him happy birthday.
That would totally not be creepy
EDIT- he liked painkiller everyone should send him that

 

[Irridium]

How about we send him Rock Band 2, he's always complained about not being able to get it.

Or was that Rock Band 1? Can't remember, either way, he doesn't have them.

That'd be good. We just need someone willing to actually get it, and we'd be golden.

Instead of buying it all at once, people should donate 1 instrument that they don't use.
I'd help but all of mine are broken except for the guitar.

 

[Lord Mountbatten Reborn]

why dont we get him, far cry 2 :a text adventure or BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA?

I'm sure Yahtzee would love the work of Tom Francis and Graham Smith even more than he loves the work of <Insert Competent Game Designer's Name Here>. I tell a horrific lie, of course.

 

[Thespian42]

Hey Guys. I'm not speaking directly for Yahtzee here, but I can practically guarantee that, while he may be flattered (on some deep level) by the thoughts and well-wishes, he would genuinely prefer you guys spend your hard-earned monies buying games for yourselves.

If you really want to do something special for him on the occasion of his birthday, we have a contest coming up in a few days or so that you'll probably find interesting. So stay tuned tot he front page. Also, this week will mark the 100th episode of Zero Punctuation. Watching and commenting on that will surely cause Yahtzee's shriveled, little heart to swell like a balloon.

I vote we listen to this guy. He sounds smart, and convincing.