White Elephant!

Professor Cyndi Kingsley

Gryffindor HoH | Mother of 3
 
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OOC First Name
Cyndi
Blood Status
Mixed Blood
Wand
Knotted 15 Inch Flexible Oak Wand with Meteorite Dust Core
Age
4/2005
🐘 Welcome to White Elephant!! 🐘

Welcome to the White Elephant Gift Exchange! It also goes by a few other names- Yankee Swap, Dirty Santa, Steal-a-thon, etc. For those of you who don't know, a White Elephant typically asks each person to bring a gift to a party. Gifts are piled up, and participants then take turns either picking a sealed gift or stealing someone else's open gift. :devious: . That's the gist of it, but the full process is listed below. Read on if you plan on playing. :)

1. Player #1 will select a gift from the pool and 'open it.' Once I see your post with your number, I'll announce your present.

2. A) Starting with player #2 and after, each player will have a choice: You can either steal a previous player's opened gift or choose an unwrapped gift from the pool. If you choose to steal a gift, you must announce the person you are stealing from and their gift:

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I am stealing[b] ____________ [/b]from[b] _____________[/b].

This will help me to better keep track of the chaos. :party:

:cool: If a player chooses to steal your gift, you may choose a new gift from the unwrapped pool or from any player other than the one who just stole your gift (ex. Player 4(Maia) steals Player 1 (Donna's)'s gift. Donna must choose either a new unwrapped gift or she can steal a gift from Player 2 (Emzies) or 3 (Claire)... x (you). Donna cannot steal back her gift from Maia in this turn).

3. After every player has had a turn, Player #1 will have the opportunity to steal a gift if they so choose. And, of course, if you have your gift stolen, then you can choose to steal another gift. Once someone decides to not steal a gift, the game is officially over and prizes will be rewarded.

If you'd like to, check out last year's White Elephant. 15 people who sign up will be able to take part. In order to try to make participation a little more fair, we will be doing a random draw, based on everyone who signs up, to decide who actually gets to play. Because we are limiting the number of participants, please only sign up if you know that you'll be able to be active (signing in at least once a day though preferably more) over the next few weeks. Sign ups will remain open until Saturday, May 18 at 11:59pm. The random draw will take place on Sunday May 19 the chosen players will receive a PM from me with their assigned position. The game will begin on Monday, May 20 (all EST).

Here's to a bit of fun!

Please note: As a note, if you played last year and haven't used your prize, it's officially expired as of this post. :r

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Sign-Ups
  1. Lyla Edwards

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Sign-Ups
  1. Lyla Edwards
  2. Amber Chou Wilson












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[*][class=magical]Amber Chou Wilson[/class]
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I was like "APRIL 23RD? HOW DID I MISS THIS" :lol:

Sign-Ups
  1. Lyla Edwards
  2. Amber Chou Wilson
  3. Professor Katherine Alicastell

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[b]Sign-Ups[/b][list=1]
[*][class=magical]Lyla Edwards[/class]
[*][class=magical]Amber Chou Wilson[/class]
[*][class=professors]Professor Katherine Alicastell[/class]
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Sign-Ups
  1. Lyla Edwards
  2. Amber Chou Wilson
  3. Professor Katherine Alicastell
  4. Selene Le Fey

[b]Sign-Ups[/b][list=1]
[*][class=magical]Lyla Edwards[/class]
[*][class=magical]Amber Chou Wilson[/class]
[*][class=professors]Professor Katherine Alicastell[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Selene Le Fey[/class]
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why does my code look different to everyone elses?
 
Sign-Ups
  1. Lyla Edwards
  2. Amber Chou Wilson
  3. Professor Katherine Alicastell
  4. Selene Le Fey
  5. Mark Ross

Code:
[b]Sign-Ups[/b][list=1]
[*][class=magical]Lyla Edwards[/class]
[*][class=magical]Amber Chou Wilson[/class]
[*][class=professors]Professor Katherine Alicastell[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Selene Le Fey[/class]
[*][class=gryffindor]Mark Ross[/class]
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Sign-Ups
  1. Lyla Edwards
  2. Amber Chou Wilson
  3. Professor Katherine Alicastell
  4. Selene Le Fey
  5. Mark Ross
  6. Adorah Zumwalt

Code:
[b]Sign-Ups[/b][list=1]
[*][class=magical]Lyla Edwards[/class]
[*][class=magical]Amber Chou Wilson[/class]
[*][class=professors]Professor Katherine Alicastell[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Selene Le Fey[/class]
[*][class=gryffindor]Mark Ross[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Adorah Zumwalt[/class]
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Sign-Ups
  1. Lyla Edwards
  2. Amber Chou Wilson
  3. Professor Katherine Alicastell
  4. Selene Le Fey
  5. Mark Ross
  6. Adorah Zumwalt
  7. November Albertson

Code:
[b]Sign-Ups[/b][list=1]
[*][class=magical]Lyla Edwards[/class]
[*][class=magical]Amber Chou Wilson[/class]
[*][class=professors]Professor Katherine Alicastell[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Selene Le Fey[/class]
[*][class=gryffindor]Mark Ross[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Adorah Zumwalt[/class]
[*]November Albertson
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Sign-Ups
  1. Lyla Edwards
  2. Amber Chou Wilson
  3. Professor Katherine Alicastell
  4. Selene Le Fey
  5. Mark Ross
  6. Adorah Zumwalt
  7. November Albertson
  8. Leda Layton

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[b]Sign-Ups[/b][list=1]
[*][class=magical]Lyla Edwards[/class]
[*][class=magical]Amber Chou Wilson[/class]
[*][class=professors]Professor Katherine Alicastell[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Selene Le Fey[/class]
[*][class=gryffindor]Mark Ross[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Adorah Zumwalt[/class]
[*]November Albertson
[*][class=slytherin][i]Leda Layton[/i][/class]
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This game is soo much fun

Sign-Ups
  1. Lyla Edwards
  2. Amber Chou Wilson
  3. Professor Katherine Alicastell
  4. Selene Le Fey
  5. Mark Ross
  6. Adorah Zumwalt
  7. November Albertson
  8. Leda Layton
  9. Professor Monty Pendleton
Code:
[b]Sign-Ups[/b][list=1]
[*][class=magical]Lyla Edwards[/class]
[*][class=magical]Amber Chou Wilson[/class]
[*][class=professors]Professor Katherine Alicastell[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Selene Le Fey[/class]
[*][class=gryffindor]Mark Ross[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Adorah Zumwalt[/class]
[*]November Albertson
[*][class=slytherin][i]Leda Layton[/i][/class]
[*][class=globalmod]Professor Monty Pendleton[/class]
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Sign-Ups
  1. Lyla Edwards
  2. Amber Chou Wilson
  3. Professor Katherine Alicastell
  4. Selene Le Fey
  5. Mark Ross
  6. Adorah Zumwalt
  7. November Albertson
  8. Leda Layton
  9. Professor Monty Pendleton
  10. Chante Ateara

Code:
[B]Sign-Ups[/B]
[LIST=1]
[*][class=magical]Lyla Edwards[/class]
[*][class=magical]Amber Chou Wilson[/class]
[*][class=professors]Professor Katherine Alicastell[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Selene Le Fey[/class]
[*][class=gryffindor]Mark Ross[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Adorah Zumwalt[/class]
[*]November Albertson
[*][class=slytherin][I]Leda Layton[/I][/class]
[*][class=globalmod]Professor Monty Pendleton[/class]
[*][class=hufflepuff][I]Chante Ateara[/I][/class]
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One more day to sign up!
 
I've never signed up for this before because I don't feel like I really understand how it works but Daphne talked me into it xD

Sign-Ups
  1. Lyla Edwards
  2. Amber Chou Wilson
  3. Professor Katherine Alicastell
  4. Selene Le Fey
  5. Mark Ross
  6. Adorah Zumwalt
  7. November Albertson
  8. Leda Layton
  9. Professor Monty Pendleton
  10. Chante Ateara
  11. Ainsley Lynch

Code:
[B]Sign-Ups[/B]
[LIST=1]
[*][class=magical]Lyla Edwards[/class]
[*][class=magical]Amber Chou Wilson[/class]
[*][class=professors]Professor Katherine Alicastell[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Selene Le Fey[/class]
[*][class=gryffindor]Mark Ross[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Adorah Zumwalt[/class]
[*]November Albertson
[*][class=slytherin][I]Leda Layton[/I][/class]
[*][class=globalmod]Professor Monty Pendleton[/class]
[*][class=hufflepuff][I]Chante Ateara[/I][/class]
[*][class=other_employee]Ainsley Lynch[/class]
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Sign-Ups
  1. Lyla Edwards
  2. Amber Chou Wilson
  3. Professor Katherine Alicastell
  4. Selene Le Fey
  5. Mark Ross
  6. Adorah Zumwalt
  7. November Albertson
  8. Leda Layton
  9. Professor Monty Pendleton
  10. Chante Ateara
  11. Ainsley Lynch
  12. Daisy Parker

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[B]Sign-Ups[/B]
[LIST=1]
[*][class=magical]Lyla Edwards[/class]
[*][class=magical]Amber Chou Wilson[/class]
[*][class=professors]Professor Katherine Alicastell[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Selene Le Fey[/class]
[*][class=gryffindor]Mark Ross[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Adorah Zumwalt[/class]
[*]November Albertson
[*][class=slytherin][I]Leda Layton[/I][/class]
[*][class=globalmod]Professor Monty Pendleton[/class]
[*][class=hufflepuff][I]Chante Ateara[/I][/class]
[*][class=other_employee]Ainsley Lynch[/class]
[*][class=globalmod]Daisy Parker[/class]
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Last day to sign up! ^_^
 
Sign-Ups
  1. Lyla Edwards
  2. Amber Chou Wilson
  3. Professor Katherine Alicastell
  4. Selene Le Fey
  5. Mark Ross
  6. Adorah Zumwalt
  7. November Albertson
  8. Leda Layton
  9. Professor Monty Pendleton
  10. Chante Ateara
  11. Ainsley Lynch
  12. Daisy Parker
  13. Rama Mowry

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[B]Sign-Ups[/B]
[LIST=1]
[*][class=magical]Lyla Edwards[/class]
[*][class=magical]Amber Chou Wilson[/class]
[*][class=professors]Professor Katherine Alicastell[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Selene Le Fey[/class]
[*][class=gryffindor]Mark Ross[/class]
[*][class=ravenclaw]Adorah Zumwalt[/class]
[*]November Albertson
[*][class=slytherin][I]Leda Layton[/I][/class]
[*][class=globalmod]Professor Monty Pendleton[/class]
[*][class=hufflepuff][I]Chante Ateara[/I][/class]
[*][class=other_employee]Ainsley Lynch[/class]
[*][class=globalmod]Daisy Parker[/class]
[*]Rama Mowry
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[/LIST]
 
Okay, I'm supposed to leave work in half hour so let's get this started! #1, #1...which prize would you like to claim?

Choose a NumberFind out your prize...Current Owner
1front of app lineClaire
2XX
3Twitter shout outJesse
4this colorSteph
5user title colorKiersten
6special app re-openRowan
7decide the next OSWDaphne
8white elephant beside nameDonna
9White Elephant bannerMadz
10Tumblr shout outPhoebe
11holiday extensionMia
12decide next roleplay rouletteLovi
13host next werewolfHarleigh
14design a site compDeniss
 
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as both three and none are my lucky numbers and I am three please may I open present number nine please cyndi.
 
Prize #9 is our very special...'I participated in White Elephant and all I got was this banner' banner!
(I have it saved on my laptop and will upload it for viewing tonight)
Player four, your turn!
 
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