What did you get for Christmas?

Snarky · Sat 28/12/2013 21:17:48

Anything good?

After the fun of playing Resistance at Mittens, I put it on my wishlist, and sure enough! Had an epic session playing it with friends and family on boxing day. (Sorry sis, guess you're not able to spot traitors by our "micro-expressions" after all!

)

Plus new cross-country ski boots and a highly appreciated jacket. No books for me this year, unusually, but I accidentally ordered two copies of Alice Munro's Hateship..., so I'm keeping one for myself. Hey, it's been a nice Christmas!

(Depending on how this thread goes, it might end up in the Rumpus Room instead.)

Ghost · Sat 28/12/2013 21:33:23

I got a book I was really looking forward to, Raising Steam by Terry Pratchett. And Warehouse 13 Season 3. Nice stuff

Stupot · Sat 28/12/2013 23:42:37

I got a pair of trousers and a nice shirt from my sisters and some much-appreciated money from my mum. But the best present will come when I see my girlfriend in a few days

She claims to have knitted me a scarf <3

Anian · Sun 29/12/2013 00:30:17

Warning - bitchiness ahead: I got an Xmas bonus at work (I've been in an apprentice type of position for the past 6 months, I still don't know if they'll keep me after that expires, so I get 1/2 of average pay), it was a nice boost to my funds and thus I treated myself to an xbox controller for pc (and apparently there's no wireless ones to even order because the general importer for the whole country is not selling them right now, wth?).

For "actual" gifts I got a thermos so I can bring tea from home (ou yeah I got a cold and a rather bad cough so it'll actually come in handy) and also loneliness, I got plenty of that this year as well

...I think it might be because I bitch a lot, but then again, I don't really have a lot of people to bitch to...weird*bitchiness over*

I am actually glad (not being sarcastic) when I read stuff like this where other people find things fun, so there's at least that.

LimpingFish · Sun 29/12/2013 00:58:50

I got World Peace!

...

No, wait...

Edit: Okay, I've checked. I got a hat, a book, a manly scent, and a moving picture of the comedic variety on Digital Versatile Disc, or "DVD".

So no world peace.

But I smell pretty good.

Ponch · Sun 29/12/2013 01:55:15

I got some books, some DVDs, and a nice home-cooked meal. Truly, twas a Merry Christmas.

Ghost · Sun 29/12/2013 03:34:38

I hear Stupot got gasses.

AGA · Sun 29/12/2013 07:15:18

I got a Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0. I have started downloading various Android adventure games, since I now have an appropriate device on which to comfortably play them (as opposed to the tiny 4" screen of my phone). Currently enjoying the extra intro to Broken Sword 1 Director's Cut.

Oh, and various books, pants and socks, DVDs. Usual Christmas stuffs.

miguel · Sun 29/12/2013 09:05:51

I got gasses as well.
I had a very warm bathrobe that became my best friend (I also got a cold), a cool Vans wallet, small but very stylish and it's leather. Those were Santa's gifts.
Because I'm greedy I bought myself a drawing tablet and a Fujifilm camera that I'm practising on everything that moves on the house!

Gribbler · Sun 29/12/2013 09:13:28

I got two PS4 games from my wife, nice manly scent from parents, lots of sweets, some wine, and two books - one I was looking forward to read (Stephen King's Doctor Sleep) and the other one a great surprise from my little brother (a collection of Conan stories by Robert Howard).

cat · Sun 29/12/2013 12:38:05

I got a hand-crocheted loop scarf from my sister and two J-Rock CDs from my boyfriend.

Stupot · Sun 29/12/2013 15:23:05

Quote from: cat on Sun 29/12/2013 12:38:05
I got a hand-crocheted loop scarf from my sister and two J-Rock CDs from my boyfriend.

Which CDs are they? I like a bit of J-Rock. Not the Visual Kei stuff though.

Adeel · Sun 29/12/2013 18:01:20

Quote from: Anian on Sun 29/12/2013 00:30:17
[...]and also loneliness, I got plenty of that this year as well ...I think it might be because I bitch a lot, but then again, I don't really have a lot of people to bitch to...weird*bitchiness over* [...]

You seem quite upset, Anian... $:-\$

Andail · Sun 29/12/2013 20:52:21

My family finally agreed not to exchange gifts, which was the best decision ever. Only me and my girlfriend bought presents to each other, and we also bought a toy for my niece, aged 1 (soon).
We ended up spending money on food and beverages instead, which felt much better.

cat · Mon 30/12/2013 14:59:18

Quote from: Stupot+ on Sun 29/12/2013 15:23:05
Which CDs are they? I like a bit of J-Rock. Not the Visual Kei stuff though.

From Aldious, we saw them in Tokyo in October but only bought one CD back then.

Ryan Timothy B · Mon 30/12/2013 19:05:52

From my gf I got Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, for the 3DS. I absolutely loved Link's Awakening on the gameboy while growing up, so I was quite nostalgic to see the same world being mostly copied into this game. I started to wonder if the game would be able to hold my attention as well as the game I grew up with, then suddenly Link gains the power to merge into walls as a painting to avoid enemies or obstacles or get to ledges; It's actually an amazing game concept.

Gribbler · Mon 30/12/2013 19:20:37

Quote from: Ryan TimothyLink gains the power to merge into walls as a painting to avoid enemies or obstacles or get to ledges; It's actually an amazing game concept.

If you like this game mechanics there's an entire game based around this concept called "Contrast". You merge into walls as a shadow.

Stupot · Mon 30/12/2013 19:52:30

Quote from: cat on Mon 30/12/2013 14:59:18
Quote from: Stupot+ on Sun 29/12/2013 15:23:05
Which CDs are they? I like a bit of J-Rock. Not the Visual Kei stuff though.
From Aldious, we saw them in Tokyo in October but only bought one CD back then.

Ahh, I've not heard of them. I tend to stick to a few of the more indie/alternative bands, Ogre You Asshole being one of my favourites.

Anian · Mon 30/12/2013 21:32:51

Quote from: Adeel S. Ahmed on Sun 29/12/2013 18:01:20
You seem quite upset, Anian... $:-\$

Not really "upset", mostly depression, it too shall pass.

Adeel · Tue 31/12/2013 16:22:43

Quote from: Anian on Mon 30/12/2013 21:32:51
Quote from: Adeel S. Ahmed on Sun 29/12/2013 18:01:20
You seem quite upset, Anian... $:-\$
Not really "upset", mostly depression, it too shall pass.

I hope this depression passes soon. We need you back at the Critics' Lounge.