Christmas Party 2014!

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Christmas Party 2014!

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Guess what? IT'S SATURDAY.
That means the Christmas Party starts TODAY!! (2-5pm EST)
I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!! =D


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For those of you who cannot see the image...
Invitation wrote:YOU'RE INVITED!
To a Christmas Party hosted by the Israelites!

Two years ago we held a Christmas Party
that reactivated the Chatroom with new life!
And it has remained active ever since!
So this party will not only be celebrating the Christmas season,
but the Chat’s new found activity over the last two years!

So Please, come join us for FUN and GAMES
in celebration of all the friendships formed via
TheToO Chatroom!
In case you didn't get the message, you ALL are invited to yet another Christmas party hosted by the Israelites! \:D/
We'll be playing games and hopefully be listening to a Christmas AIO episode together. Which episode that is has yet to be determined.
..however, I'm hoping it'll be The Living Nativity.

I hope you all will be able to at least stop by for a little while! Just because you can't stay for the whole thing doesn't me you can't pop in and say hi!

If you are interested in listening to the AIO episode, it will probably take place somewhere between 3:00 and 4:00pm (EST).


Again, this party is not only to celebrate Christmas (Christ), but all the many people that helped make the ToO chat active again AND KEEP IT ACTIVE.
I think it's safe to say that those of you who frequent the Chat have all made close connections and friendships with the people there. Like on this board, the people on the Chat are like a family, everyone pretty much knows everyone (and most, not only online, but in person). We've gotten to know and grow close to people who are not even members of the ToO (or weren't members at the time). And that's something that's pretty cool and special (SHOUT OUT TO THE SODA SHOP!).

If you don't ever come around the chat room often, I encourage you to pop in every once and a while. It's a great place to get to know your fellow members, and you might just make a new friend!




DATE:
  • December 20th (Saturday)
LOCATION: TIME: According to your time zone.
  • Atlantic (UCT-4): 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Eastern (UCT-5): 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Central (UCT-6): 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Mountain (UCT-7): 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Pacific (UCT-8): 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Alaska (UCT-9): 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Hawaii (UCT-10): 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Ghana (GMT): 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Australia (WST UTC+8): 3:00 am - 6:00 am


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Thank you for the Ghana time. ;)
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Just for you, Blitz! ...and Marvin. =p
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BE THERE OR BE SQUARE :x

Also, Australia for aussie aio fan \:D/
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Marvin D. wrote:Also, Australia for aussie aio fan \:D/
Although I actually live in a different timezone (WST UTC+8) so it will be 3am - 6am for me.
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aussie aio fan wrote:
Marvin D. wrote:Also, Australia for aussie aio fan \:D/
Although I actually live in a different timezone (WST UTC+8) so it will be 3am - 6am for me.
WEELLL THEN, we'll just change that right up! \:D/ *edits above post.*
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Hahaha SS took over your chat room last time can't wait to see what happens this time! <3
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Well, they were invited too, and are invited this year!
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UPDATE:

I'm here to give you the latest news on the games we'll be playing at the party!
We will be playing Telephone (always a fun one!) and Word Jumble. There *might* also be a game of Scattergories and possibly some AIO Trivia. \:D/ (Below are instructions on how to play each game.)



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General Rules for playing any of the following games:

Play, don't yack. Too much discussion in game rooms leads to confusion. Keep the chatter DOWN.

Telephone follows the order of the user list at the right of the chat applet. Keep up with whose turn it is! Failure to pay attention to what is going on makes for an annoying, slowed-down game.
Word Jumble:
How to play..
The leader selects a word of moderate length, and types it scrambled, with the letters out of order. Players have to guess the word, typing it whenever they think they have the solution.
Telephone:
How to play..
1) To the right of the chat room panel you will see a list of user names. The message to be passed on begins with one person who then right clicks on the user name of the person listed just under him, selects "Send Message," types the message out, and sends it.
2) The recipient reads the message ONCE and ONLY ONCE (the honor system works here), then either closes or minimizes the window, and sends the message privately, as he remembers it, to the person listed just under him in the user list.
3) Once the message is received back by the person who wrote it, he types out the original message as originally sent, and then types out the message as received after it's made the rounds. Hilarity ensues.
Scattergories (Adventures in Odyssey Style):
How to play..
Leader uses one AIO related category list.

When all players are ready, the leader loads the URL below to get a randomly chosen letter (letters (H, I, J, K, O, Q, U, V, Y, and Z are omitted as options):

Then the leader types "GO!" in the chat room and quickly starts the 5-minute timer.

Players look at the list of 12 AIO categories and have 5 minutes to write their answers on their pieces of paper -- all beginning with the random letter chosen. All categories may not have an answer with a particular letter, so just leave that category blank and move on.

When time is up, the leader types 'TIME' in the chat room. Players then PM their answers to the leader. When all have been read, answers are tallied and players move on to the next round. Game ends after however many rounds are set (generally, 3).

Example:

Leader randomly selects the letter H and starts the timer. Players look at the list, which is:

1. Fruits and Vegetables
2. Countries
3. Things you'd find in a church
4. Things that are cold
5. Things you wear
6. Animals
7. People who wear uniforms
8. Things one plugs in
9. Book titles
10. Saint symbols
11. Sandwiches
12. Terms of endearment

A player might write these as answers on his piece of paper (not in the chat room):

1. hominy
2. Haiti
3. high altar
4. Haagen Dazs ice cream
5. hats
6. hyenas
7. hat check girls
8. heater
9. How to Win Friends and Influence People
10. hive (St. Ambrose)
11. hero
12. honey-bunny

All answers begin with the letter H. When the five minutes are up, the leader indicates so by typing 'TIME', alerting players that the time is up. All players stop writing, even if they have not found an answer for each category. Then, players private message (PM) their answers to the leader.
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The Israelites. wrote:Telephone follows the order of the user list at the right of the chat applet.
I would like to note that you will be in for some confusion if you try to follow this rule, as different chat clients order the user list in slightly different ways. You will need to create an explicit player order yourself.
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Tim Peterson wrote:
The Israelites. wrote:Telephone follows the order of the user list at the right of the chat applet.
I would like to note that you will be in for some confusion if you try to follow this rule, as different chat clients order the user list in slightly different ways. You will need to create an explicit player order yourself.
Ah, yes. I'll be sure to do that.
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We'll be having some prize drawings for those of you who attend the party! \:D/
Even if you just 'pop in' for a bit your name will be added to the pool.

Prizes will include ToO cash and signature/avatar sets. =D


Also, in case you all didn't get the memo by now, snubs will be heading the party up on Saturday and hosting the games. So look to her for your inquiries. ;)


-Kish
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Guess what? IT'S SATURDAY.
That means the Christmas Party starts TODAY!! (2-5pm EST)
I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!! =D


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That was a fun chat party! It was great seeing people that haven't been on the chat for awhile. \:D/
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HERE ARE THE PRIZE WINNERS!! =D> \:D/

Two people where chosen randomly for the two sets being given away. And the others are being awarded for contributing in the games!
(Based on scores and involvement)


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Amy Funkhouser wins this lovely set!
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Stella C. wins this set!

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**Sets courtesy of Jesus' Princess. =]


ToO Chash Prizes go to...

Anemone - $45
E II - $35
Blitz - $20


\:D/ =D> \:D/
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SPECIAL THANKS to all who came to the Christmas Party!!
It was great to have a few new people show up! And was a pleasure to host. :yes:

I have to say though, I'm a little disappointed in the ToO member turnout..
But.. I'll just blame it on the weekend. I found that weekdays are usually busier on the chat and better for events. So I'll let you guys off the hook. FOR NOW. :p



Please be sure to give a big thanks to Marvin, Jesus' Princess, Sunshine, and snubs for putting this whole event together
(and in such a short amount of time)! :) This wouldn't have happened without them!!



MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!
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I was at a family gathering most of the day yesterday, but I'm glad that people had fun! :D The prize sigs and avatars are beautiful!
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It was a lot of fun. \:D/ And we did have a nice turnout overall. :yes: Most where regular chat goers. With five (I think) new people (new as in, people who don't normally get on the chat on a regular basis). =]


Guest List:
  • Amy Funkhouser/NinjaThrowingStar
  • Anemone
  • Blitz
  • DanP740/Dan_in_Trank_Tank
  • E II
  • IrishTiger
  • Jehoshaphat
  • Jesus' Princess
  • Joy
  • Knight Fisher
  • Marvin D.
  • Metal15
  • Mr. Whit's End
  • Mr. Yorp
  • Nancy
  • snubs
  • Stella C.
  • Texas
  • Tim
  • T.S. myself
  • Whitty
  • Woody
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Monies! ^-^ thank you snubs. The sets you made JP are really pretty! Congrats to everyone. :yes:
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