hello everyone,

Today I'm launching this group. You've asked me for something like this on several occasions. It was created with the intention of creating a strong community of SG users.
Are you tired of running giveaways and not getting any thanks if they win?
Would you like to be sure that the people who are going to win are people who are going to play or really want it?
Are you tired of seeing the same giveaways over and over again?
Do you want to have more chances to win by participating against fewer users?
If you have one or more yeses to these questions, this is the group for you.

To enter, you must be level +3 and have a ratio, that is, real CV divided by real RV, greater than 0.35. (Periodic checks will be carried out so that we are all within that minimum ratio.). Due to the large number of requests, I will personally evaluate each case, and be more receptive to people who play their wins, who do full-value GA, and who have good manners when winning.

It is very important to read the group rules and you can read them here

The group is performing spectacularly, and I'll be opening up spaces until we reach 150 members. That will be the final number for now, and no more applications will be accepted until there are no more members or a vote is taken to open the group to more people.

link to group
group link in SG
Discord

we are waiting for you and sync your SG account.

Suerte

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1 week ago*

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hi, i'd like to join :) i intend to work on my ratio some more.

1 week ago
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accepted, but you have to be careful with that ratio, and the games have to be full value, something you don't usually do.

1 week ago
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of course, I did read the rules. that's also why I want to work on the ratio. thank you!

1 week ago
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Hi, should be fine with ration, may I join?

1 week ago
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accepted

1 week ago
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hi gus, interested in your group... i sent a request...
thank you!

1 week ago
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accepted

1 week ago
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Hi! Sent a request. Not receiving thanks is not the real issue, but activating the key and not marking it as received.

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accepted

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Thanks

1 week ago
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Request sent. Thanks!

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accepted

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what happens with games that get retroactively added to the bundled(*) or free(**) lists? ofter it takes some time for the mods to add a game to its proper list and until then the game appears as full cv while in reality it isnt.

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If it's done as long as it's full value, it's valid for now. In the coming weeks, we'll be adjusting the rules to make them as fair as possible, and this issue will be addressed by everyone.

1 week ago
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requested. i thought i messaged before

1 week ago
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Can you send a request?

1 week ago
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just refreshed. says denied. guess i did something wrong?

1 week ago
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I think you sent a request yesterday, but didn't reply in this thread.
That's why it was rejected because it couldn't be assigned.
Gus will invite you later.

1 week ago
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I sent you a friend request so I could send you an invitation, but it was rejected because we didn't have this request in this thread yesterday.

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If you're still accepting members and you'll have me, I've sent a request.

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accepted

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May I join? I've sent a request.

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accepted

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Hiii! I requested to join. Would love to start hosting some giveaways today if I am accepted. Thanks so much!

1 week ago
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accepted, welcome

1 week ago
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Hello, gus
I requested to join :)
I hope my profile is getting better ๐Ÿ˜Š

1 week ago
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In fact, it's happening. Glad to see it, but you have to be careful. Winning a full-value game with low amounts like yours could cause you to lose the ratio. Keep that in mind, accepted.

1 week ago
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Will do!
Gracias!!!

1 week ago
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I pressed my luck and sent a request to join once there were 119 members.

I'd probably make more shared GAs, since I can't afford most games that have full value on SteamGifts. Games either need to be in a bundle for be or on sale at or near a historic low before I even begin to consider purchasing, which leads to often waiting for future bundles or wishlisting games in hopes of being able to afford them during the Steam winter sale.

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accepted,

1 week ago
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Thanks.

Also, I remembered I still had an extra FF VII key. So I've made a full valued GA exclusive to the group for it.

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Just send in a request, if you'll have me. :)

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There are already 120 of us, but your ratio and track record in SG are very good, and I'll accept you. Welcome.

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Thank you!

1 week ago
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Would like to join if I meet the criteria, If not I'll try and improve!

1 week ago
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For now, we have closed the process. We now have 120 users. We will likely open new applications in the future, and then evaluate your entry. Thank you very much for your interest.

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No problem, thank you for the quick reply :)

1 week ago
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Hi Gus - I've dropped in my request. I see you've closed admissions, which is fine - I'll just wait here in the lobby for future openings. Don't worry about me, I brought a book.

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You have all the trust in the world. I know you, and I know it will contribute to the fantastic atmosphere within the group. Accepted

1 week ago
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What kind words! Thank you. I'm in a show opening tonight, so I won't be active for a couple of days - life catches up to us now and then. But then I'll jump in.

1 week ago
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Break a leg! I seem to remember you mentioning a new play you were going to be in a while back, though not sure if this was the one.

1 week ago
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Hi Lightning - It probably wasn't this one, this one kept me so busy that I tapered off on gifts lately - and have hardly had a chance to game in a month and more. If it was recent it was probably Under The Ice, in which I played an angelic sort of fish character this past spring - that one was super fun! Next up after the current one is Shakespeare's As You Like It. Thanks for the good wishes!

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Just missed the time to apply :( so have to wait until next time. I was an "unfortunate" winner of Total War Rome giveaway during your March event but wasnt able to redeem the key due to region restrictions. Just wanted to say thanks...what your doing for the community has been great! Cheers!

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Yes, it filled up pretty quickly. We'll be waiting for you when we have more places.

1 week ago
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Very cool idea Gus, hope I catch it in time to join next time :D

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I hope to see you when there are places available again. I will send you a direct invitation when this happens.

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Thank you so much <3

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Seems my lack of scouring the forums has made me miss the deadline. Well, can't be helped - I am bookmarking this thread and am looking forward to the next admission period and will apply then. You have been warned. ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜Š
Thank you for all the cool stuff you are doing for (and in) SG. ๐Ÿ’—

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I'm sure I won't let you down, and you'll be a much-valued member of the group, just as I am. You're accepted, my friend.

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In that case, I thank you very kindly for the exception! I really appreciate it.๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’—

1 week ago
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creo que cumplo con los requisitos, pero veo que llegue tarde :(

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si, deberas esperar hasta que abramos plazas.

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Oh, I missed this..Anyhow, it is a great idea, and I just want to put my pin down so maybe one day I can participate. Until then, good luck!

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Yes, we are full for now, see you at the next admission.

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Admissions are closed but I don't think I'd really fit in any case lol. I've been trying to focus on getting full CV decent indie titles. Feels like the heavy hitters are gonna give bangers away and really mess up my CV lol.

I am intending on leaving the group I'm in to try make more events. May be nice to just be in one group, but the requirement might wreck me lol. In addition to being very behind on games I need to play. But great initiative gus!

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You Real CV ratio is 0.94

1 week ago
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I am aware. However, it feels like it would get quite bad given the 'more than likely' high quality games that will be given in this group. My wallet can't compete, so I expect my real CV to just get lower and lower lol.

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As you wish, but if you dare, I hope to see you at the next admission, and yes, there are good games for now.

1 week ago
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If a spot opens up, I'll take it. Thanks gus :)

1 week ago
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Hi Gus. Obviously I'm late. So I'll just hang in the lobby and take pictures.

Keep doing public events. They are a lot of fun

1 week ago
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Yes, we're already full for now, but you should still improve the ratio, since you can't reach right now.

1 week ago
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Oh - I missed to apply. :-(
I simply did not see this post and now it is too late. I for sure would love to apply for membership once you are willing to take more members.

Out of curiosity - how do I determine my "real" CV ratio? Is there a place I can check it?

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Ok - I found the following post that answers my question: https://www.steamgifts.com/discussion/qspZQ/how-do-i-calculate-my-real-cv-ratio#aI0RgbJ

Edit: My CV seems to be about 1.4.

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1.38, I use enchanted steamgifts extention and it shows the ratio on profile :)

1 week ago
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Can you provide a link to the extension?

1 week ago
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sorry, it was Enhanced SteamGifts & SteamTrades (ESGST) but not sure if it's working for extention... Maybe need to use as a script for you.. (in short because Manifest v2 is no longer supported)

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Thanks for sharing!
Well it seems the Chrome extension is no longer available: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/enhanced-steamgifts-steam/ibedmjbicclcdfmghnkfldnplocgihna

Never mind, I suppose my CV doesn't matter anyway, since I missed the application deadline. This is the first time I've learnt that there's a difference between "CV" and "real CV". (At the moment, I don't even know what that difference is.)

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The difference is quite simple. CV includes all full value, reduced, no-value games, while real CV includes all full value and reduced value (meaning 15% of the full game value) games
So if you giveaway full value(no asterisk) game the CV - 50$ and real CV - 50$, for reduced value game( 1 asterisk) CV - 50$, real CV - 7.5$ and for no value (** - 2 asterisks) CV-50$ and real CV - 0$
Hope this clarify :)

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Thank you! This is useful information. Therefore, "real CV" is always less or equal to "CV". :-) I think I've got it.

1 week ago
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We look forward to seeing you on the next admission date, thank you.

1 week ago
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Thank you!

6 days ago
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May i join? My real CV ratio if I calculated it right is 2.1

1 week ago
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accepted (Note for Gus: based on trust)

1 week ago
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Thanks! :D

1 week ago
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Wow, you reached the limit super fast! Not so surprising though, because the concept of the group sounds great to me.

Well, I'll leave my application here waiting for when things open up again ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Thank you, we will let you know when there are places available.

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