Hi people,
I've never been too active in forums here on Steamgifts nor for creating giveaways. My comments are mostly related to thanking people who made GA's I won. You can check my stats by yourself finding the giveaways I entered, the ones I have won, the ones I sent, comments, and so on. I know many people judge a person from his stats and I don't complain about it. Feel free to blacklist me if you are able to rate a person from his profile. I'm not here to gain your favors.

Coming to us...
I want your "help" by writing down a game you would like to receive if you will be eventually picked at the end of... my degree.
I have collected 15 out of 120 ECTs so far, and I'm planning to select the winner the day after my graduation (unfortunately unknown).

The rules are simple:

  • 1 entry each
  • You can write down the game (possibly Steam) you would like to receive starting from now to the day before my graduation
  • If you have already selected the game you would like to win if selected, you can change it until the day before my graduation

Updates

15/09/2020: The thread has been created (15/120 ECTs)
15/01/2021: +6 ECTs (21/120 ECTs)
18/01/2021: +6 ECTs (27/120 ECTs)
10/02/2021: +3 ECTs (30/120 ECTs)
14/06/2021: +6 ECTs (36/120 ECTs)
15/06/2021: +9 ECTs (45/120 ECTs)
29/06/2021: +9 ECTs (54/120 ECTs)
11/11/2021: +6 ECTs from internship (60/120 ECTs)
17/01/2022: +6 ECTs (66/120 ECTs)
24/05/2022: +9 ECTs (75/120 ECTs, this was a tough one)
21/06/2022: +6 ECTs (81/120 ECTs)
16/09/2022: +6 ECTs (87/120 ECTs)
15/02/2023: +9 ECTs (96/120 ECTs, the hardest one)
xx/04/2023: Everything is completed...

Important notes!

Since the studies are going quite well, I would like to add some new notes to this thread. In particular, I would inform you that the exams account for a total of 90 ECTs out of 120. The remaining 30 are split between an internship (6 ECTs) and the thesis (24 ECTs). At the end of the 90 ECTs linked to the exams, I will be able to anticipate if multiple winners will be picked (it will depend on my estimated graduation mark).

Important notes! #2

Considering some of the comments about the "picking method" I finally decided to collect all the information by myself and try to contact one of the admins of Steamgifts to let him/her run the wheel.

Last Important notes

Dear guys...my journey has come to an end...I finally did it. Now that everything is completed, I can officially say that I received the honors from the commission for my grades and the thesis. I want to thank my parents, my brothers, and my girlfriend, who helped me to stay focused and supported me through the whole academic path.
Since now, 18 May 2023, I close the entries for this event, which lasted for more than 2 years...I really want to thank everyone of you guys, for the support and for the kind words spread during my master's degree. They really helped me to achieve my results. Without being emotional, let's shift to the spicy part:

FINALLY, THE WINNER IS...

slurredprey

The selection has been made through the well-known "Wheel of Fortune", under the supervision of a SteamGifts moderator, which kindly helped me in setting everything up for a correct draw. Above you can see the video of the selection

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is this giveaway related to your thesis? (thank you Filipi for first asking)

  • Short answer: NO. This is just an idea that jumped to my mind to keep me up during the last "scholastic" months of my life.

2) Why are you doing this? (thank you PeterShepard for first asking)

  • Basically graduation day is one of the most important days in our life (I guess?)...I already have a bachelor but I think that it isn't the same thing as a master's degree. In a few words, I would like to share my happiness with one of you, who followed in some way my journey

3) What kind of help do you need? (thank you Bo0Mz for first asking)

  • I don't need any "material" help for my journey neither for exams nor (future) thesis. I just want you to write down the game of your dreams and have a free chance to win it

4) What are your plans? What are you majoring in? (thank Neomixer for first asking)

  • I'm attending a master's degree in finance

5) When's your graduation? (thank you Filipi again for first asking)

  • This is the point of the "game". My graduation date is potentially unknown (even to myself). I obviously want to graduate as soon as possible but you have to consider this is a long-term event (I would like to believe early 2022 is more than likely EDIT: Ahah, NO paolo)

6) What does ECT stand for? (thank you PossiblePsycho for first asking)

  • ECTs stands for "European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System" which expresses the weight of each exam in the degree. For our purpose, you can see them as the "progress" of my journey

7) How is going your journey?

  • Well, I will update this thread as soon as I increase my ECTs. The next increase is likely to be in January 2021.

8) Can I wait for a closer day to choose my pick?

  • Of course, but keep in mind that, since the journey is expected to take some time, you can also change your choice till the day before my graduation

9) Do you plan on going for a doctorate? (thank you RaisinCookiesAreGood for first asking)

  • Even if I enjoy helping students, I think that the journey would be too long for me...and after years of studying, I feel a bit tired. I would like to apply what I've studied and maybe find a quiet place to work

P.s: I thank everyone who helps me in formatting text or makes this thread cuter. Every suggestion is welcome.

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3 years ago*

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Would you like to help me taking my grade writing down a game you would like to receive if you are picked?

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Yeah, why not...after all it's always free
No, I really don't care about your life
Yes, do your best!
You will fail miserably

Good luck. I hope you do great because of your continuous hard work.
My choice: Octopath Traveler

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I guess that perseverance is the key...but also, I don't want to hide all the awful moments of rage, stress and despair...the lowest point is maybe the day I created this thread...
Anyway thank you for joining us :)

2 years ago
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Good luck in your graduation!

I would like to receive Dark Souls Remastered.

2 years ago
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Sorry for the late answer but I like to update the thread and answer messages as soon as I can add something to the topic!
Thank you for joining :)

2 years ago
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Good luck man. my choice is OCTOPATH TRAVELER™

2 years ago
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Thank you for joining us :D
And hey, happy cake day! :)

2 years ago
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I'm a little late here. Best of luck with your exams!

I would choose Disco Elysium Disney Dreamlight Valley .

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Never late as my answers :D No worries, you are perfectly on time! Even a pick the day before my (hope not so far) graduation is considered valid! Thank you for joining :)

2 years ago
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Good luck man. Hope you can pull through and get an honorary degree!
My choice: Hades

2 years ago
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Yesss, I'm working hard (and probably delaying a bit the graduation date) to achieve the maximum possible. Maybe it was better having a lower grade but graduate in time? I don't know, but for one time in my life I would like to be on the top. I want this goal for me, my parents, my girlfriend, and everyone who supported me during this hard journey! Of course, you all included. :)

2 years ago
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I wish you every success for your future.
I would choose: Humakind

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Thank you for joining us :)

2 years ago
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I'm not sure I understand what you're doing here. Are you just gonna pic one comment when you graduate and give them a game they chose or are you gonna make a GA of it?
Either way good luck on the exams and all. I myself am just starting my engineering thesis and I know how stresfull that can be :D

2 years ago
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Literally the first one you said :) I guess being picked from all the guys who joined this giveaway is already difficult, I would not like to make the giveaway of the giveaway ahah :D During these months I have found online "Wheel of names" which allows selecting all the participants we need.
How is going your thesis?
P.s: feel free to pick a game, and join the event! :)

2 years ago
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Good luck on the way to your graduation! I hope you get good marks and wish you the best for the future!
Thank you also for the chance, I choose It Takes Two, because I know sometimes it's hard to go alone :)

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Amazing pick! I played A Way Out and, even if it was quite short (maybe because I played it with my brother for a straight day? :D), it was really worth the price!
Thank you for joining :)

2 years ago
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Since it may be some time, I'll say The Sims 5 (though I'm sure you will be long finished by then) 😁
Best wishes for your master's!

2 years ago
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Thank you for joining us :) When it will be released?

2 years ago
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There is no date yet, I've heard rumours it could be next year. I was expecting it around 2019, since they tend to release a new one about every 5 years. But no one knows much about it yet!

Congrats on your progress so far!

2 years ago
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Indeed, I tried to search online but without following the series, I didn't get what was happening with this last game!
Thank you :)

2 years ago
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so how does this work? do I just write down any game?

assuming that's what I'm supposed to do I'm gonna go with ultimate marvel vs. capcom 3

I ended up getting umvc3 anyways, so I'm changing my pick to klonoa phantasy reverie series if that's cool with you :3

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It is really like that!
Thank you for joining us :)

2 years ago
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Good luck! I pick Cyberpunk 2077.

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Thank you for joining:)

2 years ago
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Good luck!I choose Baldur's Gate 3.

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Thank you for joining us :)

2 years ago
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It's a long journey.

2 years ago
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Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts :D

2 years ago
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I'm still not sure I understand this thread, but good luck on your graduation.

Also, Metro: Exodus.

2 years ago
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You got how it works! Just write down the game of your dreams and if you will be lucky enough, there is the chance you will be the one (or the few, depending on the future updates) which will receive it! :)

2 years ago
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It could be Baldurs Gate 3. Congrats in Azzurri success, i support them from child.

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Thank you for your support :)

2 years ago
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I love seeing other people's progress. Though after reading this I'm confused about how european exams are supposed to work, but I wish you good luck on your graduation. Maybe it's not gonna happen soon enough, but you're half way in, so don't give up!
(My pick is Death Stranding.)

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Well, the point is that I don't want you all to be tricked by my university's system! Even if it seems I am at the middle point of my journey. the real point is that I am closer than you all think! At the current state, I miss 60 ECTs. However, around half of them are assigned for the thesis (24 ECTs). It follows that only 36 are missing from the exams, which are around half of what I have done so far!
In short, I am more around 2/3 of my path instead of 1/2 :D

2 years ago
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It seems your doing well, keep pushing on!

I would like The Outer Worlds if I were to win.

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I'm doing my best! Thank you for joining us :)

2 years ago
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Wow halfway done! Keep going and you will reach the end! I am interested in CLANNAD.

2 years ago
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Thank you for the support! :) However, take a look at what I have just written 2 comments above, you will get a better picture of the current state! :)

2 years ago
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Ohhhhh... So much closer to the finishing line and good luck with your thesis and exams!

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Of course, the thesis has to be counted too, but from a mental health point of view, is much better to think I am at 2/3 instead of 1/2 :D

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Good luck ,i wish you the best
For me i choose « Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Edition»
Thanks

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Thank you for the support and for joining us :)

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Wishing you the best!

My pick is Cyberpunk 2077. Thanks for everything

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Thank you for joining us :)

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My dream game is Borderlands 3: Super Deluxe Edition

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Thank you for joining :)

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u are welcome

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I hope We will get better.And My pick is BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light

2 years ago
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Let's hope! Thank you for joining us :)

2 years ago
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"No, I really don't care about your life"
lol sorry I just love polls with self-deprecating choices (I didn't pick that though)
Oh, and good luck with your thesis!

As for the game:

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

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Hehe the moment I wrote that I was really upset due to the ongoing of my university career :D And after all, I really like to make jokes on me :D Anyway, thank you for joining :)

2 years ago
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Good luck on your journey, man! :D

As for the game: Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Edition (someone else said it, but I think it is too tempting)

2 years ago
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They did because it is tempting a lot :D
Thank you for joining us :)

2 years ago
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Thanks for doing this event and congratulations on reaching your goal!
Although this might sound generic, I am fine with any method you will use to pick the winner :)

I updated my pick and choose Persona 5 Royal.

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I appreciate it. Thank you for joining :)

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