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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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

I pick Horizon Zero Dawn :)
always wanted to try out this game and cant really get it atm

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This is a good chance to try to get it! Thank you for joining :)

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No problem!
wish you all the best in your finance major!

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Good luck on writing your thesis. Give us an info about the thema, after you choose it.
As the giveaway, I would choose Cyberpunk 2077 (because I expect to buy Half-Life 3 by myself ;) ). I Hope it will be released before you graduate :D

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I'm still too far from my thesis, I have to gain at least 96 ECTs (actually 15) before its start :D but thank you! :)

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Best of luck, if I win I would like to win Cyberpunk 2077 (steam version). Thank you.

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Thank you for joining us :)

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While many are saying good luck, I'd like to say that I'm sure you are skilled enough to get your degree without the need for luck to say something a bit different.

For the game I'd pick, I'll go relatively cheaper than I normally do on these "pick what you want to win" GAs considering the circumstances of you making this and go with ICEY. If this happens to be data collection for a project, let me know if you'd want to know what I'd normally pick in these kinds of GAs.

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Thank you for the beautiful words. However I don't feel to be smart as you say (:D), but I persiste with my journey because I belive in. I don't hide the fact that I should have collected til now 4 times the current ECTs, but you know..the present is different. I want to keep me up for the last "scholastic" months of my life.
Don't worry if you would like to change your game, I'm pretty sure that even the more expensive AAA game will be nothing against the euphoria the end of my journey! :)

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Disco Elysium.

Good luck with the thesis.

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I need more luck for the next exams :D anyway thank you for joining!

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Good luck with your graduation :)
My pick would be Sekiro

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Thank you for joining us :)

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Good Luck with your studies!

My pick is Devil May Cry 5

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Thank you I'll do my best :)

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All the best on your endeavor!

Borderlands 3: Super Deluxe Edition

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Thank you for joining us!

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Thank you! :)

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Best of luck on earning your degree! I went on to get a professional degree after undergrad too, and the stress involved was very real. I hope the additional issues caused by COVID-19 aren't getting you down too much, and that you continue to make steady progress!

As for a game...I'll say Baldur's Gate 3. Even though it's not actually out yet =P

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Yeah, it gave me some troubles...50% of my actual ECTs are due to COVID situation (or at least I think it is somehow related). Thank you so far and fine with your choice :D

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First of all, thank you so much for your generosity in making this offer! I and we appreciate it.

Best of wishes and blessings to you in your studies, and hopes that they might go extremely well for you! Do you plan on going for a doctorate?

In for Red Dead Redemption 2 (as of right now)

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Oh well, I don't think to be honest. Even if I enjoy to help students (I'm tutor of statistics for first year 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 find a quite place to work :)

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Okay. Have fun if possible, relax when you can, and I hope that you find the right job!

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Sorry for the late answer but lessons are started...Anyway I will keep you updated even about that! :)

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Thanks! At the same time, please don't put any stress on yourself for my account. I do wish you well in every way.

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Thank you for your beatuiful words. Well, I have no idea about my thesis, but for sure I want it to be more quanitative as I can. Of course I will keep you all updated.
I didn't expect so much interest from you all guys and this is really cool! :)

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I hope you will do good and get a great job after that :)

My vote goes for: Baldur's Gate 3 (steam).

EDIT: changed my voice :P

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I hope the journey is worth the result :) But it's always a sort of bet :)

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horizon zero dawn complete edition please.

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Thank you! What a cool image, indeed I love cats! :D

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Good luck, I'll throw my hat in with Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi.

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Thank you for joining us :)

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I'll say They Are Billions :)

GL with your studies!

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Great, and thank you for joing us! :)

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Yooo, a Master's in Finance! That's such a huge achievement! I hope you'll be able to do some kind of in-person graduation ceremony or celebration, but I guess COVID-19 might have wrecked that?

Anyways! My game of choice is Nightshade/百花百狼. Good luck on finishing school!

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I hope that when I will graduate, this crisis will be ended :D My bachelor was close to its start but lucky all went straightforward. Let's hope! :)

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Suggestion: Include your subject/area of study in the FAQ. I saw you answering finance to another commenter.
Motivation: Here.
If I win: RimWorld.

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Great idea! I will update the thread! :) Thank you for joining!

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15/120 ECTS - guess i will checking back in 2 years ;)
But best of Luck! Personally I never liked finance back at university xD

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That's a promise :) The biggest obstacle is passing all my exames (10 remaining for a total of 69 ECTs). I will keep you updated hoping this will not become a dead/forgot thread!

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i will try to remember! But i'm positive you will manage just fine :)

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Congrats on your graduation!!
My choice would be Baba is You =)

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It's still far but thank you for joining :)

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No need for a game but all the luck with getting your degree, Paolo!

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Thank you, but feel free to participate :)

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Thank you for joining us! :)

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May Lady Luck grant you good luck!

The game I choose is "Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night"

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Hope she will keep an eye on me! Thank you! :)

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Spacebase Startopia - it might have actually released by the time you graduate. Good luck!

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Let's hope that the relase isn't so far from my graduation! Anyway thank you for joinging us!

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Best of luck on your graduation!
I'm going for Marvel's Avengers.
Thanks for your generosity :D

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Thank you for joining us!

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