The goofball himself tells me that Civ 5 is on free weekend and if you're anything like me you're now frantically checking your library to see if that's true.

Maybe tomorrow we can play or something. I don't even remember how to play anything but Age of Empires so this'll be interesting.

Also Red Orchestra is on sale and that's really good.

...but then I couldn't think of a prize. I need help with that one. Besides the honour and glory of having your picture featured as our great collective's logo, another reward is in order. Money's no object, but I'd rather not spend too much since I don't get paid very much and I have to save up for university.

I was thinking Portal 2, or something around that price line. Suggestions?

Since we had a few responses: the second Skyrim Steam giveaway is on!

Since it's the holiday season, you shall attempt to get your hands on a shiny and free copy of Skryim by posting the Dragon Born's Christmas list. Put down 6 things that are as zany, strange, or creative as you can imagine...as long as they're plausible to Skyrim and the TES universe. The list that amuses me most will be declared winner.

And, since it's the holiday seasons, there may be some extra chances for giving...you never know!

Contest begins right now, December 16, and ends at 5 p.m. GMT - 5 on December 23. Winner will be declared that night.

Get to it, forumites, and good luck!

- Avron

(Note: This contest is open to all members of the Steam group. If you already have Skyrim but would like to give your gift to a player in the group who does not, you may participate. One haiku per person, so make it a good one!)

You still don't have Skyrim? I'm here to fix that, so we're having yet another Skyrim giveaway. Or so, I think we are. I'm not sure if anyone is still interested. But if you are, post here!

I am feeling entirely uncreative and so I am not yet posting how to go about winning it; just gauging interest levels. Post if you are interested. And yes: Skyrim shall be delivered to you or a member of your choosing via Steam, so for PC players only, please.

TF2, this Friday/Saturday, 9:00PM GMT? Or are you all too busy playing Ee Ess Vee to kick some cartoon posterior this weekend?

PS this is a semi-serious announcement, I really would like to get back into TF2 at some point but I've made no arrangements and just want someone to play with. Also you've all played 520+ hours of Skyrim. Pardon my french, but that's bloody ridiculous.