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The GAD Query Thread
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 03/02/2009 at 8:54:40PM
Total Posts: 2721
Original Post:
I have decided to set up a thread for GAD queries - anything GAD related, whether it be what is the best way to win one, lost claim, bragging about how many you have won (come on pb and Emmie...you are too modest on here :p), or just to praise winners and thank the staff for their awards.

It may save the staff the hassle of having to trawl through the other threads looking for queries (although we now have the option to e-mail them) and possibly the talk of winners talking about GAD wins may encourage others to attempt for them.

Hopefully this thread will take off....and congratulations to all the winners so far!
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hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 03/02/2009 at 8:56:27PM
Total Posts: 2721
Plus...I'm still awaiting my GAD to come through the post.  I think our post is slow and I'm not in a hurry to play Rock Band 2, but wasn't sure if it is still at your end.

As I said, not too worried about it as barely have enough time in the evenings to catch up with any TV/games as it is.

And again, thanks for the win!
spoonbeast
"eat toast!"
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on 03/02/2009 at 10:39:10PM
Total Posts: 937
Well, people could look at the FAQ section on how to win GAD prizes first.

As for tips and advice? hmm...

Me? I would like to thank the following people for the GADS:

the freeola staff


Thats...about it.
pb
"Shoryuken!"
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on 04/02/2009 at 8:49:31AM
Total Posts: 10397
hippyman wrote:
> Plus...I'm still awaiting my GAD to come through the post. 

Heh.  Ulterior  motive I call it!  :D
ButchML
"AYBABTU"
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on 04/02/2009 at 9:27:14AM
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pb wrote:
> hippyman wrote:
> Plus...I'm still awaiting my GAD to come through the post.
>
> Heh.  Ulterior  motive I call it!  :D

Or trying to create a whine thread without looking like a whiner?

I'm sure that this has been sent out as I remember a discussion about it in the office. If you don't get it by the weekend let us know.
pb
"Shoryuken!"
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on 04/02/2009 at 12:22:27PM
Total Posts: 10397
Might as well use this thread to let the staff know my GAD arrived today (Motorstorm PR).  Thank you for sorting it out guys!
Emmie87
"THFC"
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on 04/02/2009 at 1:44:02PM
Total Posts: 2971
Thankfully only ever had a slight time delay on getting post, but it was sorted swiftly!

I would also like to thank the staff members for allowing me to win several times. Nice to know your hard work has a reward!
hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 04/02/2009 at 1:50:46PM
Total Posts: 2721
ButchML wrote:
> pb wrote:
> hippyman wrote:
> Plus...I'm still awaiting my GAD to come through the post.
>
> Heh.  Ulterior  motive I call it!  :D
>
> Or trying to create a whine thread without looking like a
> whiner?

Well, I was going to ask about it in the general chat forum, but thought I'd start a general GAD thread up as there was talk about it a while back. Also saves the need to start individual threads asking about GAD whereabouts.

Heh...saw right through me there didn't you :)

> I'm sure that this has been sent out as I remember a  >discussion about it in the office. If you don't get it by the weekend > let us know.

I thought it had been.  I think it's just the post in this area is awful.  But I thought I'd ask.

And again...thank-you for today's GAD win!  Didn't think it would win.  Thanks staffies :D

*NOTE: just realised I've almost done all what I said this thread is for in this one post*
hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 23/02/2009 at 3:46:17PM
Total Posts: 2721
Has anybody in freeola towers received my GAD claim for my Splinter Cell review yet?

I've sent a few e-mails (as I'm now used to receiving one back) and nothing has been updated on the winners list.  I know there was a problem with claiming a few weeks back, so that's why I'm asking through the forum (and making use of my "whinge" thread :P)

If you've received it, sorry for pestering you and thanks again for the win :D
Emmie87
"THFC"
Regular
on 03/03/2009 at 9:02:45PM
Total Posts: 2971
Figured i would post this here - thinking of claiming HAWX on Thursday, i liked the demo and it seems pretty fun. But GAME have a special plane you get if you pre-order it, i was wondering if i would get this?? If i order it asap / thursday - wondered if someone could help please!!

Thanks
Raimundo
"Metal.. Gear?!?"
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on 03/03/2009 at 9:07:37PM
Total Posts: 61
Hmm,  i try to put loads of cheats on, one day i gotta win again im desperate for a new game lol
Emmie87
"THFC"
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on 03/03/2009 at 9:32:55PM
Total Posts: 2971
Raimundo wrote:
> Hmm,  i try to put loads of cheats on, one day i gotta win again
> im desperate for a new game lol

I am sure if you submit plenty of useful cheats and post some good reviews and chat posts then your work will get recognised.
JimTheDog
"Alt, Ctrl, Woof"
Regular
on 03/03/2009 at 10:03:44PM
Edited: 3/3/09 22:04
Total Posts: 74
Are you supposed to get a response after submitting your claim?

I claimed a GAD prize at least 4 weeks ago (no sent receipt after sending via web-mail) for a win in October. I know I sent it before it dropped off the winners board but got no response and, as yet, no reply.  I put that down to me being too late but... I've also recently claimed for a win on the 26th Feb which also hasn't been updated nor responded to...yet.

I'm beginning to think I'm doing something wrong.

Any help/soothing noises would be welcomed.

JTD
Raimundo
"Metal.. Gear?!?"
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on 03/03/2009 at 10:24:43PM
Total Posts: 61
got the right email address? i did that a few times.
pb
"Shoryuken!"
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on 03/03/2009 at 11:32:56PM
Total Posts: 10397
JimTheDog wrote:
> Are you supposed to get a response after submitting your claim?
>
> I claimed a GAD prize at least 4 weeks ago (no sent receipt
> after sending via web-mail) for a win in October. I know I sent
> it before it dropped off the winners board but got no response
> and, as yet, no reply.  I put that down to me being too late
> but... I've also recently claimed for a win on the 26th Feb which
> also hasn't been updated nor responded to...yet.
>
> I'm beginning to think I'm doing something wrong.
>
> Any help/soothing noises would be welcomed.
>
> JTD

Did you send it from the email address you signed up with?  That's pretty important.

I'm sure the staff will sort it out, though.  They're all pretty good.  Just wait for them to see this post. {waves at staff!}
Emmie87
"THFC"
Regular
on 04/03/2009 at 7:03:29AM
Total Posts: 2971
If you post the details of your win and dates then i am sure the staff members can trace it, see if you claimed.

Any staff members helping on this, could you please answer my query on the HAWX front, thanks.
pb
"Shoryuken!"
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on 04/03/2009 at 8:23:29AM
Total Posts: 10397
POP

for staff attention!  :)
hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 04/03/2009 at 8:27:14AM
Total Posts: 2721
Glad to see this thread being used :p

Any free GADs going? :p
ButchML
"AYBABTU"
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on 04/03/2009 at 9:04:02AM
Total Posts: 862
*sigh* Even though this isn't my responsibility I love the fact that I'm the only staffie who seems to read this... GADs are, for the moment anyway, Nekcarb's territory but he doesn't work Wednesdays so I will give motomoto a nudge when he is in this afto.

JimTheDog wrote:
>
> Any help/soothing noises would be welcomed.

*Soothes*

pb wrote:
> I'm sure the staff will sort it out, though.  They're all pretty
> good.  Just wait for them to see this post. {waves at staff!}

*Waves*

Emmie87 wrote:
> Any staff members helping on this, could you please answer my
> query on the HAWX front, thanks.

Will also chase this if this hasn't been done yet

hippyman wrote:
> Any free GADs going? :p

If there were they would clearly be heading into my hands due to all this 'extra-curricular' work I am doing on Nekcarb's behalf. :)
JimTheDog
"Alt, Ctrl, Woof"
Regular
on 04/03/2009 at 9:15:59AM
Edited: 4/3/09 10:46
Total Posts: 74
pb: Yes I sent it with my registered address - but sent them over webmail which means I don't have a copy. Thanks.

Raimundo:  I noticed (at the time of my first claim) that the claim address was gad@freeola but there was also reference to another gameandesign@freeola (or something like that). I sent my claim to both addresses.

Emmie87: thanks for your comments.

It's not life or death - I'll wait for a staffie to spot this and advise.

I wished I'd waited anyway - I noticed Mario Power Tennis is out in a couple of days.

JTD
Emmie87
"THFC"
Regular
on 04/03/2009 at 9:42:49AM
Total Posts: 2971
Thanks Butch - i think i will order HAWX regardless but if i could get the special Plane for pre-ordering it would be sweet!

Also i think that maybe there should be some kind of staff competition so the winner can get a GAD. They do all the work for us and get no prize! Maybe something could be done for them.

Anyway, thanks for looking into the HAWX thing Butch (come on spurs tonight!)
ButchML
"AYBABTU"
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on 04/03/2009 at 10:26:49AM
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Emmie87 wrote:
> Also i think that maybe there should be some kind of staff
> competition so the winner can get a GAD. They do all the work for
> us and get no prize! Maybe something could be done for them.

There is nothing stopping us winning GADs, we just have to make sure that we submit (and write/create) the content outside of our working hours. Only the odd quiz is the exception to this rule!
motomoto
"The Killer Techie"
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on 04/03/2009 at 12:36:10PM
Edited: 4/3/09 13:00
Total Posts: 254
Bonjour!

JimTheDog - I get a copy of all the incoming Game-A-Day claims and I don't seem to have any messages from yourself recently. Looking at our claimed prizes, you claimed Call Of Duty: World At War for your win on the 28th October, did you receive this prize?

I also agree that a response to all Game-A-Day claims would be handy, so ill try and ensure that all future claims have a response within a day.

Emmie87 - We have no problem pre-ordering games for you, simply just request the game as you usually do, and it will be sent out when available. (I think there generally sent out early so you get them on release date, but obviously can't guarantee this.)

Hippyman - I don't have any outstanding requests from you, it appears that your claims have been put through.

If anybody hasn't their claims please post here!
JimTheDog
"Alt, Ctrl, Woof"
Regular
on 04/03/2009 at 1:10:23PM
Total Posts: 74
motomoto wrote:
> Bonjour!
>
> JimTheDog - I get a copy of all the incoming Game-A-Day claims
> and I don't seem to have any messages from yourself recently.
> Looking at our claimed prizes, you claimed Call Of Duty: World At
> War for your win on the 28th October, did you receive this
> prize?
>

Hi Motomoto, I haven't received COD:WaW nor had any notification of attempted delivery.

I will resubmit my claim for my recent win.

many thanks

JTD
Emmie87
"THFC"
Regular
on 04/03/2009 at 1:20:37PM
Total Posts: 2971
I have submitted my claim for HAWX now - can someone please confirm it has been recieved and pre-ordered! Really excited about getting this game, fancy flying at high speed and doing some online dog fighting lol.

Appreicate any response i get

Thanks
pb
"Shoryuken!"
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on 04/03/2009 at 1:25:07PM
Total Posts: 10397
After playing HAWX demos on PS3 and 360 I've changed my mind about it and I'm not going to get it myself.

If I get another GAD at some point it will be for Killzone 2 or HOTD:Overkill (unless something better comes along)
Emmie87
"THFC"
Regular
on 04/03/2009 at 1:52:53PM
Total Posts: 2971
I enjoyed what i played, seemd like simple shooting and flying fun.
May not be one i stick with until the end but will provide a nice variation to my gaming collection that i have played recently.

Need to finish Banjo & Kazooie asap and then i would like to get some more Last Remnant done, but cant seem to get past playing Bajo and Kazooie so it should be done pretty soon!
pb
"Shoryuken!"
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on 04/03/2009 at 2:04:23PM
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I'd like to get Banjo myself.  Saw it cheap the other day but really not spending any more on games at the moment.
Emmie87
"THFC"
Regular
on 04/03/2009 at 2:26:21PM
Total Posts: 2971
i wrote a review on it last night, if you want to see my opinion on it!

I saw it for £18 at CEX and snapped it up, any old games or DVDs you got you could trade in and get it then. Really fun game that i am enjoying.
pb
"Shoryuken!"
Moderator
on 04/03/2009 at 2:42:57PM
Total Posts: 10397
I could if I had a CEX nearby (I don't!).

Blockbuster is my only option, but their trade-ins have been getting worse of late and they don't have much second hand stock.
motomoto
"The Killer Techie"
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on 04/03/2009 at 3:27:41PM
Total Posts: 254
Jim The Dog,

Have you moved address recently? It appears that the game was sent out to an address that is slightly different (but very similar).

If you haven't then I will ask for another to be sent out to your current MyFreeola address.

Not sure if you've tried sending again, but I still have had no messages from yourself.
Raimundo
"Metal.. Gear?!?"
Regular
on 04/03/2009 at 4:01:10PM
Total Posts: 61
i cant find a game without cheats to put in :(
JimTheDog
"Alt, Ctrl, Woof"
Regular
on 04/03/2009 at 4:15:32PM
Edited: 4/3/09 17:36
Total Posts: 74
motomoto,

I moved house over two years ago but my contact address starting '4 A....' is correct and has been since shortly after I moved.

I have sent you another e-mail to 'gad@freeola.co.uk' about an hour ago - I copied and pasted the address so it must have been right.

Can you send me an e-mail on  either of my main e-mail addresses so we can continue this conversation off line?

thanks

JTD
Emmie87
"THFC"
Regular
on 04/03/2009 at 4:19:42PM
Total Posts: 2971
Raimundo wrote:
> i cant find a game without cheats to put in :(

Well try thinking of a chat post to do, write a review on a film or game you like/dislike. This would be my suggestion.

Or write a walkthrough, we have not had one win for some time as they take a bit of time but are useful!
JimTheDog
"Alt, Ctrl, Woof"
Regular
on 04/03/2009 at 5:37:59PM
Total Posts: 74
motomoto wrote:
> Jim The Dog,
>
> Have you moved address recently? It appears that the game was
> sent out to an address that is slightly different (but very
> similar).
>
> If you haven't then I will ask for another to be sent out to
> your current MyFreeola address.
>
> Not sure if you've tried sending again, but I still have had no
> messages from yourself.

motomoto,

I have received and replied to your first e-mail and also re-sent my claim.

cheers

JTD
Emmie87
"THFC"
Regular
on 04/03/2009 at 6:08:25PM
Total Posts: 2971
Yea - claim updated thanks guys, you rule!

Would be amazing if i got it on release day and then the extra plane aswell. Thanks again and look forward to getting it.
motomoto
"The Killer Techie"
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on 05/03/2009 at 5:23:34PM
Total Posts: 254
Hi again guys,

Nothing of great interest but just a small note regarding pre-orders of games.

We are happy to pre-order games however can only order the games a week before they are due to release. Obviously this does not prevent you from waiting to claim until a week before the game is released, if you wish.

:)
Hmmm...
"Are you sure?"
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on 05/03/2009 at 5:53:58PM
Total Posts: 1691
FWIW

I see today's GAD winner seems to have copied a review from here is that allowed?





Search Freeola Chat
motomoto
"The Killer Techie"
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on 05/03/2009 at 6:39:45PM
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Well spotted Hmmm...

I would say that we were just testing you, but unfortunately that isn't true.

It does indeed appear that the Review was copied from the web site you have mentioned.

This is not allowed and our rules clearly state:

"In submitting written material you agree to indemnify Freeola Ltd against all liabilities arising from infringement of copyright or intellectual property rights. Basically, in plain English - this means that the material must be original and written by you or reproduced with the permission of the original copyright holder. Please do not send other people's work without permission. If you do, you run the risk of being banned from our site."

Therefore the forum member's Game-A-Day has been removed.

Thank you Hmmm... for taking the time to notice this, I will have to ensure that we pay more attention to Game-A-Day claims in future.

I will try to establish another winner this evening, if not at some point tomorrow.
JimTheDog
"Alt, Ctrl, Woof"
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on 05/03/2009 at 8:41:49PM
Total Posts: 74
That's some top quality squealing Hmmm...

Well spotted.
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