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Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread

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Hello and welcome to the Newgrounds Secret Santa 2024 Discussion thread! 


This thread is here to be a hub for information. Feel free to reply with any questions, or concerns. Links to important posts will be provided here! If you need help being re-scouted, feel free to post some of your recent artwork in this thread! That heightens the chance of being re-scouted if the general community feels your art fits in the Art portal.


This Post will be updated with important links and information as they come out so keep an eye on it. 


Secret Santa Discord Server- The server is your best bet when it comes to asking questions and receiving announcements all in one place. Feel free to join with your questions! 


Announcement News Post- This was the initial announcement post for this year and it includes some basic information to keep in mind when choosing a character and preparing for registration. It is also going to be updated with information as it comes out. (New announcement posts will also be made!)


E Group Secret Santa (Unscouted users welcome!)- @LegolaSS is hosting the E group again this year! If you can’t get scouted before registration ends, feel free to check it out! All users are welcome to this bracket regardless of scouting status, but you will NOT be allowed to enter both Secret Santas if you are scouted so please keep that in mind! 


Coming soon

-Link for Registration and Rules (Nov. 21st) 


Once again, this post will be updated as new information and links come out, so keep checking in every once in a while! 


Thanks y’all :)


i drink orange juice with ice cubes and eat pineapple on my pizza, fight me.


At 11/19/24 05:35 PM, sereneFalconer wrote:Hello and welcome to the Newgrounds Secret Santa 2024 Discussion thread!

This thread is here to be a hub for information. Feel free to reply with any questions, or concerns. Links to important posts will be provided here! If you need help being re-scouted, feel free to post some of your recent artwork in this thread! That heightens the chance of being re-scouted if the general community feels your art fits in the Art portal.

This Post will be updated with important links and information as they come out so keep an eye on it.

Secret Santa Discord Server- The server is your best bet when it comes to asking questions and receiving announcements all in one place. Feel free to join with your questions!

Announcement News Post- This was the initial announcement post for this year and it includes some basic information to keep in mind when choosing a character and preparing for registration. It is also going to be updated with information as it comes out. (New announcement posts will also be made!)

E Group Secret Santa (Unscouted users welcome!)- @LegolaSS is hosting the E group again this year! If you can’t get scouted before registration ends, feel free to check it out! All users are welcome to this bracket regardless of scouting status, but you will NOT be allowed to enter both Secret Santas if you are scouted so please keep that in mind!

Coming soon
-Link for Registration and Rules (Nov. 21st)

Once again, this post will be updated as new information and links come out, so keep checking in every once in a while!

Thanks y’all :)


I lost my scouting privileges for some reason either earlier this month or last month, so... let's go through this song and dance once again.

I took some lessons from last year and now only upload things on my Newgrounds this year that i think are considered more original instead of being "copy pasted", hence my output here this year has been... low.


Nonetheless here's some of my best output of the year that i consider decent enough.


(I'm willing to remove things off my NG profile that are too suggestive or sexual if it means getting rescouted once more for this event)


Good luck for those getting scouted (or already scouted), hope to join you guys in the festivities aswell!


Rafa The Beat

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Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-19 18:10:41


At 11/19/24 05:35 PM, sereneFalconer wrote:Hello and welcome to the Newgrounds Secret Santa 2024 Discussion thread!

This thread is here to be a hub for information. Feel free to reply with any questions, or concerns. Links to important posts will be provided here! If you need help being re-scouted, feel free to post some of your recent artwork in this thread! That heightens the chance of being re-scouted if the general community feels your art fits in the Art portal.

This Post will be updated with important links and information as they come out so keep an eye on it.

Secret Santa Discord Server- The server is your best bet when it comes to asking questions and receiving announcements all in one place. Feel free to join with your questions!

Announcement News Post- This was the initial announcement post for this year and it includes some basic information to keep in mind when choosing a character and preparing for registration. It is also going to be updated with information as it comes out. (New announcement posts will also be made!)

E Group Secret Santa (Unscouted users welcome!)- @LegolaSS is hosting the E group again this year! If you can’t get scouted before registration ends, feel free to check it out! All users are welcome to this bracket regardless of scouting status, but you will NOT be allowed to enter both Secret Santas if you are scouted so please keep that in mind!

Coming soon
-Link for Registration and Rules (Nov. 21st)

Once again, this post will be updated as new information and links come out, so keep checking in every once in a while!

Thanks y’all :)



Hoping I can participate again this year!

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-19 20:46:48


Ay let's goooo

If you need more hands on deck for content judging and such, lemme know.


Hopefully I'll have more time to help out with the naughty list this year too.

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-20 01:16:00


2021 joined but not submitted

2022 didnt join

2023 i join but the system is bugging and it always said im not part of it


2024 please come on

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-20 15:01:38


Wonder how will the christmas spirit show off in everyone's art (i'm expecting at least one mariah carey like picture)


Being 100% alive means taking a 50% of actions and having a 50% of perspective

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Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-20 16:34:56


At 11/19/24 05:35 PM, sereneFalconer wrote:Hello and welcome to the Newgrounds Secret Santa 2024 Discussion thread!

This thread is here to be a hub for information. Feel free to reply with any questions, or concerns. Links to important posts will be provided here! If you need help being re-scouted, feel free to post some of your recent artwork in this thread! That heightens the chance of being re-scouted if the general community feels your art fits in the Art portal.

This Post will be updated with important links and information as they come out so keep an eye on it.

Secret Santa Discord Server- The server is your best bet when it comes to asking questions and receiving announcements all in one place. Feel free to join with your questions!

Announcement News Post- This was the initial announcement post for this year and it includes some basic information to keep in mind when choosing a character and preparing for registration. It is also going to be updated with information as it comes out. (New announcement posts will also be made!)

E Group Secret Santa (Unscouted users welcome!)- @LegolaSS is hosting the E group again this year! If you can’t get scouted before registration ends, feel free to check it out! All users are welcome to this bracket regardless of scouting status, but you will NOT be allowed to enter both Secret Santas if you are scouted so please keep that in mind!

Coming soon
-Link for Registration and Rules (Nov. 21st)

Once again, this post will be updated as new information and links come out, so keep checking in every once in a while!

Thanks y’all :)


Official listing of the Rules are now available!

PLEASE READ THEM IN FULL!!!!


i drink orange juice with ice cubes and eat pineapple on my pizza, fight me.

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 03:26:44


doing this in hopes the scout block gets removed

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Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 04:03:46


Nice, get hype!!

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 06:00:02


Already signed up! But when I tried to include the link to my drawing on my Secret Santa profile, it wouldn't show up. I did put my artwork in there though just in case.


Don't forget to brush your hands and wash your teeth!

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bit worried about the new "no furry" rule one, just wondering if these two would pass the test...

iu_1304516_17284254.webp


i'm thinking of tweaking them a bit to make them look more simple on the safe side


ich mag katzen

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Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 07:18:17


At 11/21/24 06:41 AM, CappyCatII wrote:bit worried about the new "no furry" rule one, just wondering if these two would pass the test...


i'm thinking of tweaking them a bit to make them look more simple on the safe side


I think they would be fine! As long as whoever ends up sorting your artwork agrees then you should be good. (Also see- the “Lola Bunny scale” chart in the rules, thats usually a good indicator for the most part, tho I can understand how it may not cover every scenario)


i drink orange juice with ice cubes and eat pineapple on my pizza, fight me.

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 07:22:14


At 11/21/24 06:00 AM, BigA7071 wrote:Already signed up! But when I tried to include the link to my drawing on my Secret Santa profile, it wouldn't show up. I did put my artwork in there though just in case.

The image preview wouldn’t show up? Or the link itself wouldn’t go anywhere?


I’ll have to ask about this, if theres a work around or anything of the sort I’ll let you know! :)


i drink orange juice with ice cubes and eat pineapple on my pizza, fight me.

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 09:40:56


All registered, huzzah!

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 10:01:53


Registration is officially open, everyone!


Just as a heads up, there is currently an issue where links will occasionally not show up in profiles. We are aware of the issue and I will let everyone know when it’s resolved so y’all can double check that your profiles are squared away! Thanks for your patience everyone :)


Here’s my most recent news post with some reminders for everyone!


Thanks for all the support and excitement we’ve gotten so far! Time to make this a great holiday season :)


i drink orange juice with ice cubes and eat pineapple on my pizza, fight me.

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 10:32:28


ive been de-scouted too, im not sure why but im hoping to make up for it with these!



Come hither, and hear my sultry call...


The Pillow Monster, ready to enthral~!

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Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 11:32:48


Two things-

  • The link issue is now resolved! Everyone please be sure to double check your profiles and make sure everything is there!
  • The discord link on the initial post may be causing issues, try this one if you’re having a hard time with it!

Thanks guys!


i drink orange juice with ice cubes and eat pineapple on my pizza, fight me.

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 11:52:31


Just registered! This is my first time doing an event like this so I'm hyped!


Why do they call it oven when you of in the cold food of out hot eat the food?

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Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 11:57:30


At 11/21/24 11:52 AM, Mystil-l wrote:Just registered! This is my first time doing an event like this so I'm hyped!


Hell yeah! I remember doing secret santa for the first time and it was so awesome :,)

Have fun!!


i drink orange juice with ice cubes and eat pineapple on my pizza, fight me.

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 12:08:09


At 11/19/24 05:35 PM, sereneFalconer wrote:Hello and welcome to the Newgrounds Secret Santa 2024 Discussion thread!

This thread is here to be a hub for information. Feel free to reply with any questions, or concerns. Links to important posts will be provided here! If you need help being re-scouted, feel free to post some of your recent artwork in this thread! That heightens the chance of being re-scouted if the general community feels your art fits in the Art portal.

This Post will be updated with important links and information as they come out so keep an eye on it.

Secret Santa Discord Server- The server is your best bet when it comes to asking questions and receiving announcements all in one place. Feel free to join with your questions!

Announcement News Post- This was the initial announcement post for this year and it includes some basic information to keep in mind when choosing a character and preparing for registration. It is also going to be updated with information as it comes out. (New announcement posts will also be made!)

E Group Secret Santa (Unscouted users welcome!)- @LegolaSS is hosting the E group again this year! If you can’t get scouted before registration ends, feel free to check it out! All users are welcome to this bracket regardless of scouting status, but you will NOT be allowed to enter both Secret Santas if you are scouted so please keep that in mind!

Coming soon
-Link for Registration and Rules (Nov. 21st)

Once again, this post will be updated as new information and links come out, so keep checking in every once in a while!

Thanks y’all :)


Ok going over the rules and asking about groups. Im planning to put a good amount of effort (without giving away what im planning) to my secret santa. But my reference for my oc wont reflect that since when it comes to references they are really basic (basic lineart, light shading basic colors etc.) Will this effect my placement in the group?


I been on the train for a good while and still dont understand groups lmao


Fuck

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Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 12:13:46


At 11/21/24 12:08 PM, MayaLaCookie wrote:
At 11/19/24 05:35 PM, sereneFalconer wrote:Hello and welcome to the Newgrounds Secret Santa 2024 Discussion thread!

This thread is here to be a hub for information. Feel free to reply with any questions, or concerns. Links to important posts will be provided here! If you need help being re-scouted, feel free to post some of your recent artwork in this thread! That heightens the chance of being re-scouted if the general community feels your art fits in the Art portal.

This Post will be updated with important links and information as they come out so keep an eye on it.

Secret Santa Discord Server- The server is your best bet when it comes to asking questions and receiving announcements all in one place. Feel free to join with your questions!

Announcement News Post- This was the initial announcement post for this year and it includes some basic information to keep in mind when choosing a character and preparing for registration. It is also going to be updated with information as it comes out. (New announcement posts will also be made!)

E Group Secret Santa (Unscouted users welcome!)- @LegolaSS is hosting the E group again this year! If you can’t get scouted before registration ends, feel free to check it out! All users are welcome to this bracket regardless of scouting status, but you will NOT be allowed to enter both Secret Santas if you are scouted so please keep that in mind!

Coming soon
-Link for Registration and Rules (Nov. 21st)

Once again, this post will be updated as new information and links come out, so keep checking in every once in a while!

Thanks y’all :)

Ok going over the rules and asking about groups. Im planning to put a good amount of effort (without giving away what im planning) to my secret santa. But my reference for my oc wont reflect that since when it comes to references they are really basic (basic lineart, light shading basic colors etc.) Will this effect my placement in the group?

I been on the train for a good while and still dont understand groups lmao


Just put a link to something that's more in line with the effort you want to show at the bottom of your profile, and make a note about it.

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 12:30:06


All signed up! I had a lot of fun participating last year and I look forward to this year's event :D

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 13:18:50


I thought this went without having to be said, but apparently not.


PLEASE DO NOT LINK TO ANYTHING RATED A OR M IN YOUR PROFILE!!!!!


Keep in mind that minors are participating in this event!

I you have mature stuff in your profile, go edit it! If it's still there when we go to assign Santas, you're going to be kicked out.

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 13:23:07


ight I'm in. this is my first Secret Santa so yeah.


At 11/21/24 07:22 AM, sereneFalconer wrote:
At 11/21/24 06:00 AM, BigA7071 wrote:Already signed up! But when I tried to include the link to my drawing on my Secret Santa profile, it wouldn't show up. I did put my artwork in there though just in case.
The image preview wouldn’t show up? Or the link itself wouldn’t go anywhere?

I’ll have to ask about this, if theres a work around or anything of the sort I’ll let you know! :)


The link itself to my artwork doesn't show up, but the reference art I posted on my Secret Santa profile showed up normally.


Edit: Never mind, the link works now!


Don't forget to brush your hands and wash your teeth!

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Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 17:18:48


The link itself to my artwork doesn't show up, but the reference art I posted on my Secret Santa profile showed up normally.


The link issue should be fixed now! Go ahead and double check that, let us know if you’re still having issues.


i drink orange juice with ice cubes and eat pineapple on my pizza, fight me.

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 17:21:17


Another year, another secret santa! This is my third year in a row let's goooooooo


El Emi UwU

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 18:14:26


At 11/19/24 05:35 PM, sereneFalconer wrote:Hello and welcome to the Newgrounds Secret Santa 2024 Discussion thread!

This thread is here to be a hub for information. Feel free to reply with any questions, or concerns. Links to important posts will be provided here! If you need help being re-scouted, feel free to post some of your recent artwork in this thread! That heightens the chance of being re-scouted if the general community feels your art fits in the Art portal.

This Post will be updated with important links and information as they come out so keep an eye on it.

Secret Santa Discord Server- The server is your best bet when it comes to asking questions and receiving announcements all in one place. Feel free to join with your questions!

Announcement News Post- This was the initial announcement post for this year and it includes some basic information to keep in mind when choosing a character and preparing for registration. It is also going to be updated with information as it comes out. (New announcement posts will also be made!)

E Group Secret Santa (Unscouted users welcome!)- @LegolaSS is hosting the E group again this year! If you can’t get scouted before registration ends, feel free to check it out! All users are welcome to this bracket regardless of scouting status, but you will NOT be allowed to enter both Secret Santas if you are scouted so please keep that in mind!

Coming soon
-Link for Registration and Rules (Nov. 21st)

Once again, this post will be updated as new information and links come out, so keep checking in every once in a while!

Thanks y’all :)


this might be a pretty stupid question, but is it accepted if i submit the gift drawn in paper or ms paint? if given the case, of course...


go,go fear!

Response to Secret Santa 2024 Discussion Thread 2024-11-21 18:29:09


this might be a pretty stupid question, but is it accepted if i submit the gift drawn in paper or ms paint? if given the case, of course...


As long as your profile reflects how you’re going to be drawing for whoever you’re assigned, and you make an actual effort then any medium should be fine!


i drink orange juice with ice cubes and eat pineapple on my pizza, fight me.