The "I EMAILED SOMEBODY AT VALVE!" thread, post your questions and replies here
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[QUOTE=sWiftyious;36282089]Yesterday I dreamed about playing WoW (dont know why) and there was a donatingthingy ingame and I donated ingame money and then a char appeared named gabehimself and told me I was the 500.000 donater and I won a breakfest with mary....[/QUOTE]
That's getting kind of creepy :v:
I came here to post something along the lines of
"Still no reply. A little let down, since I've been busy with work and stuff, so my emails have had time to stack up. I'm not too worried, it's only been a bit over a week, I think. I'm still hopeful I'll get a reply by my birthday."
But now I'm gonna post something more like
"Crap, you guys are creepy. Like, fuck. Now I feel bad for mentioning where I got Mary's email address from in the message because if she or anyone at Valve reads this thread, which I'm sure they will, they'll think I'm fucking creepy as a mother fucker."
[QUOTE=HerSilverHammer;36288527]I came here to post something along the lines of
"Still no reply. A little let down, since I've been busy with work and stuff, so my emails have had time to stack up. I'm not too worried, it's only been a bit over a week, I think. I'm still hopeful I'll get a reply by my birthday."
But now I'm gonna post something more like
"Crap, you guys are creepy. Like, fuck. Now I feel bad for mentioning where I got Mary's email address from in the message because if she or anyone at Valve reads this thread, which I'm sure they will, they'll think I'm fucking creepy as a mother fucker."[/QUOTE]
welcome to the club, here, take a free Mary doll.
The "I EMAILED SOMEBODY AT VALVE!" thread V2: Obsessing over Mary like there's no tomorrow!
[QUOTE=Chaotic Lord;36288885]The "I EMAILED SOMEBODY AT VALVE!" thread V2: Obsessing over Mary like there's no tomorrow![/QUOTE]
better than begging for free stuff
[QUOTE=Jericho_Rus;36288732]welcome to the club, here, take a free Mary doll.[/QUOTE]
Well there's already mini Gabe Plushes.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/7qObK.jpg[/img]
Terrible VGA graphics webcam photo there. I did have 3. Gabe has one, Vika has one and I can't find mine atm :(
I'm not going to make a Mary one though, thats just creepy
[QUOTE=HazzaHardie;36288916]better than begging for free stuff[/QUOTE]
That's arguable. :v:
[img]http://i.imgur.com/Tam6l.png[/img]
That was a very fast reply.
[img]http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/9813/emailvb.png[/img]
I got all I wanted.
Getting games back would have been sweet, but it's really not their fault. I'd feel like a jerk, stealing games like that.
God, I love Valve.
I can't tell who's worse, the people who ask for free stuff or the people who go out of their way to tell Mary they didn't ask for free stuff to make everyone else look like shit.
[QUOTE=Gamerman12;36293046]I can't tell who's worse, the people who ask for free stuff or the people who go out of their way to tell Mary they didn't ask for free stuff to make everyone else look like shit.[/QUOTE]
They're both shit, the least you can do is just tell her what a great job she's doing. Don't ask for free stuff.
Actually. I take the last part back, the MOST you can do is just hint that you want free stuff, don't directly ask.
Okay, regarding all of the dumbs, I welcome you.
[QUOTE=Gamerman12;36293046]I can't tell who's worse, the people who ask for free stuff or the people who go out of their way to tell Mary they didn't ask for free stuff to make everyone else look like shit.[/QUOTE]
I can tell that you REALLY want some free stuff, so why not take it while you can? It's her job (kinda), so you're the one missing out, really. She's fucking awesome, you'd feel awesome too if you actually sent her an e-mail.
[QUOTE=Fingers!!!;36293379]I can tell that you REALLY want some free stuff, so why not take it while you can? It's her job (kinda), so you're the one missing out, really. She's fucking awesome, you'd feel awesome too if you actually sent her an e-mail.[/QUOTE]
But I sent her an email and it's been 2 weeks without reply... :(
[QUOTE=eternalflamez;36160072]I sent an email to Mary![/QUOTE]
I sent one to her about a month ago asking for a signed L4D poster, and she said she'd arrange something, but I didn't get a reply back.
So it's kind of just up in the air at the moment, and I'd feel like a right dick bringing it back up because shipping is quite expensive.
[QUOTE=Urser;36302598]I sent one to her about a month ago asking for a signed L4D poster, and she said she'd arrange something, but I didn't get a reply back.
So it's kind of just up in the air at the moment, and I'd feel like a right dick bringing it back up because shipping is quite expensive.[/QUOTE]
Just do it, they don't care about shipping. I remember someone (Fingers?) had the same and he also just asked again and then Mary replied and he got his stuff anyway.
[QUOTE=eternalflamez;36304286]Just do it, they don't care about shipping. I remember someone (Fingers?) had the same and he also just asked again and then Mary replied and he got his stuff anyway.[/QUOTE]
Except I never got my stuff :v:
I'm gonna ask her again soon though.
Oh. I just assumed...
:v: Well shipping does take a while so maybe you could wait some more. How long since her last reply?
So what do if Mary doesn't reply after almost 3 weeks?
Send another message? I don't really want to bother her that much...
[QUOTE=eternalflamez;36339768]So what do if Mary doesn't reply after almost 3 weeks?
Send another message? I don't really want to bother her that much...[/QUOTE]
Sure. Just be polite.
[QUOTE=En Ex;36339827]Sure. Just be polite.[/QUOTE]
Haha, ofcourse, it wasn't like I was going to write her something super aggressive or something, that wouldn't help at all, she'd probably ignore that email too.
No new updates in a week?!
I guess I'll post what I have to say.
About 4 weeks ago, I emailed Mary if I could get Gabe's autograph on something Half Life 2 related.
[QUOTE]
[B][I][On the off chance Valve does use spam blocks to block anything regarding a certain game with a goatee'd man with glasses in a certain suit is true, I have edited this email to pass the spam blocks]
[The italicized words have been edited][/I][/B]
You work at the front desk at Valve, correct?
So, you must see Gabe come in and out everyday, right?
I've always admired Gabe's prowess, his steadfast attitude (especially towards all the haters), and his incredible sense of humor; always hiding things in other things, eastereggs in videos, comics, etc.
Some call him "The Ultimate Troll". I wouldn't consider him a "troll". And there's the ton of people who make nothing but senseless fat jokes about him. I made a little picture of Gabe taking charge against the haters, and I've always wanted him to see it, can you make this possible? The picture is enclosed.
[QUOTE][IMG]http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/076/b/a/gabe_is_sick_of_the_fat_jokes_by_general_cornwaffle-d3btnqk.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
If you think I'm here to ask for a CS:GO key or Dota2 key, you are mistaken, ma'am.
All I ask is for Gabe's full autograph on an item from [B][I]that game's second installment[/I][/B] related item, and that he sees the picture I made. That would make my millennium.
That and that game being announced.
Thank you for your time,
as Gabe would say,
"Thanks, and have fun!"
-Joshua[/QUOTE]
Mary then replied,
[QUOTE]
Cracking me up!!! Yes, I'll get you an autograph from Gabe on someth HL2 related. Might take me a bit, but it's always worth the wait. It would be easier to get a Beta Key for Dota2, but I'll do my very best :)
Mary
[/QUOTE]
Me:
[QUOTE]
I mean, I'd play CS:GO, but it's not my "cup of tea." I played CS:Source for a time, but never really got fully into it like I did with all the other Valve games, especially [B][I]that game.[/I][/B]
If Gabe needs ideas to help the story arc of that game, I sent him an email, but with Valve's supposed spam blocks, I highly doubt he got it.
And with Dota2, I never was a big fan of real-time strategy games.
[SUB][SUB][SUB]and don't be shy about giving out extra stuff lol...[/SUB][/SUB][/SUB]
-Joshua
[/QUOTE]
Mary:
[QUOTE]
I’ll need an address.
Mary
[/QUOTE]
Me:
[QUOTE]
[REDACTED FOR FACEPUNCH]
Right in the middle of Cajun country! lol
-Joshua
[/QUOTE]
Mary:
[QUOTE]
[REDACTED] LA!!!!!! One of my favorite places. I'm from Houston and lived in [REDACTED] for about a year! LOVE LA! Such nice people. I'll send something out tomorrow.
Mary
[/QUOTE]
Me:
[QUOTE]
Really?! Wow, small world, huh? And don't forget the good food that we have down here! lol
Thanks Mary!
-Joshua
[/QUOTE]
Mary:
[QUOTE]
OMG!!! Mulates!!! Yummo!!!!!!!
[/QUOTE]
Fast forward about 4 weeks...
Me:
[QUOTE]
Hi Mary,
About 4 weeks ago we talked about me receiving full Gabe's autograph on something relating to [I][B]that game[/B][/I], but it would "take a while but it's always worth the wait."
I'm sure Gabe's busy with Dota 2, among other things, and possibly [B][I]the third installment of that game.[/I][/B]
I understand that these things, they take time, but I'm just curious.
Sorry if I've offended you or wasted your time in any way, shape, or form.
I'm just trying to get the 411 on the situation.
[SUB][SUB][SUB]what puzzles me is what it could be when it does come...[/SUB][/SUB][/SUB]
[SUB][SUB][SUB]a mouse-pad, poster, or maybe his autograph engraved on a crowbar....[/SUB][/SUB][/SUB]
[SUB][SUB][SUB]the waiting is hard, but thinking about what it could be is the fun part...[/SUB][/SUB][/SUB]
[/QUOTE]
Mary:
[QUOTE]
Joshua - I am so sorry! Thanks for writing back. It’s on it’s way NOW! We are crazy busy here with the release of “Meet the Pyro”. Should be to you in a couple of days :smile:
Mary
[/QUOTE]
That's pretty much it, you're up to speed.
[SUB]some information has been redacted[/SUB]
When it comes, I'll post some pics or a vid of the unboxing.
Anyone else have any updates?
[SUB][SUB]Sorry for taking up so much space
Fuck you healthpoint[/SUB][/SUB]
[img]http://i.imgur.com/z7sPI.png[/img]
i sent the source filmmaker team an email today
[QUOTE=BeAR!);36547242]I sent a few pictures I drew to VALVe, they emailed me back within a week saying they have a "little something for me and need my address" It's been almost 2 months since I had my reply and I'm thinking either they haven't sent it or it's got lost in the post. I live in the UK, by the way. Is it too early to ask what's going on?[/QUOTE]
I asked after 5 weeks, so no, it's not too early.
[QUOTE=Gen. Cornwaffle;36542243]"Might take me a bit, but it's always [B]worth the wait[/B]."[/QUOTE]
Now I want a commentary node from Mary.
Here's what I received some years ago after sending an email to get a comment on [URL=https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21565521/tmp/valve-the-ashes-original-picture.jpg]this picture[/URL]:
[IMG]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21565521/tmp/valve-the-ashes.png[/IMG]
Aw Chet.
Look what came today!!!
[IMG]http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/182/5/5/mail_from_valve_1_by_general_cornwaffle-d55lhm2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/182/3/4/mail_from_valve_2_by_general_cornwaffle-d55lhp0.jpg[/IMG]
[U][B]Taken on my crappy, old camera[/B][/U]
But there is a problem...
1. My mail person bent it when he/she put it in the box, so the Saxton Hale comic cover got bent
2. I don't have an iPhone...
Other than that, [URL="http://tf2wiki.net/w/images/b/bb/Heavy_positivevocalization01_I_am_very_happy!.wav"]eet ees good day[/URL]!!
I keep wanting to send an angry email asking about the lack of mod support in their recent games.
But I can't bring myself to do it.
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