December 2009

GoldToken's Monthly News

WOW It's hard to believe 2~~~~O~~~~O~~~~9 is almost gone! It has been a wonderful year with many improvements to the site and we appreciate your continued support.

The hottest news this month is the new release of some very interesting versions of Backgammon.The following new variants are now available: Tabula, Acey Deucey, Tourne-case, Moultezim & Tawula

The Olympics have also started, which is very exciting and keeping many of us busy, busy, busy trying to win the We would also like to send a special to Peg for all of her hard work in coordinating this years Olympics. in all of your games, and .

And lastly, a warning from Badger

Warning Any email not from GoldToken Games Administrator <gt-admin(AT)goldtoken(DOT)com> which addresses you by your exact account name, that attempts to appear as from our site administration is obvious spoofing. We unfortunately cannot do anything about it other than warn people not to trust these things. These e-mails often include links that appear to lead to goldtoken.com, but actually lead to a site belonging to the spammer. BEWARE Any link included in a spoof email is likely used as an identification, which they use to confirm that your email address is active and they can start flooding it with even more spam. Do not click on any link included in such emails for this reason. You can read more about it on our info page titled Email Spoofing Appears As From GoldToken

We wish you all a very happy and safe Holiday season! Hoping is good to everyone.

Cheers,
CATCHER211

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In this month's newsletter, we have:

• Birthdays & Special Announcements
• Player Appreciation
• Photozone Competition
• Testimonial Of The Month
• Tournament News

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Birthdays & Special Announcements

Birthday Wishes:
-- Happy Birthday to patsy flamingo on December 2nd! - From { Club }
-- Happy Birthday to Viviana on December 2nd!
-- Happy Birthday to DANIEL EC on December 3rd! -
-- Happy Birthday to macbann on December 4th!
-- Happy Birthday to gmak on December 5th! - From { Club }
-- Happy Birthday to Country_Gal on December 6th! - From { Club } and { Club }
-- Happy Birthday to Feaster on December 9th!
-- Happy Birthday to Senorita ZORRO_ on December 11th! - From { Club }
-- Happy Birthday to Sea Breeze on December 11th!
-- Happy Birthday to transfusion on December 12th!
-- Happy Birthday to Christina on December 12th!
-- Happy Birthday to FLOWER18252 on December 13th! - From { Club }, { Club } and { Club }
-- Happy Birthday to BillsPlace on December 14th!
-- Happy Birthday to GUMMY on December 17th!
-- Happy Birthday to murrsquito on December 17th!
-- Happy Birthday to Peg on December 17th!
-- Happy Birthday to Pegasus on December 18th!
-- Happy Birthday to berecca on December 18th! - From { Club } and { Club }
-- Happy Birthday to Tlingit on December 19th! - From The MasterClass Club
-- Happy Birthday to N_a_z on December 19th!
-- Happy Birthday to Lady Butterfly on December 20th!
-- Happy Birthday to Lady Sili on December 20th!
-- Happy Birthday to Jane on December 21st!
-- Happy Birthday to HeatherN on December 21st!
-- Happy Birthday to AZD159 on December 23rd! - From { Club }, { Club } and { Club }
-- Happy Birthday to eyeballs - From your daughter 3xtg on December 23rd!
-- Happy Birthday to Withacee on December 23rd!
-- Happy Birthday to SLAMDUNKER on December 23rd! - From { Club } and The MasterClass Club
-- Happy Birthday to sallyp on December 24th!
-- Happy Birthday to Sir Arthur of the GoldTable on December 25th!
-- Happy Birthday to ontherocks on December 26th!
-- Happy Birthday to striker2 on December 27th!
-- Happy Birthday to klaashaas on December 28th!
-- Happy Birthday to eliphont551 on December 29th!
-- Happy Birthday to mahogany on December 30th! - From { Club }
-- Happy Birthday to sharkbite on December 30th!
-- Happy Birthday to * Sassy_Angel * on December 31st! - From The Renegades Gaming Club and Lorraine of the Renegades
-- Happy Birthday to nylady41 on December 31st!
-- Happy Birthday to RamblinMan on December 31st!
-- Happy Birthday to Jools on December 31st!

Anniversary & Other Wishes:

-- Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to Pegasus and her husband on December 14th! Many special wishes sent to you both!

* If you would like to announce any birthdays, anniversaries or other special events coming up for next month, please send GoldToken Support a message before the 25th of this month, so we can give them a shout out in next month's newsletter! (Please keep all announcements upcoming and not belated. Announcements submitted after the newsletter is published, can not be put in after the fact, we're sorry!)

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**Player* Appreciation*

This month GoldToken would like to send out a special to each and every one of our members. We have such a diverse group of people from all over the world, and a friendly atmosphere which makes most of us feel like GoldToken is our 2nd family. Without ALL of you we wouldn't be the great gamesite that you have helped us become.

We would also like to wish everyone a safe & happy holiday season whether you may be traveling or staying home.

From everyone in GoldToken Support

Badger Matt firefly Mecir CATCHER211

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Photozone Competition

Photozone competition

For those that don't know about this, it's a friendly competition where players can post images that fit a specific theme.
At the end of the month all the images are entered into a poll for everybody to vote for the image they would like to win.
You can find more details by reading the [ Main: Photozone Competition ] wiki page.

December's theme is Close Up so get posting your best image on the Photozone board that fits the theme.

November's theme was Water and you will be able to vote for your favorite image very soon, so keep an eye out for the news item on your game sheet.

October's theme was Inanimate Objects and the winner was TabbyCat with the following image

{ Image: www.fixitdave.hostcell.net/cp/albums/userpics/10001/normal_oct-08.JPG }


Have a read of the [ Main: Photozone Competition ] wiki page for more information about this competition, should you have any questions you can post them on the Photozone board.

Regards,

FixitDave

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Testimonials Of The Month

Brought to you by: *GoldToken* Players

RubyJoy

I was new to the internet and playing at a different site when I discovered this site through a friend I have unfortunately lost touch with. Since that time I have made many friends from casually just here on the games to meeting some of the best friends I've ever had in my life. GoldToken has become more than just a place to play games, it's a place to come home to and relax, have fun, catch up and share your life. I appreciate all those who keep the site running and especially to all my wonderful opponents who keep challenging me.

Thank you all for enriching my life.

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funtobewith11

In 2002 I went looking for a place to have fun and I found it, here at GoldToken. I played here off and on for years but working 80-90 hours a week limited me to only a few games at a time. Last May I got laid off which gave me lots of time. I came back with full force playing ladder games, tourneys, and friendly games. I have found and made several new friends that I have got to know and have fun with. I really needed a job but wanted to continue to play many games here at all levels. Thanks so much for being here to help me through tough times GoldToken.

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LyndiLoo

I have been here since Dec 2003 and I have seen this site really come a long way! It was nice to play here in the beginning and has only gotten better! The games are great and the people are too. I love the clubs!

The best new feature is the ability to post photos, I really like that. And, in the games I love the addition of the card games! And did I mention I love the Goldies and the Name Icons and the Jiggles ??

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Tournament News

Brought to you by: The Tournament Team

• See the tournament sign up page here: http://www.goldtoken.com/games/tournaments?toc=F
• Be sure to join our sponsorship tournaments!
• When playing in tournaments, make sure you read our Tournament and Ladder Rules and Provisions Page for all pertinent rules concerning tournament play.

GoldToken would like to send a big *CONGRATULATIONS out to all our recent tournament winners!!!*

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Wanted

• Do you have a special story, poem or testimonial you would like to share? How about some club news, announcements or any other special events? Then don't delay, send GoldToken Support your submissions today! We look forward to hearing from you!

** (Please note: All submissions are added on a first come first serve basis.) **