Wedding Gifts for Gamers

[Crothian]

MY best friend is getting hitched and her finace and her are both gamers. So, I thought it would be nice and geeky for me to get them something cool but gamery for the wedding. I just have no idea what. I was thinking maybe get a main book of thier favorite system and take it to the Cons this summer and see if I can get wedding wishes from all sorts of game designers. But I don't know if game designers would do that especially on a book they had nothing to do with. There are simple things like his and hers dice bags but I'm looking for something truely cool and perfect and that doesn't exist.

So, any ideas? What do you get a gamer couple for their wedding?

 

[GlassJaw]

What do you get a gamer couple for their wedding?

Honestly, I probably wouldn't get them anything gaming-related at all.

 

[Crothian]

It would be in addition to a real gift. I probably should have said that.

 

[CarlZog]

Depending on how much you want to spend, I would consider some type of custom artwork.

I think commissioning a caricature of them from someone like John Kovalic or Aaron Williams (assuming either of those guys actually do stuff like that) would be really cool. Give the artist a photo to work from.

Or if they have some other favorite sci-fi/fantasy/game artist, maybe a commissioned work of their favorite characters together.

Of course either of these is likely to be pricey, but you said she was your best friend.

Carl

 

[Jdvn1]

Hm, I'd consider some sort of collectible roleplaying item. Like the special edition PHB or something.

 

[Angel Tarragon]

Hm, I'd consider some sort of collectible roleplaying item. Like the special edition PHB or something.

beat me to it.

 

[Torm]

Something you know they can use anyway but with a fantasy twist. They make Hogwarts cutlery, if they're into Harry Potter at all, and blankets with fantasy scenes are always nice.

 

[Keeper of Secrets]

I kind of like the idea of the game book signed by a bunch of game designers. Maybe not get a book but maybe a poster or some kind of interesting object that just screams out 'gaming' like the GenCon program or something. Honestly, the idea of a special gift like that (in addition to whatever is on their registry) is rather touching. To me, it shows that you care as a true friend more than just 'here's the bath towels you wanted.'

 

[Cthulhu's Librarian]

What about a set of the semi-precious stone dice that Crystal Caste makes? Dwarven Stones, I beieve they are called. They are something that I know I would never buy for myself, but would love to receive as a gift.

 

[Darth K'Trava]

MY best friend is getting hitched and her finace and her are both gamers. So, I thought it would be nice and geeky for me to get them something cool but gamery for the wedding. I just have no idea what. I was thinking maybe get a main book of thier favorite system and take it to the Cons this summer and see if I can get wedding wishes from all sorts of game designers. But I don't know if game designers would do that especially on a book they had nothing to do with.

So, any ideas? What do you get a gamer couple for their wedding?

If you tell various game designers, even those who didn't work on the book, what you're doing, they may be more willing to do it. Even just to give their best wishes for a long marriage.

I did something like that for my aunt's birthday one year. Our convention had several Star Wars authors and I had all of them sign a Tim Zahn hardback for her birthday. They all were more than willing to do so.

Or something to enhance their gaming experience, especially if all game at their place.... like a custom-made gaming table.