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The Ink Decision!
November 12, 2016 at 09:07 PM PST
Posted by Jordan

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Congratulations to user Gothicpie for the selection of their tattoo design for James’ art challenge! James is going to workshop this idea with a tattoo artist to get everything looking perfect.

There were….ALOT of entries, so it’s time to share this INSANE gallery. Thank you so much everyone for your entries! 

Check them out!

Driver Profile: Jeremy
November 12, 2016 at 09:00 PM PST
Posted by Kara

Jeremy Petter

Driving: Saturday, Nov 12 10pm – Sunday, Nov 13 10am

Driving since: 2008
Points: 10
Crashes: 4In childhood, Jer was broken and deceived by the evil entity, ‘Castlevania II’. While it promised him a meeting with the fabled “graveyard duck,” the duck was a lie and he exists today as a shadow of his former self.

It’s Desert Bus’ 10th year:

His first memory of Desert Bus:
James pitching a “Child’s Play Fundraiser” in a tiny grad student seminar room at UVic a decade ago; Paul brought up that he wanted to do something with Desert Bus, which I thought was a terrible idea. I came up with some other ideas, but Desert Bus had momentum. I’ll cop to being on the wrong side of that argument.

Favourite DB gif:

Our final donation drive for James!
November 12, 2016 at 08:10 PM PST
Posted by Jordan

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The Sweetest Pig donation drive is our final one to wrap up James’ shift!

This is a pack full to the brim of all kinds of pig sweeteners from previous Desert Busses. Laser-cut brooches, stickers, postcards, keychains, patches and more!

This drive is going to run until 9:57 PM PST and any donations of $9.57 or multiples thereof will enter you to win.

Let's PlayMat with Power with a donation drive
November 12, 2016 at 07:19 PM PST
Posted by Jordan

0285_001_JoeVollanInsectKeeping with our Magic-al themed evening of James, we have this hand drawn Joe Vollan playmat.

You may have seen Joe’s work if you’ve ever been to Card Kingdom and walked past any of the numerous murals. This one-of-a-kind playmat can be yours to sling spells on with a Donation Drive.

Any donations of $5.99 or multiples thereof until 8:45 PM PST will get you an entry to win!

 

You got the preview, now let's get the drive started
November 12, 2016 at 06:08 PM PST
Posted by Jordan

0264_001_KaladeshCommonsUncutYou knew this was coming! The time has come for the donation drive for the Magic: The Gathering Uncut Sheet of Kaladesh Commons.

 

Any donations of $11.11 or multiples there of until 7:55 PM PST will get you a chance to win.

Giveaway preview: Foil Uncut Sheet of MTG Kaladesh Commons
November 12, 2016 at 05:11 PM PST
Posted by Jordan

0264_001_KaladeshCommonsUncutThis giveaway is so fire that we wanted to give you a heads-up about it!

At 7PM PST we are going to start a Donation Drive for this Magic: The Gathering Foil Uncut Sheet of Kaladesh Commons.

These sheets are not available for purchase anywhere and are always a hot giveaway at Desert Bus.

Make sure to tune in and get all the details of how you can have a chance to obtain this amazing item.

Pinny Arcade fans, don't miss this!
November 12, 2016 at 03:49 PM PST
Posted by Jordan

0147_001_DLCPinDo I have your attention? Fantastic! We are running one heck of a donation drive starting up. Pinny Arcade has taken PAX by storm since it’s inception. Some Pins are easier than others to trade for/obtain. This one however is one of, if not THE most rare Pinny Arcade pin ever made.

Only 300 of these were made, and this is your chance to have one of those for yourself!

We are a running a donation drive where any donations of $8.88 or multiples thereof until 6 PM Local Time will get you a chance to win not ONLY this highly exclusive DLC Pin, but it also includes the Now SOLD OUT Desert Bus for Hope Pinny Arcade Pin.

 

Art Challenge: Desert Bus Ink
November 12, 2016 at 03:44 PM PST
Posted by Jordan

tumblr_m3wbd4kHZv1rombsho1_500Oh maaaaaaan do we have a fun art challenge going live right now! It is the tenth year of Desert Bus, and for several members of the crew this event has been a mainstay for a massive fraction of their lives.

James would like for our potential inksmiths in the viewership to design…A Desert Bus tattoo. There have been several members of the crew that have potentially volunteered to get a group tattoo, and we want your input.

The winner is going to not only recieve the knowledge that they are “potentially” designing a tattoo for us, but also a box of Conspiracy: Take the Crown!

This challenge will run until just before James’ shift ends at 10 PM. So email all your entries to contest@desertbus.org with the subject line “Desert Bus Tattoo” until 9:30 PM PST. Please include a display name that you would like to be credited as if you are selected as a winner.

 

DISCLAIMER: If you are chosen as a winner, it is not a guarantee that your design will be placed onto our skin EXACTLY as it is drawn. It would potentially be taken to a tattoo designer for further exploration!

 

It's rally time! A Steampunk Rally!
November 12, 2016 at 03:00 PM PST
Posted by Jordan

Get ready to fire up those donations, we have a fresh drive coming your way!

History, fantasy, engineering and imagination are all combined in this fabulously fun board game! Steampunk Rally is a strategy game that incorporates steampunk as more than just a bit of chrome.

This game typically retails for just under $50 USD, so James has decided to run an old-fashioned $5.01 donation drive! Going until 4:30 PM, any donations of $5.01 or multiples thereof will enter you for a chance to win this great game!

 

Silent Auction Roundup!
November 12, 2016 at 02:52 PM PST
Posted by Jordan

Hey folks, we have just over 2 hours left on a few silent auction items! Kathleen waxed eloquently about them on stream but here are some quick links for you!

 

 

First up we have the stained glass Desert Bus Coat of Arms. We also have the Brass XCOM Pendant, and finally the massive embroidered Mario Tapestry

Get those bids in while you still can!