Alright, so games:

GoG:
Spaz
Ring Runner
PixelJunk Shooters
Grey Matter
Pid

Extra Steam Keys: (or HB says anyways...)
Long Live The Queen
Analogue: A Hate Story With Soundtrack
Hate Plus With Soundtrack
Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~
WORLD END ECONOMiCA episode.01
Hatofull Boyfriend (Donated by snowkatt)

Rules:
1) 1 Star Minimum (25 rep isn't hard to get...) -- OR -- a vouch from some another 1+ star user
2) Not in the scammer list (or your voucher)
3) Choose one game (Steam or GoG).
4) Two winners will be selected, one steam and one GoG...
5) Name a knot that you know or is your favorite, and list a simple reason why, or a fast way to tie it you found, or how it's saved you a lot of trouble, where you learned it or was taught, or something related to the knot.
6) The Giveaway will end in 1 week (25 Feb, midnight PST), assuming nothing goes wrong and i don't totally forget this.

Feel free to join in even if you don't want part of the giveaway...

Techniques for selecting winners is going to be undisclosed until the giveaway ends, this way the results don't get skewed. I do have an idea of how i'm going to finish it (course if it gets too complex i may just do it randomly)

edit: I suppose an example is needed... Here's a good place for knot references

Japaneese Cross Knot: Technically the Square knot, but in the USA the reef-knot somehow got named the square knot (which is annoying and confusing). I like the knot because not only is it square shaped and fairly easy to use, i found a way to tie it fast, consistent,and adjust it in order to make bottle nets which i've found useful (also made a Hammock).

No single knot has saved my life or been that important yet, but i found once i started learning knots i found interesting ways to use them on a daily basis that i never thought of before in my 30+ years of being alive.

Not in~ just a BUMP for your fine giveaway~! :D

Not in, but thanks for the giveaway! +1

I always liked the Prusik. This knot is pretty versatile in its usage, both for safety (e.g. when abseiling) and utilization (e.g. to climb a rope).

:P I suppose so.

Not in either, but BUMP to this!

And thanks for the GA!

If Spaz = Space Pirates & Zombies, then I am in for that. I think my family would enjoy it

The knots I use most are the granny knot /shoelace knot. They are quick & easy and hold most things together so - Why knot?

I used to do macrame crafts, but that's so long ago I remember it knot. ;)

Yep Spaz is indeed Space Pirates & Zombies.. love that game...

Something to consider, i've read and heard in various definitions a good knot is one you can easily untie (even when it's been under load) while a poor knot you can't. The Overhand & Granny knots are examples of bad knots... I think they both also reduce the strength of your cord/rope by 50% or more.

What would you suggest in the place of Granny & Overhand knots? Anything relatively simple available?

Figure 8 (which can also be a slipknot), reef knot, , and [url=http://www.animatedknots.com/bowline/index.php]bowline. I've even used the square knot (Japanese Cross knot). But it really depends on what you're needing it for... Clove hitch and Lark's head are both useful too. Curiously the name of the knot may change depending on what you attach it to.

Although Dave Canterbury has some videos showing good knots. Basic knots, Camp Knots, & Jam knots

Firstly, I "learned" a lot of knots when I was a kid and I'd like to say that the passage of time is why I don't know so many now. The truth is, I could never remember the damn things in the first place; and it was infuriating! Thanks for bringing up childhood trauma, rtcvb32 :P

My favourite knot is the Sheep Shank, mainly because of its funny name and that it's used to shorten rope. I like a nice, compact rope.

I'll see what SPAZ is about, if you'll have me. Thanks for the giveaway :)

Not in for the games, but thanks for the giveaway.

The knot that has served me best is the half windsor. Unless you're in the naval industry, knowing how to look sharp is probably more handy than knowing the difference between a bowlin' with bight and a Karash double. Though the full Windsor is arguably the nicer looking tie, there's something to be a said for a style you can tie one-handed in under ten seconds while driving.

I learned a whole lot of knots in my time in the military - but except when sailing, there's not another one I've used five times a week for years on end.

Eep! Sorry :P Actually you only really need to memorize and practice like 6 knots to do most everything you need so that's not so bad...

It's also used as a temporary measure to connect/shorten a rope section that is damaged or broken, or so i've read :)


Hmm looks like a regular tie knot... Or at least the one i memorized when i had to wear suits a lot when going to church as a child (and i can still tie it now)... Still it is a knot, even if it's decorative...

It absolutely is; that was sort of my point. Wearing a nice shirt and tie has served me better than probably any other application of knot-tying in my life.

And I've done belayed rock-climbing, SPIE-rigged helicopter extracts, rappelling, and a fair bit of sailing. I'd still put "looking good at interviews, work, and dates" above all that ^_^

What if your favorite know is not a knot that you tie but a symbolistic Celtic Knot?

The artist or celtic lion knot is my all time fav knot.

+1 BTW