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There may have been a number of issues for people that may have arisen around this present - such as players naturally raising expectations beyond reason, or people hoping for something that was actually useful instead of simply nice to have. The gift in question is also something players had to be there during a certain time period to fully appreciate. However, I wanna try and sell people on why Jagex's present you had to wait for Christmas Day for is actually the most endearing thing the company has done this year.

1. When it comes to the Retro Cosmetics Jagex had brought back in the past year, the Helm of Neitiznot did not even make the Top 5. And yet, they went the extra mile to bring it back and give it the remaster treatment regardless.

2. Jagex could have sold the helm override for roughly 5 USDs within reason (comparing it to the Dragon Scimitar override) - but instead opted to give the override away for Christmas free of charge, which is not something they typically do with retro overrides.

3. Jagex could have given away Keys or Wrapping paper, which some players may have found more useful - but ultimately could have potentially net the player nothing of desire. Instead, players received a RuneScapey, non-Christmas-themed cosmetic to go with the handful of other assured cosmetic rewards already introduced.

4. Jagex could have gone big and either devalued the Black Partyhat or further devalued the Purple Santa - but used this opportunity to respect players who obtained these items on the basis of wealth preservation.

5. The Helm of Neitiznot is one of the most iconic RuneScape items out there, and this event reintroduced it to a whole new set of players who may not have had the memories associated with it for those of us old heads still playing.

TYSM Jagex.