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For me, it is the same, I'll do what the majority wants.
Anyone planning on participating in buddy reads? I added the link to the current list of buddy reads planned in a msg at the beginning of this thread if someone hasn't been able to have a look yet=)Personally I think I will join as many of the Harry Potter reads as possible, it is about time I did a re-read:P
May 11, 2018 01:42PM
Yay, an excuse to re-read the series!!=D I'm in for team Remus Lupin.
May 11, 2018 01:38PM
I'm in for Team Remus Lupin. I have not read these books in years and probably not even all of them in English:P I think I will try the audio this time, since I don't have all the books available otherwise=)
You don't need to worry that much about the spells, we will have much else to do, like attending classes (I know there will be a lot of different tasks there), quidditch and Tri-wizard cup later on=)
It has been years since I was a student (just four, so not really that long=P), but that might change in the fall. Currently I am working as a public dentist.
Cheryl wrote: "Does it help, now, to know what books we are reading next to be working on the Spells? Along with Harry Potter #1 (320 pg) and Lilac Girls (487 pg), my next three books for the challenge are:[boo..."
It might help a bit, at least we can see if we have several books that can work for one spell=)
I like the game so far=)
Shannon wrote: "Steven wrote: "Cat wrote: "unless you can find a verified
word count.
ARBookfinder or.... something Dojo.... I'm sure Karen will remember it.
Wordcounters too, though that can have estimated cou..."
I agree with this, but it is a good idea to let the veterans have the final say=)
Yes Jenny, we usually do it like Jessica says; put the finished books on the shelf =) but feel free to mention here in the thread which book you are reading or plan to read, if you want.
Hi, I'm Silje, from Norway, one of your co-captains and also one of the MODs.I am so excited about this challenge, I can't wait to get started. This will be my second TT-challenge I think.
I agree with Judith, TT is perfect for reading those longer books that you might have postponed in earlier challenges. I usually prefer reading fantasy or romance, but I have been given some ARCs lately, so the genres are varying more than usual=)
Shelf: Towerteam
GENERAL RULES◈ Books must be started after the start date of the challenge to count towards the challenge
◈ Books must be />100 pages. NOTE: This number is lower than our other team challenges!
For page number questions, please check with your captain who can ask in the Captains group for verification.
◈ Audio books are allowed. (For page numbers, use the "default" GR book page numbers. If the "default" is a Large Print version, use the next most popular edition for page numbers)
◈ No graphic novels, cookbooks or poetry. (Sorry.)
◈ Anything with the word" boxed set" in the title on Goodreads can not be used as "one book". They need to be shelved as separate books to count for this challenge.
◈ No children's books less than 25,000 words.ArBookFind is a great site to double check. If in doubt, ask your captain. Another rule of thumb is the audiobook version should be over 3 hours.
◈ Any book in any language will count, as long as it meets the criteria.
◈ "Re-reads" will be allowed, if it has been six months since you have read the book. This includes listening to the audio version, if you've already read the book.
But most importantly, HAVE FUN!
SPELLS
From the simple Nox and Lumos, to the legendary Wingardium Leviosa, and the more complex Expetrum Pattronum. Since spelling plays such an important part “It's leviOsa, not levioSA!" this will be a spell-it-out challenge. Perfect for using those quiet member books, and ensure that even slower readers can win points for the team.
IMPORTANT NOTE: These will be open for the entire challenge and can be done in no particular order. It will grant extra points for completion BUT it will also give negative points for lack of.
Example: Spelling LUMOS. Each letter is worth 5 points. Completion gives 10 points. Incomplete word, -1 point per missing letter.
Example 1: Incomplete Word:
L - Laini Taylor, Strange the Dreamer
U
M - Magic bites, Ilona Andrews
O
S - Stardust, Neil Gaiman
3 letters spelled: 3X5 = 15 points
2 letters missing: 2X (-1) = -2 points
Spell Total: 13 Points
Example 2: Complete Word:
L - Laini Taylor, Strange the Dreamer
U - Unwind, Neal Shusterman
M - Magic bites, Ilona Andrews
O - Oliver, Lauren - Delirium
S - Stardust, Neil Gaiman
5 letters spelled: 5X5 = 25 points
Completion bonus = 10 points
Spell Total: 35 Points
Check the team's spreadsheet for final point system
RULES
For each letter read books with titles, series names, authors (first or last names) that begin with letters that correspond to the word you choose. You also can use main or secondary characters (first or last names, and also nicknames). You may ignore the indefinite and definite articles (a, an, the, etc.)
POINTS & SPELLS
Spells
2 Points per letter
5 Points per completed word
-1 Point per missing letter
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Obscure Spells
5 Points per letter
10 Points per completed word
-2 Point per missing letter
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Unforgivable Curses
10 Points per letter
20 Points per completed word
-5 Points per missing letter
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*Note*
We have a sheet with the number of letters etc. that are required here
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PROCLAMATION: Spells
For the letters X, Y and V, you can also use translators names and or audion narrator names, providing the edition you are reading allows for it.
Meaning, you'll have to read the translated version to use translator's name or listening to the audio version to use the narrator's name.
Gryffindor TeamsHermione Granger
Minerva McGonagall
Ginny Weasley
Books Read Thread - COMPLETED BOOKS ONLY
BOOKS READ
SPREADSHEET
CURRENT STATUS
POINT SYSTEM
◈ For reading books
Books between 100 and 160 pages (100 pages or 25,000 words is the minimum) = 5 points
Books between 161 pages and 350 pages = 20 points
Books between 351 and 500 pages = 40 points
Books between 501 and 650 pages = 60 points
Books between 651 and 800 pages = 80 points
Books between 801 and 900 pages = 100 points
Books over 901 pages = 130 points
◈ For current BOM (Book of the Month) discussions
BOM Folder
Writing a day's worth of discussion questions = 40 points
Participating in a current BOM (participating in discussion) = 20 points
NOTE: We will accept one team member per book per team for writing a days DQs. If, by three days prior to the BOM starting, we don't have enough volunteers to write all DQs, then we will let more than one team member per team write questions. If we have more people than days sign up (prior to 3 days before start date) we will randomise the volunteers to determine those who can write DQs
◈ For NBRC Buddy Reads
Buddy Reads
Participating in a buddy read with a member from a different team, or with a member of NBRC who isn't on a Tower Team = 30 points
Participating in a Harry Potter buddy read with a member from a different team, or with a member of NBRC who isn't on a Tower Team = 40 points
◈ Classes and Spells
We're going to attend classes. That means maybe you'll have to transform cups into mouses, transplant baby mandragoras or brew potions, among other things.
More info will come.
◈ Quidditch Tournament
Quidditch Thread
Teams within same house will need to work together to select 7 players for the game. (3 chasers, 1 keeper, 2 beaters and 1 seeker). Each position will have specific rules and tasks to emulate a quidditch game. Is a speed challenge and it needs some planning and talking, and is quite dynamic.
Since we have 4 houses, there will be played 3 matches, that will last for a max of 2 weeks, or till the snitch is caught - whatever happens first.
Rules and points and game dates will have their designated folder. They will be posted soon. Stay Tuned.
◈ Tri-Wizard Tournament
Three daunting quest to be done in order.
Based on the real Tri-Wizard (both book and movie). For each quest each team can chose which champion path to choose, or not, it all depends on the quest at hand. Tournament will start on May 30th, and be open till the end of the challenge.
Sabotage: TitleNotTheBid: $600
Team: Lysanthra
Sabotage: TitleNotTheBid: $500
Team: Lysanthra
Sabotage: OnlySeriesBid: $100
Team: Lysanthra
Sabotage: NotLast24Bid: $75
Team: Lysanthra
Sabotage: TitleHasJKQXZBid: $200
Team : Lysanthra
Sabotage: TitleHasJKQXZBid: $100
Team : Lysanthra
Sabotage: NotNumber1Bid: $50
Team : Lysanthra
