Bookopoly - 2016

[Dee]

I'd say since multiple ppl have pre-rolled just do it

[Tien]

oh dear... you really have opened a can of worms, Dee!

I'd clarify though that the clock starts ticking when once you get your books picked so if you've go requests to make (which you won't be able to do til the 1st), the clock hasn't yet started.

[Tien]

NOTE: I've just added a point to the rules

Part B 6.c

c. If Property is Owned by you: read a book of your choice (preferably from your Bookopoly shelf)

[Dee]

It's my role in life ;)

[Coralie]

I will be starting a week late as my library has chosen this week to change over to a new catalogue system.

[Lahni]

Is there a rule on what qualifies as a "genre" book? For example: if I land on "Romance" can I read any book I think is a romance or does it need to be found on a list or shelf somewhere?

[Tien]

Lahni wrote: "Is there a rule on what qualifies as a "genre" book? For example: if I land on "Romance" can I read any book I think is a romance or does it need to be found on a list or shelf somewhere?"

I didn't specify that it has to be found on shelves though i believe its understood that in challenges, books must be found on specific shelf whilst for monthly shelf, its as long as within spirit.

[Lahni]

Thanks Tien

[Amy]

Genre question. I landed on Literature and noticed that the shelf stops at 100 pages even though it contains far more books. I was interested in reading a book that has been shelved 6 times as literature, but the shelf cuts off at books shelved 10 times. Can we go by the listing for the individual book, meaning that if the book has the given genre listed it can be used, or are we limited to the viewable contents of the linked shelf?

[Tien]

Amy wrote: "Genre question. I landed on Literature and noticed that the shelf stops at 100 pages even though it contains far more books. I was interested in reading a book that has been shelved 6 times as lite..."

if genre is noted as one of book's shelves, that is acceptable.

[Amy]

Tien wrote: "Amy wrote: "Genre question. I landed on Literature and noticed that the shelf stops at 100 pages even though it contains far more books. I was interested in reading a book that has been shelved 6 t..."

Thanks for the quick reply! I have an interlibrary loan that I need to read ASAP. I can now use it.

[Marina]

I was wondering, what happens if I want to give up on a book? Sorry if it's been mentioned before, but I couldn't find the answer to my question...

[Tien]

Marina wrote: "I was wondering, what happens if I want to give up on a book? Sorry if it's been mentioned before, but I couldn't find the answer to my question..."

Ooh, no, we haven't addressed that at all!

I'd say that you have to finish at least one of the books picked for you for that square.

[Marina]

Tien wrote: "Marina wrote: "I was wondering, what happens if I want to give up on a book? Sorry if it's been mentioned before, but I couldn't find the answer to my question..."

Ooh, no, we haven't addressed th..."

Well, in this case it was a book I picked myself for one of the tasks. It's so hard for me to read at the moment that I just can't go on. So, do I just choose another book for the same task, or roll the dice again as if I never happened to be on that square? I would rather say I pick another book for the same task, but I wanted to ask just to be sure.

[Bea]

Marina wrote: "Tien wrote: "Marina wrote: "I was wondering, what happens if I want to give up on a book? Sorry if it's been mentioned before, but I couldn't find the answer to my question..."

Ooh, no, we haven't..."

I vote for pick another book for same task.

[Susan]

Bea wrote: "I vote for pick another book for same task."

I do too. Rolling again because what you landed on didn't work would open up a big can of worms for a lot of situations.

Imagine that you asked yourself to pick 3 choices for yourself, and this one didn't work -- you still have two others to try.

[Marina]

Susan wrote: "Bea wrote: "I vote for pick another book for same task."

I do too. Rolling again because what you landed on didn't work would open up a big can of worms for a lot of situations.

Imagine that you ..."

I totally agree with you, Susan, but I wanted to ask if this would be considered "normal procedure". I've put the book on hold for the moment, maybe tomorrow I'll feel differently about it -- but if it doesn't work, I'll just pick another book for the same task. (For the record, it's The Girl with All the Gifts and it's giving me nightmares, despite my loving it, and I simply cannot afford to have nightmares in this moment of my life).

[Susan]

Oh, Marina. Don't risk the nightmares! There'll be a better time for you to read it.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Marina wrote: "Susan wrote: "Bea wrote: "I vote for pick another book for same task."

I do too. Rolling again because what you landed on didn't work would open up a big can of worms for a lot of situations.

Ima..."

I agree with Bea and Susan - Just pick another book for that square and start over. You have 4 weeks to complete a book for a square as long as you are not trying to purchase a property, which this one certainly isn't if you picked your own book, so just pick another and start again.

BTW - I know what you are going through. A couple of months ago I was reading a book with a bunch of friends....it was the second in the series...I really liked the book, but it literally gave me nightmares. I finally had to put it aside and read something else. No book is worth nightmares!

I'll send Tien a note to update the FAQs with this one in case anyone else has the same problem. :)

[Marina]

Thanks for the support, you all ♥

[Tien]

I'm a firm believer in DNF -why waste time on books you don't like or scare you!?!

I've amended FAQ

Q: What if I can't finish the book I'm reading for the square?
A: You are required to read at least 1 book per square so read another book that has been picked for you. Or, if you're on a task-related square, pick another book that fits the task.

[Dee]

GWATG is great - but it was really freaky in places - i listened to the audiobook earlier this year

[Marina]

Yes Dee, I was really loving it, but as I said, I'm not in the mood for anything that gives me nightmares at the moment.
Thanks for amending the FAQ, Tien!

[Amy]

On the post containing the game board, under post #3 with the knowledge tasks, there is no task 9. It skips from 8 to 10, and of course, I rolled a 9...

[Julie]

This sounds fun. I'll set up my shelf. Still a little foggy on the whole thing but sure it will click once we get started. This will run all of 2016 right? Ty

[Tien]

Amy wrote: "On the post containing the game board, under post #3 with the knowledge tasks, there is no task 9. It skips from 8 to 10, and of course, I rolled a 9..."

!$*#&@ SORRY,Amy :(
Edited one too many times probably...

9. Sort your shelf by random and read one of the first 5 books on the top of the list.

I'll edit the Board post when i get on pc.
Sorry, everyone :(

[Tien]

Julie wrote: "This sounds fun. I'll set up my shelf. Still a little foggy on the whole thing but sure it will click once we get started. This will run all of 2016 right? Ty"

Yes, the plan is for this to run all 2016.

[Amy]

Tien wrote: "Amy wrote: "On the post containing the game board, under post #3 with the knowledge tasks, there is no task 9. It skips from 8 to 10, and of course, I rolled a 9..."

!$*#&@ SORRY,Amy :(
Edited one..."

No problem!

[D.G.]

I'm going to put together my list and join. ;)

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Glad to see the new players aboard!

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Karen wrote: "I'm in ;) sounds v interesting!"

Can you list the link to your shelf so that I can update. And we need a way to differentiate you and the other Karen. Any ideas?

[Bea]

Lyn, her profile reads Karen Booklover.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Cool, now as soon as she links her shelf I will set her up.

[[deleted user]]

Hi Lyn will link it up tomorrow morning :)

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Karen wrote: "Hi Lyn will link it up tomorrow morning :)"

KK

[[deleted user]]

This is so stupid of me but I thought this challenge started on January 1 and was waiting accordingly*bangs head on wall*

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Karen wrote: "This is so stupid of me but I thought this challenge started on January 1 and was waiting accordingly*bangs head on wall*"

Not stupid at all, Karen. This is a start anytime you want challenge, so go ahead and start now. It is non-competitive and designed to help you decide what to read by having others choose for you. There are still several properties for sale, too, so all is good there. Jump in!

[Amy]

Question regarding landing on a property. Does the owner have a set amount of time to make selections? Can there be a backup picker, maybe a moderator, if a week has passed without selections being made?

Hasn't happened yet, but I just wondered as someone may be on vacation and not able to check their computer for an extended period.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Amy wrote: "Question regarding landing on a property. Does the owner have a set amount of time to make selections? Can there be a backup picker, maybe a moderator, if a week has passed without selections being..."

Actually, I have been thinking about how to handle that, Amy, good question. I have a proposal that I worked out for this and should be ready to post it soon. Just working on finishing touches.

[Amy]

Lyn (Readinghearts) wrote: "Amy wrote: "Question regarding landing on a property. Does the owner have a set amount of time to make selections? Can there be a backup picker, maybe a moderator, if a week has passed without sele..."

Thanks, Lyn. On a separate subject, an update is needed in the game board post to reflect that D.G. owns The Great Gatsby square. Right now that square links to the main book request thread instead.

[Tien]

Sorry, I haven't really been able to do anything at home (out of bandwith which resulted in very frustratingly slow connection)... I'm fixing it now.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Lyn (Readinghearts) wrote: "Amy wrote: "Question regarding landing on a property. Does the owner have a set amount of time to make selections? Can there be a backup picker, maybe a moderator, if a week has passed without sele..."

Amy - In answer to your question, we have come up with an ammendment to the rules. Below is the addtion:

Property Owners have 48 hours to pick books for other players who have landed on their property and made a request in the appropriate thread. . Failure to do so would require that your property be repossessed.

If you find that you are going to be gone for a longer time period than 48 hours you could do one of two things:

a. pick another player to "property sit" for you (notify them by GR PM) and they can pick books for players who land on your property.

b. Notify the librarians by GR PM and we will pick for players in your absence.

If you do not do one of the two options above, the first time that a submitted request goes unanswered for more the 48 hours, a librarian will pick for that turn. At that time, your property will be repossessed and requests will go back to being handled in the general book request thread. The property will also be put up for re-sale.

I hope that sounds clear enough. Let me know if you have questions.

[Amy]

I have a request in the Huckleberry Finn thread for three books that have yet to be selected; I posted on January 18. Based on the above, one of the librarians will make the selection instead?

[Bea]

Amy wrote: "I have a request in the Huckleberry Finn thread for three books that have yet to be selected; I posted on January 18. Based on the above, one of the librarians will make the selection instead?"

I made the selections for Amy.

[Amy]

Bea wrote: "Amy wrote: "I have a request in the Huckleberry Finn thread for three books that have yet to be selected; I posted on January 18. Based on the above, one of the librarians will make the selection i..."

Thanks so much, Bea!

[Dee]

could i add one recommendation in - that the person maybe tries to contact the property owner via GR PM...

i say this because GR notifications can be notoriously bad, but PM's normally aren't, then if they don't response, its a done deal

[Tien]

Thanks, Dee. I'd second that recommendation. Notification can get buried & missed if you have a million of them... PM the owner a gentle reminder is a good nudge :)

[Bea]

Good idea, Dee.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Dee wrote: "could i add one recommendation in - that the person maybe tries to contact the property owner via GR PM...

i say this because GR notifications can be notoriously bad, but PM's normally aren't, the..."

So -- I am so far behind the times. I didn't even realize that you could notify a person any other way than by PM, so when I said notification I meant PM, lol. I have updated the post above to include that the notification will be by PM.

Thanks Dee! You know that you keep me honest!

[Dee]

Ahh I was thinking notifications like you have the tgread set up to get an email whenever someone comments