Bookopoly - 2016

[Tien]

Lusie wrote: "You are right Tien, it is an amazing book! I haven't finished it yet but hope to finish it tomorrow."

Glad to hear you're loving it!

[Lisette]

I finished it and loved it Tien. It is soooo sad, but also good.

[Tien]

Lusie wrote: "I finished it and loved it Tien. It is soooo sad, but also good."

Yes, absolutely epic, isn't it?! A must-read, don't you reckon ;)

[Lisette]

Tien wrote: "Lusie wrote: "I finished it and loved it Tien. It is soooo sad, but also good."

Yes, absolutely epic, isn't it?! A must-read, don't you reckon ;)"

Yes it was! Really a must read.

[Bea]

Since I am behind on Cat's Eye for my Black Beauty roll, Lusie will be reading The Fault in Our Stars in the next week to take my Don Quixote property from me.

[Dee]

if i fell of the monopoly wagon (I realized for my last 2 rolls...the ones i mentioned above) that I never actually picked books to read...haha!

should i just pick 2 books and read or what?

[Bea]

Yes, Dee, since your last two rolls were Genres, pick your books and start your count for reading them.

[Lisette]

I think the game is very addictive. I really like that the game or another player chooses the books for you and that you have a limited influence on which book you have to read next. I now see books coming by I forgot where on my tbr!

[Tien]

I'm glad you're enjoying the challenge, Lusie! I do like the randomness (dice rolling) but also, the certainty that you'll be reading OFF your tbr instead of searching out of it... for a change ;)

[Lisette]

That also Tien. I have only books on my bookopoly shelf that I know are easy to get, so you don't have to hunt down the books.

[Tien]

I know it's only June... but as always, we are in gear for the future :D

We are thinking of continuing or rather doing another version of bookopoly in 2017. The plan is not to make any addition to the rules (difficult enough as it is!) but to have a twist to it. Hint: the top 3 readers (number of books) by end of November will be involved in this

However, we are looking for some feedback from everyone. Is there any particular changes to make the challenge more smoothly? more fun? more interactive?

[Lisette]

Tien, it is so great you plan the future activities in the group so early. Sounds very well organised! Having the game next year with a twist does sound very good.

I haven't played bookopoly that long, but I really enjoy it. When someone needs to choose books for you I think people are really fast. So it does run smoothly. I like how other players choose books for you from a list (bookopoly shelf).

Something that might be fun for next year could be by basing some of the task challenge on the "chance" and "community chest" cards (found here). Not all are usuable,, but some are. This would involve going back places on the board, or going to the next property. Though that might confuses things.

[Tien]

Thanks, Lusie... I'll take that 'going backwards/forward' on board ;)

[Marina]

I'm so glad you're thinking of a 2017 version! I'm enjoying this game immensely :-) I don't think I'll take part in as many challenges next year, since it's a bit overwhelming and makes me feel anxious after a time, but I will certainly keep playing Bookopoly! This is probably my favorite book-related game :-)

I can't think of any possible changes at the moment, to me it seems perfect as it is, but I'll come back to you mods in case I think of something.

Thanks so much!

[Tien]

Glad you're loving the game, Marina. We love helping you with your tbr :)

[Dee]

my only maybe recommendation - i love the genre squares...maybe do similar to the trivial pursuit where different subgenres

so romance
1 - paranormal
2 - contemporary etc

[Tien]

Dee wrote: "my only maybe recommendation - i love the genre squares...maybe do similar to the trivial pursuit where different subgenres..."

So to include subgenres on the 'Genre' squares?
I like it! Shall I be mean and make you roll for it ;p

Thanks for the input, Dee :D

[Dee]

yeah

so roll the 2 for the normal roll and then 1 die for the sub-genres (or you would do 1,2 = paranormal; 3,4 - contemp or something like thaT)

[Tien]

Ah, yes... of course, perfect, thanks, Dee!

[Dee]

please don't let anyone hate on me ;)

[Bea]

I like that suggestion also, Dee.

[Tien]

Dee wrote: "please don't let anyone hate on me ;)"

hahaha, I think we are currently on a very comfortable run with Bookopoly so it's good to have something which may/mayn't stretch us a little bit :)

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Dee wrote: "my only maybe recommendation - i love the genre squares...maybe do similar to the trivial pursuit where different subgenres

so romance
1 - paranormal
2 - contemporary etc"

Cool idea, Dee. It would make it a bit more challenging for sure, but certainly fits in with our theme of basing things on shelves.

[Lisette]

I like your suggestion Dee! It would help me to read more out of my comfort zone.

Or we could use one with genres and one with shelfs. Maybe you could even change the listed shelfs/genres 2-4 times a year.

[Amy]

I like the idea of having others pick books for me, but some people spend more time online than others and can pick in a more timely manner. How about setting up pairs of people so everyone has a backup. That minimizes the pressure of the ticking clock and having to pester people when they don't see your post.

[Tien]

Thanks, Amy, we'll see what we can do :)

[Dee]

i dunno, i think most people have picked in a timely manner, especially once the 2 day time limit was put in...there have only been a couple of times where the moderators have had to bug people...and remember that your pick reading doesn't start until you actually get a book

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Dee wrote: "i dunno, i think most people have picked in a timely manner, especially once the 2 day time limit was put in...there have only been a couple of times where the moderators have had to bug people...a..."

Good points Dee.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Amy wrote: "I like the idea of having others pick books for me, but some people spend more time online than others and can pick in a more timely manner. How about setting up pairs of people so everyone has a b..."

Dee has a point, Amy. The clock doesn't start until someone picks for you, not when you land on the square, so hopefully that will help a bit. Do you still see a problem?

[Amy]

I wasn't thinking in terms of the clock for the reader, but for the picker. They have 2 days to pick or they risk losing their property. People with full-time jobs and small children may not be online as often to catch the post within the 2 days. Those of us who aren't in that boat will find it much easier.

Maybe I just don't want to be the mean property thief :-)

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Amy wrote: "I wasn't thinking in terms of the clock for the reader, but for the picker. They have 2 days to pick or they risk losing their property. People with full-time jobs and small children may not be onl..."

AHH, I totally misunderstood what you were asking, lol. I see, you are thinking of help for those who own properties and don't want to lose them. That is a whole different kettle of fish....

[Amy]

Lyn (Readinghearts) wrote: "Amy wrote: "I wasn't thinking in terms of the clock for the reader, but for the picker. They have 2 days to pick or they risk losing their property. People with full-time jobs and small children ma..."

Exactly, Lyn!

[Lisette]

I think I'm going to be late with reading one of my books, Fear the Worst. I have to finish it tomorrow, but I don't think I can make that. If I don't finish in time, where should I post that?

[Bea]

Lusie, you would post it here. Let us know when you anticipate finishing the book when you post.

If someone lands on one of your squares before you finish the book, they have the right to try to take it from you. Otherwise...read as planned.

[Lisette]

Thanks Bea. I think I should be able to finish it before july 21

[Charity]

In line with the current discussion. I am hopelessly late with East of Eden (DUE 7/6/2016). I'm working on it, but while I'm enjoying it, it's painfully long. I will let anyone know who lands on my space that they can take it from me. I will try to remember to post here when I finish it. I'm crazy busy the next two weeks too...so who knows!

[Lisette]

I finished the book
Fear the Worst [16-jul-2016] ★★★★

[Bea]

Way to go, Lusie!

[Lisette]

Thanks Bea!

[Lisette]

I landed on Lahni's Treasure island and posted a book for a request on Jul 23, 2016 03:31PM. There is no reaction yet, and it has been more than 48 hours. Should I ask a Librarian to pick a book for me?

[Dee]

oh, i failed to get a book read by the due date and Tien just landed on one of my squares...so if she finishes the book before I finish mine - Old Man and the Sea will be hers...i think

[Bea]

Lusie wrote: "I landed on Lahni's Treasure island and posted a book for a request on Jul 23, 2016 03:31PM. There is no reaction yet, and it has been more than 48 hours. Should I ask a Librarian to pick a book fo..."

Lusie, let me send a note to Lahni, first. If she does not respond by tomorrow, I will pick a book for you.

[Bea]

Dee wrote: "oh, i failed to get a book read by the due date and Tien just landed on one of my squares...so if she finishes the book before I finish mine - Old Man and the Sea will be hers...i think"

Dee, you have skated past that threat as Tien owns two properties and is, therefore, not allowed to pick up another.

[Lisette]

Thanks Bea
Lahni posted her picks for me

[Tien]

Bea wrote: "Dee, you have skated past that threat as Tien owns two properties and is, therefore, not allowed to pick up another."

Lucky Dee! ;)
Not that I'll be able to read your picks soon anyway, gotta start those books due within the next 2 weeks first!

[Marina]

I'll be on vacation abroad from 12th to 19th August and I'd like for it to be as Internet-free a journey as possible... So I don't know if I will be able to respond to any book requests on my property (Black Beauty) in a timely fashion. How does it work in this case? Do I lose the property?

[Bea]

Marina wrote: "I'll be on vacation abroad from 12th to 19th August and I'd like for it to be as Internet-free a journey as possible... So I don't know if I will be able to respond to any book requests on my prope..."

Mods can cover for you.

[Marina]

Great, thanks Bea!

[Tien]

Sooo, I've been pretty good with sticking up to my due dates (even if it's reading up to the last second or after lol) but... I've had to drop the book due tomorrow but a library book due on Thurs which I'm not going to finish if I don't do this. Coralie has just landed on The Grapes of Wrath & I've told her she's welcome to claim it if she finished before me :)

Anyone else due for a move? Animal Farm is another one of my property... ;p

[Dee]

lolz! just remember, Coralie has priority to take a square from me first and i'm further behind on one of my books ;)