The Game of Life Topples You or Your TBR Pile

[Camilla]

I have a question: I understand that we are not allowed to move into the second life before all 5- and 3-point tasks of the first life have been completed. But what about a situation where a team member is still reading an "extra" task for 3 points (i.e. reading the same task for the second time, if another team member has already read it for 5 points): is the team still allowed to move into the next life, since the obligatory tasks have been completed? Also, once we have moved into the second life, can we still keep adding "extra" task points to the first one? I'm just thinking of a situation where we might have trouble completing the second life because some tasks are difficult to complete, but could still gater "extra" points from doing some tasks from the first life for the second time. I hope my wording made even vaguely sense....

[Almeta]

jaxnsmom wrote: "************TEAMS************

The trusty fruit machine has spoken, and here are the teams so far. More people will probably sign up (where are you Detroit sisters?), and they'll be added later.
..."

Hey jaxnsmom, I can't find the message from Wanda about wanting to be on a Toppler team.

She is missing in action, and I'm trying to contact her.

Where's Wanda?

[Sarah]

Hmm. I have another question: I have a member who I have put down for a YA book in the first LIFE, can they be in the same task again for Life 2?

[Sarah]

I found Wally =P lol

[Almeta]

Sarah wrote: "I found Wally =P lol...
"

NO, NO! This doesn't look like Wanda! I have to find Wanda! :D

[Elsbeth]

Then maybe we can add Wally to our team? He looks very cute! :)

[Sarah]

lol =D

[Sarah]

Elsbeth wrote: "Then maybe we can add Wally to our team? He looks very cute! :)"

Hehe =] He could be our mascot =O

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Almeta wrote: "jaxnsmom wrote: "************TEAMS************

The trusty fruit machine has spoken, and here are the teams so far. More people will probably sign up (where are you Detroit sisters?), and they'll b..."

You've lost Wanda, we've lost your sister. Sorry, very careless of us.

[Almeta]

Rusalka wrote: "Almeta wrote: "jaxnsmom wrote: "************TEAMS************

The trusty fruit machine has spoken, and here are the teams so far. More people will probably sign up (where are you Detroit sisters?)..."

Hmmm...I haven't seen Debra either! Will poke her for you!☺

[jaxnsmom]

Camilla wrote: "I have a question: I understand that we are not allowed to move into the second life before all 5- and 3-point tasks of the first life have been completed. But what about a situation where a team m..."

I'll admit I'm confused, but will give it a go. Unlike Bingo (where the first board had to be completed before starting a second), in this Toppler it won't matter when the books are completed. A second 5 point book can be read while still on the first board. At that point if the Toppler ended, it would only be worth 3 points. But if all tasks are completed, it could be used for the second board and then would become worth 5 points. Does that make sense?

It's very important to make sure all the 3 point tasks are completed! If one accidentally gets missed, then your team will be screwed for points.

Let me know what part of this needs clarification!

[jaxnsmom]

Almeta wrote: "Hey jaxnsmom, I can't find the message from Wanda about wanting to be on a Toppler team.

She is missing in action, and I'm trying to contact her."

Wanda had messaged me. She was supposed to let you know she would only be available part of the week and could only read one book. Hopefully you'll hear from her soon about what category. Maybe you could plan on her reading for the second board for now.

[Beth]

Can you put me on a team? PhillyBeth

[jaxnsmom]

Sarah wrote: "Hmm. I have another question: I have a member who I have put down for a YA book in the first LIFE, can they be in the same task again for Life 2?"

Yes, as long as it's with a different book. There are no restrictions on how many tasks one person can complete, or on what those tasks are.

[jaxnsmom]

Sarah wrote: "I found Wally =P lol



"

Adorable!!

[Almeta]

jaxnsmom wrote: "Wanda had messaged me. She was supposed to let you know she would only be available part of the week and could only read one book. Hopefully you'll hear from her soon about what category. Maybe you could plan on her reading for the second board for now.
..."

Great to know, Thanks for the response.

Whatever Wanda reads will be welcomed points, and most likely 5 points at that!☺

[Camilla]

jaxnsmom wrote: "Camilla wrote: "I have a question: I understand that we are not allowed to move into the second life before all 5- and 3-point tasks of the first life have been completed. But what about a situatio..."

Thanks J'mom! For some unknown reason I was under the impression that we had to fully complete one life before being allowed to start on the next one. This makes life much easier.

[Sarah]

So just checking about starting times - you have 12 noon EST as usual but last toppler it was slightly different because of summertime change and I know I started at the wrong time so just wanted to make sure - EST or EDT?

[Melissa]

Hi can I join a team?

[jaxnsmom]

Sarah wrote: "So just checking about starting times - you have 12 noon EST as usual but last toppler it was slightly different because of summertime change and I know I started at the wrong time so just wanted t..."

Oh crap! I always forget. We're on EDT, so it should be that one. I'll change it.

Hey everybody - Start and end time should be EDT since we're in daylight savings time now. Sorry! So a lot of you will need to check your starting and ending time.

[jaxnsmom]

Melissa - head on over to Team C and report for duty! They'll be glad to see you.

[Sarah]

YAY MELISSA, We're on the same team Woohoo =D

[Sarah]

Thanks J'mom for clarifying the time - that makes it easier! I'm starting in one time zone and finishing in another!

[jaxnsmom]

That'll be fun calculating:)

[jaxnsmom]

I have to admit that I am intimidated by the number of posts by Teams A and C. I will be reading them, but if there are any questions for me, please copy them here or in book rulings. I'm afraid I might miss them otherwise!

[Lisa]

Sarah wrote: "Thanks J'mom for clarifying the time - that makes it easier! I'm starting in one time zone and finishing in another!"

Do you know what time we start here in the UK Sarah? I thought it was 5pm but that is probably wrong.

[Sarah]

Lisa, I think we start at 4pm here this time round.

[Lisa]

jaxnsmom wrote: "I have to admit that I am intimidated by the number of posts by Teams A and C. I will be reading them, but if there are any questions for me, please copy them here or in book rulings. I'm afraid ..."

Hehe, we are just trying to keep you on your toes jmom. Either that or we talk too much ;)

[Lisa]

Sarah wrote: "Lisa, I think we start at 4pm here this time round."

Thanks Sarah. I always get them muddled up.

[jaxnsmom]

Lisa wrote: "jaxnsmom wrote: "I have to admit that I am intimidated by the number of posts by Teams A and C. I will be reading them...

Hehe, we are just trying to keep you on your toes jmom. Either that or we talk too much ;) "

Probably some of both :)

[Sarah]

jaxnsmom wrote: "I have to admit that I am intimidated by the number of posts by Teams A and C. I will be reading them, but if there are any questions for me, please copy them here or in book rulings. I'm afraid ..."

I think we just talk too much...I think any questions we've had in team C have also been brought to your attention in either this thread or the book thread - thanks J'mom! This is going to be another great toppler - I can feel it! As I have no internet access for the first 5 days I might actually get a higher percentage of reading versus chatting on here done this time round! ;-)

[jaxnsmom]

Sarah wrote: "jaxnsmom wrote: "I have to admit that I am intimidated by the number of posts by Teams A and C. I will be reading them, but if there are any questions for me, please copy them here or in book ruli..."

Maybe we should all find a way to only have internet access a couple of times a day. But where would the fun be in that?! I know during Topplers I'll be on here reading and responding to posts while thinking "You should be reading! Close the laptop NOW and pick up your book!".

[Elsbeth]

Lisa wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Lisa, I think we start at 4pm here this time round."

Thanks Sarah. I always get them muddled up."

I don't think that is right. I just checked the difference for me (NL) with EDT is 6 hours and between the UK and me is only 1. So I think you across the Channel should start at 5 pm.

[Almeta]

Elsbeth wrote: "I don't think that is right. I just checked the difference for me (NL) with EDT is 6 hours and between the UK and me is only 1. So I think you across the Channel should start at 5 pm. ..."

I believe this is true. Noon EDT is 5 P.M. BST.

Here's a tool:
Time Zone Converter

[Sarah]

Ooh, yes I forgot the +1 for us lol. Oops

Thanks Elsbeth and Almeta =]

[Beth]

Did you put me on a team? PhillyBeth.

[jaxnsmom]

Oh Beth, I'm so sorry! I went back and looked and we posted about the same time so your post never showed up as a new one. Head on over to The Bee's Knees and say Hello. Whatever you can read will help earn points!

[Beth]

I can check for other options, but these are easy with my life right now. If you need me for other categories, let me know, and I can look at what I can download for a book for my commute.

**LIFE EVENTS AND TASKS**

Childhood
5 – read a book where the main character is under 13 for at least 80% of the book
3 – read a YA book

Turn 16: Have a party and get your driver’s license
5 – read a book where a car or driving plays a noticeable part
3 – read a book with a big party that has an impact on the story

College: Were you studious, or did you major in partying?
5 – read a book with a student in an accredited college or university (can be a fake one)
3 – read a book with drinking in it, where it is a noticeable part

Graduation: Did you have a job, or fear for your future?
5 – read a book where someone is unemployed and it plays a noticeable part (not a mention of the character being unemployed in the past)
3 – read a dystopian/apocalyptic book The Year of the Flood by

Get Married
5 – read a book where a wedding plays a noticeable part Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
3 – read a book where the main character is married for the whole book

Buy a House
5 – read a book where a good part (at least 25%) takes place in a residence (house, apartment, hotel, inn, cabin, etc)
3 – read a book with a single family house, condo or apartment building on the cover

Have a Baby
5 – read a book a main character gives birth
3 – read a book where a main character has a child under 2

Your In-Laws Come to Visit for a Month
5 – read a book with some type of reunion of family members
3 – read a horror book

Get a Pet: What was your first pet?
5 – read a book with an exotic animal as part of the story (not a visit to the zoo, or a mention of a safari taken) Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville
3 – read a book about a dog Thereby Hangs a Tail by Spencer Quinn

Go on a Fabulous Vacation
5 – read a book that takes place in a foreign country you know little about
3 – read a book that takes place at the beach or the mountains (at least 75% of the book)

Lose Your Job
5 – read a book where the main character takes up a new occupation
3 – read a book with a color in the title (because you need to read What Color is Your Parachute?)

Get a Divorce
5 – read a book that takes place in a war/civil conflict
3 – read a romance

Win the Lottery
5 – read any book
3 – read any book

Get Remarried
5 – read a book where someone makes a fresh start
3 – read a fantasy

Retire
5 – read a book with a main character over 60
3 – read a book with a one word title Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

[jaxnsmom]

****IMPORTANT****

These changes are now official.

Have a Baby
5 - A character gives birth, doesn't have to be the main character, but it must be described or talked about in some way.

3 - A main character has a child under 4 years of age.

[Sam]

Can you put me on a team too please :-D

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Yay Sam!

[jaxnsmom]

Woo hoo Sam! You are lucky enough to be on The Bee's Knees! Head on over and take a look at what we have so far.

[Ava Catherine]

Hi, Sam! So great to have you here for the toppler! : )

[Rusalka, Moderator]

If anyone else is tweeting inclined, #TBRToppler.

[jaxnsmom]

hours to go!!

[Almeta]

Twelve of the longest hours in history!☻

[Marnie]

As a Seahawks fan ( U.S. Football team)I support your giant 12! I've left my books downstairs and am watching mindless tv because I am saving up my reading energy- that and I don't want to start a nontoppler book tonight.

[jaxnsmom]

I have one book to finish reading and one to finish listening to. So, what have I been doing?? I watched Stardust, which I had recorded. Loved Robert DeNiro!

[Anne (Booklady)]

Almeta wrote: "Twelve of the longest hours in history!☻"

Sooooo right!!!!

[Almeta]

jaxnsmom wrote: "I have one book to finish reading and one to finish listening to. So, what have I been doing?? I watched Stardust, which I had recorded. Loved Robert DeNiro!"

That was a fun movie also!



Read somewhere that de Niro turned down the lead in Pirates of the Caribbean, but accepted the Stardust role of Captain Shakespeare.