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May The Fourth Be With You
Yep... We were thinking on making it a summer challenge.. but we missed it too :DSign-ups will start in two weeks... I think... probably... :)
Yes yes yes! Thank you Mods! I've been scrutinizing each newsletter for this ;) The anticipation is already kicking in!
I was wondering when would you take notice that we were planning :D
Lol, I was kind of hoping that you were planning behind the scenes, well played ;-)
I have no idea what this is, but I'm excited!
I have no clue what this is, but it sounds fun.
Ohhhh, I love team challenges! Can't wait to give this a shot!!Also love the sound of the theme so far!
Tower Teams was our first team challenge... The original concept was to read 2013 books in 2013. 4 years & 4 editions later, is still one of our favorites.It had a few changes, now points are variable by page amounts to make it more fair... but the core is still the same... read as much as you can as a team. Unless we throw an event there (and btw, star wars is begging for it), is a free choice read :D
Is simple, fuss free and a lot of fun!
Sonia wrote: "Tower Teams was our first team challenge... The original concept was to read 2013 books in 2013. 4 years & 4 editions later, is still one of our favorites.It had a few changes, now points are var..."
Sounds incredibly fun.
eek! I've been keeping my eye on the page waiting for the next team challenge after loving WOBBLE so much. Getting hyped already ;)
Lol... Thanks Sonia! Admit it though....you just couldn't resist!! Can't wait to play!
Laura wrote: "Lol... Thanks Sonia! Admit it though....you just couldn't resist!! Can't wait to play!"Nope... And I'm not the only one... as soon as the idea popped, Karen asked to put a teaser on FB.... so yeah... there....
I managed to keep it away from the group because... no one was asking about it... :)
I've never played, but I've heard about it from lots of people and it sounds like fun!
Yayayyaya! I saw the teaser on Facebook and have been in stalking mode ever since to make sure I didn't miss anything.So.... can we assume this will start around May 4th... it seems like the perfect day. ;-) ;-)
Yay!!! I can't wait for this! :):)I agree with Vicky May the 4th is the perfect day to start ;)
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Not a fan here. Not a hater, just never seen any of them properly. Completely passed me by - probably because I was always nose-deep in a book!
Yes, starting date is 4th May. Actually, it was the date that set the theme... I was looking at the calendar to check May's first weekend and Tadah! A star was born :D
Well Catherine, I'm not a die hard fan... I like the movies... even went to theaters to watch some (yes, I paid to watch Jar Jar ... don't remind me)
But I'm quite a fan of The Big Bang Theory, which in turn calls up on my geek side.
And worry not... the core is still the reading... On tower teams, themes are mostly to have titles and teams names... and maybe some friendly bantering... or mod competition for bragging rights.. that sort of thing.We're not making anybody read about Ewoks or asking the difference between a Jedi and a Sith.
(we may ask for spell-it-outs though, in case a middle game quest magically appears)
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I have told my mother off for failing me on this cultural megalith, but she is NOT a geek so sees it as a good thing that I haven't watched Star Wars!
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only one can be anagrammed into a rude word?!
;-P
I'm bummed I'll have to sit this one out (starting date also happens to coincide with date I'm suppose to produce this offspring lol) but I'll be cheering from the sidelines ;) Towers is always a good time :D
Catherine wrote: "Sonia wrote: "the difference between a Jedi and a Sith."only one can be anagrammed into a rude word?!
;-P"
Ahahahah... that... never crossed my mind.
Anyway.. I'm like that with Star Trek.. so, no judgement here :D
Cait S wrote: "I'm bummed I'll have to sit this one out (starting date also happens to coincide with date I'm suppose to produce this offspring lol) but I'll be cheering from the sidelines ;) Towers is always a g..."Awwwwww, well... I'm sure it will be a tower teams VI
But you know... Tower Teams is the only team challenge were you can read as little as 1 book a month and still be able to participate.
Yay! Happy dance. Woohoo!!
How often do readers need to check in for this challenge? I'll be travelling May 11th to June 5th, and my internet access will be variable. Should I pass on the challenge? Or is adding books when/if possible for those two weeks okay?
Sonia wrote: "On tower teams, themes are mostly to have titles and teams names..."Please, no Jabba the Hutt!
Never tried Tower teams, sounds like fun.
Camilla wrote: "Sonia wrote: "On tower teams, themes are mostly to have titles and teams names..."Please, no Jabba the Hutt!"
No Jabba, I promise
Parker wrote: "How often do readers need to check in for this challenge? I'll be travelling May 11th to June 5th, and my internet access will be variable. Should I pass on the challenge? Or is adding books when/i..."No problem at all... Just let your team captains know you'll be away and add all books when you get back/can
Looks like fun and will fit in with another team challenge I am in where I can read any M/M book of at least 30 pages. I know there is a hundred page minimum.
Yay! Sounds like fun!
Sonia wrote: "Yes, starting date is 4th May. Actually, it was the date that set the theme... I was looking at the calendar to check May's first weekend and Tadah! A star was born :D"*circles date on calendar*
Audrey Jane wrote: "Yes yes yes! Thank you Mods! I've been scrutinizing each newsletter for this ;) The anticipation is already kicking in!"Me too! Me too!
I'm new as well and this sounds lovely! My geek heart is doing the happy dance :)
How are the teams formed? Sorry - I recently started reading the messages on this thread.
Sonia wrote: "No problem at all... Just let your team captains know you'll be away and add all books when you get back/can" Thanks Sonia! Yay :D
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (other topics)The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (other topics)
The planet better known as NBRC declared to be neutral ground, a safe haven where all factions could gather and talk about their book conquers without fear.
To keep things interesting, along with a tourism boost, once every galactic year they would host a friendly competition, each faction would read enough to make a tower of books, and prizes would be won. It was a chance to prove them best. It was a chance to get bragging rights for the next year, it was a chance to squish the enemies without being banned. It was a lot of fun!