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I hope we aren't expected to actually know anything about Star Wars. I said Darth Vader because my daughter is a big Star Wars fan and actually sides with Vader. (should I be concerned by this? My daughter rooting for Vader, I mean.)
It looks like I'm a cocaptain but I didn't seem to have an invite or currently be in the group, so I sent a request to join the captain group.
Woho, I got in Princess Leia; my fave!
Emelie wrote: "Woho, I got in Princess Leia; my fave!"Yay!! *High Fives*
I am on Team Han Solo. This is my first group (and Tower) challenge, so I have no idea what I am doing!! Should I be doing anything in advance of the start date?
Is the difference in type significant to the competition? Or a fun way to organize😀😀😀😀
Brooke wrote: "I am on Team Han Solo. This is my first group (and Tower) challenge, so I have no idea what I am doing!! Should I be doing anything in advance of the start date?"I am just trying to read such that I start with a clean slate on May 4th, so no in-progress books. But that's not really a requirement.
Bethany wrote: I am just trying to read such that I start with a clean slate on May 4th, so no in-progress books. But that's not really a requirement."Thanks, Bethany! That makes sense if no in-progress books will count for the challenge.
Is there a folder/thread I can look at for past challenges so i can have some idea of what this is going to be like?
Team Millennium Falcon! I can definitely get behind that :)
Well, this is exciting:-). I've been checking a few times a day yesterday and now today to see if teams were up yet.I'm Team C2-B5!
Hmmm.. Death Star. I've never been one to get behind the bad guys, but....Yay for the planet killing ship with a major fatal flaw!
Brooke wrote: "Thanks, Bethany! That makes sense if no in-progress books will count for the challenge.Is there a folder/thread I can look at for past challenges so i can have some idea of what this is going to be like? "
Links to some of the previous rounds are here. Not sure how much help it is (it might just be very overwhelming...)
Like Bethany mentioned, it's a good idea to try and finish the books you are currently reading and if you are the type of reader who likes to plan ahead, you can start looking for books to read. Once the team discussion threads are opened, you can also start getting to know the others on your team, send them friend requests etc. We will also make sure to clarify all the rules and make sure everyone knows what's going on before the challenge starts.
(You're on my team so I've just sent you a friend request.)
Shanna_redwind wrote: "Hmmm.. Death Star. I've never been one to get behind the bad guys, but....Yay for the planet killing ship with a major fatal flaw!"Totally laughed out loud!! ;)
Brooke wrote: "Bethany wrote: I am just trying to read such that I start with a clean slate on May 4th, so no in-progress books. But that's not really a requirement."Thanks, Bethany! That makes sense if no in-p..."
There are archives for Team Towers 1-4 in the NBRC pages.
You may also want to hold off on reading any doorstoppers until the challenge starts. They are worth more points.
*looks at list* *glances around making sure no one's around*
*claps gleefully*
YAY!!!! Haha I'm SO EXCITED!!!!
Thanks, Maria Helena! I'll have no problem finding books to read - my problem is deciding which to read next. My Kindle is LOADED with unread books, and I have 3 stacks of books sitting on my dining room table because I ran out of room on my various bookshelves at home. Ugh. I've banned myself from going into bookstores for the indefinite future.
i sadly wanted to be on the dark side! but i'll fight with the rebels lol
Brooke wrote: "Thanks, Maria Helena! I'll have no problem finding books to read - my problem is deciding which to read next. My Kindle is LOADED with unread books, and I have 3 stacks of books sitting on my dinin..."I'm the same way with libraries...
Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "You may also want to hold off on reading any doorstoppers until the challenge starts. They are worth more points."So, because I'm obsessive, I did some math.
The best pages-per-point ratio is a book with 901 pages, with 1 point per 6.93 pages. However, in many cases it's better to be at the bottom of a point range than read just any given big book. For example, a 161 page book (bottom of 2nd range) is a point per 8.05 pages, where a 900 page book (top of second to last range) is a point per every 9 pages.
So I guess look for books that are just over 100, 161, 351, 501, 651, 801, or 901 pages :P
Brooke wrote: "I've banned myself from going into bookstores for the indefinite future. "The first thing I did when I got my first credit card was to go to a bookstore. Big mistake. (I was on a book buying ban, and general spending ban, for quite a while after that....)
maria helena wrote: "Brooke wrote: "I've banned myself from going into bookstores for the indefinite future. "The first thing I did when I got my first credit card was to go to a bookstore. Big mistake. (I was on a b..."
I've had to make myself 'punch cards' for being allowed to buy new books. Basically whenever I finish a book I own, I can punch a card. Once I have 5 punches, I'm allowed to buy a new book. I'm saving up my punch cards to go on a book buying spree for my birthday. :D
Bethany wrote: "maria helena wrote: "Brooke wrote: "I've banned myself from going into bookstores for the indefinite future. "The first thing I did when I got my first credit card was to go to a bookstore. Big m..."
Also I LOVE THAT IDEA! I need some way to stop buying so many darn books (online book sales especially kill me because it's too easy to buy without holding them in your hand or physically paying)
Bethany wrote: "Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "You may also want to hold off on reading any doorstoppers until the challenge starts. They are worth more points."So, because I'm obsessive, I did some ma..."
Sweet! Nice to have such a smart droid as my co-captain. *grin
Bethany,True, but if you have a door stopper you want to read, you might as well save it for Tower Teams.
Bethany wrote: "maria helena wrote: "Brooke wrote: "I've banned myself from going into bookstores for the indefinite future. "The first thing I did when I got my first credit card was to go to a bookstore. Big m..."
That's a good idea! My problem is that I fall for the coupons. I got to Barnes & Noble or the used bookstore with a coupon for 40% off one book, then I walk out of the store with 8 books. i don't think I've ever left a bookstore with fewer than 3 titles!
Brooke wrote: "Bethany wrote: "maria helena wrote: "Brooke wrote: "I've banned myself from going into bookstores for the indefinite future. "The first thing I did when I got my first credit card was to go to a ..."
Yes, this is a problem I have. It just seems like a waste if I have access to a coupon and don't go use it before the expiration date!
"I got to Barnes & Noble or the used bookstore with a coupon for 40% off one book, then I walk out of the store with 8 books."
... and this is exactly why stores send out coupons. :P yay, consumer psychology...
Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "Bethany,True, but if you have a door stopper you want to read, you might as well save it for Tower Teams."
True! I've actually gotten through some of my door stoppers recently, because I was doing the "tome topple" readathon.
Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "I hope we aren't expected to actually know anything about Star Wars. I said Darth Vader because my daughter is a big Star Wars fan and actually sides with Vader. (should I be concerned by this? My daughter rooting for Vader, I mean.)"Nah. My daughter loves Vader, too. :)
Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "Bethany,True, but if you have a door stopper you want to read, you might as well save it for Tower Teams."
I have a big ole book I've been waiting to read so this seems like a great opportunity!
Kelly B wrote: "Well, this is exciting:-). I've been checking a few times a day yesterday and now today to see if teams were up yet.I'm Team C2-B5!"
"this is your Captain speaking, Welcome to the Dark Side, glad to have you on the team! "
My RL friend Wendy, I call her my Padawan and she loves it. Also when I tell her I'm nervous or stressed about something she always says "The force is strong with this one" or something like that :)
Caly ☯ wrote: "this is your Captain speaking, Welcome to the Dark Side, glad to have you on the team! " Thank you! I'm excited to be on the team!
Bethany wrote: "So, because I'm obsessive, I did some math.The best pages-per-point ratio is a book with 901 pages, with 1 point per 6.93 pages. However, in many cases it's better to be at the bottom of a point range than read just any given big book. For example, a 161 page book (bottom of 2nd range) is a point per 8.05 pages, where a 900 page book (top of second to last range) is a point per every 9 pages.
So I guess look for books that are just over 100, 161, 351, 501, 651, 801, or 901 pages :P ."
I found that was a pretty good strategy for the last Tower Team:-). Not that I purposefully went looking for books with those pages, but if it was between 2 or 3 books, I went with the one just a tad over the point range;-).
I've got a few doorstoppers I've been meaning to read for ages. Time to pull them out and check out the page numbers.....
Rogue one here. Looking for rogue one allies. Do you copy?Over
Team Millennium Falcon! Sweet! Kerri, we're on the same team again :)
Woo Team BB-8! I'm definitely a Sith Lord (Lady?!) at heart, but I'm certainly happy to settle for the cutest little droid around! <3
ChrisP wrote: "Rogue one here. Looking for rogue one allies. Do you copy?Over"
Roger..Rogue One ally here..over
Team Star Destroyer just sounds awesome, Star Wars related or not. I'd be afraid to play against them... ;)
Phantom Menace a star wars movie I actually saw.
Samantha wrote: "Team Millennium Falcon! Sweet! Kerri, we're on the same team again :)"Awesome! From a flying lizard to a flying (metal) falcon, haha.
Kerri wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Team Millennium Falcon! Sweet! Kerri, we're on the same team again :)"Awesome! From a flying lizard to a flying (metal) falcon, haha."
Fastest ship in the galaxy! I'm on the Falcon too :)
Teddie wrote: "Kerri wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Team Millennium Falcon! Sweet! Kerri, we're on the same team again :)"Awesome! From a flying lizard to a flying (metal) falcon, haha."
Fastest ship in the galaxy! ..."
I saw your friend request :) I'm looking forward to being part of the crew! Especially if I can be Chewy. I make a pretty convincing Wookie noise!
Ora wrote: "ChrisP wrote: "Rogue one here. Looking for rogue one allies. Do you copy?Over"
Roger..Rogue One ally here..over"
Roger...friendly on board...over.
Kerri wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Team Millennium Falcon! Sweet! Kerri, we're on the same team again :)"Awesome! From a flying lizard to a flying (metal) falcon, haha."
Hah! You were a great flying lizard! You too Samantha.
Sandy and I are Light Droids.
♦Ashley♦ wrote: "Ora wrote: "ChrisP wrote: "Rogue one here. Looking for rogue one allies. Do you copy?Over"
Roger..Rogue One ally here..over"
Roger...friendly on board...over."
Ashley!!! Hi! *waves frantically*
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