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✔ How many books you have read in 2014 (>100 pages) 70✔ How many books you plan to read 2015? 250
✔ The continent you live in (so we can try and match time zones) North America- EST
✔ Would you be willing to be a Team Captain? Or Co-Captain? Never done this before so no
✔ Is this your first team challenge with NBRC? Yes
Sanz wrote: "I don't know how you mods come up with these team names but they all sound equally interesting."Magic the Gathering cards :) And some LotR.. and some pretty images... and 6 awesome mods :D :D :D
i wanna play, toooIf interested, tell us:
✔ How many books you have read in 2014 (>100 pages) 137 so far ... Goal 157
✔ How many books you plan to read 2015? 183
✔ The continent you live in (so we can try and match time zones) North America, CST
✔ Would you be willing to be a Team Captain? Or Co-Captain? No, not this time
✔ Is this your first team challenge with NBRC? Yes, i'm so excited
✔ How many books you have read in 2014 (>100 pages) 58 so far, 70 is the goal✔ How many books you plan to read 2015? 75 or more
✔ The continent you live in (so we can try and match time zones) North America, Ohio
✔ Would you be willing to be a Team Captain? Or Co-Captain? No thanks
✔ Is this your first team challenge with NBRC? Yes! Steven convinced me to join up :)
YAY ASHLEY!!!!Mods, put her on my team *greedy*
✔ How many books you have read in 2014 (>100 pages): 41 books so far✔ How many books you plan to read 2015? 70 books
✔ The continent you live in (so we can try and match time zones) North America, Central Time
✔ Would you be willing to be a Team Captain? Or Co-Captain? No thank you
✔ Is this your first team challenge with NBRC? Yes!
Mod
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
We have enough people to create a new team, but unfortunately no volunteers for captain or co-captain, so I'm unable to create a new team at this stage. Unless some people would like to change their preferences, we will need to wait until we get some more sign-ups or spaces are made available on the existing teams. (Current team allocations have until Nov 3 to check-in to their teams after which if we haven't received a check-in, we will use a reserve as a replacement player)
Red Baron...what does a captain have to do?
I'm interested too. ✔ How many books you have read in 2014 (>100 pages) 62 books so far
✔ How many books you plan to read 2015? at least 75
✔ The continent you live in (so we can try and match time zones) North America, Eastern Time
✔ Would you be willing to be a Team Captain? Or Co-Captain? Possibly co-captain if needed
✔ Is this your first team challenge with NBRC? No
Mod
Team Captain(s) whose duties include:
- Keeping a Google Spreadsheet that all members can view (we will provide you with a template)
- checking team members books read and page counts
- communicating with a NBRC Moderator
- communicating with all Team Members
- making sure Team Members are staying active
- notifying the NBRC Mod if someone drops out
- have effective and kind (this is a game, remember) on-line communication skills to help members having trouble
- making sure Team Members belong on your team
- posting weekly status updates/reminders
- dealing with minor issues that arise
- post little challenges within challenges, if desired.
You may rotate/share these duties. We would suggest you have at least one Co-Captain.
You may have as many Captains and Co-Captains as you like.
we have a separate Captains group for captains and co-captains where you can get help from other captains and the moderators ; and of course if you have never done it before the moderator for your team will give you more help to get you started.
It isn't difficult, but may involve 1-2 hours per week of additional goodreads time to do the above
If no one else is stepping up I guess I will volunteer to be a captain or co-captain. I type somewhat tentatively as it would be my first time being a captain, but I guess I'm up for the challenge
Being a captain can take a little bit of your time but if you have a co-captain or two, you can divide the responsibilities. One person could focus on the spreadsheet while another focuses on contacting mods if issues arise, etc. Once you get into the groove of it, it's really not that difficult or a lot of work. I think it's as much work as you allow it to be. I think the most work/time is spent on the spreadsheet and checking books read and page counts, personally. Others may feel differently, though.
The mods of this group are all very, very friendly, helpful, full of wisdom and experience, plus each team is a part of an "element system", which has a mod as your mentor. So, if you take on the role of captain and feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do or how to start, I know with all my heart that your mentor will step up and guide you with a helping hand.
I would like to extend a little bit of advice to those who are wondering what the challenge is like or how difficult it might be to take on the role of captain -- take a look at some of the team threads and get to know what team members are saying, doing, how they interact with one another, take notice of how many group mods post in various teams (they are omnipresent!), including the mentors of each team element. It's like dipping your toe into the water before you start to swim.
The fun doesn't really begin until November 8th, but the build-up is going to be a blast.
I'd like to sign up as well, if possible.✔ How many books you have read in 2014 (>100 pages) ~200
✔ How many books you plan to read 2015? ~300
✔ The continent you live in (so we can try and match time zones) North America, pacific time, i think
✔ Would you be willing to be a Team Captain? Or Co-Captain? No. sorry
✔ Is this your first team challenge with NBRC? yes
I can be co-captain too, if needed :-)
I'm going to add my thoughts on being captain. I was captain for one tower teams challenge and I enjoyed. I had a co captain and that helped a lot. It takes some time but once you get into doing the job it is easy. I can only access goodreads at home and that limits my time since I can't access GR at work besides on my phone. Just divide up the tasks and it isn't that hard to be captain or co- captain. My first time being captain was scary because I was afraid of messing up or just dropping the ball but the mods are very helpful and so are many of the members.
I'd like to join this challenge if not too late!✔How many books have you read in 2014 (>100 pages) -> I've read 338 books so far. I'm not sure how many were less than 100 pages but since I don't read many novellas I am going to guess at least 330 of this are over 100 pages.
✔I plan to read about 300-350 books in 2015.
✔I live in North America - central time zone
✔I probably shouldn't be a captain or co-captain this round since it's my first go at this.
✔Yes, this is my first team challenge with NBRC. Mostly because I just joined this group...about 5 minutes ago.
Mod
So Angel, are we co-captaining together?
Okay :-) It'll be the first time I'm co-captain for anything, but I'm sure we'll just do great together! I can't wait to meet our team and start the challenge! And I'm must say I'm really curious to know our team name, the other ones are so amazing!!
It's my first time as well. Which is why it took me so long to agree to it.
Mod
You guys will be fine. I was a captain last round and am a co captain this time, and last time was way crazier than this will be. There were cupcakes and book advantage points and other things. After the first two weeks or so, I got my spreadsheet tweaked to how it needed to be and ended up having a pretty easy time the rest of the challenge. You'll do great! Don't worry!! :)
And feel free to ask for help anytime you need it. I'll help if I can, the mods are awesome helpful, and most people who have done another tower team challenge are willing to help too!It may be a competition, but we all make it fun!! So don't hesitate!
Steven wrote: "You guys will be fine. I was a captain last round and am a co captain this time, and last time was way crazier than this will be. There were cupcakes and book advantage points and other things. Aft..."You were an awesome Captain, Monsieur Mango!
Mod
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Erin CO-CAPTAIN
Monica CO-CAPTAIN
Tara Jo
Steph Ann
Sunshine
Ashley
Merissa
Ari
Mod
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Members:
Angel (CO-CAPTAIN)
Joi (CO-CAPTAIN)
Vinny
RachelvlehcaR
Ashley
Andrea
Allison Ann
Rosina
Mod
We are still taking sign-ups and will continue to do so through most of the challenge as members need to leave for "real life" reasons or reading goals change, but those signing up are placed on a 'reserve' list and we will message you as soon as a place is available on a team, OR we may get enough new signups to create a new team. Watch this space!
Yeah, another fire team!!Tea is awesome! She'll be a wonderful mentor to you all. :)
Kelly is great, too!
Haha Steven, but now we're on opposing teams "Alls fair in love and war...". Let the fun begin.
Steven wrote: "And feel free to ask for help anytime you need it. I'll help if I can, the mods are awesome helpful, and most people who have done another tower team challenge are willing to help too!It may be a..."
Thank you Steven!
I noticed there are 2 Ashley's... Not sure which one is me lol
Mod
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You're on Balefire Dragon
I'd like to sign up for this challenge if it's possible.How many books you have read in 2014 (>100 pages): I've read 63 books in 2014 so far. 55 of those were greater than a 100 pages.
How many books you plan to read 2015?: Planning on reading about a 100 this time around.
The continent you live in (so we can try and match time zones): Asia (IST)
Would you be willing to be a Team Captain? Or Co-Captain?: That would probably not be working out very well since it's my first time here, so it would be a No this time.
Is this your first team challenge with NBRC? Yes. (Provided I get picked. :P)
Mod
We will be able to let you know in a couple of days and will send you a PM
I'm late to the sign-ups, so I guess I'll be a reserve. :)✔ How many books you have read in 2014 (>100 pages) 70
✔ How many books you plan to read 2015? 100-110
✔ The continent you live in (so we can try and match time zones) North America-- EST
✔ Would you be willing to be a Team Captain? Or Co-Captain? Since this would be my first time, I don't think so.
✔ Is this your first team challenge with NBRC? Yep.
✔ How many books you have read in 2014 (>100 pages)I just hit 100 (though I started counting around April)
✔ How many books you plan to read 2015?
200 :) Got to challenge myself!
✔ The continent you live in (so we can try and match time zones)
Asia
✔ Would you be willing to be a Team Captain? Or Co-Captain?
Maybe next time around? But I'm very much willing to help around! :D
✔ Is this your first team challenge with NBRC?
YES :) I just joined the group and I'm looking forward to the challenges!
Mod
Please remember to add this account as a friend if you have a private profile to ensure you receive a message about your team assignments. We will be able to assign you from November 3
I didn't see my name on the spreadsheet as a sign up - is there something else I need to do?
✔ How many books you have read in 2014 (>100 pages) 61 ✔ How many books you plan to read 2015? 115
✔ The continent you live in (so we can try and match time zones) United States (Georgia - Eastern Time Zone)
✔ Would you be willing to be a Team Captain? Or Co-Captain? Not this time
✔ Is this your first team challenge with NBRC? Yes
✔ How many books you have read in 2014 (>100 pages) 37✔ How many books you plan to read 2015? 50
✔ The continent you live in (so we can try and match time zones) North America - EST
✔ Would you be willing to be a Team Captain? Or Co-Captain? No
✔ Is this your first team challenge with NBRC? No
Mod
Sorry! I was having a moment... you are on there now ;) Just watch for a PM from me around Nov 3 for a team signup
Mod
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✔ How many books you have read in 2014 (>100 pages) 75
✔ How many books you plan to read 2015? 100
✔ The continent you live in (so we can try and match time zones) North America - Illinois (Central Time Zone)
✔ Would you be willing to be a Team Captain? Or Co-Captain? Not this time
✔ Is this your first team challenge with NBRC? Yes