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The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 4 - Q&A, Tracking & Announcements
Captains, I've posted a Rose Tally for the first Date in your team threads. If this differs from your records please let me know! Then we can compare and figure out where the differences are. 😊
MKat will you accept the combo shelf of "suspense-mystery-adventure-thriller"? Just want to make sure before I start the book. Thanks.
MountainKat wrote: "Captains, I've posted a Rose Tally for the first Date in your team threads. If this differs from your records please let me know! Then we can compare and figure out where the differences are. 😊"Just curious what the longest book was?
Lauren wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Captains, I've posted a Rose Tally for the first Date in your team threads. If this differs from your records please let me know! Then we can compare and figure out where the di..."It was 794pgs xx
Lauren wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Captains, I've posted a Rose Tally for the first Date in your team threads. If this differs from your records please let me know! Then we can compare and figure out where the di..."Laura is correct, it was 794 pages - I don't recall the title. Very nearly had a tie for that rose too until Cheryl finished her book!
Christina T wrote: "MKat will you accept the combo shelf of "suspense-mystery-adventure-thriller"? Just want to make sure before I start the book. Thanks."I would need to see the book - that is the problem with combo tags, the precis or even other tags could rule it out. If the book is absolutely a thriller, it would be a no. Feel free to PM me the book.
Is it possible for a book to have tags and after 1-2 days nothing will show up?Because I started reading a book and it had mpg Romance by 1 user and Mystery by 1 as well, and now I've finished it and was going to post it there is nothing...
Chris wrote: "Is it possible for a book to have tags and after 1-2 days nothing will show up?Because I started reading a book and it had mpg Romance by 1 user and Mystery by 1 as well, and now I've finished it..."
If it were tagged more with other genres, it's possible. It wouldn't take much for only one romance or mystery tag to get pushed down the list.
Are we still limited to 7 SHR even though this date is over 2 weeks?
MountainKat wrote: "Chris wrote: "Is it possible for a book to have tags and after 1-2 days nothing will show up?Because I started reading a book and it had mpg Romance by 1 user and Mystery by 1 as well, and now I'..."
Today everything appears... I took a screenshot and just posted it.
Janeylou wrote: "Are we still limited to 7 SHR even though this date is over 2 weeks?"Thank you for asking, I've been meaning to post this since I completely forgot when I posted the task. The limit will be up to 10 for both the Scavenger Hunt Rose per person and Serial Dating Roses per team. I will post an announcement now. 😊
Since I forgot...Being that this is the 2 week Romantic Getaway' date, the limits for the Scavenger Hunt Rose and the Serial Dating Rose will be adjusted up from 7 to 10.
So, that is a limit of 10 Scavenger Hunt Roses per person and 10 Serial Dating Roses per team for this date.
Chris wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Chris wrote: "Is it possible for a book to have tags and after 1-2 days nothing will show up?Because I started reading a book and it had mpg Romance by 1 user and Mystery by 1..."
Great!
That is a good option for everyone. But you are also free to ask about a specific book and have me confirm it before you start reading if you are concerned about it dropping.
Hi MKat, would the tag to-read-paranormal work for Afterlife?
Apoorva wrote: "Hi MKat, would the tag to-read-paranormal work for Afterlife?"Yes.
Hi Kat!I’m sorry if this has been asked before, I looked but didn’t see it.
Are we allowed to read Graphic Novels for this challenge? The one I’m thinking about in particular is Heartstopper: Volume One. It’s mpg romance. I don’t know if it will fit anywhere in the coming weeks, but wanted to ask about graphic novels in general either way. Thanks!
Fran wrote: "Hi Kat!I’m sorry if this has been asked before, I looked but didn’t see it.
Are we allowed to read Graphic Novels for this challenge? The one I’m thinking about in particular is [book:Heartstopper..."
Sorry for the delay, but I was sure that it had been addressed before and it took me a while to find it.
No - manga, graphic novels or comics are not allowed for this challenge. It would be impossible to make that fair in a team challenge.
MountainKat wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi Kat!I’m sorry if this has been asked before, I looked but didn’t see it.
Are we allowed to read Graphic Novels for this challenge? The one I’m thinking about in particular is [book..."
No problem, thanks Kat :)
Hi MKat, I have a question about C is for center. If the book is the second book in a trilogy but the third book hasn’t come out yet (coming out in October), does that still count as the middle of a series or do all the books have to be released already?
I'm planning to start
. As of this posting it lists MPG Romance and Thriller, just want to verify because the other day it only listed Thriller.. Thanks
Annette wrote: "Hi MKat, I have a question about C is for center. If the book is the second book in a trilogy but the third book hasn’t come out yet (coming out in October), does that still count as the middle of ..."I will try to get the qualification up for C later today or tomorrow at the latest! I don't want to get too specific now before I get those nailed down.
❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "I'm planning to start . As of this posting it lists MPG Romance and Thriller, just want to verify becau..."Just to clarify - thriller is not a qualification for this task. I do see Romance along with both Suspense and Mystery though so you are good. Please include that I approved it in your completion post to remind me that I did see it. 😊
MountainKat wrote: "❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "I'm planning to start . As of this posting it lists MPG Romance and Thriller, jus..."Sorry I meant Mystery 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️. I’ll add it to my post, thanks!
Date 3 - C - Tasks: Breakdown of the qualifications for possible tasks for Date 2.Please remember that all tags/lists must qualify IN CONTEXT!! Links MUST be provided.
Don't make more work for yourself than necessary - if the qualifier is in the title or on the cover, use it! You don't have to go searching for tags to make it work. 😊 If the link you use for the book is the same you are using for the page count and edition - say so (see above edition or something similar)! That saves us all some steps. But please double check your links!
You may use separate editions of your Scavenger Hunt books to qualify for the different tasks. Links MUST be provided.
C is for Caricature - Read a book with a cartoon like cover.
To qualify for this task, the cover of your chosen book needs to be drawn or cartoon like. Examples of acceptable covers would include
, 
or 
. Covers that wouldn't be acceptable include 
, 
or 
. If it is too realistic, it isn't going to work even if part of the cover looks like it is drawn as opposed to a picture.C is for Center - Read a book in the middle of a series.
To qualify for this task, the book needs to be in the middle of a series or trilogy - not the first book and not the last. If the book after your chosen book is not released yet, but is listed in the series on GR WITH a future publication date, your book with will still qualify. Please include a link to the series page in your completion post.
C is for Cheek - Read a book with a facial cheek on the cover.
To qualify for this task, the book's cover needs to show a human facial cheek. The cover will need to show at least two adjoining facial features, eyes, lips, nose or ear, to confirm the presence of the cheek on the cover. The presence of two adjoining features will not automatically qualify your book if the cheek is not shown as well - for example, lips and nose but no cheek.
C is for Chuckle - Read a humorous book.
To qualify, your book needs to be tagged 'humor', 'humorous', 'funny', 'comedy', 'comical', 'made-me-laugh' or 'laugh-out-loud'.
Hi Kat. If a book is tagged "romantic comedy" or "romcom" those will also work, correct? I assumed they would but wanted to double check as you know what they say about people that assume things. 😄 Also, thank you for putting all this together! I can't imagine how much work it takes!
Hi MKat, for the cartoon like cover, can we choose an edition in a different language? I mean, we did in A too but I just wanted to confirm, thanks!
Kate wrote: "Hi Kat. If a book is tagged "romantic comedy" or "romcom" those will also work, correct? I assumed they would but wanted to double check as you know what they say about people that assume things. 😄..."Yes, those will work.
Just for reference - I don't consider your qualification combined with 'romance' as a combo tag. I can't think of an instance where being combined with romance would disqualify a book. If in doubt though, always feel free to ask. 😊
Apoorva wrote: "Hi MKat, for the cartoon like cover, can we choose an edition in a different language? I mean, we did in A too but I just wanted to confirm, thanks!"Yes. 😊
For Center, if there are a couple of novellas/shorts that come before the first book, could the first book be used?
Would "laugh-out-loud" be an acceptable tag for chuckle?
Amanda wrote: "For Center, if there are a couple of novellas/shorts that come before the first book, could the first book be used?"No, for that task it has to be after the first book even if there are prequels.
Nayara wrote: "Would "laugh-out-loud" be an acceptable tag for chuckle?"I almost included that or LOL, but had never seen it tagged so left it off. 🤷🏻♀️
Yes that will work and I will add it above.
A follow up on Amanda’s question- I was going to read book #2 in a series that has 2.5 books. Does #2 qualify for that task?
would a drawing like this be too realistic?
I will get to your questions shortly, but I wanted to let everyone know that I will posting the 'date ended' message in a little while. That does not mean I have checked the team threads and all is well! I will be working my way through the team threads this evening. 🤞🏼
Aiswrya wrote: "A follow up on Amanda’s question- I was going to read book #2 in a series that has 2.5 books. Does #2 qualify for that task?"No, a novella after a book would not qualify it for Center.
Trio wrote: "would a drawing like this be too realistic?"That is not too realistic.
I don't think I commented in all the threads, but I did get through all the teams this evening. If there aren't any requests for corrections, your posts are ok. 😊
Sorry to harp on this but do novellas count for center at all? Like if there is #1, #1.5, and #2, could you read 1.5?
Amanda wrote: "Sorry to harp on this but do novellas count for center at all? Like if there is #1, #1.5, and #2, could you read 1.5?"I really want to say that the series needs to be at least three books long to count as having a middle because that was the intent of this task. But I'm going to side with easy for this - as long as there is a regular book before and after, and the novella otherwise qualifies, I will allow it.
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 4🌹🌹Theme - Second Chance Romance🌹
Date 3 - C
C is for Center - Read a book in the middle of a series.
To qualify for this task, the book needs to be in the middle of a series or trilogy - not the first book and not the last. If the book after your chosen book is not released yet, but is listed in the series on GR WITH a future publication date, your book with will still qualify. A novella before or after will not qualify your book, it needs to be a whole numbered book in the series. Novellas in the middle of a series do qualify as long as they meet the other challenge requirements. Please include a link to the series page in your completion post.
Remember books must be 90 pages (first edition English language Kindle) and MPG Romance!!
You have until Friday, July 17 @ Midnight US EDT to post your completion(s).
Please ensure that your completion post conforms to message #3 of your team thread. If you complete more than one book for the date task, be sure to include that information in your completion post. Remember no discussion in your completion posts!
31 Scavenger Hunt posts - already?! Kill me now... 🤦🏻♀️ Y'all need to stop that!!Heading to bed now, so I won't be checking for the Speed Dating Rose until tomorrow. Remember, it isn't claimed until it is confirmed. 😉
Team 9 would like to claim the Speed Dating Rose.
If team 9 don’t get the Speed rose then team 8 Don’t DNF me would like to claim it please.
I'm calling it a tie for the Speed Dating Rose! It's confusing, but in the end they qualified for it at nearly the exact same time.Congrats to both Team 8 - Don't DNF Me and Team 9 - Not Our First Rodeo for winning the Speed Dating Rose for Date 3!
Quick judgement call question...Is this cartoonish enough or too realistic?
Maura wrote: "Quick judgement call question...Is this cartoonish enough or too realistic?"That will work.
Bet you are going to go post it now that I finally got all the SH books checked... 🤦🏻♀️
MountainKat wrote: "Maura wrote: "Quick judgement call question...Is this cartoonish enough or too realistic?"That will work.
Bet you are going to go post it now that I finally go..."
LOL! Yeah - definitely gonna be posting it in the next hour or so. Just about finished with it! Thanks MK!
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