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Inside Out Individual Challenge
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Q:If it states: A minimum of one 20 point and two 10 point tasks must be chosen each month - does that mean you could also read e.g. two 50 points tasks and one 20 point tasks, should the tasks just happen to fit for your books? Or do you have to read one 20 point and two 10 point tasks and whatever else you want (as long as you have the one 20 point and two 10 point tasks as well)?
A: You would have to read one 20 point and two 10 point tasks in the month. Your other books can be for any of the tasks remaining.
Q: When do we receive the spreadsheet template for this challenge?
A: You'll get your individual spreadsheet sometime next week before the challenge starts.
Q: Is there a minimum page requirement? And, if yes, what is it?
A: Unless the task says otherwise, 100 pages is the minimum.
Q: Can we include audio only books that don't have a print version (lots of audible originals happening recently, lol)
A: Yes, so long as they are over 3 hours. This just holds for this challenge - we'll look at it in terms of page counts for team challenges.
Q: For read a book where a character is a doctor, are we looking for MD or would a psychologist or other PhD be okay?
A: If the character has a PhD (whether in history, biscuit making or science), their title is Dr so I will accept for this task. Medical doctors are also welcome.
Q: For the task: Read a book shelved (listed on the first page of the "top shelves" of the book) as school - plurals and minor spelling variations are acceptable
would "high-school" or "school books" be ok?
A: Yes for school books, but no to the addition of any other word.
Q: Can books be started before the start of March if they are finished after?
A: Books have to have been started after 00.00 UTC on 1st March,
If it states: A minimum of one 20 point and two 10 point tasks must be chosen each month - does that mean you could also read e.g. two 50 points tasks and one 20 point tasks, should the tasks just happen to fit for your books? Or do you have to read one 20 point and two 10 point tasks and whatever else you want (as long as you have the one 20 point and two 10 point tasks as well)?
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The tasks for March are up if you want to see what they are like.
Sophie wrote: "You would have to read one 20 point and two 10 point tasks in the month. Your other books can be for any of the tasks remaining. The tasks for March are up if you want to see what they are like."
Hello! I'm new to this group and I signed up for this challenge earlier. Where can we find the tasks for March?
I think the link to the tasks might be wrong in the 2. How to play - paragraph ("You will be given a list of tasks to choose from each month on this spreadsheet that..."). The "this spreadsheet" -link leads to the overall tracking spreadsheet, not to the tasks.
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And for anyone wondering about dates, it starts on 1st March and runs for the calendar months of March and April.
Hi! When do we receive the spreadsheet template for this challenge?
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Sophie wrote: "You'll get your individual spreadsheet sometime next week before the challenge starts."Cool! Thank you Sophie! :)
Is there a minimum page requirement? And, if yes, what is it?
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Can we include audio only books that don't have a print version (lots of audible originals happening recently, lol)
Sophie wrote: "Unless the task says otherwise, 100 pages is the minimum."Thanks!
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Yes, so long as they are over 3 hours. This just holds for this challenge - we'll look at it in terms of page counts for team challenges.
Awesome, ta. the one I'm looking at is 7.5 hours, so I'm all good, lol.
For read a book where a character is a doctor, are we looking for MD or would a psychologist or other PhD be okay?
Quick question about the category. The example of Sally confuses me a bit : If Sally reads 6 books in March and 4 in April, she would still be considered in the EDGE category as for one of the months she was eligible for that category.
Does this mean that if you read 6 books a month you fit in the Edge category even if Centre is less than 10 books/month ?
Or is my brain too tired right now to process the information correctly... please enlighten me :)
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It should be talking about 11 books (and will do when I'm next in the mod account.
Sophie wrote: "My brain is too sleep deprived with a 3 month old to have properly checked the rules. Sorry for the confusion!It should be talking about 11 books (and will do when I'm next in the mod account."
Thank you, Sophie ! No worries, completely understandable :) Signing up now
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If the character has a PhD (whether in history, biscuit making or science), their title is Dr so I will accept for this task. Medical doctors are also welcome.
Thanks, I thought it was the case but you never know.
For the question - Character with a name such as Joy, Harmony, Grace - does it have to be main character? Can it be a secondary or unimportant character if they still have dialogue and interact with the main characters? I'm thinking of a personal assistant for example.
I have a question about the task "Read a book that can be purchased in a box set/bundle/anthology". If the original work can be purchased in a box set/bundle, but I read a translated edition, which to my knowledge is not available in a box set/bundle, is that allowed?
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So long as they have some dialogue then they count.
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If the original can be, I'm happy for a translated copy to count.
I am new to Goodreads. Is there a place to check how many times I have posted?
Hi, i've not received my spreadsheet yet, just wanted to check when they will be sent? thanks
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If you want to check how many times you've posted to every group you are in, you can see via the community menu at the top, then groups. On the group page, if you press my groups, it'll will give you a list of your groups and how often you have posted to each of them.
I didn't get an email, but I have requested access, if we're good to get settled in?Pretty please? :)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Hi guys, Me too. I didn't get an email and my spreadsheet is read only. I also sent a request.
Sorry to hassle, I guess we are a competitive bunch. Looking forward to the challenge. 😉
Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Hi guys, Me too. I didn't get an email and my spreadsheet is read only. I also sent a request.
Sorry to hassle, I guess we are a competitive bunch. Looking forward to the challenge. 😉"
Sammy wrote: "I didn't get an email, but I have requested access, if we're good to get settled in?
Pretty please? :)
Hi fellow players, I didn't get an email as well, but our individual spreadsheets are in this link. It's on the column J that says "Player spreadsheet link." Hope that helps!
Alyana wrote: "Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Hi guys, Me too. I didn't get an email and my spreadsheet is read only. I also sent a request.
Sorry to hassle, I guess we are a competitive bunch. Looking forward ..."
Yes, I'd seen it, hence the access request, lol.
Patience. Not my strong suit :D :D
Sammy wrote: "Yes, I'd seen it, hence the access request, lol.Patience. Not my strong suit :D :D"
Oh that's odd. When I clicked mine, it was ready to edit.
Alyana wrote: "Sammy wrote: "Yes, I'd seen it, hence the access request, lol.Patience. Not my strong suit :D :D"
Oh that's odd. When I clicked mine, it was ready to edit."
They just like to torture me, lol!
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Sophie wrote: "I'm still learning the ropes with the spreadsheets- I thought I'd sent them all out a couple of days ok. Will check what has happened when I can get on the mod account"No worries Sophie. The request just came through.
(some of us have the annoying combination of eagerness and lack of patience. Feel free to tell said people - well, me anyway - to get lost and be patient :D)
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No worries S..."
Don't worry I certainly will when needed! Somehow I'd put email addresses in for everyone but none of the emails sent. Should all be fixed now!
Thanks so much. All good to go..
Sophie wrote: "You would have to read one 20 point and two 10 point tasks in the month. Your other books can be for any of the tasks remaining. The tasks for March are up if you want to see what they are like."
Hello Sophie: Where do I find the tasks, please? I clicked the link for the master spreadsheet, thinking that's where they were listed, but I only see weird entries (besides our names, that is, those were clear). Help! Thanks!
Meg wrote: "Sophie wrote: "You would have to read one 20 point and two 10 point tasks in the month. Your other books can be for any of the tasks remaining. The tasks for March are up if you want to see what ..."
Meg, that are down the bottom of the spreadsheet. There is a tab that says March Tasks along from the category leaderboards.
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If anyone is looking at the leaderboards confused, they will be sorted properly at the start of next week.
Thanks Sophie for all the work you're doing for our challenge enjoyment. Really looking forward to making a start tomorrow.
Hey mods! You might want to check the status spreadsheet. The leaderboard tabs need to be updated.Btw, the personal spreadsheets also are not counting the books read. I fixed mine, is a simple formula, but just wanted to leave it out there.
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Thanks for the heads up on the book counting. Will look into that and fix it for everyone.
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