Q&A Thread

[Judith]

The other Sandy wrote: "Mods, would you consider adding the link to each monster wheel in the header (or somewhere) for its respective monster class in the master spreadsheet? The monster wheel links are getting kind of s..."

I can add the links in the Master task spreadsheet. They are also all in the announcement thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[The other Sandy]

Judith wrote: "I can add the links in the Master task spreadsheet. They are also all in the announcement thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."

D'oh! I forgot that was there. Sorry!

[Judith]

Tricia wrote: "I'm super new to these challenges - did TT for the first time this year. Can someone explain to me how these monster wheels work? I see the wheel and spin it but don't understand what to do next. I..."

If you want a template to copy there this: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

And you can copy the tasks from the Master list once you spin for your monsters.

The majority of teams/individuals are working off of a copy of the template spreadsheet. I don't think anyone would mind you taking a peak at some of their sheets. Most are linked in posts at the top of the threads, it may help.

If you still have questions ask here or send me a PM and I'll help get you (or anyone else) going :)

[Judith]

The other Sandy wrote: "Judith wrote: "I can add the links in the Master task spreadsheet. They are also all in the announcement thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."

D'oh! I forgot that was there. Sorry!"

No worries! Links to the wheels in the Master list was a good suggestion and they've been all hyperlinked at the top of each tab.

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Oooh.. good to see it spinning! Thanks Mods. ;😁

[Cat]

Group mind! Looking for specific recs again please!

A set in Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timore-Leste, Vietnam) WITH an instrument on the cover! (or without, but with would be more helpful to us!)

and any thoughts on a zombie book with an instrument on the cover? (we don't really need non-instrument zombie recs, thanks!)

or a short set-in-Russia book with an instrument on the cover :)

(sensing a theme here, right?!)

[❀Tea❀]

For Southeast Asia task, I found Inspector Singh Investigates series. Most of the books in series would work. And they are quick reads.
But, sorry, no instrument on the cover on those.

[Emily]

For Fig in title or text does it need to be just fig or can it be FIGHT?

[Judith]

Just fig, the task relates to the monster’s lore which involves a fig tree

[Emily]

Judith wrote: "Just fig, the task relates to the monster’s lore which involves a fig tree"

Ok thanks

[Sophie, The other one]

Brave monster hunters, do you have any suggestions for a book where the phrase soul-sucking is used?

We've found devouring, searching, fracturing and even rending, but sucking is somewhat lacking.

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

In the spirit of monster hunting camaraderie, here's some soul sucking reading choices.. You're welcome. 😁

- I read this one, it's pretty ordinary though pg 151

pg 18

pg 71. This is book 7 but you probably can read without reading the rest although it is fun series.

[Lexi]

I wrote the task and would also take other tenses so "soul sucked" is also fine.

- p. 49
- "soul sucked out" loc 1701

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

If you are choking on all of the lovey dovey things heading up to Valentine's Day, here's some Bad Romance for you to fight

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Sammy]

DANG! If I'd known about the new wheel I'd have waited 15 minutes to spin, lol.

[Sammy]

Also, I just laughed quite uproariously when I spotted Hot Prof on the wheel 😂😂😂

[Judith]

He was literally the first one on there 😂

[Sammy]

As he should be 😆

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Oh love it.. 😍

[Melindam]

Dear Fellow Monster-Hunters,

has anyone come across a book where a character went to an amusement park?

Thanks in advance. :)

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Melindam wrote: "Dear Fellow Monster-Hunters,

has anyone come across a book where a character went to an amusement park?

Thanks in advance. :)"

This list may help..

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/8...

[Sammy]

I enjoyed FantasticLand, but I suspect that may not be your cup of tea Mel...

[Judith]

I know you have a Stephen King fan or 2 on your team. Joyland is a good read and has the benefit of being a normal length instead of a doorstop.

The Exile by Jane Harper also good but a 3rd in series, you wouldn’t be lost though just reading it and not the first two.

[Melindam]

Thank you. :)

[Sammy]

Joyland is also not a typical King horrorfest. More of a thriller.

I could read it, but probably not until next month!

[The other Sandy]

I don't know what your tastes are, but there's Hide by Kiersten White.

[Sammy]

Ohhhh, nice one for UNO! 😆

[Sophie, The other one]

The other Sandy wrote: "I don't know what your tastes are, but there's Hide by Kiersten White."

First mpg rules that out for me - Sammy, Mel, Sonia and Cat it's over to you.

[Melindam]

Nope, thank you, I'll pas. :D

[Sammy]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say probably a nope from Sonia and Mel...

I've only read one other book by that author so far, and it way waaaaay to juvenile for my tastes (says the person that's just started a kids book... Challenges! lol).

Is this one more adult Sandy? or does it have another 5-y-o teenager as the protagonist? 😆

[The other Sandy]

Sammy wrote: "Is this one more adult Sandy?"

It's the author's first adult novel. She normally writes YA. It's been on my TBR for awhile, but I haven't read it yet--I only cataloged it at work.

[Jenny]

Melindam wrote: "Dear Fellow Monster-Hunters,

has anyone come across a book where a character went to an amusement park?

Thanks in advance. :)"

Three that I liked a lot, but may not be for you-

[Melindam]

Thank you all, lovely Monster Hunters. ♡
My UNO Team has just recommended a non-horror option with a Milly Johnson book. I may go with that one. :)

[Sammy]

A Winter Flame? I'd never have thought of that one and I only read it a few months ago 😆

[Melindam]

That's the one... but I may end up reading The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson instead. :)

[Lexi]

Some of the new tasks (Vegi-Might Monsters), for those not familiar, deal with the DnD alignment system: https://www.figma.com/resource-librar...

This is for lawful evil, chaotic good etc.

[Melindam]

Lexi wrote: "Some of the new tasks (Vegi-Might Monsters), for those not familiar, deal with the DnD alignment system: https://www.figma.com/resource-librar...

This is for lawful evil,..."

Thank you, Lexi. :)

[Richard]

Hopefully not too late for me start a thing by myself? I love these things.

[Cat]

Richard wrote: "Hopefully not too late for me start a thing by myself? I love these things."

absolutely not too late for you to start a thing by yourself! enjoy :)

[Teddie]

I'm guessing the Randall Flagg task: "Good v Email imagery" should be Good vs Evil imagery? :D

I mean email can be evil...

[Judith]

Oh my. Oops.

I forgot to fix that on the main sheet 😬

[Lexi]

That was my typo, sorry

[Teddie]

Lexi wrote: "That was my typo, sorry"

It made me laugh - I actually put it on my thread and task sheet as is, seeing Evil the whole time. Just noticed today :D

[Lexi]

I clearly had unresolved issues with my email that day

[Teddie]

I love this challenge and its tasks, and have been doing it as an individual for a while now, but hoping that the powers that be will let me add 2-3 people to make a monster team if I can find anyone who wants to join me?

[Judith]

Teddie, drinker of the bitter invention of Satan wrote: "I love this challenge and its tasks, and have been doing it as an individual for a while now, but hoping that the powers that be will let me add 2-3 people to make a monster team if I can find anyo..."

Of course! some people are working as teams so have at it Teddie!

This is pretty much a fun free for all, few rules apply aside from it actually has to work for the task :)

[Sammy]

Might we perhaps also enquire as to when the next wheel is to be released..? 😁

[Judith]

September, Book Games took over

[Melindam]

♡

[Cat]

I am so sorry about my demanding team mates Judith! I told them not to pester about a new wheel & everything! honestly! ;-P