TTX Pre Challenge Chat

[Susan A]

Is there a way to edit the number of books per month in my sign up?

I'm always afraid of over-committing. I think I should increase the number.

[Vicki]

OMG how did I miss this? Thank heavens the MOD sent out an email for signups! Woo hoo! One of my favs for sure!

[Sophie, The other one]

Susan A wrote: "Is there a way to edit the number of books per month in my sign up?

I'm always afraid of over-committing. I think I should increase the number."

If you post here we can do some edits.

[Cat]

@Susan, if you let us know what your final signup #books is we can amend for you (currently 30)

@Vicki: we learn each year that we can never over-promote the opening of sign-ups! :) glad you can join us again!

[Cat]

@Sophie: jinx!

[Vicki]

Cat wrote: "@Susan, if you let us know what your final signup #books is we can amend for you (currently 30)

@Vicki: we learn each year that we can never over-promote the opening of sign-ups! :) glad you can j..."

Me too, Cat...thanks! :)

[Susan A]

Cat wrote: "@Susan, if you let us know what your final signup #books is we can amend for you (currently 30)

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I can do 40 per month. I can most likely do more but it would stress me out to think I promised more...so I'll say 40 and switch to longer books if I'm running too fast. Does that sound okay?

I read so many things that aren't eligible that taking last year's number and dividing by 12 would not yield a reasonable estimate.

Thanks for your help.

[Cat]

if 40 feels reasonable for you we'll switch to 40 :)

[Lindsay♫SingerOfStories♫]

Tower Teams is always what I love to see in my inbox! I think I was moving during the last round but I'm settled now and in a better reading place now. Let's go!!! 🎉

[Susan A]

Cat wrote: "if 40 feels reasonable for you we'll switch to 40 :)"

Yes, thank you.

[Roger - president of NBR United -]

I think I signed up at 50 being conserative 60 is probably closer with all the challenges I am in. Can one of the mods change it for me, please?

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Joined! Just a little concerned about the 10 600 pg books per month and hoping my teammates like chunky books."

Don't worry Diane, there are plenty of us who revel in the larger tomes.. especially for points.

[Michael]

Never done TT before, and I know the teams will be balanced but consider me intimidated… 40-60 books a month? I could only dream.

[Melissa]

No worries! Some of us read 15, some 4! Some 2!!
All are accepted:)

[Laurie B]

Yeah, I'm a 2! All are welcome here!

[Cat]

Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "I think I signed up at 50 being conserative 60 is probably closer with all the challenges I am in. Can one of the mods change it for me, please?"

Per month? Can you confirm that you are sure you can read at that volume over the three months of the challenge, as looking at your read shelf it seems an overestimate? In March you read about 30.

[Tricia]

This is my first time. I committed to 12 even though I've been reading about double that. I figured this was a good strategy since some of what I read is graphic novels. I also figured that if I read more than I said, I just wouldn't count them towards tower teams. I would just consider them reads for me or my other challenges. Is that wrong?

[Sonia]

Tricia wrote: "This is my first time. I committed to 12 even though I've been reading about double that. I figured this was a good strategy since some of what I read is graphic novels. I also figured that if I re..."

Nope. I do that sometimes because I tend to binge read series, and some have shorter novellas that can't be used.

[Sonia]

Besides, RL also happens, and sometimes we have to cover for someone and vice-versa. Nothing wrong in my book.

[Cat]

What Sonia said! :)

[Aoife]

This is also my first time playing so I think I said 15 just in case stuff gets in the way but I could do some longer books if I'm beating my own estimates :)

[Denise]

Tricia wrote: "This is my first time. I committed to 12 even though I've been reading about double that. I figured this was a good strategy since some of what I read is graphic novels. I also figured that if I re..."

It is so hard to guess! I'm all over the place. Sometimes 5, sometimes 12. I picked a number in the middle. :)

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

I didn't know what to put for books a week.

My mother is always marking her books read on her kindle, that for some reason is set to my goodreads.

I used to read a book or more a day..but the last few months committing to more than 3-4 a week has been a challenge.
I put 13 a month Maybe I should have done more like 15-20?

[Judith]

your estimate is fine :)

It's just an estimate. If you find yourself running well over, you can always read slightly longer books. Or it may allow you to 'cover' books for someone who might be reading under their estimate for some reason (life happens!)

[Suzanne]

@Mods - would it be possible to lower my books/week to 15? I think that will be less stressful for me and allow me to read longer books.

[Susan A]

Cat wrote: "if 40 feels reasonable for you we'll switch to 40 :)"
I seemed to have made some waves. I can stay at 30. This is new to me so it’s probably best to be conservative

[Mary]

Hi 👋

This is the first Towers I’ve done, not really sure what to expect but I’m excited to check it out!

[Heather]

Moderators of NBRC wrote: "For those stalking this thread, we have a present.

TTX sign ups will be announced via message and in the "All about" thread on April 15, but you can sign up now here
https://forms.gle/xpDNeAjAEPgC..."

Is it possible to change my option about being a captain/ co-captain to no thank you as I think that I will be going travelling for 2 or 3 weeks during the summer now, and I might not have the best signal during that time. Sorry I should have realised it before, I just got so excited about signing up and thought it would be fun to have a role as well, but I don't think the Scottish Highlands are known for having a great signal.

[Sammy]

Heather wrote: " I don't think the Scottish Highlands are known for having a great signal"

I've never had any problems. Though maybe if you're camping in a remote valley somewhere..? I guess it might depend on your provider as well.

[Heather]

Sammy wrote: "Heather wrote: " I don't think the Scottish Highlands are known for having a great signal"

I've never had any problems. Though maybe if you're camping in a remote valley somewhere..? I guess it mi..."

Yeah I already know that there are a few places that I am going to don't have any signal :) I just never thought about it when signing up because I have not decided when exactly we are going.

[Nistha]

This is my first year in the challenge, and also my first GR team challenge. Super excited!

[♞ Pat]

10's --- maybe decades?

[Chales]

I'm reading the amount of books people are committing to per week/month and I feel..well, paltry lol

[Sally906]

Chales wrote: "I'm reading the amount of books people are committing to per week/month and I feel..well, paltry lol"

Don’t - even if you read 1 book, or less, a week, you will be an important team member - because every book, and every page counts. 😀👍

[Suzanne]

IMO the chat, support and friendship are the most contributions to any team. And the book recommendations :)

[Stacey]

Chales wrote: "I'm reading the amount of books people are committing to per week/month and I feel..well, paltry lol"

I felt this way at first, too. Don't worry. It's all about having fun - and balancing out the teams so it can be fun for all.

[Sophie, The other one]

Don't worry about not reading the big numbers!

So long as you are enjoying what you are reading and chatting with your team, then we are very happy to have you on a team.

[Alisha]

Sophie wrote: "Don't worry about not reading the big numbers!

So long as you are enjoying what you are reading and chatting with your team, then we are very happy to have you on a team."

Yes! I committed myself to more books than I usually do for these challenges but that's because I wanted to try to keep up with my Goodreads goals. There will certainly be people on your team that will read way more and way fewer books than you so don't worry.

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

****ANNOUCEMENT******

Regular sign-ups will close on Friday April 21st to allow mods to finalize team rosters.

People who sign-up after Friday will be placed on the Reserve/Replacement player list.

[Yasmine]

Hi y'all! Really excited to join TT for my 3rd time! :))

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Woohoo, we're getting closer :D

[JL]

Hi all. My 2nd TT. Can't wait!

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

*****ANNOUNCEMENT*****

Regular sign-ups are now closed. Any sign ups will now be on our reserve list.

Teams will be finalised over the weekend and will be announced soon

[Melindam]

eXciTTed! ♡ :)

[Michael]

Melindam wrote: "eXciTTed! ♡ :)"

I see what you did there!! :) Love it!! I'm eXciTTed to do TT for the first time!

[Jess]

I'm excited too! This is my first time playing this challenge :)

[Melindam]

Aww, Michael, so nice of you to appreciate my weak pun. ;)

[🐉 PrinZessBookDragon 👑🌶️]

Moderators of NBRC wrote: "*****ANNOUNCEMENT*****

Regular sign-ups are now closed. Any sign ups will now be on our reserve list.

Teams will be finalised over the weekend and will be announced soon"

whooo hoooo! 🥳🎈📚🌟💃🏽🥳

[🐉 PrinZessBookDragon 👑🌶️]

Jess wrote: "I'm excited too! This is my first time playing this challenge :)"

💃🏽🥳🌟📚

[Heather]

Moderators of NBRC wrote: "*****ANNOUNCEMENT*****

Regular sign-ups are now closed. Any sign ups will now be on our reserve list.

Teams will be finalised over the weekend and will be announced soon"

yay!❤️