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Team 4: Macabre Mauraders
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Ashley
Emeli
Christine
Team Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Each Team will have 3 Passes for the Bonus tasks. If a member can't read, they can use the pass (Zero points for the Member) and/or another member can read a book. 3 times only!! Use your passes wisely!
Used: 1
Balance: 2
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How about the Macabre Mauraders for a team name? Any suggestions?
Hi! Teamies :) I like the name and to be honest, I couldn't come up with anything better. How about you Emeli?
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Alright Marauders, I wanted to let you know that I have a trip to Japan Sept 3rd - Sept 11th. I plan on having Wi-Fi and my iPad etc., so I shouldn't have a problem checking in. But I thought I would see if either one of you wanted to claim any particular monsters? I was hoping to line up a couple of books in advance for the long flights.
Thanks, Christine
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@Christine: I am happy to play this out however works best for you. I found that when I did this challenge last time with just a partner, it work really well for us to add books as we went, because we often could use a book for several different monsters. That being said, I know some people are better with upfront planning, and since I can go either way, I'll leave it up to you and Emeli.
I usually read around 5 books a week, but I tend to go a bit slower the second half of the year due to work, so it could be more like 3 books a week. I don't want to go claiming all over if you guys are slower readers. Should we do a claiming limit? Or just wing it? I'm happy to remove any claims if someone reads something that works for something I claimed, lol
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There are a lot of crossbows and swords, so we could maybe move those around a bit as we read for them?
Does either of you have a book you know you want to read that works for something? We could start with those.
I am wide open. I'll pick a couple of books tomorrow and tentatively fill them in on our worksheet and we can go from there. I am excited to start!
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I will probably grab things as I find them! Have you heard from Emeli? I sent her a friend request, which she accepted, and a message but she didn't say anything back!
sorry for being Mia i dont have anything special planned n t i will do as Ashley grab things as i find them
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PS - I don't know what genres you all like to read, but I started this series thinking I would just read the first and maybe use the next books for this challenge.... and I flew through it and it had TONS of weapons AND monsters. So far throughout the series I've had Cyclops, Selki, Basilisk, Minotaur, and maybe more!
Of Flesh & Bone Series
Hi Emeli!Thanks for the info Ashley. I think I actually have the first book in that series somewhere. I'll take a look for it.
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Let me know if you need me to move some books around. I don't know what you read while you were on vacation, but if you need a spot I took, I have some other options for most of them.
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A Boggart is a shape-shifting creature that will assume the form of whatever most frightens the person who encounters it. Nobody knows what a Boggart looks like if nobody is there to see it, although it continues to exist, usually giving evidence of its presence by rattling, shaking or scratching the object in which it is hiding. Boggarts particularly like confined spaces, but may also be found lurking in woods and around shadowy corners.
The spell that defeats a Boggart can be tricky, because it involves making the creature into a figure of fun, so that fear can be dispelled in amusement.
1. Read a book that is MPG Humor
2. Read a book where the MC laughs
3. Read a book with Author's initials in HUMOR
4. Read a book where a character thinks they are funny but they really aren't!
Books must be read for this Bonus Monster and checked in before continuing with your regular monsters!
You have until Saturday, September 16th 11:59 pm (Your time zone)
Thank you, I had a great trip :)I have a book for the Boggart and started to add it to the spread sheet. I will have it done tonight or tomorrow. As long as we need to finish Boggart first, I will work on adding my vacation books tomorrow.
For Boggart I am using task 3. Read a book with Author's initials in HUMOR.
My book is Tell Her Story by Margot Hunt. It is an audio book. I did the page conversation and here is the math:
252 mins = 172 x 150 Words = 25,800 words divided by 250 = 103.2 pages. If my math looks wrong, let me know. I have a back up book. Thank you!
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MC Zahra does this: "The seriousness of his voice has me curling over and laughing."
I posted my book for the Boggart. My books will normally be longer than that. Sorry!
I created the completion post for the Boggart. Great work Teamies!
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Hey Ashley - I started to add stuff and I don't have anything specific that I need to use anywhere in particular, except Golem, and I already entered that book on the spreadsheet.Go crazy!
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An imp is a European mythological being similar to a fairy or demon, frequently described in folklore and superstition. The word may perhaps derive from the term ympe, used to denote a young grafted tree.
Imps in general are susceptible to the effects of Spirit.
1. Read a book with a ghost in the story
2. MC can see and talk to ghosts
3. Title starts with any of the letters from SPIRIT.
4. Read a book where a séance is performed
Books must be read for this Bonus Monster and checked in before continuing with your regular monsters!
You have until Tuesday, September 26th 11:59 pm (Your time zone)
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Thank you. I was going to try her tonight after work if nothing was posted.
im here i will find something for task 3
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Should we use our pass?? I have a book that will work that I can finish today.
Thanks Emeli!Ashley - you have a book to use? Otherwise I can find something quick. I am off work today and could find something to finish in a day. I'm running my sister to work and will find something as soon as I get home. I'm sure I could use it in another spot if you complete one also :)
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I'll check back to see if she has checked in and then will update your SS!
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The redcap is a type of malevolent, murderous goblin found in Border folklore. He is said to inhabit ruined castles along the Anglo-Scottish border, especially those that were the scenes of tyranny or wicked deeds and is known for soaking his cap in the blood of his victims. He is also known as Redcomb and Bloody Cap.
Redcaps had a set of superstitions intricately interweaving with one another. In particular, they believed even numbers were unlucky, and thus would only carry odd numbers of coins and formed groups with an odd number of members.
1. Read a book with a number in the title
2. Read a book with a castle on the cover
3. Read a book with a red cover
4. Read a book with a hat/cap on the cover
Books must be read for this Bonus Monster and checked in before continuing with your regular monsters!
You have until Tuesday, October 10th 11:59 pm (Your time zone)
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If Jesa doesn't show up, you guys get a pass regardless!! (She hasn't responded to my message yet)
Namita wrote: "Team 4: This round, you don't need to use your Pass. If Jesa doesn't show up, you guys get a pass regardless!! (She hasn't responded to my message yet)"
Thank you!
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Welcome to HOB's Annual Monster Hunt!!
Duration: Sep 1st to Nov 30th
Rules:
1. There are 50 Monsters + 6 Bonus Monsters to hunt for the next three months. Each monster has the weapons that can kill them listed. Since I’m the Mistress of the Hunt, you’ll find some unorthodox weapons.
2. Read books that will have the weapon(s) listed for the Monster on the Cover or in text or simply read a book with that monster.
3. There is no particular order, you can Hunt as you please.
4. HOB Standard Challenge Rules apply.
5. Bonus Monsters are worth surprise points.
6. Everyone on the Team has to read for the Bonus Monster. Reading for the same task is allowed.
7. Divide and Conquer. Apart from the Bonus, each Monster can only be read by 1 Hunter.
8. Hunters have to read for the Bonus Monster/check-in before moving onto the regular hunting.
Bonus Monster Rules
1. You get 5 days to read for the Bonus Monster and Check in!
2. You have to start the book after the Bonus Monster task has been posted
3. You can't use the same book for the Regular Monster and the Bonus
4. Remember this is Competitve Challenge!
5. Reading for the same task is allowed
6. Have Fun!!!