D&D: Q&A Thread

[C]

C wrote: "For quests, we can only use a book once? (For example, I saw that steps 1 and 3 for quest 1 have min 4 books each. Can I use the same four books for both steps? Would they also cross over into step..."

Hi Donna, any answer to my question? I'm assuming use a book once only, but I don't want to unintentionally lag this challenge. :)

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

C wrote: "For quests, we can only use a book once? (For example, I saw that steps 1 and 3 for quest 1 have min 4 books each. Can I use the same four books for both steps? Would they also cross over into step..."

Your books from Steps 1 & 2 would definitely carry into step 3. You can use them for step 3. I would allow that. It makes perfect sense to use what is planned in the first 2 steps in your plan. If you planned well enough you would have everything you need for the plan in step 3 . If not, add more. These story like tasks will be the only time you will be allowed to reuse books during the challenge.

[C]

Thanks!! Not sure I'll plan it out perfectly, but I have an idea, and we'll see how it goes...

[Jessica]

Donna wrote: "Jessica wrote: "Hi Donna, for step 3 Execute your plan - tell me your plan
Use book titles BUT please use filler words as needed to tell me your plan. Minimum of 4 books.

Do we need to actually re..."

🤣 so sassy, that made me giggle. thanks for clarifying.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Jessica wrote: "Donna wrote: "Jessica wrote: "Hi Donna, for step 3 Execute your plan - tell me your plan
Use book titles BUT please use filler words as needed to tell me your plan. Minimum of 4 books.

Do we need ..."

You may want to read my answer to C's question. It will clarify things further.

[DeeNeez]

Donna, The Glory Hunters spreadsheet for Quest 1 author column errors with “This cell’s contents violate its validation rule”

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

DeeNeez wrote: "Donna, The Glory Hunters spreadsheet for Quest 1 author column errors with “This cell’s contents violate its validation rule”"

fixed

[Shan ~A~]

Hi Donna!

Can security guard = bodyguard?

[Judith]

For the Heist Quest, steps 1 & 3 have a 4 book minimum but I don't see a minimum for step 2.

Is there a minimum number of books we need for that step (well just the 2 required tasks at a minimum)?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Shan ~A~ wrote: "Hi Donna!

Can security guard = bodyguard?"

Yes...

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Judith wrote: "For the Heist Quest, steps 1 & 3 have a 4 book minimum but I don't see a minimum for step 2.

Is there a minimum number of books we need for that step (well just the 2 required tasks at a minimum)?"

I would prefer that everyone participate but I don't know what your team's plan involves. This really depends on your plan. I left that open to your plan. Remember that you each have skills that you may be able to use in your heist. Don't forget about those.

[DeeNeez]

What are the restrictions for books?
Minimum page count?
Are graphic novels allowed?
Manwah? Manga?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

DeeNeez wrote: "What are the restrictions for books?
Minimum page count?
Are graphic novels allowed?
Manwah? Manga?"

See message 1 of the signup page. Click on standard rules.

[DeeNeez]

Donna wrote: "DeeNeez wrote: "What are the restrictions for books?
Minimum page count?
Are graphic novels allowed?
Manwah? Manga?"

See message 1 of the signup page. Click on standard rules."
Thanks!

[❡MaRisa]

Hey Donna,
can I just use the Witch MMCs in the book I read for my Wizard class task? Or does it have to be exactly Wizards?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

❡Risa wrote: "Hey Donna,
can I just use the Witch MMCs in the book I read for my Wizard class task? Or does it have to be exactly Wizards?"

Okay, you have started quite a discussion in my household. In D&D, a male witch would be considered a warlock BUT I don't have that class listed (because I was trying to simplify the game and not have too many choices). So because of that I will default to the closest option which is the Wizard (and Encyclopedia.com backs up this decision). I will allow it based on Encyclopedia.com.

[❡MaRisa]

Donna wrote: "❡Risa wrote: "Hey Donna,
can I just use the Witch MMCs in the book I read for my Wizard class task? Or does it have to be exactly Wizards?"

Okay, you have started quite a discussion in my househol..."

Sorry 🙈 To be fair, I was debating myself if I would count it xD It is a big stretch but thank you so much for counting it 🧡

[Gail]

Hi Donna,

My team was wondering if we plan a heist and we are looking for items to use - are they modern day items (example a car) or more D&D themed items (horse or dragon)? Sorry if this is a dumb question. None of us ever played D&D and we are not sure.

[C]

For quest 1A, do I have to restart quest 1 entirely, or read different books to get a new step 3? Not sure how to proceed.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Gail wrote: "Hi Donna,

My team was wondering if we plan a heist and we are looking for items to use - are they modern day items (example a car) or more D&D themed items (horse or dragon)? Sorry if this is a du..."

Typically, in D&D they are not modern day items BUT one team did take a modern spin on their heist. I have never actually played D&D either. I have, however, been subjected to listening to many hours of it. I will be far more lenient as I know many of you have never played.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

C wrote: "For quest 1A, do I have to restart quest 1 entirely, or read different books to get a new step 3? Not sure how to proceed."

Well, your flour wasn't the right bag of flour. It exploded. You need to find a way to sneak back past the guards and find the right bag. Something a bit more detailed would be helpful. Let me show you what one team did that actually stumped me for a few minutes.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... Message 45 is what they turned in. I had to really get creative in my response to them because they really thought out their plan.

[C]

Ah okay, I see a new tab in the spreadsheet now, so that kinda helps. Am I just reading books for the plan, or do I need to somehow retrieve object again even though I'm ostensibly caught?

I am in awe at that referenced plan; I am not sure I am anywhere that creative at putting titles together lol, but at least I see I can be more verbose with the plan.

[C]

Also, are we allowed to give ourselves spells or items to assist with tasks, even if our character wouldn't normally have them with a normal character setup?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

C wrote: "Ah okay, I see a new tab in the spreadsheet now, so that kinda helps. Am I just reading books for the plan, or do I need to somehow retrieve object again even though I'm ostensibly caught?

I am in..."

You may retrieve objects if you can find a way. I left it open for you to plan. Your character has skills that you can use. Check these out using the link I gave you when you signed up. Or even google will yield other resources that may help you.

[Jessica]

Hi Donna, for quest 2, should we read the books for step 1 first (view spoiler)[so plant or eat the beans (hide spoiler)], then wait for the results of that before starting step 2?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Jessica wrote: "Hi Donna, for quest 2, should we read the books for step 1 first [spoilers removed], then wait for the results of that before starting step 2?"

Nope, you may do all of it and then submit your quest.

[Erica]

For our first task, two of our team members are using their characters' powers. So for our Wizard to cast an unlock spell, can we have him read a book with an open lock on the cover or the word Unlock in the title?
And for our Rogue to use her Eye for Detail/power of perception to find something, can she read a book with the word Brightness in the title?

[Richard]

Hi Donna, it appears in the Blood Bath & Beyond spreadsheet, we can't enter our names in Quest 1

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Erica wrote: "For our first task, two of our team members are using their characters' powers. So for our Wizard to cast an unlock spell, can we have him read a book with an open lock on the cover or the word Unl..."

I will allow creativity in how you want to achieve these tasks so, yes, you may do these things. Show me your creative side, I love seeing it! You have to be able to explain it and have it make sense.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Richard wrote: "Hi Donna, it appears in the Blood Bath & Beyond spreadsheet, we can't enter our names in Quest 1"

fixed

[Alyana]

Would you take this for dirt on the cover? Like it's on the side of the road?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Alyana wrote: "

Would you take this for dirt on the cover? Like it's on the side of the road?"

Dang, Alyana. I really had to zoom in to see the dirt, but I saw it. I will accept it.

[Alyana]

Donna wrote: "Alyana wrote: "

Would you take this for dirt on the cover? Like it's on the side of the road?"

Dang, Alyana. I really had to zoom in to see the dirt, but..."

Haha thank you Donna! I had to stretch everything so my planned books can fit 😁

[Richard]

Hi Donna, is this challenge finished?

[Erica]

Richard wrote: "Hi Donna, is this challenge finished?"

I don't think it is - we just need someone on our team to check us in. I hadn't because I don't want to take responsibility for all the stuff. It's a team effort.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Richard wrote: "Hi Donna, is this challenge finished?"

Nope, sorry. I am just dealing with a lot. I am updating it now. Give me some time and you will all have new tasks.

[Richard]

No rush, I was just checking. Take care.

[Ruth]

Hi Donna… For Chaos Crew’s Quest 2C, books with keys on the cover, does the key have to be the kind that is inserted into a lock, or would a different type of key be acceptable, such as piano keys?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

I was looking more for a lock but they can be odd shaped keys that fit into special locks.

[Alyana]

Hi Donna, just to clarify, for my Quest 2C challenges, do I read for the books for all the trials before the final test? Only in the final test says that I can choose one but not the first four.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Alyana wrote: "Hi Donna, just to clarify, for my Quest 2C challenges, do I read for the books for all the trials before the final test? Only in the final test says that I can choose one but not the first four."

Yes, you are going to be busy for a while. This is a long one.

[Alyana]

Got it.. Thank you..

[Vicki]

Does this works for sun?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

If I were looking for abstract art, maybe. However, I don't actually see the sun. I see the colors of the sun.

[Vicki]

So that's a no? lol OK, thanks anyway.

[RachelG.]

What is "a body horror element"?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

RachelG. wrote: "What is "a body horror element"?"

Have you watched a horror movie? It can be a disfigurement of some type or a mutation. A corruption of some sort. Something unnatural. It may be time to look for a horror novel, folks.

[RachelG.]

Donna wrote: "RachelG. wrote: "What is "a body horror element"?"

Have you watched a horror movie? It can be a disfigurement of some type or a mutation. A corruption of some sort. Something unnatural. It may be ..."

Thanks, that totally makes sense.

[Alaina]

Hi Donna, since I'm a replacement player and I already have my race and class established, do I still need to read those first two books to "choose" my race and class or can I jump into reading for the current quest my team is working on?

[Trisha]

Just checking.

for: 🔑 Read a book with a mirror, doppelgänger, or split personality character

I don't have a split personality character but I do have a character that is all over with everyone. He has multiple wives going at once and always has a girlfriend he's working on. He goes by different names and jobs for every woman.

so if it's anything, it's him splitting himself to be a different person with each name he gives these different women he strings along at the same time.

Book: Don't Let Him In