T/O: Ouija Board (Q&A)

[Shan ~A~]

ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "MN Lisa wrote: "Shan ~A~ wrote: "This is usually a yes, but just to be sure, are plurals excepted for words in text?"

Yes. Dolls don’t care if there’s one shadow or many shadows—either way, someth..."

I love this response, lol.



Please don't encourage them. 🤣🤪

[HOB, ALL HOB MODS]

Belladonna Belle:
"Shan A, you are absolutely right… we don’t need encouragement. Encouragement is for the faint of heart. We, my dear, run on terror, dread, and the delicious sound of toys rattling in the dark. Save your sweet words — they won’t protect anyone now that the game has begun."

[Shan ~A~]

HOB wrote: "Belladonna Belle:
"Shan A, you are absolutely right… we don’t need encouragement. Encouragement is for the faint of heart. We, my dear, run on terror, dread, and the delicious sound of toys rattlin..."

😱😱😱😱

[Michalina]

Hi,
would you consider this as steel on the cover, we were thinking if the crown was made of steel...

[Kari]

HOB wrote: "Individual and NC do not have to abide by Belle's Rule..."

Thank you 😀!!

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa), Bibliotherapist]

Shan ~A~ wrote: "HOB wrote: "Belladonna Belle:
"Shan A, you are absolutely right… we don’t need encouragement. Encouragement is for the faint of heart. We, my dear, run on terror, dread, and the delicious sound of ..."

LOL, Shan A! You provoked them ;)

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Michalina wrote: "Hi,
would you consider this as steel on the cover, we were thinking if the crown was made of steel...
"

Unlike gold or silver, steel was difficult to work into delicate shapes, so it was rarely used for display crowns — more for hidden reinforcement or sacred symbolism. I am going to have to say no on this.

[Michalina]

Got it, thank you!

[danielle]

Question... when I look at the format to use when in the Check-In thread, I have a question on one piece. For "Toy Chest answer:" is that the roll for the toy we are submitting for, or should we have a new roll in that field?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

New spin

[danielle]

Donna wrote: "New spin"

excellent, thanks!

[❡MaRisa]

Regarding the words related to observation or recording: watch, see, listen, tape, voice, message, view, eye, etc.
Would tale also count? Since a tale could be someone's (embelished or dramatized) observation of something that happened... and in german (the book I want it to fit is in german A Tale of Foxes and Moons) a tale is "Erzählung", which is also a synonym for a report, which could count as a recording, no? 🤓

[Jessica]

For Chucky Step 2, do we pick one of the two chains to do, or do we need to do both?

[danielle]

Jessica wrote: "For Chucky Step 2, do we pick one of the two chains to do, or do we need to do both?"

I'm super curious about this too!

[Jessica]

I see that there is a new column on spreadsheet for "Outside Comfort Zone." Do we need to put the reason why in the Justification or just check the box?

[Dede]

Jessica wrote: "I see that there is a new column on spreadsheet for "Outside Comfort Zone." Do we need to put the reason why in the Justification or just check the box?"

I noticed that also!

[HOB, ALL HOB MODS]

❡MaRisa wrote: "Regarding the words related to observation or recording: watch, see, listen, tape, voice, message, view, eye, etc.
Would tale also count? Since a tale could be someone's (embelished or dramatized) ..."

We may need to consult on this and get back to you.

[HOB, ALL HOB MODS]

Jessica wrote: "For Chucky Step 2, do we pick one of the two chains to do, or do we need to do both?"

You were meant to do both tasks. I know our wording could have been better so please forgive us for this.

[HOB, ALL HOB MODS]

Oh, so you wanted more work? Very well, I’ve given you a shiny new Justification Column.
Idle hands, after all, make such tempting playthings for my toys. 🧸🔪

Now, perhaps you’ll spend less time whining about columns and more time focusing on your tasks… before the toys decide you deserve a special penalty of their own.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

❡MaRisa wrote: "Regarding the words related to observation or recording: watch, see, listen, tape, voice, message, view, eye, etc.
Would tale also count? Since a tale could be someone's (embelished or dramatized) ..."

🪡 Belle’s ribbon curls tighter as she reads your note, her glassy eyes gleaming.

“Oh… what a delicious question,” she whispers, tracing the word ‘tale’ with one porcelain finger.

“A tale,”she croons, “isn’t that just a memory… dressed in lace and lies?”

She twirls a lock of hair. “Whether it’s whispered by firelight or scribbled in blood, a tale records something, doesn’t it? A moment. A message. A warning.”

Toymaker Donna chuckles in the dark.

“If they argue,” she says, “just remind them: not all records are made with machines. Some… are carved into the minds of those who dared to listen.”

Belle nods.
“Yes, tale counts.”

And then she leans in, too close, too cold.
“But only if you promise… to tell it well.”

[Angie ☯]

Is there a specific way that Belle and the Toymakers would like to see the Bonuses recorded on the spreadsheet?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Angie ☯ wrote: "Is there a specific way that Belle and the Toymakers would like to see the Bonuses recorded on the spreadsheet?"

Sorry, I forgot to it under your toys. It is there now.

[Angie ☯]

Thanks!

[❡MaRisa]

yay thanks for letting it count 🫶🏼

[danielle]

Question… If I have to do extra books for a curse, and 1 book meets Belle’s Rule, would that count for the toy/object since it’s in the same round?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

danielle wrote: "Question… If I have to do extra books for a curse, and 1 book meets Belle’s Rule, would that count for the toy/object since it’s in the same round?"

Curse books do NOT count as they are not Toy/object tasks. These are separate from your regular tasks.

[danielle]

Donna wrote: "danielle wrote: "Question… If I have to do extra books for a curse, and 1 book meets Belle’s Rule, would that count for the toy/object since it’s in the same round?"

Curse books do NOT count as th..."

K, thanks

[danielle]

I'm new to HOB, I have a question about buddy reads. Is tier 1 a formal one, and tier 2 one of the IBRs?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

danielle wrote: "I'm new to HOB, I have a question about buddy reads. Is tier 1 a formal one, and tier 2 one of the IBRs?"

[danielle]

Donna wrote: "danielle wrote: "I'm new to HOB, I have a question about buddy reads. Is tier 1 a formal one, and tier 2 one of the IBRs?"


"
Thank you so much!! I tried searching, obviously not well!!

[Alyana]

Are character names allowed for spellouts?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Alyana wrote: "Are character names allowed for spellouts?"

No

[Beth]

1. For a chain, can all three team members read the same book? (I’m guessing no but figured it’s worth asking.)

2. For the rule about using a formal Buddy read for a thread, can we use a past FBR?

3. Belle’s Rule: our current task includes 3 chains with 3 books each. Do all books need to be out of comfort zone (9 books)? Or does each player read a “Belle’s Rule” book(3 books)? OR does only member have to comply (1 book)?

Thanks!

[danielle]

Donna wrote: "danielle wrote: "I'm new to HOB, I have a question about buddy reads. Is tier 1 a formal one, and tier 2 one of the IBRs?"


"
This was helpful! But I see in our SS, a tier 2 only gives 5 points, not 8.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

danielle wrote: "Donna wrote: "danielle wrote: "I'm new to HOB, I have a question about buddy reads. Is tier 1 a formal one, and tier 2 one of the IBRs?"


"
This was helpful! But I see in our SS, a tier 2 only giv..."

Really? I will take a look. It may be a typo. If it is, then I will adjust all the spreadsheets accordingly. Thanks for letting me know.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Beth wrote: "1. For a chain, can all three team members read the same book? (I’m guessing no but figured it’s worth asking.)

2. For the rule about using a formal Buddy read for a thread, can we use a past FBR?..."

1. Yes, you may even request a Buddy Read thread and get those extra points
2. Let's stick with the current ones for now
3. Belle's Rule is one book per player per toy/object. You can choose which task to apply it to.

[Jessica]

Can BRs be retroactive? Two of us on my team just read the same book, but we also already checked in for new toy/object.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Jessica wrote: "Can BRs be retroactive? Two of us on my team just read the same book, but we also already checked in for new toy/object."

If you request a BR thread and discuss the book (and meet the requirements), I will give you the points.

[Jessica]

Just trying to understand. If we start a BR with 2 people (2 points each), and someone else ends up joining the BR prior to the game ending, would we then change the tier of the BR and therefore more points or would it stay the same?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

If you contribute more to the conversation after they join, you may change the tier. Otherwise, no. It should be a real discussion between all parties. Talk about your favorite parts of the book, laugh, and have fun.

[Beth]

Is this the right get thread to request a BR thread? Our team agreed on a book we’d like to read together to fulfill one of our chains.

[danielle]

What are the rules for a SPELLOUT? I don't want to assume since I know some games can be different.

[Jessica]

For SPELLOUT are these all good to use and do Articles count?

Title
Series Name
AFN
ALN
Publisher

Am I missing anything else?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Jessica wrote: "For SPELLOUT are these all good to use?

Title
Series Name
AFN
ALN
Publisher

Am I missing anything else?"

We do not allow the publisher here. Unless otherwise specified, it is only Title, Author initials (first & last only), and series name.

[Kat]

So each toy you get. I started a book during the first toys time. Can I use the book I’m currently reading for the second toy? I don’t know if it means started and finished challenge as in from 1st September or each toy time period.

[Beth]

Beth wrote: "Is this the right get thread to request a BR thread? Our team agreed on a book we’d like to read together to fulfill one of our chains."

Bump

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Kat wrote: "So each toy you get. I started a book during the first toys time. Can I use the book I’m currently reading for the second toy? I don’t know if it means started and finished challenge as in from 1st..."

If you started it after the challenge started, you can use it.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Beth wrote: "Beth wrote: "Is this the right get thread to request a BR thread? Our team agreed on a book we’d like to read together to fulfill one of our chains."

Bump"

Sorry, we missed you, Beth. No, we have a BR request thread.

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

[Kat]

For technology fails can I use this? As it mentions an online experiment going awry although by sounds of it may only be In book once RISK!

And doll in the title All in a Doctor’s Day: A collection of short medical stories

Can I use those birth please

[Sammy]

Question about BR points... The image in the rules says tier 2 is 8 points, but the SS formula has it set to 5. Which one is it supposed to be?