T/O: Ouija Board (Q&A)

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Amanda wrote: "Donna wrote: "Amanda wrote: "A different book needs to be read for each task and chain right? Like we cant use a book that meets a task in chain 1 and use that some book for a task in chain 2.

& f..."

It's important to ask questions if you don't know how to play. I would rather you ask than blindly assume you know.

[Kelly (Maybedog)]

Amanda wrote: "What books met Belle's special rule? (minimum 1 per person): I'm new to this challenge - can someone clarify what this means? I've read over the rules and instructions but am still confused lol
..."

It means a book that is outside your normal reading, something that usually is unappealing to you. So, for example, I hate books with sports themes. So if one task said to read something with two brothers, I might decide to read a sports-themed book with two brothers.

Other examples are if you never read nonfiction you could use a book that is nonfiction for a task. It doesn't mean you have to use something you hate, but it needs to be outside your comfort zone. So you could choose a book that sounds kind of good but that you'd never normally read.

Does that make sense? I can give you more specific examples if you'd like.

Only one of your books each time needs to fit this rule but it must or you'll get a consequence. A bad one. :)

If you're non-competitive, you might not have to use Belle's rule though. You'll have to check the rules.

[Amanda]

Kelly (Maybedog) wrote: "Amanda wrote: "What books met Belle's special rule? (minimum 1 per person): I'm new to this challenge - can someone clarify what this means? I've read over the rules and instructions but am still c..."

ahh okay, I understand now. Thanks so much 😊

[Kelly (Maybedog)]

Oh, and the rule doesn't apply to bonus books or minigames (they'll let you know when it's a game).

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

I already posted all of this in her thread when I posted her tasks.

Please, let the mods answer the questions. I know you are trying to help and you are correct with what you are saying. The only reason that I am asking is that we recently had an issue because one person was telling another "the rules" and she was wrong. But she insisted she was right and things got out of control. I would prefer if we just left the mods to monitor the rules for now. Again, thank you for trying to help and save us time. You are wonderful for even attempting to help us out. We really appreciate it.

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa), Bibliotherapist]

Donna wrote: "Folks, I am human. I forget things too. If you notice something that I forgot or see something that is obviously wrong, please let me know. Yes, I said that the NC teams didn't have to follow Belle..."

It's okay! Our team was ready to appease Belle regardless, lol.

[danielle]

Hi - quick question. So I have a prompt looking for a white cover. This cover looks white to me, but tineye calls it gray. So can I use it for the prompt or does tineye have to agree?



Or, how about this one? Same issue.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

I usually use tineye to get the %, not necessarily the cover. Personally, the top is white and the bottom is grey.

[danielle]

MN Lisa wrote: "I usually use tineye to get the %, not necessarily the cover. Personally, the top is white and the bottom is grey."

Thanks Lisa! Yeah, that top one is my 1st pick since we have a BR for it and I was hoping it would work somewhere this month!

[Kelly (Maybedog)]

I'm so sorry, Donna, I know you're absolutely right. I'll refrain in the future. Thank you for being so nice about it!

[Alyana]

Hi, for an eye on the cover - this is just an eye? Or would you accept eyes as well?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Alyana wrote: "Hi, for an eye on the cover - this is just an eye? Or would you accept eyes as well?"

plurals are always fine...so multiples are allowed

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

Do i read one book per chain as an individual player or just one book per toy?

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

Jayme(theghostreader) wrote: "Do i read one book per chain as an individual player or just one book per toy?"

One per Chain.

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

Ok

[Alyana]

Donna wrote: "Alyana wrote: "Hi, for an eye on the cover - this is just an eye? Or would you accept eyes as well?"

plurals are always fine...so multiples are allowed"

Thank you...

[Michelle]

For this one:

14. Nightmare VHS Game (Atmosfear)

For the Level tasks, do we all have to do the same task or can we choose whichever one we want?

[Kat]

14. Nightmare VHS Game (Atmosfear)

For 3 - Choose one:
Read a book with an eye on the cover.
Read a book with “eye(s), watch, vision, look, or see” in the title, subtitle, or series name.
Read a book where someone is being watched, followed, or surveilled.

Can it be watch within the title? The Death Watcher is the one I wanna use

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Michelle wrote: "For this one:

14. Nightmare VHS Game (Atmosfear)

For the Level tasks, do we all have to do the same task or can we choose whichever one we want?"

No, you do not have to do the same task. You are all reading independently

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Kat wrote: "14. Nightmare VHS Game (Atmosfear)

For 3 - Choose one:
Read a book with an eye on the cover.
Read a book with “eye(s), watch, vision, look, or see” in the title, subtitle, or series name.
Read a b..."

The second task has watch as one of the options and it can be in the title, subtitle or series name.

[Kat]

Donna wrote: "Kat wrote: "14. Nightmare VHS Game (Atmosfear)

For 3 - Choose one:
Read a book with an eye on the cover.
Read a book with “eye(s), watch, vision, look, or see” in the title, subtitle, or series na..."

I know, just meant cos it was within the word not on its own.

[Jessica]

For Zuni, do we need to complete all of these tasks for step 1?

Step One: Collect items for binding spell
Read a chain of 3 books with paper on the cover
Read a chain of 3 books with candles on the cover
Read a chain of 3 books with black covers (min 50%)
Read a chain of 3 books with a string on the cover or in the text
Read a chain of 3 books that start and end with a letter in BINDING OIL

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Yes, you do. This game alternates with the toys. Some toys require more than others. You wouldn't want your spell to fail...

Besides, have you seen the movie? That little guy is terrifying.

[Beth]

For the task to read a book with "Dark" MPG... is that only Dark, or is Dark Romance, Dark Academia, etc allowed?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Beth wrote: "For the task to read a book with "Dark" MPG... is that only Dark, or is Dark Romance, Dark Academia, etc allowed?"

Any version will be allowed as long as Dark is in the MPG.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Kat wrote: "Donna wrote: "Kat wrote: "14. Nightmare VHS Game (Atmosfear)

For 3 - Choose one:
Read a book with an eye on the cover.
Read a book with “eye(s), watch, vision, look, or see” in the title, subtitle..."

Kat...
My rule of thumb is that if it doesn't change the meaning of the word, I don't care. A watcher is a person who watches so I will allow it.

[Mrsgeo]

Read a chain of 3 books with candles on the cover

Does it mean there has to be more than 1 candle? My first choice book only has 1 & I don't want to read it & then discover there needs to be more.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Mrsgeo wrote: "Read a chain of 3 books with candles on the cover

Does it mean there has to be more than 1 candle? My first choice book only has 1 & I don't want to read it & then discover there needs to be more."

You are overcomplicated it. I don't care how many candles are on the cover as long as there are/is candles on the cover. One is fine.

[Mrsgeo]

Donna wrote: "Mrsgeo wrote: "Read a chain of 3 books with candles on the cover

Does it mean there has to be more than 1 candle? My first choice book only has 1 & I don't want to read it & then discover there ne..."
Thanks for the reply. It was what I expected but I just wanted to be sure. It was a moot point anyway. I was so fixated on finding more birthday candles that I missed the cupcakes with candles on top.

[Kat]

Donna wrote: "Kat wrote: "Donna wrote: "Kat wrote: "14. Nightmare VHS Game (Atmosfear)

For 3 - Choose one:
Read a book with an eye on the cover.
Read a book with “eye(s), watch, vision, look, or see” in the tit..."

Ok some challenges are very specific though so best to ask than read something not allowed

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Kat wrote: "Donna wrote: "Kat wrote: "Donna wrote: "Kat wrote: "14. Nightmare VHS Game (Atmosfear)

For 3 - Choose one:
Read a book with an eye on the cover.
Read a book with “eye(s), watch, vision, look, or s..."

Yeah, but we are very generous around here. Most of the time...

[RachelG.]

Can I please get access to the spreadsheet for the indiv. challenge: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

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

Thank you! I'm excited to get started.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

RachelG. wrote: "Can I please get access to the spreadsheet for the indiv. challenge: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

My thread: https://www.goo..."

Sorry your request was buried in my email. I gave you access.

[RachelG.]

Donna wrote: "RachelG. wrote: "Can I please get access to the spreadsheet for the indiv. challenge: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

My thread..."

Thank you!

[Anastasia]

For the Jumanji game, does each player roll for 3 tasks or does one player roll and we read one task each from the three?

[Alyana]

For this task, do we post it on the ss or in our thread?

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

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Anastasia wrote: "For the Jumanji game, does each player roll for 3 tasks or does one player roll and we read one task each from the three?"

The team only submits once with 3 dice rolls. You will each read for one task.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Alyana wrote: "For this task, do we post it on the ss or in our thread?

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

Oh sweetheart, this is a glitch. This is NOT a separate book. It means that you have to stop reading what you are reading. Unless it fits the glitch also, you have to pick a new book. Whatever you read has to fit your current task AND the glitch. If you were lucky enough to finish your descent, you are safe. If not, you will have to change your book to fit both.

[Alyana]

Donna wrote: "Alyana wrote: "For this task, do we post it on the ss or in our thread?

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

Oh..."

Oh I finished the books for our current task and the book that I just finished fits the glitch.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

If you finished all three steps before the glitch was posted you don’t need to worry about it. Anyone who was still reading will need to change their book for the step they were working on.

[Alyana]

Donna wrote: "If you finished all three steps before the glitch was posted you don’t need to worry about it. Anyone who was still reading will need to change their book for the step they were working on."

Got it :)

[Kelly (Maybedog)]

The toymaster has said the game will end soon because it's November but does anyone know the exact date?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Nov 30th is the last day of the competitive challenge.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

You have the option of playing noncompetitively

as a full team
2 player team (if someone decides they don't want to play but the rest want to continue)
play individually

[RachelG.]

Should we report how our book fits a glitch in the Justification section of the ss?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Yes