The Lost Challenges discussion

If you have any questions Dawn or I can answer them here

Do you have an idea of start date and will the "show" be called on Fridays?
Sounds fun~ can't wait!

@Melissa I was thinking March 8th and the show will be called in Fridays

*whine* that's so far away.... Just kidding - something to look forward to!!

I love this idea!
Lizz is there a place on the web where we will be able to watch title sequences? In case we've never seen the show before.
Will you be providing the list of tv shows or will it be like Dance Party and the players provide the show?

Jennifer♔Princess Penguin♔ wrote: "I love this idea!
Lizz is there a place on the web where we will be able to watch title sequences? In case we've never seen the show before.
Will you be providing the list of tv shows or will it be..."

I am looking for a site that has the title sequences and I will be providing the list

❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ wrote: "Jennifer♔Princess Penguin♔ wrote: "I love this idea!
Lizz is there a place on the web where we will be able to watch title sequences? In case we've never seen the show before.
Will you be providin..."

Great!

This one looks like it maybe helpful:The 60 Coolest TV Show Title Sequences of All Time

Will you put up the list of possible shows ahead of time?

Mary wrote: "Will you put up the list of possible shows ahead of time?"

Yes we will.

Question for the Name points, is the character in the book supposed the match the name of a character on the show or the star who plays the character? I thought character but then reread the wording in the rules and wasn't sure so I wanted to verify, thanks! :D

It has to match the main character on the show

❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ wrote: "It has to match the main character on the show"

Thanks Lizz!

Also it will be "main" main characters not every regular character will be accepted. Some shows that would open it up to too many names.

How long is this challenge going to last?

Eight weeks,

Thanks

I've noticed in the threads lots of peopel are unsure of the points so I am going to post an example.

Let's say the show New Girl was called.

The Cheat sheet would look something like this:

New Girl-2011
Title Sequence


Shelf: Contemporary
Cover: Has a frame, a bed, a city scape
Plot: Character is a Teacher, Involves roommates
Title: New, Girl(s)
Name: Jessica, Nick, Schmidt, Winston
Setting: 2011 , Los Angeles


Here are some possible books to read:


= 5 points. 1 for shelf + 4 for girl in title

= 12 points. 1 for shelf + 6 for setting (2011) + 5 for character named Nick

= 11 points. 1 for shelf + 6 for setting (2011) + 4 for Girls in title

= 15 points. 1 for shelf + 6 for setting (2011) + 5 for author named Jessica + 3 for plot

= 12 points. + 6 for setting (2011) + 4 for girl in title + 2 for cover has a frame.

Thanks Dawn to posting that

That example explains the points a lot. I do have one question and it may be retarded but what does the day 1, day 2 etc. mean?

Team Points
Day 1 or 2 = 4pt
Day 3 or 4 = 3pt
Day 5 or 6 = 2pt
Day 7 or 8 = 1pt
9 days or beyond no points.

If you team finished in 1 or 2 days your team gets 4 points and so on.

and your Individual points and Team points are added

EX:
If everyone on your team reads a book that will get 15 points and y'all finished in two days your team gets 4 points
So your team will have
60 points + 4 points for finishing in two day so your team has a grand total of 64 points

I hope that help

Yep, thanks I figured that's what it meant but you know what they say about assuming lol =]

Your Welcome

OK so the year that works for setting for a show is just the 1st year it was on?

Mary wrote: "OK so the year that works for setting for a show is just the 1st year it was on?"

Yes

Thanks for the info Dawn. Very helpful.

Quick question if one team member doesn't finish their book on time is the team scoreless for that week or only the one player?

For cover, when it says "item on cover links to title sequence or song" does that mean anything that is mentioned in the theme song or is shown in the title sequence will work or will there be a set list of items from which to choose?

Jenne wrote: "Quick question if one team member doesn't finish their book on time is the team scoreless for that week or only the one player?"

The team will be scoreless until the player finishes. If it takes longer the team just won't get the team finish bonus for the week but the team will get points for each players books.

Megan wrote: "For cover, when it says "item on cover links to title sequence or song" does that mean anything that is mentioned in the theme song or is shown in the title sequence will work or will there be a se..."

This is a catergory where you could think outside the box and get points, but not for anything. We will provide a few key things from the title sequence you could tie to the cover. But would be willing to accept others not on our list. (Unlike names that would have to be on our list) But it needs to be something important to the show or sequence. i.e. Walking Dead has a scene of a badge lying in the grass. I would take badge but not grass.

Will the cheat sheet be posted at the same time as the show or will it be posted a little bit later, like Dance Party did it?

we will try and post a cheat sheet at the same time as the show

Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "Megan wrote: "For cover, when it says "item on cover links to title sequence or song" does that mean anything that is mentioned in the theme song or is shown in the title sequence will work or will..."

Thanks, that helps me. I do have just one more question about the title sequences. A lot of shows will change up their intros and I was wondering if any season's intro works or just season one? Also, does the same rule apply to the plot or will that work the same as the names?

I would take any season title sequences and for the plot out it is the main plot of the show

Just to expand on what Lizz said for plot. It needs to be about the show. If in one episode someone learns to ride a bike that wouldn't be enough of the shows focus to tie to a book. It needs to be something that connect to any given episode or a season in general.

Are rereads allowed if it's been more than say a year since we read them? I wouldn't mind listening to some Sookie Stackhouse books again especially since I paid for them on audible.

Mary wrote: "Are rereads allowed if it's been more than say a year since we read them? I wouldn't mind listening to some Sookie Stackhouse books again especially since I paid for them on audible."

yes rereads are fine but you have to really reread them not just the good parts

A quick question. As for point given based on day, what if I read and finish the book in one day, but it is Friday. So I'll get 2pt, right? I assume we start on Monday.

If your whole team gets done reading and reviewing on Friday and then yes your team will get 2pt.

Gisbelle wrote: "A quick question. As for point given based on day, what if I read and finish the book in one day, but it is Friday. So I'll get 2pt, right? I assume we start on Monday."

The item will be posted on Fridays though, not Monday.

Thanks.

Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "Gisbelle wrote: "A quick question. As for point given based on day, what if I read and finish the book in one day, but it is Friday. So I'll get 2pt, right? I assume we start on Monday."

The item ..."

I see :) But item is posted just so we can prepare for Monday the following week, right? Or It starts right away?

Gisbelle wrote: "Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "Gisbelle wrote: "A quick question. As for point given based on day, what if I read and finish the book in one day, but it is Friday. So I'll get 2pt, right? I assume we sta..."

You start reading Friday after the show is posted

Perfect. Thanks guys!

Your welcome

With the plot point for family drama- what would qualify? Does have to be explored throughout the book or can it be a result of an important plot twist that isn't revealed until the end?

Katie wrote: "With the plot point for family drama- what would qualify? Does have to be explored throughout the book or can it be a result of an important plot twist that isn't revealed until the end?"

I'd be ok with it not being revealed until the end. You can put that in a spoiler in your review.