Hooked on Books discussion

Ask all of your Killer Clown Roundup questions here.

Q: Where is the first place I should look for answers regarding challenge rules?
A: Message 1 of your thread

Q: I don't like clowns but I still want to play. Can I play without pictures?
A: Definitely. Please specify this in your signup post and I will mark this. When you are assigned to (or sign up with a team) your thread will be marked "No Pictures" and you will play the game with no pictures. The only clowns you will see will be on the signup page. If you can get past that ONE picture, you will be good to go.

Q: How many players will be on a team?
A: Three

Q: Can I request to be on a team?
A: Yes, you may sign up as part of a team. Most team requests will be honored UNLESS your reading averages are too extreme. We will tell you if we feel they are an unfair advantage against the other teams. Basically, if multiple members read over 50 books a month, you should reconsider your team.

Q: Is there a time limit for doing each one?
A: No, especially if you are playing non-competitive. If you are playing competitively, obviously you want to rack up points before the end of the game.

Q: Can you read prompts in any order?
A: Of course

Q: Can you use books you've started already?
A: Finish date is what counts in this challenge

Q: Can you a team member read the same book if it works for a task or does it have to different??
A: Of course, you can read the same book! We have had people do buddy reads for this challenge. You get bonus points for different buddy-read tiers, so definitely cash in on those points!

Q: Is all the prompts based on having clowns in it somehow?
A: General prompts. I use the description of the clown to come up with the tasks. So if the clown does something special the tasks may be based on that or something else in the description. No clown tasks. You won’t have to read clown books. I promise.

Q: What can we use for spell-outs?
A: Title, Author, First & Last initial, Series

Q: Do we need to complete the tasks for one chain before going for a different one
A: Unless specified, no. There are some things that are specified as having to be done first. Other than that, you can do chains in any order. You may work on multiple chains at the same time.

Q: Can I listen to audiobooks?
A: Yes, please use the default edition for the page count

Q: Do we need to have completion posts in our threads or is completing the information on the spreadsheet all that is required?
A: Only entering information in the SS is required. Completion posts are not necessary unless you feel like doing extra work.

Q: Can we switch from a competitive team to a noncompetitive team?
A: Yes, but don't make this decision lightly. If you decide to switch you will NOT be able to switch back to competitive. I am NOT taking any more competitive teams. So if your team switches, it is a permanent move. PM me if you decide to switch.

Q: Can it be any type of hunting? Animals, Witches, Vampires, Fugitives, Clues, Killers hunting victims, etc..?
A: Sure

Q: For tags, how may times should they be tagged?
A: A minimum of 10 times

Is all the prompts based on having clowns in it somehow?

General prompts. I use the description of the clown to come up with the tasks. So if the clown does something special the tasks may be based on that or something else in the description. No clown tasks. You won’t have to read clown books. I promise.

Donna wrote: "General prompts. I use the description of the clown to come up with the tasks. So if the clown does something special the tasks may be based on that or something else in the description. No clown t..."

Thank you

Can you a team member read the same book if it works for a task or does it have to different??

🐉 PrinzessBookDragon 👑🌶️ wrote: "Can you a team member read the same book if it works for a task or does it have to different??"

Of course, you can read the same book! We have had people do buddy reads for this challenge. You get bonus points for different buddy-read tiers, so definitely cash in on those points!

Donna wrote: "🐉 PrinzessBookDragon 👑🌶️ wrote: "Can you a team member read the same book if it works for a task or does it have to different??"

Of course, you can read the same book! We have had people do buddy ..."

cool, thanks!

Donna -

For set during an apocalypse, will you accept an MPG of Post Apocalyptic?

Thanks!

Yes

Donna wrote: "Yes"

Thanks!

Is there a time limit for doing each one? And can you read prompts in any order?

Can you use books you've started already?

Kat wrote: "Is there a time limit for doing each one? And can you read prompts in any order?

Can you use books you've started already?"

Is there a time limit for doing each one? No, especially if you are playing non-competitive. If you are playing competitively, obviously you want to rack up points before the end of the game.

can you read prompts in any order? Of course

Can you use books you've started already? Finish date is what counts in this challenge

What can we use for spell-outs? I have looked but can't see the info anywhere. Sorry if I overlooked it!

Sammy wrote: "What can we use for spell-outs? I have looked but can't see the info anywhere. Sorry if I overlooked it!"

Title, Author, First & Last initial, Series

Thank you!

Donna wrote: "Kat wrote: "Is there a time limit for doing each one? And can you read prompts in any order?

Can you use books you've started already?"

Is there a time limit for doing each one? No, especially i..."

Thanks

Hi Donna!! For Read a chain of 3 books where a character goes hunting

Can it be any type of hunting? Animals, Witches, Vampires, Fugitives, Clues, Killers hunting victims, etc..?

Sure

Do we need to complete the tasks for one chain before going for a different one, or is it only the clowns themselves that must be captured before going for another one? (As in, does every team member need to read for the same chain?)

❡Risa wrote: "Do we need to complete the tasks for one chain before going for a different one, or is it only the clowns themselves that must be captured before going for another one?"

Unless specified, no. There are some things that are specified as having to be done first. Other than that, you can do chains in any order. You may work on multiple chains at the same time.

Donna wrote: "❡Risa wrote: "Do we need to complete the tasks for one chain before going for a different one, or is it only the clowns themselves that must be captured before going for another one?"

Unless speci..."

Okay, thanks!

Donna, I have 1984 for the apocalypse task, is it okay if I listen to the audible version George Orwell’s 1984: An Audible Original adaptation?

Alyana wrote: "Donna, I have 1984 for the apocalypse task, is it okay if I listen to the audible version George Orwell’s 1984: An Audible Original adaptation?"

Audiobooks are fine. Use the default page count.

I think that is an abridged version, which is why Alyana is asking. It is about 1/3 the time of the original as an audio book.

It doesn't say that. It says

This adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984 is an immersive listening experience, containing scenes that some may find uncomfortable. Listener discretion is advised.

I may need to revisit this. I asked Alyana to come back here. I was under the impression this was just a regular audiobook.

It's an audible drama with all cast narration. Since it's really hard for me to look for an apocalypse book, I'm trying if I can use that one instead since it's shorter.. If not, I'll keep looking.

That sounds an awful lot like a play, Alyana.

I'm sorry I am gonna have to nix this one.

It's okay. I'll keep looking.

good question - thanks for asking that about the Audible adaptation of 1984

Would you accept that the logo in the upper left corner as sylized flames?

What variations of tickles will you accept? Tickle, Tickling, Tickled?

Will you accept for maniacal grin?

LaurLa wrote: "Would you accept that the logo in the upper left corner as sylized flames?
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On its own, there is a slim chance that it is stylized flames BUT the male MC is a fireman and the title is Melt for Him. It kind of makes sense that it is a flame. You are approved to use it.

Anastasia wrote: "What variations of tickles will you accept? Tickle, Tickling, Tickled?"

I swear I saw another question similar to this with another word. I had to leave and I couldn't find it when I got back. I will answer this for both words.

For all words in titles/series:
I will accept the following endings....
s, ing, ed

Donna wrote: "Anastasia wrote: "What variations of tickles will you accept? Tickle, Tickling, Tickled?"

I swear I saw another question similar to this with another word. I had to leave and I couldn't find it wh..."
Thanks

Anastasia wrote: "Will you accept for maniacal grin?"

yes

Donna wrote: "Anastasia wrote: "Will you accept for maniacal grin?"

yes"
thank you

Donna wrote: "On its own, there is a slim chance that it is stylized flames BUT the male MC is a fireman and the title is Melt for Him. It kind of makes sense that it is a flame. You are approved to use it."

Thanks!

for: Arm 1: Read a chain of 3 books set during an apocalypse

Does it need to be tagged apocalypse, or just set during one? I'm specifically looking at Fight the Tide.

From the precis: "Fight the Tide is a steamy gay romance from Keira Andrews featuring found family, werewolves, the zombie apocalypse, and of course a happy ending (eventually)."

Teresa wrote: "for: Arm 1: Read a chain of 3 books set during an apocalypse

Does it need to be tagged apocalypse, or just set during one? I'm specifically looking at Fight the Tide.

From the p..."

Just set during the apocalypse. You don't have to worry about tags if I don't say tagged.

Donna wrote: "Teresa wrote: "for: Arm 1: Read a chain of 3 books set during an apocalypse

Does it need to be tagged apocalypse, or just set during one? I'm specifically looking at [book:Fight the Tide|203806935..."

Thank you!

Can we bank books?

Alyana wrote: "Can we bank books?"

I am deferring my decision on this until the weekend to give everyone a chance to answer my poll.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3...

Do we need to have completion posts in our threads or is completing the information on the spreadsheet all that is required?

Angie ☯ wrote: "Do we need to have completion posts in our threads or is completing the information on the spreadsheet all that is required?"

Only entering information in the SS is required. Completion posts are not necessary unless you feel like doing extra work.

Thanks!

For those who have the clown Tickles:

The first task is all the letters of TICKLES, not the word tickles in the title/series. Although, the word tickles counts if you manage to find it. LOL!

Donna wrote: "For those who have the clown Tickles:

The first task is all the letters of TICKLES, not the word tickles in the title/series. Although, the word tickles counts if you manage to find it. LOL!"
Now you tell us, just as I've finished my book.