Hooked on Books discussion

Ask at YOUR OWN PERIL
Honestly, I don't really recommend it....

Ashley wrote: "Ask at YOUR OWN PERIL
Honestly, I don't really recommend it...."

I’m game 😂😂😂

Can I use books from the tasks for my spellout as well? Or are they on top of my tasks?

And my core tasks is “Read a book by an author you’ve never read before” As an easy participant I have to read optionals 1 & 2

Am I right in thinking these two optionals are to “read new for me authors” as well - but each of them have to be different - so three authors I have never read before in total?

I can’t see any other hints on the spreadsheet like author I’ve never read published in October or 2025 as given in your example.

Ok - that’s it - waiting for the sword to fall or an answer - which ever come a first 😂😂😂😱

Sally906 wrote: "Can I use books from the tasks for my spellout as well? Or are they on top of my tasks?"

Nope, no double-dipping allowed. Because you asked, you, specifically, now must include an extra line in every justification this month declaring your undying love for me. Consider it your penance for obvious questions!

As far as your second question - this is your one opportunity to... rethink asking me... If you do choose to ask again... I will answer you.... maybe.

Gulp!

Oh great and mighty moderator - I bow to your ruling with a happy heart and admiration.

What is the Chaos bonus?

⭐ Chaos Bonus — Parameters (Sort Of)

This bonus is awarded when… well… something happens. Maybe it’s how you interpret a task. Maybe it’s what book you pick. Maybe it’s what you post at 2 a.m. when your brain has fully dissolved into alphabet soup.

Just know this: Chaos is noticed.
Not necessarily rewarded… but noticed.

The only solid parameter?
If you try to game the system, you definitely won't get it.

(Probably.)

🔥 MAYHEM Award — "Criteria" (If You Can Call It That)

This one goes to someone who embodies the true spirit of mayhem. That could mean:

Doing something unhinged in a productive way
Surprising the mods (not always a good idea)
A creative choice that nobody asked for but everyone remembers
Accidentally causing a butterfly-effect disaster

Or maybe it's none of those things.
Maybe it's the vibe.
Maybe it's fate.
Maybe it's a dartboard.

You'll never know.
We'll never admit it.

But you could win it.

I just want to check that my SS is operating as designed, no points came up for Devoted in Death in the spellout
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Catsalive wrote: "I just want to check that my SS is operating as designed, no points came up for Devoted in Death in the spellout
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/......"

Your date was Dec 3 2026

Ashley wrote: "Catsalive wrote: "I just want to check that my SS is operating as designed, no points came up for Devoted in Death in the spellout
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/......"

Groan! I guess the answer is, yes, the SS is working perfectly, but I'm broken.

Ashley wrote: "⭐ Chaos Bonus — Parameters (Sort Of)

This bonus is awarded when… well… something happens. Maybe it’s how you interpret a task. Maybe it’s what book you pick. Maybe it’s what you post at 2 a.m. whe..."

LOL I love it! I love surprises (usually) and that's like a huge mystery...so fun! Or is it? lol

Vicki wrote: "I love surprises (usually)"

Careful about tempting/poking the chaos master, Vicki! 👀

The Spellout points aren't pulling into the Team Tasks tab on our spreadsheet. It looks like an easy fix, but I didn't want to mess with your formulas!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

I chose Ultimate for January. My core task is:

Read a book by an author you’ve never read before.

So I've done my first book. Then I added a 2nd book. At the time I did not see this:

Optional 1 2 + debut novel.
Optional 2 3 + you picked it for the cover only.

Optional 1 is in the 2nd line where I added my 2nd book. Does my 2nd book have to also be a debut author? If not, will it not count? What if it fits better for Optional 2? Does it have to go in the order you listed it?