The Challenge Factory discussion

Questions?

If I just signed up, can I backtrack using books I've read since the beginning of the year? Or only books completed from now on?

Oh wait nvm, the challenge doesn't start until the 17th 😅

Great question Amanda! I will allow books started before the challenge provided you are no more than 25% done with the book before the 17th.

Is there a specific way you want our completion posts?

Also, if we are doing all 5 tasks, I'm assuming it's 5 different books, correct? So we would do a completion post for each book?

Sorry if I missed this somewhere.

No, you didn't miss anything. Yes, one book per task. Choose your own format. Minimally, you should state book read, date read, and how it fits the task if not obvious. You may include author name, page count, rating and review if you are so moved.

Are the Tasks released at a predetermined time or do you receive Task#2 prompts once Task #1 prompts are completed?

I post new tasks to your thread when you finish your current set of tasks. Remember that moderators do not receive any notice when an existing post is updated. So a new post saying "done" or with your last book completion is needed or I won't know you're done.

I just realized that their are 2 Jamies playing. Jamie (TheRebelliousReader) and I.

Can we edit the name to add (TheRebelliousReader) to the one so that we can easily see the difference between them?

Yes. I had changed her name to include that in the Participant link list but was lazy and didn't change the whole thing. It's done now. Sorry for any confusion.

Are we allowed to use graphic novels/manga/etc for this challenge?

Yes, but preferably on the longer side so that you actually wind up reading a fair amount.

Erica wrote: "Yes, but preferably on the longer side so that you actually wind up reading a fair amount."

Is there a page count minimum that you prefer?

This is really for you, so whatever your normal is works. To me, a book is at least 140 pp. long and usually over 200. But again, this is about you, not me.

We don't need to post our completion posts anywhere but our thread right?

Correct. Posting prompts now.

I'm sorry I'm not up to date with my lingo... what does MPG of adventure mean?

That's Main Page Genre - so it comes up on the first page when you look up a book (although they don't show up on my phone - you need to be on a tablet or laptop to see all of a book's details).
No need to be sorry. All questions are good!

Question... Would this book count for "bones are visible on the cover"? Because of the skull?

Hmmm... well, I was thinking more of bones made out of bone. So a skull would qualify, but this appears to be a skull-shaped metal (?) train engine. So not quite. Sorry!

Erica wrote: "Hmmm... well, I was thinking more of bones made out of bone. So a skull would qualify, but this appears to be a skull-shaped metal (?) train engine. So not quite. Sorry!"

Fair enough. Had to ask! Thanks!

The bone prompt is kicking my butt, lol. Would you accept antlers like on this cover

Yes. You also have human skulls made of bone at the bottom!

Erica wrote: "Yes. You also have human skulls made of bone at the bottom!"

HAHA I didn't even see that! perfect!

May I backtrack and use books on books started/finished on/after February 17th?

Yes absolutely!

Erica wrote: "Yes absolutely!"

YAY, thank you!!

For the prompt 3. Read a book with a noble MC. (set 2 tasks), do you mean a nobleman like a duke, marquess, etc or do you mean someone who has the personality trait of being noble (kind, good-hearted, etc.) person?

The year of the horse is associated with nobility, and I'll take that to mean nobility of character, since there have certainly been more than a few nobles by birth who were/are anything but noble.

Erica wrote: "The year of the horse is associated with nobility, and I'll take that to mean nobility of character, since there have certainly been more than a few nobles by birth who were/are anything but noble."

Too true!!
Thanks for the quick response!!

Does high intensity workout count for extreme endurance?

Not really. Sorry. Endurance is more of a time-based thing. A high-intensity workout is not really a long workout because of its intensity. You want a character with legendary speed or endurance. The endurance does not necessarily have to pertain to a workout. There are many ways a person could have amazing endurance - like a parent who cares for a lot of kids and works and never stops. That is endurance in my book.

Do i really need to use tineye for colour over 50%? I am really struggling as it is telling me that browns are blacks and that reds are browns. It has made it incredibly difficult to find a cover for one of the challenges.

Rejected covers:

I see what you mean, Gabby. To my eye, should work. I don't want this to be torture for anyone.

Erica wrote: "I see what you mean, Gabby. To my eye, should work. I don't want this to be torture for anyone."

Thank you! That is the next one on my list if none of the others worked. :D Be nice to get to the next round in this challenge.