spezzy Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 UPDATED RULES AND GUIDELINES: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/76052-challenge-rules-and-guidelines-updated-112016/ After running the challenges for 5 years now, we’ve been watching goals and what has helped people be the most successful, we’ve decided to make some changes to best help people achieve as many of their goals as possible. We've been watching what works and what doesn't, as well as working on some big things behind the scenes that we are super excited about and think you will be too. So, without further ado, we're making the following changes for the first few challenges of 2016: 1) CREATION OF YOUR NERDFITNESS CHARACTER: In january, you’ll be able to create your Nerd Fitness character, avatar, put in your user story and have a public character page (for free!). You’ll be able to enter your challenge into our Epic Quest system, assign each item XP, enter in progress reports, and check off items as you complete them. At this time, this system will have a separate username and password from the forums, however we are working on an integration to release later in 2016. However, you’ll be able to link to your new public profile page from the forums if you’d like. (Note: the username and login will be the same as your Academy or Yoga accounts, if you have one - the forums are the last step to combine. If you don't have a Yoga or Academy account, you'll be prompted to create a NF account) 2) LENGTH OF CHALLENGES, BREAKS, AND DATES: We are switching to a 4 week format, with a few days break instead of the 6 week format with a week long break. The goal of this is to encourage making smaller, more manageable goals, and a shorter time frame, and to work on developing habits over the four weeks. The dates for the first three challenges of 2016 are: January 4, 2016 - January 29, 2016 February 1, 2016 - February 26, 2016 February 29, 2016 - March 25, 2016 3) EXAMPLE STARTER CHALLENGE: Brand new to fitness, Nerd Fitness, or need some help getting started? Been a part of Nerd Fitness forever and just need some help respawning? We’re going to be providing an example challenge that will include the goals that we think are the best way to get started, based on what we’ve seen work the best for rebels in the past. 4) CLASS/GUILD UPDATES: We’re making some changes to the classes. ADVENTURERS are officially now an exploring guild. The description is as follows: “Adventurers are brave souls who fear nothing and are always curious about what’s over the next hill or across the ocean. They are often found working diligently with their allies to help ensure that every adventure leads down the correct path, exploring and learning for the sake of others.â€� If you are currently an adventurer and this does not describe you, we encourage you to pick a class that better coincides with your goals. The class descriptions for all of the classes can be found here: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/75915-new-guild-descriptions-updated-12262015/ If you are currently another guild, and this description describes you - you're now an Adventurer If you’re just starting out, or don’t want to pick a class, you are a REBEL. MORE COMING, BUT THESE ARE THE BIG UPDATES AND CHANGES! 31 Spezzy, the Arcane Skirmisher Chaotic Good Quarter Elf Slayer/Magus STR: 21 / DEX: 17 / CON: 14 / INT: 15 / CHA 15 Current Challenge: Exploring North of The Wall - Instagram “There's only one rule that I know of, babies—God damn it, you've got to be kind.” Link to post
Cannonfury Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Sounds great. I have not done well in the past but I hopefully will with these 4 week challenges & NF character stuff! 2 Daily Log Link to post
TinkTheFriendlyOgre Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 1) CREATION OF YOUR NERDFITNESS CHARACTER:In january, you’ll be able to create your Nerd Fitness character, avatar, put in your user story and have a public character page (for free!). You’ll be able to enter your challenge into our Epic Quest system, assign each item XP, enter in progress reports, and check off items as you complete them. At this time, this system will have a separate username and password from the forums, however we are working on an integration to release later in 2016. However, you’ll be able to link to your new public profile page from the forums if you’d like. (Note: the username and login will be the same as your Academy or Yoga accounts, if you have one - the forums are the last step to combine) So if you do not have an Academy or Yoga accouny you can just register without? 1 Tink the Friendly OgreOgre | Level 0| STR 0 | DEX 0 | STA 0 | CON 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 |MAIN QUEST - Weigh below 300 lbs by June 1st (1.6 lbs per week)GOAL 1 - Track all calories in MyFitnessPal|GOAL 2 - In bed by 11PM, out of bed by 7 AM|GOAL 3 - No more Soda!!SIDE QUEST - Put an extra $100 towards debt.Keep me Accountable! Add me on Facebook|MyFitnessPal Send me a PM first though!My NF Character | Epic Quest | Challenge 1 Link to post
fitnessgurl Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 I'm looking forward to learning more! L3 Human Ranger/Assassin Str. 6 Dex. 2 Sta. 1 Con. 12 Wis. 8 Cha. 3 https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/58014 Motto: Where there is life, there is hope. Soli Deo Gloria Link to post
spezzy Posted December 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 So if you do not have an Academy or Yoga accouny you can just register without? Correct 2 Spezzy, the Arcane Skirmisher Chaotic Good Quarter Elf Slayer/Magus STR: 21 / DEX: 17 / CON: 14 / INT: 15 / CHA 15 Current Challenge: Exploring North of The Wall - Instagram “There's only one rule that I know of, babies—God damn it, you've got to be kind.” Link to post
pureleeawesome Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Sounds awesome. I am excited for 2016 and beyond! Level 0 Adventurer Quest for Adventure Took the road less traveled. Now lost. Link to post
Jonesy Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 I've been lurking for a while now and think it's time to get back into it again. Excited to see these new changes. 4 Spoiler Previous Challenges: 2020: 1.20 - 2019: 1.19 l 2.19 2018: 1.18 l 2.18 l 3.18 l 4.18 l 5.18 l 6.18 l 7.18 2017: 1.17 I 2.17 I 3.17 I 4.17 I 5.17 l 6.17 l 7.17 l 8.17 I 9.17 l 10.17 2016: 1.16 l 2.16 l DA v.1 l DA v.2 I DA v.2 Reloaded I DA v.3 I DA v.4 I 8.16 I 9.16 I DA v.5 I 11.16 2012: 1 2013: 2 l 3 l 4 l 5 l 6 l 7 l 8 2014: 9 l 10 l Not Done Yet l Time to Conquer l Conquering Fitocracy GoodReads HFC for Life! Link to post
Nolondil Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 The change to four week challenges will be a big help for me, I think. Week 5 is always hard due to a lack of momentum. 7 || Level 5 High Elven Ranger (and part-time scout/adventurer/wannabe-wizard) || - I want to run faster, further, be stronger and look good. - STR 13 - DEX 8 - STA 4 - CON 9 - WIS 7 - CHA 5 Instagram: DavidsFitnessAdventure Link to post
mitchj Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Starting my first adventure in the coming days and as such this will be my first challenge! Looking forward to it! 3 Starting at Level 1 and stumbling my way forward! | Battle Log | 4 Week ChallengeStarting Weight - 131KGs (288lbs) | Current Weight - 131KGs (288lbs) | Goal Weight - 110KGs (242lbs) | Week 0 0%0% Link to post
Fayrn Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hmmmmm.....where would freediving fall in the new class system? Fayrn Mermaid Assassin Lv 7 | STR 9.75 | DEX 10.5 | STA 13.5 | CON 15 | WIS 11.75 | CHA 14.25 | Current Challenge Past Challenges: {1st}{2nd}{3rd}{4th}{5th}{6th} Character Profile Books Read 20.94% 20.94% Money Saved 25% 25% Link to post
GillyNomad Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 I'm looking forward to the new four week challenges. I struggled trying to come up with manageable goals for six weeks...and the past two challenges I faded quickly. I think the new version will allow me to focus on one thing at a time. 2 Where can you find me?: My Twitter / My Blog Link to post
Syren Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hmmmmm.....where would freediving fall in the new class system? You are probably still an Assassin 3 STRENGTH (0) | DEXTERITY (-1) | CONSTITUTION (1) | WISDOM (3) | INTELLIGENCE (3) | CHARISMA (2) Syren -- Chaotic Good -- Human Druish Ranger -- Current Challenge -- Battle Log Link to post
shaar Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 YESSSS EXCELLENT. Now I can start planning challenge themes!! 4 i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 50 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." » kom starkru Link to post
SpecialSundae Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 You are probably still an Assassin Seconded. Free diving definitely seems like something an assassin would do. 3 Link to post
Fayrn Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Thank you SpecialSundae and Syren (btw LOVE your forum name!), I really was stumped! Now with my dilemma resolved, I'm really looking forward to these new changes! 4-week challenges sounds great, because I also struggle with losing steam towards the end. And character creation? I mean when was that ever a not great thing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Fayrn Mermaid Assassin Lv 7 | STR 9.75 | DEX 10.5 | STA 13.5 | CON 15 | WIS 11.75 | CHA 14.25 | Current Challenge Past Challenges: {1st}{2nd}{3rd}{4th}{5th}{6th} Character Profile Books Read 20.94% 20.94% Money Saved 25% 25% Link to post
awesomesue Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Definitely like the shorter break between challenges. Looking forward to seeing how the 4 week challenges workout. Example/starter challenge option is an excellent idea. Adventurer describes me at the same time I am a Scout through and through. An exciting start to a new year! 3 Food Fight - current challengeYeary Bug Count 0... if you are out and about then you are probably eating bugs. 2015 - 22.5 bugs consumedChasing down the most awesome version of myself one step at a time.The Character Battle Log 1 Daily Mile Link to post
RES Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 The new class descriptions link gives me an error page RES...and I want to live days worth dying for... Current: RES: CUTE 2021 Version Spoiler Magickal, Eclectic, Goddess, Level 56 |1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24|25|26|27|28|29|30|31|32|33|34|35|36|37|38|39|40|41|42|43|44|45|46|47|48|49|50|51|52|53|54|55|56|57|58|59|60| |My Character Page | Tracking Spreadsheet | Our Business Venture | Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self! "Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda Link to post
Cannonfury Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 It works find for me.The new class descriptions link gives me an error page Daily Log Link to post
annyshay Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 It works find for me.Error for me too. Assassin's in my blood, although Adventurer describes my bigger life philosophy well. 2 Love as thou wilt. Link to post
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 I can't see the new guild descriptions either. 1 Current Challenge Original 1,2,3, R 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51 "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to post
Sloth the Enduring Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 It doesn't play well with phones; I can see it on my laptop. 1 “We might as well start where we are, use what we have and do what we can." – Caitlin Rivers Solstice Challenge Sloth: The Man with the Hammer battle log Link to post
thekatisalie Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 So will challenges be done through the Epic Quest area, and not in the forums any longer? Level 24 Frost Archer ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ Current Challenge: therealkat :: a witty challenge title appears! MyFitnessPal || Strava || Endomondo || SmashRun || Twitch I Instagram. I tweet. I cosplay. And I'm on Facebook. Link to post
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 I can see the class descriptions if I log out of my account, but if I'm logged in they won't work 2 Current Challenge Original 1,2,3, R 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51 "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to post
Nymeria Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 I don't know why I'm so grumpy today, so take all of this with a grain of salt. I'm honestly not sure what the point is of the new descriptions, since I'm guessing that so many people pretty strongly identify with whatever guild and will continue posting there even if they don't really fit. It's why so many of the guilds have turned into catch-all, we-do-everything guilds. The Assassin's guild description probably shouldn't emphasize parkour, as no one there actually practices parkour. On paper, I'm about as stereotypically Assassin as a person can be (parkour and rock climbing). I left the Assassins Guild a couple challenges ago at least in part because no one was doing anything remotely similar to me, and I felt like I didn't fit in at all. I'm looking forward to the 4 week format, though! 7 Level 30? who the hell knows anymore? Direwolf Assassin/Ranger - current challenge ACL rehab thread 2016 parkour My tutorials: handbalancing: crow, flying crow, side crow, crow->headstand->crow Bo staff: strikes 1 2 3, spins 1 2 Link to post
Gobnait Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 I am liking the shorter breaks, and the shorter challenges have their advantages as well. I'm probably still going to be doing a twelve-week format, but four weeks is probably good for progress reports. I don't think I've been doing it right for forever, but I think that maybe a "maintain good habits" category could be added. (Basically you score how well you kept doing a good thing from a previous challenge, if you managed to make any good changes in a previous challenge.) 2 I have conditions that affect my social awareness. If I am rude, tell me what I could do better. 5'8" & 220 260 pounds | Miles Walked: X 2019: | 1 | 2 | 3 | Pre 2017: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | * | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | Link to post
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