DarK_RaideR Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Warning: GIF heavy post Remember when anime was about huge robots? When Transformers were an awesome TV cartoon and not Michael Bay's mix of CGI and explosions? When everyone from Silverhawks to Power Rangers and Saber Rider could call up some huge robotic backup and then combine the damn things into an even bigger robot? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you better buckle up cause I got news for you. Our mini for this challenge will draw inspiration from all things large and robotic *insert sick guitar riff* especially the kind that's piloted by an awesome person inside (that's you) from the classic mechas to the latest trend of robotic armored body suits. We'll be using the classic feat system for this and instead of revealing the challenge every week, I'll lay it all out from the start so you can plan accordingly, especially if you're looking to incorporate this in your challenge. Also, since a lot of us are turning the 2 week break between challenges into a 6 week challenge, I'll be including an optional bonus for these first two weeks. Ready? GO! Optional Week 0-A quest: Constructing the thing Before we pilot a robot, we need to have a robot and in order to have a robot, we need to make a robot but before we make a robot, we gotta plan carefully. Hope that makes sense, because it's an allegory about your challenge goals. Take some time to sit back, review your challenge goals and check whether they are S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-related). Optional Week 0-B quest: Strength in unity What's better than a big robot? Well, multiple of them combining to form an even bigger one, of course! Your mission for the second week of the break is to find the threads of 5 Rangers you've never followed before and do just that. Week 1 quest: Full speed ahead! It's the first week of the challenge and we are all HYPED! Use the excitement to push a little more and be off to a strong start. Maybe go for a new PR, do an extra workout or try to ace your goals for the week with a 100% success rate. Whatever it is, go do it and come back to share your success. Week 2 quest: Fine tuning Maybe putting your plan to action during the first week has exposed some weakness in the design. Maybe you were too ambitious and aimed too high or put too much on your plate (the RangerBrain effect). Maybe life's thrown you a curveball and things have changed. Or maybe you're doing a 6 week challenge using the Zero Week breaks and by now you're starting to lose momentum. Whatever the case, look into your challenge and do any tweaks you might need. Remember, adaptation is a Ranger thing! Week 3 quest: More than meets the eye Two common misconceptions about robots. One, they are big, bulky and hard to move around. Two, they use ranged weapons and only go into melee as a last resort. Your mission for the week is to challenge either. You could add some mobility work or a foam/lacrosse rolling session. Perhaps try out some yoga or just basic stretching. Gymnastics, parkour and ninja flips are always a yes. Alternatively, grab a weapon and get physical. Whether it's a staff, nunchucks, a sword or your own body as a weapon, get some work done in that area. Week 4 quest: The killing blow You've made it this far, it's only fitting now that you finish strong. You might feel this challenge was a failure or maybe you'd like to retry it next round, but you might as well drop the excuses and finish it first. The goal is not to pull off a flawless one (though kudos to you if you did) but to finish the challenge. Even a mediocre or failed one includes a degree of success and work put in and even if that's not the case, lessons were learned. As you head towards the finish line, your mission is to do a quick recap of your progress so far and let us know your plans on finishing as best as you can. Ready? Suit up and let's do this thing! 10 Quote Lvl 52 Multitasker Link to comment
WhiteGhost Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Its on! 2 Quote HUNTER OF ALL THINGS SHINY Intro Thread Challenge Log Bodyweight Exercise Library Recipe Book Shuffle Club Level 2 Ninja Strength: 13 Intelligence: 14 Wisdom: 6 Dexterity:14 Constitution: 12 Charisma: 11 Link to comment
Rinna Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 1 Quote Level -20 Zombie Princess "The only way to lose is to give up." -Tanktimus the Encourager "You can't beat someone that refuses to give up” -Björn Járnhamar Link to comment
Wild Wolf Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Being that I'm heavily inspired by mech suits right now, this is PERFECT! 10 hours ago, DarK_RaideR said: What's better than a big robot? Well, multiple of them combining to form an even bigger one, of course! Your mission for the second week of the break is to find the threads of 5 Rangers you've never followed before and do just that. Love this goal. Unity FTW!! Wolf 3 Quote Wild Wolf Class: Hero/ Height: 6'2 / Weight: 188# Instagram: @ryanwolfbell / Facebook: Ryan Wolf Bell / Bible App (YouVersion) Ryan Wolf Bell Current Challenge: Intro to Wolflean Spoiler Last Challenge(s): 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16 Epic Challenges: Welcome to the Fireteam & Wolfpool Gotham Project: 1 " Know, O prince, that once the sun burns out and the earth's core becomes solid and cold, there will come a man to provide the endless energy needed to sustain life and for the planets to keep moving. He is the source of light and the warmth of hope back into the hearts of humanity...." - Dark_Raider A wolf rises in my heart; against my darkness; against my demons; against my despair. I DECLARE WAR! Romans 8:28 (CSB) We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. Link to comment
Shello Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 I'm in! I'm not really much into the robotic scene but having a 6 week challenge rings true and I love the quests you've come up with. 2 Quote Race: Amazonian Ogre Princess | Class: Ranger | Profession: SuperHero | Affiliation: Doodlie and Pancake for Life Respawn Challenge Arcs: 2021 | 2022 I am not saying I am Wonder Woman. I am just saying no one has ever seen me and Wonder Woman together in the same room. Original Spawn Challenges 2014 - 2020: 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, ?? Roadmaps: 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 Starting weight = 290.4 (2014); Current weight = 241.2; Total pounds lost: 49.2 Link to comment
titsworth Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 First NF challenge in a few years. Ready to rock it! 3 Quote Ranger - Rheno - Rising Hero Current Challenge Link to comment
Jarric Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'm here for this, love the goals this time round. How amazing does the power rangers animation still look btw? 1 Quote Level 18 Wood Elf Ranger STR: 14 - CON: 11 - CHA: 3 - SAN: 9 - INT: 13 IAgreeWithTank™ "Shit is going down, but I am not." - iatetheyeti Don't say "I don't have enough time", say instead "that's not a priority right now" and see how that makes you feel. Current Challenge: Jarric's birthday party External: Epic Quest - Instagram - Strava Spoiler Previous Challenges: 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 Old Stuff: Battle Log - My Introduction - 2017 Road Map - 2018 Road Map - 2019 Road Map - 2021 Road Map - 2022 road map/wrap-up Link to comment
Flagwaver Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 I'm back for this one and I'll be starting it all tomorrow... Ready for liftoff. 2 Quote Introduction | Character Sheet | Body Progress | Battle Log | Epic Quest Challenges: I Link to comment
WhiteGhost Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 19 minutes ago, Flagwaver said: I'm back for this one and I'll be starting it all tomorrow... Ready for liftoff. Love the robotech! 1 Quote HUNTER OF ALL THINGS SHINY Intro Thread Challenge Log Bodyweight Exercise Library Recipe Book Shuffle Club Level 2 Ninja Strength: 13 Intelligence: 14 Wisdom: 6 Dexterity:14 Constitution: 12 Charisma: 11 Link to comment
Flagwaver Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Just now, WhiteGhost said: Love the robotech! Best mecha next to BattleTech, but I couldn't find a good Clan Jade Falcon gif of a Mechwarrior. 1 Quote Introduction | Character Sheet | Body Progress | Battle Log | Epic Quest Challenges: I Link to comment
Myrik Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Clan wolf reporting for duty 1 Quote Myrik's blue print for the Year of the Fire Rooster Challenges: Current Past: I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV XVI XVII XVIII Tracker Myfitnesspal Garmin Account Stories Art of Manliness reading list Link to comment
DarK_RaideR Posted July 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 To be honest, MechWarrior and the upcoming BattleTech videogame were the inspiration for this theme 4 Quote Lvl 52 Multitasker Link to comment
Marauder Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 This is a most excellent mini challenge. I really love the structure of the challenges and how they encourage camaraderie and completion. Well played, DR. I've gotten sidetracked mid-challenge my last several attempts and you are tempting me to give another try. 2 Quote Rangering since Sept 2015 Link to comment
jonfirestar Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Let's do this!! 3 Quote - strava - myfitnesspal - Instagram 2019 Roadmap Spoiler " Always aim for something stupidly crazy." - Charlie Quinn 2019 Races: Cliveden MTR 06/01 | Nuts Challenge 02/03 | Reading Half Marathon 17/03 | W.A.R 27/04 | RRDW 11/05 | Nuclear Oblivion 19/05 | Man vs Lakes 20/07 | Spartan Trifecta Weekend 05-06/10 | OCRWC 11-13/10 Current Challenge: First Steps Previous Challenges: 1| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 Link to comment
Mizbrek Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Missed the last mini and I am *in*! Will review and follow up this week. Didn't realize there was a 2 week break though! Quote Level 11 Hobbit Brewmaster Half Ranger, Half Druid, Completely Ridiculous Instagram Current Challenge: Mizbrek Studies with the Order of the Broken Temple Past Challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Link to comment
Cheetah Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 On 6/28/2017 at 5:23 AM, DarK_RaideR said: Optional Week 0-B quest: Strength in unity Done and done! Since I've never followed any Rangers in the past, it was easy for me to follow 5 Rangers I've never followed. We can call that Newbie Gainz. 3 Quote Level 47 Quasi-Human Ranger "Forget failure. Forget mistakes. Forget everything except what you're going to do NOW, and DO IT." - Lou Ferrigno "Foxes Never Quit!" - Leicester City FC KBO. - Churchill Link to comment
Emerald Eagle Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 On 2017-7-4 at 0:55 PM, Cheetah said: Done and done! Since I've never followed any Rangers in the past, it was easy for me to follow 5 Rangers I've never followed. We can call that Newbie Gainz. Oh how I miss newbie gains! 1 Quote Feminist Ranger (she/her) Based in Melbourne, Australia Current Challenge: Emerald Eagle refills her cup (January 2021) Instagram: @emeraldeaglenf “I wish you would thrash him. He deserves it." She looked back at him. "I will one day, sir. I'm getting tired of falling down.” - Alanna: The First Adventure Link to comment
Odinson Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Hi Everyone Jumping on this one a little late but i'm gonna use this as my first ever challenge! So thank you DR for the amazing first theme! And good luck with the challenge Sir! 2 Quote Level 1 Wasteland Ranger Challenges 1 2 3 STR-0.5 DEX-1.5 CON-1 INT-2 WIS-1 CHA-1 'What we think we become' Buddha Link to comment
Shello Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 On 6/28/2017 at 4:23 AM, DarK_RaideR said: Optional Week 0-A quest: Constructing the thing Before we pilot a robot, we need to have a robot and in order to have a robot, we need to make a robot but before we make a robot, we gotta plan carefully. Hope that makes sense, because it's an allegory about your challenge goals. Take some time to sit back, review your challenge goals and check whether they are S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-related). Optional Week 0-B quest: Strength in unity What's better than a big robot? Well, multiple of them combining to form an even bigger one, of course! Your mission for the second week of the break is to find the threads of 5 Rangers you've never followed before and do just that. I've tweaked my goals for Quest 0-A. I've been pretty lax lately about setting SMART goals so they needed a little work. And now I'm off to find 5 new Ranger friends. 2 Quote Race: Amazonian Ogre Princess | Class: Ranger | Profession: SuperHero | Affiliation: Doodlie and Pancake for Life Respawn Challenge Arcs: 2021 | 2022 I am not saying I am Wonder Woman. I am just saying no one has ever seen me and Wonder Woman together in the same room. Original Spawn Challenges 2014 - 2020: 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, ?? Roadmaps: 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 Starting weight = 290.4 (2014); Current weight = 241.2; Total pounds lost: 49.2 Link to comment
JediNickD Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Veritech Fighter Skull 4 checking in. I see a lot of fancy flying from you jokers. The training wheels come off Sunday. You can be sure the Zentraedi are ready to foul up your perfectly laid plans. Get ready to fly and stay in formation with your wingman. You've got plenty of backup here. Select your target, set your sights, and fire when locked. When in doubt, take evasive action. You'll do just fine out there. Progress Report: Week 0A: Goals set and they are SMART! Week 0B: Following Yasha, Odinson, Cheetah, cn3wton, Broba Fett (and a bunch of others I've followed before!) Battle Plan Briefing: Week 1: Start strong. I have a weekly goals to meet, which I have been doing for many challenges now. Starting strong is how I ROLL OUT! Week 2: Fine tuning. My plan usually gets thrown off due to the kids schedule. They'll be out of town in Week 2, but my plan will need adjusting for Week 3 when I am out of town. Week 3: Flexibility. I test for Green belt in Karate at the end of Week 3. I'll be focusing on my details which really come down to balance and flexibility for me. I'll cram in extra stretching and physical therapy exercises (for my back/spine) and Karate practice during the week. Week 4: Finish strong. Is there any doubt I will? 4 Quote Journey to You: Coaching, Mentoring, and Personal Growth World 6 Level 4 | Epic Quest | Toastmasters: Where Leaders are Made | Institute for Jedi Realist Studies | Extra Life 2021 | YouTube Channel | Epic Nerd Camp "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -- Yoda | "We are what we repeatedly do." -- Aristotle Spoiler Distinguished Toastmaster Agnostic Rationalist Jedi Dwarf Black Belt Martial Artist Monk Ranger Assassin Engineer Scientist Philosopher Student Nerd World 6 Level 4 Stats: STR 150.0 | DEX 160.75 | STA 151.0 | CON 152.0 | WIS 158.0 | CHA 150.0 World 1 Level [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22] World 2 Level [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10] World 3 Level [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] World 4 Level [1, 2 (post lost), 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] World 5 Level [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] World 6 Level [1, 2, 3] “If you are willing to be terrible at something for a short period of time, you can be great at anything.” -- Sinbad (Stand-Up Comedian) Link to comment
Myrik Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Week Zero - Bravo was easy for me since I have only followed 1 person on the Ranger boards before. Followed @Meushell @Terra @Jarric @Starpuck and @honeybadger 6 Quote Myrik's blue print for the Year of the Fire Rooster Challenges: Current Past: I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV XVI XVII XVIII Tracker Myfitnesspal Garmin Account Stories Art of Manliness reading list Link to comment
Morag Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Being that I'm heavily inspired by mech suits right now, this is PERFECT! Love this goal. Unity FTW!! Wolf Anthem? Heck yeah, our p&p rpg round is home cooking a campaign build on the trailer for exactly that game with WildTalents for a rulesystem... SO EXCITED (also might buy the PC game when it's out, but not playing much, so... maybe) Clan wolf reporting for duty Best mecha next to BattleTech, but I couldn't find a good Clan Jade Falcon gif of a Mechwarrior. Gahhhh Clanners!! Away with you! (No, in all seriousness, love the Battletech world, always been a merc myself, but I hope you won't hold that against me...) To be honest, MechWarrior and the upcoming BattleTech videogame were the inspiration for this theme [emoji3] Let's do this!! Have you played it yet? Hubby bought into the beta and I got to play a few rounds, was really liking how they handled the terrain and such... It's not the same as running around in my old MW:O Jenner and ripping legs off and backs open, but it'll do. Haven't toucht MW:O in far too long, my old unit mates keep telling me the changes are good... maybe I give it a try again. Postscript I am in. Late, but I'll have a think and come back here. --- "Travel lightly, for what you bring with you becomes part of your landscape." -Anne Bishop 2 Quote Katrin the Morag Lvl 22 Cadet, half klingon, c-licensed trainer, mother of two, gaming nerd Current Challenge Road map to Level 50 Link to comment
Flagwaver Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 23 hours ago, Katrin the Morag said: Gahhhh Clanners!! Away with you! (No, in all seriousness, love the Battletech world, always been a merc myself, but I hope you won't hold that against me...) Star Captain Volund Pryde takes offense to your freeborn dribble. I was seriously registered through FASA and even went to a tourney in Seattle. I came in 2nd Place behind a Merc who acquired some Clan tech during the tourney through salvage. 2 Quote Introduction | Character Sheet | Body Progress | Battle Log | Epic Quest Challenges: I Link to comment
Cheetah Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Let Week 1 begin! I'm going for a perfect week! 2 Quote Level 47 Quasi-Human Ranger "Forget failure. Forget mistakes. Forget everything except what you're going to do NOW, and DO IT." - Lou Ferrigno "Foxes Never Quit!" - Leicester City FC KBO. - Churchill Link to comment
obax Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Gonna try to take part in this one, I feel like a need a bit of a boot in the ol' arse so maybe this'll help. (Ok, so I was going to find an 'Autobots, roll out!' one, but then I found this instead. I can't say I remember that episode, but oh man, I wish I did) 2 Quote Dare mighty things Current Challenge Link to comment
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