Quests & Challenges

I'm going away for a week on Saturday so lets see what I can get done before then hehehe INTRODUCTIONS! [s]#1 - Introduce yourself! - 5 points (no photo needed) Tell us about yourself! How long have you been here? What flight are you in? What do you like most about the site? Anything you like![/s] I'm Ruedile, I've been here since 2016, always been a windy and don't plan on moving anytime soon! I took a long hiatus and came back the beginning of this year - I've gotten really into the forums since I came back and I love taking part in things like this for events :D [s]#2 - Create your ID - 5 points It should include your user name, user ID, the event, and date. But, feel free to include any other personalization you like. Show it off! If you lose it just make a replacement and add it here. (Yes, if you manage to write a recognizable name or symbol and GG24 on your hand/finger/nail, I suppose that can count.)[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/QSthqEm.png[/img] [s]#3 - Take a friend! - 5 points (no photo needed) Ping a friend or two that might like to join your adventure. (You are welcome to ping yourself to find your way back or ping me if you don't want to ping anyone else!)[/s] @ruedile pinging myself because I don't like to bother people and I need to find the thread again [s]#4 - Clan Representative - 5 points (no photo needed) Who will be representing your lair? Show off your lair entomologist or the dragon just fascinated by bugs.[/s] It's Thalden's time to shineeee - they're a beekeeper and keep a wonderful Apiary going in our clan [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/29186783][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/291868/29186783_350.png[/img][/url] [s]#5 - Be prepared - 5 points (no photo needed) Use the dressing room to create the perfect outfit for exploring the great outdoors and share it here.[/s] Thalden swapped out their beekeeping fit for a more practical one, sun hat included to avoid sunstroke and remembering to bring a little basket for any goodies they might find on their adventures [outfit=2583298] [center][emoji=flowering tree size=1][/center] THEY'RE EVERYWHERE! Cicadas are found almost everywhere - on all continents except Antarctica. [s]#6 - World map or globe - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/Kl9YNXF.png[/img] [s]#7 - Sidewalk or walkway - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/IjQRJYV.png[/img] [s]#8 - The ground - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/esuJioB.png[/img] [s]#9 - Window ledge or frame - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/p4LIAV1.png[/img] [s]#10 - A planter or pot - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/um9szb7.png[/img] [s]#11 - Stairs - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/BUvBoOj.png[/img] [s]#12 - A railing or low wall - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/TX585VU.png[/img] [s]#13 - Any part of a car, bicycle, or boat - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/XpKO3nv.png[/img] [center][emoji=flowering tree size=1][/center] WHAT THEY ARE NOT [s]#14 - Bee or wasp - 10 points each! Be careful if it's a real one![/s] [img]https://imgur.com/yYbkDdb.png[/img] [s]#15 - Lady bug - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/spQ3eoa.png[/img] [s]#16 - Spider - 10 points[/s] Taken shortly before it was evicted out of my bedroom [Img]https://i.imgur.com/BSJg9Uc.jpeg[/img] [s]#17 - Butterfly or Moth - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/X4RB8xs.png[/img] [s]#18 - Beetle - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/gqNVNaC.png[/img] #19 - Cricket or Grasshopper - 10 points [s]#20 - Fly or fruit fly - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/BAEXoRi.png[/img] [s]#21 - Dragonfly - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/v733cfB.png[/img] #22 - Ant - 10 points [s]#23 - Firefly (or small fairy/twinkle lights) - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/XEUSp7y.png[/img] [center][emoji=flowering tree size=1][/center] A CLOSER LOOK Cicadas are one of the longest living insects. They spend most of that time underground. [s]#24 - Egg - 10 points Cicadas can lay up to 600 eggs (typically 200-400) in trees and shrubs.[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/JIg4urp.png[/img] #25 - Hole in the ground - 10 points When the nymphs hatch, they drop and burrow underground where they can remain for years until it is time to emerge. [s]#26 - Shell - 10 points When a nymph becomes an adult, it leaves its shell behind.[/s] A boat made of shell! [img]https://imgur.com/DxlY1sQ.png[/img] [s]#27 - Leg - 10 points Like other insects, cicadas have six.[/s] They tried to put her on the cover of Vogue [img]https://imgur.com/kPysdGS.png[/img] [s]#28 - Wing - 10 points Their wings range from 2.5 cm to 15 cm long.[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/L39UMjj.png[/img] [s]#29 - Eye - 10 points Cicadas have five: two large compound eyes and three ocelli between those - most likely used to detect light and darkness.[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/13hRd74.png[/img] [center][emoji=flowering tree size=1][/center] THINGS THAT FLY (BETTER) Periodical cicadas are notoriously bad flyers, and they often run into things! These might do a bit better. [s]#30 - Flag - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/Ez8zKHM.png[/img] #31 - Kite - 10 points [s]#32 - Clouds - 10 points[/s] Admittedly this is one big cloud rather than plural... but that's the UK for you XD [img]https://imgur.com/HbbJGZI.png[/img] [s]#33 - Bird(s) - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/NOmi6RU.png[/img] [s]#34 - Dragon - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/sLNPmh5.png[/img] [s]#35 - Plane - 10 points (Yes, Airplanefoxx and scylla, this one's for you.)[/s] [Img]https://i.imgur.com/UGvWt3F.png[/img] [center][emoji=flowering tree size=1][/center] FEEDING TIME Modified mouthparts are designed to feed on liquids rather than solids. They extract nutrients from trees and their roots. [s]#36-#37 - Trees - 10 points each Two different types of trees.[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/oaBLTA2.png[/img] [img]https://imgur.com/ksbe1nJ.png[/img] [s]#38 - Roots - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/bHARmwS.png[/img] [center][emoji=flowering tree size=1][/center] [s]MATING[/s] DATING HELPERS As soon as they shed their shell, male cicadas begin trying to attract a mate. Maybe these would help? [s]#39 - Chocolate - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/2tIB7aR.png[/img] [s]#40 - Flowers - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/cx9dwFg.png[/img] [s]#41 - A "love" letter - 10 points Stationary, heart stickers, or write a fake love letter.[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/f02DRn2.png[/img] [s]#42 - Art - 10 points [/s][img]https://imgur.com/aJYrb2E.png[/img] #43 - A picnic - 10 points Food + Outdoors [s]#44 - Walk in the park - 10 points A park bench or outdoor seat[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/nvxZmTS.png[/img] #45 - Dinner - 10 points A menu (Don't show the location!) [s]#46 - Movie - 10 points DVD, video, or a device you would use to watch a show.[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/KOsiRpm.png[/img] [s]#47 - Music - 10 points CD, vinyl record, or a device you would use to play music[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/vEoEIKd.png[/img] [center][emoji=flowering tree size=1][/center] NOISE Unfortunately, cicadas find a mate by screaming! Actually they rub their wings, and a special part of their exoskeleton called a "timbal" makes the identifiable clicking sound. Their love "song" can reach 120 dB (as loud as a chainsaw). So, let's make some noise! [s]#48 - Radio - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/mrmcKib.png[/img] #49 - Wind chime - 10 points #50 - Drum, shaker, or percussion instrument - 10 points [s]#51 - String instrument - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/UE1owV3.png[/img] [s]#52 - Keyboard - 10 points[/s] [img]https://imgur.com/3LqaWxG.png[/img] [s]#53 - Bell - 10 points [/s][img]https://imgur.com/Zzc573d.png[/img] #54 - Power tool - 10 points From what I've heard, it is the finest music to cicadas, and it's better not to plan home improvement projects during their active periods. [center][emoji=flowering tree size=1][/center] CREATIVE USES Cicadas have no defenses except their sheer number: They are slow, clumsy fliers that do not sting, bite, or hide. Because they are so abundant, many like to find ways to use them or the shells they leave behind. #55 - Recipe - 15 points Share a creative "recipe" (doesn't need to be food) that involves cicadas or shells. (No photo required - only the details.) BONUS In case you were having trouble with a couple of the tasks, here is an alternative to make up the points. (Only 530 are needed for the completion badge, but the maximum possible is 550 with the bonus.) #56 - Cicada - 10 points each Include a picture or a drawing of a cicada! #57 - Type - 10 points Tell us what type of cicada you showed in #56. (No photo required.)

@Juxta13 my first lot is up, here! I now have 1-5 (did 1 and 3 earlier), 8-13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 32, 34, 36-42, 44, 46-49, and 52-54.

@stormdrink
You did it! You're the first one (that I've noticed) with enough points to claim the completion badge! I think the only one missing was #21, but you did both bonuses (with a good amount of effort too). Congratulations!

@juxta13 omg nice, thank you so much!! Gosh I really want to get that real dragonfly pic tho, this is a personal mission points nonwithstanding at this point. Thanks for helping organize this, it was really fun!

@stormdrink
Dragonflies can be elusive - even in the right area at the right time. Pictures count here just as real, and I won't think any less of you for it!

@Juxta13 haha appreciated! Honestly I've been wanting to see dragonflies (nymphs included) since the start of spring but have been too busy with work to drive to areas where there's more of them, it'll be a nice personal mission bonus if I can catch a pic of one before GG24 ends!

[quote] #35 - Plane - 10 points (Yes, Airplanefoxx and scylla, this one's for you.)[/quote] [font=timesnewroman] You are an amazing human being. Will edit, as always! <3 [size=7] IMAGES [url=https://imgur.com/a/3IAmULo]HERE![/url] [rule] [font=timesnewroman] INTRODUCTIONS! #1 - Introduce yourself! - 5 points Hey! I’m Airplane, and I really like airplanes. Cicada season hasn’t started yet, but airplane season has! #2 - Create your ID - 5 points It should include your user name, user ID, the event, and date. #3 - Take a friend! - 5 points @Juxta13 Howdy! Ough, I was FIGHTING with my images to upload. I sure hope this works! #4 - Clan Representative - 5 points (no photo needed) Who will be representing your lair? Show off your lair entomologist or the dragon just fascinated by bugs. Meet Cicada! He’s the dragon on my badge. [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/94910668][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/949107/94910668_350.png[/img][/url] #5 - Be prepared - 5 points (no photo needed) Use the dressing room to create the perfect outfit for exploring the great outdoors and share it here. Ace is always ready to brave the great outdoors- no dressing room required! [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/50680472][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/506805/50680472_350.png[/img][/url] THEY'RE EVERYWHERE! #6 - World map or globe - 10 points #7 - Sidewalk or walkway - 10 points #8 - The ground - 10 points #9 - Window ledge or frame - 10 points #10 - A planter or pot - 10 points #11 - Stairs - 10 points #12 - A railing or low wall - 10 points #13 - Any part of a car, bicycle, or boat - 10 points WHAT THEY ARE NOT #14 - Bee or wasp - 10 points each! #15 - Lady bug - 10 points #16 - Spider - 10 points #17 - Butterfly or Moth - 10 points #18 - Beetle - 10 points #19 - Cricket or Grasshopper - 10 points #20 - Fly or fruit fly - 10 points #21 - Dragonfly - 10 points #22 - Ant - 10 points #23 - Firefly (or small fairy/twinkle lights) - 10 points A CLOSER LOOK #24 - Egg - 10 points #25 - Hole in the ground - 10 points #26 - Shell - 10 points #27 - Leg - 10 points #28 - Wing - 10 points #29 - Eye - 10 points THINGS THAT FLY (BETTER) #30 - Flag - 10 points #31 - Kite - 10 points #32 - Clouds - 10 points #33 - Bird(s) - 10 points #34 - Dragon - 10 points #35 - Plane - 10 points (Yes, Airplanefoxx and scylla, this one's for you.) FEEDING TIME #36-#37 - Trees - 10 points each Two different types of trees. #38 - Roots - 10 points [s]MATING[/s] DATING HELPERS #39 - Chocolate - 10 points #40 - Flowers - 10 points #41 - A "love" letter - 10 points Stationary, heart stickers, or write a fake love letter. #42 - Art - 10 points #43 - A picnic - 10 points Food + Outdoors #44 - Walk in the park - 10 points A park bench or outdoor seat #45 - Dinner - 10 points A menu (Don't show the location!) #46 - Movie - 10 points . #47 - Music - 10 points CD, vinyl record, or a device NOISE #48 - Radio - 10 points #49 - Wind chime - 10 points #50 - Drum, shaker, or percussion instrument - 10 points #51 - String instrument - 10 points #52 - Keyboard - 10 points #53 - Bell - 10 points #54 - Power tool - 10 points CREATIVE USES #55 - Recipe - 15 points Share a creative "recipe" (doesn't need to be food) that involves cicadas or shells. BONUS #56 - Cicada - 10 points each #57 - Type - 10 points

Added A bunch of photos!
6, 9, 10, 16, 17, 38, 29, 36, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48


Also, I'm loving going through everyones entries already, I love seeing how people interpret the prompts and what creative ways they chose to fill them! Or just, what they have around that will most closely fill it.

INTRODUCTIONS! #1 - Introduce yourself! - 5 points (no photo needed) Tell us about yourself! How long have you been here? What flight are you in? What do you like most about the site? Anything you like! Hi!! I'm Snap and I'm in the nature flight, and I enjoy badge collecting and looking at pretty dragons :3 #2 - Create your ID - 5 points It should include your user name, user ID, the event, and date. But, feel free to include any other personalization you like. Show it off! If you lose it just make a replacement and add it here. (Yes, if you manage to write a recognizable name or symbol and GG24 on your hand/finger/nail, I suppose that can count.) #3 - Take a friend! - 5 points (no photo needed) Ping a friend or two that might like to join your adventure. (You are welcome to ping yourself to find your way back or ping me if you don't want to ping anyone else!) @Prisim #4 - Clan Representative - 5 points (no photo needed) Who will be representing your lair? Show off your lair entomologist or the dragon just fascinated by bugs. [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/56209251][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/562093/56209251_350.png[/img][/url] #5 - Be prepared - 5 points (no photo needed) Use the dressing room to create the perfect outfit for exploring the great outdoors and share it here. [outfit=2589601] THEY'RE EVERYWHERE! Cicadas are found almost everywhere - on all continents except Antarctica. #6 - World map or globe - 10 points #7 - Sidewalk or walkway - 10 points #8 - The ground - 10 points #9 - Window ledge or frame - 10 points #10 - A planter or pot - 10 points #11 - Stairs - 10 points #12 - A railing or low wall - 10 points #13 - Any part of a car, bicycle, or boat - 10 points WHAT THEY ARE NOT #14 - Bee or wasp - 10 points each! Be careful if it's a real one! #15 - Lady bug - 10 points #16 - Spider - 10 points #17 - Butterfly or Moth - 10 points #18 - Beetle - 10 points #19 - Cricket or Grasshopper - 10 points #20 - Fly or fruit fly - 10 points #21 - Dragonfly - 10 points #22 - Ant - 10 points #23 - Firefly (or small fairy/twinkle lights) - 10 points A CLOSER LOOK Cicadas are one of the longest living insects. They spend most of that time underground. #24 - Egg - 10 points Cicadas can lay up to 600 eggs (typically 200-400) in trees and shrubs. #25 - Hole in the ground - 10 points When the nymphs hatch, they drop and burrow underground where they can remain for years until it is time to emerge. #26 - Shell - 10 points When a nymph becomes an adult, it leaves its shell behind. #27 - Leg - 10 points Like other insects, cicadas have six. #28 - Wing - 10 points Their wings range from 2.5 cm to 15 cm long. #29 - Eye - 10 points Cicadas have five: two large compound eyes and three ocelli between those - most likely used to detect light and darkness. THINGS THAT FLY (BETTER) Periodical cicadas are notoriously bad flyers, and they often run into things! These might do a bit better. #30 - Flag - 10 points #31 - Kite - 10 points #32 - Clouds - 10 points #33 - Bird(s) - 10 points #34 - Dragon - 10 points #35 - Plane - 10 points (Yes, Airplanefoxx and scylla, this one's for you.) FEEDING TIME Modified mouthparts are designed to feed on liquids rather than solids. They extract nutrients from trees and their roots. #36-#37 - Trees - 10 points each Two different types of trees. #38 - Roots - 10 points [s]MATING[/s] DATING HELPERS As soon as they shed their shell, male cicadas begin trying to attract a mate. Maybe these would help? #39 - Chocolate - 10 points #40 - Flowers - 10 points #41 - A "love" letter - 10 points Stationary, heart stickers, or write a fake love letter. #42 - Art - 10 points #43 - A picnic - 10 points Food + Outdoors #44 - Walk in the park - 10 points A park bench or outdoor seat #45 - Dinner - 10 points A menu (Don't show the location!) #46 - Movie - 10 points DVD, video, or a device you would use to watch a show. #47 - Music - 10 points CD, vinyl record, or a device you would use to play music. NOISE Unfortunately, cicadas find a mate by screaming! Actually they rub their wings, and a special part of their exoskeleton called a "timbal" makes the identifiable clicking sound. Their love "song" can reach 120 dB (as loud as a chainsaw). So, let's make some noise! #48 - Radio - 10 points #49 - Wind chime - 10 points #50 - Drum, shaker, or percussion instrument - 10 points #51 - String instrument - 10 points #52 - Keyboard - 10 points #53 - Bell - 10 points #54 - Power tool - 10 points From what I've heard, it is the finest music to cicadas, and it's better not to plan home improvement projects during their active periods. CREATIVE USES Cicadas have no defenses except their sheer number: They are slow, clumsy fliers that do not sting, bite, or hide. Because they are so abundant, many like to find ways to use them or the shells they leave behind. #55 - Recipe - 15 points Share a creative "recipe" (doesn't need to be food) that involves cicadas or shells. (No photo required - only the details.) BONUS In case you were having trouble with a couple of the tasks, here is an alternative to make up the points. (Only 530 are needed for the completion badge, but the maximum possible is 550 with the bonus.) #56 - Cicada - 10 points each Include a picture or a drawing of a cicada! #57 - Type - 10 points Tell us what type of cicada you showed in #56. (No photo required.)