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is_the_motion) wrote2020-12-31 09:29 pm
is_the_motion) wrote2020-12-31 09:29 pm
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Bonnie's Badge Book
For requests for me to make badges see Badge Suggestion Post
How do I set up a merit badge?
Any pup who fits in the 'Joining in' criteria can set a badge as follows:
1. Decide what the badge is for:
- Badges must comply with the rules of the bar, the rules of the Scouts (have fun, don't get hurt, don't be an asshole), and be something the badge setter is capable of doing themselves.
- They absolutely can be a pisstake/taken advantage of within the above guidelines but should not target a specific individual. For example the 'Making Autor Blush' badge was suggested in chat, but for the sake of Autor's sanity, a 'Making People Blush' badge might be more fair!
- Badges should be able to be completed without being put in physical danger (e.g. the Saving Christmas Badge can also be awarded for healers, investigators, etc). Scouts are expected to risk assess all activities (see below).
2. Check in this post if it's been done (similar is fine, just name it differently)
3. Each badge must have at least one clause/task to complete. You can make multiple levels of the badge if you desire. (e.g. Saving Christmas once, Saving Christmas twice).
4. Make a picture of your badge. IC the badges are fabric (sew-on patches) about an inch wide and are a coloured circle with a small picture inside.
I've done mine with a blue circle on the outside, using powerpoint circles (denim texture outside, canvas inside) but do them different/more technical/less technical if you like. If you want to do levels (usually done in roman numerals), or other text, I've used Berlin Sans FB as the font if you want to match. Try and make them icon size if possible.
5. Put your badge and instructions in this post.
6. To complete a badge IC you must present what you did to a leader. You can then collect your badge from Bar. You can not cheat IC, unless you are working for the Badge Forgery Badge. If you are not able to find one of us to present to IC, let one of us know and we can handwave.
IC you sew your badges on the arm/front of your hoodie.
Side note 1: Leaders will not police the content of badges unless there is a good reason e.g. someone is getting harassed/hurt/being a pain in the arse.
Side note 2: Pups under the age of 11 are expected to be supervised for an adult. Particularly Harmless Badges = should be suitable for supervised under 11 year olds. Tiny Person Badges = aimed at kids too young to do the regular badges.
Side note 3: Setting a badge does not obligate you to teach it.
Side note 4: Ideally badges should not be awarded retrospectively unless there is a good reason (e.g. an event only happens yearly or the task involved is huge). If you want your badge to be awardable for retrospective activities please state how far back.
How do I set up a merit badge?
Any pup who fits in the 'Joining in' criteria can set a badge as follows:
1. Decide what the badge is for:
- Badges must comply with the rules of the bar, the rules of the Scouts (have fun, don't get hurt, don't be an asshole), and be something the badge setter is capable of doing themselves.
- They absolutely can be a pisstake/taken advantage of within the above guidelines but should not target a specific individual. For example the 'Making Autor Blush' badge was suggested in chat, but for the sake of Autor's sanity, a 'Making People Blush' badge might be more fair!
- Badges should be able to be completed without being put in physical danger (e.g. the Saving Christmas Badge can also be awarded for healers, investigators, etc). Scouts are expected to risk assess all activities (see below).
2. Check in this post if it's been done (similar is fine, just name it differently)
3. Each badge must have at least one clause/task to complete. You can make multiple levels of the badge if you desire. (e.g. Saving Christmas once, Saving Christmas twice).
4. Make a picture of your badge. IC the badges are fabric (sew-on patches) about an inch wide and are a coloured circle with a small picture inside.
I've done mine with a blue circle on the outside, using powerpoint circles (denim texture outside, canvas inside) but do them different/more technical/less technical if you like. If you want to do levels (usually done in roman numerals), or other text, I've used Berlin Sans FB as the font if you want to match. Try and make them icon size if possible.
5. Put your badge and instructions in this post.
6. To complete a badge IC you must present what you did to a leader. You can then collect your badge from Bar. You can not cheat IC, unless you are working for the Badge Forgery Badge. If you are not able to find one of us to present to IC, let one of us know and we can handwave.
IC you sew your badges on the arm/front of your hoodie.
Side note 1: Leaders will not police the content of badges unless there is a good reason e.g. someone is getting harassed/hurt/being a pain in the arse.
Side note 2: Pups under the age of 11 are expected to be supervised for an adult. Particularly Harmless Badges = should be suitable for supervised under 11 year olds. Tiny Person Badges = aimed at kids too young to do the regular badges.
Side note 3: Setting a badge does not obligate you to teach it.
Side note 4: Ideally badges should not be awarded retrospectively unless there is a good reason (e.g. an event only happens yearly or the task involved is huge). If you want your badge to be awardable for retrospective activities please state how far back.
Construction - Building
Power tools may not be used unsupervised without prior completion of the Power Tools Badge.
If you are building the Scout Hut please use the first set of clauses. If you are building something else, please use the second set. The badge is the same either way.
Scout Hut
1. Contribute to building the Scout Hut or its adjacent playground. Contributing can be any of the following:
- Helping construct or raise the walls, floor or roof
- Varnishing the building
- Small features e.g. helping fit the door.
- Plumbing/wiring (you must liaise with Bonnie before attempting this)
- Laying carpet
- Any other suitable activity.
Other Building
You must not build permanent or significant structures in Milliways without first getting permission from the Barman. If you do not have permission to build a building you may build a bivouac, but you must dismantle it when you are finished.
1. Design on paper or by model the building you wish to construct. Identify what materials are needed and the cost. Your building must meet the following criteria:
- It must be big enough for you to get inside.
- It should be strong enough to support its own weight.
- It should be sufficiently water resistant that you could sleep in it when it rains.
If you are in any doubt as to whether your structure is safe please discuss it with a qualified adult.
2. Using appropriate tools, prepare your building materials. If you are under ten, you may have a grown up help you cut your materials.
3. Construct your building or structure and show it to a leader.
4. Spend a night camping out in your structure. If you are under 10, you do not have to complete this clause.