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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.
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(If a Particularly Harmless Badge please state)
Clauses -
Safety equipment recommended -
Armed and Dangerous Badge
Armed and Dangerous Badge Level 1
Demonstrate proficiency with a weapon enough to not damage yourself.
Level 2
Demonstrate proficiency with two weapons enough to not damage yourself. You will receive an additional badge for each new weapon.
Level 3
Demonstrate proficiency with three weapons enough to not damage yourself. You will receive an additional badge for each new weapon.
Safety equipment recommended - pads, eye protection, helmets, armor
Art (tiny person)/ Art
Art (tiny person - left)
A grown up should help you with this badge.
1. Make a picture using crayons, poster paint, finger painting or another material of your choice.
2. Make something from clay (it can be a hand print)
3. Make something recycled, e.g. a mask from a paper plate.
Art (right)
1. Produce art using at least three mediums.
2. Be able to name three different genres or art.
3. Make one of the following - a greeting's card, a calendar, decorate a photo frame (see also Woodwork badge), a poster, a chalk mural, a piece of graffiti art (can be on wood, NOT on any part of the bar without permission from the barmen) or another medium-large project.
Artypants Pennant
Animal Friend
For this badge you may use a pet of your own or you may ask permission of someone else to use their pet. Alternatively you may ask the animal themselves, if they are sapient.
Cats' Friend
1. Get to know at least one cat. Know at least two games or tricks to do with the cat.
2. Explain to the tester how to feed and look after an adult cat and a kitten, and what equipment would be needed.
3. Find out how much it costs per month to keep a cat in the currency of your world. (If you are under 8, you can get a grown up to help you do the math).
4. Tell the tester how to tell three signs that a cat is unwell.
If you are found to be unkind to cats, this badge can be rescinded.
Dogs' Friend
1. Get to know at least one dog. Know at least two games or tricks to do with the dog.
2. Explain to the tester how to feed and look after an adult dog and a puppy, and what equipment would be needed.
3. Find out how much it costs per month to keep a dog in the currency of your world. (If you are under 8, you can get a grown up to help you do the math).
4. Tell the tester how to tell three signs that a dog is unwell.
If you are found to be unkind to dogs, this badge can be rescinded.
Poultry Keeper
For this badge you need to be involved in keeping chicken, ducks, geese or other farmyard birds. This can be in the bar or at home. You will not be required to kill the birds. If you wish to complete this badge but don't have access to poultry, discuss with an adult who does, or Bonnie, who can bring chicks in if there is enough interest.
1. Look after poultry regularly for at least one month. If you do not intend to keep poultry after this period you must make arrangements for their care before you take on the badge.
2. Help to rear chicks, ducklings or goslings.
3. Know how to clean and disinfect a poultry house.
4. Complete one of the following:
a. Help build a poultry house
b. Make a hen coop or run
c. Keep a record of egg-laying for one month.
If you abandon your flock or are found to be cruel to birds, this badge will be rescinded.
Horses' Friend
This badge does not test your skill at riding horses, but your ability to look after horses, donkeys, mules or any similar hoofed livestock. You may do this here or at home.
1. Get to know at least one horse or hoofed animal. Know how to pet the animal and what foods it likes.
2. Demonstrate how to groom the animal and how to keep it healthy. If it has a mane demonstrate how to keep it tidy. Demonstrate how to clean its stall correctly. If you are too small to be able to do this without help you must be able to tell the tester how you would do it, and help.
3. Find out how much it costs to keep an animal of this type for one month. If you are under eight you may get a grown up to help with the maths.
4. Tell the tester three ways to know if an animal of this type is sick.
Animal Friend
This badge encompasses any non-sapient domesticate-able creature not included in the above four categories. Demon bunnies are not a suitable creature.
1. Get to know one or more of the creature you chose. Know two ways to play with it OR two things to enrich its environment.
2. Demonstrate to the tester how to feed, handle and clean out the creature, and how to keep it healthy.
3. Work out how much it costs to keep your animal for one month. If you are under 8 a grown up can help you with the maths.
4. Know three signs that your creature is sick and explain them to the tester.
If you are able to do these stages for more than one species, you can earn an additional badge.
If you are found to be cruel to animals, this badge will be rescinded.
Animal keeping - Zoologist Pennant
Allergic to Animals Variant
Allergy Awareness
If you complete all three of the animal allergy badges you may have this badge. Or complete the clauses below. Or do both and you can have two badges.
1. Learn which common foods contain milk, egg, nuts and gluten. Learn what other foods commonly cause allergy.
2. Know the signs of a severe allergic reaction and how to treat it. Know what an epipen is and how you would use it.
3. Bake three items, one of which is egg free, one of which is milk free, and one of which is gluten free.
Adventurer
Complete one of the following adventures. If you complete an additional adventure you can have another badge.
Mountain Adventure
N.b. You are not expected to walk up an entire mountain or scale anything steep enough to require rock climbing equipment.
1. Prepare a route for a hike up the mountains appropriate to your age and ability. As a guide, aim for 1-3 hours up and 1-3 hours down. If anyone in your group is under 13 you should include someone over 16. Show your route to a leader before you start.
2. Demonstrate how to use a map and compass correctly. If there is no formal map of your route, you should demonstrate this on an actual map.
3. Show how to pack your kit bag correctly and what you will need.
4. Complete your quest successfully.
Lake Adventure
All participants MUST wear a buoyancy aid at all times on or near the lake. Anyone who doesn't will fail the badge. Under 13s must be accompanied by someone over 16. If you cannot swim fifty metres you are not permitted to take this badge.
1. Plan your adventure. It should include a boat/canoe/similar vessel to get your group from one point on the lake to another (it does not have to be the entire way across).
2. Demonstrate to a leader how to use a map and compass.
3. Show a leader what equipment you are taking with you and how it will be carried in your vessel.
4. Demonstrate how to set up your vessel (you may have help if you are small but you should be leading the instructions). You must be able to sail or paddle your vessel competently before setting off and be able to demonstrate a safe capsize drill.
5. Have your adventure!
Forest Adventure
Anyone under 13 must be accompanied by someone over 16. If you discover that you are in the Enchanted Forest, you should leave immediately.
1. Plan what equipment is needed for your adventure and show it to a leader. Take with you equipment that you can use to be located if you are lost e.g. two way radio. You should also mark your route in.
2. Demonstrate how to use a compass.
3. Walk all the way through the forest and out the other side back to the bar OR travel 1-2 hours in and 1-2 hours back. Report back to a leader.
Any other suitable adventure in similar format