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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.
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