The Bridge

Christmas Word Search

10/12/2024 19:03 Written by hole_in_one2

 

As we approach the festive season we bring you another word search to pass some time and bring all of you some Christmas Cheer. Find TEN words associated with the upcoming holiday and send your answers in a shipmail to the Quizmaster profile.  

Good luck to Everyone.

Merry Christmas.

The Lycos Christmas Events Team.

 

 

 

Let's Reflect

07/11/2024 22:58 Written by Snelfie

 

Posted to all Passengers and Crew

 

November is upon us, the month when we remember Guy Fawke's failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament by setting off fireworks and lighting bonfires.

We also remember, in a more solemn manner, those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service and defence of our country.

We've created a special, November themed, anagram puzzle for you to muse over. Once you've solved all the anagrams please shipmail Quizmaster for your chance to earn yet more points on the quiz leaderboard.

 

Good luck all

 

The Sparky Events team

 

 

 

Halloween Photo Chat

26/10/2024 09:24 Written by hole_in_one2

 

Hi Scary Chatters!

 

From today until the 4th of November, Photochat rules have been relaxed to allow you to upload a Halloween themed photochat picture. You can upload a picture of someone or something scary, preferably you in fancy dress, the scarier the better.

 

So get those scary photos uploaded and let's have some fun along the way.

 

 Your eerie Events Team.

 

 

 

Halloween Puzzle to Solve!

07/10/2024 07:05 Written by hole_in_one2

 

Boo Ghoulish Chatters.

Halloween is almost here, and we have a new spooky puzzle for you to solve ! Find 28 creepy words and send your haunted answers to the Quizmaster profile. The first 10 correct, randomly selected ghostly submissions, will earn a point on the eerie Quizmaster leaderboard.

 

Good Luck Pumpkins !!

 

The Lycos Events Team.

 

 

 

 

 

Another Prize Winning Chance

16/09/2024 22:42 Written by Snelfie
 
Posted to all Passengers and Crew
 
Quizmaster's sack is bulging with your entries to the crossword / anagram puzzle but he wants more, much more. To help you along he's asked us to publish the answers to the crossword so that you can solve the anagram. He trusts you not to cheat by using an Internet anagram solver.
 
 
Now, you lovely lot, all you need to do is take the first letter of each answer and work out the anagram, it is chat related. Good luck! Please shipmail your answers to the Quizmaster.
 
 
Across
To fix a piece of equipment in place: Rig
 
 
Behind a ship or going backwards when in a ship:Astern
 
A device like a box that carries people or goods:Elevator
 
A person that has escaped from a ship that has sunk:Castaway
 
An optical instrument designed to see distant objects:Telescope
 
First port of call for help and advice on Lycos:Navigator
 
Moving through the water:Underway
 
To control a boat that has no engine:Sail
 
Compartment for carrying cargo:Hold
 
 
Down
A raised platform or walkway providing passage:Gangway
 
The progress on the vessel’s journey over the ocean. The trajectory line of the boat:Track
 
Sturdy steel fittings used for attaching standing rigging to the spar or mast:Tang
 
What is offered by chatters with anchors:Assistance
 
 
To pull something heavy slowly and with difficulty:Haul
A Duel-Masted vessel:Yawl
 
 
Good luck and remember solving the anagram will get you a chance to get an extra point on the Quizmaster's scoreboard.
 
 
Happy Anagramming
 
Your Lycos Events Team
 

Captain Never Has a Cross Word For Anyone On This Ship

03/09/2024 19:07 Written by hole_in_one2

 

We have, as promised, made a crossword/anagram puzzle to test your brain power. The first FIVE chatters who shipmail Quizmaster with the correct answer will each get a point on the Quiz Scoreboard. (the first letter of each answer is an anagram of two words).

So get your nautical heads on and have a go. 

 

Good luck!

Captain & The Chat Events Team.

 

 

 

 

Quiz Update!

08/08/2024 21:46 Written by hole_in_one2

 

Ahoy Chatters!


Nerd has been busy revamping a new look Quizmaster profile for all you quiz people.

With this in mind, he is bringing a new and fresh style look for the scoring system.

So what is going to be new I hear you ask?


On the first Monday of every month there will be a new game or puzzle posted on the Bridge for you to get your brains around. The first 5 correct answers that are sent correctly by shipmail to the Quizmaster will get a score on the new leaderboard


Keep an eye out for Nerd and his random questions online, as with the monthly Bridge fun you will also earn points for the leaderboard if you're one of the top 5 to shipmail quizmaster with the correct answer.


The new look fun and games will kick off with a quiz at 20:00 UK time (that's 8pm in old money) on Sunday 1st September. Make a note in your diary!

 

The top 5 winners from the previous quizzes are...... drum roll!

 

1st place Drpezh

2nd place Zebedeechick

3rd place Richard85

4th place linux.chad

5th place f1971lt

 

You got to be in to win it! Remember it's a bit of fun at the end of the day and a great way to interact with other chatters. 

 

Your friendly,

Events Team.

 








 

What is a Navigator?

Navigators are chatters who volunteer to spend a lot of time helping out and keeping order on the chat.


The ideal Navigator knows every little secret on the Chat, he or she is extremely patient, both when helping out newbies and when dealing with occasional trouble.


Only very experienced chatters become Navigators, so if you feel like helping others and want to help make the chat a nice place for everyone, it could be just the challenge for you.

How to become a Navigator

Would you like to be a Chat Navigator?

Before answering this question there are some things you should know.

Being a Navigator is not an easy role to fulfil. It is demanding, takes hard work and dedication and a lot of online time. Despite this, it's also great fun. Many navigators much prefer it to being a chatter.

  1. As a navigator you're an ambassador for the Chat. This means that chatters watch everything you say and do. Behave inappropriately, and it gives all Navigators a bad name. Being helpful at all times when on and off watch, shows what a great team we are.
  2. Navigators are the first people new chatters meet and their most important task is to make sure that these newbies have a good experience the first time they are on board.
  3. Some chatters will see it as their job to try to wind you up. If they succeed, they win. If they don't, everyone wins :) Therefore you have to be helpful and patient when people ask you a question. As a Navigator your behaviour should be spotless on the chat at all times.

If you are the kind of person who gets emotional easily, then being a navigator may not be for you. You must be objective always; NEVER taking sides, even when your friends are involved, and always play devils advocate. Never make assumptions.
You must be able to keep confidences, both chatters and other Navigators may come to you with problems. And you will also be the first to find out about new things too – you must be able to keep these things close to your chest! Having the patience of a saint too is necessary! Some chatters take a while to help, and you need to ensure that your personality can cope with these demanding times.

You should also ask yourself, Am I a team player? This is a very important question as the Navigator system can only work with a team spirit. All ranks working together for a common goal.

All this said, being a navigator is very rewarding. Just ask any of our existing Navigators and they will tell you that nothing beats the feeling of when you help a chatter or solve a dispute and receive a huge Thank you.
So, still interested? Then you also need to meet the following criteria.
  1. You must have been a chatter for at least 6 months.
  2. You must have a minimum chat rank of Midshipman (although exceptions may be made by Chiefs).
  3. You must have a clear chat record, with no serious bans/behaviour issues in the last 6 months.
  4. You must also have completed the 5 standard chat quests. /sing, /shout, /whisper, /sleep, /love.

    If you are a former navigator ranked 3rd or above and wish to return to the team on any name, please contact a chief navigator to discuss your options.



If you meet the criteria above, you can apply to become a navigator. Depending on the recruitment needs, you may be approached directly, you may be able to contact a 1st or Chief Navigator and express interest, or you may have to take the exam, or any combination of these. We reserve the right to change the recruitment methods at any time, and this is at the discretion of Chief Navigators.

If you would like to be a navigator, and do not qualify yet, then take this time to get to know everything there is to know about the chat. The more you know, the more you'll be able to help others.

Keep an eye on the bridge for opportunities to join as a navigator!