November 2013
| GoldToken's Monthly News |
- New Game!
In October, Recycle Chess was introduced to the site! This Chess variant was developed by Ray of Light. A big
to him!- Winter Olympics
Sign-ups for the 2013 Winter Olympics have begun! If you're interested in playing, please join The Olympiads Club and post your location there. Games will begin in December.
- GoldToken's First App!
Our first app is for Android users. You can check it out on the Mobile Apps discussion board - there's a link in the header to download it.
- The Belle of the Ball
Congratulations to sandi en margarita, who posted this photo of herself in costume, for :
(unknown photo)
She won 5 Golderos!
Living in the United States means that I'm preparing for Thanksgiving and thinking about all the things I'm thankful for. There are lots of things to be thankful for right here at GoldToken! I have some amazing friends and look forward to "seeing" them here each day and sharing in the fun. I hope you have plenty of things to be thankful for, too. 
--heyred72
In this month's newsletter, we have:
Birthdays & Special Announcements 1st Stop Information Photozone Competition Photo Album of the Month Game Of The Month Best Recipe Contest Up Front & Personal Testimonial Of The Month Player Appreciation Contest of the Month Caption Contest Goldie Story Board Highlights Icon Mania! Breaking Club News Olympic News | Birthdays & Special Announcements |  |
Birthday Wishes:
-- Happy Birthday to greggyw on November 1st! -
-- Happy Birthday to idnelle on November 2nd!
-- Happy Birthday to Sea Dreams on November 4th!
-- Happy Birthday to birddog on November 4th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Jude on November 4th! - From The Pork Chop Club
-- Happy Birthday to Alex on November 4th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Matt on November 5th! - From all your friends on GoldToken! We luvs ya!!
-- Happy Birthday to Chris on November 6th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Thomas Canty on November 7th!
-- Happy Birthday to Gypsyfire on November 7th!
-- Happy Birthday to venne on November 7th! - From The MasterClass Club
-- Happy Birthday to Reversi Queen on November 7th!
-- Happy Birthday to Lz on November 8th!
-- Happy Birthday to gertess on November 9th!
-- Happy Birthday to ChrisC on November 10th!
-- Happy Birthday to Budgie on November 10th!
-- Happy Birthday to Sir Legend50 of the GoldTable on November 11th! - From { Club }
-- Happy Birthday to cmacker on November 12th! - From The Backgammon Tournament Club
-- Happy Birthday to roses4gypsy on November 13th!
-- Happy Birthday to Ranga on November 14th!
-- Happy Birthday to willy on November 14th! - From The Gammon Addicts Club & { Club }
-- Happy Birthday to numptieheid on November 17th! - From The Pork Chop Club
-- Happy Birthday to GeorgiasGrandad's wife Margaret on November 17th!
-- Happy Birthday to Mumsie on November 18!
-- Happy Birthday to Brown_Velvet on November 18th!
-- Happy Birthday to Momsie on November 18! - From The Pork Chop Club
-- Happy Birthday to gamecrazy on November 19th!
-- Happy Birthday to wakefield on November 20th!
-- Happy Birthday to robwil on November 20th!
-- Happy Birthday to Aphrodite on November 21st!
-- Happy Birthday to GeorgiasGrandad on November 21st!
-- Happy Birthday to Miranda on November 21st!
-- Happy Birthday to funtobewith11 on November 21st!
-- Happy Birthday to Catmane on November 28th!
-- Happy Birthday to teawoman on November 28th! - From { Club }
-- Happy Birthday to JeffF on November 28th! - From The Pork Chop Club
-- Happy Birthday to Radio on November 30th!
-- Happy Birthday to GrannyPatty on November 30th! - From The Backgammon Tournament Club and { Club }
Anniversary & Other Wishes:
-- Happy Wedding Anniversary
goes out to MrsT and her husband Rob ~~ 17 years ~~ on November 2nd! -- Happy Wedding Anniversary
goes out to Jane and her husband on November 9th! -- Happy Wedding Anniversary
goes out to Mystic Dreamer and her husband John ~~ 50 years ~~ on November 9th! -- Happy Wedding Anniversary
goes out to sweeteyes and her husband on November 13th! -- Happy Wedding Anniversary
goes out to Beckie B and her husband on November 26th! -- Happy Wedding Anniversary
goes out to unicorn and wingfoot ~~ 30 years ~~ on November 26th! * If you would like to announce any birthdays, anniversaries or other special events coming up for next month, please send GoldToken's Newshound a message before the 25th of this month, so we can give them a shout out in next month's newsletter! (Please keep all announcements upcoming and not belated. Announcements submitted after the newsletter is published, cannot be put in after the fact, we're sorry!)
| 1st Stop Information |
| Site tips and helpful tools |
Where can I find help with game strategy?
Looking for ways to improve your game play? Don't be shy about posting your questions on the discussion boards dedicated to each type of game. Reluctant to post, or don't have the time to follow up? Check out GoldToken's Nuggets! They're nuggets of information, tips, and strategy written by fellow players. There are some great tidbits - you just might learn something new!
| Photozone Competition |
| Brought to you by: Redhairchick |
oldog with (unknown photo) is October's Photozone competition winner who won the challenge with 36 votes and will be awarded with a profile token. 
grade1teacher with (unknown photo) and golfnutrof with (unknown photo) came in the 2nd place with 23 votes. 
TallPaul came in the 3nd place with 15 votes for (unknown photo). 
to all the winners and 
to all of the members who participated either by submitting photos or voting and commenting. We had 105 votes this month. Without you all, this competition wouldn't be active
You can view all the images submitted for the Photozone Competition by using the following link Photozone Zepher's Album titled 2013-10 Seasonal Shapes
The theme for our photo contests in November is Let's eat!. Please post your entries on the Photozone DB with "Photozone Contest" in the subject line to enter and please give your entries a name as well. The deadline for this month's Photozone contest is: 12:00 Midnight, Pacific Time, Monday, November 25th, 2013.
Voting for November's Photozone contest will be closed on: 12:00 Midnight, Pacific Time, Saturday, November 30rd , 2013.
If you have any question about the rules or details you can either visit Photozone Zepher's profile or post your questions on Photozone DB.
Regards,
Redhairchick
| Photo Album of the Month |
| Brought to you by: ladyvic |
The winner of October's theme Fall Colors Photo Album Contest is oldog's Album 
We also had some other great entries with : blackangus's Album WolfGirl's Album kittyrambo's Album
to everyone that entered! 
Get your Photo Albums ready for November's Theme
The Harvest of Thankfulness
You can win a 1-month extension to your current membership and Adopt a Guest of your choice!
ladyvic
| Game Of The Month |
November's game of the month is Dipole! Join us in a fun Double Elimination Tournament by signing up today for The November 2013 - Game of the Month - Dipole Tournament!
some simple tactics
Dipole is a very interesting game with simple rules. There is no random component to the game
Your goal is to be the last to move your pieces off the board.
You start with a stack of 12 pieces.
You can only keep on the black, so you can move diagonally forward any number of pieces,
moving backwards is only possible if you capture
If you move your stack 3, you will split your stack of 12, 9 stay where it is, and a stack of 3 will jump 3 in the direction you choose
you can extend the move off the board and your piece is removed
If your stack lands on an enemy stack of equal or smaller size it is captured. You can attaack backwards
Hint 1: Get used to the movement, try moving different options 1, 2 , 3 etc and then undo
Hint 2: moving 1 forward is slower than moving higher numbers
by moving 1, your score (how many moves before you fall off the board) reduces by 1, if you move 2 pieices, it will reduce by 4, 3 will reduce by 9 etc..
Hint 3: Do not move pieces off the board if you can help it, and do it 1 piece at a time unlessw you have a strong move
Hint 4: Becareful of your opponent capturing you
Check to see where your opponent can move, and try to avoid being captured. Even though sometimes
the opponent will suffer more by capturing you by moving many pieces forwards, they may force you to move forward to avoid being captured backwards
Hint 5: Capturing sideways or backwards is usually always good
you remove their pieces, and you increase your own score. But becareful that it doesnt weaken your own position
We hope you enjoy it!
Special
to Red Panda for writing this month's Game of the Month Nugget. You too, can write a knock-out Nugget and reap the rewards! If your Nugget is chosen as the winner for GoldToken's Game of the Month in GoldToken's Monthly Newsletter, you will win:- Silver, Gold, and Platinum Members: a one-month extension to your current membership
- Wood Members: a free membership upgrade
- Guests: a free two-month Silver Membership
| Best Recipe Contest |
October's winner is: White Chocolate Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
- Submitted by junelee
White Chocolate Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup coarsely chopped white chocolate or white chips
3 tablespoon coco powder
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, coco powder, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the macadamia nuts and white chocolate. Drop dough byteaspoonful onto ungreased cookie sheets or lined with parchment paper.
3.Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, for firm 8 minutes for soft.
GoldToken's junelee will receive a "one time" access to the entire list of site icons, and can select any one that is not currently being used by another player, regardless of membership level (Silver and Wood members can keep the icon for 1 year!). Please send a big
to junelee! November's recipe contest is: "Stuffing". The winner will be given a "one time" access to the entire list of site icons, and can select any one that is not currently being used by another player, regardless of membership level (Guests, Wood and Silver members can keep the icon for 1 year!). Rules:
- Entries must be posted by the recipe guardian/creator on the Cutting Board DB.
- Recipe must be original and have never been posted on the Cutting Board DB before.
| Up front & personal |
| Interview by: laura lee |
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We would like to say
to monkeytyper for letting us step into they're personal life for a bit.| November, 2013 | monkeytyper |
1. What brought you to GoldToken?
How'd you choose your name for GT?
I read a message on It's Your Turn about GoldToken and decided to check it out..
My daughter gave me the nickname years ago when I first started on the internet with my WEBTV..and since then have graduated to my PC..
2. What interests you most on GT?
-Your all time favorite game here?
I like having the opportunity to meet new friends..
My new fav game is Hangman.
3. Do you belong to any of the clubs?
Yes, I do belong to a few clubs as well as having my own The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club
4. What State or Country do you reside in?
Do you live in the City or Country?
What in your State or Country do you think tourists should definitely see?
I reside in New Jersey, I live in the city..
I think most people that visit NJ take a ride
to the Jersey Shore, 
or take their luck to Atlantic City.. 
5. What hobbies to you have?
What other interests do you have?
No hobbies, I do enjoy crossword puzzles
and of course playing games on GT..
6. Children?
Grandchildren?
Do any of them play on GT?
One daughter,
and one 6 year old grandson 
(the 
of my life)..My daughter plays on GT under the nickname squirrel
7. Do you work?
If so what kind of work do you do?
Do you enjoy your job?
I do work full time..server
in our local diner 
..for the most part do enjoy my job and love chatting with my customers.. 
8. Any pets?
No pets..
9. Are you under 30?___ 30 to 50? ___ or over 50?
over
.10. What's the farthest you've been from home?
Was it a vacation or for business?
*Canada might have been the farthest away from home and it was vacation..*
11. If you could be anywhere right now where would that be?
No specific place, just enjoy spending time with my family..
12. Favorite season?
Spring, without a doubt..love the flowers in bloom..
If there are any questions you would like to see asked in future interviews, please let us know.
Laura
laura lee
| Testimonial Of The Month |
| Brought to you by: *GoldToken* Players |
Hi my name is Cheryl. I have been a member of GoldToken since December 2004. I came to the site when LostSoul told me it was a great place to play and I have been here since. This place has been a life saver for me when my best friend was sick with cancer and had congestive heart failure and he passed away in Nov. 2007. A few players on here have been there when I needed an ear to listen and a shoulder to lean on. I will be forever grateful to them for that.
We all are really like family here, we share laughs and tears and grieve when others pass. That is why I Love this place..If you care for a game or two, send me an invite..Chat or not..it's fine.
Grover 
| Player Appreciation |
| Brought to you by: MM David littlefair XI |
In a few games you can achieve remarkable scores - especially in the Crossdowns
and Grabble games. But none so incredible as the score Flowery
came up with in a Tournament game of Large Stacking Crossdowns I was playing
with her and three others! In game #8544654, her final score is
a truly well deserved score by Flowery.Have a suggestion for a future "Player Appreciation" blurb? PM MM David littlefair XI with the details for consideration!
| Contest of the Month |
November's contest is :Most Original Profile! The winner will receive two extra months on their current membership, or, if Guest, a two month Silver membership.
If you know of an exceptional profile, or would like to submit your own, please post it on the DB, where everyone can check it out.
Note: Entries must be posted on the DB by no later than November 30, 2013.
We have a winner for the Best New Game Design contest! This idea was submitted by asxlen:
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to asxlen, who will be receiving a 2-month Silver membership! | Goldie Story Board Highlights |
There was only one entry for October's theme, "The hunt for the golden turkey - Thanksgiving Stories", but it is amazing! Enjoy the read:
The King's Thanksgiving, by PattyMac
Now the
is crazy with worry 
about the 
and when she may pop up 
and demand 
her due for the horrible Halloween 
incident. The 
has been urging 
him to cast the fear 
aside and concentrate 
on the approaching "Thanksgiving" Holiday. The
says we must prepare
, all of the family 
including your side will be here 
and I do hope your Uncle Joe 
behaves himself. I will make the 
the 
the 
and 
, you Dear must secure the 
.
He could hear the 
and many of the 's court 
snicker as he strolled down the hall
and out the front door 
. Bring around the 's so he can go to town the has so ordered.
And as you know things
are not so good in the Kingdom
. On his way, his neighbor
again releases the hounds
as he still despises
the . The is forced off the road 
and what does he 
see when he 
inspects his car.....its a , a for the center piece
of the thanksgiving table. 
I must have that turkey, he reaches for his 
net and starts to chase the and wouldnt you know it, he hits the fence 
and down 
he goes. He sees stars 
he hit so hard 
and now he does not know who he is 
or where to go 
. 
Wondering around in the woods 
he comes across at made of 
and who answers the door, why its the 's house . "WHY? where you chasing my " she shouts 
. The pauses as he tries to remember . I think 
I am to bring one home for cooking . Well dont just stand there 
go ahead and take the , but you will owe me, when I know what
I want I will appear at your 
. He grabs the and heads back 
thru the woods . Just as he reaches his he remembers everything and now realizes he is debt to the 
AGAIN. So this
be Thankful you are not the 
and enjoy your with all the blessings of your family from the ,s family to Yours to PattyMac - thank you for taking the time to submit this entertaining story!Now, let's see who can write the best story for November! Get started on next month's topic, Season's Greetings - Holiday Happenings, and post your entry on the no later than November 30, 2013.
| Caption Contest |
The Caption contest winner for the October, 2013, newsletter is Sea Dreams with:
Eeek! What is this doggie doing in my tub?
Sea Dreams!To enter November's Caption Contest, click on the link and post your best caption. photo titled November, 2013, Caption Contest
The winner will be chosen by our news team, given 5 Golderos and announced in next month's newsletter.
| Icon Mania! |
| Brought to you by: GoldToken's Icon Fairy |
laura lee was the first to send in the correct names for all the icons.
and so much to all of those that participated. We have five new icons for the November search. I'm sure everyone understands that The Icon fairy loves to spread joy to as many players as possible , so for that reason players are only eligible to win the Icon hunt prize once every six months. 
Thanks for your cooperation.Can you find these name icons?
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Be the first to post your answers to the Icon Mania or send a PM to the GoldToken's Icon Fairy
I am sure you have noticed the awesome Wolf that the Icon Fiary is wearing, this wolf belongs to The Wolf Pack Club. We have a lot of super icons for Club Adoption. Contact the GoldToken's Icon Fairy if your club is looking for some unique and fun icons suitable for your Club. And don't forget these club icons can also be worn by your club silver members!
Here is the Icon Of The Day. Come on over to the Name Icons and find that perfect icon for you. Thanksgiving icons are up and waiting adoption. See you there
| Breaking Club News: |
| Brought to you by GoldToken's roving reporter, PattyMac |
The Classic TV & Music Club is excited
to announce their new discussion board. Its called Travels and Tales where you can post pictures and tell the club all about your adventures. Wow! the owner says "We can learn more about each other and places we've visited". The member heading up this board is our own globalroamer who has done alot of life time traveling...We welcome everyone to join us. Come post and tell us of YOUR adventure. Need more info contact Carol91859The Crafters Fair Club has a new owner and a new attitude, they are jumping in and bringing lots of changes and fun to their members. You must check them out. They have just started their first Wikiless this past Oct and are offering their very special Club Tokens as prizes. Craft ideas abound, if interested Contact the new owner dellajo.
The Overall Competition Club reports on their clubs progress with these statistics.
1926 is leading the 2013 April monthly challenge with 39 points followed by BigDaddyTuaine and TrueIndian with 37; DavidJ, WolvesWulf, RabidWolff of the Wolf Pack, smiler5, FrodoBaggins, greggyw, and MORRIS complete the top ten.
NOTE Invitations for the 2014 edition of the Overall Competition at The Overall Competition Club will be sent starting at the end of November. In 2014, players will be able to play a maximum of five games out of the six games offered each month. Monthly and overall prizes in golderos will be announced at the end of November.
Housework can't kill you, but why take a chance? Phyllis Diller
It is exactly one year ago today since smiler5 became the proud owner of The Daily Laugh Club. They have set up over 500 games for the club. Not bad in just 12 months! The Daily Laughers now number 133 and they have only 17 more to go to fill the Club.
What makes Daily Laugh special?
A new game every single day A new joke every single day A great mix of wiki and wikiless games A willingness to play every game on offer at GT A fantastic group of very active membersCome join the fun while they still have space.
Contact smiler5 for more informationThe To Your Health Club is hosting Club Championship Games for their members....the winners will be posted on the front page of the club and will hold that Club Title until they are knocked out in another club game...so far they are proud to announce these winners.
wilsoni The To Your Health Club's Champion in Hypergammon
1926 The To Your Health Club's Champion in Loco Ocho
Have you ever heard of this club? The CRC Club, well maybe you have but just forgot
. This club does not play games its solely for those GoldToken members who want to join and talk about the fact that they Cannot Remember Crud. They have lively and fun chat about trying to remember or forgetting. Does this sound like me, I mean you?
...contact Beckie B for additional information on this fun club.Big News out of The Friendship Club. The club has changed ownership, the new club owner is blackangus. We all wish her well and know she will do a great job. The Friendship Club is a big and popular club in GoldToken and remains in good hands with the new owner and the previous owner katja who will remain active and supporting in this club.
Is your club owner or club game coordinator a member of the { Club }?...They have several games right now up for clubs to participate in. Thematic Hangman Proverbs and Sayings and Hypergammon 3Pt. They are looking forward to these club games starting, right now 8 clubs are welcome to sign up for this challenge. So far these games have played and finished..
| Olympic News |
| Brought to you by: *GoldTokens* Olympic *Presidents* |
October's Olympic Winners! A big congratulations to these players & their clubs!
2012 Olympic Winners | The Muggins Competition in The 2012 Olympic Tournament Group 3B Tournament | |||
| Muggins | GOLD | The 2015 Winter Olympic Team Neptune Club | GoldiLocks |
| Muggins | SILVER | The 2015 Winter Olympic Team Minerva Club | SarahMills |
| Muggins | BRONZE | The 2015 Winter Olympic Team Ceres Club | TrueIndian |
2013 Summer Olympic Winners 
| The Intermediate Division of the Backgammon Competition in The 2013 Summer Olympic Tournament Group 1 Tournament | |||
| Backgammon | GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Sphynx Club | wldndn |
| Backgammon | SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2016 Cyclops Club | Kiki |
| Backgammon | BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2016 Cyclops Club | eliphont551 |
| The Novice Division of the Shake It Fast Competition in The 2013 Summer Olympic Tournament Group 6A Tournament | |||
| Shake It Fast | GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Sphynx Club | Cheetah |
| Shake It Fast | SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Phoenix Club | chessbro |
| Shake It Fast | SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Phoenix Club | Grover |
| The Advanced Division of the Shake It Fast Competition in The 2013 Summer Olympic Tournament Group 6A Tournament | |||
| Shake It Fast | GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2016 Cyclops Club | BennyC |
| Shake It Fast | SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Pegasus Club | ceci |
| Shake It Fast | SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Manticore Club | oldog |
| The Expert Division of the Shake It Fast Competition in The 2013 Summer Olympic Tournament Group 6A Tournament | |||
| Shake It Fast | GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Pegasus Club | Tian-Xian |
| Shake It Fast | GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Sphynx Club | marshagee |
| Shake It Fast | GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Pegasus Club | berecca |
| The Expert Division of the Backgammon Competition in The 2013 Summer Olympic Tournament Group 1 Tournament | |||
| Backgammon | GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Sphynx Club | babken |
| Backgammon | SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2016 Cyclops Club | SkiptonBull |
| Backgammon | SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Phoenix Club | SarahMills |
| Backgammon | SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Manticore Club | Wrighty |
| The Lower Division of the Four In a Row Competition in The 2013 Summer Olympic Tournament Group 4 Tournament | |||
| Four In a Row | GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Phoenix Club | 1karlos |
| Four In a Row | GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2016 Cyclops Club | johnnyyboy |
| Four In a Row | SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | jamchug |
| Four In a Row | SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Pegasus Club | ladyvic |
| Four In a Row | SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | Fliss |
Competitions are published when gold, silver & bronze winners have been determined| Wanted |
- Do you have a special story, poem or testimonial you would like to share? How about some club news, announcements or any other special events? Then don't delay, send GoldToken's Newshound your submissions today! We look forward to hearing from you!
** (Please note: All submissions are added on a first come first serve basis.) **
Did you find the hidden coin in the newsletter 
? Our winner last month was Carol91859. to her for spotting it and being the first to send a message to GoldToken Support. We would like to give everyone a chance to play this fun game and win 5 Golderos, so you will only be eligible to win the Coin Hunt once every six months.
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