Message me for clues. The old puzzle rule: if you get it without one you'll get 5 points. For each clue one point is deducted.
@occasionaltasking
Occasional @taskmaster.tv inspired task competitions. October 2025 running. Brought the archive of it here from twitter. Old tasks are also all here tbf: https://larsum.com/occasional-tasks/ (This peaked in lockdown, but clinging onto it still.)
Message me for clues. The old puzzle rule: if you get it without one you'll get 5 points. For each clue one point is deducted.
Compared to previous 'over the course of the whole thing'-puzzles within these competitions, I'd say it's on the less complex side of things.
Task #24 : Enter the code word: larsum.com/ot-emptymirr...
#OctoberTasking
Task #23 : Treat yourself. #OctoberTasking
Task #22 : Trick yourself. #OctoberTasking
Task #21 : Add Halloween decorations to an unlikely place. #OctoberTasking
Task #20 : Write spooky lyrics to a well-known song. Best spooky song wins. #OctoberTasking
Task #19 : Write the most convincing Halloween pun. #OctoberTasking
Task #18 : Profoundly change a clock. Make it better. #OctoberTasking
Task #17 : Compose a creepy soundtrack. #OctoberTasking
Task #16 : Build a monster from things you have collected on a walk. #OctoberTasking
Task #15 : Create the spookiest special effect. #OctoberTasking
Task #14 : Put together the ultimate party snack and argue your case. #OctoberTasking
Task #13 : Design a subtle Halloween greeting card. #OctoberTasking
Task #12 : Display the cutest thing in the most monstrous way. #OctoberTasking
Task #11 : Come up with the best pumpkin themed game. #OctoberTasking
Task #10 : Shoot/tell a horror story from the perspective of a piece of decoration. #OctoberTasking
Task #9 : Make a practically useful joke. #OctoberTasking
Task #8 : Transform something into something. Spookiest transformation wins. #OctoberTasking
Task #7 : Curse a penguin. #OctoberTasking
Task #6 : Prepare to hibernate. Most thoughtful preparation wins. #OctoberTasking
Task #5 : Build a scarecrow solely using contents from only 1 of your drawers. Bonus points for most ambitious drawer choice. #OctoberTasking
Task #4 : Design a tarot card and explain the fortune it tells. Most convincing tarot card concept wins. #OctoberTasking
Task #3: Elaborately summon a cringeworthy thing. #OctoberTasking
Task #2 : Reap something you have sown. Most celebratory harvest wins. #OctoberTasking
Task #1: Carve faces into an impressive amount of different things. Bonus points for best face and least usual thing with a face. #OctoberTasking
That's the spirit. First task will be coming your way tomorrow.
I'll also put the tasks on here:
larsum.com/october-task...
That'll probably be a better overview at some point.
The deadline for ALL tasks is 7th November 8pm British time. So you can pick a couple of your favourites and do them on one day if you'd like.
You don't have to do all tasks to participate.
I'll post tasks here over the next couple of days. You can do said tasks and post your attempt with #OctoberTasking. I will judge the entry and at the end of the month there will be a champion. (Sometimes I wait a bit to reply in case other people send something in.)