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OOC: In respect to the race, how well each character does depends on a stat check against PP (physical prowess to coordinate steps) and Spd which is limited to the slowest runner. A failed roll results in one or both runners falling and losing ground to others. At the halfway point, any player may choose to increase their speed by doing a stat check with penalties (IE: a character with a speed of 10 would need to roll 10 or under to avoid falling under normal circumstances. The player could opt to roll with a penalty of +5 to their roll, which would require them to roll a 5 or under, to increase their speed to 15 (appr 300 yards per minute). The run is 100 yards across the grass to a rope, then back to the finish line. I will respond at 50 yard intervals with results based on decisions and outcomes.

OOC2: Historically running the three-legged races in tabletop games has resulted in much laughing because many will eat grass and get scrapes and bruises. Much cursing and making fun of others tends to occur. Feel free to talk trash and poke fun at others.

Teams of familiar racers:
Steve and Maya
Frank and Johnny
Megana and Sam
Miss Hoffman and Dane
Belle and Mindy Damodred
Roger Driver and Greg Fowler
Sheriff Ericson and Deputy Tokahashi
Roughly, there are about 120 pairs of racers.

"Everyone to the starting lines!" the familiar voice of Lord Stein booms. "Trash talking and laughing is allowed! Tripping and touching other racing pairs is not allowed!" He then adds, "Otherwise, you'll be disqualified! If your binds come off, then you are disqualified. I've decided that since there's such a large turnout, then the top ten pairs will receive the prize and the top place pair will receive an additional TEN CREDITS!"

OOC: ooo lol@ten credits when a weak MD weapon costs thousands.

Steve and Maya, with looks of determination on their faces, glance over at Megana and Sam, and both nod knowingly to each other. Steve shouts out, "Sam! You better be able to keep up with her, or you're going to be grazing grass every thirty feet!"

"Steve, you should be used to falling down with all the scars from skateboarding!" Sam replies.

Johnny scoffs at the exchange and informs Frank, "Start normal and then gradually pick up pace. They won't know what passed em." Frank, in his calculations isn't sure if Johnny has the right idea. What if somebody starts fast and fails to mess up?

Belle and Mindy glance over at Megana from afar and wave enthusiastically. Megana's never seen her mom or grandmother ever compete in these races.

Miss Hoffman locks arms with Dane, pushing her hip against his and squeezing tight with her arm, giving him a nudge, "Just take it easy. I think we've got this."

The sheriff, along with his deputy both guffaw to each other like they've heard the funniest joke.

The scene is the mostly the same across the entire starting line. Some seem casual, more to just participate while others look mortally determined.

"On your marks! Get set!" Suddenly the sound of a firearm drowns out the laughing and shouts around the starting line.

OOC3: Please state if you want to start out normal or want to take the risk of falling to run faster. Falling takes a successful PP check per 5 seconds to get back up.

Ooc: Frank will start slow but will take the chance at extra speed when he and Johnny get up to it

Dane jumps a little at the sound of the gun. He starts out at a normal pace just to get the hang of it hoping that slow and steady will see them to the end.

Ooc- megana will take the risk of falling

Megana gets ready "hey wanna take a risk and see if we can get on the lead" she whispers to her partner (ooc-because my brain malfunctioned and forgot who it was mid post). She slightly smirk wanting to have some fun

Everyone takes off as over half the contestants fall within the first few steps to a few yards into the race. Amongst the fallen are Roger and Greg, the sheriff and Deputy Tokahashi and Dane and Miss Hoffman. The fall doesn't hurt, but feels embarrassing. Dane and Miss Hoffman struggle to stand back up but not nearly as bad as other groups. They continue running, maintaining a shaky rhythm, slowly catching those who didn't fall.

Several other pairs stumble but manage to avoid falling down. Amongst the stumbling runners are Megana's mom and grandmother who seem to be taking it slow and easy. Megana and Sam take off and nearly stumble, but Sam manages to catch himself and keeps her steady.

Steve and Maya notice that they're ahead of nearly everyone. The only pair ahead of them are Johnny and Frank, who look like they're actually running without a problem. Frank feels like Johnny could run twice as fast if he could. At this point, the deputy and sheriff, instead of getting back up, begin running on their hands and outside feet to cover ground. They're right behind Dane and Miss Hoffman.

OOC: Any changes in plans, guys?

OOC2:
In a commanding lead is Frank and Johnny.
Behind them are about a dozen runners, smoothing moving along, but not near as fast.
Steve and Maya are behind the fore pack, just barely.
Another group is right on their heels.
Megana and Sam are a few paces behind that group.
Megana's family is right on their heels.
A majority of the rest are behind them, with Dane and Miss Hoffman in the middle of them.
Sheriff and his deputy are behind them, but quickly catching up, using their unorthodox, if not illegal method of racing.
Most of the rest of the people are either giving up or still trying to get up.

Megana keeps on course and keeps matching the movement of her partner to keep pushing forward onto this race.
(Ooc-being steady but yet fast enough)

Frank and Johnny fall out of step with each other while discovering, upon reaching halfways, that about a dozen other racers are hot on their heels. Amongst them are Megana and Sam. Steve and Maya stumble and nearly fall, allowing Megana and Sam to swiftly pass them. Megana can almost hear Sam whisper, "Step. step. step," and matches it, increasing their pace significantly. As they pass Steve, Sam shouts out, "Oh my! You're too tall for her Steve!" and laughs. Then Megana notices that her mom and grandmother are just steps behind them, about to pass Steve as well.

"No pressure!" Mindy shouts to her daughter.

Looking ahead, Dane feels that Miss Hoffman is more on his level as they increase speed. The run feels smoother, almost enjoyable. Dozens fall all around, behind and ahead of them. He sees that that's how Sam and Megana, her family and another group of people have started to gain more distance. If Dane can get past those people, then Meg and himself have a chance of placing. He sees that several have caught up to Frank and Johnny, whom have been in a commanding lead. Now, it's close!

Upon heading back, Frank and Johnny notice that many have fallen. Of them, many are so badly tangled that they stand no chance of catching up. One group is still near the starting line, desperately trying to get up. Coach Driver and Mr. Fowler aren't far behind Dane and Miss Hoffman, having made up for eating grass just moments before.

OOC: Runners in placement order as Frank and Johnny reach the halfway point:
Frank and Johnny are in lead
About a dozen running pairs are quickly catching up
Megana and Sam are moving even faster to catch them
Steve and Maya had to slow down to prevent falling
Belle and Mindy (Megana's family) are catching up to Steve and Maya
Miss Hoffman and Dane are several paces, leaving a significant gap to cover.
Coach Driver and Mr Fowler appear out of the fallen, quickly covering ground and trying hopelessly to catch Dane.
Behind them is everyone else, stumbling over each other or unable to coordinate to get up. The sheriff and Deputy Tokahashi are amongst this group, horribly tangled.

"Time to pick up the pace" Dane says breathlessly. "We can do this. " OOC: 10% increase in pace.

Frank and Johnny finally synchronize their rhythm and take a chance to move even faster. They move so fast that spectators are murmuring amongst themselves. Before Frank knows it, they've crossed the finish line.

Lord Stein, who's near Brad and Kendal, booms, "Congratulations to our first place winners! Wow! That was fast!"

Megana and Sam, who were nearly caught up, are left way behind as they also continue to pick up speed, causing many of the runners ahead of them to try and keep up. As these runners do so, they begin to fall down, allowing Dane and Miss Hoffman to begin catching up. Megana can still hear Sam's voice, rhythmically chanting, "Step, step, step." But faster than before. Upon glancing over, his lips aren't moving.

"Time to pick up the pace," Dane says breathlessly. "We can do this," as Belle and Mindy, as well as Steve and Maya, horribly wipe out, sliding through the grass on their chests and chins. Dane and Meg easily weave through, moving into 3rd position.

Meanwhile, behind Coach Driver and Mr Fowler do their best to catch up, taking up 4th place, desperately trying to overtake Dane and Miss Hoffman, but they keep stumbling. If they can find their rhythm, then Dane may lose ground to 4th place.

Behind them, many of the runners have fallen. Laughing and cheering from both the crowd and the contestants pierce the late morning air. Many runners, whom have fallen and gotten back up, are doing their best to catch up. Deputy Tokahashi and Sheriff Ericson are both frantically trying to fix their legs without untying the rope.

OOC: This next post will be for the final stretch. Frank and Johnny have finished the race. Megana and Sam may place second, but if they fall, they could give it up to Dane and Miss Hoffman. Falling at this point could be bad, although, not speeding up could mean achieving a better placement.

OOC2: Runners in placement order:
Frank and Johnny finish the race!
Megana and Sam are almost guaranteed second if no one passes them
Miss Hoffman and Dane are a ways behind but are currently fighting for 2nd/3rd place.
Coach Driver and Mr Fowler appear out of the fallen, quickly covering ground and trying hopelessly to catch Dane.
Many of the people that fell and are back up are here.
Steve and Maya fell down
Belle and Mindy (Megana's family) fell down
Behind them is everyone else, stumbling over each other or unable to coordinate to get up. The sheriff and Deputy Tokahashi are amongst this group, horribly tangled.

Dane keeps the pace steady unless it looks like they are going to be overtaken or have a chance to grab second without being out of control. If they have to, he'll try to pick up the pace a little to finish no worse than third.