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Run for the Roses 2021 (1 Slots Available)
5 years ago
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Greetings all! Last year, as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, I was unable to hold my annual "Run for the Roses" to celebrate the Kentucky Derby. While the past year was, in the understatement of the decade, tough, I am happy to announce that it seems like I'll be able to resume the event this year!
So, a few little reminders as to what this free event entails:
The Kentucky Derby is easily the most recognizable horse-race in the world, bringing together racers from all over the world for an exciting 2-minute sprint at the historic Churchhill Downs in Kentucky. Mint Juleps and fancy hats abound! Its worth a watch in its own right, but TF makes it even better, you'll find. The rules are pretty simple. Pick the winning horse for the May 1st race, win a prize!
In 2019, we filled ALL 20 SLOTS! Can we do it again! I think we can! Spread the word!
Rules of Play:
Leading up to the Kentucky Derby, contestants will each choose 1 horse from the presented list of 20 participating horses.
- There are sometimes more horses in the race, but 20 is usually the most stable estimate, so it cuts off at 20.
- Only 1 "rider" to a horse. Once its been picked, its out of the selection pool.
- I have not posted the post-list yet, because the lineup fluctuates wildly in the leadup to the actual race.
- For simplicity, since the race a few positions may change dramatically without warning, each player is assigned to the initial post position, rather than the actual horse (As of May 1st)
- If your horse is removed before the race, send me a note. If available, you may select another horse. If no horse is available, you will be paired up on another horse, selected at random by rolling a 20 sided die.
The player who selects the winning horse wins a prize
- If no one selects the winning horse, the second place horse is treated as winner. This continues down the line until all winners are selected.
As I mentioned, the more slots that are taken the more prize slots open up. Here is the tentative list. Suggestions for higher prize brackets welcome!
5 Entries
- First Place: One-Shot full colour commission of a single character. In keeping with the derby theme, this should be equine or derby themed. (E.G. horses, centaurs, equitaurs, MLP or just involving the race in some way, like a character in a fancy hat.
10 Entries
- First Place: One Free Full Colour commission of a single character. No Restrictions
- Second Place: One-Shot full colour commission of a single character. In keeping with the derby theme, this should be equine or derby themed. (E.G. horses, centaurs, equitaurs, MLP or just involving the race in some way, like a character in a fancy hat.
15 Entries
- First Place: One Free Full Colour commission of a single character. No Restrictions
- Second Place: One-Shot full colour commission of a single character. In keeping with the derby theme, this should be equine or derby themed. (E.G. horses, centaurs, equitaurs, MLP or just involving the race in some way, like a character in a fancy hat.
- Third Place: One Page Lineart commission of a single character. In keeping with the derby theme, this should be equine or derby themed. (E.G. horses, centaurs, equitaurs, MLP or just involving the race in some way, like a character in a fancy hat)
20 Entries
- First Place: One Free Full Colour commission of a single character. No Restrictions
- Second Place: One-Shot full colour commission of a single character. In keeping with the derby theme, this should be equine or derby themed. (E.G. horses, centaurs, equitaurs, MLP or just involving the race in some way, like a character in a fancy hat.
- Third Place: One Page Lineart commission of a single character. No restrictions
- Last Place: One Page Lineart commission of a single character. In keeping with the derby theme, this should be equine or derby themed. (E.G. horses, centaurs, equitaurs, MLP or just involving the race in some way, like a character in a fancy hat
Post-Time is Saturday, May 1st. The morning of the 1st is the cutoff for entry.
Available slots (Horses subject to change as the Derby draws closer)
1. Known Agenda - MEGAplatinummanaxl
2. Like the King - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/nekona/
3. Brooklyn Strong - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/neo444/
4. Keepmeinmind - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/raichumorph4/
5. Sainthood - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/human72/
6. O Besos - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/hexen109/
7. Mandaloun - daisu1
8. Medina Spirit - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/e5111/
9. Hot Rod Charlie https://www.furaffinity.net/user/srgntdrew/
10. Midnight Bourbon - Doctor-Crow
11. Dynamic One - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/deych-d/
12. Helium - Sieg
13. Hidden Stash - TheGamingCentaur
14. Essential Quality - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/eduartboudewijn/
15. Rock Your World - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/tocixcog/
16. King Fury - Gvsgdude89
17. Highly Motivated - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/doomreaver/
18. Super Stock - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/engy/
19. Soup and Sandwich - https://www.deviantart.com/oldiblogg
20. Bourbonic - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/ivanks/
So, a few little reminders as to what this free event entails:
The Kentucky Derby is easily the most recognizable horse-race in the world, bringing together racers from all over the world for an exciting 2-minute sprint at the historic Churchhill Downs in Kentucky. Mint Juleps and fancy hats abound! Its worth a watch in its own right, but TF makes it even better, you'll find. The rules are pretty simple. Pick the winning horse for the May 1st race, win a prize!
In 2019, we filled ALL 20 SLOTS! Can we do it again! I think we can! Spread the word!
Rules of Play:
Leading up to the Kentucky Derby, contestants will each choose 1 horse from the presented list of 20 participating horses.
- There are sometimes more horses in the race, but 20 is usually the most stable estimate, so it cuts off at 20.
- Only 1 "rider" to a horse. Once its been picked, its out of the selection pool.
- I have not posted the post-list yet, because the lineup fluctuates wildly in the leadup to the actual race.
- For simplicity, since the race a few positions may change dramatically without warning, each player is assigned to the initial post position, rather than the actual horse (As of May 1st)
- If your horse is removed before the race, send me a note. If available, you may select another horse. If no horse is available, you will be paired up on another horse, selected at random by rolling a 20 sided die.
The player who selects the winning horse wins a prize
- If no one selects the winning horse, the second place horse is treated as winner. This continues down the line until all winners are selected.
As I mentioned, the more slots that are taken the more prize slots open up. Here is the tentative list. Suggestions for higher prize brackets welcome!
5 Entries
- First Place: One-Shot full colour commission of a single character. In keeping with the derby theme, this should be equine or derby themed. (E.G. horses, centaurs, equitaurs, MLP or just involving the race in some way, like a character in a fancy hat.
10 Entries
- First Place: One Free Full Colour commission of a single character. No Restrictions
- Second Place: One-Shot full colour commission of a single character. In keeping with the derby theme, this should be equine or derby themed. (E.G. horses, centaurs, equitaurs, MLP or just involving the race in some way, like a character in a fancy hat.
15 Entries
- First Place: One Free Full Colour commission of a single character. No Restrictions
- Second Place: One-Shot full colour commission of a single character. In keeping with the derby theme, this should be equine or derby themed. (E.G. horses, centaurs, equitaurs, MLP or just involving the race in some way, like a character in a fancy hat.
- Third Place: One Page Lineart commission of a single character. In keeping with the derby theme, this should be equine or derby themed. (E.G. horses, centaurs, equitaurs, MLP or just involving the race in some way, like a character in a fancy hat)
20 Entries
- First Place: One Free Full Colour commission of a single character. No Restrictions
- Second Place: One-Shot full colour commission of a single character. In keeping with the derby theme, this should be equine or derby themed. (E.G. horses, centaurs, equitaurs, MLP or just involving the race in some way, like a character in a fancy hat.
- Third Place: One Page Lineart commission of a single character. No restrictions
- Last Place: One Page Lineart commission of a single character. In keeping with the derby theme, this should be equine or derby themed. (E.G. horses, centaurs, equitaurs, MLP or just involving the race in some way, like a character in a fancy hat
Post-Time is Saturday, May 1st. The morning of the 1st is the cutoff for entry.
Available slots (Horses subject to change as the Derby draws closer)
1. Known Agenda - MEGAplatinummanaxl
2. Like the King - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/nekona/
3. Brooklyn Strong - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/neo444/
4. Keepmeinmind - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/raichumorph4/
5. Sainthood - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/human72/
6. O Besos - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/hexen109/
7. Mandaloun - daisu1
8. Medina Spirit - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/e5111/
9. Hot Rod Charlie https://www.furaffinity.net/user/srgntdrew/
10. Midnight Bourbon - Doctor-Crow
11. Dynamic One - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/deych-d/
12. Helium - Sieg
13. Hidden Stash - TheGamingCentaur
14. Essential Quality - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/eduartboudewijn/
15. Rock Your World - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/tocixcog/
16. King Fury - Gvsgdude89
17. Highly Motivated - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/doomreaver/
18. Super Stock - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/engy/
19. Soup and Sandwich - https://www.deviantart.com/oldiblogg
20. Bourbonic - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/ivanks/
I have no idea about which horse is which, but the name sounds good.