The Amazing Race

[MiniMark 7]

The Amazing Race: Simtropolis Style

I would like to announce my new game here on Simtropolis.

In order to make this work and successful I will base this off my favourite reality TV show. If you’re new to the TV show then I will explain the basics. All you need to do is race around the world and get to the finish line first without getting eliminated. However since I’m not a millionaire your prize will be just bragging rights and possibly a JavaScript icon that says you have won the Amazing Race. However that is not in my jurisdiction and is up to the Administrators here at ST.

Ok let’s begin. First thing is first, is that who would like to join in? However there is a max capacity of 22 people. First come, first serve. After I have the max number of people I will pair everyone up completely by random in 11 teams of 2. Then we will begin the race around the world (well the internet/Simtropolis).

How the game works:

It will require you and your teammate to work together and find stuff. Each leg will ask you different questions. Some examples include, providing pictures, possibly answer a certain question about the city or country your currently in and so on and so forth. This will be required to move onwards in the race. What will be asked will be completely random so be prepared for the unexpected as it will vary from each leg of the race.

We will start off somewhere in the USA working our way around the world until we have a winner. However teams will be eliminated as the race progresses. If this game gets very popular we will start again with 22 new players allowing different people to race.

A Typical Leg:

Fly from City A to City B.  From the airport find the “tower”. One team member must provide a picture of it. From the “tower” drive yourselves to the City C. Once arrived in the city, head to the city hall to find your next clue. If I don’t announce what happens next, then all teams will be required to wait until I post the next clue before continue racing. This also gives your team a chance to “catch up” as you will have some time preparing for the pit stop without falling too far behind.

On every leg there will be roadblocks and detours. Also fast forwards and yields will be included but more sparingly throughout the race.

Roadblocks: One teammate must contact me by a private message to receive the roadblock. The player who decides to do the roadblock must post this answer when the team checks into the pit stop. Failure to do so will result in a penalty.

Detours: Will be a choice of two tasks. You and your teammate must choose and agree on one. These will have there own pros and cons. Once agreed upon one teammate must provide the answer at the pit stop.

Fast Forwards: There will be only 2 of these during the entire race. These will allow you to skip everything in the current leg and head directly to the pit stop. Once I have announced the fast-forward on the particular leg any team member must contact me by private message to receive the question or a task. If multiple teams have gone for the Fast Forward then I reply to the earliest one first and so on and so forth. Whichever team answers correctly first your team will receive the fast-forward and you can head directly to the pit stop. Be forewarned that your team can only use one fast forward during the race.

Yields: There will also be 2 yields during the race. This will allow you to force another team to stop racing. Once I have announced the yield on the particular leg you must contact me by private message (from your team) to let me know which team that your team wishes to yield. Once the deal is done I will post announcing the team that has been yielded. The first team who contacts me will receive the "yielding" power. As the same with the fast-forward you can only use the yield once during the race. If your team has been yielded then there will be a penalty for your team.

There will also be 2 non-elimination legs during the race which allows your team to continue racing if your team finishes a leg last. However your team will be issued a penalty when you check in at the pit stop.

The Pit Stop:

After you have accumulated all of your answers (with the exception of the fast forwards) you may check in to the pit stop. To check in each member of the team must post the required answers (that you have been designated for) to the forum.

If you are correct I will announce what position you have placed. After everyone has checked in then we will take a break for approximately 1 week and then you will see the next leg of the race posted and we will resume racing.

All teams will leave at the same time regardless of where the finish the leg before. All teams will also be asked the same set of questions however to make it more difficult and challenging you will be required to provide a different picture or piece of information that I ask for each question then the other teams.

Penalties:

If you or your teammate edits his/her final answer post will receive a penalty for their team. The penalty will be a dice roll by me. The same rule will apply if your team gets yielded, or you answer your teammates question. The outcome of the roll will correspond to how many teams may check into the pit stop before you can check in.

On non-elimination legs if your team finishes last you will be required to finish 1st on the next leg of the race or the dice roll penalty will be the result.

Final Notes:

Once I have all the players, I will announce the teams and will provide the official starting time. Also I work 12 hour shifts at my job and I do realize that we all live across the world therefore you can expect to see each new leg during random times throughout the 24 hour cycle. I will be generous though and announce to everyone who is still racing when the next leg will be posted (only the specific day) once everyone has checked in. As I said before this game will require a lot of participation and of course you and your teammate must work together in order to succeed and win the Amazing Race.

Please be sure to read the above as I would like to try to make it realistic to the show as much as possible.

So if your interested in playing just sign up here (well reply to this post)!

[pickled_pig 7]

Sounds quite innovative for a forum game.

I'm definately interested.

-aaron

[amal81 3]

Count me in.

[beebs 129]

Hehe... I like these games of yours. Count me in as well.

[MiniMark 7]

Awesome 3 people. Glad to have you guys in!

[S1acker 0]

Sounds very interesting, count me in

[MiniMark 7]

Glad to have you here S1acker. For the 4 members currently playing feel free to spread the word of this game

[SensMan 10]

I'm in. Watch me be stuck with beebs too.

[IDS2 3,346]

I would not like to join, but this sounds interesting. I will be watching-on the sidelines, of course.

[pickled_pig 7]

Completely forgot about this. Is it ever going to become a reality?

-aaron

[MiniMark 7]

Well until I manage to get a few (like 17-18) more people then no its not going to work out. Although i'm sure you would like to play soon though.

[owenluby 1]

Definetey a cool idea! I'm in

*puts hand in a circle of everyone else's hands, all huddled up, and shouts, QUACK! QUACK! QUACK!*

EDIT: I'll help you out MiniMark by putting a link in my sig and advertising it heavily...

PS: Can we have team names as well?

[MiniMark 7]

Awesome to have you play owenluby. Thanks for the help by advertising and yes when you are partnered with your teammate you can have a team name. Such as "Frat Boys" or "Hippies" or even "Barbies" to note some famous team names.

[owenluby 1]

...cool...

[The_sanderson 6]

Good game.I don

[The boy formerly known as Evil Muzz 27]

I'll join in! Glad to hear about the random times as well, this is why I always miss out on the Simpsons Trivia (that and I don't know the answers!).

[Mayor of Bernberg 0]

I'll join in, depending when the Race starts.

[MiniMark 7]

The race will start once I have enough people (so far 8 people) However I will cut the max number from 22 down to 18 (so we have 9 teams instead of 11). Also Simpsons Trivia is still going on, we are looking for a 3rd place still.

The_sanderson: Thats all you need to know, just make sure you and your teammate follow instructions though. Like if you were in New York City (pretend mind you) and your next clue said get your self to Mrs. Liberty, you would probably think I need to get over to the Statue of Liberty then you have to wait for further instructions.

There is no ranking system with TAR. As it is a race (designed more so as a Scavenger Hunt for ST). All you need to do is answer correclty and quickly (with your teammate). The last place team is usually eliminated except on non elimination legs.

I just hope that everyone stays active as I have stated before that you and your partner MUST work together to succeed. I am not responsible of tracking you down.

If anyone has any more questions please let me know.

[Archangel9 28]

This sounds cool, im in!

~Archangel9

[J.A.M 0]

Count me in to!

[kraft_d 0]

If this is still going on, I'm in...

[TheSixCents 0]

Im In

[MiniMark 7]

Awesome to have you Archangel9, J.A.M, kraft_d and TheSixCents. We now have up 13 players and are looking for 5 more people to play. Now since you guys are fairly new to ST, you should try to keep active with this forum as you may fall behind. Furthermore you should boomark this for future reference. Once I have the remaining people then I will announce the teams and the official starting date/time.

[kraft_d 0]

Sure... I love the amazing race TV show...

[Menotyou 0]

I'll join. I love the show!

[rickmastfan67 0]

I'm game.  I always watch this show when it's on.

[MiniMark 7]

welcome menotyou and rickmastfan67. I see your a penguin fan as well! That makes (3 of us on ST that i'm aware of) We are now looking for 3 more people to join.

[owenluby 1]

Sounds like this is gonna be big!

[MiniMark 7]

I can only hope so owenluby. I would ask that all members who are particpating to get ready as we will being racing very soon. (Possibly early next week). I will send each of you a private message to confirm your still going in once we have the max numbers!

[Dave The Hokie 0]

Count me in