site event The Running of the Leaves (2025) OOC/Sign Up

Dynamo Pad · August 17

Hey, everypony! This is your Events Lead, Dynamo Pad, wanting to wish you a lovely Summer, as well as a wonderful August!

IC:

With the start of the Fall season, it's time to kick things off to a roaring start! That's right! With Summer behind us and Fall in front of us, the time has come to knock down some more leaves! And what better way to start the Fall season than to have ourselves another classic tradition of The Running of the Leaves! The time has come once more to sign yourself up if you wish to take part in this exhilarating race! Challenging, exciting, and memorable times are sure to be had! Also, fun! Can't forget about fun! Did I mention the word fun? If not, then fun should be mentioned once more as one can never have too much fun! And... huh, what is this? Unscheduled rain clouds? I hope it won't be raining... Ahem, anyway, if you wish to take part, then please make sure to sign up in the thread below, or you can send myself, Dynamo Pad, a DM saying that you'd like to participate! I hope to see you all once more in the race!

OOC Detail:

The time has come to stretch your legs, get on your marks, get set, and go! To the races, after all! This event will be RP-based, but this time, it won't be about speed or luck. Instead, your goal will be to knock down as many leaves as you can, as you head to the finish line! Challenging challenges, potentially treacherous obstacles, and fun shenanigans might be in your way, but it's up to your courage, creativity, and cleverness on how well you do!

Please send me a DM or comment in the thread below if you wish to participate!

Deadline: This event will begin on September 1st and shall continue all throughout the month and into October.

Rules: No dice will be required when taking part in this event. Instead, it all comes down to your creativity and roleplaying skills! Leaves serve as points, and you get them for being active, and overcoming challenges in funny, creative, and interesting ways. Using new ideas to get through obstacles gives more points than reusing previously known methods, and experiencing difficulties gives more points than beating obstacles too easily. This year, it's not about being the first on the finish line, so focus on having fun!

While a race can bring out the competitive spirit in us all, please don't ever forget to always be kind and courteous to your fellow friends! It's always great to make friends and to get to know said fellow friends throughout the competitions. Last, but certainly not least, never forget to always have fun!

What is this?: A Prompt for Roleplaying, engagement and fun!

Any other questions: Feel free to send me a DM

Who may apply?: Any and all are more than welcome to take part!

In the end, it's all about having fun, making friends and putting your best hoof forward when it comes to taking part in the race! Especially when there might be some surprises in store!

I look forward to seeing everyone taking part!

Your friend,
Dynamo Pad

Silverspark184 · August 17

Silverspark popping in with Brightspark "did someone say Mischief and shenanigans you know I am Up for it

Brightspark sighing "Ahh Silver not without me you don't "she looked at her

Nook Cranny · August 17

Oh wow this looks fun! I'm new, so never participated in this or any other event for that matter before. So no idea what this particular event was like in previous years. Regardless, it looks fun! So if I may I'd like to participate too. I just don't know if I can be super active since I do have a job, but I'll try to post when I can. Also I've never rped using dice before, so not sure how that works. Sorry about being such a noob!

Dynamo Pad · August 17

26 minutes ago, Nook Cranny said:

Oh wow this looks fun! I'm new, so never participated in this or any other event for that matter before. So no idea what this particular event was like in previous years. Regardless, it looks fun! So if I may I'd like to participate too. I just don't know if I can be super active since I do have a job, but I'll try to post when I can. Also I've never rped using dice before, so not sure how that works. Sorry about being such a noob!

Hey, @Nook Cranny!

Thank you so much for taking interest in this! ^_^

There's a thread of the previous Running of the Leaves if you ever want a reference of how the RP had gone. This year will be a bit different as leaves will be knocked down by you and the other users that will be taking place in the event. However, dice will not be used this time as leaves will be knocked down in a different way. You'll see when the time comes, so no need to worry on the dice. I completely understand when it comes to being busy, so trying to post when you can and trying to catch up is okay. It's all about working together, communication and having fun. :coco:

It's okay and no need to apologize. I don't think you're a noob as it's always good to ask questions. I hope my response was able to help and if you have any other questions, never be afraid to post them here or in a DM. :fluttershy:

I almost forgot to ask. Do you have an OC that you'd like to submit for the Running of the Leaves? :izzy-oooh:

Nook Cranny · August 17

26 minutes ago, Dynamo Pad said:

Hey, @Nook Cranny!

Thank you so much for taking interest in this!

There's a thread of the previous Running of the Leaves if you ever want a reference of how the RP had gone. This year will be a bit different as leaves will be knocked down by you and the other users that will be taking place in the event. However, dice will not be used this time as leaves will be knocked down in a different way. You'll see when the time comes, so no need to worry on the dice. I completely understand when it comes to being busy, so trying to post when you can and trying to catch up is okay. It's all about working together, communication and having fun.

It's okay and no need to apologize. I don't think you're a noob as it's always good to ask questions. I hope my response was able to help and if you have any other questions, never be afraid to post them here or in a DM.

I almost forgot to ask. Do you have an OC that you'd like to submit for the Running of the Leaves?

Aw thank you for the welcome and the support. As for an oc. I do have a couple I just don't know which one to choose. Is there a limit on how many or...? I'll have to think about who to pick. It's just I love all my ocs and like them all to have a chance to shine and develop.

PrincessPriscillaPT · August 17

Never participated in this before. So this is my first time here. It looks fun. :mlp_ooh:
I have 12 OCs, but I have absolutely no idea who to choose. :mlp_blink:

Samurai Equine · August 17

Is it really that time of year again? :pinkiegasp:

But I am not sure which of my OCs should participate this time. Samurai or Trilby? Hmm... :huh:

Nitobit · August 17

Moonlight is ready! :flutterbat:

@Wizard, where are you? :trixies-hat:

Livealarm · August 17

9 hours ago, Nook Cranny said:

Oh wow this looks fun! I'm new, so never participated in this or any other event for that matter before. So no idea what this particular event was like in previous years. Regardless, it looks fun! So if I may I'd like to participate too. I just don't know if I can be super active since I do have a job, but I'll try to post when I can. Also I've never rped using dice before, so not sure how that works. Sorry about being such a noob!

I also never participated in a roleplay event before, but I really look forward to entering one. Is it okay if I use Dupluna, my oc?

ComanderZhabikKlavik · August 17

*Suddenly a portal opens and a pony jumps out.
"The Running of the Leaves again! I'll be taking part in this." :sweetie-squee:
*Anarchylight walks up to the Dynamo Pad.
"Hi @Dynamo Pad :dash-hoof: ! I'd like to take part in this and I have a question. Can I invite my friend here to take part in this too?"

OOC:
Can I use two OCs in this event?

Edited August 17 by ComanderZhabikKlavik

Wizard · August 17

Round 2! I'm in.

5 hours ago, Moonlight Wane said:

Moonlight is ready!

@Wizard, where are you?

I'm here and ready to run!

Ice Princess Silky <3 · August 17

13 hours ago, Nook Cranny said:

You'll see when the time comes, so no need to worry on the dice. I completely understand when it comes to being busy, so trying to post when you can and trying to catch up is okay.

Ooooh this sounds interesting!

I may or may not be able to make it, depending on how time consuming it is. I am going to be away in September for a while after finishing up on some things here. (last minute tweaks) but if I may be able to sprinkle a post here and there then that will be easier. :coco: Last event I was not even able to finish it at all. So, best not to apply if I'm not able to complete it again. We shall see!

Iridescent Edge · August 18

My character just got approved. May I join? :kindness:

SidewinderX · August 18

Ooh, this looks fun. Never done it before, but I might as well try. Sign me (and Starry Point) up!

Nook Cranny · August 18

Nice to see I won't be the only new person signing up. I think I'll use either Nook Cranny or Rapid Quill. Here's hoping they can at least knock over a few leaves.

Dynamo Pad · August 19

On 2025-08-16 at 11:32 PM, Nook Cranny said:

Aw thank you for the welcome and the support. As for an oc. I do have a couple I just don't know which one to choose. Is there a limit on how many or...? I'll have to think about who to pick. It's just I love all my ocs and like them all to have a chance to shine and develop.

You're welcome! :coco: As for the limit on OC's, I would say one or two OC's per person. I completely understand as it's always fun to play as an OC, as well as shining and developing said OC. ^_^

On 2025-08-17 at 12:22 AM, PrincessPriscillaPT said:

Never participated in this before. So this is my first time here. It looks fun.
I have 12 OCs, but I have absolutely no idea who to choose.

Yay~! It's always great to have everyone to join in on the fun! :))

I hope that whoever you choose, that you get to have a lot of fun in the race, as well as interacting with everyone taking part. :fluttershy:

On 2025-08-17 at 4:22 AM, Samurai Equine said:

Is it really that time of year again?

But I am not sure which of my OCs should participate this time. Samurai or Trilby? Hmm...

Eeyup it is, Onii-San! :pinkiehappy:

The limit of OC's per person can be either one or two. So, technically, you can have Samurai and Trilby in the RP. :Flutter-wink:

On 2025-08-17 at 7:45 AM, Livealarm said:

I also never participated in a roleplay event before, but I really look forward to entering one. Is it okay if I use Dupluna, my oc?

I think it would be really awesome having Dupluna joining in on the race. :grin:

Do you have a reference picture and/or a character sheet? :ooh:

On 2025-08-17 at 12:36 PM, Ice Princess Silky <3 said:

Ooooh this sounds interesting!

I may or may not be able to make it, depending on how time consuming it is. I am going to be away in September for a while after finishing up on some things here. (last minute tweaks) but if I may be able to sprinkle a post here and there then that will be easier. Last event I was not even able to finish it at all. So, best not to apply if I'm not able to complete it again. We shall see!

Silky! :mlp_pinkie:

I completely understand and if you are able to make it and sprinkle a post here and there, then I hope that you have a lot of fun in the race. :fluttershy:

21 hours ago, Iridescent Edge said:

My character just got approved. May I join?

Awesome and eeyup! Everyone that wishes to take part in the race is more than welcome to sign up. :coco:

On 2025-08-17 at 12:05 PM, Anarchylight said:

*Suddenly a portal opens and a pony jumps out.
"The Running of the Leaves again! I'll be taking part in this."
*Anarchylight walks up to the Dynamo Pad.
"Hi @Dynamo Pad! I'd like to take part in this and I have a question. Can I invite my friend here to take part in this too?"

OOC:
Can I use two OCs in this event?

*Blinks in surprise as a bright light flashes suddenly on my left. I turn to look and see Anarchylight jumping out from the portal.*

Anarchylight! :pinkie:

Heya @ComanderZhabikKlavik! It's really great to see you and awesome! Looking forward to seeing you take part in the race! :grin:

Absolutely! Everyone is more than welcome to join in on the fun! The more the merrier! :eager:

OOC:
Eeyup! The limit on OC's per person can be either one or two. :))

11 hours ago, SidewinderX said:

Ooh, this looks fun. Never done it before, but I might as well try. Sign me (and Starry Point) up!

Awesome and welcome aboard to the Running of the Leaves! :pinkiehappy:

Do you have a reference image and character sheet of your OC? :ooh:

1 hour ago, Nook Cranny said:

Nice to see I won't be the only new person signing up. I think I'll use either Nook Cranny or Rapid Quill. Here's hoping they can at least knock over a few leaves.

Awesome and sounds like a plan. Nook Cranny and Rapid Quill are both more than okay to take part in the race. The limit on OC per person can be either one or two. So, both are more than okay to participating. :))

Do you have reference images and characters sheets of Nook Cranny and Rapid Quill? :izzy-oooh:

Nook Cranny · August 19

11 minutes ago, Dynamo Pad said:

Awesome and sounds like a plan. Nook Cranny and Rapid Quill are both more than okay to take part in the race. The limit on OC per person can be either one or two. So, both are more than okay to participating.

Do you have reference images and characters sheets of Nook Cranny and Rapid Quill?

I sure do! Here's Rapid's: https://mlpforums.com/character/402-rapid-quill/

Nook Cranny's: https://mlpforums.com/character/243-nook-cranny/

Nook Cranny's pretty physical and Rapid Quill is pretty sneaky and tricky. They'll both probably come up with clever plans and interesting ways to do stuff.

SidewinderX · August 19

2 hours ago, Dynamo Pad said:

Do you have a reference image and character sheet of your OC?

Whoops, forgot that. Here!

PrincessPriscillaPT · August 19

1 hour ago, Dynamo Pad said:

Yay~! It's always great to have everyone to join in on the fun!
I hope that whoever you choose, that you get to have a lot of fun in the race, as well as interacting with everyone taking part.

I sure am! Here's my character.
https://mlpforums.com/character/410-princess-velvet-priscilla

ComanderZhabikKlavik · August 19

15 hours ago, Dynamo Pad said:

*Blinks in surprise as a bright light flashes suddenly on my left. I turn to look and see Anarchylight jumping out from the portal.*

Anarchylight!

Heya @ComanderZhabikKlavik! It's really great to see you and awesome! Looking forward to seeing you take part in the race!

Absolutely! Everyone is more than welcome to join in on the fun! The more the merrier!

OOC:
Eeyup! The limit on OC's per person can be either one or two.

Anarchylight: "Thanks, I'll let my friend know he can participate! :flutterbat: "
*Anarchylight spawns a radio and says
Anarchylight: "You can come to The Running of the Leaves"
After that, a portal appears nearby and MGE Sniper comes out.
MGE Sniper: "Hi Anarchylight! Hi @Dynamo Pad!" :dash-hoof:
MGE Sniper turns to Anarchylight and says.
MGE Sniper: "I'm glad I can participate in this event, relax and take a break from fighting."
Anarchylight: "I'm glad you'll be here too. It's a bit of a pity that Commander Zhabik Klavik can't join this event, he's even busier than last time. Okay, let's wait here for the race to start."

OOC: Thanks for the answer, I'll use two OCs!

Edited August 19 by ComanderZhabikKlavik

Livealarm · August 19

On 2025-08-18 at 8:08 PM, Dynamo Pad said:

On 2025-08-17 at 7:45 AM, Livealarm said:

I also never participated in a roleplay event before, but I really look forward to entering one. Is it okay if I use Dupluna, my oc?

I think it would be really awesome having Dupluna joining in on the race.

Do you have a reference picture and/or a character sheet?

Yes, I sure have: click here

Here's a reference draw of Dupluna:

By the way, Dupluna is a unicorn now :twilightsmile:

Edited August 21 by Livealarm
Added a reference photo

Denim&Venöm · August 20

On 2025-08-16 at 8:40 PM, Dynamo Pad said:

Rules: No dice will be required when taking part in this event.

Aww, but I really wanted to test the dice mechanics out as a player this year.

Can players have the choice of system to use? Creativity and problem solving vs. chance and point management? One way can let players be artists in figuring out obstacles and the other can let players put their faith in the heart of the ~~cards~~ dice for making it in the race.

Role play vs. Roll play.

Nitobit · August 20

14 hours ago, Denim&Venöm said:

Aww, but I really wanted to test the dice mechanics out as a player this year.

Can players have the choice of system to use? Creativity and problem solving vs. chance and point management? One way can let players be artists in figuring out obstacles and the other can let players put their faith in the heart of the ~~cards~~ dice for making it in the race.

Role play vs. Roll play.

The new system hasn't been created with randomness in mind. Besides, it wouldn't be fair if someone could win just by being lucky, while others actually try being creative.

liujiadong · August 30

Sounds interesting, Sunshine Rising can be participated,.She will have a great time playing.

Dynamo Pad · August 31

On 2025-08-18 at 8:23 PM, Nook Cranny said:

I sure do! Here's Rapid's: https://mlpforums.com/character/402-rapid-quill/

Nook Cranny's: https://mlpforums.com/character/243-nook-cranny/

Nook Cranny's pretty physical and Rapid Quill is pretty sneaky and tricky. They'll both probably come up with clever plans and interesting ways to do stuff.

Awesome! Both of your characters are good to go! ^_^

On 2025-08-18 at 10:31 PM, SidewinderX said:

Whoops, forgot that. Here!

That's okay and it's no worries. :coco:

Your character is accepted and is good to go! :))

On 2025-08-18 at 11:01 PM, PrincessPriscillaPT said:

I sure am! Here's my character.
https://mlpforums.com/character/410-princess-velvet-priscilla

Awesome! Your character is set and is good to go! :fluttershy:

On 2025-08-19 at 2:10 PM, Livealarm said:

Yes, I sure have: click here

Here's a reference draw of Dupluna:

By the way, Dupluna is a unicorn now

Thank you for the character link and reference image. :))

Thank you for the heads up on Deplane being a unicorn, as well. Dupluna is all set and good to go for the race! :fluttershy:

On 2025-08-19 at 11:02 PM, Denim&Venöm said:

Aww, but I really wanted to test the dice mechanics out as a player this year.

Can players have the choice of system to use? Creativity and problem solving vs. chance and point management? One way can let players be artists in figuring out obstacles and the other can let players put their faith in the heart of the ~~cards~~ dice for making it in the race.

Role play vs. Roll play.

I completely understand and I'm really sorry, Denim.

That does sounds like a cool idea to consider. Maybe in another race. However, the new system is about using creativity to overcome the obstacles with cleverness, creativity and having fun. :coco:

21 hours ago, ayla74108 said:

Excited to join The Running of the Leaves 2025! Looking forward to the roleplay and meeting everyone here

Awesome! I'm really happy to hear that you're excited to join! :eager:

Do you have a character that you'd like to participate in the race? If so, do you have a character sheet and/or reference image of that character? :izzy-oooh:

18 hours ago, liujiadong said:

Sounds interesting, Sunshine Rising can be participated,.She will have a great time playing.

Awesome! Do you have a reference sheet for Sunshine Rising? Other than that, Sunshine is good to go for the race! ^_^

On 2025-08-19 at 11:10 AM, MGE Sniper said:

Anarchylight: "Thanks, I'll let my friend know he can participate!"
*Anarchylight spawns a radio and says
Anarchylight: "You can come to The Running of the Leaves"
After that, a portal appears nearby and MGE Sniper comes out.
MGE Sniper: "Hi Anarchylight! Hi @Dynamo Pad!"
MGE Sniper turns to Anarchylight and says.
MGE Sniper: "I'm glad I can participate in this event, relax and take a break from fighting."
Anarchylight: "I'm glad you'll be here too. It's a bit of a pity that Commander Zhabik Klavik can't join this event, he's even busier than last time. Okay, let's wait here for the race to start."

OOC: Thanks for the answer, I'll use two OCs!

*As a radio had been spawned, Dynamo had taken notice of another portal being summoned. Turning to the source, the gaming unicorn was met with a tall, human-like individual*

Hello, it's really nice to meet you. What's your name?

I also hope that you can forgive me, but I'm not sure if you're able to participate. The race is about the Running of the Leaves, but it's also about ponies and other creatures in Equestria running. That, and I don't think snipers are allowed. Unless they are sort of able to launch party cannon confetti. *He explains as he didn't know that MGE Sniper was an Artificial Intelligence and Terminator* I really am sorry about that.

I'd also like to inform everyone more about the RP Event!

This year, the participants will be getting a new obstacle on the road every week, until the ending of the race to where everyone crosses the finish line. You are free to roleplay each event as much as you like, as well as get more leaves the more active you are. You don't have to post every day, but you should at least make one post per obstacle. All the while, explaining how you got through said obstacle. While there is usually no magic or flying when it comes to the Running of the Leaves, gliding and short-range telekinesis are allowed. Please keep in mind, however, that you get more points for being creative and not reusing the same solutions to overcoming an obstacle!

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