From time to time, a chocobo race will take a good four to five minutes (time approximated by chat log entries happening at the time) to get past the initial loading screen. I'll then be instantly in the running already, skipping past the starting cutscene and the 3,2,1 countdown. Has happened a number of times per day, but unable to replicate consistently.


Time: From gold saucer patch release until today
Frequency: "Sometimes"
World name: Hyperion
Character name: King Canadane
NPC name: n/a
Monster name: n/a
Class/Level: Any
Party or solo: Solo
In-game time: Varies
Area and coordinates: Chocobo Square (6,4)
Steps:
1. Enter race.
2. Wait for a longer-than-normal loading screen.
3. When black loading screen goes away, the race has already begun! No countdown or anything.

Connection Specs
- Type of internet connection/provider: DSL/Bell
- Modem maker/model number: Bell/Bell Connection Hub

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