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Post by Host Brian on Aug 26, 2014 21:31:49 GMT
Austin, he's talking about the cast. They don't get that there might just be 2 idols in there, and currently think each tribe gets one.
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Post by Host Brian on Aug 26, 2014 21:32:24 GMT
Oh and Malcolm sent a screenshot of a post in the group chat that happened to HAVE A PM FROM ALINA ABOUT THE GAME.
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Post by Host Jeremiah on Aug 26, 2014 21:33:13 GMT
Brian's referring to, among other things, Malcolm giving away the idol clue to his entire tribe
Thus allowing Charlie to get the idol.
EDIT: And all those things he just mentioned yes.
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austin
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Post by austin on Aug 26, 2014 21:40:43 GMT
Brian Corridan Jesus they're dumb Why is our cast mentally handicapped I wish I was in this season because I would've won Ladies and gentlemen, Brian <3 I think anyone who made the merge in our season except for Jay would dominate this season. Hey, Jay was a powerhouse. Or did he not outlast both of us, dear Brian?  |
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Post by austin on Aug 26, 2014 21:52:58 GMT
On an unrelated note, as a prediction writer I thought I should share some of my thoughts on how the game is going down.
Edgardo is smart, but he's socially a dunce. I'd like to point out this little tidbit from his bootlist.
It’s amazing how he is able to perceive things others are completely missing, namely Alina’s fantastic UTR game, and at the same point ignore an obvious threat in Charlie and believe he’s much closer to him than is in any way feasible.
He’s obviously going for the OTTN edit, which is fine, but any smarts he displays in his confessional seem to go out the window outside of it. I just read Kelly’s confessional where she talks about how Edgardo has pretty much ignored her, and how he’s on all the girl’s radars. You can be a villain, but being an OBVIOUS villain boots you earlier. See: Stephanie from last season. He’s the exemplar of playing too hard. That being said, since he has an idol, he’s definitely gonna be entertaining on some level down the line.
Malcolm is in a really odd spot. A bunch of people think he’s a threat, but at the same time one of his biggest opponents in Alina wants to take him far. It’s like he has such a huge target that he has no target, if that makes any sense whatsoever. I think he’s good at the game, but he needs to stop being such a goddamn enigma to Alina if he wants to actually go to the end with her. I’d actually love to see that F2.
On the subject of Alina, I think she’s playing one of the best games right now, but I’m not sure if she’s starting to become too obvious. If Edgardo of all people see’s her good position, I’m wondering exactly how big her target is becoming. I’m not sure if she’s trying too hard to be UTR in her chats, simply because I don’t have access to them. That being said, provided a tribe swap doesn’t somehow screw her over, check her for at least the merge. She’s a solid player, although much more paranoid than she needs to be. She’d probably in the lead for the win right now, but that could change later on.
Charlie is good. Like, really good. Alina’s starting to doubt her intuition around him, even though this guy is clearly scheming and wheeling and dealing. Again, I think he’s a lot like Host Brian. I only wish he would confess more because right now I have little idea who his true allegiance is with. Some people want to take him far, others want him out, so they’ll definitely be some crossfire around him.
Lex is in an unfortunate position. He’s at the bottom of a tribe he sees himself as the leader of. His only hope is to appeal to an increasingly less receptive Alina. It’s a shame, because he’s a solid competitor and I get the sense he’s the type of guy who rides or dies with his alliance, but he’s not socially navigating properly right now. A tribe swap is the thing he needs right now.
Kathy’s playing too hard, and her social graces aren’t sufficient to alleviate the others suspicions. People, and by people I mean Alina (<3 that girl for her confessionals) are seeing her as super shady, and she’s losing her position in the middle of the tribal alliance. I’m wondering if she’ll overtake Malcolm and Charlie in people’s eyes as a schemer.
(I seriously love the Kidd tribe. Mostly because of Alina and Malcolm, but they’re probably the most interesting tribe of the lot.)
Chet, against everything I expected would happen, is by far in the strongest position on Lowe. He’s the powerhouse force in a group where no one really cares about that. I personally find him a little obnoxious at times, although I find him equally hilarious at others. I also find it funny that Malcolm is the only one who wants this guy out ASAP, and its just because of a personal dislike rather than his strategic presence. His schtick seems to be working for now, so I don’t see him leaving unless there’s an unfortunate tribe swap.
Austin does not like Monica because he thinks talking in the third person is dumb and makes it harder to accurately evaluate their chances of winning. He also thinks its fucking irritating. Sandra is a non-entity, and Monica will probably survive, but Austin is really hoping Monica will get the boot for being dumb in the challenge, even if it means hurting Chet. Monica could be a good goat, but she’s so irritating and socially bad that Austin cannot see her winning this game.
Sandra’s the likely boot. Too inactive to win, might’ve had a chance if she was more social.
Denise spearheaded the immunity wins last round, and her attempt to fade into the background has somehow put her back on people’s radars. She’s right above Sandra in the pecking order, and right now the only thing I can see saving her is a tribe swap. Even then, I’m not sure if she’s socially aware enough to make a move.
Colby is the “leader” of his tribe, but his lack of confessionals make it hard to judge him. If he manages to throw off the shady vibes he gives, he could win, particularly if he just tries to pagong people. That being said, he has such a huge target right now, and the mischievous Edgardo on his tribe, so he could be a post-swap boot.
I can’t get an awesome read on Kelly. She’s in a good spot with the girl’s alliance, but I don’t know what her long term plans are, and I’m not sure if she’s fostered the social connections necessary to advance post-merge. She could be an UTR threat later on, but she could also easily be a safe boot, like Todd in our season.
Katie’s in everyone’s good graces, and she has a decent alliance of three. She’s in a solid pre-merge position, she’s doing what she needs to do to advance and not overthinking things. A swap could screw her, but if she can scheme well post-merge, she’s has a small enough target to wreck shop and make some serious moves.
Natalie talked a big game, but she’s done little and is coming off socially unlikable. She obviously knows the game, but until I get more insight from her, I’ll continue seeing her as an easy post-swap or early merge boot.
Vytas is rapidly recovering from his pre-game mistakes, and his charisma is serving him well. His alliance with Chet is mutually beneficial, and if he can be the Ethan to Chet’s Lex,, I could see him winning the game, provided he makes the right move at the right time and the pieces fall exactly right. The only question is if he has the strategic chops to pull it off.
There’s my thoughts on this round. Feel free to point out my hilariously wrong impressions, guys.
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Post by Host Brian on Aug 26, 2014 23:49:34 GMT
Pretty spot on, Mr. Strategist. Edgardo and Kathy are gonna overplay themselves out, and Charlie's a schemer, but more in line with a Stephen Fishbach or Yul Kwon. The guy is positive, and is already poised to 1. Go far and 2. Be a hero.
Kidd is by far my favorite tribe because they're the most active in confessionals, and have interesting dynamics. Also, Colby is interesting to me because he could go very far if his tribe sticks together because he's strong and is the clear leader, but Edgardo is lurking in the shadows. I hope Every goes to TC, just because it would spice up the dormant tribe.
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