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Post by Stephen on Apr 19, 2010 0:24:12 GMT -5
Whoops, I totally forgot we had a new episode... =\
... OUR ERIK?!
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Post by Stephen on Apr 19, 2010 0:31:52 GMT -5
Sorry, but this is going to have to be writing. First, I am going to vent about my frustration with the immunity challenge earlier tonight.
I think we were absolutely pathetic! I'm legitimately pissed off at the way we approached the challenge. I am getting frustrating at being the only person willing to step up and take charge. I get it... this is the heroes tribe, and no one wants to boss people around and step out to look vulnerable. But hmm... maybe if we ALL stepped up and gave our input, it wouldn't single anyone out to begin with.
Basically, like 5 minutes before the challenge, no one had taken to initiative to start an AIM or a Skype chat, so I did it... for the 4th time in a row. Before the clues to the puzzles were posted, no one even mentioned ideas, so I threw out the possibility of designating a couple people as the password crackers while the rest of the tribe immediately worked on as many puzzles as we could. That was shut down by popular demand, and everyone wanted to just take 3 puzzles each, and see what happens. I get it... fair work load and everything. But there were better ways to do this. Now, the villains kicked our asses on almost all the puzzles that were worth significant point values. I have a horrible feeling that we got our asses handed to us. There is a tiny chance that all our lower point earnings will add up to pass their total, but I'm not feeling very confident. We could have gotten working on those important ones quicker if we didn't all just split up and work individually the entire time. Anytime someone needed help, no one would respond because everyone was already triple-tasking on their own shit. Ahhh it's just aggrivated because I feel like we may have just missed a golden opportunity to continue our stomping of the villains. Now, if they win this one, we're back to dead even, and they will be on a roll.
I don't hate my tribe. I still <333 it soo much, but come on guys. We HANDED them this win if we don't somehow pull it out ourselves. Our teamwork and positive energy seems to be fading, and I'm getting worried. For me, I do feel pretty safe on the tribe because I haven't heard of my name being mentioned, and I have been one of the main, if not THE main person to rally the troops heading into these challenges. Anything can happen, and if we do face tribal council again, there's a lot of work to do to make sure I'm not screwed.
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Post by Stephen on Apr 19, 2010 1:13:55 GMT -5
Additionally, I think now is a really good time to give some commentary about each person in the tribe. I will list them in order based on a mixed scale of how much I like them, how much I trust them, how valuable they are to our tribe, and how much keeping them in the game helps my chances of surviving...
1. Erin - What a shocker! Haha... Erin and I have been sharing everything since Day 1. I was so proud of her big move to make the Jamie vote happen last round! It was honestly such an un-Erin-like move to make, especially this early, but she pulled it off brilliantly, and I don't think anyone realizes she was basically the mastermind behind it! I am confident that Erin and I can continue to make it on this tribe, and I like the spot we are in right now!
2. Tom - We have become reallly close over the past couple rounds. Tom is such an all-around great guy. Always supportive and fun. During the hot potato challenge, he was the last person up, and he didn't want to leave because I would be by myself. What a trooper! Tom has been very dominant in every challenge so far. I really think Tom and I working together is smart because we will need each other later on, and we both may be seen as big threats down the line. For now, we seem to have similar roles in the tribe, and I don't think anyone wants us out right now. Voting Tom out would be like the Yankees trading Derek Jeter away... it wouldn't even be the same team!
3. Jordan - This one actually may seem random, but Jordan and I just made an alliance as well. He was the one to approach me, and he was actually one of the last people I talked to about any strategy. Jordan and I seem to like each other a lot, and I do feel like I can trust him, even from the meteorology background and all that. Jordan is also valuable in the challenges, and he is a great person to have on the tribe.
4. Erik - Nooo... Erik, the reason you are dropped is because I haven't been talking to you! He's been really busy all this past weekend, but that lack of communication does make it hard to trust him the same as when we talked everyday. I still don't think he's behind my back trying to get me out of anything crazy like that, but Erin definitely doesn't trust him as much as I do, so that could cause some problems in the future. I am looking forward to talking to Erik a lot this week to make sure we are still at that same point. I don't want him gone because when he's here and active, he is an absolute beast. AND, he takes some of the spotlight off me when we need someone to lead us in a challenge.
5. Morgan - The reason Morgan is this low is because of Erik's reason... there's no communication lately! The last time I even spoke with Morgan was the night of Immunity Challenge 2! I do really trust Morgan and I know she won't write my name down, but in terms of the best for the tribe, I'm worried for her. I have a bad feeling that people may be coming after her if we lose this challenge. It will force me to make a decision I'm already dreading... is it better for me to save her and risk pissing off a bunch of others, or is it smarter to let her go to keep the peace? My heart and brain are going in seperate places already, so it's soooo tough. I love Morgan so much, but she's gotta step up if she wants to earn the respect of the tribe!
6. Tucker - I think I actually trust Clayton more, but Tucker is an absolute beast at challenges. He is also really fun in all our our individual and group chats on AIM and Skype, and he's just pleasant to have around. He was not okay with the Jamie vote, and to me, it makes me suspicious that someone else was going on in the big picture. He claimed to have wanted Clayton gone first. This huge part of me wants to trust Tucker so bad, but I don't want to be the idiot walking into a trap either. For now, I want to keep up my peaceful friendship with Tucker, and we'll see where the numbers fall. I would say he isn't particularly safe at this point.
7. Clayton - I think Clayton is basically the typical floater on the tribe right now. Him and I did agree to look out for each other, but I'm pretty sure he gave everyone that same story. Because, well, that's what floaters do best. However, in a cast full of active and super competitive people, being the floater might not cut it. I don't know if it would be worth trying to save him if he became the next target. While he is a really nice person, and he could be a handy vote to have in the future, there may not really be another option.
8. Allan - Ahhhh! I don't want Allan this low. I really don't. But I have no choice. I think Allan is so funny and sweet and nice and all that good stuff. But, gamewise, I just can't see how keeping him around a while is the best move. He is pretty tight with some of the villains. That doesn't mean he'll auto-allign with them, but you never know. I can't tell if Allan actually wants to work with me/Erin for the entire game, or if they are trying to use us as votes to stick around a while, just like what we're doing to them! It's a tough situation. I'd love to avoid TC to not have to lose him, but I'd rather eliminate him as a big threat now than get kicked in the ass later for keeping him too long.
9. Ashley - I have had one full conversation with Ashely, and that's it. Everything I hear about her is through Allan. I have no trust for her because I basically don't even... know her. Ashley seems so cool in all those videos, but I need to see something here too! If we were to face a vote right this second, I'd be writing her name down based on participation, lack of trust, and splitting up her/Allan. However, this isn't taking any other tribemates' opinions into account, which could change everything. Still <3 you Ashley, but get to know me more, k?
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Post by Stephen on Apr 19, 2010 3:22:06 GMT -5
I think I should write down all my alliances right now. Not all of them are even hardcore deals, but I might as well get all this down...
- Stephen & Erin - Stephen/Erin/Tom/Morgan - Stephen & Erik - Stephen/Tom/Erik (this was mentioned...) - Stephen & Jordan - Stephen & Clayton - Stephen & Tucker - Stephen/Erin/Allan/Ashley
Oh look at that! I have something with everyone. Imagine that! =P
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Post by Stephen on Apr 20, 2010 3:56:40 GMT -5
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Post by Stephen on Apr 20, 2010 19:36:01 GMT -5
Nothing changed about the vote since last night. Sounds like we are all-aboard the Clayton train! Sorry man! =[
Lots to update on for next Episode if I make it! Plenty of new alliance discussions and such... Can't wait!
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