[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/functions.php on line 4287: ob_start(): output handler 'ob_gzhandler' conflicts with 'zlib output compression' Episode 08: I'm Far From a Challenge God! - Stranded in Tuamotus
Final 16! Now that we've culled the herd, it's time to get down to business:
1-There was immunity for sale tonight. Why didn't you buy it? Is there some other thing you're saving all those coins for?
2-One third of the cast has been voted out of the game. Now that we're solidly in the mid portion of season 38, what kind of plans do you have to ensure you make it through the next 8 boots?
3-It's game on, and people are here to PLAY. In modern survivor a lot of people play by the "Meat Shield" strategy and keep a few big targets around in order to hide behind them. Would you consider yourself a big target? or are you hiding behind one?
Alternatively, do you not ascribe to gameplay norms like the meatshield strategy?
Anyways that's all I've got for ya. See you tomorrow!
I feel good that I have a bit of an actual interpersonal bond with Alexis. I’m pretty open to sharing as much vulnerability with her as I’m willing to put down in writing here on Stranded...I’ve tried to play it cool best as possible (not easy for me), and just present the most consumable version of myself through her eyes. I have lived so much of my personal life in the background, with the goal to not be noticed or draw attention that I have developed a knack to be a bit of a chameleon socially. If you really get into my psyche you’d find I’m just an eccentric introvert, I avoid conflict and try to put a little bit of positivity out into the universe, be it through my version of comedy or genuine caring and understanding. I try to be big picture in the scheme of the universe and not let my emotions dictate much, but I think my best trait as a person is having an incredible appreciation for the small moments of happiness. Your life is a series of moments and memories, appreciate when things are good and don’t be ashamed of the things that bring you pleasure.
With an online persona it’s easy to be whatever you want to present. We’ve all seen it. With a Stranded character based on my online personality I can really fine tune that to appeal to whoever. With me it’s all based in truth, I can’t imagine trying to play this FULLY playing some made up character. I can’t see how honesty and some real vulnerability could lose out to a character socially, even online. So with that in mind I expect I also am getting a “rounded” version of Alexis here, there is definitely a non 0% chance that is a real clever dude. As mentioned she knows what she’s doing as far as playing ORGs go, I’ll never completely let my guard down on that, she would vote me out to win the game. In a perfect Rocker universe I’d love to vote her out f5 “gg losr’. Would be so funny. If we get along half as well as it seems I don’t anticipate hard feelings. Until that day comes I do look forward to talking with Alexis and basically sharing all game stuff. Most fun part of Stranded for me so far (the Missy chronicles being the other thing that makes me really happy). Oh also I liked that challenge last night! Solve the 5 color code! More pen/paper stuff please!
So FINALLY this morning Jess and I are moving strategically. I’m kind of trying to hide the closeness with Alexis a little, but the prevailing strategy is gunna give here and I gotta get Jess and Alexis on the same page. Jess is definitely without a home, I feel well positioned enough I can take her under my wing I bring her far. Ideally I have Alexis on 1 side and Jess on the other, and while my allies get whittled down I always have these 2 buffers until I have to make a choice. It’s not that easy I know, but these are my two main allies.
Jess was worried I wasn’t with her bc I haven’t talked to her enough, which fair. Also fair she’s been unnecessarily coy with me, it’s been a little frustrating when I think I’m steamrolling on the information front otherwise. Trust and information are the currency of these games (Dr. Will quote?), Jess and I have built in interpersonal trust, but we need to get the information faucets open. I think she has to feel a little cornered in the game, I need her to start thinking Me/Jess/Michael/Aurora with a side to extra portion of Alexis/Shamar/Hope is our path. Liz is going to be tough to navigate, Stephannie too, but I think they’ll both think they’re with me! Maybe they’ll join in on the fun! Wardog too, sure why not.
Jess has loads of ORG info ready to share with me too I think. I never want to lose Jess, if I make it to the end with her I think I’ll be able to win that. It’s way too early to look over the mountain but people I’m afraid of beating me at the end: Liz/Alexis/Stephannie/Aurora?
So---
Today JEss brought up merge numbers. I think I’m gunna be OK however a merge goes. But if we’re talking about big numbers that have to vote together early in a merge, starting with ME/Alexis/Shamar/Michael/Hope/Jess/Aurora is a 7. Liz is probably with that. Stephannie/Wardog no clue where they’re holding these days. Still in good with them and I will do my best to maintain that come merge, but if they don’t fit in the plans they don’t fit! People get voted out, it sucks that’s how it goes.
No luck on this idol...I traded Missy coins for the second idol clue. I feel bad I’ve tossed Missy’s name liberally around this tribe, worried that will come back on me. The coin move is to ensure Missy feels we’re really working together. Me/Missy/Matt/Wardog getting together at the merge is such an LMAO move. Can’t do anything to let Missy think I would possibly want any other option lol. I honestly hope Aurora just finds it, that would make her feel safe and do a lot of repair to our relationship. I’ve gotta get with Aurora as often as I do with Jess too though, this is where Stranded is going to be a real drag for me. Putting in that work. I really like both Jess and Aurora and they are my real end game plan, but the social upkeep might be a drain. I’m just not that social of a person! I try to spread around my IRL vulnerability so everybody gets a little of some, but I don’t want to talk to Jess about the same stuff I talk to Aurora about or Alexis. Repetition is where I’ll slip up or just get bored honestly. And my real personality is super brutal and crass, kind of dark even. Thoughts and Prayers and being delicate towards my feelings does more harm than good
Michael feeling like he needed to bid 34 coins for safety last night even though there was 0p chance he was going (even if we lost the challenge and Tai was safe) really puts into perspective how differently people are assessing their own social standing.
My 100th post on the forum is dedicated to Shamar. I hope he wakes up and starts playing again. I've dumped a significant amount of information on him and he's kind of gone dark?
There’s no way I could be considered an underdog any longer. Apologies to all those following who are super bored with “John Rocker learns to talk to girls”. I’m with ya.
Jess thinks there’s going to be public immunity for auction at the merge. OK, I’m not really interested in having a public idol, ever. If she really wants it though I will just give her my coins
