Post by Tammy Leitner on Mar 7, 2012 22:03:17 GMT -5
So I'm just going to recap a few events before I start telling you the current updates. Things are moving very fast in this game so I want to catch you guys up.
Group One Politics
I actually liked my group for the captain challenge. I got to speak with most of them and they were all pretty friendly to me. Cochran kept IM'ing me that they had an alliance and were out to get me and Cochran. I honestly think Cochran is a little paranoid when it comes to playing this game. He makes assumptions quick, which I do as well, but he constantly blows things out of proportion. It doesn't make me dislike him at all but it's just one of the key character traits I've noticed about him. I think he wants to do well in this game, as we all do, but he wants to come across as someone who IS doing well in the game. Eventually, I took him out in the challenge, which was honestly a mistake, but it wasn't a big deal.
I didn't want to win the challenge since I really didn't care what tribe I was put on. I wanted to put out an effort but then I faked falling asleep to give myself a good excuse to leave the challenge. I could've stayed up all night for that challenge but it wasn't worth it for me. No need to stand out as a threat on Day 1.
I really got along with Shawna, Semhar and Amber from the original group. You could say it was a girls bond but we just meshed well. Semhar and I really got along and I wish I could've chatted with her more. I know Semhar's game. Semhar is someone who is holding honor and integrity on a pedestal. She wants this game to be a positive experience, and I'm all for that. Semhar is someone that you can talk to easily because she has a high code-of-ethics and if you're honest with her; she'll respect you.
Chase ended up winning the challenge, which, good for him. He earned it.
The Bayonaca Tribe
I was put on the Bayonaca tribe and I was thrilled. I really like my tribe. There's a good mixture of personality and a few people I had bonds with. I know Misty is a very strong player. She puts all her effort into a game, hence why she won captain. I think Misty will be a great tribe mate to have because you can rely on her to be there. She isn't someone who will give up.
Then we have Penner. I really like Penner. I like his personality, the way he interacts... his presentation. I want to play this game with someone like Penner. I can respect that he's a character and I appreciate that. It's always good to have fun characters around. I haven't actually had the chance to talk to him yet, but when I do, he'll receive abundant admiration.
Tom is such a fighter. In the challenge last night, at least for the part where I was in, he was a force not to be reckoned with. Tom and I have a relationship and I think it will grow. We have an "alliance" or something. I don't think it's official yet, but we made an agreement to join the same group and I feel like I could exploit Tom to sticking to his word. Tom is someone who I feel like respects strong players and people who bring things to the table. I think if I am assertive, he will respond well to that because he's a hardcore player.
Matty is someone who has a lot of heart. Originally, just from his spelling and grammar, I could tell that mental challenges were maybe not his thing and that's okay. Matty brings a lot of heart to the table. You can tell he wants to be here and he wants to play the game. Matty is someone who I feel like if I took under my wing; he'd be a great ally because he would do what I said. I really need to get to know Matty more.
Stephenie LaGrossa is also tough and someone I respect. I know she was playing hardcore in the challenge. I think Stephenie will be a hardcore player in this game. She's someone who I will make a strong relationship with, but I need to watch her. Her mind is always racing and she's always thinking "what's next." I think she has strong ties to other people in this game, but everyone does so I'm not overly concerned about that, but I think she is still someone I need to watch.
I don't have much to say about Savage. He isn't around too much. He contributed a lot in the challenge yesterday but I can't really say I know anything about him. My goal is to get to know Savage better.
Amanda is also someone I don't know, but I'm not going to try and get a relationship with her because she hasn't been around since the game started. There is no reason for me to worry about her at this point. If we lose; she's gone.
Finally, we get to my FAVORITE person on this tribe: Stephanie Valencia. I'm shocked how well we've gotten along because normally people who play Stephanie Valencia are people I do not like to align with. Stephanie is actually really genuine and friendly; that's something I respect. It's always awkward starting a new relationship with people in these games and it felt natural with Steph. We're pretty much an alliance right now. I think with Stephanie, I have a foothold in this tribe and I know that I have a small sense of security with her. I trust her more than anyone right now and I don't think she's someone to pull something on me. From what I've gathered, I'm her strongest bond. I will keep it that way.
Sausage Rumble
Going into the challenge, I knew that it would be something that I could excel in. I made it a sure thing to put myself into the first group because I wanted people to realize that I could step up to the plate, when needed, and compete. Matty, Tom & I were in the same group and we rocked it. Tom & I were going at a great rhythm and I feel like we will contribute to our team.
I don't think we'll win though. Group two kind of missed the mark of the challenge. Our initial plan was to attack the other tribes because, in the end, that's how you win the challenge. My group attacked the Chorizo tribe and Stephenie L and Penner did a great job at that. Savage decided he was going to DEFEND for some reason. I don't agree with his decision to do this. We agreed that we were all going to be on the offense and he went against our plan. These are little things that BOTHER me, to be honest. I know Savage won't feel the heat if we lose but I can already tell that Savage will be a problem.
I don't think Misty & Steph V. did their part of the challenge. Amanda obviously wasn't going to show up so I think it's a safe bet that we lost. I'm not concerned. Amanda will go; the tribe will be strong again.
Cochran's Crazy Concoction
So, when the tribes were split, I was pretty sure that I wouldn't have much communication with my old group, after all, we were new tribes and there wouldn't be much reason to talk to the enemy... I was wrong. Cochran came up to me today with his plan. You could say Cochran and I were allies in the old groups and I guess that's why he approached me with it. We were quick to talk strategy so I feel like he trusts me to bounce strategic plans with.
So here's his plan. Cochran wants to pull a cross tribal alliance. Two people from Bayonaca; two people from Salchicha. Together the four of us would have a grasp on the game and if the tribes were to swap or mix up, we could have a majority. I was hesitant at first to the idea, but I feel like it's a good plan. I really don't have many ties to Bayonaca and I need to think of myself in the long run.
Cochran said he has Sekou on his side and I wasn't surprised. Sekou is playing this game harder than ANYONE else. He's using his character shtick to make people think he's a non-threat and it's working. I am glad that this plan includes Sekou. Gotta keep a brotha safe.
I told Cochran that I will include Steph V in this alliance and I think she'll respond well to it. Steph V doesn't feel safe in our tribe yet, not 100% and this will set her up for the future. I'm going to tell her in a way that she feels like she's a key person in the alliance and to be honest, she is. I'd probably be loyal to Steph V over Cochran at this point since we have a better bond.
This game is shaping up in a way I want it to. We'll see what comes forward.
