Post by Estelle Landy on Apr 12, 2014 15:59:45 GMT -5
Hey guys, I obviously did a video as well, but if you don't want to listen or watch, there's this:
- I played a little UTR at the beginning after being nominated off the bat. I thought I was probably viewed as a threat and I wanted to change that perception by being UTR
- I was still socially powerful, but strategically UTR because I wanted to ensure my safety the first round. This worked since I was able to get 0 votes throughout the course of the entire game, nor was I ever a final nominee.
- Even though I was UTR, I still formed alliances: Andrew's Angels (myself, Rhian, GM, and Andrew).
- I had a F2 deal with GM that I was going to be loyal to, even though I knew she may be more loyal to GM - I had Andrew, Dominic, Ryan, etc.
- The round Andrew left, I wasn't afraid to speak up and this was kind of a turnaround point for me, as I was snapping back into game player mode. I wanted to sit back for a couple weeks but was waiting to get power before I struck.
- Formed a F5 alliance between GM, Rhian, Dom, and Ryan -- those that proved their loyalty the round Andrew left.
- When GM left after the auction, I wanted to preserve the F5 alliance, but damage was done between GM and Ryan
- Wanted to make my strike against Kristen/Sam for targeting my allies, but formed an alliance with them instead, attempted to take out a strong player in Ryan because I thought I was aligned to everyone
- Kristen/Sam did not follow through, so Shane left. And they became my targets once again, along with Ryan since I had just burned him
- The round Frank left, I would not give in to letting him go. I thought I could trust him more than Ryan, but Rhian didn't agree. The only reason I left Frank go was because I was promised to be led to the final 2 by Dixie/Rhian. If I said no to letting Frank go, it would basically be saying, "I don't trust you guys." So I consented, but when the opportunity for a F3 deal between myself, Dominic, and Talla arose, I took it because I didn't completely understand why someone would throw their game to me, and I didn't want to rely on it - that's not good gameplay.
- My top three targets then left back-to-back-to-back: Sam-Ryan-Kristen.
- Rhian leaving sucked because it broke our F4 alliance, but with my deal with Talla in place, it kept myself and Dominic safe. We kept Dixie over Rhian because Dixie had made it known from the beginning she didn't want to make it to the end. When Rhian made the deal, it felt like it was just to get Frank out and I trust Dixie's words more. I had heard from others that Rhian wanted to win, and that she had been campaigning to save herself. I was back and forth a number of times on this decision, but I think it worked out.
- From there, Dominic and I maneuvered our way to the final 2 with the help of Dixie, and I wound up going for a quarter of a day in the F3 endurance challenge. I actually went like an hour and a half to two hours longer before I noticed I messed up 2 hours prior lol, but oh well.
~IN SUMMATION~
I feel as though I have played a strong strategic game by making plans and setting them in motion, but still forming back-up plans just in case. I didn't want to rely on one route to get me to the end, so I always made sure I had several just in case. I was a social player, and apparently the biggest social threat at the final 5, and I still made it to the end. I played my heart and soul into this game and always did what it took to secure my spot here. I was not weak in competitions and won a couple of clutch ones, including the Comic Book HOH to protect my F4 alliance. I was never afraid to speak up and go against the grain if it's what I wanted, and usually that could be a bad strategy, but I was also able to reserve myself until I had the opportunity to strike, so I had a general good perception on the game to know when to strike and when not to. I was never a final nominee, and I never had any votes cast against me.
I hope you're able to understand that everything that happened was in the context of the game and I never wanted to hurt anyone's feelings, and I tried my best to keep the personal game and the strategic game separate, but it became harder when personal strategies were introduced, such as the round I made a deal with Kristen and Sam, or the round Rhian left. This game was difficult but hopefully worthwhile. Thank you everyone for your hand in this experience, it's been a blast and may the best winner - win.
Good luck Dominic, and I look forward to any questions the Jury has.
I feel as though I have played a strong strategic game by making plans and setting them in motion, but still forming back-up plans just in case. I didn't want to rely on one route to get me to the end, so I always made sure I had several just in case. I was a social player, and apparently the biggest social threat at the final 5, and I still made it to the end. I played my heart and soul into this game and always did what it took to secure my spot here. I was not weak in competitions and won a couple of clutch ones, including the Comic Book HOH to protect my F4 alliance. I was never afraid to speak up and go against the grain if it's what I wanted, and usually that could be a bad strategy, but I was also able to reserve myself until I had the opportunity to strike, so I had a general good perception on the game to know when to strike and when not to. I was never a final nominee, and I never had any votes cast against me.
I hope you're able to understand that everything that happened was in the context of the game and I never wanted to hurt anyone's feelings, and I tried my best to keep the personal game and the strategic game separate, but it became harder when personal strategies were introduced, such as the round I made a deal with Kristen and Sam, or the round Rhian left. This game was difficult but hopefully worthwhile. Thank you everyone for your hand in this experience, it's been a blast and may the best winner - win.
Good luck Dominic, and I look forward to any questions the Jury has.
