SURVIVOR: CFOK! (MOOSPIKER WINS! FEEDBACK?)

[Cybele]

Meh. Abstaining for now.

[Cybele]

It sparkles in the sun.

[Cybele]

I chose Team Onion Rings. Pretty pissed that I got Team French Fries.
Onion Rings are my one true love!<3 Onion Rings and me 4Evar!!!<3

[Cybele]

Just realized I never completed the optional question. Shame!

[Cybele]

I'll take the first group. Maybe Crazy, dram, Espeonage and... horrordude? That divides up our team's power hitters pretty well, I think.
EDIT: this is idle discussion, not a submission.

[Cybele]

Oh wait. You're an Aussie? We should put you with Drench, in case of timezone conflicts.

[Cybele]

Ah.

[Cybele]

See, now I have to guess that you're talking about the movie versions of said characters, which means WHY THE HELL DON'T YOU JUST SAY THE ACTOR HAS NICE ABS? Give credit where due. Incidentally, even if I were to fantasize over Twilight characters, I could never on Taylor Lautner. I keep seeing this when I look at his face:

He'll forever be a kid in my eyes, and I'm no pedo.

[Cybele]

Question: Why was there no team Bella or even better team Alice?

Bella is an empty shell of a character with all of 3 words attributed to her description. Two of which are probably 'horrendously clumsy'. No clue who Alice is, but the main point here was that there was never any room for a male gaze in this personal fantasy.

[Cybele]

We'd have a perfect run if chihuahua had paid better attention. I think this will be an easy vote.

[Cybele]

Cybele

, how do you feel about the newly-created tribes? How do you think they were decided?

I'm fine with them so far. They seem pretty even at a glance, at least. I think it's pretty clear that the applications were used to determine the tribes, with as much matches as possible. Of course this can never be perfect so there are people on each tribe that got stuck with the wrong Twatlight or fried food. C'est la vie.

[Cybele]

Incidentally, can we see how the chips fell, Chevre?

[Cybele]

How can we know how the other team did? Or that no errors were made?

[Cybele]

Fair enough. Here was our plan, identical for each game. Everything went according to plan except for chihuahua0's role (P4 on game 2):

10 chips on box 10 - P1
10 chips on box 9 - P2
10 chips on box 8 - P3
10 chips on box 7 - P4
6 chips on box 6, 3 chips on box 5, 1 chip on box 4 - P5

[Cybele]

PS@Kage: Put up or shut up. Let's see your plan and settle who would have won, were it not for individual players.

[Cybele]

It has always been the case in Survivor games.

[Cybele]

Cybele

, with 1 vote, you are safe.

Oh... summabuddy's gonna get a hurt, real bad! Summabuddy...
/intense stare

[Cybele]

Yeah, I know it was you... and that's not how you say my name. It is like this:
SIB-el-LEE. Like Simile, but with a 'b'.

[Cybele]

Nah, he wanted out. He's already told our tribe that he was self-voting. Most likely, it was KageLord.

[Cybele]

Yeah, I know it was you... and

that's not how you say my name.

It is like this:
SIB-el-LEE. Like Simile, but with a 'b'.

lol... can't tell if you're joking or serious. It's a Russell Peters joke. Same comic that does the "somebody gonna getta hurt real bad" thing.

And lmao Drench, it's always good to see Light make an appearance.

Bolded is a direct continuation of your joke.

[Cybele]

Yeah, I know it was you... and that's not how you say my name. It is like this:
SIB-el-LEE. Like Simile, but with a 'b'.

That's dumb, I'm sticking with "sigh-bell".

It's greek. Think of how Aphrodite, Persephone, Poseidon are all pronounced. It's not anglocized, I'm afraid.

[Cybele]

...
I'll likely be V/LA for most of it. If it's a submission challenge, I can make it, but not a posting challenge.

[Cybele]

We have about 19 hours to respond with our guess. Better make it count and be as accurate as we can, now that we're behind.

[Cybele]

...also there is July 1st.
Anyways, welcome back, horror. Missed ya.

[Cybele]

Oops. Forgot which tribe I was on. Same colours as last Survivor game...

[Cybele]

This should go without saying, but all Blue Tribers need to head over to the QT, kthx.

[Cybele]

Oooo, bid deadline approaching quickly.

[Cybele]

Erm, no. An hour and 30 minutes.

[Cybele]

Cybele

, what are you basing your vote on tonight?

I'm not really sure yet. I want to make it a choice that will help out the tribe, though.

[Cybele]

pickemgenius

, do you think that the castaway eliminated tonight will see it coming?

If you could tell who was going first that'd be great, then i'll get back to you.

This is a fantastic way of saying "No."

[Cybele]

Because I didn't see it before, I have a question:
Do any of these (excluding the Mystery Lots, I suppose) Lots expire? I suppose the Insiders do, but the rest will be fine after merge, presumably?

[Cybele]

Poor horrordude. Even though it looks like no one likes you, remember that Blue Tribe never meant to let you go. You are missed.

[Cybele]

Yay, random.org.

[Cybele]

If there is a tie, the castaway who won the first game will move on.

[Cybele]

GoGoGOOOOOOOO!
Drench, you must do this!
Don't believe in yourself! Believe in the me that believes in you!

[Cybele]

No. I believe in Drench. He will go beyond the impossible, and secure both first AND second place for our tribe.
And then cookies will be served with lemonade as a light, refreshing celebratory snack.

[Cybele]

Cybele

, how do you feel about

horrordude0215

, who used to be a member of the

Blue Tribe

, being the

Orange Tribe

’s decision to sit out of the challenge?

Meh. I have to admit I'm particularly concerned one way or another - especially after hearing their reason for it.
Really, though, this challenge was little more than luck-based. It wouldn't have mattered who they picked.

[Cybele]

Well, now this is interesting.

[Cybele]

Not likely. Remember, we have 5 days to do this. There's plenty of time. Also, if Drench does want to have the tribes randomized, he's entirely entitled to it. It doesn't break any rules.

[Cybele]

The game is stalled regardless. Chevre is gone until the 18th. Nothing happens until then. The only people who have anything to do are Drench and diginova, and as soon as Chevre returns, we will continue.
Relax, and realize that you're just going to have to wait it out. If the picks all ended tonight, you'd still be waiting until the 18th.

[Cybele]

That is exactly my point. If Drench's plan is to have the tribes randomized, then he's entitled to that. He was left in charge of it, so props to him. The fact that everything will be wrapped up when Chevre comes back, one way or another, means that the game isn't really being stalled by Drench not picking right now. We'll continue at exactly the same time either way.

[Cybele]

I'm not implying it. Animo implied it, or rather, accused it. I'm merely arguing that if that were the case he'd have every right to do so, so animo should just sit down and shut up. Tribes get picked either way. The game moves on either way. It's completely out of animo's hands, my hands, your hands - if that's what Drench and diginova decide.

[Cybele]

Well, to be fair, I only mentioned the sit down/shut up in the last post (perhaps a result of a bit of ire). My original intention was just to defend Drench whatever his decision may be, because he's done nothing wrong. I suppose I should have made more effort to mention the sheer unlikelihood that he is actually stalling. It's not been that long. There's still plenty of time. Animo needs to be patient, and it's not like the mod is going to prod anyone, since she's away.
You're all making the assumption that this is because Drench plans to wait 5 days to do nothing, with no proof to show for it.

[Cybele]

Very happy with my new tribe. Thankies, digi and Drench!

[Cybele]

Yeah, seriously, all Orange tribesmates need to haul ass to the QT. Lets get these submissions in, people!

[Cybele]

Told ya, BB.

[Cybele]

Yeah, but only by the benefit of them having more people not submit. We're winning because they're not playing to full capacity. Otherwise, we'd be tied.

[Cybele]

Ah, thought it was 3 that did not submit. Point stands. We shouldn't assume they're going to shoot themselves in the foot, but that they'll play optimally. Therefore, we should seize every opportunity for an advantage. This can still be turned against us. It would have been better for us if BB went higher as well.

[Cybele]

It's a small risk. Small. Not large. Think of it as a well-woven, padded basket. Risk? Yes. Not large. Small. One that pays off.

[Cybele]

Thought I had submitted. Ah well.

[Cybele]

Man, it is just too risky to invest much effort into try to get the rewards.

[Cybele]

Ooo. 3 tribes is good.

[Cybele]

The tribes were pretty equal up until the first tribe shuffle...

[Cybele]

pickemgenius (5): (Blackberry, Cybele, Drench, KageLord, xRECKONERx)
Drench (4): (animorpherv1, diginova, Espeonage, mallowgeno)
Blackberry (3): (Crazy, Moospiker, pickemgenius)
dramonic (1): (dramonic)
Karma (1): (Karma)

[Cybele]

Chevre: what happens in the case of a tie vote in TC? You know, since tribes will be consist of 4 people?

[Cybele]

Random draw. Huh.

[Cybele]

Cybele

, how does your game change now that all eliminated castaways become members of the jury?

I think people are going to want to start thinking twice before:
- Lying directly to a player's face
- Backstabbing and double-dealing
- Attempting to string another player up as a scapegoat
- Other shit that will just make them look like an ass
regardless of whether they think they can get an advantage out of it. Pissing off the jury is a bad idea.

[Cybele]

Cybele

, who on the

Blue Tribe

deserves to win the whole game the most?

Meh. I don't know.

[Cybele]

Oh. That explains the recent PM I've received. *sigh*

[Cybele]

I think I lost interest in this game as soon as I got to be part of a major alliance. There was practically no worry. Didn't even submit for challenges. I'm glad I have to do something about this. This was a good thing.

[Cybele]

See you all in the Jury Vote.

[Cybele]

I seriously don't know what you had against me that you didn't carry on to, like 5 others. Whatever.

[Cybele]

@Crazy: While I appreciate the efforts you took to vote me out, I had already known about that, and had already tried to vote myself out the previous TC (where Drench got evicted instead, and I received my first strike). Despite my record, this game really wasn't a good one for me. As soon as I landed myself in the leading alliance, the game got boring and I stopped investing any effort into it. I decided I didn't really deserve to be in this anymore, so began tribal council seppuku. Not that the new emergent alliance that overshadowed ours wasn't impressive or anything, I'd just lost interest before that had happened.

Good game to all of the F4, it'll be hard to decide who deserves this the most.

[Cybele]

I'm pretty sure Berry wanted himself out as soon as he dealt with Drench and me. That's how I heard it, at least.

[Cybele]

Yeah, he has no chance.

[Cybele]

No questions.

[Cybele]

Im joining the Cybele-Drench-dramonic-xRecknorx alliance.

Yay for politicizing a forum game. Not to say that I don't absolutely hate that answer, but is it really what we should be voting on? Christ, he's not running for congress.

[Cybele]

NEWS OF THE DAY

Moo now deserves the win. Go to town and vote for Moo

Well, okay!
FOLLOW-UP STORY TO THE "NEWS OF THE DAY" OF THE DAY

I've secretly been doing everything Moospiker has asked all game. Hence my sudden decision from not voting Moo, to voting Moo!

[Cybele]

gaynus

[Cybele]

That they should have equal rights.

[Cybele]

Maybe he assumed you're atheist because you're a cool, intelligent guy.

no subtext there at all. >.> <.< but there is right here! hee hee!

[Cybele]

We're the jury here, it is our job to judge.

To judge based on game-related criteria. If someone voted based on race, sexuality or gender, you'd be pissed. Don't judge Crazy or mallow based on completely unrelated opinions for this.
I mean, by all means, come out as strongly as you want against their draconian intolerance or whatever. But don't politicize everything. You wouldn't take political stance into question when voting for Song Contest. You wouldn't when hiring an employee. You wouldn't when playing a game of mafia. Sometimes, it just doesn't apply. This is one of those times.

I think I'll be voting for either Crazy or mallow. Not sure who played the better game, and I'm sifting through the last few pages to get a better idea. Meh.

[Cybele]

First one's stupid. Second one's probably illegal. Third one's stupid, but then that's the whole point of rvs, I suppose.

[Cybele]

I was still considering voting you (you can ask Reck and dram and Cybele)

Vouching for him here.

but since you are now judging what we think

Dude, really? After all the talk of how we have to judge him, you can't take a little judgement in return?

[Cybele]

I am the judge, judgment does not fall on me.

Don't judge the judge.

Don't watch the watchmen?
Man, you're turning into the worst jury member ever. You're freaking irrational.

[Cybele]

I haven't even decided who to vote for. And the more you post, the more I disagree with you. You won't vote mallow for judging you, or was it because of his completely unrelated religious opinions? Heck, asking that question in the first place is a bit weird, considering that this is a mishmash game, and nothing more.
I just think this whole jury has become a freaking mess, but you're partly the ringleader of it.

[Cybele]

Never suggested that you weren't a good player.

[Cybele]

[Cybele]

@Drench: I'm aware. Mine wasn't a post of agreement.

[Cybele]

Linky.

[Cybele]

I was simply voting for who I thought played best. My vote stands regardless of what mallow has said or not said.