Post by Colleen on Jan 25, 2013 23:20:17 GMT -5
Hey guys, just wanna thank everyone for this interesting experience. It's surreal sitting here in the final 2 because I totally did not expect this. I'm proud of myself to have made it here and to control my own destiny at the end. Thank you Morgay for the game, it definitely was different and that's what I like. Also I am happy to be sitting next to Ryan because she has been a lovely ally and we are lovers 
I came into the game not knowing what to expect. The whole "No AIM" concept was different and instead we had to always be in the chat if you wanted to communicate with someone. I am not a huge fan of group chats so it was awkward at first for me but after the game progressed, I got comfortable. I never talked about my "real" life (except to Ellen) because I didn't want to bump into people that I have played with previously.
I think others thought that I was weak because I wasn't the strongest in tribal challenges. I also came across as dumb at times, but that's mostly because I definitely played the role. I didn't wanna be seen as a threat and I wasn't. I knew what would happen to people perceived as threats (like Chase, Dominic, Ben…) and I didn't want to suffer the same fate. However, I also knew that I was on the outs at the start of the game but I worked myself up by just being friendly. I always had my concerns about people because I would observe how others interacted with one another. I am a level-headed player so I kept my cool because I didn't want to put a target on myself despite fuming inside (for example, the round after Ben left I feel I saved myself by being level-headed), lol.
Another part of my strategy definitely was to be as loyal as I could be because that's just how I am. I had no reason to lie to others so I didn't go out of my way to make any unnecessary lies. I know I wasn't exactly the most social with everyone, but I didn't feel the need to branch out too much because I thought Ellis was solid. I hope people do take into consideration that communication does work both ways.
Now it doesn't seem like I made any moves at all because I just went along with the Ellis train. Choo choo! But to me, winning the final competition and taking out Ellen is a big move. I know the jury is bitter at Ellen because she had almost everyone in her back pocket but that's just how good she is and for majority of the game, she even had me there. It was very comfortable
I made the decision to vote her out because in my eyes she played like Kim from One World. I know we're not playing to win a million dollars but I didn't want to bank on the jury to remain bitter because I feel had she had a chance to explain herself, I would lose. So that is why I took Ryan to the finals because our gameplay doesn't compare to Ellen. I think my game is just as good as Ryan's or even better and more unique.
In conclusion, I played an honest and loyal game. I didn't have to backstab anyone because I didn't promise anyone anything that I couldn't keep. I was loyal to the F6 Ellis, loyal to my ideal f4 which ultimately I was loyal to my F3 deal. I definitely feel like I was underestimated this game and it worked out for me. I was social to an extent, strategic and competitive.
Thanks again and I look forward to your questions.
I came into the game not knowing what to expect. The whole "No AIM" concept was different and instead we had to always be in the chat if you wanted to communicate with someone. I am not a huge fan of group chats so it was awkward at first for me but after the game progressed, I got comfortable. I never talked about my "real" life (except to Ellen) because I didn't want to bump into people that I have played with previously.
I think others thought that I was weak because I wasn't the strongest in tribal challenges. I also came across as dumb at times, but that's mostly because I definitely played the role. I didn't wanna be seen as a threat and I wasn't. I knew what would happen to people perceived as threats (like Chase, Dominic, Ben…) and I didn't want to suffer the same fate. However, I also knew that I was on the outs at the start of the game but I worked myself up by just being friendly. I always had my concerns about people because I would observe how others interacted with one another. I am a level-headed player so I kept my cool because I didn't want to put a target on myself despite fuming inside (for example, the round after Ben left I feel I saved myself by being level-headed), lol.
Another part of my strategy definitely was to be as loyal as I could be because that's just how I am. I had no reason to lie to others so I didn't go out of my way to make any unnecessary lies. I know I wasn't exactly the most social with everyone, but I didn't feel the need to branch out too much because I thought Ellis was solid. I hope people do take into consideration that communication does work both ways.
Now it doesn't seem like I made any moves at all because I just went along with the Ellis train. Choo choo! But to me, winning the final competition and taking out Ellen is a big move. I know the jury is bitter at Ellen because she had almost everyone in her back pocket but that's just how good she is and for majority of the game, she even had me there. It was very comfortable
I made the decision to vote her out because in my eyes she played like Kim from One World. I know we're not playing to win a million dollars but I didn't want to bank on the jury to remain bitter because I feel had she had a chance to explain herself, I would lose. So that is why I took Ryan to the finals because our gameplay doesn't compare to Ellen. I think my game is just as good as Ryan's or even better and more unique.In conclusion, I played an honest and loyal game. I didn't have to backstab anyone because I didn't promise anyone anything that I couldn't keep. I was loyal to the F6 Ellis, loyal to my ideal f4 which ultimately I was loyal to my F3 deal. I definitely feel like I was underestimated this game and it worked out for me. I was social to an extent, strategic and competitive.
Thanks again and I look forward to your questions.
