Post by benjimcfly on Aug 23, 2020 15:07:12 GMT -5
I don't mean to diminish the last two vote offs, but they were swift and expected.
Austin went home at the final 5 tribal council, with a 3-2 vote. Melody received three votes, but played her idol. Austin tried to play a fake idol (lolololol) and went home with a huff. Melody and Charlene celebrate their blindside. Robbie is content Austin is gone.
The next vote doesn't have much to sort through, other than the two duos (Melody/Char-queen, Robbie/Gleason (libras)) are insistent they're forcing a tie. With Melody winning immunity, the play is to vote in Charlene and Gleason. Gleason defeats Charlene in a game of indian poker fire-making challenge.
We've reached final 3. In a couple hours, we will have our final 2. I want to give my case to each of the three finalists (in alphabetical order):
Gleason
Gleason, you've been a target most rounds. Now, some might argue that you weren't a threatening player to get out, hence your consistent survival. Regardless of how the jurors currently view it, you did what the game is named after: surviving votes. You can make the argument that other players were bigger targets, but when you knew you were a target, you were calm. Other players might have overplayed or freaked out. You went to your alliance and assured who you all were voting for. In all the games I have played, I've never had such a solid group who was willing to save me. You had the right connections to get further. You never won immunity, which is another testament to your ability to play the game at its core. If there's anyone who lived up to the basic tenants of this game, I would say you did. You outplayed the people who were eventually voted out each round. You've outlasted all of the competition. You outwitted Unguja at the swap and at the final 6. I know Robbie was there with you for a lot of the moves, but you had your own game round to round. Best of luck in the finale (which you seem like a sure fire bet to be there tonight).
Melody
Melody, early in the game, I referred to you at Melody Spradlin (an homage to the season 24 winner, Kim Spradlin). Early in the game, you made well with everyone in the game. Unguja all wanted you in their alliances. People saw you as a huge threat, but they also saw you as one of their closest allies. People knew you were leading votes, that you had tight allies, you found advantages and, much like Kim Spradlin, you. had. options. Every vote, you had the opportunity to work with whatever would best benefit you. Even after the live night struggle you had, you found a way to bounce back with the people you trusted (Charlene). Your path has been aggressive, yet tender. Those who worked with you loved you. Those who worked against you were envious. I hope you get a chance to tell them at FTC.
Robbie
You're a brand new player. Most season vets of ORGs don't get as far as you do, which isn't much to say. But with the game you played, it's even more impressive. When you were targeted, you found a way to divert attention and get someone else's name out there. You were incredibly social and compassionate with every player. Players loved talking to you and they wanted you to be their number one. The viewers were enraptured with your personality and your ability to read everyone's game. Unlike Melody, you were pointed and calculated with every conversation. You told people what they wanted to hear, while protecting your allies. You played loyal, well-liked, very social and highly strategic. People KNEW they wanted you out, and unlike Melody, you were seen as someone who was more dangerous to get to the end. Well, now you're one step away. If you get there, I think you have every right to brag about your game. Best of luck getting there
To the final three: all of you deserve to be here. You've all had very unique paths and deserve to plead your case. I'm sorry that we decided months ago that this would be a final two. All three of you have played incredibly. May the best player win <3
Austin went home at the final 5 tribal council, with a 3-2 vote. Melody received three votes, but played her idol. Austin tried to play a fake idol (lolololol) and went home with a huff. Melody and Charlene celebrate their blindside. Robbie is content Austin is gone.
The next vote doesn't have much to sort through, other than the two duos (Melody/Char-queen, Robbie/Gleason (libras)) are insistent they're forcing a tie. With Melody winning immunity, the play is to vote in Charlene and Gleason. Gleason defeats Charlene in a game of indian poker fire-making challenge.
We've reached final 3. In a couple hours, we will have our final 2. I want to give my case to each of the three finalists (in alphabetical order):
Gleason
Gleason, you've been a target most rounds. Now, some might argue that you weren't a threatening player to get out, hence your consistent survival. Regardless of how the jurors currently view it, you did what the game is named after: surviving votes. You can make the argument that other players were bigger targets, but when you knew you were a target, you were calm. Other players might have overplayed or freaked out. You went to your alliance and assured who you all were voting for. In all the games I have played, I've never had such a solid group who was willing to save me. You had the right connections to get further. You never won immunity, which is another testament to your ability to play the game at its core. If there's anyone who lived up to the basic tenants of this game, I would say you did. You outplayed the people who were eventually voted out each round. You've outlasted all of the competition. You outwitted Unguja at the swap and at the final 6. I know Robbie was there with you for a lot of the moves, but you had your own game round to round. Best of luck in the finale (which you seem like a sure fire bet to be there tonight).
Melody
Melody, early in the game, I referred to you at Melody Spradlin (an homage to the season 24 winner, Kim Spradlin). Early in the game, you made well with everyone in the game. Unguja all wanted you in their alliances. People saw you as a huge threat, but they also saw you as one of their closest allies. People knew you were leading votes, that you had tight allies, you found advantages and, much like Kim Spradlin, you. had. options. Every vote, you had the opportunity to work with whatever would best benefit you. Even after the live night struggle you had, you found a way to bounce back with the people you trusted (Charlene). Your path has been aggressive, yet tender. Those who worked with you loved you. Those who worked against you were envious. I hope you get a chance to tell them at FTC.
Robbie
You're a brand new player. Most season vets of ORGs don't get as far as you do, which isn't much to say. But with the game you played, it's even more impressive. When you were targeted, you found a way to divert attention and get someone else's name out there. You were incredibly social and compassionate with every player. Players loved talking to you and they wanted you to be their number one. The viewers were enraptured with your personality and your ability to read everyone's game. Unlike Melody, you were pointed and calculated with every conversation. You told people what they wanted to hear, while protecting your allies. You played loyal, well-liked, very social and highly strategic. People KNEW they wanted you out, and unlike Melody, you were seen as someone who was more dangerous to get to the end. Well, now you're one step away. If you get there, I think you have every right to brag about your game. Best of luck getting there
To the final three: all of you deserve to be here. You've all had very unique paths and deserve to plead your case. I'm sorry that we decided months ago that this would be a final two. All three of you have played incredibly. May the best player win <3