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Post by kirin on Aug 5, 2014 7:43:48 GMT -8
Poor Nicole is off to an awful start with being at Dylan's house this week. I don't think it will hurt her much, just because Alex and Kurtis on her tribe really love her, and everyone knows that she is good at challenges when it comes down to it. But she really does need to talk to some people to get rid of her Ricky association, so unfortunately with her being gone this week, that's not happening. She hasn't been on any tribe calls and is missing crucial early bonding.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2014 7:48:33 GMT -8
Alex said Nicole seemed standoffish in his latest confessional. Doesn't seem like he's in love with her?
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Post by kirin on Aug 5, 2014 8:53:26 GMT -8
Right, but I guess that's kind of what I'm saying. He was talking about how much he wanted to work with her ever since pregame, and he was so excited to see her on his tribe. But he's getting disappointed with how little she has been around and how she hasn't been super social. But I do think once she's back home and able to chat, her and Alex will connect really well quickly.
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Post by Jared Merrell on Aug 5, 2014 10:45:14 GMT -8
My turn now: Poseidon is probably going to be the tribe that is the target, because its has players that are very experienced (Renee, A11an, Ricky, Nax, Britti). I mentioned these people because i've also seen them play in other games besides this awsome series. If I was one of them, I would try to form a bond, with one or more of these people and prevent yourselves from beig a potential target. Everyone's eyes are on you. As for Ryan, Jacob, Alyx and Craig. I think you guys are on the semi bottom of the totem pole, I know that Alyx will bring the entertainment to the party. Craig will be the token kid, that will fin d away in. Ryan will probably try to win Britti's heart and Jacob has to be almost silent for a few rounds so they can forget about Haiti. As for Derek, I still don't get why he's here (even though he's part of #GlorySpot club). I think he should be praising Jacob for being his ally partner, that's all I think for him,
Zeus might be the strongest tribe mentally, It's got people who can go the distance in challenges (Drew, Chris, Joanne, and Sassy). Fei and Taylor might potentially be the brains of the tribe. Then we have a new potential showmance with Dru and Nikki. They've met each other before, I know this because Nikki skyped called me to do something for a challenge and it was from Dru's Skype. And those two could really hit it off in this game. Then we got Mike and Kyle (i would presume they would auto align because they are considered old school from before Allstars I. So it would be interesting to see what their role is going to be on the tribe.
Hades, boy they are in a hot mess! We have Alex trying to win Kurtis's heart so he can reveal his soft side, Joe Purcell being beardy sarcastic as usual <3. HLC is in her own world as usual, I think Nicole needs to leave the AoE crew for this game, because she proved she got far without them, so why work with them again, it got her out early in iS India! Dave might be in a powerful position as he could be the one that holds this tribe together, and I guess Joey too. Debbie is already off to the races of making a 6 man alliance (She still hasn't learned from iS Japan). And Mary, you being active this time? Ricky isn't holding your hand again, he is playing against you this time. Jared might need Joe so he can learn how to be the best and top the villainous ranks.
Bring on the first challenge!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2014 11:11:00 GMT -8
With regards to HLC (and it's the only time I'll bring it up) Jared hit it on the nose - she needs a distraction but maybe something less cutthroat. Her intentions are good but it's making her an outcast and in turn it's going to hurt other peoples games. You've got Kurtis who wants to keep her because of it and then there's Jared who would probably nudge votes her way to alleviate how uncomfortable life in camp is whilst she is around.
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Post by animal on Aug 5, 2014 11:16:03 GMT -8
~ Hades ~ So I totally realize this is so long, I was just taking notes going through their videos, and y'all don't have to read this at all. Lord knows I probably won't read shit this long, but I figured I wrote it up and may as well share. <3 Here goes nothing;
-Alex-
He seems to have a good grasp on his tribe. He’s a lot smarter than he’s letting on, and not trusting anyone completely; I love how he was already researching and studying for what the challenge could be and planning for it before it was even officially revealed. His biggest downfall is the fact that I see him trying so hard to redeem his villainous past, and by being too soft this time around.
-Dave- I love how he did his confessionals in like 2 minute increments, it made it easier to sit through a session rather than a giant block, and I love how he used scenery!!! I am interested in his relationship with Renee especially, since they’re from the same season. I can’t tell if he’s going to be a big player, as I feel like right now Alex/Kurtis are going to run their tribe, but I look forward to seeing more from him! I love the Dave/Debbie bond OMG!!
-Debbie- OMG I literally started laughing two words into her first confessional, “I’m back… I’m back.” I love Debbie!!! So happy to see her again! Other than that, I don’t have much to say other than the fact that I’m surprised she didn’t say Cody Childress was one of her best friends she’s made. Though, I do have to praise her already. She didn’t waste time initiating that alliance of six on her tribe, because she didn’t really know anyone coming in, and she’s still been able to make this connections. Go Debbie!!!
-Heather- Lmao I love how everyone’s goal is to win, and then you have Heather begging not to be the first boot. And I don’t understand her, “I don’t even have Ricky!!!” lol, did she think of all of his friends in this cast, he was going to look out for her? O.O Cute? And I love how she’s now looking to suck up to Joe Purcell for protection. Hmmm I think if she makes it past her first TC she may be ok if everyone starts targeting each other – she could float to the end if she doesn’t do something stupid.
-Jared- I like him this time around <3 ….. just kidding he said he’s sick of Joe Purcell, I’m done with him! GO HOME GOOD BYE!!!!!!!!! (Just kidding!... Maybe) Anyway, I think it’s naïve of him to “know” that Kurtis typically plays as a villain, yet still thinking he can get into a soft spot in him. I think that’s a token to Kurtis’s strong game play. I feel bad that he’s calling HLC the running joke of iSurv1vor though. :\ “If Macedonia even has sand” has to be my favorite quote thus far though lol. <3
-Joe Purcell- He is so smart, I love him so much. I could go on and on and on about him but I’ll stick to the game. For example, I love how he’s constantly considering things from everyone’s perspective. When his threesome with Alex/Kurtis decided to focus each on one of the other members of their sixsome, and Alex picked Debbie, then he wanted Dave… but he manipulated the situation for Kurtis to pick Jared because Kurtis is better able to read Jared, etc. I love how he twisted that on the spot and makes me respect him a lot!!! Love him so much I see him doing well!!!!
-Joey- I don’t think he has many connections on this tribe so he isn’t set up very well, but he’s trying. It’s sad he has a defeated attitude already, but it reminds me of Tyler Piercey saying he didn’t feel he fit in with his tribe, and I respect Tyler’s efforts to fit in and eventually make it work, so maybe Joey can be the same… *Shrug* I doubt it. :3
-Kurtis- I’m up and down about him. I like that he wants to adjust his strategy because he knows how he’s perceived and he wants to tone it down… but then he says he didn’t do a very good job of it and he’s already overplaying but working with Joe P/Alex R and then wanting to go with Jared to work with Mary/Nicole. I think he knows he has to cool it down but I don’t see him actually doing it. I like that he recognizes that Alex needs to grow some balls though! Tbh, him and Alex should switch strategies. I think Alex needs to play dirtier, and Kurtis needs to play softer this time around.
-Mary- I don’t have much to say to her since she forgot to make her video unlisted LOL that’s adorable though. I don’t see her being the first boot as Joe Purcell wants. Joe seems to be under the impression Kurtis wants Mary out as well, but after hearing from Kurtis, that’s obviously not the case. That’s a token to Kurtis’s good strategy though.
-Nicole- OMG SO CUTE LOL “Macadamia Nuts” OMG <3333 I want her to step it up a little bit, but honestly laying low may not be the worst strategy for her since people are already analyzing her relationship with Ricky, and that could make her stick out as a threat alone. I think she has good odds to win if she makes it through this tribe, because I don’t see a lot of eyes being on her in the future. OMGGGG… Fanning myself over the thought of Nicole backstabbing Ricky in the future, like she said she wouldn’t mind doing. It would shatter any thought anyone has of her being his bitch. I love that she wants to play this game independently and can’t wait to see more from her. I hope she steps it up <3 ~~
Ultimately on Hades, I see Kurtis running the show right now. I think he will want to work closesly with Joe Purcell and Alex Rico for the time being, and he’ll work closesly with Jared as well. The others in the six-some, I’m not so sure (Debbie/Dave) I think he’d rather work with Nicole and Mary over them, which leaves Joey and HLC on the outs. If HLC can play her cards right she could easily avoid being the first boot, and I’m rooting for her to do so. I think she provides more entertainment and brings more to the table than Joey can.
Head Honcho: Kurtis!!! Favorite: Joe Purcell!!! Dark Horse: Nicole!!!!
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Post by bk on Aug 5, 2014 11:16:32 GMT -8
I also think potentially with Ni cole,which she mentioned in her video, she's trying to be a lone wolf instead of having those #1s like Ricky in India and Dylan for part of Japan. I don't know if she's actively trying to do that in her social game but it may be an explanation for the way she's coming off.
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Post by Gabe Cohn on Aug 5, 2014 11:34:03 GMT -8
With all the confessionals going around, I am expecting either a Joey, Renee, or Kyle first boot depending on who wins the challenge tonight. The alternates would be Nikki for Zeus, Alyx for Poseidon, and HLC for Hades.
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Post by kirin on Aug 5, 2014 11:36:09 GMT -8
Alyx? Why Alyx?
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Post by hodges on Aug 5, 2014 13:00:51 GMT -8
I have watched a few confessionals.. I really like Kurtis as a player.. I love how into it he is with his fancy board.. and who each core alliance players plans to nurture a relationship with someone from their tribe. I totally can relate to Britti in not wanting to be up late getting drunk. I love that she works with kids too. I was surprised/not surprised that Jo didn't know the game started at midnight the other night... Oh Joanne. I also love that craig and Jacob want to work together .. he know hows to pick good guys to work with;) I am disappointed in Mary..still nothing from her...
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Post by kirin on Aug 5, 2014 13:37:54 GMT -8
I love how Chris keeps referring to Drew Turner as "the iSurv1vor Live host" like he didn't win Faroe Islands or anything.
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Post by samm on Aug 5, 2014 13:50:48 GMT -8
I think all the tribes are seeing some super weird dynamics at the moment.
I'm a little surprised at the Hades dynamics in all honesty. I thought coming in that people would be much more wary to approach and ally with Kurtis, but his aggressive charm is disarming them all again, as usual. Do I think it will last? No. I think JP and Jared are both too smart to let it go through. Alex I think will catch on eventually, but I have a feeling he wants to stay with what's safe for him, and that's the people he knows in JP and Kurtis. I have a feeling even though Joey/HLC will be the first boot in any situation with Hades, if they would go to tribal again it would be a much different stories as to the dynamics.
At this point, no matter where it falls, the first boot is going to be safe. No one wants to go home first in All-Stars. But after the first boots, we'll see a full blown game.
Zeus is honestly pretty dead, they're the only tribe that completely seems to be pretty indifferent in terms of conversations, they're all complaining about no one really talking at all, yet none of them are willing to make the first move in terms of conversation except probably Joanne and Nikki, but clearly the tribe is already wary of that connection. I think should they go to tribal we could easily see a Kyle boot, I know he rubbed people the wrong way coming in, and it'll be "easy" to take out a generation one player without any blood on their hands. On the other hand, I truly think Mike will succeed, he's a little bizarre at first but he's really one of the most endearing people in this cast and no one will suspect him, it's nice.
Poseidon on the other hand - well I already hate their tribe. It's literally all everyone trying hard. Everyone's a try hard. And it's going to kill their games. You can tell no one's really completely enjoying themselves in the call and it's all who's bigger and better, this sentiment is really pushed forward by Ricky obviously who is trying to be everyone's friends as opposed to his usually villain status, but it's also pushed forward by Alyx and Ryan who are dominating personalities. I have a feeling that in the end they're going to fall flat on their faces, and I hope to god Alyx tones it down soon before it hurts her game. Like Jacob and Derek are already complaining about their tribes (rightfully mind you, I'd want to shoot myself if I was on their tribe.) Regardless, I think Renee will get the boot, or Craig. They just don't fit in, at least Derek and Jacob can fake it.
Tonight should be interesting though, typical starting challenge, should show how they work as a team.
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Post by hodges on Aug 5, 2014 14:10:48 GMT -8
I love how Chris keeps referring to Drew Turner as "the iSurv1vor Live host" like he didn't win Faroe Islands or anything. I thought the same thing! he needs to have a shorter way of referring to him! haha
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Post by woods on Aug 5, 2014 15:17:01 GMT -8
The first challenge is underway and I am looking forward to seeing some flags...
Heres my question... is anyone really great with photoshop that we know of?
The key to this challenge is going to be COMMUNICATION and planning of what will go on the flag from who.
Guarantee you we will have one tribe who communicates... and they have a sweet flag... you'll have a tribe that just does the bare necessities and you'll have a clusterf*ck flag... that one I think will belong to Hades.... thanks to HLC... making her the first boot when they lose!
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Post by kirin on Aug 5, 2014 17:51:05 GMT -8
Loving Alex Rico's graphic design minor experience allowing him to lead Hades in this challenge. He does get a little stressed and pissy when he's leading, but to be it's endearing because I love seeing him take on that role. I hope he leads his tribe to victory!
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