Post by Manda on Aug 7, 2014 15:55:24 GMT -8
I haven't had much time to finish this yet... especially given 2 people will be out today but I figured I would post this anyway...
Cast Assessment...
I guess I have the disadvantage of not knowing many people; but thankfully that means I have less bias right?
Day 1 Cast Reveal
HLC ~ I go back and forth on whether I feel like HLC will last a long time. I don't see her winning this season by a long shot but if people are smart they will use her as a vote rather than a goat.
Jacob ~ Of course I love this kid; my birthday brotha for life. I do believe the hype of all-stars did mask his win a little bit but I think that will only help him for a little while. His benefit is that he isn't the only winner playing and not necessarily the biggest challenge threat. I think this gangster rapper will make it to at least merge or jury but I don't know if he can manage a back to back win.
Chris ~ He seems like a super smart guy and has the connections that will keep him safe for a while. Although disappointing to get 3rd place in any game, I think that he wont have the same spotlight that prior winners have and that getting overlooked will be a benefit to him. Plus he has great taste in music <3
Derek ~ The second cast member from Haiti; but one of the people I knew the least. While in the game he did not talk to me very much so his loyalties can be easily detected if people pay attention. So I hope that his social skills become a little better so people can't read him so easily. P.S. the movement on his camera is going to drive me crazy!
Alyx ~ I love her confidence in herself! My only history with her is in a mini and if she plays similar in a normal game; she is good at making people like her and think that she is their ally when she isn't. Her connection may be a pro or a con but I see her doing well in all stars.
Day 2 Cast Reveal
Joe ~ KIRIN LOVES YOU! Hah.. I don't know Joe very well other than the fact he is adored by pretty much every one. Maybe the fear of hurting Kirin will help him.. just kidding. Despite a "less than exciting" video; I do think his social skills will help him do well. However, his history in the serious and being a prior winner will hurt him so how well he uses that is going to determine when he falls in this game.
Sassy ~ I love her honesty and the fact she called someone out in her day in the life video. She already has the love of her life, so I don't see her involving herself in any sort of "showmance" unless she is using it to benefit herself. I see her wanting to switch up what might be expected of her because of how many connections she has; at least that is what I think she will have to do to make it far in this game.
Fei ~ I guess I don't know enough about her to know why she ended up in an all stars cast rather than a redemption/second chances cast. I am not sure there is enough history to say she is going to do well or poorly. She does seem to have a fun personality though!
Britti ~ Her 4th time playing, wow. I think she can use that as an advantage as to why she would be a good ally to have; but at the same time it means she probably knows the most other contestants. That fact will either help her have more allies, if she got along well with them, or enemies if she didn't. Her game play is going to be well known because of playing 3 other games so if she wants to win she needs to change it up.
Ricky ~ Ricky, Ricky, Ricky... Unfortunate for him I have more knowledge of him than any other player in Macedonia. I know Ricky can play as an evil villain but I have also seen him play as a very loyal ally. He can be strong in challenges and he may need to use that to help him stay safe. I also see him being used as a goat in this game with others controlling him for once; however he won't be aware of this and will think that he is in control.
Day 3 Cast Reveal
Jared ~ Omg.. I love Jared! I am hoping to meet him in a few weeks when he moves and I am thrilled. I think he is so much smarter than he can portray at times and I can totally seem him doing well. He had a ton of people who were rooting for him in Haiti and I think those people will want to hook up with him. I do worry his move will interrupt his game play and could ultimately hurt him. If it doesn't hurt him though and he plays like he did in Haiti I can see him being in the top 5.
Renee ~ She seems like a nice lady but she has a hard fight against some of the amazing personalities that have already been cast. Based on a video that is less than a minute long, I see her being an easy first boot unless again someone uses her as a vote rather than a goat.
Nax ~ I have a love/hate relationship with Nax. How well he does in this game is going to depend on personalities. His benefit is that most of this game is done over skype because in "written word" he comes across very arrogant and that he is a know-it-all. He is amazing at challenges and I see him doing well in that aspect and being an asset to his tribe. It would be a bad move to boot him before merge because he is going to be a huge benefit. Let's see if he has enough to talk about with the younger generation.
Ryan ~ Fake snoring ftw? I can see him and Jared either forming the most amusing and fun alliance ever or completely clashing. Either way I can see his confessionals being so much fun to watch. Also another man with great taste in music! <3 RENT!! I don't see him as the predictable type which will hurt him unless he finds a strong core.
Debbie ~ Well I already feel like a bum... that I sleep to late and I hate treadmils. She appears like she will have plenty of time to talk with her tribe which is going to be an asset. Another coffee obsession...there needs to be a coffee alliance but maybe its just me because I hate coffee. She is very polite which may or may not help her in this game. But Frozen... anyone who loves Frozen.. <3
Cast Assessment...
I guess I have the disadvantage of not knowing many people; but thankfully that means I have less bias right?
Day 1 Cast Reveal
HLC ~ I go back and forth on whether I feel like HLC will last a long time. I don't see her winning this season by a long shot but if people are smart they will use her as a vote rather than a goat.
Jacob ~ Of course I love this kid; my birthday brotha for life. I do believe the hype of all-stars did mask his win a little bit but I think that will only help him for a little while. His benefit is that he isn't the only winner playing and not necessarily the biggest challenge threat. I think this gangster rapper will make it to at least merge or jury but I don't know if he can manage a back to back win.
Chris ~ He seems like a super smart guy and has the connections that will keep him safe for a while. Although disappointing to get 3rd place in any game, I think that he wont have the same spotlight that prior winners have and that getting overlooked will be a benefit to him. Plus he has great taste in music <3
Derek ~ The second cast member from Haiti; but one of the people I knew the least. While in the game he did not talk to me very much so his loyalties can be easily detected if people pay attention. So I hope that his social skills become a little better so people can't read him so easily. P.S. the movement on his camera is going to drive me crazy!
Alyx ~ I love her confidence in herself! My only history with her is in a mini and if she plays similar in a normal game; she is good at making people like her and think that she is their ally when she isn't. Her connection may be a pro or a con but I see her doing well in all stars.
Day 2 Cast Reveal
Joe ~ KIRIN LOVES YOU! Hah.. I don't know Joe very well other than the fact he is adored by pretty much every one. Maybe the fear of hurting Kirin will help him.. just kidding. Despite a "less than exciting" video; I do think his social skills will help him do well. However, his history in the serious and being a prior winner will hurt him so how well he uses that is going to determine when he falls in this game.
Sassy ~ I love her honesty and the fact she called someone out in her day in the life video. She already has the love of her life, so I don't see her involving herself in any sort of "showmance" unless she is using it to benefit herself. I see her wanting to switch up what might be expected of her because of how many connections she has; at least that is what I think she will have to do to make it far in this game.
Fei ~ I guess I don't know enough about her to know why she ended up in an all stars cast rather than a redemption/second chances cast. I am not sure there is enough history to say she is going to do well or poorly. She does seem to have a fun personality though!
Britti ~ Her 4th time playing, wow. I think she can use that as an advantage as to why she would be a good ally to have; but at the same time it means she probably knows the most other contestants. That fact will either help her have more allies, if she got along well with them, or enemies if she didn't. Her game play is going to be well known because of playing 3 other games so if she wants to win she needs to change it up.
Ricky ~ Ricky, Ricky, Ricky... Unfortunate for him I have more knowledge of him than any other player in Macedonia. I know Ricky can play as an evil villain but I have also seen him play as a very loyal ally. He can be strong in challenges and he may need to use that to help him stay safe. I also see him being used as a goat in this game with others controlling him for once; however he won't be aware of this and will think that he is in control.
Day 3 Cast Reveal
Jared ~ Omg.. I love Jared! I am hoping to meet him in a few weeks when he moves and I am thrilled. I think he is so much smarter than he can portray at times and I can totally seem him doing well. He had a ton of people who were rooting for him in Haiti and I think those people will want to hook up with him. I do worry his move will interrupt his game play and could ultimately hurt him. If it doesn't hurt him though and he plays like he did in Haiti I can see him being in the top 5.
Renee ~ She seems like a nice lady but she has a hard fight against some of the amazing personalities that have already been cast. Based on a video that is less than a minute long, I see her being an easy first boot unless again someone uses her as a vote rather than a goat.
Nax ~ I have a love/hate relationship with Nax. How well he does in this game is going to depend on personalities. His benefit is that most of this game is done over skype because in "written word" he comes across very arrogant and that he is a know-it-all. He is amazing at challenges and I see him doing well in that aspect and being an asset to his tribe. It would be a bad move to boot him before merge because he is going to be a huge benefit. Let's see if he has enough to talk about with the younger generation.
Ryan ~ Fake snoring ftw? I can see him and Jared either forming the most amusing and fun alliance ever or completely clashing. Either way I can see his confessionals being so much fun to watch. Also another man with great taste in music! <3 RENT!! I don't see him as the predictable type which will hurt him unless he finds a strong core.
Debbie ~ Well I already feel like a bum... that I sleep to late and I hate treadmils. She appears like she will have plenty of time to talk with her tribe which is going to be an asset. Another coffee obsession...there needs to be a coffee alliance but maybe its just me because I hate coffee. She is very polite which may or may not help her in this game. But Frozen... anyone who loves Frozen.. <3
