Post by Tyson on Mar 16, 2015 7:13:16 GMT
All caught up! Good stuff.
So after tribal we all felt good. The vote was 8-1 and So was sent packing. She had voted for Sonja so I am sure Sonja was a little concerned. The key though is to make her feel like a useful member of the tribe, mostly because she is a useful member to my alliance. I think since tension has died down from the first two rounds, and Malcolm's seemingly player status has thrown up multiple red flags she should be fine on the tribe, but we shall see.
But actually we won't! I was voted to the temple. Not sure by who. I know Joe/Sonja voted for me to go. I did not myself but it ended up being me going. The temple was interesting. Both Lindsey and Joe did a subpar job of describing it. Basically you along with a member from the opposite tribe get an individual temptation. If you are the only one to take it you get it. If both players take it then they get a disadvantage. The reward up for grabs this round was being captain at a tribe swap. While this was tempting I was hesitant to put myself in a power position too early. I felt confident that most people on my tribe would have me high on their list. I wanted to discuss things with the other person but that was not allowed. I opted to not take it and let fate happen.
Well that was a terrible mistake. When the twist was announced Lindsey threw her name out. While I mentioned my distrust for Lindsey, she would have atleast hopefully picked me on the tribe with the majority. However Sonja more or less forced herself as the leader once again. There were many side chats wondering if we should let her pull it off. I told them that telling her no would isolate her in the upcoming swap and could really hurt us. Secretly I figured I would be #1 on her list and similar to the situation with Lindsey be on the tribe with the majority.
Sonja submitted her list and soon told me I was number two on her list. I am guessing Andrea was number one. She played it off as she didn't want to seem so obvious but I am beginning to think she trusts Andrea more than me. This isn't bad though considering Andrea and I are tight. It may even be good because I do not want Andrea to feel intimidated by me, or want to take me out. I figured the three of us on a tribe would be awesome. Then the new tribes were revealed...
Had I known the lists would not be revealed, I would have gladly taken the role as captain. My biggest fear was a public pickem where Joe/Chris would know where they stood on my totem pole. Now I am stuck on a new tribe, with Malcolm who I have talked to once, and Lindsey whose loyalty may or may not be wavering. My first thought last night was that I am screwed.
My second thought was to throw the challenge. Chris joins the losing tribe at tribal, as well as votes. This would allow us to tie the vote 4-4 assuming tribal lines stay true. Plus if they don't, Chris is someone they can boot before me. In the end because I do not trust Malcolm and see no reason why he would stay loyal to Huaiyu, I opted not to pursue this plan.
So since joining the tribe I have talked to each individual member. Fabio and Reynold are both guys with great hair and great conversation skills. Between Joe, Chris and even Marty at times; conversations on Huaiyu were pretty dull. Both of these guys were ballin in the conversation department. Todd isn't alias which is annoying. I recognize his aim but haven't really played with him enough to know his style of play. His personality is quirky and I find it a little annoying but if he is someone that wants to work with me I will go on full steam.
Sierra seems pretty cool and is fun. Lindsey filled me in that there was a little rift between her and Reynold which we may be able to use to our advantage. I have regained trust in Lindsey. We are really working together to make this merge. I told her I am loyal to her to the end but that is not the case. It is hard not talk to Andrea, and to scheme up strategies but I intend on staying true to Andrea. I think us swapping on different tribes will make our F2 deal even more surprising.
The challenge was cool. We had a good set up and Reynold seems really dedicated. With Sonja's chaotic leadership ability I would be surprised if we lose this challenge. That also means if we lose the next challenge it will be 4-3 and I will have the chance of going home. It is frusterating knowing all my work on Huiayu could be in vain but hopefully Lindsey and I can crack the four and maybe make a new alliance. I know Fabio and I really get along and could possibly work together.
Merge won't be until 12 or later. Which means likely I'd have to survive two. I'd like to think Malcolm's time zone will once again alienate himself, but he has really stepped up his aim game in recent rounds. A second round would be very difficult to survive unless me and Lindsey get a new alliance going. Lindsey has been a social butterfly while my spring break schedule is leaving me vulnerable.
My strategy to survive is to take a step back. If I come off as too aggressive people might realize I was a player on my old tribe and need to be taken out. However with the 4 sitting pretty I can't be too cautious because it is doubtful they will come too me. Ideally if we win immunity as much as it could hurt my game down the road I'd like to see Sonja leave. I need this tribe to think this game isn't about tribal lines, and if Huaiyu picks off original purple, that could lead to resentment towards Lindsey, Malcolm and myself... and worse potenitally throwing a challenge.
