Post by STARFIRE on Nov 27, 2014 15:38:30 GMT 10
OK, so... I survived the last round by working Scarlet hard and Morbius soft. But now what?
Scarlet is already prepared to turf Morbius. Is she doing so because of a like for Joker? Or just out of a desire to shake things up, as she has done time and time again? And how long until that hits me?
Joker wants me to tie things up. But beyond this vote, will he have any use for me? Highly unlikely, especially as I see another shuffle coming up after this vote. Two tribes of 7, makes sense for a round or two. Could be a merge though.
Which leaves Morbius. I can see us working together long term, but only if he is prepared to absolutely and utterly trust me now, ahead of Scarlet. But even if I do go down that road, who do we vote out? Clearly it should be Joker, to keep our options open with Scarlet a round longer at least. Butttt... unless I press him on the need to vote for Scarlet, he's likely to go along with her plans, which could very easily be to send me packing.
Four person tribes <3
The last option is to remain passive, and let things come to me. It's the smartest option, if I had faith in Scarlet. I think it's more likely she wants to blindside Morbius than me, but who the hell knows?
Basically, this situation is complicated as hell and it could be simple if only Scarlet was someone who could be trusted. But if she was, I wouldn't have survived the last vote, so I can't beat down on her too much for playing the game in a chaotic way, really, can I?
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Then, we have the new tribes. I have no firm friends, no confidant. I always, always try to have at least one person who I trust utterly, and not having one is bizarre. It means I might be able to slip through the cracks a bit too, as someone who is not in an alliance that makes any other alliance feel threatened. But eventually, I will need to have friends, and I can't leave it too long until I make them, or I'll be on the bottom of their grouping.
In some respects, being voted into the Arena right now, if I was confident of surviving it, would be perfect. Long round to get in touch with everyone, make a foundation on future friendships, would be ideal. If it was two surviving the boot instead of just one in the three... but with it being a three way duel, the odds are too unfriendly.
As a general rule, I'm not a fan of idols or secret items, but I really, really need one now, to give me a bit of bravery. If I make it to the end, I will make sure I win it. But there's still 15 other people in the game, and while making it half way through is fantastic, there's a long long way to go yet.
Scarlet is already prepared to turf Morbius. Is she doing so because of a like for Joker? Or just out of a desire to shake things up, as she has done time and time again? And how long until that hits me?
Joker wants me to tie things up. But beyond this vote, will he have any use for me? Highly unlikely, especially as I see another shuffle coming up after this vote. Two tribes of 7, makes sense for a round or two. Could be a merge though.
Which leaves Morbius. I can see us working together long term, but only if he is prepared to absolutely and utterly trust me now, ahead of Scarlet. But even if I do go down that road, who do we vote out? Clearly it should be Joker, to keep our options open with Scarlet a round longer at least. Butttt... unless I press him on the need to vote for Scarlet, he's likely to go along with her plans, which could very easily be to send me packing.
Four person tribes <3
The last option is to remain passive, and let things come to me. It's the smartest option, if I had faith in Scarlet. I think it's more likely she wants to blindside Morbius than me, but who the hell knows?
Basically, this situation is complicated as hell and it could be simple if only Scarlet was someone who could be trusted. But if she was, I wouldn't have survived the last vote, so I can't beat down on her too much for playing the game in a chaotic way, really, can I?
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Then, we have the new tribes. I have no firm friends, no confidant. I always, always try to have at least one person who I trust utterly, and not having one is bizarre. It means I might be able to slip through the cracks a bit too, as someone who is not in an alliance that makes any other alliance feel threatened. But eventually, I will need to have friends, and I can't leave it too long until I make them, or I'll be on the bottom of their grouping.
In some respects, being voted into the Arena right now, if I was confident of surviving it, would be perfect. Long round to get in touch with everyone, make a foundation on future friendships, would be ideal. If it was two surviving the boot instead of just one in the three... but with it being a three way duel, the odds are too unfriendly.
As a general rule, I'm not a fan of idols or secret items, but I really, really need one now, to give me a bit of bravery. If I make it to the end, I will make sure I win it. But there's still 15 other people in the game, and while making it half way through is fantastic, there's a long long way to go yet.