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Post by Shy Guy on Jun 7, 2011 1:24:54 GMT -5
off topic, but hilarious: ozzy face palm!
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Post by unoriginalalex on Jun 7, 2011 7:25:38 GMT -5
You're doing a great job, Gus, and I've been having a lot of fun playing. I was joking about you wanting us to lose ^_^
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Post by Triple H buried SnS on Jun 7, 2011 8:21:50 GMT -5
Gus, you are doing a great job. Please note:
1. Everyone has had the same chance in every challenge. Blowouts are bound to happen, especially in speed type challenges. Don't eliminate them just cause some end up being one sided.
2. I LOVED the scavenger hunt idea. Problem is that it is really limited with the standard users on the board. When the mods did it a few months back, it worked great cause they can modify ANYONE'S post, not just their own. I suggested that you not do them in that manner anymore cause the answer can be found without actually using the clues given, and is a metagame of sorts. I was not intending for it to come out like I was complaining to you, just a suggestion to make the game better.
3. Nearly all of your challenges have been unique and fun. Google makes things more difficult in terms of eliminating players from those challenges. So it is a difficulty that comes easier over time.
4. if you are looking for ideas for challenges, madhack has been in and run many of these type games on other boards. I bet he can give you some concepts that you can then modify to make your own(so that he doesn't have any advantage over anyone else).
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Post by Gus Richlen: Ruffian on Jun 7, 2011 8:28:55 GMT -5
TC is at 8:30 CDT tonight.
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Post by Gus Richlen: Ruffian on Jun 7, 2011 20:46:34 GMT -5
*F.A.N. trudges up to the Tribal Council area, where Richlen is waiting.*
It's close to halfway through the competition. Knowing that there's a possible merger on the horizon, what has to be the current mindset of the tribe?
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Post by wwe1993 on Jun 7, 2011 20:48:55 GMT -5
very simply, surviving. Both short term, this vote, and in the long term, as well.
*Holds up vote* This needed to happen. Simple as that.
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Post by ritt works hard fo da chickens on Jun 7, 2011 20:49:26 GMT -5
Gus I just want to say the challenges are lopsided, create a lot of tension and really can make a good player look weak with just a slip or some bad timing. The twists have been frustrating and unbalancing to the individual game. I love it! It's kind of like the real survivor. The only complaint I have is you need to stop apologizing and stick to your guns. If someone thinks they got shafted on a challenge or a twist let their tears fall on deaf ears. The show itself is filled with worse twists and challenges than you have come up with. Their are challenges that are custom built for women it seems and some that take brawn, some are brains and some are luck. Then you throw in hidden immunity idols, redemption isle, exile isle, tribal switches, etc. It keeps the game from becoming to predictable and boring. I watch survivor and get pissed off sometimes but at the end of the day i still love it.
In other words keep up the good work.
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Post by Shy Guy on Jun 7, 2011 21:06:00 GMT -5
the overall mindset is pretty positive, because we are a strong unit. it doesn't show that in the challenges, but sometimes life gets in the way of games. the merge is going to be a positive thing.
*holds up vote*
i tried. sorry.
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Post by Jonathan Michaels on Jun 7, 2011 21:10:39 GMT -5
*Holds up vote* I'm following the plan. I think. I hope.
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Post by ritt works hard fo da chickens on Jun 7, 2011 22:59:55 GMT -5
*holds up vote
I wish I got to know you in this game, I really do.
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Post by Toates Madhackrviper on Jun 8, 2011 0:27:19 GMT -5
This is true!
Speaking of which Omni Survivor: Bonanza City just had TWO SPOTS open up ;D
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Post by Gus Richlen: Ruffian on Jun 8, 2011 13:06:58 GMT -5
*Madhack is the last seated.*
I'll go tally the votes.
*Pause*
If anyone has the hidden immunity idol, now would be the time to use it.
*Nothing*
Once the votes are read, the decision is final. Person voted off will be asked to leave the Tribal Council area immediately.
First vote: JONATHAN MICHAELS.
Second vote: JONATHAN MICHAELS.
NINTH PERSON VOTED OFF F.A.N. ISLAND: JONATHAN MICHAELS.
Three votes; that's enough. Jono, you need to bring me your torch.
*Jono complies*
Jonathan Michaels, the tribe has spoken.
*The torch goes out.*
And now the next seven eliminated will be part of the jury. Halfway through, the pressure is now going to be ramped up.
Grab your torches and head back to camp.
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Post by pegasuswarrior on Jun 8, 2011 13:20:37 GMT -5
Not that I'm suggesting the game work around my own schedule or anything, but I'm leaving at 6:00 central time tonight and will be in the air tonight and day the following day. (I don't think the airports have free wi-fi.) I probably have wi-fi at around 9:30ish/10:00ish TONIGHT and I can stick around for a while if I know a challenge is going to be posted. If not, I have to get back in the air and will be gone until tomorrow.
I'll probably be landed and wi-fi access around 2:00pm central tomorrow, but I only have a 2:00pm-4:30pm window and then I'll be on a bit more of a regular schedule starting 10:00pm that night.
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Post by Gus Richlen: Ruffian on Jun 8, 2011 13:32:53 GMT -5
well, the next challenge will be at 1:00 CDT tomorrow, but I have a plan for the challenge that will accomodate you just fine, pegasus.
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Post by Jonathan Michaels on Jun 8, 2011 15:03:00 GMT -5
IT'S only a blindside if you don't see it coming, and I saw that coming a mile away Sign me up for the next one.
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Post by Triple H buried SnS on Jun 8, 2011 15:23:32 GMT -5
IT'S only a blindside if you don't see it coming, and I saw that coming a mile away Sign me up for the next one. *Nods approvingly while enjoying his ice cream sundae*
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Post by Jonathan Michaels on Jun 8, 2011 22:20:22 GMT -5
By the way, since Gus didn't read my vote for some reason, I'm going to reveal who I voted for if that's okay. I'm ticked I didn't get to be on the jury especially since I missed by one, it's like going out on the bubble in poker, it means nobody spent more time invested with absolutely nothing to show for your time and effort than you.
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Post by Gus Richlen: Ruffian on Jun 8, 2011 22:42:51 GMT -5
sorry bout that, Jono. I forgot to check to remember who yu had vted for.
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Post by Shy Guy on Jun 9, 2011 1:21:20 GMT -5
things at camp are tense. again. i know that personally, i just want to merge so we can be done with losing.
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Post by Jonathan Michaels on Jun 9, 2011 4:42:19 GMT -5
I voted for Ritt, as asked
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