Week #6

[Snakelena]

~ Week #6 ~

Chase leaving is quite possibly the biggest blindside of the entire game. In my opinion two good things came from him leaving; #1) A huge threat is out of the game, and #2) I will receive my share of the blame, but it will mostly be deflected on the stronger players. While I can say that I'm ecstatic that he did leave it was a rough week. I had to do a lot of convincing with people on my tribe and other tribes, in particular AJ, as to make sure that Chase did not use his idol. I feel really bad lying hardcore to AJ because we do have a friendship outside of the game and I don't want to tarnish that. However, on the game side of things I fully believe that it was strategically the best move. As for Michael, Cassie, and Chase I just don't get how they believed me after I lied to them directly the week prior. I feel as if it's their own fault for believing me almost.

After Chase left he sent a few messages. Here is our conversation:

Chase Ingmen 1:09 pm
Why all the lying last night?
That was a bitch move
I just straight up asked you after the votes were locked, and you couldn't just tell me?

HeyItsMeNYou621 2:08 pm
I neither said you were gone or you weren't. I'm not Justin I don't post results.

Chase Ingmen 2:10 pm
Oh come on, that's bullshit and you know it
Just own up that you lied

HeyItsMeNYou621 2:11 pm
I'm not getting into it with you.

Chase Ingmen 2:12 pm
That's fine. I was just giving you an opportunity to explain the bitch move you made for no real reason. Should have listened to others about the type of person you are...

HeyItsMeNYou621 2:12 pm
The type of person I am?
What would that be?

Chase Ingmen 2:12 pm
Sneaky person that doesn't own up to their own moves :/

HeyItsMeNYou621 2:13 pm
I never said I didn't own up to it. You're obvious evicted so I think it speaks for itself.
*obviously

Chase Ingmen 2:13 pm
How did you own up to it? You denied saying it. lmao

HeyItsMeNYou621 2:14 pm
I never died saying it you're trying to make it seem like I am lying. You're out
good bye
Stop talking to me
Ciao
Au revoir
Gtfo

I may have gotten a little out of hand at the end of the conversation, but I hate being talked to like I'm an idiot. I NEVER lied when I talked to him because I never even directly mentioned the vote. In the end they will call me delusional, but the words never came out of my mouth. As for never owning up to my own moves that's a complete lie. I have never once, except to annoy Knox, denied that I did not vote someone out. I feel as if there is a lot of hearsay in this game and people would rather listen to another persons interpretation of events from ANOTHER tribe.

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Re-Evaluating My Strategy:

#1) I'm no longer going to trust anyone even if they are perceived to be my friend. I learned the hard way last season and I just need to stay focused on the game and not build useless friendships. I'm sorry, but people who want to be friends with me this season shouldn't even bother.

- I definitely have broken this strategy. While I am not 100% completely trusting of others I feel as if my bond to Ellen, Dominic, and Luca at the moment could be categorized as having some level of trust. I will say however that the word "trust" has rarely came out of my mouth in any conversation I've carried with people. Additionally, I've broken the rule of forming friendships because I genuinely feel that I've grown closer to Luca. The thing I just have to keep in mind is that Luca is here to play a game and so am I so it's possible he's just using me. Although, some part of me doubts that he is because he is a stand-up kind of guy.

#2) Keep my mouth shut and let other people tell me information rather than saying anything (the opposite bite me in the bud last season)

- I've done good for the most part with this part of my strategy. Although, there are points where I will over indulge in sharing my conversations with others. Whether that will hurt my game-play I don't really know.

#3) Build strong multiple alliances with people

- I've had so many alliances starting right out of the gate in this game. The only one I am loyal to is the Dominic/Ellen/Luca/Colleen/Ben alliance. Out of those people I am really only going to stay loyal to Dominic, Ellen, and Luca because I don't trust Ben at all and I don't know Colleen enough. As for now, my plan is that If I do make merge I am sure I will attempt to spread out and squeeze myself into an alliance with AJ. While she may not trust me after this past week I still feel like she will still try to find a place for me especially if she thinks I will help her alliance.

#4) Not bash people at all even if I can't stand them because if I do it will only hurt my game.

- I've completely ignored this. All I have been doing all game has been bashing people whether directly or indirectly. Plus, I really don't see my disdain for certain individuals hurting my game overall.

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[Snakelena]

~ Week #6 - Part II ~

This week has the potential to collapse our entire alliance like a house of cards. Apparently, Cassie may have Chase's idol and also she has huge potential to win an immunity. If she does that means that Michael is the ONLY viable option left for a person to be voted off. However, if Cassie does have the idol she will most likely use it on Michael which is our main concern. If this outcome happens then I have the feeling its either me or Dominic who will be voted off. I feel confident that I could avoid being voted off this week because I'm seen as a weak player compared to Dominic. Personally, if Dominic did go for whatever reason I would be devastated... he's the person I am closest to so it would put me at a disadvantage. Also, I feel like the opposing alliance may use that opportunity to scout me since to join their alliance because my number one ally would be gone.

[Snakelena]

~ Week #6 - Part III~

This game has absolutely become crazy. I feel like Knox is making things personal now which is fine with me because it continues to show how immature he really is. I don't even feel like wasting my time anymore on thinking about him because I know that I will be 100 times more classier than he ever will be. Seriously, bro I have one thing to say to you ...

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Practically fainted when I thought I had won my first immunity challenge ever, but as usual it was not meant to be. I feel like my luck in the game is pretty bad, but at least I haven't been voted out yet? Anyways, this week we are apparently splitting the votes between Cassie and Michael since Cassie may have the idol. I believe the breakdown is; Me & Luca are voting for Cassie with Ryan & Colleen voting for Michael. I honestly feel bad that Michael may go this round over Cassie. While I have had my problems with him he is definitely a way better person than he was in Season 1.

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Strategy Retrospect:

I came into the game wanting to make big moves, but I ultimately had to play with the cards given to me. I thought that right off the bat I was going to target Ellen and Luca because of how good they are as players, but once I started to bond with them I had an epiphany. They are really stand-up individuals that will protect people that are loyal to them. For example, I have stood by Luca many times and always expressed my loyalty to him... hopefully that doesn't hurt me later in the game. Ultimately, I think I made the right choice by aligning with Luca/Dominic/Ellen/Colleen/Ben/Myself. Here are two reasons: #1) They are all loyal individuals (except for Ben perhaps), and #2) If our alliance ever crumbles I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be the first to go because there are bigger fish to fry.