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Post by Jeff Probst on May 14, 2008 8:58:07 GMT -5
Well, Boutrous, welcome to your first Security Council as a merged tribe. From here on out the game is going to get trickier. Before we vote, let's get to some questions.
Are alliances in this game different from previous seasons? If so, how?
What are the most important things to consider when deciding who you will vote out?
Twelve is a fairly large merge. Do you think that this is going to make the merge harder or easier than it would have been otherwise?
How secure do you feel about your position on this tribe for this Security Council?
Alicia, was winning immunity this week important?
Sundra, do you feel not submitting for this challenge is going to hurt you?
You have 24 hours to submit your vote.
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Post by Gwan Stefeni on May 14, 2008 10:12:20 GMT -5
Jeff....
There are 11 people to talk to for each of us.
Not all of us are online at the same time.
Can you extend voting to 48 hours?
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Post by kathy on May 14, 2008 10:57:40 GMT -5
- Are alliances in this game different from previous seasons? If so, how? Yes, I played one season. Five of those people are still in the game. Only one was my tribal ally through the merge - we never voted for each other. Every game is a new start hopefully. - What are the most important things to consider when deciding who you will vote out? Trust, respect, promises I made and have been made to me - a combination with messages when allowed to talk. Most important - to not be confused or discouraged at communication. I've tried hard and am so tired. - Twelve is a fairly large merge. Do you think that this is going to make the merge harder or easier than it would have been otherwise? It makes it much harder - I don't like the number 12 anymore. How secure do you feel about your position on this tribe for this Security Council? I haven't heard my name mentioned. "secuity" council - a double meaning I suppose in a game? "You have 24 hours to submit your vote." Yes, I agree with Steph's request - you said you might return to the 48 hours this time, Jeff - it was a problem last time. To my fellow All-Stars - Real life is crazy for me right now and I must attend to it and get some things straightened out again today - I didn't think I would sign in to do this. Am trying - just lousy timing for me. I have spent time when I could trying to talk to all the people I could - did my best to let people know what I think, when I had time. If we get the 48 hours I will try tomorrow and wait as long as possible to vote. I think tomorrow should be better hope so.
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Post by Sundra Oakley on May 14, 2008 11:04:52 GMT -5
Are alliances in this game different from previous seasons? If so, how? Hmm I wouldn't say so. An alliance is an alliance at the end of the day and all serve the same purpose so I don't think they are 'different', more important definatly as it's all stars so everybody is a strong player, but not different no, IMO anyway. What are the most important things to consider when deciding who you will vote out? In a nutshell I think it's "what I feel is going to benefit me the most in the long run" because that's all I have to go on. Twelve is a fairly large merge. Do you think that this is going to make the merge harder or easier than it would have been otherwise? Hmm, it could go both ways. The optimists would say yes because there are more people to play with, so more options become available. Being a pesimist I say no because it's more people to beat. How secure do you feel about your position on this tribe for this Security Council? I don't. This is all stars, it's not your usual F12 game scenario, all of us have proven we are good players so nothing would surprise me, so I don't feel secure whatsoever, you'd be a fool to feel secure. Sundra, do you feel not submitting for this challenge is going to hurt you? Oh there's definatly that chance. I look at people who don't submit as lazy and boneidle, and start being all melodramatic and saying they don't deserve to be here. But I hope they realise I'm not inactive, lazy, boneidle etc and that I do want to be here, I do make the effort and that it was a genuine mistake. I had been playing the game, and although my 3000 didn't compare to Alicia's, it was definatly a personal best.
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Post by Rudy on May 14, 2008 12:43:06 GMT -5
Hello Jeff. Different in that there are new people in the different alliances. I think everyone knows what an alliance is and how it hurts or benefits them so the use or term of alliance is the same but the groups are different. But again, I only played in 2 games, and for me, I am not alligned with the same ones I had alligned with before. For me most important is to keep my allies safe and happy and keep me safe for as long as possible. Personally I think the higher the number the harder the game. More people to talk to, more to worry about, more to keep track of. I never feel safe unless I have an immunity necklace around my neck. I also agree with Kathy and Steph here that it should go back to 48 hrs to vote. With personal issues and life, and sometimes faulty computers , things happen to slow us down and we could use the extra time. If you had planned to speed up the game I could understand the quick Security Councils so we can move on, if you plan a round a week, the 48 hrs makes the week feel like there is less down time with us just waiting around doing nothing. I'd prefer the 48 hrs also, at least until we get the number of players still in the game much lower. Steph is right, we have more people to talk to so we need the extra time. Thanks for listening. Good luck everyone.
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Post by τιñα on May 14, 2008 15:37:30 GMT -5
Are alliances in this game different from previous seasons? If so, how? - I think the alliances are different, people aren't alligned with the same exact people every single time, if they did it'd be so obvious and maybe a little boring after a while.
What are the most important things to consider when deciding who you will vote out? - Who your allies are. Everyone in this game is a friend, but I have to keep the people I was with the longest. Every vote hurts to make though.
Twelve is a fairly large merge. Do you think that this is going to make the merge harder or easier than it would have been otherwise? - Harder, it means more people to have to vote out.
How secure do you feel about your position on this tribe for this Security Council? - I feel somewhat safe but definitely not 100% safe without immunity.
24 hours, ay de mi.
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Post by Rudy on May 14, 2008 16:09:39 GMT -5
What does that mean?
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Post by τιñα on May 14, 2008 16:42:29 GMT -5
It's something we use in Spanish, I think it's like oh no or something like that. I'm not sure of it's exact meaning but something to that effect.
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Post by Rudy on May 14, 2008 17:09:54 GMT -5
Like oh my gosh?
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Post by Jeff Probst on May 14, 2008 21:05:57 GMT -5
Okay then, I guess you are right... I'm extending the deadline to 48 hours.
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Post by Bobby Jon on May 14, 2008 21:19:10 GMT -5
Are alliances in this game different from previous seasons? If so, how?
I dont believe they are different because making an alliance with someone may change from season to season but im not to sure
What are the most important things to consider when deciding who you will vote out?
With my vote which such a tough vote because were all so strong but for the person who I dont know much about and who i think is strong also.
Twelve is a fairly large merge. Do you think that this is going to make the merge harder or easier than it would have been otherwise?
Much harder i think i really dont know why its just like everyone is so strong and this is the first vote and its already soo sooo hard imagine when its gets to smaller numbers!
How secure do you feel about your position on this tribe for this Security Council?
Im not feeling secure when it comes down to Security Council cause you just never know.. one sec it could be one person the next sec it could be someone else you never know
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Post by Rudy on May 14, 2008 21:28:42 GMT -5
Just for info Jeff, it was a good choice. The site was down for me for almost an hour from when I first noticed and I noticed it was back up around 10pm tonite.
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Post by Stacy on May 14, 2008 22:35:10 GMT -5
Are alliances in this game different from previous seasons? If so, how?
Very different. With so many players from such a range of seasons, old alliances aren't entirely logical.
What are the most important things to consider when deciding who you will vote out?
I have to consider both short-term and long-term effects of the vote. It's early enough to adjust my plans to make a short-term deal with someone for long-term gain.
Twelve is a fairly large merge. Do you think that this is going to make the merge harder or easier than it would have been otherwise?
It's a big number. For me, the merge has been harder than usual.
How secure do you feel about your position on this tribe for this Security Council?
I never feel secure unless I have the necklace. Ever.
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Post by Alicia Calaway on May 14, 2008 22:52:53 GMT -5
Alicia, was winning immunity this week important?
Immunity is always very important in this game, I'd never feel safe without it. So yes, immunity this week is important
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Post by James Clement on May 15, 2008 6:05:48 GMT -5
Are alliances in this game different from previous seasons? If so, how? Yes, a lot of the alliances are based on the past series.
What are the most important things to consider when deciding who you will vote out? How it's going to help me. If you're going to vote off someone you just don't get along with instead of who's really a threat, I am wondering why you made merge (think Courtney vs. JR) Also, alliances matter.
Twelve is a fairly large merge. Do you think that this is going to make the merge harder or easier than it would have been otherwise? Easier.
How secure do you feel about your position on this tribe for this Security Council? Not secure at all. Not unless I have immunity.
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