Post by Shane Powers on Jan 9, 2015 6:59:33 GMT
I'd like to preface this by saying that I write this on the 1/8/2015, and have not yet been voted out of the game. So any false information is purely a result of me being not fully aware of what my fate in this game will be.
Ok, my recent antics make me appear like a dick head. Which I fully understand. I was in a great spot and I blew it. I'm not sure if you guys are aware of what cause my recent outburst, but I'll share with you my justification which is copy and pasted from what I sent to both Alec and Brenda, who are two of my three closest allies (Morgan is my third):
Ok. I've expanded my plan. I think I have Elyse on board to get either Coach or Cao Boi out. Here it is in numerical form:
Jesus, if I can pull this off I must be good. I will literally have screwed my alliance and have gotten my way with two votes in the future, without even having to be there! But I'm not going to get cocky, I could just as easily be booted.
*I'd just like to express my confusion towards why Coach was cast for a second season. The guys sucks. His strategy is appalling, he is barely around, no one (with the exception of Cao Boi) likes him. Coach sucks and he is going to be booted very soon, would be surprised if he made the merge. Worst returnee ever. [/div][/div]
Ok, my recent antics make me appear like a dick head. Which I fully understand. I was in a great spot and I blew it. I'm not sure if you guys are aware of what cause my recent outburst, but I'll share with you my justification which is copy and pasted from what I sent to both Alec and Brenda, who are two of my three closest allies (Morgan is my third):
"This was premeditated in a sense. But I figured I would play anyway. I have been planning a holiday to Japan for some time now ( leave in 4 days), but I really wanted to play. I couldn't pass up this opportunity. I almost forgot I was going away until I realised about half an hour ago that I have ONE tribal council left before I would either a) have to quit; or b) be pulled for inactivity. So I figured, I have one opportunity to go out. I really was truly with you guys. Brenda I love you, and I'm sorry I had to do this. Alec, you're a cool guy and I was truly down to work with you and Morgs. I know I was in a good position, and I bet I could've gone far. Which sucks, because I've never done well in ORGs. Maybe I should never have played? But it's too late now and I had one chance to leave my mark on this series. I've talked to the host, and he understands. I told him I was going out with a bang, and he said "go ahead". I apologise. I wish you all the best. This is a cool series, and if I ever want to play again as an allstar, I had to go out BIG. I'm getting voted out at the next tribal, and I hope you do vote me. Sorry, guys. I'm here for another couple of days, so I will take the time to reconcile with those I've fucked over. best of luck to all of you."
Because my confessionals have been incredibly subpar, I'll also share my entire game plan with you:
Now here's where I look like a fool. I basically put it out of my mind that I was going to be away in a few days' time, and started planning the long run. I have no idea how I forgot, but I kinda did. I figured it was a while away so I wouldn't have to worry about it. Then I realised that I was leaving in four days and was only here for, like, one Tribal Council. I gave myself two options: a) get booted for inactivity, or b) go out with a bang. Evidently I chose the latter.
I screen shotted many revealing PM's with basically everyone. I posted them into our Loa Seki's group chat and let panic ensue. Alec was pissed. As were Brenda and Morgan but they were kinda like "lol whatever I still love you. You screwed us though, so fuck you". Consequently, my game was done. I was out. Finished, Good bye.
For what it's worth, I am trying to reconcile with the people I screwed (Brenda, Morgan, Alec), because I truly did like them and was loyal to them. I guess I'm somewhat remorseful, because they're game was ruined because of my poor forethought. I shouldn't have played this season. I should've waited until I knew I was around for the whole game. I don't think anyone should play and ORG unless they're able to truly commit themselves. Which is why I feel remorseful.
That's specifically the reason I wanted to be vote out, rather than booted for inactivity. I try to be honourable, and quitting is just not in me. I want to uphold the integrity of this game for two reasons: a) I love and respect the game of Survivor and b) out of respect for John who has done a phenomenal job putting Tuvalu together.
However, I am still loyal to Morgan, Brenda and Alec (yes, I know, what I did certainly wasn't loyal), and as such I want them to be able to do the best that they can do in this game. That's why I have devised this plan which is explained in messages to both Morgan and Alec respectively:
(Copy and pasted from a chat with Morgan):
Here's an idea. My game is done. I'm finished. But what I still have is my right to vote at the next tribal. Now, you and Alec are still tight. And I've told Brenda to get with you guys, that's three people. You have my vote and that's four. You just need one person like Elyse maybe or Sandra, and you have a majority. You could get Cao or Coach out if you really wanted at the next tribal, then I'll later be booted for inactivity. That means you can get out someone who will most likely oppose you when they see what I've done. Just a thought.
(Copy and pasted from a chat with Alec):
ALEC: Are you quitting? Cause there's a good chance Coach/Cao are gonna use you to boot one of us
ME: Not quitting no fucking way. You want me for one more vote? I'll get booted for inactivity, but the way I see it, is if everyone knows I'm gone, it's not really a quit. I'm still with you
So as I currently write this, I believe that it is certainly possible that I survive the next tribal council. My tribe will probably throw it, and I am all for that. Maybe I will go (which I totally understand). But perhaps I am still useful to my alliance. Perhaps they can use me for one more vote and I can be booted for inactivity.
I've played a few ORGs and I have never actually genuinely liked people I played with as much as I did in this game. I hope Alec, Morgan and Brenda make it far, and I hope one of them win.
I know my game was short, and I probably should never have played this season, but I hope that I left my mark on The Survivor Games series, and I hope that I get to play again.
I hope I have explained myself adequately and have your respect in some capacity.
- I have been in a 5 person alliance with Morgan, Alec, Elyse and Brenda since day one and I was the most loyal to that alliance. My plan was to target Pete and Sandra because, as I'll explain, they were in neither of the majority alliances.
- There is also another 5 person majority alliance with Morgan, Coach, Cao Boi, and Alec and myself which Coach* started
- Now, there is also the alliance of myself, Morgan and Alec which was formed purely due to the fact that we were the 3 included in both alliances. I was loyal to those two and they are great people. We're all going to be back for All Stars and are going to cause some damage.
- My plan was to stay loyal to both majorities and ensure that I have my finger in as many pies as possible.
Now here's where I look like a fool. I basically put it out of my mind that I was going to be away in a few days' time, and started planning the long run. I have no idea how I forgot, but I kinda did. I figured it was a while away so I wouldn't have to worry about it. Then I realised that I was leaving in four days and was only here for, like, one Tribal Council. I gave myself two options: a) get booted for inactivity, or b) go out with a bang. Evidently I chose the latter.
I screen shotted many revealing PM's with basically everyone. I posted them into our Loa Seki's group chat and let panic ensue. Alec was pissed. As were Brenda and Morgan but they were kinda like "lol whatever I still love you. You screwed us though, so fuck you". Consequently, my game was done. I was out. Finished, Good bye.
For what it's worth, I am trying to reconcile with the people I screwed (Brenda, Morgan, Alec), because I truly did like them and was loyal to them. I guess I'm somewhat remorseful, because they're game was ruined because of my poor forethought. I shouldn't have played this season. I should've waited until I knew I was around for the whole game. I don't think anyone should play and ORG unless they're able to truly commit themselves. Which is why I feel remorseful.
That's specifically the reason I wanted to be vote out, rather than booted for inactivity. I try to be honourable, and quitting is just not in me. I want to uphold the integrity of this game for two reasons: a) I love and respect the game of Survivor and b) out of respect for John who has done a phenomenal job putting Tuvalu together.
However, I am still loyal to Morgan, Brenda and Alec (yes, I know, what I did certainly wasn't loyal), and as such I want them to be able to do the best that they can do in this game. That's why I have devised this plan which is explained in messages to both Morgan and Alec respectively:
(Copy and pasted from a chat with Morgan):
Here's an idea. My game is done. I'm finished. But what I still have is my right to vote at the next tribal. Now, you and Alec are still tight. And I've told Brenda to get with you guys, that's three people. You have my vote and that's four. You just need one person like Elyse maybe or Sandra, and you have a majority. You could get Cao or Coach out if you really wanted at the next tribal, then I'll later be booted for inactivity. That means you can get out someone who will most likely oppose you when they see what I've done. Just a thought.
(Copy and pasted from a chat with Alec):
ALEC: Are you quitting? Cause there's a good chance Coach/Cao are gonna use you to boot one of us
ME: Not quitting no fucking way. You want me for one more vote? I'll get booted for inactivity, but the way I see it, is if everyone knows I'm gone, it's not really a quit. I'm still with you
So as I currently write this, I believe that it is certainly possible that I survive the next tribal council. My tribe will probably throw it, and I am all for that. Maybe I will go (which I totally understand). But perhaps I am still useful to my alliance. Perhaps they can use me for one more vote and I can be booted for inactivity.
I've played a few ORGs and I have never actually genuinely liked people I played with as much as I did in this game. I hope Alec, Morgan and Brenda make it far, and I hope one of them win.
I know my game was short, and I probably should never have played this season, but I hope that I left my mark on The Survivor Games series, and I hope that I get to play again.
I hope I have explained myself adequately and have your respect in some capacity.
EDIT 1
Ok. I've expanded my plan. I think I have Elyse on board to get either Coach or Cao Boi out. Here it is in numerical form:
- Loa Seki throws the next immunity challenge. We could probably even forfeit using the 'vote out Shane' front. I'll discuss with Elyse, Morgan, Alec and Brenda.
- We vote out either Cao Boi or Coach. Probably Cao Boi, just in case Coach has the Tribal Immunity that was claimed at Treasure Trove.
- I cast a pre-vote for whoever wasn't voted out between Coach or Cao Boi (most likely Cao Boi). By this point I will be in Japan living it up and will soon be booted !
- Should my tribe lose the immunity challenge, Elyse, Morgan, Alec and Brenda, and my pre-vote, vote out whoever isn't vote out between Coach and Cao Boi
- Elyse, Brenda, Alec and Morgan now have a majority in the tribe and fuck shit up until they're final 4
- We're all brought back for All-stars because we're amazing.
Jesus, if I can pull this off I must be good. I will literally have screwed my alliance and have gotten my way with two votes in the future, without even having to be there! But I'm not going to get cocky, I could just as easily be booted.
*I'd just like to express my confusion towards why Coach was cast for a second season. The guys sucks. His strategy is appalling, he is barely around, no one (with the exception of Cao Boi) likes him. Coach sucks and he is going to be booted very soon, would be surprised if he made the merge. Worst returnee ever. [/div][/div]
