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Post by Allie Pohevitz on Jul 8, 2013 19:50:28 GMT -5
I feel like I can't even get a confessional out! The cast seems very active thus far, and some of them haven't even checked in. Nonetheless, it seems like it's a great cast, which usually makes for a great season. Hopefully I'll be around for a while so I can contribute to the chaos. I don't have a whole lot to say that won't be answered by the pre-game questions, so I'm going to dive into those in just a second. For now, my strategy is to be as social as possible until we get into tribes. Then maybe I'll start playing the game a bit. 1. Have you participated in this series in the past? If yes, which season(s) were you in and who did you play as?
Never played before! I'm excited to leave my mark on this series, though!
2. What would best describe your role in this game? Will you be the puppet-master, social butterfly, challenge powerhouse, etc?
I would ideally like to combine all three of them at one point or another, but we'll see how it goes. I definitely want to be a social butterfly at first so no one will want to vote me out. I'll use my strategic mind to get into a strong alliance, and physicality to help me win challenges. Hopefully the strategy will bring me to merge, where I plan to play a very strategic and cutthroat game. We'll see what happens though. Ultimately, I know I need to be very adaptable to win this game
3. Why did you choose to play as the character that you have chosen?
I think Allie was really robbed in her season. She loved the game and had a strategic mind, so in a way I want to do her justice. Plus I didn't think I'd have to compete with anyone to be her.
4. How do you intend to portray your character in this game?
I want Allie to come across as the girl-next-door kind of player. She's sweet, cute and you like her. She's easy to talk to and easy to trust. I think with that kind of social game, I can set some devious plans in motion down the line!
5. What do you think of the other castaways?
So far, they seem pretty active. I've had some pretty good conversations thus far. I love Tarzan, and I really want to work with him right off the bat. We'll see about the others, and how tribes are divided, though.
6. Tell us something that we could expect from you in this game.
You can expect me to bring it strategically! I love the numbers game and can't wait for some really juicy voting plots. It's my favorite part!
7. Tell us one thing that we should know about you.
Judd is my favorite houseguest on this season of Big Brother!
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Post by Allie Pohevitz on Jul 9, 2013 14:51:12 GMT -5
So far, so good! I'm enjoying my time in the game before things are getting crazy. I really wanted to avoid making alliances at this phase of the game, but I have one with Tarzan. He seems to be a very intelligent guy, almost to the point where people will be put off by it. Besides wanting to work with him, I also think he'll make a good shield. People will want to go for him first.
I didn't really want to strike up any deals yet, because who knows how tribes will be divided. I don't want to make a bunch of deals with people who won't be on my tribe, then be torn between my pre-tribe deals and my actual tribe come swap or merge. I would much rather just be social now, so when people are making their plans for alliances once tribes are announced, they think I would be an asset.
My goal for the opening phase of the game is to win immunity as much as possible. It'll allow me to chest my strategic cards, and will promote the idea of keeping me around as an ally. My other primary goal is to be as social as possible, with which I think I've been successful. People seem to be taking well to me for the most part, and the only people I haven't talked to at all are Shii-Ann, Alicia and Monica. I'm not sure if we'll even see Monica, but that's kind of irrelevant. No matter who fills the spot, I want to be the first to welcome them with open arms! More to come once we get tribes! [/center]
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Post by Allie Pohevitz on Jul 10, 2013 23:32:10 GMT -5
Alex is an interesting case. He's clearly playing the alias card, and it's already pissing people off. I believe it was Sierra who said it was very obvious that his spanish schtick was so fake. Either way, I don't think he'll last very long. He's already begun alienating people, and we haven't even done anything! He told me he's dumb, but his brother is trying to get into med school.
Haven't spoken to Alicia yet. Hopefully soon, though I did penalize her in the challenge.
Ashley seems really nice! Our conversations run pretty smoothly and I can see her going far in the game. I'd like to work with her if possible, but I already have a few deals going so we'll see what happens! She told me she's in high school.
Brenda, I have not yet spoken with. Out of her, Shii-Ann and Alicia, I chose not to penalize her because I thought she'd be the most active, and therefore could be the most vengeful.
Chris is a cool guy! I can't remember shit about him though. I feel terrible because my memory for getting to know these people is abysmal. Anyway I like him and will probably pick him if I can!
I've only chatted with Eddie a little bit, but he seems nice enough. He's probably someone I'll let go to the other tribe if I win captain, but we'll see what happens throughout the day tomorrow.
Talked to Heidi once... barely! Gotta improve this relationship.
I love Jeff! He's a really nice guy. He's from Seattle area and works in sales, and is 22. His birthday is September 10th! I'm not sure whether or not he'll end up on my tribe, but I'd like for him to be there! We'll see.
I LOVE JULIA. Well actually, she pretty much loves me but still. She's been hitting on me a ton and I think it's hilarious. I really want to work with her in this game.
I think I talked to Keith once? Fuck if I know.
Kel is kind of annoying. He plays the, "I'm socially awkward; everyone hates me," card and it's just dumb. I'm not really interested in working with him.
Laura is awesome. I just get a really active vibe from her, and those are the kinds of people I want to align with. Definitely going to try and work with her! We talk about movies.
Pete is an interesting case because he really doesn't like Tarzan, who I consider to be one of my main allies. Hopefully Tarzan and Pete don't end up on the same tribe, because I want to see both of them last for a while. He goes to school/works in Florida about something with school counseling.
who
Sierra's pretty cool. We've connected well in our conversations and I hope to work with her in the game. I won't stick my neck out for it though.
Tarzan! He's definitely my favorite and I'd consider him my number 1 ally right now. We have a great bond and I've enjoyed every conversation with him. His ridiculously strong vocabulary is fun and a bit off-putting. I want him on my tribe!
Zane is also someone I am in an alliance with! He's a super nice guy and I think he's here to play. I'd like to go far with him if possible, so we'll see how that goes! He's probably one of my top allies at this point.[/b][/color]
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Post by Allie Pohevitz on Jul 11, 2013 15:32:50 GMT -5
Annoyed that we have two idlers! I think I have a shot to have won the challenge, or at least be a captain, but I know that Tarzan beat me. Hopefully I'm second though! But if not, I'll probably be on Tarzan's tribe and I think I'd be safe there, so that's a plus as well. Exciting stuff either way! Just going to hold out until tonight's results. [/color][/b]
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Post by Allie Pohevitz on Jul 12, 2013 11:35:09 GMT -5
1. What do you think of your tribe?
I really am pleased with my current tribe! I think that we are going to work very well together, and I can see us being the stronger tribe already. We don't have an idler in the form of Alicia, so that works out quite well for us!
2. Were you surprised to be on the tribe you are currently on?
Nope, not particularly! Tarzan and I really connected and I had the best time aside from the captains, so I thought I would be picked!
3. Will you consider mutiny? Why?
Nope! I think it would be dumb to mutiny at this point. I already have a majority alliance going, and I would be in huge trouble if I mutiny, because I'd be sticking Alicia with 8 people. I'm not going to make 8 people upset with me.
4. Who do you think would mutiny?
Hopefully no one! I could see someone from their tribe mutiny faster than ours, but perhaps they're already worried about alliances having formed? I think it might just be too early in the game to make a move like that, so I doubt anyone is going to mutiny.
5. Who are you the closest to on your tribe and why?
I am closest to Tarzan on my tribe! He's an awesome guy and I hope we go far in the game together. I'm also in a majority alliance with (Tarzan) Laura, Pete and Brenda... and I would say I trust them in that order!
6. Who do you like the least on your tribe and why?
I like Alex the least on our tribe. His spanish fake-ness is annoying!
7. Are you happy with the outcome of the challenge?
Yes! I think I proved myself to be a strong competitor, but I don't have the distinction of captain in this game. I hope to use that to my advantage to play a strong game, but at the same time be able to slide under the radar a bit!
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Post by Allie Pohevitz on Jul 12, 2013 17:16:07 GMT -5
So Pete is showing his hand super early!
He already created a 5 person alliance of himself, Tarzan, Laura, Brenda and myself. But apparently the core of it is Pete, Laura and me! Brenda's evidently too close to Sierra, and Tarzan needs to be cut down the road. While I'm honored to be included, I'm not sure I want to be in a long-term alliance with someone who's playing so hard so fast. He's kind of forgetting that there's a whole other tribe that we're competing against, so creating so many factions within an alliance is not going to help us come swap. People figure stuff like that out. It's a tad suspicious to me that he likes Laura so much, but I do want to talk to her about his over playing... I just don't want it to get back to him!
Tarzan said we need to let Pete think he's in charge and cut him when the time is right. THIS IS ALREADY WAY TOO MUCH PLAYING. Anyway, Heidi and Alex are slated to go early. At final 7, Sierra is supposed to go, but I'm going to probably suggest we boot Keith instead. I'd rather be 6 strong, than 6 fractured. Then at 6 I am in the middle of a lot. My alliance with Tarzan, my alliance with Pete and Laura, and I'm working on an alliance with Sierra and Brenda.
Anyway, that's just some strategy that's running through my brain. I highly doubt it'll all lay out so nicely, so for now I'm just going to compete for immunity. Going to tribal council as few times as possible is the best case scenario for my game. Ready to compete tonight!
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Post by Allie Pohevitz on Jul 13, 2013 1:32:14 GMT -5
Alex and I did well! I really think 38 moves is a solid score and I'm not sure how we could have done it much faster. I'm hoping the other group makes some errors but it's hard to tell what will happen. I at least feel like I pulled my own weight in the challenge, not that I'd be in trouble.
I talked to Laura in full about all the alliances going on. I told her that Brenda's close to Sierra, Tarzan wants Pete gone, and Pete wants Tarzan and Brenda gone! Settle down children! Laura agrees that we need to keep our tribe as united as possible - even if that includes Keith! I actually talked to Keith for a bit today and he seems (rightfully) worried about his social game. I hope that we win immunity so I can try and get him to trust me more. Anything to reel people in! Anyway, back on track, I really trust Laura. Just in case she was aligned with anyone more than the other, I said that I didn't want to pick sides right now and I just wanted to try and keep everyone together as much as possible. She agreed, and I think she'd be dumb to throw me under the bus in any capacity because I gave her all that information.
So going forward, I'm praying we win immunity, but if we don't I'm sure that Heidi will be voted out. I'd still rather have numbers.
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Post by Allie Pohevitz on Jul 13, 2013 22:53:36 GMT -5
Woo! What a great opening round! We won immunity, and I got to go to the prison thing! It was really awesome there, because once you're there you can access prizes. I have a list of all the survivors saved, without the spaces and lowercase, so it was just a matter of having the time to copy and paste. I am kind of happy I picked cell 4, because the password is one of my favorite survivor players of all time!
Anyway, I got this blue key! I am assuming the blue chest is in one of the other cells, so I'm hoping that someone else that I'm aligned with gets it. I guess fighting over it would be equally awkward regardless, but I want what's inside! Of course it's never that easy, but I can't do anything about it until next round anyway. At least I don't have to deal with a prize that's going to make me a threat - like a triple vote or an HII. As nice as that would be to have this early in the game, there's no need to have all that complication. It doesn't really bother me if people know that I have the blue key.
Going into next round, I feel great. I'm just going to work on fortifying the relationships I already have, and strengthening my alliance. I really want to get in closer with Sierra and Keith, but we'll see. I also still am going to try and win as many of these tribal immunity challenges as I can. The more the better!
Anddddd I think that's all for now! [/color]
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Post by Allie Pohevitz on Jul 16, 2013 23:53:19 GMT -5
Yay for immunity once again! Sorry that I've had no update but there's not a whole lot to go over anyway. Winning immunity means that I attempt to change as little as possible, because as I said last round I already feel like I'm in a great position on my tribe.
The alliance is already starting to show its cracks though! People are getting worried about how close Keith and Pete are, and frankly, so am I. We don't need anyone to stray from the alliance. I imagine that everyone will be unified in voting out Heidi and then Alex, but after that anyone could leave. I am working on nurturing my relationships with Sierra and Keith as well to make sure it's not me who leaves that round. Plus, I want them close to me for when we swap or merge. Definitely don't want any cracks between myself and anyone else - and currently there are none!
I really don't have much else to report on. It's been a pretty slow round honestly. I suppose things will be spiced up if Pete receives the blue chest. That'll be interesting! Anyway, I'll report back on what Pete gets from the prison. Other than that, nothing until next round, where I will vie for immunity just as much!
Allie, out <3
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Post by Allie Pohevitz on Jul 18, 2013 11:33:42 GMT -5
lol klein
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Post by Allie Pohevitz on Jul 19, 2013 10:38:33 GMT -5
Well not much to report here at all. My tribe was kind of lame and gave up immunity but I understand that the had other priorities, and it's fine. Heidi left and I think she would have been a number for the other tribe if she magically reappeared so it's not an awful scenario. I feel like my social game has been off lately and I'm going out of town this weekend, but once I'm back on Sunday I plan on stepping back into my old self. I need to check and make sure everything's where I still think it is. Pete is pissing people off with his negativity, though I expressed my annoyance to Laura and then Pete started acting weird. I'll definitely need to watch out for the relationship between those 2. I do feel like I kind of have a backup wherein I could go to Brenda and make a threesome with Sierra during any vote. So right now I still feel good, but just gonna try and kill it for immunity every round. [/color]
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Post by Allie Pohevitz on Jul 19, 2013 10:39:45 GMT -5
Posting this now because I won't really be around to do many graphics. [/color]
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Post by Allie Pohevitz on Jul 22, 2013 14:42:54 GMT -5
So we won immunity, which was awesome. I think I'd have been safe if we lost, but it's so nice to have the numbers advantage that I do. I'm guessing we won't be seeing a tribe swap considering the mutiny, so that's nice. I definitely think we have the stronger tribe and if we lose again, we'd have an easy vote with Alex, and an easier vote with someone mutinying. I know that with being away this weekend, I'm kind of in a shitty spot socially, but I intend on using this day off to get back on track. I need to find out what Laura got from prison!
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Post by Allie Pohevitz on Jul 22, 2013 18:05:22 GMT -5
So I made a 4some with the girls on my tribe - Brenda, Laura, Sierra and myself. The tribe is getting very interesting with all of the contesting rivalries, notably the one that Sierra and Alex have with Pete. I wouldn't be surprised if they gunned for Pete next. Hopefully we can just boot Alex next and keep the 7 together. I have a feeling we'd be best suited to go to the final 7 in a merge and duke it out like true people should. Of course, I expect prizes to get in the way of that, but we'll see! Here's to winning challenges, anyway.
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Post by Allie Pohevitz on Jul 22, 2013 20:56:04 GMT -5
I really hate how that 5 looks like an S
Anyway, I feel as though this is the first time I have been pressured in this game. Before, we were always protected by the easy votes of Alex and Heidi, and we were still the stronger tribe. Now, we're down to 7 and you might as well consider Alex a member of Vireo. Even if they lose, they are still 6 Vireo strong. We have to win until the merge begins, basically, in order to be up in numbers for that. It sucks, but we've got to do what we've got to do.
At this point, I'll be looking to do anything to win immunity. I definitely don't want anyone from our tribe going home because I see this 7 as a solid voting block in a merge. I know that Keith is next on the chopping block, but I'm just hoping he doesn't see it that way.
I feel like I've done well today, reconnecting with people on the tribe. Of our new tribe of 7, I think it's been a great day for me, relationship-wise. The only people I really missed out on are Tarzan and Keith. Tarzan's hardly ever on at all, and Keith is bottom of the barrel in terms of Elaenia. So in sum, I think I'm doing well socially. I just need to keep it up.
I also know the locations of the items in prison. I have the blue key, Pete has the yellow chest, Laura has the red key, and Chris has the red chest. I'm hoping we get to send someone to prison again - preferably Tarzan. I feel like he'd let me hold onto the item, or we'd work something out with shared custody.
Anyway, here's to winning immunity! [/color]
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