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Post by John on Feb 2, 2019 4:34:14 GMT
Only going to do one reveal tonight, but this person is so iconic they deserve their own solo spotlight...
- KAYLEE -
Having recently made her ORG debut in XTC, Kaylee has quickly made a name for herself as an icon. Kaylee is a star, and if you weren't fortunate enough to witness her shine in XTC, get ready because here she comes! She had one of the most hilarious interviews we've ever had. She has personality for days! The question is, can she play the game? She didn't do so hot in the first game she played. Will she learn from her mistakes? Will she mesh better with this cast? Light a prayer candle to hope she does because the longer Kaylee lasts the season, the more confessional gold we will receive from her!
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Post by John on Feb 2, 2019 18:28:55 GMT
Time for another reveal today. Someone I'm sure a lot of you will recognize from around the ORG community. Did someone say cake?
- NOAH -
Tha man. The hair. The legend. It's the one and only Noah Salvatore, granting his presence to CONQUEST for what I'm kind of predicting to be a short stint this season, haha. At least that's what I'm getting based on his welcome video submission. I love Noah, I'm so on team coocoo for cocoa puffs and was OBSESSED with his cake antics in CYS. That being said though, I swear his welcome video is like a lesson of what not to do for a returning player. But I'll let you all be the judge. Regardless I'm here for the mess and Noah antics that he can bring to a season. I hope he lasts longer than I expect because I really think he's entertainment gold. My fingers are crossed!
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Post by John on Feb 2, 2019 23:16:42 GMT
Time for our next reveal and you know what, I was going to save my pre-game favourite for a little later, but what the hell! Here is another newbie taking on CONQUEST as their first ORG experience...
- MARK -
So here's the story of how Mark came to hear about us. As always, finding new people to play ORGs is a bit of a challenge, it ain't easy getting newbies yet alone quality newbies. The hustle is real! So me and Patrick were thinking of new ways to get some new people and I was browsing reddit and was like ok anyone who would post of a photo of themself on the r/survivor subreddit is the type of person who would play an ORG. So we cold messaged everyone who had posted a selfie, a generic message letting them know about the series. Well our efforts resulted in only one of them applying but OH MAN DID WE STRIKE GOLD! Mark is one of the most interesting newbies we have ever had. The fact that he is a Survivor fan, musician, basketball enthusiast and he spent the last two year studying to be a catholic priest. Talk about dynamic! He is also extremely likeable when talking with him, he ended up being one of our longer interviews because of it. He is definitely one to watch this season and someone I think a lot of people will root for. I look forward to seeing him work and meet with such a variety of players. I'm excited to get to host him!
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Post by Jordan on Feb 2, 2019 23:26:31 GMT
I am HERE for Mark! He is a fellow Illinois human, and I loved him since John told me about him, if there's one person that will keep me invested in the season it is without a doubt Mark. I hope he does well and my prediction is early jury for him
Oh and he's hot
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Post by Michael on Feb 3, 2019 14:43:55 GMT
Emily is poised to win season 5 of The Tourney, so I'm all in for supporting her. She, therefore, also has experience in whatever challenges you steal from me.
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Post by Nick Demott on Feb 3, 2019 17:07:58 GMT
Really enjoying this cast so far--especially as it seems like mostly new faces, to me at least (as someone who doesn't do much skype game viewing). But yea, each person that's been revealed just stands out so distinctly. There's some sort of idiosyncratic quirk that hits you with these people, and therefore--as a card carrying member of #teamgoodTV--I'm really looking forward to season 12.
I was gonna do individual comments, but I don't have any real #hottakes...yet. And I have no idea how these people are gonna do this season.
I guess first impressions I really like Griffin legend. I feel like he has the type of personality that easily gets underestimated in games, and so he'll probably fly under the radar. Especially if he goes in telling people that he overslept night 1 last season and was replaced last minute, I think people will REALLY think he's not sharp--which is a good thing.
Rooting for Mark too. I feel like he could be on the outs early, but hopeful he somehow gets his footing. Going from studying theology (basically) to philosophy? Tell me all your thoughts on God, Mark, cus' I'd really like to hear them. Yes, go listen to Dishwalla right now.
Oh, also rooting for "Bob", of course.
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Post by John on Feb 3, 2019 22:34:58 GMT
Alright time for another reveal! This one is coming to us from the University of Maryland College Park, and I think you can put together what their Survivor experience may include...
- NICK -
From the new generation of Survivor Maryland that has not yet aired, Nick is hyped to take on his first ever ORG. As I'm sure you guys can tell, when it comes to an outgoing and approachable personality, Nick is probably not the type of guy many people will gravitate towards. I think at the beginning he might struggle a bit to really find his footing. But he is really hyped to play and has a lot of passion behind him going into this that I hope people do give him a chance. From his interview he seems like someone that will really play the game, potentially being his own worst enemy playing too hard. I'm excited to see him interact with others and to see how he's received. He has been the first player this season to send us gifs from The Office, so naturally he's one us over and is someone we'll be rooting for.
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Post by John on Feb 3, 2019 22:47:34 GMT
You know what, tonight is the Superbowl so I'm just going to get a second reveal out there now so I don't have to worry about it later. Funny enough, this player also attends the University of Maryland. What a coincidence that these two are being revealed on the exact same day!
- DOUG -
I haven't locked in on a winner pick yet, but Doug is without a doubt the front runner. He is also from the new generation of Survivor Maryland, but after consulting my Survivor Maryland guru (aka Chris LeCompte who referred both these gents) I can say that these two did not play together and that's all we will be saying about their games. You will just need to watch their seasons to learn more about how they played there. I think both these guys have a huge advantage having experience playing the game that nobody will have access to, their threat levels could be the highest of the season but nobody would have any idea. That being said where I'm unsure how Nick will integrate with players this season, I don't see Doug having any issues. He comes off and smooth and charming and if he can adapt to the ORG format will be a force to be reckoned with. I think he will easily be a favourite this season and someone you all will be rooting for.
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Post by Jordan on Feb 3, 2019 23:10:56 GMT
Nick is so monotone I CAN'T. I hope he stays active and tries to play the game, but his video didn't do it for me and I could see him being an early boot. thank u next (dont hate me)
Doug is a smart cookie and I think he is going to be a threat in this game. I loved his video, he seems like he will blend into the game very well. I think he has a chance to go far in the game.
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Post by Frances on Feb 4, 2019 1:55:32 GMT
Emily - THAT'S MY FRIEND!!! Even though she's a "big name," I don't see this being a huge problem for her in this game especially with all the new people. And as someone else pointed out, she's really fucking good at getting that target off her back anyway. She'll likely try to befriend whichever of the new guys are on her tribe and use them. Literally one of my fav orgers, watch out cause she's winning this!!! (Actually, she's probably gonna get 6th - 4th but let's just pretend like she's gonna win).
Alex - "dudebro" is definitely correct but not in the annoying way I normally see dudebros. I think coming from FB and Discord will serve him well as he's not exactly new to games but will be a fresh face to most of the cast. Idk why but I see him getting like 9th or 8th place.
Izzy - THAT'S MY OTHER FRIEND!!! Love the shout out :') I fucking love this girl so god damn much and I'm SO fucking happy she's finally getting into skype orgs. She has the sweetest personality and I think she's really gonna thrive on calls. She's super smart and strategic but her biggest weakness in games is 100% letting paranoia and anxiety get to her. I pray she'll be able to keep it under control to slay this season! Get ready for this #CrackedQueen!!
Griffin - He fucking works in the cannabis industry what an icon!!! Assuming he doesn't sleep through the night one call, I feel like he could be alright. I'm personally still gonna give him a mid pre-merge boot but we'll see.
Shon - I mean like.... I'm still bitter about him blindsiding me in XTC AS but it's FINE. He's a strong, competitive player, I think he'll likely hook up with some of the newer bros and make merge pretty easily. He's not afraid to play HARD, so I look forward to seeing what crazy shit he pulls. Fortunately it won't be against me this time.
Cameron - Biiiig personality, immediately gave me good vibes. I could see him playing messy but getting away with it because people just being around him. Yay new people!!
Kaylee - I love her winning strategy of not yelling at her enemies. She seems like a fucking QUEEN and I feel like her XTC experience will have prepared her to hopefully do better this time around. I see her being an early/mid merge boot.
Noah - Crazy boy!!! He's one of the wildest people I've ever hosted - in CYS, he managed to make an idol play that not even production saw coming, so I hope he's just as unpredictable here. Not because it'll serve him well, but because, ya know, it's entertaining af. I see him getting right about the same placement as CYS, mid pre-merge once people fully realize how wild he is.
Mark - New blood, new blood! I didn't really get a good vibe of him from his video. He seemed pretty boring to me to be honest, but of course intro videos aren't always good first impressions. Y'all seem to be pumped for him so I've got high hopes!
Nick - Kinda same as Mark, not too big of a read on him. 30 second intro video? Can't decide if that's hilarious or boring. But he likes The Office, so I guess I'm rooting for him.
Doug - Ooooh, I really like his intro and his whole vibe! I think some of the more experienced players will gravitate towards him since he's a fresher face and has a charming personality, I could see him and Emily hitting it off if they start together.
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Post by Casey on Feb 4, 2019 17:19:34 GMT
Emily - After meeting Emily for the first time in Oceanside I was blown away. I see why she does well!!! She's very caring and endearing and it works! I see Emily doing very well, but I don't see her taking the prize for some reason. I agree with Frances that shell get 4th -6th. However, all the next Prediciton: Late merge
Alex - I really liked Alex's video! He's a dudebro but he doesnt seem like a douche! The dudebros have done well in conquest before and the fact that he has had pervious non-skype orgs should help ease the transition. Prediction Early-Mid merge
Izzy - I am here for the #crackedqueen! She seems so calm and relatable in her video, her crackedness should catch people off guard, I hope she makes it far but I think shell go right before the merge. Prediction: Late premerge
Griffin - Wow the icon that gave us Danny Gluck! Griffin seems dope but i dont know how well i see him doing! I think hell be here for a good time but not a long time . Prediction: Mid-premerge
Shon - I dont know Shon well but I have heard he goes hard! I think hell make the merge
Cameron -Wow that vid was something! I think Cameron will be a big personality on his tribe and that I think will endear him to some but not to others, I think he will be very polarizing, I see him getting out in a swap. Prediction mid/late premerge
Kaylee - Her video just screams QUEEN. I think after her performance in XTC she is striving to do well and I hope she does, I see her getting into the majority alliance in the beginning, but I feel like she might be a big threat come merge prediction: Late-mid merge
Noah - Noah is wild and John was right that is not the way to present yourself to ORGrs in general but the fact that so many newbies are gonna see that..... BIG OOF. I played gilligans with Noah and he was just all over the place with strategy and he came off as a shady motherfucker. Prediction: Early premerge boot
Mark - Couldnt get a good read on him from the video, but this dude seems interesting art major to priest studying??? Thats so interesting, I really cant read the guy and if his tribe cant either that may not bode well for him Prediction" Midpremerge
Nick - I got bad vibes i dont know if it was the montonous tone or like what but I'm not sure. To be referred to conquest and want to play I would have to imagine hes either a big survivor fan or he did decently well or both. Hoping theres more to him then that video. Also like the veteran orgers may very well piece together that him and doug played maryland since they both mention going to the university in their videos. and even though they didnt play the same season who knows if everyone else will believe it. As a former host of a college game it wouldnt shock me if Nick did alright in Maryland, I've seen people with similar personalities drift by, but in an org its a dif vibe and idk if hell make the transition well. Prediction : early pre-merge
Doug - literally the opposite of nick, so charming and i feel like he knows how to talk. Agree with what Frances said. Also i'm guessing he did decent in maryland and I o see it transferring over well. Go doug! Prediction: Late merge/FTC
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Post by John on Feb 5, 2019 1:28:44 GMT
You guys were given a task and accomplished it, as a result I figured I'd treat you to a new reveal.
- TAYLOR -
Some of you may not recognize Taylor, but for those who do you know she's been making the rounds of the ORG scene lately. Having most recently played XTC and Double Cross, although she is new to the ORG community she is building up her experience in these games quickly. Though she's done well, she hasn't yet clinched the win. Funny enough, Taylor reminds me a lot of another ORGer -- Taylor St Louis. WIll she have the success TSL did in ORGs? Will this finally be the time everything comes through for her? We'll have to wait and see but I think Taylor has the potential to do really well this season.
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Post by Jordan on Feb 5, 2019 2:03:41 GMT
TSL's second coming, except like...hopefully she won't get fucked over by a marylander?
I've seen her name around, so I'm super excited to see her taking on Conquest. I think she'll have a good shot to go far, but I know this is a cast hungry to win, so we'll see how far she goes!
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Post by Patrick on Feb 6, 2019 3:41:39 GMT
- CHARITY -
This face shouldn't be unfamiliar, but the name may be! While Charity has been around this community for years, it's her twin who we see playing far more often. Charity is someone that I'm really excited to see play this season. I had the pleasure of playing Powerhouse with her exactly three years ago, and know firsthand what a great player she is. Unfortunately, she just chose the wrong side to play with back then If she can avoid the same mistake this time around, Charity is absolutely a threat to win this game.
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Post by Nick Demott on Feb 6, 2019 4:35:45 GMT
I've never been one to really care at all about guys vs gals as a thing in games--because #genderisasocialconstruct--but holy crap I can just imagine the women running the table this season. Never seen Charity outside the walls of Mimiaire, but she always comes across super smart and relatable whenever I've interacted with her, and so I think she'll fair well.
I guess the guys collectively just seem really nutty to me. While many of them will be entertaining, i'm sure, I struggle to see a ton of winner upside for people like Mark and Cameron and Noah. Hope they can prove me wrong though.
That said, as a recent Survivor Maryland convert, I feel like Doug and Nick will definitely come in ready to play. That experience from Maryland seems to just translate really well to ORGs. And even though Nick definitely comes across less charismatic than Doug, I really think that sort of thing only matters in the first few days. So if Nick can get through the early rounds, I feel like he could be one to watch and maybe even win. Nick/Alex seems like a likely duo to me as well, if they end up on the same tribe to start.
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