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Madame D. / Challenge 10: Serum Formulation
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Madame D. / Challenge 8: Portrait Painting
« on: September 19, 2021, 08:00:52 am »There's a reason I didn't paint Boy With Apple myself
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Chapter 8
My engagement with the game at the moment is sub-par, and having Buckley go is very sad for me.
But, I now feel more motivated than ever. My connection with Buckley and how things ended between us has already made this game undeniably worthwhile for me. I feel at peace with whatever the result ends up being here, whilst also being more determined to do my absolute best and make the most of this experience.
I am unlikely to have the time to come up with a strong challenge submission, and it will take me a little while to catch up on confessional thoughts, but I am still very much in this game and I intend to plan out how I can win it.
My engagement with the game at the moment is sub-par, and having Buckley go is very sad for me.
But, I now feel more motivated than ever. My connection with Buckley and how things ended between us has already made this game undeniably worthwhile for me. I feel at peace with whatever the result ends up being here, whilst also being more determined to do my absolute best and make the most of this experience.
I am unlikely to have the time to come up with a strong challenge submission, and it will take me a little while to catch up on confessional thoughts, but I am still very much in this game and I intend to plan out how I can win it.
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Madame D. / Challenge 7: Film Room Mayhem
« on: September 16, 2021, 07:09:22 pm »
This is where it will be!
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Chapter 6
I must start this chapter by saying I am so INCREDIBLY relieved to no longer be on a tribe with Foxy. That last round was the straw that broke my back! I have spent way too much time thinking about Foxy, way too much time talking about Foxy and way too much time writing about Foxy!
These are the last few messages I got from them:
I wish them all the best.
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Richie was a valuable ally for that one round, and told me more than they needed to about Ivanhoe dynamics. I would be very surprised if I were the only one that Richie went into this level of detail with, but it's useful.
He told me about an initial alliance of Richie, Oracle, Gustave and Anthony, and then an Auction alliance of Richie, Oracle, Suzy, Herman and Young Writer. As well as some drama revolving around Sam and Anthony probably liking Sam too much.
Which seems pretty legit given what happened in their most recent tribal council. I still don't understand what Peter was doing (what were you thinking Peter???) but it might mean that Anthony is a potential vote that's not me for this tribal council? It's sad given how much of a positive first impression Anthony made on me, but he's become a lot less exciting now and maybe that's partly my fault but I just need to get through because this tribe is not a very secure situation for me!
Because the question is, what is my plan for this game???
I see Gustave and Oracle as big players and I prooobably want to be close to them right now. Obviously a move to take out Gustave last tribal absolutely did not work out which probably means that it's not the right time to take out big threats, but I'm going to have to deal with them two and Richie eventually because they are just too social and powerful. For that reason though, they are my main ticket to safety and I just don't have the connection yet with either of Suzy or Herman to justify a focus on them.
Ultimately, I am probably most loyal to my Rushmore allies because that is a group that has pulled through for me twice, plus they are just overall less scary to me.
But, I need to get close to the big players. I need to be a less threatening understudy to each of them.
I need to be like dear Zero! Started from the bottom and now I'm here. I need to happen upon an inheritance of wealth when the bigger players die. I'm probably just going to have to execute their eliminations myself rather than rely on circumstance though.
I must make my own destiny!
I must start this chapter by saying I am so INCREDIBLY relieved to no longer be on a tribe with Foxy. That last round was the straw that broke my back! I have spent way too much time thinking about Foxy, way too much time talking about Foxy and way too much time writing about Foxy!
These are the last few messages I got from them:
Foxy
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I wish them all the best.
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Richie was a valuable ally for that one round, and told me more than they needed to about Ivanhoe dynamics. I would be very surprised if I were the only one that Richie went into this level of detail with, but it's useful.
He told me about an initial alliance of Richie, Oracle, Gustave and Anthony, and then an Auction alliance of Richie, Oracle, Suzy, Herman and Young Writer. As well as some drama revolving around Sam and Anthony probably liking Sam too much.
Which seems pretty legit given what happened in their most recent tribal council. I still don't understand what Peter was doing (what were you thinking Peter???) but it might mean that Anthony is a potential vote that's not me for this tribal council? It's sad given how much of a positive first impression Anthony made on me, but he's become a lot less exciting now and maybe that's partly my fault but I just need to get through because this tribe is not a very secure situation for me!
Because the question is, what is my plan for this game???
I see Gustave and Oracle as big players and I prooobably want to be close to them right now. Obviously a move to take out Gustave last tribal absolutely did not work out which probably means that it's not the right time to take out big threats, but I'm going to have to deal with them two and Richie eventually because they are just too social and powerful. For that reason though, they are my main ticket to safety and I just don't have the connection yet with either of Suzy or Herman to justify a focus on them.
Ultimately, I am probably most loyal to my Rushmore allies because that is a group that has pulled through for me twice, plus they are just overall less scary to me.
But, I need to get close to the big players. I need to be a less threatening understudy to each of them.
I need to be like dear Zero! Started from the bottom and now I'm here. I need to happen upon an inheritance of wealth when the bigger players die. I'm probably just going to have to execute their eliminations myself rather than rely on circumstance though.
I must make my own destiny!
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Madame D. / Challenge 5: Downhill Skiing
« on: September 12, 2021, 06:57:05 am »Challenge screenshot
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Chapter 5
I want to like Foxy, I really do. There is a lot to like there. But they are very frustrating to work with and I'm not sure how much longer I can do it for. They're constantly spewing ridiculous excuses at me and in my head I'm just....
STOPPPPPP!!!!!! JUST BE REAL WITH ME GOSH!!
even after I literally tell them to stop bullshitting
yeah it's getting to me
I want to like Foxy, I really do. There is a lot to like there. But they are very frustrating to work with and I'm not sure how much longer I can do it for. They're constantly spewing ridiculous excuses at me and in my head I'm just....
STOPPPPPP!!!!!! JUST BE REAL WITH ME GOSH!!
even after I literally tell them to stop bullshitting
yeah it's getting to me
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Chapter 3
I feel utterly polarised by this tribe! Half the tribe I am so utterly unimpressed by to the point where I would naturally just assume I am being voted out due to them seeming to like each other whilst I remain unenthused. And then the other half of the tribe consists of people I actually quite like and could see myself working with, yet these are people who also seem to be generally lower in the apparent tribe hierarchy. It is all quite bizarre.
At this point, Steve, Max and even Foxy give me so little that I would happily vote any of them out. In fact, out of the three, it is probably Steve that has given me the most content, and he's the person I have the worst relationship with on the tribe!
Margot keeps telling me that Foxy is bringing up my name as a potential vote, and normally I would take this with a grain of salt, particularly from someone like Margot who appears to want to put herself in a swing position between Max/Foxy/Steve and the rest of the tribe. However, Foxy's interactions with me really do give me the vibe of someone who has decided that I'm a lower priority and is not planning to change that opinion. Indeed, Foxy strikes me as the kind of player that largely formed their opinions of people on Day 1 and hasn't updated their thoughts since then.
I tried to get into a more game-talky zone with Foxy before TC:
I'm not giving that much here, but I am volunteering two people I like, potential mutual connections, and I'm also commenting on the fact that despite having come up as a vote option in the first tribal, Royal is someone that I am connecting with.
In response, a few hours after the start of TC, when Klaus name had already started to go around, I get this:
What am I supposed to do with this? It gives me nothing! It essentially amounts to "yes I like them too! waffle waffle royal waffle". It also ignores that Foxy is now sending this PM a few hours into a TC but not even thinking to talk about it with me. Clearly I am very low on the priority list for Foxy.
Overall, I feel okay about this. If it ever is a case of me v foxy (but more likely I'd go for a Foxy minion such as Steve or Max), I'm pretty sure I win. But it's a shame. Foxy seems like an interesting person. I want to encourage Buckley and Foxy's connection. But eurrghahhfhgfh
Max similarly seems to be blocking any game talk with me beyond what the next vote is, and during TC, Steve sent me this PM:
If that doesn't scream "you're next", then I don't know what does.
But I am mobilising my forces! I am intent on showing Margot, Peter, Royal and Buckley that I am ALL THAT. That I have the wisdom of age and the vibrancy of youth! That I can bake a cake and eat it! That I can role-play as a ghost one minute, and go into in-depth strategy the next!
Okay I may be getting a bit carried away there...
But I think a Klaus vote is okay. Klaus is a bit of an unknown quantity, one that I would hope to use if I were desperate, but at the moment I think I have enough potential allies that things will be okay. And letting Klaus go means that I don't force anyone to pick sides yet. Usually, time is my friend. The more time I have, the more chance I get to worm my way into a decent position.
There is a chance that I have misplayed. I could very well be putting too much hope in Margot, who holds more cards than I am comfortable with. Even Buckley could decide that I am a boring old flame and instead choose the new and exciting Foxy over me.
But I will wait and I will watch and when the time is right, I will strike.
(If I am not struck out first)
I feel utterly polarised by this tribe! Half the tribe I am so utterly unimpressed by to the point where I would naturally just assume I am being voted out due to them seeming to like each other whilst I remain unenthused. And then the other half of the tribe consists of people I actually quite like and could see myself working with, yet these are people who also seem to be generally lower in the apparent tribe hierarchy. It is all quite bizarre.
At this point, Steve, Max and even Foxy give me so little that I would happily vote any of them out. In fact, out of the three, it is probably Steve that has given me the most content, and he's the person I have the worst relationship with on the tribe!
Margot keeps telling me that Foxy is bringing up my name as a potential vote, and normally I would take this with a grain of salt, particularly from someone like Margot who appears to want to put herself in a swing position between Max/Foxy/Steve and the rest of the tribe. However, Foxy's interactions with me really do give me the vibe of someone who has decided that I'm a lower priority and is not planning to change that opinion. Indeed, Foxy strikes me as the kind of player that largely formed their opinions of people on Day 1 and hasn't updated their thoughts since then.
I tried to get into a more game-talky zone with Foxy before TC:
Quote from: Mama D
Me too. I must admit, once I actually read the rules (and the updated clarifications) it did make a bit more sense to me as a challenge. I do crave something that's not just about posting though! Hopefully I'll be able to compete in the next one, though I'm relieved that Peter and Klaus are both available to do it.
Anyway, now that we have had a bit of time with everyone, how are you getting along with the other people here? I particularly like Margot and Buckley, who have both expressed feeling close to you, which is very cool! I've also gotten to talk with Royal a bit more since our first tribal and I feel like that's been going well.
I'm not giving that much here, but I am volunteering two people I like, potential mutual connections, and I'm also commenting on the fact that despite having come up as a vote option in the first tribal, Royal is someone that I am connecting with.
In response, a few hours after the start of TC, when Klaus name had already started to go around, I get this:
Quote from: Foxy
Yea, I'm glad that others were able to do it, since I only checked my phone a while after the challenge ended.
I think my opinions have mostly stayed the same, of I generally like everyone on the tribe. I do like Margot and Buckley as well, both of them are good people. Royal is someone I enjoy talking to, but wish they'd be a little more social. And yea, I'm glad! Royal is a good person to talk to.
What am I supposed to do with this? It gives me nothing! It essentially amounts to "yes I like them too! waffle waffle royal waffle". It also ignores that Foxy is now sending this PM a few hours into a TC but not even thinking to talk about it with me. Clearly I am very low on the priority list for Foxy.
Overall, I feel okay about this. If it ever is a case of me v foxy (but more likely I'd go for a Foxy minion such as Steve or Max), I'm pretty sure I win. But it's a shame. Foxy seems like an interesting person. I want to encourage Buckley and Foxy's connection. But eurrghahhfhgfh
Max similarly seems to be blocking any game talk with me beyond what the next vote is, and during TC, Steve sent me this PM:
Quote from: Steve
Yeah. I'm hoping that we don't go to tribal again after this :-/
If that doesn't scream "you're next", then I don't know what does.
But I am mobilising my forces! I am intent on showing Margot, Peter, Royal and Buckley that I am ALL THAT. That I have the wisdom of age and the vibrancy of youth! That I can bake a cake and eat it! That I can role-play as a ghost one minute, and go into in-depth strategy the next!
Okay I may be getting a bit carried away there...
But I think a Klaus vote is okay. Klaus is a bit of an unknown quantity, one that I would hope to use if I were desperate, but at the moment I think I have enough potential allies that things will be okay. And letting Klaus go means that I don't force anyone to pick sides yet. Usually, time is my friend. The more time I have, the more chance I get to worm my way into a decent position.
There is a chance that I have misplayed. I could very well be putting too much hope in Margot, who holds more cards than I am comfortable with. Even Buckley could decide that I am a boring old flame and instead choose the new and exciting Foxy over me.
But I will wait and I will watch and when the time is right, I will strike.
(If I am not struck out first)
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Chapter 2
So Rat has been eliminated and I feel okay about it. Ultimately it removes someone who was fairly open with me about me not being in their plans. What more could I want?
Right now though, my eyes are on the "main alliance" I've been told about, which consists of Foxy, Margot, Max and Steve. I have two different sources for this (Margot, and Buckley, who heard it from Foxy) so it's pretty legit.
Obviously this has me looking at Max and Steve as people that I can't let stay in the game for too much longer. Margot I'm always going to be wary of (she also has this way of repeating things she's said to me before as if she forgot that she told me, which is a bit uhhhh) but by telling me about it, she's in some ways committing herself to working against the alliance at some point. Foxy has proven themselves to not be my biggest fan, but I want to respect Buckley's connection with them, plus going for Foxy too early just seems boring.
So Rat has been eliminated and I feel okay about it. Ultimately it removes someone who was fairly open with me about me not being in their plans. What more could I want?
Right now though, my eyes are on the "main alliance" I've been told about, which consists of Foxy, Margot, Max and Steve. I have two different sources for this (Margot, and Buckley, who heard it from Foxy) so it's pretty legit.
Obviously this has me looking at Max and Steve as people that I can't let stay in the game for too much longer. Margot I'm always going to be wary of (she also has this way of repeating things she's said to me before as if she forgot that she told me, which is a bit uhhhh) but by telling me about it, she's in some ways committing herself to working against the alliance at some point. Foxy has proven themselves to not be my biggest fan, but I want to respect Buckley's connection with them, plus going for Foxy too early just seems boring.
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Chapter 1
Like the grand opening of a grand hotel, the game has begun!
And much like the Grand Budapest Hotel itself, I feel a slightly drab version of what I once was. My tower of white hair has lost the spark and colour that it used to radiate, my skin not as smooth and supple, my body not as sprightly.
I may hobble through this game with a slight limp, less swift than the young whippersnappers who think they're all that.
But, I still have a trick or two hidden within my hair tower. After all, I had M. Gustave drooling over me (or was it my fortune? I couldn't quite tell) for twenty years!! Surely I've still got it. I will be the forbidden fruit for all, and if there is not enough of me to go around... well... so be it!
The reality is that I no longer have the patience for safe widespread appeasement. Sometimes I will lose my patience. Sometimes I will let the weird go just a little too far.
For example, I don't think Steve appreciated my roleplaying as a ghost as much as I had hoped:
(I thought that with his professed love of Wes Anderson movies he would have an appreciation for the weird and wacky... but apparently not)
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Foxy Fox did not appear enticed by my roleplaying as a cougar, when I told Rat that they are the fairest of them all, Rat said I was wrong, and NO ONE seems to want to talk about death with me.
But no matter!
I will be a defender against ageism...
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I will be merciful...
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And...
most of all...
I shall be a linguist!!
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Now if you're wanting actual content on what's going on with the tribe I really can't help you. I haven't even worked out if everyone in my tribe is active yet, plus it's not like I've actually had productive conversations with anyone. The best I've got is some sort of encrypted missive from Buckley:
The first one's easy because he's just saying that Foxy Fox talks a lot, which he does. I don't think Buckley is necessarily saying that's a bad thing though.
The opinion of Klaus, (who I haven't heard from) appears negative? But then It makes me worried because I am clearly also "barking mad".
I think he likes Francis, which would be good because I like Francis too! If I were to read into this message more, I would perhaps guess that Francis also knows how to communicate in dog language, but that might be going a bit far.
And yeah I don't know with Peter. Is Buckley just saying he's boring?
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I wonder how long they'll put up with me for...
Like the grand opening of a grand hotel, the game has begun!
And much like the Grand Budapest Hotel itself, I feel a slightly drab version of what I once was. My tower of white hair has lost the spark and colour that it used to radiate, my skin not as smooth and supple, my body not as sprightly.
I may hobble through this game with a slight limp, less swift than the young whippersnappers who think they're all that.
But, I still have a trick or two hidden within my hair tower. After all, I had M. Gustave drooling over me (or was it my fortune? I couldn't quite tell) for twenty years!! Surely I've still got it. I will be the forbidden fruit for all, and if there is not enough of me to go around... well... so be it!
The reality is that I no longer have the patience for safe widespread appeasement. Sometimes I will lose my patience. Sometimes I will let the weird go just a little too far.
For example, I don't think Steve appreciated my roleplaying as a ghost as much as I had hoped:
(I thought that with his professed love of Wes Anderson movies he would have an appreciation for the weird and wacky... but apparently not)
--
Foxy Fox did not appear enticed by my roleplaying as a cougar, when I told Rat that they are the fairest of them all, Rat said I was wrong, and NO ONE seems to want to talk about death with me.
But no matter!
I will be a defender against ageism...
--
I will be merciful...
--
And...
most of all...
I shall be a linguist!!
--
Now if you're wanting actual content on what's going on with the tribe I really can't help you. I haven't even worked out if everyone in my tribe is active yet, plus it's not like I've actually had productive conversations with anyone. The best I've got is some sort of encrypted missive from Buckley:
The first one's easy because he's just saying that Foxy Fox talks a lot, which he does. I don't think Buckley is necessarily saying that's a bad thing though.
The opinion of Klaus, (who I haven't heard from) appears negative? But then It makes me worried because I am clearly also "barking mad".
I think he likes Francis, which would be good because I like Francis too! If I were to read into this message more, I would perhaps guess that Francis also knows how to communicate in dog language, but that might be going a bit far.
And yeah I don't know with Peter. Is Buckley just saying he's boring?
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I wonder how long they'll put up with me for...
