Actually in hindsight this was kind of what I needed even though I've lost several years off my life. With herman gone, the amount of goats left in this game (if they really are goats, squinty eyes at Royal) are getting smaller and smaller. Therefore, it's time to re-assess.
Margot and I know the key to this game is going for threats and non-threats alternating. So next the only big threat left is Richie, though I'm going to have to suss that one out because there's a very good chance they are working together.
Here is where I have the threat order at currently:
Richie
Madame
Margot
Me
Gustave
Suzy
Duke
Royal
Now this is just my perception and I'm not even sure this is correct. But I think especially after this round I'm now closer to the middle which is where I prefer playing from anyways. This is one of the most competitive final 8s I've ever been part of. This is one of the most "advanced" standard games I have ever been a part of.
Like doggod damnit I wanted an easy game with pushovers, was that so much to ask for?
But in any case, I'm also weirdly having fun? I don't know. That whole round was a clusterfuck.
I don't even know where to begin. But I guess now it's just a matter of luck on whether or not I get higher than 7th.