Merge Questions

[Host Lex]

Congrats on merging! Just a few questions for you to answer now that we're at this next stage of the game.

1. Who is your closest ally? Do you plan on going to the end with them? Think you can beat them?

2. Who would you say is the biggest overall threat remaining? Strategic? Social? Physical?

3. Who do you want gone next?

4. What alliances do you have at this point? Do you plan on sticking with them?

5. What's your strategy from here on out? Will it differ from how you've played so far?

Be sure to update your bootlist!

[Sydney Wheeler]

Thank you.

1. Who is your closest ally? Do you plan on going to the end with them? Think you can beat them?

My closest ally - that is a good question. Obviously everyone and their mother, uncle, sister, and brother knows I am tight with Danielle. I'd never vote her out and that is that. Then my true final three is with Judd, so I am hoping for sure it is a final 3. Kourtney and Shawna are also another two I have end game commitments with - So I'd like to see a combination of all those people there with me, and me not have to do any of the backstabbing. I have an equal shot at beating them all, more likely to beat Kourtney and Judd.

2. Who would you say is the biggest overall threat remaining? Strategic? Social? Physical?

The biggest overall threat remaining would be Danielle with the combination of all those factors. Problem is, I can see people answering myself for this question since I am one of the best physical competitors and I'm pretty social. Strategically, people also think I am working my mind all the time, so I do feel kind of in the spotlight which isn't great. I don't think I ever play an ORG where I'm not viewed as a threat - even if my game isn't even superb. I don't think I am someone to worry about though for the time being, but I'm not sure some of my tribemates feel the same way.

3. Who do you want gone next?

T-E-D. He shouldn't be on the Jury and it's gross he is back. Kim at least was eliminated not so far back. We, Ted & I, will never co-exist and I just want him gone so I can have peace at mind. Chase/Alexis are also two people I have no future with. Wanda is someone who has this inactive target on her, so I can see the vote going that way in these early merge rounds. But the first three are my ideal 3 to scram.

4. What alliances do you have at this point? Do you plan on sticking with them?

Sydney/Danielle/Kourtney/Shawna - This was a final four alliance made the first round and it's one I don't see voting eachother out. I see the group having mixed agendas with the game's boot order but when push comes to shove I would like to think we'd all be safe with one another.

Sydney/Judd - We formed a final two from the get go and there isn't really much doubt between us so that's good.

Sydney/Danielle/Miki/Kim - This one is pretty crumbled because of Vee voting out Kim, but the rest of us have never strayed from loyalty so I think this would be considered a group of people with similar goals...but it is a group of people that is not a secret by any means.

Sydney/Vee - We're sort of on opposite sides of the dynamics in this tribe and that works to both of our advantages. I am hoping Vee can keep the target off of me and the fact she has the idol is beneficial as to why I should keep this relationship. We have never talked end game and it is a bit concerning for down the road. I really don't want to ever vote her out but she definitely makes some bold moves

Sydney/Alex - We made a deal to work very long term and watch one another's backs. I feel very good with this alliance right now

Sydney/Candice - I would love to bring her as far as possible. The problem with that is I don't think she will ultimately feel the same when numbers dwindle. We'll see how it goes, but it's good to be working with her because we have similar and not so similar connections - and if I am safe in her book I am safe from a blind spot that could potentially get me out

Sydney/Alex/Sean/Colby/Candice - This was our voting block on Kraken and it was discussed that we would vote together in the merge, so it's not very strong but it's something that will last 1-2 rounds max maybe? The fact Kim is back glues Alex and especially Colby more to me for now

So I do not have any alliances with Alexis, Ted, Chase, or Wanda. (Wanda and I had 1 convo about final 3 or whatever but she seriously puts no effort into this game so it's not really fair if I pick her over others) Sean also really isn't anything super official... So basically I think I am well connected for the early merge but it ain't gonna last.

5. What's your strategy from here on out? Will it differ from how you've played so far?

I am going to take it vote by vote, round by round. My strategy right now is to get in closely to Vecepia because the only thing that can f*ck up my game is getting idoled, or idoled by accident. I need to know what is going on, because while Vecepia may think she is blindsiding Kim with it - I don't trust Chase/Ted/Alexis with their votes. If the idol did not exist I feel numbers would be much easier. I really need to downplay relationships and make it so it seems I am willing to vote out certain people to some people and certain people to other people. I need to align my agenda with the agenda's I think these people each individually have. I need to get inside their heads and think about what they want to happen next and how I can make it look like I share similar goals. If I think Vecepia is worried about numbers for example I need to convey I am thinking the same thing and can be a number for her. If I am thinking Sean will not vote Alexis but wants Wanda, I need to act like Alexis is good to keep around. Stuff like that!

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1. Ted
2. Wanda
3. Chase
4. Alexis