Ricky played for both Surbaybor 1 and 2, wherein he made it at the merge of both games. Because of this, the HOST of this game feels that he will be the best person who can give us an insight into how the game is working.
It's the first week of the ONE and as I have expected, an inactive player os voted off. Even if this is an individual game, this is to be expected because of the rules which the host has given. Nevertheless, with or without the new set of rules,
I think that it is proper to get rid of boring,inactive ones first before turning against those competitive, interesting and active players.
Let me start by scrutinizing Kyle's EC list. (By the way, I'm quite disappointed by the challenges, they are damn too easy.) As Ashley points out, it is "chosen" (and just like Ashley, I don't mean that in good or bad way). I do not think that
Kyle's choice of people is necessarily strategic, even if it kept competitive people out. It is way too early in the game to block "threats" away from the top of the points ladder. I mean, in every game, there would always be some inactive ones, so the best strategy
is to let the competitive ones "owe" u something.
Ariana and Kyle also kinda gives me some suspicion. I do think that they are leaders in their won rights. I think Ariana will be a 'leader' of another alliance here, same with Kyle. Being seen as a leader by others would be a double-edged sword.
People will see u as strategic; therefore, a threat. Honestly speaking, I don't expect any of the two to win.
The 4 nominees were Adam, Hadley, Beth and Andrew. I hope that at least one of them shows up, or else it might be a predictable (and boring) first month. Adam's boot is expected, as he was the one who asked for it. He will always be remembered as the "guy who did not want to play".
ODDS OF WINNING (top 6 people according to Ricky)
Cathy-2 to 1 [very competitive, well-liked, active in group]
Toby-3 to 1 [very competitive, well-liked, somewhat active in group]
Brenda-3 to 1 [same with toby]
Ashley-4 to 1 [needs to talk more, but very competitive]
Kyle-5 to 1 [leadership might cause downfall, but very competitive, active in group]
Darren-5 to 1 [needs to talk more, but very competitive, needs better communication with people]
I have changed the format of my section to a "cheers and jeers" type. I hope u like it.
Cheers
Cathy, Toby and Kyle- They are at number 1 for the second straight week. Good job on the challenges so far!
Brenda- for being "under the radar" while maintaining an active play.
Neither
Darren- His EC list tells us he is a good strategist. As I have said, the best way to earn early respect is by getting active players for EC. However, he admits that he can't remember who his allies are! Why the heck doesn't he know who will save him in case of nomination? My theory is because he doesn't really talked to people. He needs to communicate better.
Diego- Obviously, trying VERY hard for the challenges, with no positve results so far. He needs to work for ACCURATE answers for all challenges.
Ariana and Ashley- I don't think they necessary good players,but I don't think they are that bad, either. Obviously, they are under the radar as of the moment, but I do expect Ariana to cause some drama sooner OR latter.
Jeers
Hadley, Beth and Andrew- no signs of activity. Maybe they disapperead tothin air or something. Game spoilers.
ODDS OF WINNING (top 6 people according to Ricky)
Cathy-2 to 1 [very competitive, well-liked, active in group]
Toby-3 to 1 [very competitive, well-liked, somewhat active in group]
Ashley-4 to 1 [needs to talk more, but very competitive]
Kyle-5 to 1 [leadership might cause downfall, but very competitive, active in group]
Brenda-5 to 1 [same with toby]
Ariana-6 to 1 [Competitive, expect some drama latter though...]