Episode 1: Origins of Flirtation

[Semhar Tadesse]

Episode 1: Origins of Flirtation

Well the game has officially started, and I think most of my fears have gone away. I had not spoken to anyone before the first challenge, but that certainly changed. The premise of the challenge was to break into password protected forums using the clue "last name." After I had tried a multitude of survivor's last names, I figured I might as well sit and watch for someone to break through. At the very least, I thought, I could get a hint that would get me closer to a different tribe's password.

As I was waiting, I got an IM from Cochran. Cochran pretty much was freaking out. I tried gathering info from him but nothing really came of it. Finally, I saw that someone, Brenda, had posted in the Savaii thread. I immediately PM'd her and asked if she could help a sister out and give me the pw to Savaii's thread.

When she gave it to me, I rushed to the thread...completely forgetting to copy the image of my avatar to post. tick tock tick tock, luckily, I was able to go back and get the link, post it, and was the very last person to join the Savaii tribe.

Once I was able to cool down a little, the IM's from my fellow tribe mates started to come. The 4 main people i spoke with were Alina, Brenda, Judson and Rupert.

Alina - seemed very nice, very chill girl. I think she has wonderful bitch potential, but we will have to see. She also seems like a very strong social person. Right now we have an agreement to watch each other's backs. I think that i should keep a cautious eye on her, because I'm sure she'll be schmoozing as many people as she can on this tribe to stay.

Brenda - Very nice, ho hum kinda chick. Nothing really substantive. She seems like a very strong competitor and could be a massive pain in the ass to get out. At this point she's revealed to me that she's played before, so if I make pretend like i'm this naive sheep, she'll carry me pretty far in the game, and I can re-evaluate her status at a later point.

Judson - I think judson is sexy. Definitely my showmance thus far . Funny guy, very strong socially. Right now he offered me an alliance, which I'm stoked about but don't put much value in. He appears to be one of those players who might want to be the tribe pimp, boosting his game and supporting his character the way he wants to be portrayed. He's going to be very high maintenance.

Rupert - I realized when the aims were posted that I played with him in jwkickin's survivor series. I immediately Im'd him, caught up, and struck an early deal. I think I can trust him, but for now I have 3 people watching my ass, and I think I'm in great shape socially.

Overall, the wildcard is the immunity challenge. If I have a poor performance, I doubt my individual pacts will save me. If we win immunity, awesome! I would love to see Espada get last and have to lose 3 people. I just find them pretty phony and think most of their players are ugly.

Semhar out.

[Semhar Tadesse]

I am so happy with how Savaii did at our immunity challenge! We were leagues ahead of the others and it definitely helped me understand my place within the tribe when it came to challenge strength.

Lately I have been talking to Jud and Brenda a lot. I trust both of them to a certain extent, but I really need to start fostering relationships with other people on the tribe if I want any chance at staying.

Here are my rankings on Savaii thus far, the first is usefulness to me/how much I trust them. The second ranking has to do with threat level.

Usefulness
1. Judson - comic relief and a really close ally. I'm beginning to really look forward playing the game with him. From our flirty conversations, to our regular stupid banter, I am really enjoying him.
2. Brenda - my head says Brenda, but my heart says Fabio. I really trust Brenda and we've been able to talk candidly about a bunch of things. I think she can be a very powerful ally in the future. I also think that her incessant need to try and be the leader will take the spotlight off me if we end up going far.
3. Rupert - I've played with him in the past. I don't trust him necessarily, but I really, really need him and his challenge prowess right now on Savaii. Without him we'll go the way of La Flor.
4. Alina - She's really nice and i enjoy our conversations, but she comes off as really fake and really desperate. I'll have to keep my eye on that crafty ginger.
5. Tyrone - Nice guy, but he seems like he has a cognitive disorder. And being bossy a little too much when he doesn't know anything. Sketchy.
6. Wendy - Socially retarded, horrible at challenges. Wouldnt be surprised if she was a boring old cat lady.
7. Clarence - Lazy, lazy, lazy asshole who i cannot wait to vote out. He showed up to the challenge late, did jack shit and is never online. Not really redeeming himself for redemption. I want him gone.
8. Jimmy J. - Useless in challenges, never talked to him. I think he's as slimy as the really jimmy j.

Challenge Skillz
1. Rupert
2. Brenda
3. Alina
4. Tyrone
5. Wendy
6. Judson
7. Clarence
8. Jimmy J.