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Pre-Season Cast Interviews
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Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:02:11 pmby Jeff Probst
Anthony's Pre-Season Cast Interview
Posted:
Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:16:18 pmby Jeff Probst
Anthony
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
I am usually near my computer during most hours day and night. Early evening times maybe be the only problem times, if that.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
I am a super fan of reality game shows and am extremely interested in simulating an experience similar to one. I am currently applying to compete several and hope this experience can give me the insight to succeed and have a good time doing it!
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
I have never competed in a simulation time reality game online, however I am an avid online gamer.
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
Rob Cesternino would definitely be a contestant I see a lot of myself in. We are both very goofy and have similar tendencies inside and outside of the game. Outside of the game my sarcasm resembles that of Tyson Apostol so he would be my second. Finally, Stephen Fishbach because I thought he played a great game in Tocantins and would hope to play similar to him (excluding his terrible FTC).
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
Even though many disagree, I have always felt that Russell is one the best survivor player of all time! He's entertaining and knows how to control votes, which are great qualities for a survivor contestant (even though he has no jury management). James Clement is my favorite player mining because of his will to win and I find him extremely likable and entertaining. My third pick is Tony Vlachos. I believe Russell Hantz is like Michael Jordan and Tony is Lebron James. The original MVP and a player who perfected the sport.
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
The less attention drawn to yourself the better! I believe if you are confronted the smartest move would be to diffuse the situation, and make the other person seem like they're coming out of nowhere with their accusations. Let them put the target on their back!
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
Hopefully, as the game progressed, I would hope to be seen as a contestant who was very challenge competent, but not an immediate physical threat. I would hope to have entertaining confessionals and be aware of how the votes would be playing out each night. Finally, like anyone, I'd hope to be masterminding who'd be leaving when!
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
At the age of 23, I'd probably be portrayed as a bit of a fish out of water, especially do to the fact that I have no actual survival skills. However, I am a civil engineer and may provide the tribe with shelter assistance, giving myself safety in the first few vote offs. Overall, I'd be seen as a goofy, funny, guy trying to survive week by week!
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
Typically I enjoy the company of more laid back individuals. However, I am extremely socially adaptable with most personality types. I have always said that I may not know a lot about one thing, but i do know a lot about everything. I'd be able to find something that I could relate with, regardless of their personality or interests.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
I typically clash with those who are arrogant and try to intimidate others. Growing up, I was always the smallest kid. I am very much against those who bully and put themselves above others without good reason.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
I have absolute respect for people who are playing the game with all of their heart and are constantly focused on winning, no matter the costs. I believe those who excel at the game are thinking twenty-four/seven about what they can do to further themselves in the game.
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
I plan on initially staying under the radar. The last thing I would want would be to get booted early. As soon as the major targets start getting picked off, I would solidify a select view I believe that I have earned trust with and maintain a voting block that push us into a majority entering the mid/late game. Finally, I would assure that I am entering the late game with people I could beat at the end. If that is not the case, Im gunning for them. Regardless if they are friend or foe.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
I am a superfan of the show and have heard wonderful things about this online game and would be love to be considered! I'd take the experience very seriously and would do everything in my power to make it your most memorable season yet! Thank you!
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
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Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:20:20 pmby Jeff Probst
Cassandra
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
I'll devote as much time as necessary to make sure I win. I'll be visiting relatives in Connecticut at the time but if it comes to it I'll have my computer out during dinner.
2. What is your main for playing?
I figure I'll never be on the actual show, but I know I would win if I was and I want to prove that to myself.
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
nah
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
Shii Ann Huang for intelligence and arrogance; Rob Cesternino for strategy and self-deprecatory sense of humor (I don't let on that I'm arrogant); Dan Barry because everyone will cry when (if) I'm voted out for some weird reason
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
Rob Cesternino because he's just like me (there's that arrogance again) and I could watch his impressions all day; Colleen Haskell because I actually have a crush on her; Sean Rector for simultaneously being one of the funniest and most influential players ever
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
I would retain my composure and think of how I could use his/her temper against him/her later on. If it was extremely obvious I was in the right I would probably publicize it.
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
Exactly as I am, whether that's positive or negative. The one thing I wouldn't want to be is a Purple Kelly.
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
They would probably portray a lot of things I said ironically as sincere and paint me out to be the evil villain against the Mike Holloway of the season.
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
Anyone who isn't an alpha dudebro or the person I describe below. I make jokes in public situations but reveal my personality to people one at a time to make them feel like they have a personal connection with me.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
People who speak with a sense of self-importance and that they're imparting wisdom onto everyone, who always tie things back to themselves and their impeccable moral compass, who try to look cool all the time (i.e. not letting other people perform in challenges, making smug faces like they're in control of every vote when they're not, putting a stick in their mouth with the pretense that it helps them concentrate when really it's because it looks "badass"), and, worst of all, who when confronted about all this put on a completely disingenuous facade of humility. So basically Mike Holloway.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
The Brian Heidik ability to control every vote, calculate exactly who needs to be on the jury, and recognize his own faults to ensure that the one person he can beat is sitting next to him at the end.
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
Get into a dominant alliance early and then flip back and forth between alliances at the merge with a few people I can trust, two of which I know I can beat. I've thought this through a lot and it will work, don't worry.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
I'm 18, just graduated high school and attending UCSB in the fall. I have an encyclopedic knowledge of music, though I don't have the confidence or work ethic to finish any of my own projects. Gemini by Machine Girl is the best album of the year so far, in case you were wondering. Majoring in English right now, but want to transfer to Comp Sci, Film Arts, and Psychology all at once. So I don't know what to do with my life. I just got back from China so that was cool. Uhhh...I have a baby tooth still. It just never fell out. That's about it.
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
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Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:23:31 pmby Jeff Probst
Jessica
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
My job for the summer officially ends the week of August 13th, so the first couple of days I might be busy or unable to be fully involved, but after that I am able to devote all time. Hopefully the first few days are slow anyways so I won't be at too much of a disadvantage.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
Big Brother has started again for the summer, and with it returns the annual eagerness to get involved in some kind of competition. While I am not a survivor fan (I like the show, just never got into it) I have played Isolated and have been interested in trying to play Stranded.
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
The only other ORG of this type I've played has been Isolated, and I didn't exactly do well. Luckily I learned a lot and feel I am better adapted to the format and would be able to dominate, or at least become some sort of player.
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
So I am not the biggest Survivor fan, so this part may not truly reflect my personality as well as it could be, but it's as good as I can do with my limited knowledge.
1. Coach Wade - I am a dominant personality, I want control and knowledge of everyone I know about, and I manipulate. While Coach is considerably more skilled at this than I currently am, Wade is what I attempt to be and how I will attempt to play. His abilities to understand what people think and want are inspiring and motivate me when I learn about people.
2. Rupert Boneham - I am a bit trusting to a fault, and while I try to remain a bit independent, I realize that I fall easily into the idea that these people I barely know like or care about me. I can be nice, but I also have a big angry side. The main point of Rupert to me is being naive and little to relaxed at times.
3. Sugar Kiper - I am a quirky person, full of pep and there to be entertaining and somewhat flirty. I'm not to her point of absolute positivity and flirtatiousness, but I am incredibly social and love being the life of the party. While she may be a bit devious, I feel I can channel some her abilities into my own game...minus the getting out first thing.
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
1. Richard Hatch is such a cool guy. Thanks to him the whole idea of alliances and betrayals and being a gay asshole became cool. He's who I want to be...minus the whole tax evasion thing. He was the start to the whole Survivor craze and I think his strategies were fresh and innovative. No matter what anyone says: he still won!
2. Rob Cesternino is so funny and always has something awful to say. If I could be any survivor player outside of the strategy, I would choose Rob because he's honestly one of my favorite players to ever be on TV. Plus his podcast is great for people who enjoy either show.
3. Jeff Probst isn't exactly a player per se, but he is still such an interesting and dynamic host. He is so involved and so passionate about the game, he makes it seem as though he is right there with the players strategizing and playing the game. His adept strategies and understanding of the game make him such a wonderful example of how contestants should think or should face challenges. He is calm, cool, and collected and if he ever played, probably one of the strongest survivor players in history. Plus he is pretty funny.
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
Calm, cool, collected. The best way to deal with confrontation is to either redirect the anger, or discuss a solution. I will never confess to doing anything unless there isn't any other solution. The important point is to never match the anger or rage, because that can only end badly. I want to manage any sort of anger and figure a way out to calm the castaway down and convince them I am on their side.
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
Energetic, sassy, the guy you love to hate. I consider myself pleasantly unpleasant; someone who acts like a jerk, but in such a humorous way that you can't help but love me. I try to be friendly and welcoming, but I've managed to make all my friends through sarcasm and sass, and that's how I feel I should be shown to the world. Sure, it could be a little more positive, but I'm pretty happy about the way I act. While I may not be the strongest or smartest, I would absolutely be a fan favorite.
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
Obnoxious, loud, and controlling. While I would like to think I am funny and lovable, as well as a team player, in stressful situations I can become angered and just plain mean and catty. My sass can turn to bitterness and instead of being charming, I'd be a huge cunt. To be honest I fluctuate between someone you love to hate to someone you just straight up despise. So while I'd hope to be a fan favorite, I'd most likely be the villain.
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
Sarcastic people with a love for stupid jokes. I'm exactly that and I mesh well with people who can take jokes and talk a lot about ridiculous topics. Gay people, they are my people and I'm good with any of them. Nerds, people who love Adventure Time and Steven Universe, Pokemon and Fire Emblem, just interests in more nerd-esque culture.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
Mean-spirited douchebags. I may be an asshole, but those who are maliciously mean, I want them out. People who can't take a joke because there's no way I can interact with them without seeming like the asshole. Sports lovers because I cannot find common ground, it's just toooo boring.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
Any type of game that gets you far is good, otherwise it wouldn't work. Except those who simply float or do nothing. I get that it's technically a strategy, but it's boring on TV and in the game when you simply ride on the coattails of others or hide behind big targets. You can lie, you can be super social, you can be a competition beast, but you cannot simply do nothing.
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
Social. Make a lot of allies, not a lot of alliances. I need to have a conversation with every single person and make some sort of bond. I will find my group, but I need some common ground to ensure that I can start off with some leverage on each person and the ability to keep myself the first couple of eliminations. I will attempt to win competitions and make alliances, but I don't want to play too hard until I have people trusting me and helping me. I need friends before I can even attempt to play.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
I will continue to apply for every season of Stranded until I am accepted. I know I am ready to do well in an ORG, and I know Stranded is the perfect game for me. If you give me this chance you will not be disappointed. I will win or die trying.
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
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Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:25:49 pmby Jeff Probst
Liliana
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
I can devote a few hours. I'm going to be a high school senior, so EST 7 am - 3 pm are bad for me.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
I want to see how well i can do in survivor, probably like most people. Also, i was backstabbed and blindsided pre merge at a previous ORG and I really want to play again.
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
Yes, I've done one survivor ORG where i placed 10th out of 16 due to a crappy twist and a betrayal.
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
Jonathan Penner, i can be a pretty good storyteller and i can get sassy at times lol
Vytas Baskauskas, i can pretty effectively use sob stories and I'm into meditation and all that jazz
Andrew Savage, i really try to stay loyal to people (there's a lot of people that fit that archetype but I'm excited to see him in second chances)
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
T-Bird Cooper, i love her because she tried so hard to stay in the game and has such a passion for it. I always feel bad for victims of a Pagonging.
Todd Herzog, he played an amazing game in China and I'm surprised he hasn't returned yet.
Naonka Mixon, because she was a trainwreck and everyone has at least one irrational love <3
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
Confronted? I would be mad that they figured me out, and then lie to them probably
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
I'd like to be portrayed as the guy that does what he has to do to get further in the game, lieing, flipping, I'd be open to everything.
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
That idiot that thinks he's strategizing but actually being played by some mastermind.
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
I really get along with talkative happy people, they're so easy to converse with and so much fun. Sometimes people who are more introverted but like having... "deeper" discussion
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
People who act immaturely, and people who take everything seriously or eveverything as a joke.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
Sticking to a strong alliance at the beginning of the game, and then pagonging the other tribe at merge. If that's not possible, somehow infiltrating the other tribe and getting them to vote each other
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
See above, except it probably won't work and I'm going to go out in some huge clusterfuck
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
I really want to do this, just so i can be more aware than my last game and try not to get blindsided again
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
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Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:27:35 pmby Jeff Probst
Mookie
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
Several hours at least. I'm usually free every evening, and I have a smartphone available to check messages if I'm away from home.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
Seems like a really cool experience.
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
No
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
Rodney - I'm able to make others laugh and build relationships
Cochran - As much as I hate it, his style of self depracating humour matches mine
Brian Heidik - Stone cold manipulation.
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
Heidik - For the reasons listed above. He came in, owned it, and left.
Malcolm Freberg - Great narrator, triple threat, adorable.
Shane Powers - Complete craziness. Hilarious to watch
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
I'm assuming I'm being confronted based on something negative I did. I would either defuse the situation, or direct blame on someone else.
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
I'd LIKE to be portrayed as the snarky but loveable gamer. Similair to Cesternino
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
I would ACTUALLY be portrayed as a snarky asshole. Probably vilified
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
Eveything. I'm able to adapt to pretty much every type of person. I typically get along best with people I can actively joke with. Play off of each other.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
Idiots. Especially those who don't realize how stupid they are.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
#BIGMOVES
Not actually. I'm a big fan of being able to strategize and maneuver around obstacles. Watching an ally get taken out and then rallying around that is huge.
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
I'd like to direct everyone to the next closest threat. Plant seeds about perceived strenghts, and then watch them turn on each other.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
I know how to use a computer and how to access forums from my Smartphone. I can also type fast.
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
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Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:29:17 pmby Jeff Probst
Papa Smurf
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
I work a desk job who do not care what you do on the computer as long as you get your work done so nine hours or so a day. My problem hours are anytime after ten and before five in the morning.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
I enjoy online survivor type games. I also enjoy causing chaos in said games. I am very much a comedic player. I want to do what I can to to make the game interesting. I am playing for my own amusement and hopefully others amusement as well.
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
I have played three or four survivor type games. My favorite by far was a disney themed game. The host was terrible, but I got to cause shenanigans!
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
Richard Hatch- The ultimate shenanigans master! He walked around in the buff and generally caused some chaos.
Johnny Fairplay- He lied about his dead grandma just to get the sympathy vote! That was too funny! I could only hope to match his shenanigans!
Tony Vlachos Llama- He lied just for kicks and giggles right out of the gate. He built a spy shack to clandestinely get plans for his own tribe! He talked like a llama! I would do something like that if given the chance!
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
Shane Powers- "THIS IS SHANE'S THINKING STUMP! I JUST WANT MINE!" I love the yelling! He tries to make deals for people to give up in challenges. He was willing to trade all of his clothes for a cigarrette! He is ridiculous, but really a good player.
Tyson- He loves the blindside as do I! He liked being nekid! I would do that on the show, but I am as fit as he is. I am more of a Richard Hatch fitness wise.
"Coach" Wade- The outrageous lies are the best! I could be a dragonslayer too and related to pocohantas! Why not?
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
Lie! I would craft a compelling narrative which would be utter lies, but would make my case and cause everyone to doubt themselves. It would be an outlandish tale which would hopefully get me out of whatever the person was accusing me.
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
I would like to be portrayed as the lovable nut who has no shot, but secretly wins it because everyone loves them.
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
A liar and a mentally unstable contestant. I would craft stories which would probably fall apart under close scrutiny, but more towards the end of the game hopefully.
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
Team players- I like people who try to get along with everyone. I can secretly manipulate them into doing what I want, just because they feel bad or a sense of loyalty.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
Type A- No one asked you to be in charge. I will get rid of those people immedietly! I can't stand them and I will go out of my way to humiliate them.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
The honest player- The person who lets their intentions be known, even if it costs them. In reality I am a very honest person, but in this game I would like to be outlandish and try to cause chaos. I enjoy the honest people because you know what they are going to do.
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
Chaos- What can I do to get the most people out. I will join any alliance which helps get people out. If the tribes get scrambled I will vote out the old tribe unless there is majority with them. I will try hard in the challenges unless it is more fun to let someone else win.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
I enjoy survivor. I have been watching since day one and this seems like the best online site for one of these. I am excited about the opportunity to get in and reek some havoc!
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
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Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:32:52 pmby Jeff Probst
Rita
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
I always devote time to games! Problem hours are 6 to 6 US Central but even then I check messages and stuff.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
Strategy/playing survivor, as well as playing a character because I have so much fun with it.
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
Yes, I've played in tons lmao. Probably around 20? or 18. They've all been the usual PMing and board type, just like this!
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
Hmmmmmm a mix of Erinn/Jenn/Ciera. I am a nice person, but I don't take bullshit at all lol. I'm a straight shooter and pride is probably my deadly sin. Nothing makes me angrier than being talked down to.
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
Na'Onka/Katie Collins/Natalie A. Na'Onka is a ferocious bitch while still running an alliance and randomly quitting lmfao, Katie is probably rhe most random person to ever be on Survivor and its so hilarious, and Natalie because lol. Fierce and makes risky moves.
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
Wonder what the hell the bitch is talking about and reason back. Not fight but I would probably come off as fighting lmao
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
CP/OTTN <3 Have my strategic episodes and make shit happen but then have my episodes where I fight and get angry and everyone hates on me.
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
Probably like MORN lmfao. Or since I'm a straight white male, UTRN?
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
People who cut the bullshit, who get right to the chase in things and don't hide their emotions and are always honest with me.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
People who think they're better than someone else, anyone who is a crybaby, anyone who is fake and sketchy and lie straight to my face even when I know they're lying, people who act like they are being the nicer person in a situation.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
Being out there as a threat, being upfront, making moves and getting the job done even if you are being targeted and being able to move past your target.
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
Being out there as a threat, being upfront, making moves and getting the job done even if you are being targeted and being able to move past your target.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
I AM super dedicated and I deliver. I get super involved in my character and that's why I love being upfront reps so I can do that and still make it werk and make them crazy and out there but still affecting the game and being iconic. <3
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
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Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:36:32 pmby Jeff Probst
Rocky
Are you available during the game hours of 8-10pm (US Central Time) Sunday-Thursday? I might miss 2 or more days a week
Are you available to check messages throughout the day? Yes
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
my hours depend on what kind of stuff is planned for me, but i usually got 4-5 hours to give to these games on the daily. sometimes more, sometimes less.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
to get that title baby, what other reason do i need?
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
i've played 2 reddit games and 2 alias games, and i've preffered the alias ones, won them both.
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
fabio birza - i think i'm fabio basically. i act goofy and make people underestimate me.
bubba from vanuatu - friendly guy wit a sense of humor
danni - social, funny gal who surprised everyone
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
the christy brothers were fuckin FIRE in san juan del sur. they were great because they just dont give a FUCK and were kinda offputting/goofy.
also a huge fan of ethan from back in the day.
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
i'm so shitty with confrontation and will probably fuck it up and piss people off. i feel the need to be right, you know? so if someone is telling me that i'm dumb and i'm wrong, i'm gonna tell them to fuck off. i've done it in the past, no lie. just ask morgan in survivor pure, i've told her to fuck off at least 2-3 times.
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
at first, i'm the idiot who didn't quit coffee before hitting the island and i'm fucking exhausted and out of my element. as the game progresses, i'm jut forming plans and shit and by the end of the game i'm a social pariah. or something.
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
they'll show me kicking back in the hut, making dumb dick jokes while i awkwardly talk strategy with people a lot more talented than myself. it'll go like this
him: so i was thinking we team together for the long run
me: yeah bro lets do it
him: who do you like on the island
me: oh man everyones the bomb this tribe is great
him: who do you want to vote out first
me: fuck i dunno
yee
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
usually people who can take a joke and dont mind when i joke about dumb stuff.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
people who play these to seek out petty drama. whatever they dish i'll ship it right back, but i shouldn't do that stuff.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
someone who can own their faults. nobodies perfect, so own your imperfections you know?
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
exactly what i did in the first game i won. 1) make dick jokes 2) act stupid 3) become underestimated 4) work that social game 5) win final four immunity and blam, the million is mine.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
imma be vacating myself until like the 5th of august so i likely wont be reachable.
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
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Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:44:14 pmby Jeff Probst
Stacy
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
The latest i work is until 8pm EST, but I do have a life so once in a while I may not be able to compete in a challenge. I will however actively check messages and stuff on my phone when I can.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
I wan't to win... I came so close in big brother.
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
once, big brother.
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
Rupert because he's kind and caring and loves the game. Russell (not because he's evil) but because he's good at challenges and such.. and WOO. because he's just super nice and can talk to anyone socially.
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
The same as above :P For obvious reasons.
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
Not get personal. and not attack them.Perhaps just ask them to stop.
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
As the kind hearted girl who everyone likes :P
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
the cry baby :P LOL
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
Kind, caring, and peaceful.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
People who are rude for absolutely no reason.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
Honest games are the best because it is really hard to be honest with everyone in games like these.
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
Keep quiet for as long as possible... and not show how good at comps I am.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
I actually love survivor and I never knew this ORG existed.. and I know that I was good but emotional in the last (my first) big brother ORG... but now I think I can give it another change because I know not to get personal.
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
Posted:
Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:45:45 pmby Jeff Probst
Yau Man
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
I can devote as much time as necessary I don't really have anything going on to prohibit me
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
The love of the game because I spend so much time rewatching these shows I want to do something more interactive
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
No I have not played in an online game
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
Spender Bledsoe, Jonny FairPlay, and Russell Hantz because I'm not a physically intimidating guy but I will mess with you're head and laugh while doing it I have no sympathy for anyone I'll screw over in the game (and yes I know I just referred to that as if I was already in the game because there's no way in hell you won't cast me)
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
Jonny FairPlay, Tony Vlachos, and Shane Powers because they created great entertainment and I think that FairPlay the character is one of the single greatest things to come out of the show because he said that you can just mess with people and get hated and go deep into the game.
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
Initially I'm assuming we're still in the game and if that's the case what I would do is open up to then tell them something personal to gain trust before I have to cut their throat if they stand in my way
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
I would absolutely love to be the villain all of my life I have purposefully put myself in the position to be a villian, hell someone wrote a short story about me that's 30 pages long and it's all about how they hate me so much
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
I would be portrayed like a Stephen Fischbach or a Spencer Bledsoe because I'm young extremely intelligent and incredibly arrogant
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
I get along with all kinds of people for one sole reason I'm into a huge number of topics so you could have a farm girl who loves country music or a guy who loves Pokemon and I would find common ground
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
The only personality type I'll clash with are people that are entitled because I've worked for everything I had granted I haven't had to work hard because I'm naturally gifted but still
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
I respect the type of game that is controlled around manipulating your allies to do what you want and then still respecting you like a redemption island Boston Rob or a Kim Spradlin
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
My strategy is to try and establish a social connection that is based on a lie a with everyone and build that lie to where I could comeback and gain trust by pulling a "I've been lying to you this whole time but I need to tell the truth"
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
I am an asshole straight up and by me admiring that you can also see that I'm self aware to admit that and also douchey enough to not change it. I also am in my opinion at least easily the most intelligent person I've ever met by far and often question why everyone around me is incredibly stupid
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
Posted:
Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:41:42 pmby Jeff Probst
Adam
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
A lot!!!! Its summer and besides my crappy part time job I have no other obligations!!!!!!!! Hooray!!!! My problem hours are like.... 1 to 5 but it fluctuates and isn't daily so its not a large concern
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
Entertainment
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
Yes, [edited out for anonymity] Survivor format. I played in a Big Brother [edited out for anonymity] format and also a hybrid Big Brother/Survivor [edited out for anonymity]
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
Courtney Yates- We're both 9 lbs soaking wet and very sarcastic. Woo- He's just so ^__^ and he referenced Sonic the Hedgehog on National Television.
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
Lillian Morris because she is amazing ("THIS IS A SQUAT JON" "MY DAUGHTER WANTS TO BE A DOCTOR JON"). Teresa Cooper because she is amazing and sung Annie while murdering Clarence's hopes and dreams. Courtney Yates because yeah
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
Depends on how much it fucks me over. If it don't really matter anymore, I'd go in!!! If its very tentative, I'd try to be as politician as possible
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
As the "^__^" underdog who bumblefucks their way through the game and loves everyone but is simultaneously hated by everyone
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
As the "^__^" underdog who bumblefucks their way through the game and loves everyone but is simultaneously hated by everyone and just there as everyone else's vote who is oblivious to everything
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
People with personalities. If you remind me of a fax machine when I talk to you it probably isn't going to work out
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
Arrogant people because I'M an arrogant person and I hate competition!!!! Also they tend to be slightly delusioned
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
People who can make a big move, like a wild blindside assassination, and not piss me off
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
Latch on to people and keep a low profile, but jump from them when that ship is sinking and try to make big moves but still lay low
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
I can say the 50 states alphabetically backwards, put my leg behind my head, birds terrify me, I used to live in Ireland, my favorite color is purple (plz make it the merge color)
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
Posted:
Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:44:28 pmby Jeff Probst
Candice
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
I can devote lots of time during the days (unless work is exceptionally busy but I'm online lots during the day. I am not around much after 11PM Eastern. I rarely if ever miss an event although I might be late if I have a "Child" event in my RL that clashes with a challenge time.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
Experience a host/game series I have never played in before. I play about 2 games a year and always shoot for this at this point in my gaming career.
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
About 20-25. I've played survivor games, pirate masters, BB and hybrid games.
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
Tina probably because she is Southern and a mom. But I also can match up with the Amy O'H. at times because I like how direct she is and no-nonsense. (I'm actually more like this overall, although I am Southern and a mom.) Probably Ian too, actually, because he is genuine and considers his alliancemates so strongly in all his actions. I tend to do that as well.
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
I actually tend to like guys the best on the show. Sometimes even the douchy guys -- Lex and Boston Rob. But I love Kathy V. O. I'm much more a fan of the old-schoolers.
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
Being honest, I'm not a very big hot head in RL. I'll rant probably in my confessional but try to be reasonable but direct in a confrontation.
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
Competent, hard-working and smart.
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
I'm a woman in RL and also older, so possibly all of the above, yet also a follower mostly.
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
Straightforward.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
Fake, not in the lying at times because of the game, but the flowery/lovey dovey type.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
Direct with a good mix of social and strategy (challenge is least important to me)
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
Numbers for the most part but also adaptability. I'll be very strong on social and open to various strategies but ultimately I tend to bond with the middle of the roaders/UTR moreso than the OTT big personality types.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
Only other thing is that I'm a mypoody fan and know he is a founding father in gaming and this finally might be a time that my schedule and one of his games match up. I'd love to play.
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
Posted:
Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:45:54 pmby Jeff Probst
Cecilia
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
My phone and charger are always with me so I'm online anytime except a couple of hours in the morning when I'm at the gym or sleeping.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
I've been following Survivor obsessively since 2008. I was 13 years old. 8 long years of stanning HARD. I know everything I need to know and I want to get paranoid, I want to lie (GUARANTEED I'll lie. A lot.), I want to make everyone love me to just stab in the back. I'll be quite a show and lots of fun. Why are you kidding yourselves? You need me in Stranded. :D
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
I'm obsessed with Brantsteele's Survivor Simulator and it's SO. MUCH. FUN. But I need to play myself. I'm excited already, aren't you?
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
Ami Cusack. I will make strong bonds and won't take sh*t from nobody. Ami is also a sweetheart that will cut your throat if you bother her. I am her. Seriously.
Ciera Estin. Ciera's S27 run is a mirror of my life. I started at the bottom, bullied and outcasted but then made it back with the help of my own personal interactions and actions (in her case, forming alliances). But the relationships and life I had weren't as perfect as I thought they were. But here I am, after realizing everything wasn't OK, I took risks, I TRIED and succeeded. I can be gutsy because effort is the only thing that'll make you succeed. I won't give up. I've had the feeling that the closest people were actually not that close when it was too late so yeah. Also, I'd SO vote out my mom.
Abi Maria Gomes. When I'm not feeling confortable, or when I feel anxiety, there's a part of me that makes me act the same reckless and hostile way Abi did and it has costed me many friends and love. Abi's storyline was very close to home.
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
Ami Cusack. I. LOVED. HER. She was the bossy bitch who controlled everything spontaneously and they had to take her out before it was too late.
Caleb Bankston. Caleb was really attractive to me in the beginning. Especially with a beard on. I'm also gay and I feel related to the fact that he's a regular guy, no stereotypes going on. Just, normal. He was so charming and nice but at the same time an strategic time bomb. Wish they had gave him more screen time.
Amanda Kimmel. How can someone can survive over 100 days without being voted out? She's a queen. I want to be her when I grow up.
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
I would listen (or read) first. I would analize what's the right way to answer and all the consecuences my words would have. I will be careful. Then I would respond peacefully unless they're being rude to me, because then, they'll wish they hadn't.
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
I'd like to be portrayed as who I really am. No matter if good or bad, Just the real me. I would love my story to develop perfectly from beginning to end. Where I came from, what do I do for a living, my past, how does my Survivor path compare or constrast my life. I'd love to leave a message that'd make people care.
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
I'd possibly get the hostile edit as I'd be hungry and marooned with a group or morons and idiots.
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
People that are kind, easy going, funny, free, HAPPY!
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
People that tend to be full of themselves, exorbitant or cheesy. Rude people. Only I can be rude.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
Just a mix of under the radar, social play (get along with everybody and they'd vote for you in the end even if you backstabbed them) and risk taking.
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
I'll just TRY to get along well with everyone in the beginning so they won't go for me too early. My initial goal is don't be the outsider. I'll make bonds and alliances very under the radar-ish but I sure won't get too attached to them because I know what I have to do (cut their throat). When my alliance is strong enough I know we won't be stopped. I won't be seen as the biggest threat so that'll get me an advantage to backstab first and I will end with the right people in the final 3. I won't flip on everybody, but I'll flip on you if you're a threat to me. I'll cut your throats!
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
I'm Venezuelan. The situation here is tough, and as a young student, worker and believer, you should know how much I'm willing to do to live a better life. I'm a risk taker. I may soon leave the country. I have plans to live. And succeed. I'm a fighter and a champion and I'll take this game seriously. But I will also have fun and f*ck a little with these people.
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
Posted:
Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:47:14 pmby Jeff Probst
Flicka
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
I work later during the day and nights. So mornings are generally not in my favor. I can devote much of the time I'm awake to the game.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
I've always wanted to play a Survivor themed game but never have before. And this looks awesome.
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
I have not.
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
Ken Hoang, Shane Powers and Sandra Diaz-Twine. Ken because I am often seen as weak but very strategic, Shane because I can go crazy at any random time and Sandra because if you get up in my face I can give it twice as fast.
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
Ken Hoang, Shane Powers and Russell Hantz (Samoa & HvH Russell). Ken because he just seems like a genuinely cool person, Shane because his ability to always stay on the side of the numbers and Russell for his ability to play the game hard.
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
Let them say whatever they want to make them seem like the dumbass and maybe insult myself to no end just to confuse them. (I find that often works in everyday life.)
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
Humble but strategic and comedic.
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
A lesser version of Rodney because I sometimes do not know when to shut my damn mouth.
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
Kind people who can joke and never be to serious... Also, Scandinavians.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
People who are unwilling or unable to changer their mindsets.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
I respect outspoken players who have managed to get to the end by using other players to be their minions and get rid of them when they;re no longer needed.
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
To be kind, but ruthless and trust only 1 person 100%.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
I'm pretty awesome and nice. I know it's a short answer, but that's really the core of me.
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
Posted:
Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:49:42 pmby Jeff Probst
JP
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
I am online all day every day, up until school stars, when I can check messages on my phone. However I am a senior so my classes will be relaxed enough for me to check my phone every period and I am released three hours earlier than the other students. So in short, in the summer, all day. Starting September, I won't be as diligent 7am to 11am.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
I saw the ad on Sucks, and now all of this ORG madness is everywhere. Everyone is so excited about this, and in turn it makes me feel excited. Is that weird? In any case, Survivor is my favorite TV show on air and I need to play it. I'm also very bored and I would like to fill up my time with something out of the ordinary to do.
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
Not at all. I hope that won't be a hindrance.
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
The first that comes to mind is Coby Archa. Well first off, I'm gay. And secondly, I'm bitter. Coby had a nice strategic mind, and although the things he wanted din't come into fruition, he still fought hard and made a big character out of himself. His post-show antics are also very controversial, which is how I live my day to day life. Who gets accused of harassing another Survivor's husband? Coby. And me if I ever went on the show. Secondly, I would name Dawn as the person I identify with the most. While I do disagree with her carrying Cochran of all people with her, I do like the way she thinks about things, even if she has a mental breakdown every time she makes a move. I don't have a guilty conscience. No one will ever be able to stab you in the back if its not wide open. Lastly, Morgan Mcleod sums up the rest of my personality. I am very lazy, and it is hard for me to really identify with the lessers. I consider that to be the negative part of my personality but its probably the part people see me as the most.
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
My favorite right now is Sierra Dawn Thomas! What a boring and random choice, no? But her game play was fascinating, and the way no one ever saw her coming until she was at the final five with a huge chance of winning was hella hot. That's not the game I would play, but it was amazing, and not even the most seasoned Survivor fans could see through the edit. Jenna Morasca was also a very interesting person. Its rare to see someone so crass excel in the game, but she did it. I will rewatch Amazon one day to figure out how. I love a Survivor with personality. Too many people go out their with the ambition of being the next Boston Rob and it really doesn't work. Last, the character that engages me the most is John Cody. He's hot and really that's all you need to be loved.
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
I can't see how someone would dare to approach me in that manner in the first place, but my reaction would be to snap back. Rarely does infighting truly make a difference in the game, so why not? If you don't stand up for yourself the first time, then people will just walk all over you the next. Next thing you know, you're the camp bitch all because you couldn't grow some balls.
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
I would want to be portrayed as someone deserving of a win, or a return to the show. As Julie Mcgee said, I would like to compete more than once. If you get a small edit, then whats the point of being on the show at all, right?
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
That's a tough question. I would get a bad reputation, I think. I don't have a filter so there would be mounds of incriminating footage they would show of me being bad person. I also like to get mixed into the thick of things like strategy or moves so I cant see how they would be able to ignore my role in the game so overall I would say I would be portrayed decently.
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
Chill or ambitious personalities. I gel with most people and even if I don't I can get anyone to like me.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
People who want attention, people who think they're smarter than they really are, people who don't know how to lie, people who don't know when to keep their lips sealed, people jealous or feel like the world belongs to them.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
I most respect a dominant game. Just someone who runs things unopposed and does not back down when another big character comes to take them down. If someone can control the whole game and make a good relationship with me, then they have my jury vote.
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
My strategy is to gather the movers, thinkers, and shakers together to make the game interesting. Sometime before I am left with only the best, I plan to cannibalize my allies and turn them against each other to watch them all fight, because I like to play with my food before I eat it. Then keep my relationships on good terms enough for them to work with me round to round. I can pull it off, I think.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
I am amazing. Now fucking let me play. Thanks for reading my application, babes!
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
Posted:
Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:51:49 pmby Jeff Probst
Nate
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
I can devote a lot of time to the game during the summer, as I am a bum who has no job (yet), but once school starts up August 25thish, I will likely not be available during the 9-3 hours, though I might sporadically be able to check up on the game.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
I have been a Survivor fan for years, seen every season, yada yada yada. I have played the game in my head, but never tried out any sort of ORG, and would like to give it a shot.
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
I have never played in any ORG or ORG-like games. I have played video games online, if that is what you want to know.
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
Spencer Bledsoe, Chaos Kass, John Cochran.
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
Spencer I relate to him and think he is cool, Todd, he play a game that I want to play but never could, and Tyson, since he was pretty funny.
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
To nod and listen to them, get whatever info I could, then use it against them. I have no issues with playing whatever cards are available to me, I see any kind of Survivor--ORG or otherwise--to be an alternate universe where morals should be suspended.
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
The fan favorite martyr who came up just short, but still got the 100k fan favorite. That, or the master strategist who made it to the end and one, going down as an all-time great.
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
The train wreck pre-merge guy who dumped out the tribes rice and went home fourth after sucking in challenges.
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
Believe it or not I always got along with the people who are boisterous and over the top. They can play the yin to my yang, and we usually do well together.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
The super fake people who talk trash about me behind my back.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
The type of controls who goes home. This doesn't mean they are the leader of their alliance, just that they ruled the game. Like Richard Hatch said, "I don't know if I'm the leader of our alliance, but I decide who is going home, and that's what matters to me." (probably not what he said word-for-word, but you get the idea. Because at the core of it all, that's what Survivor is about, getting the ball to go your way as many times are possible.
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
To lay back and watch the other players and sort them into categories: Goat, Partner, shield, or enemy. I would pick up a partner and a goat to go deep in the game with, while my shield takes all the flack. I'd get rid of my enemies as the game progressed, let them take out my shield, betray my partner right before FTC, and go with my goat(s). I'd win handily.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
I will be reliable to show up to the game, and when I am there I will make sure it is never dull.
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
Posted:
Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:55:02 pmby Jeff Probst
Ozzy
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
I'm prepared to devote as much time as I can to the game. It'll be sporadic on Monday through Friday between 8am-5pm (since, you know, work happens) but outside of those times I'm all in.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
I've loved Big Brother and Survivor since they first aired. I'll do anything to play those games, even if it means playing an online version of the game from the comfort of my couch. I've played in a couple Reddit ORGs and loved them a lot. This came highly recommended, so why not continue playing?
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
I've played in reddit ORGs and enjoyed the hell out of those. I'm normally not the type to play online games, but with a format like Survivor there is no way I could say no.
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
I think JT, Malcom, and Cirie really match who I am. Cirie is my social side and part of me that plays solely with my head. Malcom is my competitive side and the one who brings it at challenges but is a sore loser. JT is my perfect blend of social prowess and competitive edge on others. He is my spirit animal.
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
Probably the three above since they're similar to who I am. I could also argue Skupin since he's a very fun and goofy character! Definitely not Hantz or Rupert. I loved Mama C and definitely wanted to see more of her. Part of me really liked Kass since she was so crazy, but I would hate to play with her! This is too hard of a question.
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
Try to gauge how much they've heard or understand about the situation and downplay it as much as possible. This game is about how much information you have; the more the better! I don't want to give away anything they don't know by just blowing up at them.
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
Obviously I would want a hero edit, who wouldn't? I guess I just wouldn't want to be portrayed as a nasty human being. A villain is something I could live with, someone who played the game by betraying and backstabbing - fine. But a nasty person is just something that isn't me.
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
I'd probably be the fun-loving goober that doesn't know what's going on and ends up being blindsided at the third or fourth vote out. It's in my nature to act like a five-year-old, so I would assume that's how I would get portrayed!
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
I get along with fairly anybody, but it depends on what I need them for. I'm okay with leaders or followers, the quiet ones and the loud mouths, the rational and the irrational! What will be a problem is dealing with a loud mouth that's I'm aligned to.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
Typically I think the loud, brash, just blunt people are the ones that I cannot deal with. I'm very much a person that wants to hears all sides before deciding what to do. I also think it's just bad manners to call people out if you've haven't spoken to them one on one.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
An actual game! I respect those that are willing to betray others to further their own games, that's why we're here. If you're a Woo character and take an honorable route knowing it's an uphill battle, you aren't getting my vote. Game respects game.
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
The first few days are the most crucial. I'll need to be a very fun, open, and likable person (easy enough I think). I'll hold some weight at our challenges to prove I'm a worthwhile tribemate. I'm hoping to find at least one person to be my go-to partner for the long haul, but if not at least start with a group of three to four. From there, start pulling strings from behind everyone. I don't want to be the leader of the group, but I will make the decisions. After a couple days through the merge, I'll be more prominent, win immunities, and coast to the end where my win will be waiting for me.
Of course, this will all likely changes based on who I am playing with, so take it with a grain of salt.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
Like I mentioned above, I love this game and I'll do anything to be closer to it. I'm an enjoyable character to watch, but I also respect the game and those playing. Whether I'm an early boot or a finalist, I'll be nothing less than fun.
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
Posted:
Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:57:37 pmby Jeff Probst
Penner
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
I'll be on annual leave from 14 August until 1 September so I should have plenty of availability.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
I was approached by Poody on Reddit who made this sound like a fun ORG. It seems very professionally run and I've been on the lookout for another ORG to play.
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
I played one ORG on Reddit after reading a post about it there. There were 18 players divided into two tribes and I ultimately won the ORG in a 6-1 jury vote. I've wanted to play another one for a while but I haven't found one that suited time-wise and I was also afraid of the "ORG community" who I saw having far too many relationships with each other already.
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
Natalie/Nadiya Anderson - For a couple of reasons; I'm a twin also so I really get where they're coming from in that regard. In addition to that, I find their attitude to things to be a lot similar to how I would perceive things. As they're part American and part Sri Lankan in their upbringing, I think it brings them closer to my European sensibilities.
Joaquin Souberbielle - He's a bit more on the "dudebro" end of the jock spectrum than I would be but we have similar personalities in that I'm a bit of a party guy, work in a senior level white collar job and I'm very into watching and playing sports. I found from his confessionals also that we have a very similar sense of humour - his bit about Shirin murdering animals was hilarious to me.
Yul Kwon - Yul is a lot less outgoing than I am, but I do share his similar methodical / logical approach to things. I'm very good at controlling a conversation and managing my relationship with others, which helps in a game like this.
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
Natalie Anderson - She made the SJDS post-merge awesome and I really found the twins entertaining on the Amazing Race too.
Kass McQuillen - I loved watching her in Cagayan for her unique personality and I'm dreading her potential early boot in S31.
Courtney Yates - Her sense of humour is killer and I thought she was awesome for getting so far in China.
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
I've been trained in the Netherlands as part of my job to interview fraud suspects through the conversation management model. No matter how the confrontation starts, I always just remain calm and ask more and more questions until I have a full picture of the facts (as seen by the person confronting me). This gives them time to calm down and feel like they're getting information off their chest, while allowing me time to formulate a counter argument with as much supporting info as I need. It sounds boring when I describe it like that but it's such an incredibly effective tool to either win or neutralise an argument (that can't be won, i.e. if you get caught red-handed).
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
My friends call me a sociopath, in a sort-of-joking manner. I'm outgoing, friendly and funny when needed but I'm also very manipulative and unemotional. I'd like to be portrayed like that - exactly how I am.
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
If I did well on the show, they'd probably try to make me seem like a nicer person than I am ;)
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
Intelligent, irreverent people; someone who can make a joke out of anything with sharp wit and clever wordplay. People who have interests and hobbies, regardless of the nature; I admire passion and competitiveness. Confidence is really important too.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
Overly emotional people I find hard to deal with, especially when they get angry or upset over trivial things. Sore losers and ungraceful winners.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
I like people who understand that good strategy and good social game are broadly the same thing. People who think it's just a numbers game really don't get it, in my opinion. Similarly I'm not a fan of those who think the object is to backstab as many people as possible or overplay their hands at every opportunity.
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
My main strategy is to roll with the punches. Having a "game plan" to get you from 18/20 down to first place is basically impossible. I have a roadmap which involves making lots of genuine friends (not necessarily alliances), being a solid challenge competitor until the merge and then throwing everything. I want to look like a loyal number until final 5/6 then pulling out all the stops to make it to the end. I strongly believe that given the chance to plead my case to a jury I'd win against anyone.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
I work as a fraud investigator for a Big 4 global accounting firm at a fairly senior level which I will definitely be keeping a secret. I play video games (Tekken) competitively and I'm in the top three in Ireland. I graduated high school at 16 along with my twin and graduated university at 19, second in my class. I play tag rugby for Dublin (capital of Ireland) though I suspect that won't help me in an online version of Survivor ;)
Re: Pre-Season Cast Interviews
Posted:
Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:01:34 amby Jeff Probst
Rebecca
1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?
Three hours a day (spread over the day, 20 minutes here, 10 minutes there). The problem is that I live in a completely different timezone: Europe. I'm 7 hours ahead of some people, so I'll have to be adjusting a little, but I'm already doing that with the live show of Big Brother so it's not that big of a problem.
2. What is your main motivation for playing?
I have been thinking of playing the actual Big Brother lately. Survivor isn't exactly the same, but I'm excited for the seemingly slick format of stranded.
3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?
Well... I've played online shooters, MMOs, MMORPGS, habbo hotel and Dotas. In none of these have I really put that much time in, though.
4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?
I haven't watched really any of Survivor (well, not the US version, at least (there's a dutch version called 'Expeditie Robinson')), so I'll do Big Brother instead:
1. Britney Haynes: for saying things like I think them in a... Sassy way. I don't really agree with it, but I've heard it from other people, so I guess.
2. Dan: in the way that I'd make the mean moves, feel sorry for them but not show it if it wouldn't provide something good for my game
3. Rachel for genuinely being a nice person
5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?
Britney Haynes for being funny, Janelle for being likable and Vanessa for providing so much entertainment.
6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?
Probably try as hard as possible to not laugh (whenever I see people get mad my initial reaction is to just find it funny and laugh), and make sure they are seen as the instigator and mean person.
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?
A likable, funny person.
8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?
... Probably as a cunt haha
9. What personality types do you typically get along with?
As long as they have some kind of sincerity to them and aren't the most boring, awkward people ever, I'll probably get along with them.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?
The way too serious and judgmental type.
11. What style of game play do you most respect?
As long as it gets you to the end, I respect it.
12. What is your strategy going into the game?
To not seem very probable to win, but that doesn't necessarily mean I'd be necessarily an UTR player.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.
Oh god... What can I really tell here... I play the piano, I'd like to study abroad (live in the Netherlands), I'm outgoing to the people I like, opposite to the people I don't like. I ,in general, like partying. I like K-pop as I won't have to deal with hating the lyrics.
I like going to the pool?
Uhh, yeah... I once got stuck in an elevator once.
God I'm boring, still pick me, though <3