Day 30 - Tribal Council #16

Lisa, do you believe that you can win this game?

I think it's probably a longshot but not entirely out of the realm of possibility yet.

Kim, would you expect the jury to respect Bobby Jon more or less for his innate ability to get idols, and recent challenge performance? Does his immunity run (or your wins, for that matter) warrant as much respect from the jury as Tom and Lisa who didn't need to rely on the necklace to make it through?

Tom, what have you done today to try and secure a spot in the finals?

Tonight, if everyone is doing what they say they are, my fate will be in my own hands and it will be a tie between myself and Kim. That isn't a perfect scenario, no, but I've still made the arguments that I could to prevent that while making sure not to lose the one vote I thought I already had with me.

Kim, would you expect the jury to respect Bobby Jon more or less for his innate ability to get idols, and recent challenge performance? Does his immunity run (or your wins, for that matter) warrant as much respect from the jury as Tom and Lisa who didn't need to rely on the necklace to make it through?

I think Bobby Jon deserves respect and I think he definitely earned his spot. The idol thing shouldn't matter. It's a part of the game, and if people were so worried about them, they could've just posted a whole bunch of random Costa Rica words in too, but they didn't. It shows dedication, just like how I knew I had to win immunity last night to make sure that no matter what me and Bobby Jon would be in the Final 4 100%, and we at least had the opportunity to tie the vote.

Kim, would you expect the jury to respect Bobby Jon more or less for his innate ability to get idols, and recent challenge performance? Does his immunity run (or your wins, for that matter) warrant as much respect from the jury as Tom and Lisa who didn't need to rely on the necklace to make it through?

I think Bobby Jon deserves respect and I think he definitely earned his spot. The idol thing shouldn't matter. It's a part of the game, and if people were so worried about them, they could've just posted a whole bunch of random Costa Rica words in too, but they didn't. It shows dedication, just like how I knew I had to win immunity last night to make sure that no matter what me and Bobby Jon would be in the Final 4 100%, and we at least had the opportunity to tie the vote.

At this time, all votes are final.

I'll go tally the votes.

I think you have a valid point Helen, that the endurance competition was a pretty clear plus in Ami and Kim's directions. But if you look at how much my post count increased compared to Lisa and Bobby Jon's, I did show more dedication to it than they did, and I assure you that had I not been absolutely sure I didn't need it I wouldn't have slept that night. As it was, I knew that even if there was an idol, Bobby Jon and Kim would be voting for Ami. If Lisa had pulled a rock the night before and left me in a 3-2 minority, you wouldn't have been able to pull me away from that challenge.

Lisa, with what appears to be two alliances sitting even at the final four, has anyone been trying to persuade one of the others to get a solid majority, or is tonight's vote set in stone?

There's been a little persuading but I think it's basically set in stone as of now.

Bobby Jon, with the jury growing and growing, do you think that players that have deliberately been quiet or withholding at Tribal Council might have their actions come back to haunt them once the tables get turned? Are you one of those players that the jury might resent for not keeping them in the loop by putting some of your cards on the table?

I seem to be the only one saying anything at Tribal tonight. I think deliberately being quiet can actually be a positive in terms of the jury vote, because the jury might be impressed by a "Scooby Doo reveal" at the Final Tribal Council. I think some of the jurors already resent me, but not because I haven't put my cards on the table.

Bobby Jon, with the jury growing and growing, do you think that players that have deliberately been quiet or withholding at Tribal Council might have their actions come back to haunt them once the tables get turned? Are you one of those players that the jury might resent for not keeping them in the loop by putting some of your cards on the table?

I seem to be the only one saying anything at Tribal tonight. I think deliberately being quiet can actually be a positive in terms of the jury vote, because the jury might be impressed by a "Scooby Doo reveal" at the Final Tribal Council. I think some of the jurors already resent me, but not because I haven't put my cards on the table.

Kim and Lisa: correct me if I'm wrong, but you two girls who have played the game a bit more in the shadows than your male counterparts sitting beside you. Was that deliberate? And do you think that not having played an in-your-face game is a hindrance (more the jury doesn't know about you) or a benefit (more bombs for you to drop to impress them if you get to speak your peace tonight)?

Bobby Jon, with the jury growing and growing, do you think that players that have deliberately been quiet or withholding at Tribal Council might have their actions come back to haunt them once the tables get turned? Are you one of those players that the jury might resent for not keeping them in the loop by putting some of your cards on the table?

I seem to be the only one saying anything at Tribal tonight. I think deliberately being quiet can actually be a positive in terms of the jury vote, because the jury might be impressed by a "Scooby Doo reveal" at the Final Tribal Council. I think some of the jurors already resent me, but not because I haven't put my cards on the table.

I spoke too soon!

Bobby Jon, with the jury growing and growing, do you think that players that have deliberately been quiet or withholding at Tribal Council might have their actions come back to haunt them once the tables get turned? Are you one of those players that the jury might resent for not keeping them in the loop by putting some of your cards on the table?

I seem to be the only one saying anything at Tribal tonight. I think deliberately being quiet can actually be a positive in terms of the jury vote, because the jury might be impressed by a "Scooby Doo reveal" at the Final Tribal Council. I think some of the jurors already resent me, but not because I haven't put my cards on the table.

Kim and Lisa: correct me if I'm wrong, but you two girls who have played the game a bit more in the shadows than your male counterparts sitting beside you. Was that deliberate? And do you think that not having played an in-your-face game is a hindrance (more the jury doesn't know about you) or a benefit (more bombs for you to drop to impress them if you get to speak your peace tonight)?

I mean, I don't wanna disrespect Lisa but comparing my game to hers... just isn't right. Lisa stuck with one alliance the entire time and I took risks and won challenges and had bothered responding to PMs from people not in my alliance.

I'll read the votes:

http://strandedgaming.com/costarica/are ... /tc15.html

Good luck with whatever the tie-breaker is Kim and Tom.

As expected. Thanks for staying loyal Lisa, no hard feelings Bobby Jon...

And good luck Kim