The Syndicate

DrWilgy wrote:

DharmaHelper wrote:

DrWilgy wrote:
@DH, yeah I glanced at it throughout the day but was never really able to catch up. Didn't think to post because of that, didn't feel that it would contribute anything. Again, I'm sorry that caused worry, didn't really think too much about it.

That was a tactical error on your part.

I hope your cold recovers quickly, and that you otherwise had an excellent day. But in a game sense this move makes the most sense given the information that's available.

And good luck to you DH. You probably won't need it. You aren't unlucky :^)

Linki- March?

In like a lion, out like a lamb?

insertnamehere wrote:Wilgy, I said last night in the chatzy with me, you, and Golden, that I wouldn't be voting for either of you today.

Are you releasing me from this promise?

Do as your heart tells you my friend :^)

Wilgy, do you want people to vote for you?

Without the anti Wilgy rules then not really. I'd like antagonists voted out because they'd cause chaos within the tribe.

With everyone following anti Wilgy rules then yes. I'd be a weak member of the team.

It's possible my reaction was a bit harsh. I just see someone who has expressed loyalty to another tribe, and who might not have openly lied about being silenced, but certainly by all appearances let that lie go on as long as possible.

I feel like we should keep players around who want to be here and have a competitive edge...

Wilgy sounds like he's got a lot on his plate, so his focus wouldn't be here necessarily.

Again it's a shame anyone at all had to go.

I have a feeling that we're going to have to do this every other night when there isn't immunity unfortunately...

Bummer.

Lame.

I doubt very much their tribal had this much intrigue and drama. Nerds can't even win at losing.

Pandemonium broke out at camp, with players scrambling to get their votes in order. It was an early decision that Boomslang was a weak link to some people, including DH.

"Listen, the bottom of the totem pole is only a part of the totem pole. It's the one low enough that dogs can pee on," claimed DH.

"I don't want to be on your totem pole. I'm my own person!"

This seemed like an easy vote. But then Wilgy popped back in from the jungle after going hunting for a very special butterfly that was always out of his grasp.

"I almost got him!" struggled Wilgy.

"And where were you when we were talking?" condemned LoRab.

"Outside playing in the trees. You should try it some time," admitted Wilgy.

Taking this, the tribe marched to their first tribal. “Hi folks!” screamed Scotty Probst, “Welcome to tribal for the first time! Have you met my marmot?"

In the darkness, a marmot flew through the air dashing for various bugs.

"Anyway, it's time to vote out one of your own," Probst gestured to his audience. One by one, the tribe walked up to the confession booth and wrote down a name of a player. After the last person went through the portal, Probst excused himself and dove headfirst into a hole in the ground. The tribe looked stunned. A few seconds later, he emerged from the dias in the back with a jar of votes as if nothing had happened.

“Wow! That was amazing!” hollered speedchuck.

“I know. I know. Now…if anyone has the hidden immunity idol and wishes to play it, you may do so now.”

Everyone looked around warily. But no one moved.

“Ok. Once the votes are read, the decision will be made and the person will be asked to leave the tribal council area immediately. I’ll read the votes.

1st vote:
2nd vote:
3rd vote:
4th vote:
5th vote:
6th vote:
7th vote:
8th vote:
9th vote:
After a strenuous night filled with confusion and annoyance at having to vote out one of their own, Mamana learned through Treemail of the other team’s upheavel.

I'm gonna need everyone on the same page here. Wilgy barely escaped tribal after some very uncool shenanigans. I'm a benevolent King, but not one that suffers many insults or fools. Wilgy, as part of the tribe you're part of what gives us the win or the loss, so I'm willing to do a few things if you are.

The Anti-Wigly rules are temporarily lifted n the following circumstances:

Wilgy participates in challenges to the best of his ability
Wilgy provides food, fire, and shelter to the best of his ability
Wilgy is honest and forthright towards the tribe

If you break any of those rules, or I smell a whiff of you might possibly break one of them, or you misread one of them, or you so much as think sideways, and it's your ass.

I'm going to further explore those rock crags. See if I can see anything that boom didn't see.

The footbridge is new, I like new shit. I'm gonna do that.

Elo, Chuck: Can I interest the 2 of you in BTSC this evning?

Should I go with you lorab?

I've been feeling like my food efforts are terrible. I failed to find fish or coconuts. Does anyone have active skill in food gathering?

No challenge, by the way?

DharmaHelper wrote:The footbridge is new, I like new shit. I'm gonna do that.

Caught my eye too so I'll see you there!

Golden wrote:Should I go with you lorab?

I've been feeling like my food efforts are terrible. I failed to find fish or coconuts. Does anyone have active skill in food gathering?

Extra eyes are always a good thing.

Golden and DH- I think we were slated to do btsc tonight?

Opt_Outside wrote:Golden and DH- I think we were slated to do btsc tonight?

That's what I figure.

Opt_Outside wrote:Golden and DH- I think we were slated to do btsc tonight?

Correct. We must be effectively having a three way because I'm on with dh as well.

Wilgy, I'm glad you survived. You're still just fine in my book.

Golden wrote:

Opt_Outside wrote:Golden and DH- I think we were slated to do btsc tonight?

Correct. We must be effectively having a three way because I'm on with dh as well.

Wilgy, I'm glad you survived. You're still just fine in my book.

To wilgy and everyone else FTR- it's all game talk for me. No real life shade meant whatsoever and I'm sure you're lovely

To Boom - Tough Break.

To Wilgy - I'm glad to have you on the tribe, I'd just be *more* glad if I could reliably count on you as a known quantity.

I'm not surprised MP is gone. He needs to focus on his course work. Having said that, I'm kind of relieved at not having to be against him in this game.

I got food poisoning. It needs to be treated.

Golden wrote:I got food poisoning. It needs to be treated.

I'm so sorry!!! Do you know how we can treat it?

LoRab wrote:

Golden wrote:I got food poisoning. It needs to be treated.

I'm so sorry!!! Do you know how we can treat it?

No. I'll lose hunger thirst and energy more quickly without it being treated.

[center]Challenge #3: Getting Dirty [Strength][/center]
Players square off against another randomly assigned player on the other team to push the other person off the arena into the mud.

Players are given 8 actions- 2 “Hit Lows”, 2 “Hit Highs”, and 4 “Blocks”. Both players will use all 8 actions in whichever order they wish by WRITING IN THREAD and BOLDING your choices. The order and combination of actions dictate the quality of hits.

If a player:
-blocks while the other person hits high/hits low, the attacker rolls a d2.
-hits low while the other player hits high, both players roll a d8.
-hits high while the other player hits high or hits low while the other player hits low, both players roll a d6
-blocks while the other player blocks, both players get 0.

First player to get to 20 points, or whoever has the highest total after using all 8 actions, will knock the other player off the arena (If both players reach/exceed 20 in the same round, win goes to higher number).

First team to reach 4 knock-outs wins immunity for their tribe as well as reward of fishing gear!

**Note that all players will lose 3 energy for participating in this challenge. If a player does not send in actions in a match-up, the opponent wins the knock-out. If neither sends in actions, host will roll for winner.

To sign up, please WRITE IN-THREAD that you wish to participate.
Since this is a 7v7 challenge, 1 player will sit. Once you have signed up, you may not back out.

The battle event will be revealed at end of day, and will proceed in the order that people sign up. Once people start signing up, I will edit this post with the matchups.

1. Opt_Out vs Long Con
2. INH vs SVS
3. speedchuck vs Sorsha
4. LoRab vs DF
5. DH vs Quin
6. DrWilgy vs notsawyer
7. Golden vs Epi

Good luck!

Golden wrote:

LoRab wrote:

Golden wrote:I got food poisoning. It needs to be treated.

I'm so sorry!!! Do you know how we can treat it?

No. I'll lose hunger thirst and energy more quickly without it being treated.

I would suggest that you take a nap in the meantime. IRL, food poisoning is usually a thing time needs to fix. and rest is the only thing. And if you rest, at least you'll lose less rest. We'll make sure you get water and food.

Ok, I suggest it's time to reveal roles, and sit out the weakest. Someone as strong as opt we need. Someone who thinks they are physically weak maybe not?

I'll definitely do this challenge. I've got an advantage that I'll roll d8 and d10 for more powerful hits

Let's talk about strategy of how we should order these hits/blocks

My first thought is that I'll use all four of my hits in a row and hope that I can knock him out right away

Opt_Outside wrote:Let's talk about strategy of how we should order these hits/blocks

First to 20... with your extra rolls... leave your blocks till last? Maybe we all should leave blocks till last?

Opt_Outside wrote:My first thought is that I'll use all four of my hits in a row and hope that I can knock him out right away

Snap!

Yup, I think I'd go offense rather than defense on this one

Marmot in charge of chat rooms

We may want to sit you out golden because the food poisoning may weaken you for the challenge.

DrWilgy wrote:

LoRab wrote:

DrWilgy wrote:

Golden wrote:Did you forget to send in your btsc PM wilgy?

I had to send a PM?

Seriously? You knew you had to send in a PM for the rock. You even posted about it. You also knew there was a discussion about who people were requesting for BTSC, as you acknowledged the discussion.

I knew that there was a btsc going down but I didn't know I had to pm anything for it. I didn't send a pm when I was in btsc with Golden...

@LoRab, the unluckier you consider yourself, then the more lucky good things are! :^)

@DH, that's just unlucky :^(

I know this seems like a post from ages ago, but I was asleep during all this craziness so I just want to say that wilgy, you are smarter than this.

LoRab wrote:Elo, Chuck: Can I interest the 2 of you in BTSC this evning?

Sounds good. I would like BTSC with you , Lorab.

I would also like BTSC wth Wilgy since the rules have been lifted by DH for now. Wilgy? What do you say. I want to talk personally with you and really see where you are at.

LoRab wrote:

Golden wrote:Should I go with you lorab?

I've been feeling like my food efforts are terrible. I failed to find fish or coconuts. Does anyone have active skill in food gathering?

Extra eyes are always a good thing.

I can cook the food if someone brings it to me

Golden wrote:

LoRab wrote:

Golden wrote:I got food poisoning. It needs to be treated.

I'm so sorry!!! Do you know how we can treat it?

No. I'll lose hunger thirst and energy more quickly without it being treated.

I got poisoned as well. I have asked the hose how to treat it.

I'm still not caught up all the way. But I am posting anyway...I am right where Scotty gives us today's challenge. I need to feed my children some breakfast and will be back.

Golden wrote:

LoRab wrote:

Golden wrote:I got food poisoning. It needs to be treated.

I'm so sorry!!! Do you know how we can treat it?

No. I'll lose hunger thirst and energy more quickly without it being treated.

I've got it too, unfortunately. I'm pretty sure it was a result of the Night 2 poll, which listed food poisoning as an option.

Look at the four options.

-blocks while the other person hits high/hits low, the attacker rolls a d2.
-hits low while the other player hits high, both players roll a d8.
-hits high while the other player hits high or hits low while the other player hits low, both players roll a d6
-blocks while the other player blocks, both players get 0.

ONLY ONE OF THESE GIVES THE ATTACKER AN ADVANTAGE

Let's ignore the rest and look at the only one that matters. Blocking a hit.
Now, a D2 isn't that big of a deal. But, only one player is rolling that D2. That's the only strategy we can get out of this. Normal, I'd say that the D2 doesn't matter. Here's why:
For every D2 that one player rolls, the other player will also roll a D2 later. This is because of the even number of hits/blocks that must be used. If one player hits early while the other blocks, than he is down one hit, and the other down one block. This will be rectified at some point with the other player having to hit while the first player blocks.

Is there no way to get ahead then? There is.

FIRST PLAYER to reach 20 wins. We want to be on the right side of the block/hit interaction early, and get that extra D2 if the other player blocks for some reason. They may earn it back later, but we may have already won.
Therefore, attacks are better early. No downside to this. I say everyone uses all of their attacks early on.

So kudos to Golden and Opt_Outside. It's the right idea. Other team will probably do the same, but that just makes it more important that we don't do any early blocking.

Never fear the King is here


After my shower brb

ALright...I am caught up and I am unsure what to do and would like some help. We need to keep the fire going, but I am also very low on energy and poisoned.

I need to rest and stoke the fire. I will not receive food to eat/give to y'all unless the fire is going. So...who can stoke the fire for me while I rest?

I asked the host about how to be treated for this poisoning and he gave me no answer. :/

Any doctors among us? If any of you think you can help the poisoned, please speak up.

As for the challenge, I will participate if you all think its best. But as I have said, I am weak and poisoned atm. But, as far as we know, there are three of us who are poisoned. So...at least two of us will have to participate.

What should we do?

My Stats:

15 Energy, 9 Thirst, and 7 Hunger

I figure that's decent enough where I can afford to participate in today's challenge.

SIGNING UP FOR TODAYS CHALLENGE, JEFFREY

When it comes to challenge strategy, I think putting all of the blocks last could be too easily anticipated by the opposing tribe. I almost feel like randomizing the options and being intentionally unpredictable could work in our favor. I want to hear what people think before deciding anything, of course.

Also, does anyone want to talk to me tonight? I've got two open BTSC slots, and nothing to do this weekend.

insertnamehere wrote: When it comes to challenge strategy, I think putting all of the blocks last could be too easily anticipated by the opposing tribe. I almost feel like randomizing the options and being intentionally unpredictable could work in our favor. I want to hear what people think before deciding anything, of course.

Also, does anyone want to talk to me tonight? I've got two open BTSC slots, and nothing to do this weekend.

I'm in on the BTSC.

As for the challenge strategy, read my post. It does us no good to anticipate the enemy team or try and trick them. None at all. The clear benefit is to use all attacks early.

It's not as nuanced as it looks. Sorry, Scotty.

Golden wrote:I got food poisoning. It needs to be treated.

Heckin' same bro.