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Post by Heinrichs on Oct 26, 2020 12:16:10 GMT -5
I came here to cheer for Matt and Kyle too, but seeing how much support they have right now, I'll instead cheer for Jenn
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Post by william on Oct 26, 2020 12:20:15 GMT -5
Jake: Top 3 pick for me. Really feel this guy knows how to handle himself in an ORG. He is using his reputation in the right way and I think he is a sure merge pick.
Scott: He will be loved, he will be hated. Scott takes me as someone who is going to make people angry for him or angry at him. I feel like Scott will have a strong start but might shoot himself in the foot and just miss merge. Should be fun to watch.
Becki: Hopefully, it's just the video but I want to see you really pop off on camera. You seem really sweet but def are here to play. You will either be an early boot because you did not move fast enough or you will go to the end because people take you as someone who is super innocent. Hoping the best for you moms are heroes <3
Patrick: First off LOVE this video. Hoping for some top tier content from you in the future. You carry yourself well and I think that will score you some great connections right off the bat. Wish I knew more about your game. Hard to say where I think you will end up.
Erica: Super quirky, which is a double-sided thing. If you end up on a tribe that you can gel with you will go places. If not, you could be booted pretty quickly. You seem really nice so if you can really push that you should do well.
Brenden: Love that you are coming off of a quick boot game. You have your head in the right place and know how cruel this game can be. I think you will have a hard time as the game goes on as playing too hard again will probably happen around merge. I see you getting right in the middle of the pack but learning a lot from it and being in a great place for your next org. As always, i love being wrong so surprise me!
Jenn: Oh Jenn. I have played an ORG with you, I have filmed you in an LRG, and I have played with you in a LRG. So I'd like to say I know your game well but here's the thing. I can't. You are always unpredictable and that flips from being a good thing to a bad thing game to game. You are a character and you could definitely go far but I feel like you always end up being you're own worst enemy. If you make people think you are not as chaotic as you really are you should do really well. XTC loves having Survival Challenge people for some reason and now 2 seems to be the new standard haha. VERY curious to see how the Hannah and Jenn dynamic plays out and which one of you would get the forever cursed SC 6th place.
Kyle: I am not quite sure what to make of you other than you seem like you are going to be a lot of fun. I think you are a winning contender for sure just not sure how I see it happening. Looking forward to seeing more of you.
Matt: Maybe a top 3 for me? Top 5 for sure, but regardless towards the top of my list. You have the calm energy about you that I think will make people talk more to you than they really should. What you do with that power will define your game but I feel like you know what you are doing.
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Post by jack on Oct 26, 2020 12:20:51 GMT -5
With respect to the rest of this cast, I'm sure y'all are great and I can't wait to watch you! That being said, I would be remiss to not take this opportunity to wax poetic about two of my favorite allies from Endure 9.
Kyle
I can confirm that everything you see in Kyle's intro video is bang-on, he is unapologetically himself. Will some people be turned off by that? Possibly yes, I think more often than not that will endear itself to people. Some fun things about Kyle that he left out of his intro is he's very, very bad at spelling, and has a surprisingly small vocabulary for a 27-year-old. Anyways, onto the important stuff. Kyle is loyal, to a fault. His primary goal from Endure was to make friends (mission accomplished), and that brand of loyalty definitely may have hindered his gameplay a smidge. Personally I hope he comes into XTC a bit more gamey, he's gotten over the culture shock of playing orgs and I think coming in fully aware of what to expect will help him find longevity. He cares a LOT about what people think about him, which was rough when Endure ended considering the stark dichotomy of the VL opinion to that of his allies like Alicia alluded to, so ideally he's able to discard that this time around. But it's also entirely possible he overcompensates for that to be liked by players AND viewers alike, does too much, and flounders as a result. I see mid-merge in his future at least. Oh and one more thing: Leetz<3.
Matt
The game hasn't started yet and Matt has already made a decision that could completely shake up his trajectory: he put on a shirt. Daigger is so smooth, that's the best way to describe him. He's a Princeton grad, he's super charming, but he's the furthest thing from in your face about it. It's so easy for everyone to just eat it up (I mean, look at him), and I think Matt is absolutely going to thrive in this game. He got mega swap fucked in Endure and 19th place is nowhere near indicative of his ability to play orgs. Like Kyle, I think coming in fresh off Endure knowing what to expect will only benefit Matt, and the good thing for him is I really don't see much he has to improve on, other than playing an idol correctly. Oh yeah, he's totally finding an idol this season too. The combination of innate, well-rounded skill with raw, untapped potential makes Matt such an intriguing player to watch, and I think in XTC we'll see that potential revealed to the world. Endgame for sure, and dare I say winner potential? Oh I do dare indeed.
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Post by samlechner on Oct 26, 2020 13:53:20 GMT -5
Ok Day 2 people!!! (I’m behind, sue me)
Jake- the LEGEND, omg- I’m so excited to watch him play!!! As a xtc10 vet, we heard wonder/horror stories about his domination and I really want to see him do it again. I love big threat energy- 100% would see myself aligning with a player like Jake. I’m rooting for him, but I’m sure his rep will make it tricky for him.
Scott- ok I’m feeling a looooot of first boot energy here. We love two gays from DC back to back tho!!!! But yeah, I just have come to find that people who don’t know survivor at all don’t do well in orgs. They’re almost always first boots because they’re up against absolute super fans of the game. He might make it a few votes, but I’d bet my lucky stars he’s a pre-swap vote out.
Becki- she seems sweet!!! She’s the kind of human I align with when I’m pretending that I’m also good and nice and honest. Her being on the same tribe as Jake and Hannah is going to be so so so so fun (for them, probably not for her). I can see her falling victim to their schemes very easily.
*cue me praying to all the gods for a Jake and Hannah alliance where they literally turn the entire game into a bucket of turmoil and trouble mwahahahah*
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Post by devon on Oct 26, 2020 14:01:22 GMT -5
Jenn had such a good social game with me during Conquest that I was going to bring her to the end even though she was a frontline medical worker and it was the height of the pandemic. And did I mention she voted for me to win? We have no choice but to stan.
Matt and Kyle are gonna do really well. Everyone on that Endure 9 cast were hyper-active...I don't want to say gamebots, but generally reasonable people that were sharp at the game. In a more standard ORG cast (i.e., one with more entertainment-value characters) they could dominate.
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Post by samlechner on Oct 26, 2020 14:09:53 GMT -5
Day 3!!!
OK I JUST WANT TO START TODAY WITH THE COMMENT THAT I AM DESPERATELY STANNING A SHOWMANCE BETWEEN ANDREW AND BRENDEN.
ok anyway
Patrick- a young frat comedy bro .......... I am curious to see what the rest of his tribe looks like bc I don’t see him working with Scott. I also just feel like I would get annoyed by him bc he feels like a LOT to me, so hopefully he can chill out a bit. Maybe I’m biased bc I had my own young frat star ally in xtc and I just think spence is better, idk. I have a feeling he’s gonna show up quick on this tribe as a loud presence and people might not take well to it, idk.
Erica- the line from Hamilton is not “tell them what your name is,” so I was very confused as to where she was coming from in the beginning of her video. The line is “what’s your name, man?” Slightly disappointed that a self proclaimed Hamilton super fan didn’t know, but it is what it is! She seems really sweet, but I worry that she’s going to get eaten alive by some of the bigger players in this game. Frances and Brenden are both going to be big social players, and I just see her getting demolished by them. I think if she gets in good with someone who might be a stronger player and becomes their right hand man (Hamilton reference, I know, I’m great) then she’ll make it further.
Brenden- the way I would die for this man after his 1 minute video oh my god— hugeeeeeeeeee fan already, I hope that he and Frances work together. I hope he showmances Andrew, and so far I hope he wins. He’s my favorite on the cast thus far. The way he’s talking made it seem like he’s learned from the mistakes of his first game, so hopefully he takes it to heart and chills the fuck out in this one!!! So geeked to watch him!!
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Post by samlechner on Oct 26, 2020 14:26:33 GMT -5
Day Four (we made it!!)
Jenn- oh..... my god. I have never been in a VL for my sweet Jenn, but I’m excited that I can be now. After having played a live game with Jenn & a couple org minis......... it’s safe to confirm that she is THE wildest person I’ve ever played with. And that’s including Austin Brear, and we all know how fucking EVERYWHERE I think that man is. Jenn is so unpredictable and so chaotic BUT - I can almost see it working for her on this starting tribe? That tribe is absolutely fucking cracked - those people are going to be the messiest fuckers ever. And she might just thrive in it. Only time will tell. I don’t expect her to make it super far though, unless she’s mellowed out and decides not to randomly spread lies constantly (my experience with her lol)
Kyle- oh what a SWEETIE!! I’ve heard so many good things through the endure grapevine, I really want him to do well this season. I’m only a little sad that I’m not playing alongside him tbh :/ he seems like a straight shooter that people are going to like talking to. I reaaaaaaallly see him hitting it off with Frances, and I hope he does because that alliance?? Oh it’d be cute!!! I think he’ll go far for sure.
Matt- I wonder if Kyle and Matt will be pals if they eventually swap/merge together?? I think they’re both new enough to the community that knowing someone/of someone in a game is still good news for them rather than bad. So I can see it. Anywho- Matt is just adorable. He’s the type of person I would instantly become obsessed with and message my prod chat about much I love him. But he just thwacked us with his charm in that video, so I’m hoping he can dilute it a bit to reduce his threat level. I personally see him as a 7-9 boot because he reminds me of me but I’m probably bitchier :’)
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Post by robbie on Oct 27, 2020 9:18:05 GMT -5
Jake: Super excited to see Jake play! When I was introduced to XTC and ORGS in general, I was provided the link to his board. I only watched his confessionals. It wasn’t just because he was fine, but I thought I’d start with the winner since that’s what I planned on doing lol. He’s going to be fun to watch, but sadly I dont think he will go far. Depending on who’s on his tribe and the tribe dynamic, I see him going out premerge honestly. If he doesn’t, I’ll be shook. If anybody lets him get to the end, he’s automatic winner hands down. Let’s see if he can work his charm this season! I wonder how he and Hannah will get along. I hope his tribe is good at challenges. I want to see Jake in the game as long as possible. Work your magic! Also, this is your third go. at this Jake, do better with the vertical video.
Scott: Love his energy. Is everybody from DC? Oh lord, a scorpio who loves confrontation. This is going to be gold. Scott is going to be so much fun to watch. How have you seen all of those shows, but never seen Survivor, the GOAT of reality tv (close second being flavor of love). I think there’s some pro’s and cons to that. I do recommend watching at least one season, Cagayan, to get a feel for the show (plus it’s a great conversation piece). “You better check yourself if you want to get paid” L O L. So excited to see Scott play.
Becki: Becki with an i. Love it. Lol when she turned the camera and showed her child, I laughed so hard. I wonder if her being a mother will affect her commitment to the game or social game. I hope not because it seems like she’s all in. I can’t imagine having children and playing one of these. If Jake wants to survive, he should get with Becki. She’s also a winner of one of these games. She might not care that he’s won XTC in the past. I love seeing parents find things they enjoy and do them. I try to tell my friends who are parents that they can find time to play one of these games. I’m going to start using Becki as my, “she did it, so can you” to try to get people to apply. Rooting for you Becki!
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Post by Ricky on Oct 27, 2020 10:09:42 GMT -5
CAST REVEAL
Day 5
Today we have one of production's favorite alumni viewers, he's always active in the VL and this season he gets to play again.
We also have two very fun newbies, one of whom is already making a name for himself in the ORG community and the other is a complete newbie to ORGs.
Will these players be able to keep up with the cast?
Thoughts on the these players?
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Post by william on Oct 27, 2020 10:45:23 GMT -5
Shon: I love this energy. You will be a target but you have been one before so that gives you an edge over some of the other returning players. You also have a nice presence and I would be shook if you did not make the merge.
Tito: Hmm... I'll be honest I am just not sold on this player. Don't know anything about his game, and seems a bit scatterbrained. I hope to be wrong but right now, it's an early boot prediction for me.
Racheal: You remind me of one of my favorite players just without the experience. If you can think on your feet I think you would go far and I think you could be the biggest dark horse in this game. I feel like people are going to underestimate you and I hope you recognize that and use that! Consider me a fan.
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Post by gleason on Oct 27, 2020 12:10:33 GMT -5
Shon: LFG! I’m here for his storyline and relate. I think this being his third time, he’s going to really bring it. He needs to downplay the played twice And did well both times thing but I have faith in him! I bet he and Scott will click. Or hate each other. Again, always a mystery.
Tito: love your vodka. I think this game could chew him up and spit him out. I think he’ll remain a question mark for me until the game starts.
Racheal: not much indication of her gameplay. She’s a question mark for me as well. She likes moose. Neat.
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Post by robbie on Oct 27, 2020 21:47:43 GMT -5
Why do I get so excited to see Benji every time the video starts? Lol
Patrick: Really like Pat’s energy right off the bat! I hope since he’s really into tik Tok that we get some iconic confessionals. He might give Frances a run for her money in the tik Tok game. I would love to make this a Patrick Stan account, but it’s already a Hannah/Francis Stan account. Really excited to see Pat play. His energy is captivating and he’s also nice to look at it. Have a blood vs water season next and cast his twin brother or girlfriend with him lol.
Erica: Lol love her intro. I’m always weary of people who say Boston Rob is their favorite player. I get it, but there’s so many other options. I wonder if she’s going to tell people she’s an attorney. I think I’d find that a little intimidating, but if she’s “bad at lying”, then I’m curious to see if she will lie about it. Naturally, I root for people of color so I want to see her do well. I love that she loves Hamilton. I also love that she knows she’s awkward, but I want to see her attempt at lying. After rewatching her video, I see what she was doing with the beginning trying to sing Hamilton lol. I love an awkward person. They’re my favorite. I hope she and Andrew make an “awkward duo” and hit it off. Can’t wait to watch Erica this season.
Brenden: Love Brenden. He doesn’t look like he’s from Iowa. Lol whatever that means. I hope he doesn’t come in too hot this season because I’d like to see hims stay around. Please Brenden, learn from your previous game and chill. I want to root for you, but I feel like you’re going to come in hot again. Please prove me wrong. If he comes in too hot, Frances will make sure he’s gone lol. Hopefully Andrew thinks Brenden is cute and talks some sense into him so he doesn’t come in too hot and put a target on his back. Sending you good vibes. Razzle Dazzle.
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Post by robbie on Oct 27, 2020 22:02:25 GMT -5
Jenn: We have another potential Blood Vs Water Duo.The diversity of this cast is amazing. Props to prod for a diverse cast. I love the clips she shared. She seems like a lot of fun. I know you all brought her back for a reason, and I’m excited to see her play. Also love that she’s a Native American. No choice but to Stan! Kill it Jenn!
Kyle: Not Kyle drinking an energy or white claw or whatever with the name Kyle lol. Very on brand. I love his energy though. Getting major “Bro vibes” even though he doesn’t like sports. LOL at the fact that he left the burp in there. I hope he doesn’t come in too hot and come off as a try hard. I do like that he’s unapologetically himself, but wonder if he can turn it on and off when he needs to. Honestly, I’m not sure how I feel about Kyle. I think he will bring something great to the cast, but I don’t see him winning or going that far. Sorry Kyle. Good luck though.
Matt: I’ve had the pleasure of playing an alias game with Matt and honestly he could potentially be my winner pick this season…Not sure if I want to pick my winner just yet. I think he’s going to right his wrongs and do so much better this season. He has a great social game. I’m a little disappointed in his transition In the video honestly lol. I wanted a little more, but I can truly see him being a potential winner no lie. His video is underwhelming, but I dont have any doubts that he’s going to do well. When he said he can hold his own in any conversation, he was telling no lies. I can’t say it enough, he is going to have a GREAT social game. I also love which tribe he’s in! Please don’t let me down Matt! I am rooting for you. Give us the Brendan Matt duo we deserve.
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Post by robbie on Oct 27, 2020 22:14:51 GMT -5
SHONNNNN: OH MY GERSH! SO EXCITED TO SEE SHON PLAY! Looooove Shon! He reached out to me when I first started playing to let me know he was rooting for me. I will make it clear, this is also a Shon Stan account. I reallllly hope he does well. I think he’s super smart and will do whatever it takes to win. Third times a charm Shon, and I have noooo doubt that you’re going to kill it! I can see the Shon and Matt duo already and I’m here for it. #TeamShon
Tito: Whew Lord. Hot mess express lol. We love to see it. I am really excited to see him play. I hope he stays in the game because he will be a hoot to watch lol but I do see him going early, which is upsetting. I hope you prove me wrong Tito. Good luck Tito.
Rachael: Whew. Love Rachael already! It’s the moose for me. I love that she left her comfort zone and went somewhere new. I am rooting for all newbies. I love her energy. I hope she gives us some super insightful confessionals. I feel like if she connects with her tribe, she could go deep. Good luck on the challenges though Rachael. You’re going to need it girl. As a first time ORG player, I wasn’t ready. Rooting for you Rachel!
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Post by Ricky on Oct 28, 2020 9:36:21 GMT -5
CAST REVEAL
Day 6
Today we have the last of the S9 returners and two newbies, one of which just got voted out of her first game and is ready for her redemption.
We've been talking about having this returner back for some time and can't wait to see what he brings this season. He's ready to make some big moves!
Thoughts on the these players?
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