First Impression Challenge

Sticks and Stones will break your bones
But you can't survive with out them
So pack your modems and your phones
your computer's now your best friend

Find your site, and build a fire
tell stories don't burn the rice
Eat that food so you don't tire
losing immunity will have it's price

In the tribe's first challenge they had to post a picture of themselves and their immunity item in their Tribe's Campsite. They then had to answer five questions, the first tribe to do all of the above, wins immunity

The Unavox (or Pox, or Detox as they like to call themselves) Tribe won the first immunity challenge early this morning before Sanguis could have more than six people post their pictures and answer their questions. So now the Sanguis tribe must trek into the wilderness to find Tribal Council and vote out one of their own!

The Sanguis Tribe Speaks

Because of her lack of involvement in the challenge (mainly due to a recent outside E-Survivor event), the tribe decided that she should go.

So they go into the next challenge down a person. Will that affect their chances? Will they continue to lose?

Shay's Stats

Nickname: Sunshine
Hometown: Middletown, Delaware
age: 24
Favorite Survivor Survivor I: Sean
Favorite Survivor Survivor II: Elisabeth
Animal Identify: Tiger
Animal Identify why: Tigers are feirce and people are threatened by them, but when they are around them they pretend they aren't scared. I will be the intimidator. Tigers are swift and clever at what they do.
If you were on the real survivor, what would your luxury item be? Probably an am/fm radio...music is my life
What one word describes you? Daring

The Luxury Item Race

Like a blazing streak of light
your immunity is now in flight
catch it now or lose it tomorrow
otherwise it'll bring big sorrow

Survivor's not on, but soon will be
and soon one of you will be set free
not by harm or malicious intent
but with your fellow man's content!

Both tribes were given the task to send me a list of all 32 luxury items from Survivor and Survivor II. But there was a catch. One person could only submit 8 and if another tribe mate sent in an item that was on another's list they would have to start all over again. So the race is on!

Both tribes had to start over on the challenge, and Sanguis at one point was within one person in winning this challenge, but Unavox came together once more and won immunity. So the trend continues in the Sanguis camp. Will is stay this way? Or will they rally to win the next challenge! Stay tuned!

Zac Says Goodbye

Because of his lack of involvement with the tribe, they decided that he would be the next one to go. So with a handshake and some hugs he was thrown off the virtual frontier to finally get something to eat!

Zac's Stats

Hometown: Sheboygan, WI
age: 15
Favorite Survivor Survivor I: Gervase
Favorite Survivor Survivor II: Elisabeth
Animal Identify: Wolf
Animal Identify why: At first it attacks in a pack, but when it gets right down to it, it will get they prey with or without fellow members of the pack.

The Reality Challenge

Do you know reality?
Or what it entails?
can you find the secret?
of a tribe that just fails?

Stand up if you do
sit down if you don't
leave the workin to those
who to giving up just won't

The Tribe were given the task to select two people to send in a list of all reality shows currently on television. If more than two people turned in lists, then their tribe was disqualified, if the second person to send in their list sent in a show that the first person did, they were disqualified.

Luckily this time no one was disqualified and only two people from each tribe sent in answers. Jon and Erik from Unavox sent in a combined list of 15 shows. But the come from behind Sanguis Tribe sent in well over 50 answers giving them a much needed immunity.

Erik is Ousted

In a very suprising maneuver by the Unavox Tribe members they picked Erik, one of the most active members to be voted out of the game? Who is the mastermind behind this episode? Who will continue to Survive! Keep watching!

Erik's Stats

Hometown: Watertown, Wisconsin
Age: 20
Favorite S1 castaway: Colleen
Favorite S2 castaway: Colby
Animal i could identify with: Elephant
Why?: Because I'm a hard worker, and generally good-natured. However if someone ticks me off, i could be detrimental to their standing in the game. I do whatever it takes to win, even if it means screwing my alliance.
If you were on the real survivor, what would your luxury item be? Journal and pen. I would have to lie in it though, because I KNOW my tribemates would get nosey.
What one word describes you? Dangerous
What is your strategy once you make the cut? Get myself into a strong alliance before the merge. After the merge, Then anything goes. I will side with whoever takes me the farthest. I am in an alliance only as long as it is convieninet for me.
Scenerio: You are in an alliance, but the game is getting boring (shooting sitting ducks) Do you stay in the alliance? Or do you break it and make it interesting? I would side with whatever side takes me the farthest. If picking off the sitting ducks is whats best for me, I'll do it, but if not, then i might shake things up.

Well, its nice to know i can trust my alliance. I was in an alliance with Laura, Greg, Annie, and Jon. SOMEONE voted against me. If my alliance had KEPT THIER WORD like i did, i think i could have gone all the way. I would have liked to stuck around, and i really have no idea why people voted against me. I did nothing but tell the truth this whole time. However, someone was lying to my face the whole time. I hope whoever it was goes down in flames.

Go Sanguis!!!

Erik

The Chain Question Challenge

Lean on each other,
but not for so long
answer each other
and don't you be wrong

The limits are yours
don't make me step in
your timing is all
and immunity to win!

The Tribe was given ten questions to choose from. The host picked one person to start the chain, they had to answer a question and send the next one on to another teammate. The winner was the tribe who completed the chain first, or the tribe that had the most links at the time limit!

It sounded simple enough, just answer a question and ask another tribe member the next one, but they had no idea what they were getting into. Email failed to deliver sending both tribes scrambling to try and find ways to send the host the answers. Finally they figured out that the campsites (Yahoo Clubs) were still working so they used those. It truly went down to the wire with Unavox completing the chain and Jon answering the final question. Sanguis completed their chain too, but Joe did not answer his question, giving immunity once again to the Unavox Tribe.

Near Disaster

After writing an email to his fellow tribemates telling them that he was sick and about to die, Joe was voted off the Sanguis Tribe. He was promptly lifted away in a helicopter to recover from his injuries at a local hospital.

Joe's Stats

Nickname: Mr. Sandman
Hometown Dayton, OH
Age 19
Animal Identify: serpent
Animal Identify why: In voodoo, the serpent is representative of earth, which I believe is how one should play the game - always in the here-and-now, never losing touch with reality, always observant and ever-vigil.
If you were on the real survivor, what would your luxury item be? Probably my MP3 player packed with Moby
What one word describes you? Sarcastic
What is your strategy once you make the cut? Nothing complicated...just form alliances and do everything possible to defeat the other tribe. Conventional plan but definitely the best way to go.
You are in an alliance, but the game is getting boring. Do you break it and make it interesting? I could totally see myself doing that if I felt it helped me toward the goal of winning. If it would be a move simply to create drama, there'd be no way I'd go for

"I guess there's not really much to say. I mean, I had fun while I was here. I just think that there's only so much I can take of the lying, backstabbing, and idiocy that goes along with people that just don't know how to play the game. I never expected my tribe to be so disorganized and to contain people that were so completely clueless. As proven by our constant defeats, the majority of Sanguis members were far too ignorant to be playing this game. If you want to win, you have to surround yourself with people capable of doing so. Unfortunately, I wasn't given that opportunity.

However, it's difficult to lambast the entire tribe. Phil, dude...my heart goes out to you. Do what you can to make it to the merge even 'cause you're goin' all the way. As for the rest of you, some of you may be decent people, but you have no clue how to be true competitors. The moronic pseudo-bureaucracy you've established will only serve to be your demise.

Also, I feel the need to give serious credit to Unavox. Repeatedly, you guys have kicked our tails and have earned every challenge you've won. I'm in awe of your tribe and really wish I'd been placed there.

So, in closing, I just want to wish the best of luck to those who deserve it. To those who don't, I'll be seein' ya soon!

Peace out, 'cause I am gone."

Joe

The Rat Point Challenge

Some run to exotic places
some are from different races
all together they find their food
but placed in tribes affects their mood

Now only one can win this game
and in that win find their fame
do not dispute, do not cry
your tribe will be waiting near by!

They knew it was coming, they just didn't know when. Well on Day 15, the hammer came down on Sanguis and Unavox.

The Challenge was over in a blink of an eye. Unavox came out with 202 points, and Sanguis had 185 points. So the tribe loses once more and now can go into the merge with only four people, and already uneven

Friends Make a Choice

The Sanguis Tribe, already down to five members, had to choose another member and this time they reluctantly choose Connor knocking the third Wisconsin resident from the game? Is it a conspiracy?

Connor's Stats

Hometown and State: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Age: 16
Favorite Survivor from Season one: Kelly
Favorite Survivor from Season two: Tina
Animal I most identify with: Puppy
Why? I think I am most like a puppy because I am sweet, lovable and playful. As I grow into a dog during the game I will become more helpful and a bigger asset to making sure my tribe mates do well in challenges. I know that my puppy answer makes me sound childish but I am really not. I have played a few games like this before and I have done really well. I hope I get in your game!
If you were on the real survivor, what would your luxury item be? Yahtzee
What one word describes you? Outgoing
What is your strategy once you make the cut? Become likeable enough where people ask me to be in an alliance with them, that way I can't get in trouble for being the alliance leader later on.
Scenerio: You are in an alliance, but the game is getting boring (shooting sitting ducks) Do you stay in the alliance? Or do you break it and make it interesting? It would depend who the people are left in the game. I might form an alliance and break it before it gets boring if I like the person. I think that you should use your morals as much as you can, and if there aren't many people you do like, go with strategy.

Connor's Final Words

I’m So glad that I had a chance to play
And all of you guys were great
I’m not sure what to say
I guess this was just my fate

And unless we would have won
I immediately knew my fire was no longer lit
Every single person was friendly and fun
I’m Really proud how we worked without fits

I’m under the impression that it was a tough vote
I’m lucky to have such great friends
Its even ok to leave on this note
I seriously thought we could make it to the end

Every Person will eventually leave
Except one, so I’m glad I left instead of any of you
Be xtra cautious everyone, don’t deceive
And Don’t get as down and dirty as Sue

I really hoped this wouldn’t come
Its over now though, and I can rest
Never over-react, just play dumb
Now lets so who beats who, and who is the best

Post script, this message has a hidden message. Your final challenge involving me is to find it!

"To days of inspiration,
Playing hookey, making something
Out of nothing, the need
To express -
To communicate,
To going against the grain,
Going insane
Going mad

To loving tension, no pension,
To more than one dimension
To starving for attention
Hating convention, hating
Pretension,
Not to mention of course,
Hating dear old mom and dad

To riding your bike,
Midday past the three
Piece suits -
To Fruits - to no Absolutes -
To absolute - to choice -
To the village voice -
To any passing fad

To being an us - for once -
Instead of a them" - Mark Cohen from Rent

Those are my final words! Te first part is written by me with a hidden message. And the second part is a song whose words I felt were right for the game. Thanks for a great game Sam!

Connor

The Horseshoe Challenge

Scrooges one, and Scrooges all
all but one, destined to fall
Pick them up, knock them down
but be sure, don't wear the crown

Count your wealth, don't let it be
taken from your tribal tree
eat your food, and burn your wood
win your immunity, if you could.

Close only counts in horseshoes, handgranades, and E-Survivor. This time the two tribes had to send their members to www.thespark.com to take the wealth test. They then had to email me the age they will become a millionaire, and their guess at the average age of the opposite tribe's age of becoming a millionaire. The tribe that averages the closest to the real number wins immunity!

Sanguis Wins #2

The challenge came close, Unavox's Team Average was 38.25 while their team guess was 41.25. The Sanguis Tribe's team average was 39.57 while their guess was 36.03, So the result was Unavox 1.68 off while Sanguis was 2.22 off giving Sanguis the much needed immunity. Who will Unavox pick? Who will make it to the merge? Keep going by clicking the next day at the bottom of this page!

In only the second time the Unavox Tribe had to go to Tribal Council they choose Jon from New Jersey to be ousted from the Tribe. So now they go into the merge up by one person? Will they last as a tribe, or will they fall apart? Keep watching!

Jon's Stats

If you were on the real survivor, what would your luxury item be? Hmm... probably a deck of cards
What one word describes you? intelligent
What is your strategy once you make the cut? Get to know everyone, pick a few to ally with, vote
off those I can't stand, even if they're in my alliance (I've done it before, because people didn't play).
Scenerio: YOu are in an alliance, but the game is getting boring (shooting sitting ducks) Do you stay in the alliance? Or do you break it and make it interesting? I think I would do as Michael Norkewicz, who you should DEFINITELY let in if he applied, did in various games. If the side he was not on fell behind after the merge, he would vote with them, and keep it fun. He usually was out quickly because of it, but I'm not going to make it obvious it's me...

Jon's Final Words

"I've been going over that string of votes again, and there's something I just can't figure out... How? I knew this was coming, I figured in all honesty after Erik was voted out that Greg had it in for me, but in the votes, the votes as cast leave only one possibility for one person's vote, and it isn't logical! I'll find out in 3 weeks when this game is over why it wound up as it did, but I just can't help but think that if I had been told everything, I might, just might, have been able to stay alive. Now, my messages to my tribemates in alphabetical order:

Annie: You go girl! You know the plan, now execute it. Sorry I won't be there to help you with it.
Dave: Sorry, but I just couldn't trust you enough to let you in with us.
Greg: Greg, Greg, Greg... I'm hearing that you had issues with my attempt at leadership. I predict a swift end to your stay on the island.
JJ: You just stay under the radar, I'm sure it'll work.
Laura: I don't know what happened in the first vote, and I don't know what happened in the last challenge,
but I get the feeling you expected to be right here. And I get the feeling that you made a mistake in this vote.
Leon: I don't know how you did it, man. Didn't you know you were supposed to be long gone?

And to Sanguis: Joel, Matt, Phil, Trudy, I know we kicked your butts in the tribal stage, and don't even try to deny it, but I think that Arashi is going to be a true merged tribe. And it's a really cool name.

So now in conclusion, to those who voted for me, Greg, Dave, and Leon I expect, For Unavox, Cold Killing Yields 0 Unity. Read between the lines. I'm out."

Jon

The Point Challenge

You're in first place, but sometimes in last
don't lose the race, and don't go too fast
Your enemies may be, the one next to you
alliances crumble, so don't be the fool

Currently there are two different reality shows that will air on a Thursday night. The newly formed tribe must pick who will win Cannonball Run and who will be kicked out of the Big Brother House. They are given 100 points to distribute any way they wish (but they have to have at least 1 point on each selection). The highest points wins immunity!

Trudy Wins!

By putting 96 points on Kent being voted out, and 1 point on Hip Hop with Pop to win Cannonball Run, Trudy wins the immunity challenge. How will this change people's voting? Or will it change it at all? Keep tuned in to this game to find out.

First Person Voted at Merge!

The tribes came together in a very very tense tribal council as the new Arashi Tribe voted Phil out. Could this be a trend? Keep watching!

Phil's Stats

Nickname: LoganStarSeeker
Hometown: Pearl River, New York
age: 19
Favorite Survivor Survivor I Colleen
Favorite Survivor Survivor II Elisabeth
Animal Identify Cat
Animal Identify why They are stealth animals, who are loving, yet can be killers at the same time. They are the type that lays low, until it is the right time to pounce and move. To go for the kill only when teh time is right, but still be smart enough to avoid being killed.
If you were on the real survivor, what would your luxury item be? Probably be a photo album with pictures of all my friends, or my journal and pen
What one word describes you? Different
What is your strategy once you make the cut? Just to survive, do what i have too, and if i get voted off, i do, cause i am only here to have fun
Scenerio: You are in an alliance, but the game is getting boring (shooting sitting ducks) Do you stay in the alliance? Or do you break it and make it interesting? I would definitely break it. I like to spice things up, have a little fun, regradless of the consequences, monotony is boring

Phil's Final Words

Well this was a surprise to me definitely. I didn't expect to be just voted off like this. I geuss I was more of a threat than I could ever think I was. I seem to be more like my two favorites Colleen and Elisabeth, then I could imagine. Well I really don't know how to start this off. Well I was told by a former Arashi Member...about how they were gonna vote someone for else, and how this person when the votes were coming in, he couldnt think for himself and he followed the rest and voted for me. Talk about a independent thinker there.

Well enough about that. I would like to say Thank You all so much, or almost everyone. To Trudy....you made this game worth it too me, our talks over coffee and tea in the early hours, I even told you when I was going out and dancing, and I have even more news. Thank you for listening to me complain about guys, and the problems I was having in my life. I have never met you or seen you in person, but let me say you are the most beuatiful person to me, and I really do love you. Matt....The Captain, and you were. Thanks for your help with everything, and being here for me. Joel....thanks for talking about Anime and everything, you were a great person, and still are a great friend. And to the one Unavox member that really talked to me, Javier......Lets just say I didnt feel so alone, knowing that I had someone like me, and I geuss Oracle didnt see this coming. To the other people, most of you I don't even know your name. Thank you for picking me last second, and remember, BEING A INDEPENDENT THINKER IS A GOOD THING! I dont want to sound evil or mad, but in one sense I am, in another I really don't care. I always feel better writing my emotions on paper.

The my former Sanguis members, I really do wish you the best of luck in this game. Remember Sitting Duck may be gone, but Target still remains. You know my name and email, don't be afraid to write. And one more thank you, and the words of one of my teammates. "Remember that I am always here if you need someone to talk too." Thank you once again Trudy, Matt, Joel, and Javier. I do love you all, if that means anything. Best of luck to whoever wins.

"You will find the truth within my song....No more Crying....I want to hear your laugh again....Now if only I could take your place...." The Corrs - No More Crying

Phil Lombardi

The Friend Challenge

Give me a hollar, give me a ring
give them a dollar, with you they bring
You won't soon forget, and always remember
those who can't stop, as your final sender.

This time the nine remaining players had to get some special help from their friends. They had to get as many people to email the host as possible. Each individual email got them a point. The person with the most points at the end, wins.

Here are the results

Laura 0 email
Greg 1 email
Annie 5 emails
Dave 7 emails
Javier 13 emails
Matt `16 emails
Joel 17 emails
Trudy 19 emails
Leon 33 emails

So Leon won himself his first immunity challenge as they must go to Tribal Council to vote out yet another!

Intense Tribal Council.

With each council bringing the castaways closer and closer to the finale, each Council is becoming increasingly difficult for each member, both mentally and strategically. But this time the Arashi Tribe chose Trudy as their one to be voted out. Will the members continue to oust along Tribal Lines? Or will those lines finally disappear into one merged tribe? Keep watching to find out.

Trudy's Stats

Hometown: Texas
age: 54
Favorite Survivor Survivor I: Gretchen
Favorite Survivor Survivor II: Maralyn
Animal Identify: Cat
Animal Identify why: I am fun loving, independent, self confident,intelligent and know when to depend on others

Trudy's Final Words

First I want to say, you have a good game Sam. I enjoyed playing and competing in it. I wanted to play longer but it was not up to me but the powers that be. I met some good people in my original tribe Sanguis and regretted the loss of each one that had to leave.

Unfortunately, after the merge I was greeted with rather rude awakennings and never given a chance to really meet and get to know my new tribemates. So here I am, all alone in the jury room.

To Matt & Joel and Phil & Connor(if your still out there), you guys were great. And to the
others of Arisha maybe I will get a chance to meet you soon. I'm just around the cornor in the
jury room. :)

Have fun everyone and remember in this game what is isn't and what isn't is.

Trudy
Sanguis Arashi

The Link Challenge

Some come with gold and silver
some come with beauty's sliver
But you may come with what you like
when you take immunity's hike!

In this challenge the individual tribe members had to find ten different items on the web in a sort of scavenger hunt.

Six of the remaining members turned in ten links, but ultimately Matt was the first to send his in. Could this have been a must win situation for him? Or is Sanguis safe? Keep watching.

Another Tribal Council

In a strange twist of fate the Arashi Tribe voted off Annie, who was on the Unavox Tribe before the merge. Has voting patterns changed? Did Tribal Lines Disappear?

Annie's Stats

Hometown: Houston, TX
Age: 43
Who was your favorite Survivor on Survivor 1: Rudy
Who was your favorite Survivor on Survivor 2: Colby
If you could identify the way you would play the game, which animal would you identify with? a cat
Why a cat you ask? Cats are amusing, sly, fast, they purr when stroked (lol) and I just plain like cats.
If you were on the real survivor, what would your luxury item be? A DECK OF CARDS
What one word describes you? FUNNY
What is your strategy once you make the cut? JOIN AN ALLIANCE WITH SEVERAL PEOPLE. I'LL PROBABLY WON'T JOIN IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE I NEED TO GET A FEEL FOR THE PLAYERS.
Scenerio: You are in an alliance, but the game is getting boring (shooting sitting ducks) Do you stay in the alliance? Or do you break it and make it interesting? HMMM..INTERESTING QUESTIONS. THAT WOULD DEPEND ON HOW SECURE I FELT MY POSITION TO BE. ARE THERE OTHERS THAT WOULD BE VOTED OUT BEFORE ME OR WOULD THE 'FORMER ALLIANCE' MEMBERS BE OUT FOR BLOOD?

Final Words

Well, interesting isn't quite the word I'd use to describe this game. It's not the game itself, Sam, but the participants. Never have I encountered the type of game playing that has gone on so far and I hope I don't again.

I'm not going to name any names except for the 'Karen' person. Which ever of you sent those letters is playing a devious and cowardly game in my opinion. Too bad you can't seem to play on your own merits instead of trying to knock someone else down. I hope you get what you so desperately desire..NOT! :)

I leave this game with a lighter heart knowing I don't need to think about it anymore. I hope to meet up with some of you again to play another game.

Those of you that have played fairly...good luck to you. Those of you that haven't...bite me...lol. JK

Sam, good game. Maybe I'll sign up again sometime if you'll have me!

And this folks, is the final episode of As The Rat Turns.

I'm out........Annie

The Personal Rat Point Challenge

They've been saving up for quite a while and now they've been used again.

The challenge went as follows, Laura 26 points, Joel 30, Javier 40, Leon 46, Matt 79, Greg 90, and Dave 96 points winning himself immunity. Who will survivor this round?

Another One Bites the Dust

This time the dwindling tribe choose Joel to be kicked out of the tribe and into the jury box. This decision was mainly due to his last ditch efforts to stay in the game (see rat points)

Joel's Stats

Hometown: Houston, Tx
age: 31
Favorite Survivor Survivor I: Jenna
Favorite Survivor Survivor II: Elisabeth
Animal Identify: Killer Whale
Animal Identify why: They pretend to be playful giants when hunting seal. Feining to be beached when snap! A fatal blow fills the stomache.
If you were on the real survivor, what would your luxury item be? Gameboy
What one word describes you? ecclectic
What is your strategy once you make the cut? Teamwork
Scenerio: You are in an alliance, but the game is getting boring (shooting sitting ducks) Do you stay in the
alliance? Or do you break it and make it interesting?That depends on the alliance. If the others are worth my while then I would stay. If they are just being bullies I would mix it up. An alliance is just like any other tool that will help get you to the top. If it stops working then it has to be changed or discarded.

Joel's Final Words

Well, you all finally did it. You finally voted off the last Texan. Unfortunately, you can not get rid of us that easily. We are all on the jury. This was my first time to play; I had a fun time. I am glad to have made the friends I did. No more aces up my sleeve. No more tricks. My hand is done, and the last card I have to play is a thank you card. Trudy: Thanks for teaching me to play with integrity. Phil: You are such a cool cat! I wish you the best. Connor: It's too bad we got to know each other too late in the game. Shay: You're a real doll! Matt: It was so obvious that we mutually used each other. Go as far as you can in the game. I respect you and had fun scheming with you
late into the night. Give them a run for thier money! Javier: I am glad to have met a countryman of a home that is lost to me. Laura: I AM NOT OLD! Dave and Greg: "I am hurt. A plague o' both your houses! I am sped."
-- Mercutio, Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 3.

For all my new friends:
When shall we three meet again?
In thunder, lightning, or in rain?
When the hurlyburly's done,
When the battle's lost and won.
That will be ere the set of sun.
-- The witches, Macbeth, Act 1 Scene 1

The Logo Challenge

This challenge has always been a favorite of mine, all you have to do is make an E-Survivor logo. The Host has a panel of five judges who then look at each one and decides how the ranks should go. The best logo wins immunity!

Leon wins immunity

And Yet, Another One Bites the Dust

This time Laura, the last standing female in E-Survivor VI has fallen to the tribal council votes. She partly wanted this, denying the chance to vote for another one of her good friends on the Arashi Tribe.

Laura's Stats

Name: Laura,
State and city: Lawrence, Kansas
Age: 18
Fav. survivor from 1st season: Colleen
Fav. survivor from 2nd season: Elisabeth
I would be a cat.
I tend to be a loner and take care of myself, but when
I'm needed or it is to my advantage I can be very
friendly and sociable.

Laura's Final Words

I wanted this, it was not fair to everyone else if I made it farther then them. I wish you all the best of luck, and you can talk to me when I'm online and email me anytime.

The Reversi Challenge

This time around the final four members had to square off against each other in a game of Reversi. The first round consisted of Leon vs. Javier and Greg vs. Dave.

The first round consisted of two forfeits, but the second game was played and Dave came out the winner of his first Immunity.

He asked for it,

He was going out of town, so he asked his fellow tribe mates to do the good thing and vote him out. So they complied. Greg is now the 13th person out of E-Survivor VI and only three are left!

Greg's Final Words

First of all Sam, I want to tell you that this was one FUN game! This was my first real E-Survivor game, the host in the other game quit. You have done an excellent job! I was surprised that I made it this far. Our tribe was really together when it came to the various challenges. We really kicked Sanguis' ass! They didn't even stand a chance!

And now a message to all of the players that I've met in this game.

Erik, I had a blast taking you out of the game!! You thought that you had everything figured out, but somehow a knife came outta nowhere and stabbed you right where it hurt. You deserved it man! You're not gonna make it far as an All-Star...LOL.

Jon, you're an immature little boy. Your excuse is that your mind has not fully developed yet....LOL. I lasted much longer than you did....HAHAHAHA! At least I made the jury! Poor Jonny, his little plan didn't work, and he goes crying home like a baby. GROW UP!!

Annie, I know we got off on the wrong foot, and I'm sure that you didn't intend on getting caught up in Erik and Jon's little scandal. I'm sorry if I said anything wrong to you, I'm sure you're a GREAT person...I loved the "As The Rat Turns" episodes....LOL.

The only person that I talked with from Sanguis was Matt. Matt, you seemed like a nice person....you made it further than all of the other Sanguis'....and I give you full credit for that, eventhough you hurt me in your final words.....lol. Everything's cool.

And now my tribe......

Laura, you were a great player and I hope everything is going well in your life now. You really helped us take down the "sharks"....lol. These are "Shark-Free" waters now...lol.

To the three remaining guys....Leon, Dave, and Javier.....just remember that you all worked VERY hard to get here, and you all deserve to win. We proved that our alliance was truly united, and we could never be broken. In that sense, we all won!

With that said, I bid you adieu......

See ya in the jury......

Greg

The Speed Challenge

Each tribe member was given three sentences to type as fast as they could. The winner would be the one who could do it the fastest.

Javier came in with over 20 seconds, Leon had 14 seconds, and Dave came in with just over 10 seconds winning himself immunity and the chance to send the 14th player home.

Dave's Decision

Dave chose Leon to be with him in the final two sending Javier packing from the virtual frontier. Now the fate of these two men are up to a jury of their peers. Who will win the fake million? Who will walk away with the no-money? Who will survive?

Javier's Final Words

Just what I have been waiting for, writing my final words…and finally saying what I want to say….

After more than a month of staying up late at night and 60 plus cigarette packs… I finally say goodbye.

Well, I always knew I wouldn’t become the last man standing in E-survivor 6. In fact, I really did not intend to. I came into the game without a plan, and without knowing anyone. I just wanted to know what it’s like to play an online survivor game. My personal goal was JUST to reach the merge. That’s it. I never really thought I’d make it this far. I never planned to be in an alliance, but I was just lucky that someone took me in, and along the way I have gained new friends. that’s the most rewarding thing I got from this game. As for what I do not like about the game: Some people took things too personally as in Hello?!?!?!? This is only a game…and an ONLINE one at that???

I’d say that the factors that took me this far were (1) I got into a very good and dedicated tribe, (2) I did not get into any serious conflict with anyone, (3) I was just being myself (4) I did not scheme… but instead strategized and analyzed situations… ( my co-unavox can attest to that) and (5) I am a man of my word . I’m more than satisfied to have been the “BRONZE” medallist in this game. Final three? 2 personal back-to-back Immunities. Just 2 votes against me in the entire game (1 to be exact, since I didn’t get to vote once) So…. Not very bad, I must say.

Sam: thank you for taking me into the game and for being a very good host. And I just have to thank you for the logo challenge…. That really got me into computer art and photo manipulation. Now I’m making a lot of art works. If not for that challenge, I guess I’d still be stuck with just scanning and cropping pictures. J

To The Sanguis tribe members who were voted off before the merge: I’m so sorry that our Unavox’s victory was the cause of your demise. In any way you look at it, and you can’t deny it… We are the better tribe!

Erik: Boy oh boy. You were scheming from the start. I know you thought of trying to vote me of first because of a simple shallow reason, that I’m in different time zone. Well, never underestimate someone from a different timezone, especially when his biological clock is almost the same as that of the Westerners. I’m an insomniac. That got me far. And you didn’t!

Jon: I really am irritated at you at first. Unapproachable. Immature. But hey you’re still a kid. And you have a lot of growing up to do. Well, I finally got to at least talk to you several times, and I must say that I know you’ll be a fine young man someday. You have redeemed yourself to me. And I am glad to have played the game with you.

Phil: It’s so great to know you. You’re one cool dude. You’re one of my favorites in the game. Although we only get to play the game for 3 days, it was really nice to become your friend. I must admit, you were not to go at that time. But at the last minute we decided to just vote you off, because our target got immunity…and one of our former tribe mates was really trying to stir things up.

Trudy: Never really got to know you. But it was nice to play the game with you even if it was just for a little while. I can’t say I’ll see you in other games, because I know this will be my first and last. But I do hope you enjoy each day. You were the first jury member… I am the last. J

Jerri Manthey ooopss… I mean Annie: Of all the people in the tribe, I think you are the most scheming and untrustworthy person. I am not mad at you or anything. It’s just what I have observed in the game. You’re manipulative. By the way, you’re waaaay too old to be acting like Jerri, so just stop it. I’m sorry if I have to say what I have said to you. But that’s the truth. It may hurt, but I couldn’t care less. All your efforts to disband the “Anti-Sharks” were laid to
waste. You couldn’t even cut it, what a shame!

Joel: Well, what can I say? It was so relieved that I got to know someone who I shared something in common with. I have kept my promise to shield you from the Tribal Council for as long as I could. After Phil, It was supposed to have been you… and even the TC after. But I just couldn’t save you anymore, when practically everyone wanted you out. That, I’m sorry for. So when do you want to start our language lessons? Just IM me J I’ll be seeing you more when I ease up on my school load.

Matt: We didn’t leave you as the last Sanguis memberbecause we thought you were the least threatening, we left you because you were just the only one… left. So I guess, you really didn’t have anything to feel good about being the last Sanguis. We never got to talk. It was just hi’s and hello’s… and I guess it’ll be just that. It’s nice playing the game with you. Regarding your thoughts on me in your final words, FYI I was not under the radar… I have been very active, I just don’t talk to you. You’re instinct about me not staying longer… well it is true, but who go to the final three anyway? definitely not you ! The secret alliances forming all around me ? I couldn’t care less. As long as a Unavox wins, that will be enough. And about “trying to make friends and then kick them away won't work in your favor” … well sorry hunny but I really not to make friends with people here. Win or lose, I like them. It just so happened that you were not one of them. You seem to can’t handle the fact that you didn’t make it far. Well, get over it… or die from it.

Laura: Well, you know what I’m gonna say. You are the resident “Muse of E-Survivor 6!” hahahaha ! have to admit that you’re moodiness irritates me sometimes, but no harm done. You probably know that already. You go girl !

Greg: I was so sad when you said you have to leave the game, due to personal reasons. I just hope to see you more after the game is over and when you’re finally free. You are one good guy. I am honored to have played the game with you. You have proven yourself to be an invaluable member of the tribe.

and lastly to the final two:

Leon: You’re way lucky ! Well, you know what I mean… they have tried to get rid of you several times. It didn’t work. Look where it got you? You’re in the final two. Man! Such a good player! You deserve to be in the final two. By the way I haven’t really left the Island... remember, I really do live in an Island. Hehehehe.

Dave: Thank you for voting me off. Really! I have no bad feelings about it. In fact, it was more of a complement for me since I know (honestly), that it only proves that if, chances are, I’d be sitting beside you now. I will definitely win the game. Besides, I really wanted to go too… and you have released me…. Now I want to sleep. But nevertheless, you are a good player too. You deserve to be in the final two.

And to our infamous Karen and Not Karen Donahue: Whoever you are. You never succeeded in breaking Unavox’s bond. You’re actions where that of desperation and cowardice. Next time, keep off where you are not wanted.

To whoever wins. Leon or Dave. I will not be judging based on who I got to bond with the most or who I always get to talk to. Since we have played the game from the start, that will have a big significance to my decision. Plus of course your answer to the jurys’ questions. Apart from that, you two will start from scratch with me. I want to be fair to both of you. But I guess, who really wins wouldn’t matter to me…. What matters is that the winner is a “Anti-Shark” Unavoxer. And that was our goal. So just, remember, like what Elisabeth Filarski said: “your fate lies in the hands of people who think they are better”.

It was really fun to play this game. I had more than a great time. And I am happy to have been a part of E-Survivor. Now I have to attend to several product endorsements and movie offers… This is what I like, the perks of being an E-survivor !

Trudy's Question

When did you make your pack with each other to be the final 2, and what did you tell the others in your alliance when they ask you what you had planned for the final 4.

Dave's Answer

The funny thing is Leon and I never even spoke to each other about being in the final two. There was no pact and no secret alliance. It just happened. Our tribe was most unique in this way. Our main goal was to get the 5 non-sharks into the end game. Once that happened, Laura and then Mike asked to leave on their own terms. That just left Leon, Javier, and I. A most pleasant experience actually and one that will probably never be duplicated.

Leons Answer

I know this is going to sound hard to believe, but Dave and I did not make any pact. Once we eliminated Sanguis, Laura requested to be voted out, and in that TC, she received all of the votes. At the following TC, Greg wanted to be voted out because he was going out of town, he even voted for himself. And when it came to the final immunity challenge, I had no clue that Dave would pick Javier. I’m sure he had his reasons though.

Annie's Question

What was your strategy for this game?

Dave's Answer

In the beginning, I was just going to do my best to win challenges and go with the people that I bonded with. You would have been one of those people Annie but my strategy was forced to change in response to the wicked wicked ways of the shark boys. When Erik and Jon decided to run their little scam behind my and others backs, we were forced to adapt. I was fortunate in that certain people in the game felt me worth saving. My strategy from that point forward was to honor the agreement the 5 of us made and get us to be the last 5. Unfortunately, you got caught in the middle.

Leon's Answer

At the beginning of the game, I was the only one from Unavox that couldn’t get online as much as everyone else. I felt at a disadvantage for that reason. Then
Greg hooked me up with him, Laura, Javier, and Dave. Our group of 5 remained strong throughout many TC’s. Sorry we had to vote you out Annie. And when it came towards the end, if was basically everyone for themselves. We had no alliances when it came down to the finals. In summary, my strategy was to lay low for awhile, form a strong alliance, compete hard and try to win as many immunity challenges as I could. I won 1...Yahoo

Joel's Question

If you could relive the game, what would you have done differently?

Dave's Answer

I don't think I would have done anything differently. I played a couple of dirty tricks on nice people in the interest of learning what I could about the other player's plans. I did this as part of the overall strategy the 5 non-sharks had agreed upon. I feel bad about having deceived certain people but I was always loyal to the first alliance I had.

Leon's Answer

I would’ve tried to win more immunity challenges.

Matt's Question

Why do you think you should be the Ultimate E-Survivor? If you were not in the Final Two, who would you like to see in your place and why?

Dave's Answer

: I think that I have played this game as well as anybody. I worked hard to help our tribe to win challenges so that we could be in this position. I swallowed my personal ethics for the chance to win the million (cyber dollars) J I held on through a very lengthy, difficult game and feel that that qualifies me to be the Ultimate E-Survivor. If I were not here, I would like Annie to take my place. I think she was a heck of a competitor and could easily have been here if the young boys hadn't screwed her. She is bright, sneaky, and hard-working and would have easily been a favorite to make it to the end under different circumstances

Leon's Answer

I would like to be the Ultimate E-Survivor because I worked hard in the team and personal challenges. I didn’t get mixed up in any lies or I didn’t backstab anyone. I believe that I played the game hard and fair.

Laura's Question

How did you get to the final two

Dave's Answer

Honestly, I think it was a lot of luck. You and Greg needing to drop out helped a lot. I owe Greg a big debt for bringing me in on the nasty boys' plan in the first place. Without him, I wouldn't have made it to the merge much less the final two. Other than that, I think I just hung in there and did the best I could and things fell into place. Plus, I did implement a couple of sneaky moves to help my cause. ;-)

Leon's Answer

I got to the final two by forming a strong alliance with friends and winning team and personal immunity challenges. Unavox ROX!!! A little luck was involved when it came down to the final three. I didn’t know who Dave was gonna pick.

Greg's Question

Name one thing that you would go back and change (if possible), and why??

Dave's Answer

I don't think I would have formed a false alliance with Annie and Matt. That is the thing I most regret because I hurt people and damaged their trust in me. At the time, I felt that it was absolutely necessary to ensure my survival but as the game went on, I think I might have been wrong. It probably wasn't necessary and to hurt people who trusted me unnecessarily is a bad thing.

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Leon's Answer

I wish I would’ve been online more in the beginning of the game

Javier's Question

What are your lowest points in the game, your weaknesses? why do you think that the person sitting next to you is better than you and is more deserving to win E-survivor 6? Among the Jury in-front of you, who do you dislike the most? why ? Who do you like the most? Why ?

Dave's Answer

In this game, I misjudged a couple of people. I thought I was safe with Erik and Jon when they were actually planning to dump me. I misjudged Annie by thinking she was a part of that. I should have been smarter early on. I don't think that Leon is necessarily more deserving but he might be considered better because he never stooped to the levels I did. Not a better player, but a better person. He just played and rode with the punches and has made it to the end. Riding below the radar worked for him.

This is not a suck up answer but I don't dislike any of the people on the jury. I probably know Joel least and he did have some unkind words to say but I don't blame him. Even though he was wrong about me not being able to make my own decisions. I decided which group to vote with and that decision is why I am here now. I had a bad experience with Trudy in another game and was leery of her and wanted her gone at the first opportunity. But that was out of respect for her abilities as a player not dislike. The former Unavox people were some of the best I have ever played with. Laura, Greg, Javier, Annie, and Leon were amazing to be teamed up with. There was only one instance of angry words and it was minor and over right away. I still am amazed at how nice everyone was and how well we all got along. Who I like the most is a tough one as well. I would have to say Greg and Annie. Greg, because he saved my ass back when just out of a sense of what was right and Annie, because I have since found out that she is a wonderful human being and was able to forgive me for my evil ways. Forgiveness is a true sign of a gentle spirit.

This is not a suck up answer but I don't dislike any of the people on the jury. I probably know Joel least and he did have some unkind words to say but I don't blame him. Even though he was wrong about me not being able to make my own decisions. I decided which group to vote with and that decision is why I am here now. I had a bad experience with Trudy in another game and was leery of her and wanted her gone at the first opportunity. But that was out of respect for her abilities as a player not dislike. The former Unavox people were some of the best I have ever played with. Laura, Greg, Javier, Annie, and Leon were amazing to be teamed up with. There was only one instance of angry words and it was minor and over right away. I still am amazed at how nice everyone was and how well we all got along. Who I like the most is a tough one as well. I would have to say Greg and Annie. Greg, because he saved my ass back when just out of a sense of what was right and Annie, because I have since found out that she is a wonderful human being and was able to forgive me for my evil ways. Forgiveness is a true sign of a gentle spirit.

Leon's Answer

Well my lowest point was the first tribal council for Unavox.....LOL. Day 9 I think, I almost got voted out. That made me feel a little vulnerable in the game for awhile. Dave has been a very strong competitor from the beginning. He has helped in every single challenge, plus he’s won 2 personal immunities. That’s awesome!!
In the jury, I don’t dislike anybody. Most of them are friends, some of them I never chatted with, therefore I can’t answer that question. In the jury, I’d say my fave was Greg because he saved me earlier in the game and brought me on board his alliance. Too bad we had to vote you out. :(

Dave's Statement

Well....this has been a very interesting time. We have had our share of twists and turns, plots, secret messages, and backstabbings. And now we come to the end of this crazy adventure. I feel good that I am sitting here in front of you. You were all very good players and any of you could have easily been sitting here instead of me. Fate does some crazy things. I am not going to make any last minute pleas for myself. I am sure most of you already know what you are going to do. Instead, I am going to take this time to thank some people.

The 4 of you that were in the Non-shark alliance with me are 4 of the nicest people I have ever met in an online game. Laura, Greg, Leon, Javier, I still shake my head in wonder that we never turned on each other. That is the best part of the game for me. Thank you all for that.

Annie, I treated you badly. I apologize. It was necessary but that doesn't make me feel any better about it. Don't let my game behaivor change your basic belief in the goodness of people. Regardless of the outcome, I consider you a friend. Dinner is on me.

To the Sanguis people. Trudy, you had to go because you were too good of a player. You kept winning immunity and that scared me. Matt and Joel. I am sorry if what I did damaged your trust in your fellow human beings. It was never personal, just part of the game. I would be honored to compete with or against any of you in the future. My hats off to the producers, the host, and most of all the players. This has been the best game I have had the pleasure to participate in.

That's all. Thank you again for a great experience. I can't wait to get off
this island, take a long, hot shower, drink a cold beer and dive face first
into the biggest, thickest, juiciest steak I can find.

I don't really have much to say except that this game has been a blast! I've met many nice people from all over the world. To the jury, the game is in your hands now. I'm sure you'll choose wisely.

Trudy

My vote is for Leon.

Dave admitted that he lied, back stabbed and treated people badly. I do not condsider these qualities of a winner. So this is not so much as a vote for Leon but more of a vote against Dave.

Annie

My vote is for Leon.

The reason I'm voting for Leon goes back to the deceipt of Dave. I LIKE Dave but I just can't in good conscience vote for him to win. I believe Leon doesn't care for me either but he never tried anything tricky against me so I feel he is more deserving to win.

Joel

My vote is for Dave. I know all the plots and scemes were part of the game. That's why I played the way I did. I had fun too. No hard feelings. I am voting for Dave because the evidence of his playng the game well is apparent. Leon, nothing personal, but your single paragraph tells me nothing, but that you really don't care who gets the prize. In e-Survivor one must make connections as best as one can. Your connections may have been in Instant messaging or in personal e-mails but since I was never a recipient of those communiques I have no substance to vote for you. Dave had a good web-presence. He returned messages when I sent out; he participated in the piddly surveys; he even sent me a note of compassionate consideration for my feigning of "personal needs" to be removed from the game. I think winners in life and in the game are people who make connections and relate to people. The Internet is a wonderful way to touch globally. Dave was loyal to his committments, did not make promises he could not keep, and played the game. I am a generous person, but I give only to those who ask.

Matt

First of all, let me thank Sam again for allowing me to play in this E-Survivor game. Upon my boot from the game, I decided that my vote would be for Leon to win the game, if he would make it to the finals. I further considered my reasoning, and I've determined several things about the E-Survivor VI finalists. Leon was nearly voted out in three tribal councils. He played the game relatively well, and managed to stay in despite the small problems that he had faced early on. Yet, it was Leon who missed several immunity challenges. It was Leon who did not participate in the earlier stages of the game and had a great chance of leaving in Unavox Tribal Council One and Two. Still, he was one of the most friendly people from his tribe. He was honest and kind, and played the game how it is supposed to be played. Just like many other Survivor games, the nice guy doesn't always win. On the other hand, Dave played the game like the Ultimate Survivor. He knew what he was doing, and would betray several players to win the game at any cost. Well, even though Dave played the game unethically at points, he participated like a true competitor. In my mind, Dave deserves to win this game because he played the game out in his head beforehand. Thanks again for allowing me to play the game, Sam. My vote is for Dave to win this game. He thoroughly answered the questions from the jury, whereas Leon didn't completely answer all of the questions. Good job to both of you!!! You both deserve to win this game in several different ways.

Laura

My vote goes to Dave. I know him better then I know Leon and I just feel he deserves to win. Sorry Leon, I think you just stayed under the radar for most of the game and thats more avoiding the game then playing it in my mind.

Greg

This is a very tough choice, but I'm voting for LEON to win. Dave, don't take it personally, you've played a great game. I still can't believe that Leon came back from the brink of elimination on day 9 to make it to the final 2!!!! That's an E-Survivor in my mind. Way to go Leon, I hope you win.

Javier

With regards to the 2 finalist's answers to the juries' questions... dave answered them all better than leon. BUT with the final statements. Leon made a simple but direct to the point speech which i like better than a long one with people's names on it... kinda sound like boot-licking, if i might add. So leon gets my points for that.

With regards to their over-all performance, Leon went into trouble by getting more votes against him than Dave. But Dave said so himself, that he did a little backstabbing. and i dont like that. So Leon gets my point for that as well... Plus Leon, Greg and I (as far as I know) planned to remain in the final three), As a man of my word, Leon Gets MY FINAL VOTE TO WIN THE TITLE OF E-SURVIVOR.

To Dave: You did a great job playing the game. It was an honor to play it with you. My vote goes to leon, but it doesnt mean that its an act of vengeance since you voted me off. its just an obligation to the people i pledged my allegiance to. Good Luck!

Leon: Man, I like your name! It's so sexy! hehehehe. anyway, goodluck to you. You deserve to be up there. :)

Dave's Final Words

Sam,
Let me start by saying that you were a great host. I have been in a lot of these games and they have had some great hosts but I think you are the tops. Thanks for having me. (and no, this is not bootlicking)
As to the game: You roll the dice and you take your chances. I will never know if I would have had a better chance with Javier. I had the feeling he was too well liked by almost everyone. There was the risk that people would get a kick out of the idea that Leon could win after having been almost booted so early but I took that chance.
The really funny thing is that the two people from Sanguis that rightfully should have been angry with me really got what I was doing. Joel and Matt, thanks for the kind words.
Let me answer a couple of comments.

Javier-No, I wasn't bootlicking. At least not consciously. I figured there was no point that late in the game. I do have a tendency to run off at the mouth and I see what you mean about being TOO honest but that is the way I felt. No hard feelings.

Trudy-I like you but I just don't think you get these games. I play to win and this time I decided to play like Richard Hatch. Devious and manipulative. Sorry, but that is exactly what makes a winner in online games. Maybe not a nice guy but I don't play these games so that people will think I am a nice guy.

Annie-I completely understand girl. I screwed you and you screwed me so now we are even. "Was it good for you?"

Greg-You threw me a curve. I thought I had your vote. Little did I know you and Leon and Javier were working for the final three. Congrats on that, you suckered me. I guess I didn't have it all figured out after all.

Laura-Thanks college girl. I wish we had gotten to talk more. You made me laugh.

So I guess that is it. I agree that this was a great game with some of the best players around. I am happy to have been second but wish that I had won. I do enjoy the irony of having Leon win after all the close calls he went through but still feel that I was the most deserving. OH well, onward and upward. Best of luck to you all and feel free to drop me a line whenever you
like.

WOW!!!! I can't believe that I won E-Survivor VI!! First of all, thanks to everyone who voted for me (Trudy, Annie, Greg, and Javier). I know it was a difficult decision for all of the jury members, and I hold no ill feelings towards Laura, Matt, and Joel. Everyone in the jury provided a valid reason to vote for who they voted for. This was a very fun game Sam! I hope you continue with this. I can't believe that I came back from almost being eliminated at the first Unavox tribal council in a 5-3 vote. We all worked very, very hard throughout the game.
FYI Matt....I did help with EVERY IC earlier in the game, there was one in which I couldn't participate because of the difference in tribe numbers. I was always there and I worked my ass off to help win every challenge that we won. I just wanted to clarify that. Once again, thanks to everyone, and thanks Sam!!