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Post by Rat on Apr 22, 2021 3:27:42 GMT
Yes I have.
For the challenge I already knew that Eagle had the pick advantage and would pick Eagle. Getting Mallard is a free two rounds as the crow will definitely get eaten and round 3 the Eagle will probably leave. If I was Crow it'd be a free win as the Eagle could eat the Mallard when they showed up and then eat me and we'd just win. But yeah my strategy is stay in the sky since the only predator there is one that's my ally.
Honestly Mallard is a pretty good draw since I don't have to worry about predators for the first two rounds and then might just happen to always be immune, since the last of my group of four always lives.
I'm going to give thoughts on merge strategy later, but please stay tuned.
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Post by Rat on Apr 22, 2021 9:07:17 GMT
Okay so quick thoughts after getting back to waaaaay too many PMs.
My main allies seem to be Eagle, Bunny, Kestrel, Lion and Hedgehog, though I am currently liking Butterfly overall. However I am having a difficult time...parsing the game. Like I like a lot of people and now some people are going to get cut. Also people are talking about me, in a positive manner yes but it does worry me for the late game.
Currently it seems the big threat is Frog who is probably tightly tied to the rest of Aquatica. This round is about deciding what to target. Going for a "par for the course" lower intensity option like Capy or Sloth feels too...easy, and like I might need them later, but also the other option seems to be taking a shot at someone like Frog which would be a very big move but potentially way too early for it to be helpful, rather it just removes a threat I need to take off the board.
This challenge will be good, it will give me an idea of the hierarchy of the game and whether I need to aim at the "bottom" or the "top" in order to live/have a chance of winning.
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Post by Rat on Apr 22, 2021 9:08:20 GMT
Like I'm just having a hard time of seeing how I die this game, but also I can't visualize the death of anyone else, everyone has a savvy side that might bring them far or might kill them, I just need to make sure I'm in the room where it happens or I'll be the one heading out.
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Post by Rat on Apr 22, 2021 23:55:26 GMT
I am seriously questions whether I'll ever be able to cut Eagle if/when the game calls for it. Like I want to win (and I view them as a strong competitor, but....I don't really want to be brutal this game. Also they're by far the most fun to talk to. If we both manage to go far I might demand to firemake against them but who knows. Like I know Eagle has called out my kindness for the idol hunt and is currently letting me live and have easy immunity, how can you stab someone who will do that. But I suppose there is a lot of game ahead.
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Post by Rat on Apr 23, 2021 18:18:52 GMT
Talking to Frog is....interesting. Like it's weird but I'm having a hard time getting a feeling of...passion from them. That what they are talking about they enjoy rather than are just putting in effort since that's what you are supposed to do. It just feels off in a way that makes me nervous, like they'll stab me any moment (which hey, we did just meet so it might be me being overly cautious about that, or properly cautious). It also makes me wonder if I'm coming off that way to other people. I'm still going to give it more time though, they're giving a lot of content at least it's just not quite...hitting yet. We'll see.
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Post by Rat on Apr 24, 2021 1:10:55 GMT
Oh Good....I didn't even have to tell Eagle he was already doomed. Him going that round is actually a relief. Capy being safe leaves options to be...few. I need to talk to Eagle about what to do though. The fact that I'm immune makes me willing to go for Frog, but I do feel that's a bit of a "remove a potential shield for later" play.
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Post by Rat on Apr 24, 2021 1:20:48 GMT
STOP ASSUMING RULES PEOPLE! Why was I one of the only people who asked the mods whether it was consecutive....sigh.
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Post by Rat on Apr 24, 2021 1:48:28 GMT
Thoughts on challenge stuff I feel bad for the mods here...the rules never stated consecutive and after checking the original rules from the show, they were worded the same way. Perhaps when I asked the question it should have been posted but like *shrug*, it's hard to tell what info you are asked in private requires a public clarification and which should be kept on the side so as to not ruin any plans, and if you get a role and just assume things about it and you are wrong....that's kind of on you for not asking imo. Still that doesn't change the fact that things would have gone differently with a few wording changes.
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Post by Rat on Apr 24, 2021 2:02:26 GMT
Okay general speculation seems to be on voting for Leopard Seal, but this is just from my terrestria chats so far.
Mainly Seal and Cat have been together the entire time, we have to play as if they are a pair. Secondly, Seal peeked at me and bunny....those are choices and peeking at someone is generally a "well my allies will tell me stuff, let's get an idea of my enemies". Third, my conversations with Seal are some of my weakest.
And Fourth, the main reason I'm very good with this, I want Frog to be set up for later, I don't want Frog now that's too on the radar to me. Seal isn't a non entity, but their only tight bonds are Cat and Frog. So by eliminating Seal, Frog is weaker in power AND Cat has few options for friends, either they fall back a bit more on the Carnivora chat or they go hard with Frog. One of those isn't ideal, since I'd rather have Cat on my side, but it's worth the risk.
Also since Seal only has two "tight" bonds based on the chart (they obviously might have hit it off) they shouldn't be difficult to remove. Not to mention it keeps Sloth alive who I trust dearly for... reasons.
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Post by Rat on Apr 24, 2021 2:15:45 GMT
5 people is not a majority, so I'd need Eagle and Kestrel on this, that's for sure. The issue is I'm not sure I can talk about it in my chat with Kes, Eagle and Cat, cause Cat is there.....hmmmmmmmmm....looks like I might be making a new chat.
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Post by Rat on Apr 24, 2021 19:58:30 GMT
Imma just quote Eagle for all you information gluttons:
Both of these options have pros and cons. Personally...I like Seal more, professionally I see seal as someone who will always side with Frog and I want an indirect blow to frog. As such I'm not sure I necessarily have a big loss this round. The main thing I need to do is not fuck up how I approach it in PMs, which I am prone to do.
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Post by Rat on Apr 24, 2021 21:13:35 GMT
Okay so Hedgehog is trying to rope, me/them/Eagle/butterfly/lion into a group to vote for Frog. Who while yes, I do want out eventually, I am nervous to take out in a big move sort of way, it sounds like a perfect way for our games to be shattered as we all become the targets. We need not target the other primary threat in the game. Ugh, I feel I might not have shut down Hedgehog hard enough though. I get the move but it's much too hasty.
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Post by Rat on Apr 24, 2021 21:38:12 GMT
Ugh and now...silence. I hate silence. Means things might be being decided without me. I feel my lot might be going out in 9th or 10th or 11th as too big a threat to let last longer. Though perhaps I am being overly nervous, still I'll take being overly nervous over being dead.
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Post by Rat on Apr 24, 2021 21:57:14 GMT
Siiiiiiiiiiiiighhhhhh. People have to be doing dumbs...aren't they. I can feel it in my bones. My bones are rarely wrong
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Post by Rat on Apr 24, 2021 23:09:10 GMT
Eagle and Hedgehog on Owl. I'm staying on Seal but Owl likely out. I don't lose out by Owl going so like, *shrug*. Will congratulate Seal on surviving later.
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