PTTE: The longest running Blows game!

Are you ready for some PTTE?

What's a PTTE, you ask? Well PTTE means:

"Picks To The End"

Talofa
Welcome Back!

It’s time for a new season of Survivor.
The 20th season to be exact.
Can you believe it?

We are back on the island of Samoa
Samoa is half way between New Zealand & Hawaii
in the heart of the Pacific

There are also 20 Survivors trying to win a million dollars.
You know who they are.
You have loved them as heroes.
You have hated them as villains.

Will you love a villain?
Will you grow to hate a hero?

Who do you think will win?
Who will be the first Survivor kicked off the island?

That’s the main question of this game.

To start this game you will need to

post a list that reflects your prediction about the ENTIRE eviction order
for the season.

Starting with the first (#20) to
be eliminated and
ending with the winner (#1).
Unless you play the Teal game.

This doesn't need to have any analysis,
although you're welcome to throw in anything you want...
this is a game and is intended to be fun.
Use any spoiler information available to you,
coupled with your own intuition, see how well you can do.

To start you on your way here are your contestants:

Amanda Kimmel (24)

Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Kalispell, Mont.
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Previous Finishes:China: 2nd Runner Up; Micronesia: Runner Up
Why Did She Come Back?: “Because I am really competitive and wanted to prove I could win!”

Candice Woodcock (27)

Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Fayetteville, N.C.
Current Residence: Washington, D.C.
Previous Finishes: Cook Islands: 13th out, 5th Jury Member
Why Did She Come Back? : “I'm always up for a challenge, and I love the game. I want a chance to play against the best!”

Cirie Fields (39)

Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Jersey City, N.J.
Current Residence: Norwalk, Conn.
Previous Finishes: Panama: 12th Out, 6th Jury Member; Micronesia: 15th Out, 7th Jury Member
Why Did She Come Back? : “Because I didn’t win the last 2 times.”

Benjamin “Coach” Wade (38)

Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Susanville, Calif.
Current Residence: Susanville, Calif.
Previous Finishes: Tocantins: 11th out, 5th jury member
Why Did He Come Back?: “Redemption!”

Colby Donaldson (35)

Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Christoval, Texas
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Previous Finishes: Australia: Runner-Up; All-Stars: 5th Out
Why Did He Come Back? : “For me, it’s all about the extreme challenge and the epic adventure. A million bucks is a pretty good motivator as well.”

Courtney Yates (28)

Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Boston, Mass.
Current Residence: New York, N.Y.
Previous Finishes: China: Runner-up
Why Did She Come Back?: “Couldn’t pass up the opportunity.”

Danielle DiLorenzo (26)

Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Boston, Mass.
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Previous Finishes: Panama: Runner-Up
Why Did She Come Back?: “I had such an amazing experience the first time I played the game and the competitive edge in me also screamed "I have a good chance because I came so close last time."

James Clement (32)

Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Lafayette, La.
Current Residence: Malibu, Calif. and Lafayette, La.
Previous Finishes: China: 10th out, 4th Jury Member; Micronesia: Injured, 4th Jury Member
Why Did He Come Back? : “To prove to myself I can get further in the game.”

Jerri Manthey (38)

Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Previous Finishes: Australia: 8th out, 2nd jury member; All-Stars: 7th out
Why Did She Come Back? : “To prove to myself that Survivor couldn't beat ME.....after what happened in the All-Stars, I felt broken, and I had to prove to myself that I was still stronger than the game!!!"

James “JT” Thomas Jr. (25)

Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Samson, Ala.
Current Residence: Mobile, Ala.
Previous Finishes: Tocantins: Winner
Why Did He Come Back? : “It’s the ultimate challenge, I couldn’t pass it up.”

Parvati Shallow (27)

Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA
Previous Finishes: Cook Islands: 15th Out, 7th Jury Member; Micronesia: Winner
Why Did She Come Back? : “For the love of the game, baby!”

Randy Bailey (50)

Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Current Residence: Austin, Texas
Previous Finishes: Gabon: 11th out, 3rd Jury Member
Why Did He Come Back? : “To right the wrong!”

Rob Mariano (33)

Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Boston, Mass
Current Residence: Pensacola, Fla.
Previous Finishes: Marquesas: 7th out; All-Stars: Runner-Up
Why Did He Come Back? :”To win!”

Rupert Boneham (45)

Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.
Current Residence: Indianapolis, Ind.
Previous Finishes: Pearl Islands: 8th out, 2nd Jury Member; All-Stars: 15th Out, 6th Jury Member
Why Did He Come Back? : “I LOVE THE GAME!”

Russell Hantz (37)

Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Dayton, Texas
Current Residence: Dayton, Texas
Previous Finishes: Samoa: Runner-up
Why Did He Come Back? : “Because I have to put these kids in their place. I’m not done playing just yet!”

Sandra Diaz-Twine (34)

Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Stamford, Conn.
Current Residence: Fayetteville, N.C.
Previous Finishes: Pearl Islands: Winner
Why Did She Come Back? : “Hands down, the money!”

Stephenie LaGrossa (29)

Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Briarcliff, NJ
Current Residence: Philadelphia, Pa.
Previous Finishes: Palau; 10th out, 3rd Jury Member; Guatemala: Runner-Up
Why Did She Come Back? : “I came back for the love of the game and because I'm such a serious competitor! I came very close to winning 2x but still never won so I came back a 3rd time to try to win it all this time.”

Jessica “Sugar” Kiper (29)

Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Baton Rouge, La.
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Previous Finishes: Gabon: 2nd Runner Up
Why Did She Come Back? : “For the Survivor lovin’ viewers.”

Tom Westman (45)

Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Current Residence: New York, NY
Previous Finishes: Palau: Winner¬
Why Did He Come Back? : “It was so much fun the first time aroun¬d. I couldn’t resist having another adventure.”

Tyson Apostol (30)

Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Lindon, Utah
Current Residence: Heber City, Utah
Previous Finishes: Tocantins: 8th out, 2nd Jury Member
Why Did He Come Back? : “Free tropical island getaway, an excuse to not brush my teeth and the potential of a fat pay check... as long as we get paid in diamonds and gold instead of US dollars.”

Now that you have met the Survivors, it’s time to make your list.

Here are the divisions:

Regular PTTE – Lowest score wins

Post your prediction for the ENTIRE boot order for the season
Starting with first booted (#20)
and ending with Sole Survivor (#1)

Medium Teal PTTE– Highest score wins

How do you play as a Medium Teal player
Post your prediction for the ENTIRE boot order for the season
Starting with the Sole Survivor (#20)
and ending with first booted (#1)

One-List PTTE

I have decided to offer a winner’s title for the One-list game.
This contest will test your ability to predict the boot order
given only the castaways’ pictures, bios, and minimal boot spoilers.
Not your ability to strategically edit your boot list.

PRE-SEASON BONUS & REWARDS
I am working on the rewards for this season.
More to follow!
Any ideas you have let me know.
I would like to make it fair for everyone who plays.
Moreover, there could be quite a few ties this year.

All-Star Perk

All-Stars may PM their list to me before the game starts.

You do not need to reveal your entire list.

I will reveal your list before the second show airs.

You will need to post the first boot though.

Here's the Official All-Star PTTE Winners List:

Survivor 3: Africa:
Lisapooh

Survivor 4: Marquesas:
JeffGator

Survivor 5: Thailand:
Drich

Survivor 6: Amazon:
Bucky Katt

Survivor 7: Pearl Islands:
forehead

Survivor 8: All-Stars:
ulalame
Lolly

Survivor 9: Vanuatu:
Seahorse

Survivor 10: Palau:
PepeLePew
Stan

Survivor 11: Guatemala:
Whoami
Tribephyl - Teal

Survivor 12: Panama:
Wallflower
Kircon - Teal

Survivor 13: Cook Islands:
Bravehart
Seahorse - Teal

Survivor 14: Fiji:
MJewel
xwraith - teal
PepeLePew13 – All-Stars
MacabreMasquearade – One List
Max Headroom –One List Teal

Survivor 15: China:
KObrien_fan
PepeLePew13 – All-Stars
Vennui - Teal
Max Headroom -Teal All-Stars

Survivor 16: Fan vs Favorites:
Survivor Maniac
KObrien_fan - All-Stars
Starsend – Teal
Max Headroom – Teal All-Stars

Survivor 17: Gabon
mia rules
CTgirl - teal

Survivor 18: Tocantins
dreamer believer
mia rules - teal

Survivor 19: Samoa
emydi
suzzee - teal

Previous Hosts are also able to use the All-Star Game Perk.
sleeeve
Drich
Emydi
xwraith
kircon

Okay... how do you play:

SCORING:

1) You do NOT want points...they're bad... it's like golf.
Every point counts against you in the standings, so try to avoid them,
unless you are playing the MEDIUM TEAL game.
then you want all the points you can get.

2) Points will be awarded to each boot, after each episode.

They will be awarded as the difference between
where you thought this week's bootee would finish
and where the bootee actually finished.

3) You will be given penalty points every time you change your PTTE list.

+5 points for regular game
-5 points for medium teal game
+8 points for All-Star game
-8 points for All-Star Medium Teal game

You may change your list as many times as you want, up to the deadline.
The last list at the time of deadline will be used.

4) There will be several tie-breaker questions.
Check back to catch them. I will also send out a PM to alert you.
I have used several tie-breaker questions the last few seasons
to break ties and even determine a winner.

5) The game will be open for anyone to join at anytime.

Entry is free for the first two weeks.

If you do not enter before the 2nd episode, you will start with a score equivalent to 8 (-8)points per episode you missed. That means that it's possible to join the game after several episodes and
enter in first place, but statistically speaking, you'll have a better chance if you enter earlier.

If you would like to do a little more research check out CBS

If you have any questions post them in this thread or PM me.
(Private Message located top right on page, larger envelope icon.)

Post your list and number them from 1 to 20.
All-Stars post the first boot

Sit back and enjoy the premiere of:

Survivor 20: Heroes vs. Villains

I will make a copy of your list one minute before the start of the show.

You may change your first lists as many times as you want,
up to 7:59 pm EDT on Thursday, February 11, 2010.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

My son returned from Iraq in late January. The Red Arrow Brigade brought back everyone they took over. I’ve been absent for a while because of this.