FIRST IMPRESSIONS!

Are you ready for some PTTE?
Not Yet!
What's a PTTE, you ask? Well PTTE means
"Picks To The End"

Welcome Back!
It’s time for a new season of Survivor.
The 18th season to be exact.

We are down in the continent of South America.
And the highlands of Brazil
There are also 16 Survivors trying to win a million dollars.
Who do you think will win?

First Impressions!

What is your first impression of the Survivors?
If you are good at predicting the boot order you will gain points at the end of the game.
More on that later.

To start this game you'll need to post a list that reflects
your prediction about the ENTIRE boot order for the season.

Starting with the first (#16) to be eliminated and
ending with the winner (#1).

First Impressions!

This doesn't need to have any analysis,
although you're welcome to throw anything in that 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 the contestants.

Tell me your First Impressions!

Benjamin "Coach" Wade (37)
Hometown: Bolivar, Mo.
Occupation: Soccer Coach
Benjamin is single and currently splits his time in Bolivar, Mo, and Susanville, Calif.
His birth date is September 18.

Brendan Synnott (30)
Hometown: New York, N.Y.
Occupation: Entrepreneur
Brendan is single and currently resides in Vail, Colo.
His birth date is Sept. 28.

Candace Smith (31)
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Occupation: Attorney
Candace is single and currently resides in Los Angeles, Calif.
Her birth date is February 1.

Carolina Eastwood (26)
Hometown: West Hollywood, Calif.
Occupation: Bartender
Carolina currently resides in West Hollywood, Calif.
Her birthday is October 27.

Debra "Debbie" Beebee (46)
Hometown: Auburn, Ala.
Occupation: Middle School Principal
Debra is married with five children and currently resides in Auburn, Ala.
Her birthday is September 28.

Erinn Lobdell (26)
Hometown: Waukesha, Wis.
Occupation: Hairstylist
Erinn currently resides in Milwaukee, Wis.
Her birth date is October 21.

Jerry Sims (49)
Hometown: Rock Hill, SC
Occupation: Sgt. – U.S. Army
Jerry currently resides in Rock Hill, SC.
His birth date is May 18.

Joe Dowdle (26)
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Occupation: Real Estate Sales
Joe Dowdle is single and resides in Austin, Texas.
His birthday is June 29.

James "JT" Thomas Jr. (24)
Hometown: Samson, Ala.
Occupation: Cattle Rancher
JT is single and currently resides in Mobile, Ala.
His birth date is June 23.

Sandy Burgin (53)
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Occupation: Bus Driver
Sandy currently resides in Louisville, Ky.
Her birthday is July 1.

Sierra Reed (23)
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Model
Sierra is single and currently resides in Los Angeles, Calif.
Her birth date is September 29.

Spencer Duhm (19)
Hometown: Lakeland, Fla.
Occupation: Student
Spencer is a gay, single man and currently resides in Gainesville, Fla.
His birthday is December 20.

Stephen Fishbach (29)
Hometown: New York, N.Y.
Occupation: Corporate Consultant
Stephen is single and currently resides in New York, N.Y.
His birth date is January 24.

Sydney Wheeler (24)
Hometown: Raleigh, N.C.
Occupation: Model
Sydney is in a relationship and currently resides in San Diego, Calif.
Her birth date is May 11, 1984.

Tamara “Taj” Johnson-George (37)
Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
Occupation: Former Pop Star
Taj currently resides in Nashville, Tenn.
Her birth date is April 29.

Tyson Apostol (29)
Hometown: Lindon, Utah
Occupation: Professional Cyclist
Tyson currently resides in Heber City, Utah.
His birthday is June 17.

First Impressions?

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 (#16)
and ending with Sole Survivor (#1)

All-Stars PTTE – Winners of past PTTE games – lowest score wins
Post your prediction about the ENTIRE boot order for the season
Starting with first booted (#16) and ending with sole survivor (#1).
All-Star Perk in effect below.

Medium Teal & All-Stars PTTE –
Highest score wins
Medium Teal players and winners of past PTTE games (All-Star Perk applies)
I am combining these two groups for a little more competition.
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 (#16)
and ending with first booted (#1)

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:

If you are on this list you will play in the All-Stars Division or the Medium Teal division.

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

Previous Hosts may choose whether or not to play in the All-Star Game, unless you won a title.

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 a tie-breaker question. Check back to catch it. 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 first episode, you will start with a score equivalent to 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.

First Impressions Bonus

If you keep your list for the entire game,
I will subtract (or add for the teal game) 10 % of your final score.

This will take the place of the Pre-Season Bonus.

How good are your First Impressions?

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

Post your list and number them from 1 to 16.
Sit back and enjoy the premiere of:
Survivor 18: Tocantins: The Brazilian Highlands

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 12, 2009.

First Impressions!
Quick, tell me your list.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,HauntedOne, 08:15 AM, 01-30-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,mia rules18, 11:01 AM, 02-05-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,ajglitch, 12:29 PM, 02-05-09
  • RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,ajglitch, 12:56 PM, 02-05-09
• Welcome ajglitch!,kircon, 06:01 PM, 02-05-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,Corvis, 09:38 AM, 02-10-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,michel, 09:08 PM, 02-10-09
  • RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,CTgirl, 08:31 PM, 02-11-09
    • RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,michel, 07:00 PM, 02-12-09
      • RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,CTgirl, 09:25 PM, 02-12-09
• tribe's preseason PTTE,tribephyl, 03:34 AM, 02-11-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,CTgirl, 08:30 PM, 02-11-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,whoami, 09:52 PM, 02-11-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,MJewel, 10:28 PM, 02-11-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,dreamerbeliever, 10:34 PM, 02-11-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,Survivor Maniac, 11:29 PM, 02-11-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,Max Headroom, 08:51 AM, 02-12-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,Ahtumbreez, 09:33 AM, 02-12-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,Ontheroadagain, 03:05 PM, 02-12-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,suzzee, 03:22 PM, 02-12-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,vennui, 04:35 PM, 02-12-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,kircon, 07:25 PM, 02-12-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,Wallflower66, 07:45 PM, 02-12-09
• RE: S18 PTTE First Impressions,AddieRacer, 07:52 PM, 02-12-09

LAST EDITED ON 01-30-09 AT 08:16 AM (EST)

16 = Candace
15 = Benjamin
14 = Sierra
13 = Joe
12 = Jerry
11 = Sandy (Hometown Girl)
10 = Tyson
9 = Sydney
8 = Spencer
7 = Brendon
6 = James
5 = Stephen
4 = Carolina
3 = Tamara
2 = Debra
Winner =Erinn

Hi All!! Hope everyone is having a lovely winter...Kircon, I am sending you my PM with my pics in a sec....going to go out on a limb here and pick Sandy for my first boot.

16. Sandy

Thanks...looking forward to another fun season!!

Ok here goes:

16th Taj
15th Sandy
14th Spencer
13th Candace
12th Stephen
11th Tyson
10th Jerry
9th Debra
8th JT
7th Sierra
6th Brendan
5th Sydney
4th Carolina
3rd Benjamin
2nd Erinn
1st Joe

>Ok here goes:
>
>16th Taj
>15th Sandy
>14th Spencer
>13th Candace
>12th Stephen
>11th Tyson
>10th Jerry
>9th Debra
>8th JT
>7th Sierra
>6th Brendan
>5th Sydney
>4th Carolina
>3rd Benjamin
>2nd Erinn
>1st Joe

Damn have to make my first change upon further reflection

16th Candace
13th Taj

Just a little switch.

Welcome ajglitch to RTVW. I am so glad you choose my game to make your presence known. There are a lot of really nice people here. If you ever have a question just ask. Someone should come up with an answer. We’re a smart bunch.

You can PM (private message) me any time. Look at the icons at the top of my post. The second envelope from the left is the private message button.

Please take a few minutes to read our guidelines.

You don’t have to post a new message each time you change your list. Click on edit, make your changes, then click preview, if it is what you want, click “update message”. Your new post will show an edit date at the top. You may change as many times as you like up to the start of the show.

Have any questions, just ask. Keep an eye out for more games.

Welcome again and have fun this coming season!

kircon

My First Impressions!

16 = Candace
15 = Sandy
14 = JT
13 = Sierra
12 = Stephen
11 = Taj
10 = Tyson
9 = Joe
8 = Sydney
7 = Carolina
6 = Spencer
5 = Debra
4 = Erinn
3 = Ben
2 = Brendan
Winner = Jerry

LAST EDITED ON 02-12-09 AT 07:02 PM (EST)

Here goes:

16- Candace
15- Sandy
14- Sierra
13- Tyson
12- Stephen
11- Taj
10- James
9- Joe
8- Carolina
7- Spencer
6- Sydney
5- Debbie
4- Benjamin
3- Brendan
2- Erinn
1- Jerry (Sole Survivor)

Edited to correct for 2 Sandys
 

psst michel - you have Sandy twice!

Thanks. I think it would be tough to listen to Sandy twins!!

: Candace : 1st Boot
: Sandy :
: Spencer :
: Sydney :
: Brenden :
: JT :
: Tyson :
: Carolina :
: Taj :
: Joe :
: Stephen :
: Debra :
: Sierra :
: Erinn :
: Ben :
: Jerry : Winner

16. Candace
15. Sydney
14. Sandy
13. Sierra
12. Spenser
11. Tyson
10. Taj
9. J.T.
8. Joe
7. Carolina
6. Stephen
5. Erinn
4. Debbie
3. Brendan
2. Ben
1. Jerry

Thanks for running the PTTE again Connie!