LAST EDITED ON 07-11-03 AT 02:23 PM (EST)Somewhat of a new plan: How about a game featuring people who screwed up during their edition? Would they change the way they played the game the second time around?
S1
1.) Gretchen
The biggie of this season. Would she be able to be "sneaky" and take part in a successful alliance?
2.) Kelly W.
She felt bad about her alliance the first time. She also had a bit of a "two-faced" strategy which contributed to her loss. Would she be more of a solo-flier the second time around? If she joined another group, would she remain trustworthy to the end?
3.) Ramona
This one is a stretch, I know, but I needed someone else from this season and her situation makes her the best candidate. She was the original lame duck and also viewed as lazy because of this. Would she be able to hold her own (and her lunch) if given another chance?
S2
4.) Kimmi
Would she be able to control her militant vegetarian side and her boistrous persona, or would they once again lead to her downfall?
5.) Jerri
Could she hold her tongue and be *gasp* humane to her fellow competitors? Has she realized that even if you do have the majority, treating others like crap is not the way to go?
6.) Kel
Okay, I don't like this pick either, but he has the next best case. He was the anti-social one. Would he try to warm up to his teammates and actually form the bonds needed to survive in a social environment, or would he once again make himself an easy target?
S3
7.) Kelly G.
She had a very unique situation in which she kept her cards close for too ~long~. I think she might be a lot less UTR given another chance.
8.) Silas
I'm making Silas the official representative of young Samburu. The only thing he really needs to learn is to get over himself. He was far too arrogant and obvious in his gameplay. Also of note is that he was the first to ever be screwed by the twist.
9.) Carl
Since he's more interesting than Frank and really was the leader of Older Samburu, he's their rep. Will he learn to get along with the younger members of his tribe or write them off in a stereotypical fashion (granted, speaking of his own teammates, he wasn't really stretching the truth too far)? Will he keep his mouth shut about his $$$?
S4
10.) Gabriel
Almost a junior Gretchen and in season ~4~, no less. Since he was booted surprisingly the first time, I'm thinking he would be more willing to commit to a group, even if he doesn't go in with a winning attitude. I wonder if he would try to actually win if given another turn? The good guy gone ruthless angle could be interesting....
11.) John C.
He wasn't a horrible player, he just needs to learn to shut up. Self confidence is great but arrogance is not. Hopefully this time he'd have realized why alliances are usually hidden. Also of note is his involvement in the first ever big power move seen on the show to that point.
12.) Peter
Another odd choice, but besides Neleh (who just missed my cut) he's the best one for the slot. The first time he came in swinging. He tried to take some control of the voting and got booted for his intrusion. As seen in the SC fanfiction, I think he'd be a lot more laid back and carefree this time, especially in the beginning phases of the game.
S5
13.) Helen
Another big one. She was far too trusting the first go around. She was also hesitant to do anything to change the game. I think she'd be a lot more flexible this time, but also wouldn't be as solid and trustworthy in any alliance that she may join.
14.) Shii Ann
Got screwed by the big new twist, but also played her cards way too early and showed them to too many people. She's already a good player choice due to her apparent flexability, and she might be even more devious and guarded during her second try.
15.) John R.
Fits perfectly with the theme. He, for one reason or another, rubbed his team the wrong way right from the beginning. Given another chance, he'd either change his behaviour and end up being more of a UTR player, or he'd actually try and fit in better and form early alliances to secure his position.
S6
16.) Christy
Tried to be too independant. Not that that's a bad thing but in this game you need to rely on other people. You need to trust them and work together with them. Her solo-flier attitude is the very thing that got her booted when she tried to find a situation to help herself without regards to the others in her group. Even if she doesn't change, at the very least she'd end up being more secretive and selective with her options....
17.) Matthew
Now that he "knows the game", will he actually do anything different? Will he try to be more of a "normal" person instead of insane-wacko-crazy guy? Will he play this time thinking that it's about how you play the game and not so much about your strength and integrity (because that's what it came down to for the Amazon jury)? It'd be interesting to see how Rob's protegé uses what he's learned from the master.
18.) Roger
Nearly everyone disliked him. Would he try to be a "nicer" person? Would his sexist/bigotted attitude show up again? Could he tone down his nasty arrogance a notch? Probably not but he's in my cast anyway.
Notes:
I would have loved to have included Lindsey but there just weren't enough female spots.
Brandon was in consideration, but I don't really feel he made the major error in S3. I feel that he was just ahead of his time as a player.
Neleh had pretty much the same situation as Matthew, right down to the final TC errors, although he might be more interesting to watch now that he "knows the game" so that's why she's not here.
Alex probably should be here since he had another unique screw up (Turned the game into a friendship club/Spent too much time thinking with the wrong head) but I don't really think his personality works well within the cast. Besides, it was either him or Roger, and Roger just fits in so well with my tribes (listed below).
* We'd finally see the "three teams" rumour in action, though God knows how that'll work out.
Team 1: Ramona, Jerri, Silas, Peter, Shii Ann, Matthew
I knew that one one of the teams, Jerri and Silas had to be together. She needs another crack at a cowboy, and this time, she'd probably be able to control him as well (for those who hadn't noticed, Silas isn't the brightest black hole in the sky).
Matthew and Peter - When Weirdos Collide! Next on FOX.
Shii Ann and possibly Ramona to an extent are meant to be foils for Jerri. I think Shii Ann is probably the smartest player on the tribe.
This team has more filler than the others, but it'd still be intersting to watch.
Team 2: Gretchen, Kimmi, Carl, Gabriel, John R., Christy
First, Gretchen and Gabe, the alliance-phobes, had to be together. I'd like to see if they would actually pair off and form a successful alliance together. Not to mention they'd probably be friends due to their strong work ethics and Gabe being similar to Greg.
I wanted Christy to have a good time at the very least, unlike her Amazon experience, so I put her on this team where at least I know that Gretchen and Gabe will treat her well.
Carl is double enjoyment. I wanted him on a team with strong, capable youngin's, thus Christy and Gabe, but also I've paired him up with the very Lindsey-like Kimmi for a bit of fun and conflict on this team.
John R. is filler on this team. I can't think of one useful purpose for him here....I guess he is the show's bible-beater if that means anything.
Team 3: Kelly W., Kel, Kelly G., John C., Helen, Roger
This team was somewhat built around Kelly W. I wanted to give her a Tagi-alliance type feel. John C. fills Richard's role, as they are somewhat similar in persona at least, Kel fills Rudy's role as the somewhat quiet military man who will take orders and never really try to lead, and Helen is Sue, the gruff, strong tell-it-like-it-is female.
I actually had Christy here as well, since her and Kelly really are so much alike it's scary, but I realized I wanted Roger on a team with John for obvious reasons and with strong females, again for obvious reasons.
The only "filler" person is Kelly G., since there wasn't anywhere else to put her. However, since her and Brandon are apparently an entertaining pair, I figure her and John could be good as well, despite him not being as flamboyant.
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