Survivor 40 - Winners at War

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by mile

Tony still has 0 votes cast against him. Amazing how him and Sarah have put themselves in a position to be the swing votes each time, people are still coming to them instead of trying to vote against them.

I hope the EOE returnee doesn't gonna win the game. A repeat from season 38 occurring for an amazing season like this one would be a travesty.

Only one i think has a chance and that's only if tony doesnt make the final is nattie

She has dominated extinction this year, socially and at the challenges

I dont see anyone beating tony if he makes it though, like a few others have said I didnt think he had a shot coming in cause he would get targeted, but he has become an incredible player. I think hes I'm the running as best of all time no matter happens rest of the game.

[CaptainCrunch]

All of the players would be stupid if they didn't see that Tony in front of the jury is lethal, and at the same time being the one that bumps him would give you huge credibility.


If he doesn't keep immunity he's going to get blindsided.

[WhiteTiger]

Ok. I've sat with this for a while now. I would be ok with seeing either Tony or Sarah win. Both have played a very good start-finish game so far.

I feel that if Natalie wins her way back and then wins overall, that the entire season will be cheapened and worthless. I really don't like Extinction at all. Once voted out, yer gone. To have someone nearly sit out the entire game, win their way back in at the end and win...is ridiculous.

I'm not sure what I think about the fire tokens yet. Seems like a decent concept, just not fully sold on the execution.

[d_phaneuf]

I like the fire tokens, I think they went in this season and just wanted to sort of dip their toes in the water

But going forward I hope more things are offered and they are used more strategically

I.e I love the disadvantages, but it would be cool if someone could buy themselves a sort of immunity to it

So if they were expecting it and had enough tokens, they could effectively buy a shield

Or if say on like day 20 prices go half off for a day, or some items are added with x amount of purchases allowed etc.

[CaptainCrunch]

Yeah, next thing you know you'll be able to use tokens to buy hookers and blow, which would make the game the highest rated game show in history.

[calgarybornnraised]

Bringing “money” onto Survivor bugs me. Currency is supposed to be trust.

Ps. Nick is an idiot. How did he win his season? I’m sure I watched it but, what?

[calgarybornnraised]

*Finale Prediction*

Natalie comes back from EoE. She convinces Sarah about the jury vote in favour of Tony. She’s the one who swings Tony out. Denise then goes. Ben and Michele will make Fire. Ben,Sarah and Natalie are the final 3.

[GreenLantern]

If Tony sits at the end, he wins. I think Sarah can beat Denise, and Denise can beat Ben. I don't think Natalie can beat any of them... except maybe Michelle lol.

But Michelle won't make the final. This isn't a jury that will respect anyone who brings a goat. And I hate to rag on Michelle I really do, I think she is a great social player and people do seem to genuinely like her.. but she is out of her league.

[savardandjokinen]

I’m not sure Michele is a goat, I think she’s definitely played better than Ben and maybe even Denise. Ben is a goat, I don’t know if he gets a vote on the 16 person jury if he makes the finals

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

If Tony sits at the end, he wins. I think Sarah can beat Denise, and Denise can beat Ben. I don't think Natalie can beat any of them... except maybe Michelle lol.

But Michelle won't make the final. This isn't a jury that will respect anyone who brings a goat. And I hate to rag on Michelle I really do, I think she is a great social player and people do seem to genuinely like her.. but she is out of her league.

The issue with EoE is the jury is more likely to reward someone like Natalie who has spent the whole time there and bonded with the Jury, then they are others who haven't really appeared to do much in the game.

I think its basically Tony or whoever comes from EoE that actually has been doing stuff there (Natalie, Rob, Tyson, etc).

[Cheese]

Originally Posted by calgarybornnraised

*Finale Prediction*

Natalie comes back from EoE. She convinces Sarah about the jury vote in favour of Tony. She’s the one who swings Tony out. Denise then goes. Ben and Michele will make Fire. Ben,Sarah and Natalie are the final 3.

Tony still has an idol, I dont see him getting blindsided. Ben is also the only other male left so if there is a physical component to a challenge I would think Tony has an advantage, dependent on what that physicality is. I think Denise is the first and easy vote out, or whoever comes back from EoE, Im sure they dont want someone from the island taking the win. Tony, Sarah and Ben in final 3.

[savardandjokinen]

I was thinking if Ben, Sarah and Tony can all get through the first vote without using an idol, all they need is for one of them to win F5 immunity, then they can use their 2 idols on the 2 that don’t have immunity, and they’ll lock up the final 4. Getting through the F6 vote is crucial for those 3, but if they can do it, which I think they can, they should be solid.

The final 4 fire making challenge is also a huge dilemma, Ben probably beats anyone in that so everyone’s going to need to plan ahead

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Cheese

Tony still has an idol, I dont see him getting blindsided. Ben is also the only other male left so if there is a physical component to a challenge I would think Tony has an advantage, dependent on what that physicality is. I think Denise is the first and easy vote out, or whoever comes back from EoE, Im sure they dont want someone from the island taking the win. Tony, Sarah and Ben in final 3.

Nobody is going to want to sit against Tony or Denise. That alone is going to make it a full court press.


I'm betting there is a massive upset for the returning player and we get Boston Rob coming back into the game, because I know how much you all would hate that idea

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Nobody is going to want to sit against Tony or Denise. That alone is going to make it a full court press.


I'm betting there is a massive upset for the returning player and we get Boston Rob coming back into the game, because I know how much you all would hate that idea

I imagine it will be one of the people with an idol, which means they will make at least final 5 and pushing hard for Tony to go.

[CaptainCrunch]

That's what I would do. Slaughtering Tony is a huge resume move and removes a huge threat.


At least this time, nobody can base their vote on he/she doesn't need the money so I'll vote against them.


Someone is going to sneak up the middle and win this with a midnight move.

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by Weitz

The issue with EoE is the jury is more likely to reward someone like Natalie who has spent the whole time there and bonded with the Jury, then they are others who haven't really appeared to do much in the game.

I think its basically Tony or whoever comes from EoE that actually has been doing stuff there (Natalie, Rob, Tyson, etc).

I think that Sophie will vouch for Sarah's play. She did a lot early on, and admittedly hasn't done a lot lately, including being on the wrong side of Tony's blindside of Sophie.. but there is also still game to be played.

She was able to keep a power alliance with Tony though through out the game that has (so far) gone unchallenged. That speaks to Tony's play but also hers..

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Nobody is going to want to sit against Tony or Denise. That alone is going to make it a full court press.


I'm betting there is a massive upset for the returning player and we get Boston Rob coming back into the game, because I know how much you all would hate that idea

They did show a quote from Rob early on where he said "if I can come back into the game I know I can win it" ... and they really emphasized and lingered on that quote.

I haven't forgotten about it since then. They are really hyping Natalie right now, but that is classic Survivor smoke and mirrors, hey look over here!! Then whamo.

[CaptainCrunch]

I think that Rob's game was a major compensation that hurt him. But the guy is a fighter pure and simple, he's got a lot of heart and he's full value for his efforts.


There was a reason why they wanted him back on multiple games.


I think yeah Nat is getting a ton of TV time, and they're like look at how well she's doing out there. I wouldn't surprise me if she tripped and fell off a cliff by accident before the end

[albertGQ]

So will there be a love reunion show of some sort? A Zoom reunion?

[Jacks]

Imagine being malnourished and dehydrated and then sucking back a huge jar of peanut butter? Yikes!


Nick voting off Jeremy was a dumb rookie move, the kind of move where the person hasn't even thought one move ahead. I'd be okay with anyone but Ben winning, guy is useless and unlikable.