Video Game Survivor Redemption Island Episode 11 Are the producers trying to rig this game?
Last time on Survivor. Mordin questioned Lucario on his move while Jolteon revealed her plan with the idol. In the first post merge redemption island challenge Alyx was eliminated making her the first member of the jury. During immunity Scyther won and despite Revan attempts to thwart James Mordin was voted out 5-4 and in a twist another immunity challenge was played and James won. In a 5-2-1 vote Revan was voted out. 7 are left. Who will be voted out next?
Contestants: James, Scyther, Ishi, Jolteon, Lucario, Grayson, Samara
Redemption Island: Farkas, Miranda, Mordin, Revan
Jury: Alyx
Redemption Island Night 28
Revan and Mordin arrived at Redemption Island where Miranda looked angry.
"So Ishi and Grayson flipped?" Miranda asked
"Yes, disappointed once again." Mordin said as Farkas stayed silent.
Farkas's Confession: I am glad that my alliance is taking the upper hand now. But with four of us here I need to fight twice as hard to get back in.
"We have to win but once of us will be eliminated" Mordin said
Mordin's Confession: Not in a good spot. Most likely two of us will be eliminated. Hard to take out someone in the alliance. Hopefully we can take out Farkas.
"Well I think let the best two win" Miranda said
Revan's Confession: I am not holding back this time. I was trying to keep under the radar but now I have to fight to stay in this. Great if I come back they will gun for me.
"True but we have to make sure that Farkas loses" Mordin said
"I can hear you guys. Not going to work." Farkas said from the shelter.
Miranda's Confession: Farkas surprised all of us a few days ago by winning a skill challenge and I do not want him to go any further. Someone from this alliance has to win and I do not want it to be him.
Tribe Tribe Day 29
James was talking with Ishi and Grayson in the shelter.
James's Confession: Ishi and Grayson stuck with us last night but I am still very uneasy. With my alliance in the majority they will flip and take someone out. I am getting tired of their flip flopping and they need to pick a god damn side already.
"So does this mean that you are with us?" James asked
"Well I am not sure. I mean every tribal is…" Ishi started until James interrupted him.
"Listen I brought you into an alliance and hoped that Grayson would join and you two have been betraying everyone. I am sick of it!" James yelled
"Well you were going to ditch me at the final 4!" Ishi yelled back getting up.
"Yeah! And I was number 5!" Grayson join in
"You never know." James said walking away.
Ishi's Confession: James thought that he could come over and insult our way of playing. He had his way and we have ours. They more that he argues with us the greater chance that someone in his alliance goes home.
"So James next?' Grayson asked
"Maybe but there is always immunity. And besides he might not be the biggest threat." Ishi said
Grayson's Confession: So far we are in the perfect position. Both alliances are duking it out and if James tries to take us on we can easily go to Samara and Lucario and have them flip.
Lucario was wandering around the forest when he ran into Samara.
"So just you and me?" Lucario asked
"Well even though your move was foolish and your idol was wasted but I have no choice. We are the last ones left and even though my code says that I am loyal if there was another option I would betray you but as much as I hate to admit it. We have to work together." Samara explained
Samara's Confession: I haven't been talking with Lucario that much since his idol incident but I do have some respect for him. He made a bad move but I guess his attitude changed since his last season so I am willing to work with him.
"Final 3 deal then?" Lucario asked
"Sure." Samara said "I do not much choice."
Lucario's Confession: Samara has been acting cold with me since I made a risky move but she is still willing to work with me. However Mordin made most of the plans and Samara and Miranda went along with it. I guess I got to make up a new plan then.
"So any plans?" Lucario asked
"None." Samara responded
"Well I thinking that we get James's alliance to go against Grayson and Ishi and then we pick who goes." Lucario suggested
"Not a bad plan actually." Samara said
Samara's Confession: I have to give Lucario some credit. He made some bad choices in the past but he does learn from his past mistakes.
"Well I heard James argue with Ishi and Grayson so this should be easier than expected. We become the swing votes." Lucario said
"Good." Samara responded
Lucario's Confession: My one issue with Samara is that she usually does not make the plans. She just follows along with someone's plan. Other than adding onto it she rarely makes up an original plan.
Redemption Island Day 30
The four contestants entered the field. As the remaining contestants were observing.
Scyther's Confession: I really hope Farkas pulls out another win. We need to take out someone from the other alliance.
Samara's Confession: I could care less if Revan loses I just want Mordin and Miranda to stay alive. I need one of them to come back so I can have someone that I can trust 100% on my side.
"Welcome to Redemption Island Challenge" Nighteye said. "Today's challenge you four will be on a platform and the goal is to try and knock each other off. Last one left on the platform moves on and we start the second round and last person left on the second round stays alive. The two losers leave the game and joins the jury."
Farkas's Confession: I know that the other three will gang up on me. I need to make sure that I win the first round. They maybe training in combat but I have the size and the strength.
Mordin's Confession: Need to make up some tactics to defeat Farkas. He is bigger and stronger but we are smarter. I believe we can take him.
Miranda's Confession: Damn! A strength challenge. Are the producers trying to rig this game to keep Farkas in the game? Ughh I hate this!
Revan's Confession: I do not think I can beat Farkas but I might be able to beat Mordin and Miranda. I have to alter Mordin's Confession:
All four of them were on the platform as Farkas goes into werewolf form.
"Survivors ready…go!" Nighteye yelled as Mordin, Miranda, and Revan went after Farkas however Farkas grabbed Mordin and threw him against Revan knocking them both off. Miranda grabbed Farkas but he threw her off.
"Farkas stays alive!" Nighteye yelled as Miranda swore.
The remaining three go back onto the platform.
"Round 2…go!" Nighteye yelled as Mordin and Miranda went after Revan however Revan dodged them and grabbed Miranda throwing her off.
"Miranda is out of the game!" Nighteye announced as Mordin and Revan continued to go after each other however one of them managed to shove the other off.
"Mordin stays alive! Revan is out!" Nighteye yelled as Revan gets up and burns his buff.
"No final words Revan?" Nighteye asked
"None. I have nothing more to say." Revan said walking away.
"How about you Miranda?" Nighteye asked
"I am just frustrated that you had a challenge that favors Farkas. If we had a different challenge we could have eliminated him." Miranda complained
"Unfortunately the challenges are chosen not based who is on Redemption but before the season begins." Nighteye said as Miranda walks away and burns her buff.
Miranda's Final Words: Gah! This game was rigged. I had victory in my hands and the producers took it away from me. I am out of here and the final 3 better brown nose me.
Revan's Confession: Well I did as best I could. No regrets but I could have done better if I choose a better alliance.
Tribe Tribe Day 30
The tribe came back to camp as Lucario went off on his own as Jolteon followed.
"So are you upset about the results of the challenge?" Jolteon asked
"Not really. Only Mordin I respect. I could care less about Miranda or Revan. Still I feel that I would be next." Lucario said
Jolteon's Confession: I did make a promise to protect Lucario and hopefully I can convince James to go after someone else although it will not be difficult since he is not happy with Ishi and Grayson.
"Don't worry. I will make sure that you stay. Samara will be next." Jolteon said
"Good but hopefully I can spare her." Lucario said
Lucario's Confession: Even though Samara does not have the allies or relationships with others as I do which is good for me because I have Jolteon and Scyther by my side in case James tries to target me.
James was cooking rice with Scyther and Samara nearby.
"So just wondering. What made you two come into this game?" James asked
"Well the money for one thing and plus I wanted a challenge. I've been in many fights and wanted something different." Scyther said
"Umm Mordin dragged me here. Other crew like Tali and Shepard told me about this and I decided to join." Samara said.
"What about you?" Scyther asked James
"Well like you I wanted a challenge and plus I need the money. For retirement." James said
Scyther's Confession: After redemption it has been a pretty lazy day. No strategizing with anyone which…could hurt us but it's been tense so it is nice to have a day off.
"Say you are a veteran James. Had any exciting missions?" Scyther asked
"Well there was a few…but I prefer not to talk about them." James replied
James's Confession: I have been through many battles and lost many good men. And I might talk about them later but not right now. I hate showing weakness especially in a game where a single word could vote you off.
Lucario was over by Ishi in the foreest.
"You wanted to see me?" Ishi asked
"Where is Grayson?" Lucario asked
"He is watching the path. So what do you need?" Ishi responded
"Well I need to take out James next." Lucario said
Lucario's Confession: I want to play both sides against each other. Before it was Ishi and Grayson as the swing votes but now I want them in the firing line.
"Well we do not have a target ye…" Ishi said before he was interrupted.
"James is targeting one of you. Just letting you know." Lucario said
"What? Which one?" Ishi asked
"Whichever one is not immune. Not sure but he came to me and suggested it" Lucario said before walking away
Ishi's Confession: I figured that James would get wise and target me. However it does not matter. I can get Lucario and Samara on my side. James has the biggest alliance and so far the bigger alliances has been targets.
Grayson walks over.
"So Lucario was telling the truth?" Grayson asked
"Maybe. He could be playing us. I guess we will see after immunity." Ishi said
Grayson's Confession: I figured that this would happen. With the number dwindling it is about time someone gets wise however both alliances are at war so they would never gang up on us.
Immunity Day 31
"Welcome to immunity!" Nighteye said "Today's challenge will have you swim out into the ocean gathering several large puzzle pieces. Once you have brought the pieces back you need to assemble the puzzle. First player to assemble the puzzle wins immunity and safe for the next few days. Let's get started."
All the survivors get ready.
"Survivors ready…go!" Nighteye yelled as all seven survivors swim out to gather pieces. James, Lucario, and Grayson were leading slightly as Jolteon struggled behind the group. As the puzzle pieces pile up Ishi started to catch up as Samara and Scyther were falling behind.
"I hate water!" Scyther yelled
"Only four people are in this challenge. James, Grayson, Ishi, and Lucario." Nighteye said
Soon Lucario and James gathered their pieces and started building the puzzle as Ishi brings the last piece to the beach.
"Lucario and James are starting their puzzle and now Ishi!" Nighteye yelled
James struggled with his puzzle as Ishi and Lucario were neck and neck as Grayson started his puzzle but it may have been too late. In the end only one person completed his puzzle.
"Ishi wins immunity barely!" Nighteye yelled as Lucario slammed down his final piece in frustration. "Ishi you are safe for this tribal council and unfortunately everyone is vulnerable for tonight. Head back to camp."
Tribe Tribe Day 31
The tribe came back to camp as Lucario walked over to James and Scyther.
"Listen, we have taken out to many from our alliances and if we do not stop now Ishi and Grayson will take us all out and get to the end." Lucario explained
"I agree. I say that we take out Grayson then." James said
Lucario's Confession: Rawr! Again I came in second in immunity. It's not losing immunity that I hate it's that I continue to get close and lose in the end. Now I feel a bit vulnerable however I still have my plan.
Lucario walked away as James turned to Scyther and Jolteon who just joined them.
"I think we should take out Lucario" James said "He is a challenge threat."
James's Confession: Lucario's offer is interesting but overall he is playing the game hard and is a huge threat. With Ishi and Grayson they are flip flopping and the jury might not respect that compared to him.
"No, we can not take out Lucario" Jolteon said "He might win Redemption Island. We need to take out Samara who is a bit weaker in challenges. Remember we need Farkas to win."
"Right. I prefer Lucario but you are correct. Lucario could win. Then we vote out Samara instead." James said
James's Confession: Despite my efforts the Pokemon may have an alliance and I need to watch out for them however I will play along and take out Lucario's remaining ally Samara. With that maybe I can team up with Ishi and Grayson.
James goes over to Ishi and Grayson.
"So here is my proposition. Lucario told me that we are taking out Grayson however I disagree. We need to take out Samara and leave Lucario without allies. Then after it is down to six we can team up on the Pokemon." James said
"Hmm seems like a good plan." Ishi said "And yes I noticed that Lucario is close with Scyther and Jolteon."
Ishi's Confession: So I figure that both alliances are playing us rather then trying to get us on their side. It will be a difficult decision on who to vote with.
After James left Lucario walks in.
"So what did he tell you?" Lucario asked
"That Samara is going." Ishi said
"Well he came to me and wanted Grayson gone. However I say that we go after James himself." Lucario said
"Good plan." Ishi said "About time we take him out"
Lucario's Confession: So now I find out that Samara is on the chopping block and the only way out is to try and take out James. I do not want Jolteon or Scyther targeted and I cannot trust James to uphold his end and take out Grayson.
The tribe packed up and headed to tribal council.
Grayson's Confession: This tribal council will be crazy. With so many targets I have no idea who will be going. But we decided on who will be voted out and hopefully the result will be in our favor.
Tribal Council #12
"Welcome to tribal council. Here comes the jury. Alyx, Miranda, and Revan."
Alyx comes in wearing her jacket, vest, and jeans. Miranda wore her Cerberus outfit, and Revan still wore his sith robes.
"So James I heard that there was a little alteration a couple of days ago?" Nighteye asked
"Yeah it was minor but Ishi and Grayson was taking control of the game by pitting both alliances against each other." James said
"Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Pitted? We never pitted anyone. You guys fought and we took advantage" Grayson said
"But now you are playing us against each other." James replied
"Bull*beep!*" Grayson yelled "You are just upset because you are in not in control!"
"I do not care about control! This is survival!" James yelled back
"Yours!" Grayson yelled
"Lucario at the challenge today you were a bit upset about losing the challenge." Nighteye said
"Yeah, and it is not because I have not won immunity it was because I am usually second. Gets very frustrating." Lucario said
"Scyther as the numbers dwindle and the threat of someone returning from Redemption worries you?" Nighteye asked
"I am however if Farkas comes back that will be good for me. But if Mordin comes back that could devastate us." Scyther explained
"Samara, with 3 straight allies taken out do you feel in danger?" Nighteye asked
"Yes, apparently despite being no threats in challenges I am a target." Samara said
"Jolteon why would Samara be a target?" Nighteye asked
"My only guess is that she has better relation with Mordin. Only thing I can think of." Jolteon said
"Then why am I a target?" Samara asked
"Not sure. Who told you?" Jolteon asked
"Not telling." Samara said
"Even if it means it could save you?" Jolteon asked as Samara did not respond
"Ishi how badly did you need immunity?" Nighteye asked
"Very, although I do not think I am in danger you never know. Lots of names were thrown around so one of them could have been mine." Ishi said
"Don't worry buddy." Grayson said "You are safe but I am not."
"Okay it is time to vote…" Nighteye said before being interrupted
"I would like to give up immunity!" Ishi said
"In many season no one has given up immunity since I believe season 4 and it ended badly I believe. I do not know since I did not host it." Nighteye said
"I would like to give immunity to Grayson." Ishi said giving the necklace to Ishi.
"Okay no one can vote for Grayson but everyone else is vulnerable. James you can start the vote." Nighteye said as James goes up and votes followed by Ishi, Scyther, Jolteon, Lucario, Grayson, and Samara voted. "I will read the votes." Nighteye said first vote…
Samara
Samara frowned
James
James sighed
Samara
James
Samara
James
"Thirteenth Person voted out of Survivor and sent to Redemption Island…"
James
"Damn!" James yelled as he got up and brought his torch up.
"James the tribe has spoken." Nighteye said snuffing James's torch as James walks away. "With the numbers going down you guys have to dig deep to continue to survive. Head back to camp."
Redemption Island
James walks in and sets his torch down a bit upset.
"So I am guessing the vote did not go over well." Farkas said
"Yeah, Ishi and Grayson voted with them and I think that the three Pokemon have an alliance."
James's Confession: Yeah I figured it all out and I was hoping to stay one more tribal council. Well I guess I have to defeat Mordin and Farkas rather than hope for Farkas to come back.
Next time on Survivor as another duel plays out 3 alliances of 2 try to out strategize each other as a new power alliance forms but will it be solid?
Voted for James: Samara, Lucario, Grayson, Ishi
Voted for Samara: James, Scyther, Jolteon
Notes on the booted
With Miranda and Revan I needed two players who had little screen time but were somewhat interesting. I had Miranda be the annoying negative character that got more arrogant as time goes on and Revan with an under the radar strategy who tried to manipulate people from the background but once the merge happened he became expendable.
So enjoy and comment and also as a preview for the next season I have 20 survivors, 8 pre merge boots, 2 post merge boots, and 10 winners playing.
