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Post by John on Nov 12, 2020 4:12:02 GMT
I asked you guys if you wanted the next three reveals to be fresh or familiar faces. Instead of listening to you, I just went with three players whose names start with the letter C. You know what else starts with the letter C? CONQUEST! Isn't that fun!
CALUM
Time to throw another Brit into the mix this season! Compared to Louise, Calum has a much thicker accent, but this man is coming into the game with a plan to be a man of mystery, just call him Austin Powers, yeah baby! In all seriousness I loved getting to interview Calum, I'm always hesitant with players from the UK timezone, but he does have experience playing Skype ORGs and has assured me he's very used to being up at ungodly hours for games. In terms of how he'll do he's a total wildcard for me. If he's able to integrate and get his footing in the game without his timezone being an issue, I think he's a player that a lot of people will really enjoy talking to and getting to know. I know I would want to work with him that's for sure!
CARSON
Coming to us in a bathrobe without a shirt on, get ready to stan. To my knowledge Carson hasn't played another ORG, but without a doubt I can already tell after this season that will quickly change and we'll see Carson everywhere. I get a lot of vibes from this guy, I get great fun energy and this light that I think players will love and really gravitate towards to. I get the young and naive vibe that may make him someone people underestimate. But I also get potential for him to be an entertaining mess. All I know is I think Carson is going to give us a lot to talk about and he is definitely one of my pre-game favourites. Probably not the front runner for my winner pick, but definitely a top prospect character for entertainment.
CASEY
This guy is right up my alley for the type of player I love to cast. He has minimal experience having only played a Zoom Survivor over a couple days, but is a super fan of the show. I first heard about Casey from Melody who had mentioned interviewing him for Voyage, and from there I reached, interviewed and had no doubt in my mind we need him. I think Casey gives off a bit of gamebot energy, but he's also a very interesting guy and someone I'm interested to see how they mesh with this group. If he can find allies, his knowledge of the game will get him deep, he just needs to find his crew. I know I would work with Casey if I was playing with him and I hope we get to see all that he has to offer this season.
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Post by Devon on Nov 12, 2020 4:31:28 GMT
I'm sorry, but if you go out of your way to apply for Conquest: LONDON just to vote out the Austin Powers-lookalike, I will hate you with every ounce of my being
CALUM MUST WIN!!!
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Post by Steph on Nov 13, 2020 4:10:54 GMT
As much as I don’t want to cheer Casey on, I’ll be cheering Casey on.
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Post by Teddy on Nov 13, 2020 4:11:40 GMT
So soooo excited for Roy. Hosted him way back in the day and he is a a top tier tea spiller and dragger and king one one liners. Cannot wait to see him kill this game.
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Post by Melody on Nov 13, 2020 4:19:14 GMT
i wonder if leanna will align w calum bc calum just played a game that her close friend (sam) won
ANYWAYS
i'm so excited for casey!! he seems very confident in his capabilities as a player but is also super grounded and honest with how things will go. i think he'll do well socially too, as long as he can adapt to getting on calls and such. the last game he played was a very intense mini, and so it'll be interesting to see if he can get ahold of this longer format
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Post by Pat on Nov 13, 2020 4:23:05 GMT
Danielle: We love a double-jointed twin journalism student! She'd be infinitely more rootable if she weren't from New Jersey but we can forgive her for that. I cannot possibly bring myself to cheer against a fellow journalist and wouldn't want to, anyway. She seems like she's got a very easygoing vibe about her that'll make folks gravitate toward her. Ethan: Starbucks drink choice? Questionable. But a water sign? Sure, I'm on board. Love a good newbie but hope he's able to keep up with the pace and not burn out on the strategic side of things. Or get too wound up on the million chai teas he'll be drinking. I'm not sure here — I could see him pre-merge, or I could see him idoled out for being too much of a threat. Outlook unclear, ask again later. Zaid: Another newbie, and this one plays music? I like him already. Seems like he's got a personality. I think I've found my early newbie favourite. Calum: I hope he brings more energy to the game than he did to his intro video. The music was the most interesting part of it... it was groovy, baby. Then again, he's setting a floor for expectations so nowhere to go but up from here. Carson: Oh, hell yes. Okay, immediately on board. An awkward but likeable dork who is aware of how likeable and how dorky he is? Blindsided at F6 is my guess, but he'll be a roller coaster of emotion and entertainment the whole way there. Casey: What he said... "Some of my interests include movies, TV shows, video games..." What I heard... You go, girl! Give us nothing! Nah. I know both he and Calum are probably both just suffering from "it's my first ORG and I don't know what exactly to say"itis. I think both have potential to do well, but a lot is going to depend on how much time they put in and, realistically, their tribe configurations.
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Post by Casey on Nov 13, 2020 4:38:47 GMT
Danielle - Jackie and Jack have had nothing but great things to say and thats good enough for me! It was hard to read her from her intro video
Ethan - He seems goofy in like the best way. I agree with John i get like ~wild vibes~ but Im here for it.
Zaid - The winner is here folks. Zaid was amazing and it was a pleasure watching him play survivor Northeastern. Zaid was a very cerebral player and I always loved watching his confessionals. He didnt do a lot wrong during his time in survivor northeastern. It was just kinda a hard side v side game and he got caught in the crossfires at the wrong time. I know hes very excited and I really think he can do well. Since he played i've gotten to listen to some of Zaids music and hear his creative side so I think hell be able to bring both strtegy and a lovley presense to the cast <3
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Post by John on Nov 13, 2020 4:42:51 GMT
Time for our last batch of players this season, and this batch.....we saved some of the best for last that's for sure!
ABBY
Having been in the mix for a few seasons now where the timing just didn't work out, I'm so excited to finally get the opportunity to host Abby. I have heard nothing but great things from people about her and from her interviews I can see why! She has a charm that I can see players naturally gravitating towards. With a few ORGs under her belt now it will be interesting to see if she's able to pull out a win this time around!
DUSTY
One of the stars of the pre-game for us and someone you're all about to stan, meet Dusty! She is brand new to ORGs, but does have the benefit of having a sibling who has played and gotten her to give one a go. Dusty is literally Katie's doppelganger from a looks perspective, but that's not where the comparisons stop. Dusty has brought big energy to her pre-game content and I hope this translates to her gameplay and social because if it does these players are going to love Dusty just as much as we do!
ERICA
Our last minute replacement for the season, a true hero already! I have so much respect for people who come in last minute and are just ready to go. Erica is just that, she's been ready and eager to play ever since we reached out and I'm excited to get to know her more as a player as the game progresses. I know she has a mix bag of experience, but we have her on a tribe that will be a really interesting dynamic and mix of players, so I can't wait to see how she adapts to that. She also has a tier one dad joke in her welcome video that makes her a favourite of mine already!
LEE
When I saw Lee's application come through I was hyped because I recognized his name from some podcasts I had listened to. Getting to actually interview him though, I got even more excited because Lee is going to be a PLAYER this season! Having experience is more short form games including Sequester, this will be Lee's first long form Skype ORG and honestly it can go one of two ways. I think he has the potential to be a major force both socially and strategically. On the flip side, we've seen players coming from short form games play too hard too fast. I'm hoping Lee delivers the former and if he does I think we're in for a great showing from him this season!
MANIK
Our last newbie male reveal! Coming to us via Olivia, Manik is bran new to ORGs and honestly I'm not sure exactly how much he's been told about them, but I do know he's very excited to be playing. Manik is one of those newbies that you just hope gets to do well because of how into things he is during the pre-game phase. I really couldn't predict exactly how he'll play, I think he'll play a lower key game at the beginning, that could go one of two ways. He could team up with some more experienced players and use it as an opportunity to learn and build up his game, or he could fade into the back and potentially be an early casualty. I really hope he can figure something out and find a squad because he's a favourite of mine and I think he'll be a favourite for many of you as well!
MIRANDA
Our final reveal that some of you might not recognize the magnitude of just yet, but let me introduce you all to Miranda Vander Vliet. A familiar last name? That's right, it is the Queen's sister coming onto her turf to snatch the crown! We have been trying to get Miranda play for many seasons and now is the time for her to shine! There's a funny story about Miranda's pre-game that we won't reveal now but we did talk about in the ConQ&A that will be available tomorrow. Miranda is honestly just like her sister in the sense that she is hyper competitive and loves to win. I can't wait to see how she approaches the game and how it differs from how Katie normally plays. But with a family standard to uphold, I honestly expect great things from Miranda this season!
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Post by Ben on Nov 13, 2020 5:37:43 GMT
so many good people to root for
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Post by Molly on Nov 13, 2020 5:51:22 GMT
gonna do a write up i promise but marissa and abby will be the f2
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Post by Devon on Nov 13, 2020 8:10:24 GMT
Abby is the leading contender on this cast, and not just by a little bit. She comes across so sweet and unassuming but her confessionals are literally like "LOL these people and their silly human emotions". Especially in a cast with a lot of newer-ish players, she's 100% going to spin them into her web and eat their hearts for breakfast.
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Post by Olivia on Nov 13, 2020 8:57:59 GMT
the way i feel like i just did a hw assignment - we will see how long i can keep this up but w this cast im definitely expecting to be invested! so many ppl to look out for <3
brenden - seems nice enough, but yeah can see a spiraling downfall but hopefully he has learned from his previous mistakes and will try to correct them here
juju - i adore him, i just know him via being in love game/VLs but i’ll give him attention, he gives me attention - he is just super likeable imo. just fun to talk w, but can def see him getting chaotic, but i hope he can channel that energy and just be a star!
leanna - know a little bit of her, i have always thought she was super sweet and wanted to be her friend but alas - the infamous “conquest” alliance (if ya know ya know). BUT truly am rooting for her and believe she’ll have a solid run, just hope that she is not running herself too thin with playing all of these orgs.
louise - holy cow i have never fell in love with someone and wanted to be their friend quicker than i have when i watch louise talk. i can’t give her more praise than john other than just to echo it. i viewed her in CYS and my one thing i hope she doesn’t do this time is doubt herself so much!! she undersells herself strategically, when really with her social game, she only needs like a pinch of it she’s so great. just can’t wait to watch her again, i will always take more louise.
marissa - seems super chill and level headed, and like someone who thinks strategically a few steps ahead but knows how to manage their own threat level. definitely someone who will connect well early and make a deep run.
roy - seems so chill, clearly smart, a person people will definitely flock to work with - but yeah he almost seems so charismatic it will be threatening. super excited to see how he plays, seems like he will be a power player throughout
danielle - she seems so precious and cool i just want to be her friend. i can tell a five star recruit. i feel like she will bring some big surprises.
ethan - starbucks chai is trash.
jk seems nice idk i’d rather hear about him than his reality game experience. i definitely get the chaos vibe. not sure what to think just yet.
zaid - can i casually walk in the park with him? charisma central. can see him running things, maybe a little like our northeastern friend noah, but i think ppl would like zaid more.
callum - he worries me. i don’t like a man of mystery. im sorry that video would tell me i want him out the door asap. but who can resist an accent.
carson - omg what an adorable college freshman. i’d love to talk to him so much. big fan.
casey - he seems pretty cool, i cannot totally read him or how he will be, so interested to see!!
abby - seems like a nice girl, doesn’t scream someone i’d be dying to get to know though
dusty - i can’t believe i am being blessed with katie’s sister - we stan. i just couldn’t be more excited. i feel like she is gonna kill it. theme songs?? EDIT: just now finding out this is not katie’s sister - i love her still LOL why does she remind me so much of katie. must be the winner energy.
erica - okay im all here for the fun awkward dad joke energy. just yes.
lee - think he will be easy to talk to. kind of not a fan of the used car salesman pitch - it was unnecessary and transparent.
manik - i can’t believe i successfully roped him into this. he is the only person i know irl that watches survivor. he actually introduced me to survivor maryland which is how i kind of searched into this whole crazy world - he is a big chris lecompte fan and was very impressed he has played this LOL. i gave him some advice to prep him prior, and he is a smart guy, i think he will catch on quickly. he really is so much fun to talk to and is an easy personality to get along with, and lets me talk at him for 30 minutes at lunch. im reallyyy hoping he will get the time commitment, i told him what it should be in some detail. GO MANIK!
miranda - omg another katie. love her. soooo excited for her. can’t wait to see that competitive energy come out
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Post by Shelby on Nov 13, 2020 13:48:14 GMT
hi im here for miranda and miranda only
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Post by Tom on Nov 14, 2020 20:31:39 GMT
A little late getting started here, but gimme all the smaller characters. I'm here for y'all!
BEXLEY Abbey- Minor in music? I bet she plays clarinet. I'm a fan!
Brenden- He's the cool version of me. Two early pre-merge games in a row, but Brenden is actually smart enough to get out of the hole and figure out what to change. He is charming and will have no problem making friends, as long as he manages to not overplay his hand this first round. I want to be his friend.
Dusty- I can see Dusty becoming the center of attention very quickly and perhaps pushing people the wrong way. I think I'd probably have a hard time keeping up with that energy, so others on this tribe may as well.
Juju- We'd click super quick! Very likable. Others have said that he's well-connected, so if the cast knows then he could be a target- but otherwise has the chops to go far.
Lee- Agreed with Olivia- transparent sales pitch, but an easy conversationalist.
Miranda- If I'm on this tribe I'm trying to work with her stat. Being related to Conquest royalty doesn't hurt!
EALING Carson- He's like, SOOO self-aware. And hilarious. The bathrobe choice? Really? And he somehow made it work.
Ethan- Coffee is overrated.
Leanna- DANGEROUS. I'd want to keep her around because she will draw targets, but only if she's in my alliance. Otherwise this girl is sharp enough to take it all and leave carnage on the way.
Manik- I think Manik is the most normal person on this season. Well-spoken, good person, I just hope that he doesn't get eaten alive strategically early on because I want to see the teeth come out.
Marissa- Unsurprisingly getting a lot of love, and it's earned. Write her in for the F7.
Zaid- I could listen to him talk all day- so I guess I'll be checking out his YT! Very easy-going and I'd be trying to work with him right away.
HARROW Calum- I certainly don't have the experience to back this thought, but I gotta think that claiming to be a man of mystery to the entire cast can't be a good sign to your tribemates.
Casey- Intro video is plain, which is all you need to get traction in the early-going. Don't make yourself a threat, don't seem too naive. Check and check. This tribe is crazy enough that he'll be a grounding factor.
Danielle- Was she reading off a script or is her diction just really that great? I think she'll be extremely likable to the others on this tribe of huge characters.
Erica- Puns for the winnnnnnn! No Con-question that that's all I needed to root for you!
Louise- Everyone has so much to say about Louise..... and rightly so. But if it was me, I don't know that I could handle that energy. It's a lot. I hope she sticks around to stir up the drama, but, sorry John, there's no way she wins!
Roy- THREAT. That's all I think when I see him and listen to him speak. He's smart, charming, and since others say that he is cutthroat I would be terrified of him. They'd be smart to get him out sooner than later.
Winner pick: Zaid!
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Post by Jason on Nov 15, 2020 0:01:42 GMT
I'm late but whatever. Good luck to them all. Keeping them short and simple
Brenden – Pretty standard intro video. Dropping the “I’m a social person” is interesting. Bad track record but anything is possible now.
Juju – I can feel the cracked energy even though he was trying to hide in his video.
Leanna – She doesn’t seem over the top via that video so I’m excited to see if she really has that side and if it comes out in Conquest. Seems like a likeable person that could easily get to jury.
Louise – YES YES YES THIS ENERGY IS WHAT I WANT. Also we do stan Gemma Collins. Easily Stanable
Marissa – Seems super easy going and I understand why John labeled her as one to watch. Likeable and has a dog. Good enough for late jury.
Roy – Another likeable guy without giving off the boring straight white male vibes. Interested to see what he says in his confessionals. Danielle – I can see the comparison to Jackie. If she can match her energy, then she could go far but my lukewarm take is that she won’t be able to.
Ethan – He talked really fast for like 30 seconds and I had to go back and rewatch it. Lets hope he does bring that chaotic energy to his tribe.
Zaid – This is pure winner vibes. He seems smart and likeable and I bet he’ll get into every single social circle on his tribe.
Calum – I love the accent, but I don’t know how to feel about his ability to make it deep.
Carson – I fully agree on the entertainment potential and I’m gonna predict he helps create the messiest pre-jury blindside of the season. He will slay a fav and giggle about it as the votes are read. But Josh still has the best bathrobe intro video.
Casey – When the video started, I thought I clicked on someone else. The long dyed hair has one type of energy and the video has another.
Abby – There’s a lot of blondes this season or I feel like there is. Similar to the others, nice.
Dusty – Alright I can see why people are stanning her. We’ll see on the gameplay aspect.
Erica – Back to back Erica winners. It could happen.
Lee – Nice but boring
Manik – I like him, idk there’s something about him that seems young and new, also non-threatening.
Miranda – ANOTHER VANDER VLIET OH NO. If she adapts well to the online aspect she’s gonna be in the finals.
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