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Post by Jeff Probst on Jul 7, 2015 21:29:19 GMT -5
This is where you will post your confessionals for this round. Remember that confessionals and thoughts on the game and events are mandatory. This show is filmed and will be turned into episodes. I will need content, because episodes will be written based directly from what you said. This is why you are also asked to post ALL chats you have with people. No need to make it clean and everything, I can manage to take what I need.
You will post your pre-votes and bootlists in here as well.
Please, don't make another thread, I've let people make their own threads for the past two seasons, and it is a mess to make episodes with, especially when people are giving the wrong round number, this is why we are changing the recipe for this season. At the end of an episode, the thread will be locked, and a new one will be made.
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Jul 10, 2015 12:45:49 GMT -5
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Post by Ken on Jul 10, 2015 12:45:49 GMT -5
World 1-1: START! I'm very excited to be here as a play tester for Saga Survivor 3.0! The two previous instalments of the series come highly recommended, and consumer reviews trend heavily towards the positive. Hopefully this new release will be able to live up to the hype of its predecessors. So far, though, signs are positive. The game's first stage has me in a truck going through the Ethiopian desert. It appears that voice chat has been disabled; I can't communicate with other user avatars at all. I hope this is intentional - if it's not, that's a pretty serious flaw that needs to be corrected before release. Someone should let QA know. The desert location is beautifully rendered. It's almost entirely realistic, and I can barely see any cloned textures at all. The backgrounds alone must've taken a serious amount of processor power. Looks like the developers went all out on character options, too. Some of the older character models are sporting realistic wrinkles - and believe me, those are a mother to code. A couple of testers appear to have had fun toggling the "weight" slider as well - there's a shrimpy dude with a fedora who's probably as big around as he is tall. I personally set it as thin as it would go. I love the idea of my scrawny little Asian self running around amongst beefy warriors and paladins. Surprisingly, there are even some older and overweight female representatives. Most gamers prefer the younger supermodel variants - and of course we've got those too. There's a grossly stereotypical model in the truck with me; her implants make Lara Croft look modest. I don't know who users like that are trying to fool - we all know you're a 300lb McDonalds cashier living at your parents' house. There's also a Texan cowboy warrior. I don't know who put cowboy hats as an equippable fashion item - they're totally out of place in this setting. Kills the realism a bit, but to each their own. I haven't been given the opportunity to pick a class yet. I think I'm going to go for Rogue if that's available. I prefer to stealth my way around instead of going at the enemy head on. Conan the Cowboy better hope he levels up quick, sandbox games tend to brutally punish the Leeroy Jenkins out of you. Come to think of it, I don't even know who we're going to be fighting. Zombies? Aliens? Given the desert setting, probably terrorists. I wonder what kind of gun I'll get. I hope it's a sniper rifle. |
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Jul 10, 2015 12:48:32 GMT -5
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Post by Ken on Jul 10, 2015 12:48:32 GMT -5
Hosty, I intend to write the majority of my confessionals similarly to this, if that's all right.
If not, let me know and I'll alter the style to be more episode friendly.
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Post by Jeff Probst on Jul 10, 2015 14:21:00 GMT -5
Oh my god, hahaha! This is actually really funny. But I'll probably cut out the parts about "avatars", because readers are going to associate those avatars to a board avatar rather than roleplay, and that confuse.  |
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Jul 10, 2015 15:01:55 GMT -5
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Post by Ken on Jul 10, 2015 15:01:55 GMT -5
I'll edit it later to something else. I typed that whole shebang on my phone so I didn't real have much flexibility in the way of editing.
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Post by Ken on Jul 10, 2015 22:31:26 GMT -5
Day 1
Inventory
Good looks Video game shirt Pants Tribe Buff Sweet Katana (Luxury item)
Stats
Strength: 75 Intelligence: 100+ (Infinite) Endurance: 75 Charisma: 100 Usefulness: 40 Attractiveness: 3
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Post by Ken on Jul 10, 2015 22:49:21 GMT -5
I gotta say, the QA guys for this game were some serious slackers. I've already noted a few bugs that render the game nearly unplayable, and they should all have been caught long before the game was opened for beta testing. I'll be sure to compose a stern email to the developer.
Our player-to-player comms remained frozen throughout the entire tutorial cutscene, which meant that it was impossible to coordinate efforts for the game's first task. The cutscene ended abruptly, and there was absolutely no indication of how the HUD interface was supposed to be run. You'd think if players are going to be forced to sit through an entire day of unskippable desert travel, you'd find time to code in an NPC telling you that pressing B will make you jump.
It would appear that this game is designed to be a protracted PvP deathmatch, with biweekly deathmatch eliminations occurring based on server rankings. Ugh. That means it's not just important for me to level up, I also have to keep other players from leveling up at the same rate that I do. There's also a handicap system in play, which means that if you grow too powerful, more players will turn against you. Seriously, what kind of world are we living in where it's suddenly disadvantageous to be more awesome than other people? Not cool, Saga Survivor. Not cool.
During the first task, one of our users ran ahead and completed the entire story mission by herself. To my substantial shock, it was the stereotypical silicon lady soldier. It would appear that I have misjudged the viability of the Leeroy Jenkins strategy. And the skill of people who decide their character choice based on cup size.
Right now I'm focusing on side missions, trying to build up some XP so that I can amp up my Usefulness stat. Right now Morgan's the only character with high Usefulness and I need to make sure that I'm doing well enough in the rankings to avoid elimination when the deathmatches start. I'm planning on joining her party. Anybody else who's looking to form a guild will want to join with the player with the highest Usefulness stat, so for right now it makes the most sense to make my username synonymous with hers.
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Post by Ken on Jul 10, 2015 22:53:29 GMT -5
Conversations:
Kenny Hoang Greetings, my queen 7:09 PMKenny Hoang Sorry you had to run that first challenge as a solo mission 7:10 PMMorgan McLeod Hey there, Kenny! 7:10 PMMorgan McLeod No worries, I managed to win it for us single-handedly. <3 7:10 PMKenny Hoang Hell yeah! 7:11 PMKenny Hoang (IRL I was driving home from work. Worst timing ever) 7:13 PMMorgan McLeod No worries, we all have real life to attend to. 7:14 PMKenny Hoang Wow, there's a sick amount of work we have to do around camp 7:14 PMMorgan McLeod Yeah, I just noticed that. 7:15 PMKenny Hoang I can't even imagine how bad it is for the old folks 7:15 PMMorgan McLeod Ugh, I wanted to just lie down and do nothing all day. 7:26 PMKenny Hoang Yeah, this weather is pretty killer 7:27 PMKenny Hoang I've heard that removing most of your clothing and getting a good base tan is a great way to prevent sunburn. 7:27 PMKenny Hoang Just saying. 7:27 PMKenny Hoang For, like.. science. 7:27 PMMorgan McLeod Is that so? I'll have to try that some time. 7:27 PMMorgan McLeod Thanks for the advice, Kenny! 7:31 PMKenny Hoang No problem. 7:32 PMKenny Hoang I recommend doing lots of yoga stretches too 7:32 PMKenny Hoang They're good for the... 7:32 PMKenny Hoang Uh 7:32 PMKenny Hoang Sunburn 7:32 PMKenny Hoang Skin elasticity, doncha know 7:32 PMMorgan McLeod Those are my specialty! 7:32 PMKenny Hoang Nice! 7:32 PMKenny Hoang You'll have to give us an exhibition! 7:32 PMMorgan McLeod Maybe later if I'm feeling up to it. 7:33 PMKenny Hoang Sure, sure 7:33 PMKenny Hoang Don't tucker yourself out 7:33 PMMorgan McLeod Yeah, I'm already exhausted enough as it is. 7:34 PMKenny Hoang Well, going solo mode on that challenge probably takes it outta ya pretty good. 7:34 PMMorgan McLeod Oh, it did for sure!
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Post by Ken on Jul 10, 2015 22:56:16 GMT -5
Erinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
Kenny! What's up!?
36 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
Greetings, Erinn!
36 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
Not much.
36 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
I was late to the challenge, I feel embarrassed
35 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
No I didn't even make it if anything I do!
30 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
I'm trying to find out what everybody's skills are, so I know what class to assign for the party.
30 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
I assume this works like an RPG
30 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
How are you with magic?
29 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
*shakes head* nope
29 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
Right. So you won't be the wizard, then.
29 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
Do you have any weapon proficiency?
27 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
Ehh not a lot
27 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
Well, okay, let's say a marauding Russell Hantz is charging out of the woods at you
27 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
How do you defend yourself?
26 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
With my bazuka duh
26 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
Bazuka proficiency.
26 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
Excellent.
25 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
Do you enjoy sandviches?
25 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
Who doesn't
19 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
I'm thinking you'll be the team heavy.
19 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
You can use rocket launchers, miniguns, you name it.
19 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
Fancy
18 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
It's an excellent class
18 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
You'll have a lower movement stat
18 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
But that's okay, we'll mostly be using fast travel once most of the terrain's been revealed anyway
17 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
Alrighty
15 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
Now that that's out the way, how are you?
14 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
I'm not the best role player so I apologize if I'm not good at it :/
14 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
But other than that I'm good glad to be on this tribe!
14 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
It's okay. This game is only version 3.0
13 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
We're essentially beta testing it to see how it works, so it's great if you're totally new. Gives you fresh eyes
13 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
I'm glad to be here as well.
13 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
No disrespect to the older users, but I'm much more comfortable with younger folks
13 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
Much agreed though
13 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
Old ladies have a tendency to act like they're my mom.
12 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
Exactly
12 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
I think our tribe has potential to be a dominating forcw
12 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
Of course I shouldn't get ahead of myself
11 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
Hey, I like your spirit!
11 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
I think we're a really solid team
10 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
Definitely
10 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
The only old person who commented is Russell
9 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
Whereas right now 6 of our 8 tribe members have been active already
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Erinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
Did you see this part?
49 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
"Each day, your tribe must have eaten 20 food points per member in the tribe. (120 for a tribe of 8)."
49 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
Holy nuts
49 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
That's a lot of food
49 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
Am I stupid or should it be 160 not 120
49 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
You aren't stupid.
48 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
OK phew
48 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
If anything, you're rocking the highest Intelligence stat on the tribe
48 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
Lmao I'm just working. The challenges are where the intelligent people come out
36 mins agoKenny Hoang's iconKenny Hoang
Don't sell yourself short!
33 mins agoErinn Lobdell's iconErinn Lobdell
Haha we'll see Kenny boy
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Post by Jeff Probst on Jul 11, 2015 15:01:15 GMT -5
1. Please make a valid bootlist right now. - I want all players to have one.
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Episode 1
Jul 12, 2015 10:19:48 GMT -5
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Post by Ken on Jul 12, 2015 10:19:48 GMT -5
Most Liked
1. Erinn
2. Morgan
3. Colby
4. Ethan
5. Brendan
6. Shirin
7. Alina
Least Liked
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Jul 13, 2015 16:34:47 GMT -5
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Post by Ken on Jul 13, 2015 16:34:47 GMT -5
I really wish I'd put my Strength stat higher. We had an 8v8 matchup today, and I very quickly came to the realization that I'm not specced out for feats of strength. Even filling bags with sand was pretty difficult for me, and I was worried that any Assassin class characters in the party would turn on me if we lost the match.
Other assorted notes from the play session:
Brendan is frequently AFK during critical moments. If we need to run a raid, he'd better not disconnect at critical moments. Right now I think he's got the lowest Usefulness stat on the server, and that's definitely something to keep in mind.
Morgan revealed that she doesn't know what HP is. How the heck did someone who's never heard of basic concepts like hit points get invited to be a beta tester? We talked for a whole about her breasts, and she revealed to me that one of them is named Brendan. Come to think of it, I totally understand why the sweaty dorks in admin would have invited her to beta test. It's a nice effort, but I bet they get friend zoned in the end.
In other news, Alina is alive. I thought she was an NPC put here to balance out the teams, but she talks somewhat like a human. I'm going to administer the Turing test to make she's not an AI, though. Wouldn't put it past development to slip a hyperintelligent CPU player in as a way of field testing the character's capacity to execute code.
Everybody else on my tribe seem fairly generic. I don't have anything else to say about them.
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