Hi guys!
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rietje-1 — 9 years ago(September 25, 2016 12:22 PM)
Hi guys! Glad you're interested. I haven't been replying yet because I'm mostly waiting for more players haha.
I've been busy mostly, holiday, preparing for a new studies (beautician), trying to juggle a new house with roommates, family, love, dancing and health.
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Elphie_Tiggular — 9 years ago(September 25, 2016 02:38 PM)
I've been busy mostly, holiday, preparing for a new studies (beautician), trying to juggle a new house with roommates, family, love,
dancing
and health.
Dancing!?
Ooh. Should I be worried, Ri? Do I have competition
Glad about the rest (especially love and health!).
Yeah. All fine here. Mostly!
I will also try to finish my profile (I have started!)
but been such a while that I really want to savour the moment! Lol.
EDIT:
Just had a thought, RiI don't suppose anyone from the Battle Royale board would be interested in this, would they? I remember there were a few people from over there in your Battle Royale RPG?
ELPHABA:
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ScorpionTDC — 9 years ago(September 25, 2016 04:10 PM)
This sounds interesting. I've only seen a little survivor (though it seems at least kinda similar to Big Brother), but I would definitely have some interest in this. Anything I should keep in mind when playing/making the character?
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rietje-1 — 9 years ago(September 27, 2016 12:46 PM)
Just a quick bump because I'm really excited to see a few players here. Can't wait for those profiles! You can just use yourself as an example.
One thing I do need to add (forgot in the OP) that for looks, please describe the clothes that your character is wearing. This is important because you start the game with only the clothes on your back, a piece of swimwear and one warm piece of clothing for during the nights. You also get to keep one pair of comfortable shoes to walk in (aside from the ones you're wearing). So think carefully about how you're going to get the most out of the little stuff you get to take with you.
This game definitely is similar to Big Brother, it is also about aligning with people, being strategic but also getting people to like you and vote for you.
And yes, Elphie, I am dancing but don't worry about any competition. I am in ballroom and latin, not your discipline, so we'll never be head-to-head in that area. ^^ And I'm only an intermediate. -
rietje-1 — 9 years ago(September 27, 2016 02:25 PM)
I want to put in my character who, depending on how many people we get, is an early boot or could be adopted by someone.
Aside from personality, it's mostly done and I hope it can also give you guys some direction and ideas of what to do for your character.
Name:
Andy King
Age:
21
Gender:
Male
Occupation:
College student with a soccer scholarship.
Appearance:
Average height and weight, slightly more built with toned legs from years of playing soccer. He has dark hair reaching his ears, a bit of facial hair, brown eyes that glisten a lot and give him a bit of a 'vulnerable' expression.
His clothes are a blue striped t-shirt with a similar blue t-shirt underneath, jeans shorts, his soccer shoes, a long warm grey vest during the nights and black swim shorts.
http://images.tenplay.com.au/~/media/TV Shows/Australian Survivor/Galleries/Season 1/Ep 12 Photos/Australia-Survivor-Episode-12-Coconut-5-Immunity-ChallengeVavau-Conner10-resized.jpg
Personality:
Your strengths:- Teamworker: He grew up as the 3rd of 4 boys has always had to share something from early age (room, candy, etc.) and it helped him playing soccer, where he once again had to work together to reach the goal. He brings people together easily and is good at giving pep-talks. Being a defender on the team definitely helps, too.
- Friendly: Andy likes getting along with everyone and always tries to create a positive atmosphere. He likes talking to and meeting new people and doesn't really join in on gossip or trash talking. There will be many people who won't mind aligning with him.
- Fit & fast: Years of playing soccer have given him a good physique and he's pretty fit. He's used to having to run around for a long time giving him quite some stamina and being able to outrun people for a while.
Your weaknesses: - Pushover: As the downside of being liked, Andy will often need only a little convincing to go along with what people want and people know this about him. Some of the more aggressive or manipulative players may see him as an easy target to use because he'll mostly just do what they want.
- Forgiving: Because he'd like everyone to just get along, he tends to brush things aside and accept things that he maybe shouldn't, or at least should expect a decent apology for. He's had a fairly easy childhood and been raised with lots of optimism, so he genuinely thinks that people can change. Even *ssholes.
- Stuffs things down: In order to keep the peace and keep things positive, as an addition to the above, he tends to just swallow whatever he's feeling and brush it aside for the sake of getting along. He's not always in tune with his feelings and often laughs things off, even when he really should be worried. It has also kept him from making a lot of very close friends, he's more of an every-man's friend but his deeper friendships can be counted on one hand.
Your fears:
Loneliness. He knows he's a fun, nice guy so he can get people to keep him company, but on his own, without direction from someone else, he would be quite uncomfortable and wouldn't really know what to do.
Family & relationships:
Father, Frank, a construction worker; mother, Marissa, a high school teacher of English; older brothers Brady and Kevin; younger brother Greg.
Why do you think you should be the sole survivor?:
"I am good at making connections and can get along with anyone. I would make sure to play as fairly as possible without much blood on my hands. People would want to vote for me because I hadn't done much to p*ss them off."
What are you going to do with the money?
"Pay off any money for school and buy a car so I can drive myself home when I want to see my family, or just need to go somewhere. Public transport takes such a long time!"
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dinoman200-1 — 9 years ago(October 01, 2016 04:02 AM)
So I still need to work on why I should be the sole survivor which I will do within the next few days, but I wanted to get this posted.
Name: Eric West
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Occupation: Mechanic
Appearance:
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTYxOTM4MzI4MF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMTc0MjQyNA@@.V1_UY317_CR20,0,214,317_AL.jpg
Shaggy brown hair. Average height. Not too muscular, but has some definition. While he has a serious look about him, he has a smile that can light up a room.
His clothes are a button down shirt, blue jeans and work boots (gym shoes alternately.) He has a hooded sweat shirt for the nights and a pair of blue and black swim trunks.
Personality: Friendly, but competitive. Eric loves a challenge and won't back down. He believes you can overcome any obstacle if you try hard enough. Eric is also a but of a risk taker, he knows it could cost him big, but he also knows that the pay off will be worth if it works. Despite his competitiveness Eric also has a charismatic and friendly side. He seems to get along well with almost everyone and can often be the life of the party.
Your strengths:
Charisma: Eric has a way with people and they seem to get along with him almost instantly.
Determined: Eric never backs down from a challenge and refuses to give up.
Patience: Years of working on cars has taught him that success takes hard work and time.
Your weaknesses:
Impulsiveness: Eric has a tendency to be impulsive. This can pay off sometimes, but it can also cost him big.
Over confident: Due to his competitive side and his determination Eric tends to be over confident in his abilities.
Copes with humor: Though he is hardworking he has trouble coping with things like loss and uses humor which sometimes causes him to lose focus of his goals.
Your fears: Rejection. Eric has always got along well with people and doesn't know what he would do if he met someone he couldn't get along with.
Family & relationships: Ellen West-Mother, a nurse
Jim West-Father, a cop,
Jennifer Cole-Girlfriend, student
Why do you think you should be the sole survivor?:
What are you going to do with the money Buy an engagement ring for his girlfriend and put a down payment on a house.
"It's only a movie, and, after all, we're all grossly overpaid." Alfred Hitchcock -
rietje-1 — 9 years ago(October 04, 2016 12:48 PM)
Thanks for the character, dino. I'll be thinking of mine for Predator and post it as soon as I can.
Everyone who offered, yes, please do tell anyone you think might be interested. Friends, other boards
This needs more sign-ups and I can't start before having a cast, so don't be shy and tell others for me. That'd be great!!
To keep this going, I may just post two more throwaways I have been thinking of. -
dnashobviously234 — 9 years ago(October 11, 2016 04:28 PM)
Hi! If I can have more than one spot let me know! Also, please shoot me a PM when we are starting. I frequent IMDb but not this particular board. Also, I used to participate in your Horror & Other RPG's and they were great!
Name: Tia Sanderson
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Occupation: Intern at Stone Ward PR Agency in Chicago, Illinois
Appearance:
http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1968176/images/o-KEKE-PALMER-facebook.jpg
Personality: Bubbly, well spoken, smart thinker, background in public relations helps her choose her words wisely. Loves to win!
Your strengths: Smart thinker, Smooth with her words, physically fit, strategic mindset
Your weaknesses: can be emotional, cares very easily for others, and trusting
Your fears: SPIDERS!
Family & relationships: She comes from an upper-middle class family in Chicago. She is single and recently got out of a 3 year relationship. She has 3 brothers, no sisters.
Why do you think you should be the sole survivor?: I should be the soul survivor because I am well rounded and will play the best social game!
What are you going to do with the money? With the money, she would be more comfortable applying for PR Agencies outside of the city of Chicago because she would be able to afford moving out of the apartment that her parents are paying for. She also hopes to donate some of her money to Boys & Girls Club of America because she had a passion for volunteering there during her high school years. With the rest, she plans to give some to her parents and then pay back some on her loans.
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rietje-1 — 9 years ago(October 12, 2016 01:28 PM)
Hey, thanks for signing up. Well, I was going to ask people to just make a second character, but another user also offered to tell some people to join, so I hope I can hold that out for a little longer.
You know guys, no, never mind. Go make a second character if you want to. If I get some last minute sign-ups, the cast will just be a little bigger.
Were you there around the time when we didn't have the RPG board yet? I think for a while we were merged with the Other Games board and I remember a lot of conflict between the two groups. -
rietje-1 — 9 years ago(October 12, 2016 02:23 PM)
Adding another NPC to the bunch, unless you want to play him of course.
Name:
Gavin McCoy
Age:
19
Gender:
Male
Occupation:
Works as a dishwasher/waiter at his parents' restaurant.
Appearance:
Gavin is shorter than the average guy and has a normal build. Looks young because of his face. Cropped dark blond hair. Cheerful smile and has an exaggerated laugh and his voice can rise over others with ease, especially when enthusiastic. He dresses fashionable yet casual and thinks confidence is your best asset. Has some mannerisms such as clicking his tongue and hanging backwards that may make him come off cocky.
He wears a green t-shirt and beige shorts with worn-down sneakers to the game, red/black swim shorts and an oversized black hoodie for during the nights.
http://cimg.tvgcdn.net/i/r/2014/05/23/51244946-04f2-44ac-93f2-9e521554f5b9/thumbnail/640x440/b3931741b9ad4c40ae20a9c82f544d53/140522survivor-spencer-bledsoe1.jpg
Personality:
Gavin's life changed when his family got into a car accident when he was 15, which severely injured his father and left him unable to work. Which then meant overtime for his mother and the other staff at the restaurant his parents own and their income went down massively. Thankfully, his father recovered but during that time, Gavin had gotten quite depressed, feeling helpless and angry, taking it out on his classmates and eventually falling into a bad crowd, which he got out of when he was caught shoplifting.
He loves to have fun, even if this means breaking a rule or two. He has his own ideas of what rules make sense and which ones don't . A realist lifes tough, so its up to you to make the most of it. Is perfectly aware of just how lucky he is to have survived his car accident, so he enjoys life to the fullest, claiming the only things to regret are missed opportunities. There are moments he feels down, and then hes quiet and absent-minded. Can feel self-conscious, but doesnt overdo it. With his friends, he's generous and supportive, but keeps that mischievous streak. He's forgiving, but if youve crossed the line with him too many times, he
will
stop talking to you.
He doesnt talk much about his personal life others have no concern with it. He hates whiners! Then, seeing his old, naïve self in others, he acts underhanded, which he plays off as just giving them a reality check. He feels his past has moulded him into a stronger, more perceptive person and thinks he let himself be taken advantage of. Everyone does things for a reason and people who say someone's a bad person are sanctimonious.
Your strengths:- His confidence. When he has to achieve something, he gives it his all and if theres a setback, he tries to overcome it. No, he wont always come out on top, but tries to come as close as possible and stays positive. He also takes insults on the chin and can laugh at his mistakes.
- Has a great poker face, thanks to his past with shoplifting. This has also made him very perceptive and given him a good eye for detail. With subtleties in body language or voice, nothing goes unnoticed by him and thanks to this, he has a keen judge of character.
- He works well under stress hes not one to freak out and actually thrives under pressure. Sure he can panic or get mad, but it's more internal. He holds his own when other's don't - it doesn't shake him up.
Your weaknesses: - Manipulative: He still has a bit of his dark side in him. You have to know him well to sense when hes lying or trying to elicit something from you. He has no qualms with lying or using others as a last resort. But once found out, no way people will trust him again
- Insensitive: Due to his own bad experiences, hes quick to judge others who, in his opinion, have gone through less than him and no right to complain and can make some really sh*tty remarks towards them. If youre not as tough as him, youre feeling sorry for yourself basically.
- Unreliable: His idea of loyalty is quite lax. Saved for friends (or close allies in the game), its often vague where you truly stand with him. He wants to get something out of everything he does and will change his mind if it's more beneficial to him.
Your fears:
Being restricted, unable to move (literally and figuratively), authority abusing their power.
Family & relationships:
Mother, Kara: Chef at their family restaurant. Father, Mike: Working behind the scenes for the restaurant. He always supported Gavin, even during his delinquent phase, which means more to him than he can put to words. Younger sisters Abby and Hannah; dog, Spike, a stray.
He still lives at home, as he is not in college (he realized he needs a year off to work and find out what he's good at).
Why do you think you should be the sole survivor?:
"I am a hard worker, I don't give up and I can tough it out when other's can't. I was born to survive!"
What are you going to do with the money?
Buy something nice for himself, find an apartment he can rent - moving out, baby! - and also help out his parents at their fami
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dnashobviously234 — 9 years ago(October 13, 2016 10:01 PM)
I was there at that time! I was even around before we got moved there when we were on the Scream board. I came here when they created this for us and it was really active at first then died down.
Name: Kenneth Owens
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales Rep in Washington DC
Appearance:
http://www.therundown.tv/post/view-photo/k/a1cc094dfd1da29bb910b63b745679b5/discussionId/8883/t/check-out-who-kevin-durant-was-spotted-on-a-private-dinner-date
Personality: Open book that is very talkative and makes friends easily. He's very intelligent and was raised by his grandfather. He is a ladies man and has no plans of settling down but is very charming. He loves sports.
Your strengths: Intellegient, Athletic, & Charming
Your weaknesses: Girls, Trust issues
Your fears: Not being wanted
Family & relationships: Raised by his grandpa in DC. Has trust issues after his mom left him with his grandpa. Has one younger son by his ex girlfriend.
Why do you think you should be the sole survivor?: I should be the soul survivor because I am charming yet humble and will do whatever it takes to win this money for my family.
What are you going to do with the money? With the money, I want to go back to school to become a doctor. I also want to save some for my son's future and buy my grandpa's home.
#briapurseclub
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rietje-1 — 9 years ago(October 14, 2016 12:45 PM)
Wow, so you've been here as long as I was, yeah, it was really hard seeing the boards die down like that. They've had some waves of activity but it was never for long anymore. It's sad but real life I guess.
Guys I do really love how none of these characters so far give me a strong "oh that's just like [insert Survivor player here]". Maybe a bit more the type of character Survivor loves casting but none that seem like close copies. I like and keep this up guys.
A nice villain or two (m/f) would be great too, don't worry, just because they're the villain doesn't mean they can't win. It's also about how you play it. Survivor has had people who played hard and/or lied and manipulated a lot win because they were also charming or respected.
And with the few new characters I'm going to divide the first bunch. Get two bags, one with names and one with the tribe names and put them together. Stay tuned.
The first six characters will be put into their tribes!
First
Eric, you'll be in
Foa Foa
Second
Kenneth, you'll be on the
Galu tribe
Next up is
Cathy, your tribe will be
Galu as well
. Say hi to your new tribe mate.
Then we have
Gavin, you will be on the
Foa Foa
tribe with Eric.
Then we have
Tia, you are joining the
Galu
tribe with Kenneth and Cathy.
Which means that Andy, you are on the
Foa Foa
tribe with Kenneth and Gavin so far.
I'll divide the rest of them once I have the characters.
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rietje-1 — 9 years ago(October 14, 2016 01:32 PM)
All right you guys!
For every player, please think of what you want your character/characters to do as they arrive on the island.
I'm going to work these into the first episode. After you've canoed towards the island and taken your spot at one of the mats (purple for Galu, yellow for Foa Foa), Jeff Probst, the host, will talk to you and end with some questions.
As usual, Survivor starts with gathering supplies. On the big boat behind you, about 100 metres from the shore, many piles of supplies are lying around on the boat. Two rafts with some oars are floating in front of the boat, one for each tribe, ready to be loaded with supplies.
http://www.gettyimages.com.au/detail/news-photo/jeff-probst-watches-the-two-tribes-gather-supplies-during-news-photo/490872962#jeff-probst-watches-the-two-tribes-gather-supplies-during-the-special-picture-id490872962
Once Probst gives you the sign, you will swim over towards the boat and then have 2 minutes to grab as many things as you can. All of these can be useful at camp. But which ones will you chose?
Remember that you don't have enough time to get everything. So what are you going to do?
Please give me 5 items that you will grab. You can then also add one more as an "in case everything else is already gone" thing. Also tell me which of these your character/characters would go for first. Which one is your top priority?
Don't worry, there are no wrong choices, but the things you take will affect the storyline. Some things can be more useful than others of course. You can take two of the same item should you want to.- 5 kilogram bag of rice (3 available)
- 5 kilogram bag of beans (3 available)
- machete
- knife
- cans and pots of canned vegetables or fruit (10 available)
- coconuts
- bunch of bananas (2)
- canteen filled with water (10)
- empty canteens (10)
- fire-making tools (flint, etc.)
- carpeting tools (hammer, nails, etc.)
- rope (2 available)
- fishing gear (1 set)
- chopped bamboo (as much as you want)
- chopped wood (as much as you want)
- a coop with 3 chickens
- a coop with 1 chicken
- comfort items set (2 pillows, a blanket and mat)
- pots and pans
- cooking utensils, knives, forks, spoons, plates and cups (just say how many you grab)
- tarp/sheet to lie under
Happy hunting
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Elphie_Tiggular — 9 years ago(October 14, 2016 01:49 PM)
OMG! So excited
but do we tell you our choices here on the thread or PM them to you!?
Oh! And Cathy says hello to her fellow tribe-mates!
GO GALU
!
and Ri, I totally plan on writing a second character (over the weekend), if that's okay?
ELPHABA:
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rietje-1 — 9 years ago(October 14, 2016 02:51 PM)
Elphie, sure, go ahead and make that next character. The sooner the cast is full, the sooner we can begin.
Once I have all the profiles, we can start voting for which member of Galu and Foa Foa will be the leader, and that person will get another choice before the first episode.
And you can post it here or in PM. On the boards is easier to keep track of, but PM will make it more spontaneous for the other players.
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Elphie_Tiggular — 9 years ago(October 14, 2016 07:46 AM)
Name:
Catherine (Cathy) Carlisle.
Age:
30.
Gender:
Female.
Occupation:
Professional ballet dancer (corps de ballet).
Appearance:
http://www.imdb.com/board/21982510/mediaviewer/rm1042065152
Notes:
Cathy always has her hair within in a bun (an old habit as a ballet dancer). She is (obviously) very balletic and always has perfect posture (which she also expects from everyone else!). Cathy starts the experience with a white camisole-style vest (cotton), navy-blue tailored shorts (cotton) and an old pair of trainers (sneakers!) (no socks). She also has a black knitted wrap-cardigan for the nights and a purple and white one-piece swimsuit.
Personality:
Cathy has followed orders all of her life (from her family, as a dancer and especially with the corps de ballet) and is now ready (actually, determined) to demonstrate her leadership skills. She will definitely exert herself as a leader and will be reluctant to relinquish her leadership to anyone. This is not due to the fact that she is bossy, or controlling but more due to the fact that she has always had to follow someone elses instructions and demands. At thirty years old, Cathy is finally ready to be the one in charge! She wishes for her own independence and the chance to shine as an individual.
Cathy is very focused (very intent). Her focus is very intense (and can almost be considered scary). She will always be utterly dedicated / committed to the finished product / objective and will always see every venture through to the end (regardless of what may happen). She will never submit to anyone or quit and will never admit defeat. She is definitely a fighter to achieve and to succeed. She cannot be distracted and is not easily swayed. She knows her own mind and will not be influenced. It is almost impossible to change her mind. She is also a perfectionist and expects perfection from everyone else (no excuses!).
Cathy is very motherly (as a mother who expects her children to do exactly as mother says), and has a tendency to gravitate to (who she considers) the weaker characters (to mother them). She will naturally gravitate towards the weak and the wounded (emotionally and physically). She prefers to be needed rather than need. She prefers to do rather than have done for her. She prefers to be active and cannot sit still (she will often practice her ballet when there is nothing more to do). She can be very defensive (especially on behalf of others) and can certainly hold her own against anyone else.
Your strengths:
Leadership: Cathy is very astute and therefore she can be a very strategic thinker. She can often predict situations and always strategies for contingency. She likes to have a Plan B. And a Plan C. Plan D. Plan E. And so on. She can plan. She can organise. She can delegate. And she can do. She can often recognise the strengths within others (even when they cannot), and can always determine the best person for the job. She remains calm and cool within an emergency, and remains control of herself throughout various difficult and stressful situations.
Team Player: As a dancer (especially with the corps de ballet), Cathy is very, very aware of what it really means to be a team player. She understands how important each and every member of the team can be and will never forget so. She will work with her team through any venture (regardless of any personal or individual feelings), and will never leave anyone behind (even if she dislikes you!). A team is a team to Cathy (regardless of whether you even like the team), and you must always do your best with whatever you have and despite the circumstances (the objective is more important than who is on the team).
Protective: Cathy has a very motherly instinct and this often demonstrates with a very protective and very defensive nature towards those she considers her friends. She will literally bay for the blood of anyone who dares to upset or hurt anyone within her circle of friends!
Your weaknesses:
Aloof: Cathy can appear rather aloof (especially with those she doesnt really know), and has a tendency to believe that you should live by her own standards. She can therefore appear rather snobbish and even standoffish at times (especially if she is questioned or disagreed with). She is especially snobbish / standoffish with those who she considers uncouth. She does have the (unfortunate) tendency to believe that she is always right so she can be very much her way, or the highway!
Moody: Cathy will always play as part of the team (regardless of who is in charge)but when she believes that she is right / that she knew best then she will not be afraid to remind you (at every opportunity). She will be the first to say: I told you so! She will do whatever is asked of herbut not without complaint. She will often appear stubborn as she does so. She will definitely voice her opinion. Her disagreement. And even her disdain. She can appear rather sullen and most would be rather nervous / even reluctant to approach her when
