Main Match #7

[Joseph]

This may seem like I'm putting myself down and the cliche of being your own harshest critic, but I personally feel like I fluked my way to the finals. I was saved countless times by other ppl blowing up/doing worse than me, but the biggest reason for my success was making a final 2 tight alliance with someone there.

But you're right. I have a huge issue dealing with my negative mindset so I just have to think rationally when the DM comes.

I hope I can survive for the both of us, but in the event I don't what is your social standing with the rest of the cast?

[kaycali86]

If eliminated, unsure. Arnold is unreliable, and Rexxy/joshua/trevor are playing for ethy. Would not know right now who to work with

[Joseph]

not sure how long i have to post this msg,

but imo you need to reach out to literally everyone left in the game or else you might get picked for DM like we both were.

I personally see this game as Ethy/Rexxy as the f2 and everyone else on the outs (floaters Trevor/Joshua) and Arnold. But Arnold has some ties with Ethy i guess.

2 ways I see this:

1) reach out to ethy and bring him to f2 to take out the other floaters (trevor, joshua). then work with Arnold to oust Ethy/Rexxy

2) or just work with Arnold/the floaters to get out Ethy/Rexxy asap

idk if you trust arnold but he is a really loyal ally from my pov

(sidenote, but arnold, rexxy, and the host are playing in another org. the one that talked about secret garnets on r/TheGenius. i think this should give you some insight on how less dedicated/time they can put into this ORG. therefore, I think that you don't have to put in much work with them)

nonetheless, if you make it to the end you definitely get my item.

good luck kevin! hope you make it far! (:

[kaycali86]

Okay yeah, I will try to socialize with everyone and see how to strategize depending on their response. It was great working with you! I will try my best to make it in the end! Thanks for everything

[kaycali86]

Heya, Welcome back! Manage to make it final 3. Here's the insight of how the previous MM's went.

Main Match #8: There was a moment where Ethy was pinned where he has to be forced to use his double move to be caught, but Arnold let him win. Was disappointed by this, and I figured that Arnold and Ethy def had a deal where they would work on two different sides of group, and they'd give info to each other about it.

Main Match #9: I worked with Rexxy on this one, though I wanted Trevor to win as well. I didn't want to screw with trevor, and goal was either of the two to win since me and Arnold had no way of winning. Rexxy duped Arnold and let me have immunity after winning. Arnold chose Trevor for DM, but Trevor knocked him out for good. Did not like that Arnold was more concern on getting immunities and letting Ethy get the wins.

Main Match #10: I was working with Rexxy again, where he wanted the guest, Pete, to win. But Pete kind of screwed me over with his constant bids. I also was working with Trevor, in attempt to get him to pick Ethy as DM. We both talked about it, and he knows Ethy been making bogus final 2 pairs with people. I also told him, should I feel I would lose this MM, I was going to give him all my chips so I can take Ethy to the DM. Unfortunately, he chose Rexxy.

Now, unsure how teams will be selected, but I gotta win this MM to prevent a Rexxy/Ethy final 2 ;P

[Joseph]

Kevin!!!! <3<3<3

Thanks for the insight from the previous MMs. Very interesting hearing how it out played out from behind the scenes. Watching everything as a viewer was a different experience and it feels weird to play again after being away for so long.

I'm so happy and proud you made it so far and avoided the DMs. Awesome work man. (:

Rexxy has also told me he wants Ethy in the DM as well, but my ultimate goal is that you win this MM. If this was a guests vs genius players I would've destroyed the guest team for you . But now that I'm paired with Ethy, I think this is a favorable situation.

Ethy has proposed for him to move 2, and me to move 1 for Rexxy's turn. He also mentioned that he's trying to get you/Arnold to move 2 each. That'll be 7 spaces excluding Rexxy/Tom.

For your turn Ethy proposed Ethy move 2, Joseph move 2 to prevent you from getting to space 5.

Ethy wants to get to space 12 on his turn.

I'd like to manipulate my movements to adjust your movements in your favor, but not sure how to do so without Ethy knowing. So I'll ask in my confessional where to submit moves.

The tricky thing tho is that it doesn't matter what piece lands on a marker. As long as any piece lands on a marker that person earns points. So you can earn points in each turn potentially.

Thoughts?

[kaycali86]

I think so regarding getting points constantly. Arnold mention this to me. My markers are mostly mid -late game, except 5. Would have to think for a bit on early game. Rather not give ethy any points

At work right now , eyes on me, so have to post brief atm

[Joseph]

mas confirmed that I have to post my movement in the discussion between myself and Ethy. whelps.

I can't really do anything to help you then but maybe influence Ethy to move in your favor without him realizing it. So you have to work out something.

Also Rexxy is asking for Ethy/myself information as a heads up. I haven't replied to him so lmk how you want me to handle that.

Anyways, I'm gonna have to put 1 space for myself in my chat room with Ethy.

Total of 3 spaces from myself/Ethy.

[kaycali86]

This will be even slower pace . Changes a bit.

As for Rexxy, he told me that all he wants in this MM, is to get Ethy to the DM. Feels like if Ethy makes it to the finals, he'll get a lot of items because of his game relations with people.

Unsure how you should reply to Rexxy ;P. You could tell him how Ethy is going to move. Depends how this plays out early-mid game

[Joseph]

With the new rule addition it's a bit easier to betray Ethy when I need to. Also since the game is slower now, I think getting points by markers is more critical than finishing first.

Ethy is winning the jury at this point so he will get nearly all of the items if he is in the final 2.

Rexxy told Ethy he wants Ethy/myself to move 1, but I am suggesting to Ethy to move 0 to prevent Rexxy from getting to space 5.

My ulterior motive is that if Rexxy gets to space 5, you get double points. So if we can mindgame Rexxy/Ethy into getting him onto space 5 it'll be really good for you imo.

[kaycali86]

Okay, sounds good. I don't know about Arnold still though. Its his game relationship with Ethy, I have to be wary somewhat.

So what moves should we do then . Would have to convince Arnold

[Joseph]

Rexxy told me his plan is to get you to win the MM. He feels confident that he can beat Ethy in a DM.

Still talking to him atm will update asap

[Joseph]

Ethy/myself are moving 0
Rexxy/tom moving 1

Options:
You/Arnold move 0 = rexxy space 2
Move 1 = rexxy space 3
Move 2 = rexxy space 4; gets 1 point

I think if your team moves 1 it'll be hard for rexxy to position next turn successfully

Thoughts?

[Joseph]

Rexxy wants your team to move 2, my team to move 0, and team rexxy to move 1.

This way he will get 1 pt from space 4, and then the plan for you is to get to space 5.

[kaycali86]

Ok, will try moving Rexxy as little as possible, or move using 2?

Rexxy is being open with moves.  If we give him what he wants this turn, he'll reciprocate to me by trying to get me to space 5 for 2 points.

Fell asleep so just read this now and was thinking