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Post by ...Bees? on Jan 13, 2021 0:30:53 GMT
Dave I understand that. Reddit takes a lot of getting used to because its so different than a normal webforum. I mostly ignore all the comments and just look at the OPs because then I don't have to worry about 50 different conversations and 20 of them are the same conversation. It's hard to pick a favorite cat video but this is near the top for me: Bees?: Yeah, I can deal with forum settings or just straight up dashboards I can scroll, but I don't like the separation boxes. But I do get linked good things now and then, and I appreciate those. OH! I haven't seen this one in such a long time, it's such a good one. I don't think I have a favourite because all cats are good cats. But I saw this the other day and nearly died of cute: Also congrats, you are the only person who has actually talked to me today in our tribe. Not like we had a TC or anything, right?
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Post by ...Bees? on Jan 13, 2021 2:04:01 GMT
Zero Zero: I've actually started to listen to some more music in my downtime. It's a rather calming experience, I'd say. Not much else, though.
Bees?: Oh yeah? Anything particularly good lately?
Zero: Not really. It's been really boring lately because of the whole COVID thing. Good thing bees can't catch that!
Bees?: We're still together though, yay!
Zero: All of the tribes landed together :thinking: Interesting twist!
Bees?: That they did. It was how I thought they'd start the game, but I guess this works? I find it interesting that the guy who didn't submit a challenge at all is still here, but I'm sure we'll find out why.
Dave Dave: ohmygod that is great. Somebody made that sweater with love just for that kitty. I did get a message from Zero this morning! It basically said "Good morning! It's a slow day!" Bees?: I know! It's so fuzzy and precious just like the kitten. It's so good. Yep, I had a similar one, and then nothing in response. It definitely is a slow day when you aren't engaging in it, huh? Dave: I love how of all the brainstorming the swap is incredibly simple and something I didn't think of. I thought for sure I'd be swapped away from you so this is a good twist. Bees?: I thought they were going to do that at the start without making us vote somebody out, but they didn't and I forgot that this made a lot of sense. So did I! I am very happy to still have you here. At least I know one person will be around AND amazing. Dave: Do I detect some subtext there? I think I detect some subtext there! This may be a bad time but I'm about to not be around because I'll be meeting the new people. I expect you're doing the same so I assume it's not a problem. Bees?: Subtext? In this economy? Heavens no. No we're upfront and direct here in this game. And you are by and large the best person I've met in this game, and I'm happy to still have you and not have to roll the dice on whether or not people are cool or if they all suck. You're leaving me for new people? D: Our hearts are broken, every last one of us bees. How will we cope without you? Dave: You'll bee fine. Bees?: *sniffles* Okay. C-3PO & R2-D2|Hello! C-D2: ..Bees?
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Finn|Bees? Finn: Bees? Bees?: Yes! Bees! How are you? Finn: I am good! How are you? Was the last TC uneventful for you as well? Bees?: I was jonesing for a swap, you have no idea. Like, we knew it was going to be Hatsune at the start of the round, and then nothing happened all day. She checked in sometimes, but she was rarely around consistently and what she was giving was hard to do anything with. What about you? Finn: I kind of figured that a swap was going to be happening, but I was thinking that it was going to be 3 tribes of 6 with each tribe having one member from each tribe. So this is interesting to see, but the down side is having so many people to message. Bees?: I thought that might happen. I actually wasn't expecting there to be a TC in those 4 person tribes in the first place. I thought perhaps we'd do this sort of meshing thing at the start before the first challenge. And then after we had a TC, my thought was maybe we'd separate out into tribes based on our placements in the challenge or something. I hadn't gotten too far with it really. I'm happy to have more people to message. I like variety, and actual content to talk about, you know? Finn: I actually was thinking the same thing, were all the First place people would have been on a tribe together, but logistically I don't think it would have worked out outside of that though. Since you never knew who was going to be the person being eliminated at that spot. I also like having more people to talk to , it helps keep me being interested in the game and stay focus on whats going on. Bees?: Well no, probably not. But there was also a case of what if it was a fake TC and it was just a swap from the challenge with the awareness of people knowing they'd get voted out. Yep! That's exactly what I've been wanting, I like having something to keep me invested, and well game start wasn't it. But hopefully now, we'll be happy. Finn: I was just more surprised that 1/4th of the game was voted out at the first TC, but I do think there will be some sort of returnee twist, because there is no way in hell that, that many people are voted out at once and no one comes back. I mean I guess it really just depends on the activity level of those around us for the time being to see if that will help keep us entertained and stay engaged in the game. Bees?: Oh so was I. Like that's crazy, who does that? So there's gotta be returnees, and not just one I don't think. Cuz that's a hell of a way to go. My theory is like, they get to periodically send someone back in now and then. Idk, I didn't think about it too thoroughly. True enough. My last tribe wasn't the most active, though when they are around they are both good on PMing. How about your former tribe? Finn: I think there probably would be a couple of returnees, I mean this is a survivor based on working, and there is always that one person that keeps coming back no matter how many times they get fired or lose their job. So who knows? The Droids, mainly the R2D2 side is really great in communicating with messaging, and Tragedy is ok when they are here, but I didn't really get many messages from them over the course of being on our initial tribe. Bees?: You know, I didn't think about it thematically. That's a very good point! Are they a hydra or just post like one kind of? But it's good that there's talkative people then. Actually having to scramble to respond to PMs is how us bees like it. A single PM every 2 hours is not ideal.
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Post by ...Bees? on Jan 13, 2021 2:41:48 GMT
Zero Zero: It was probably a technical failure and not pure laziness or anything like that. They're probably good at the social game to compensate. Bees?: Yeah probably. I feel bad for him though, it sucks when you can't submit something for whatever reason. Good luck on getting to know everybody Droids Droids: How are you doing today bees?
Bees?: We are fantastic! Really happy to have a swap. Not to say I don't like who I came over with, it was just very slow and the tribal was really easy to figure out. How about you? In and out of game.
The Tragedy of Darth Plagueis|...PMs? Tragedy: Based on the tribe name discussion you have the best taste on the tribe. Nice to meet you! Bees?: Well thank you. One of the spectators asked for best character choices, and you were on my list. It's a very good choice. It's nice to meet you too Tragedy: Ah, why thank you. I find it suitably epic and narratively satisfying to be the only story here. How was life on your starting tribe? How was the vote? That twist really made life complicated! I wound up kind of mucking up my choice there as the guy with the 2nd place challenge finish, but fortunately for me the Droids had their vote on Rey and not me! Bees?: What's it like being a story in a game with other concrete people/creatures/objects? As an alleged swarm of insects ourselves, approximating character behaviour can be difficult at times. The first tribe was very slow. Hatsune was fairly quiet and not super active, and everyone else was pretty solid, so it was a pretty easy decision overall. And all 3 of us were supposedly voting for Hatsune, and it was pretty decided at the top of the round. So it was a snoozefest so far. Oh, interesting, it sounds like you had an actual tribal almost. Were you voting Rey or for Droids? How'd it shakedown? Finn Finn: They're a hydra! They are also new to the game or so that's what they have told me, and I am inclined to believe that is the case, or if they are lying to me early on to the game, than that's a really good move on their part. Bees?: That's exciting! I've always wanted to play with a hydra in a survivor game, just to see what it's like. Having a hydra of newbies is a really smart idea. It's definitely one we support a lot. I have enjoyed the beep booping I keep seeing them do, that's really funny. Finn: I think Lindsay Lohan is also a hydra and same thing with Tortoise and the Hare. I do think though that's the only hydra in the game unless there are ton of people behind your account playing. Bees?: That would make sense that the doubles would be hydras, yes. We'll have to see. Oh, us? A hydra? Of SEVERAL people? Finn: Oh no. Oh no. Oh no no no. That is kind of scary to think of, it would be like talking to someone with multiple personality disorder. Bees?: Haha, sorry. We're just a bunch of bees approximating human interaction, we're also horrible at math. I don't know though, DID isn't anywhere near as scary as media likes to present it at all. I guess it can be uncomfortable for some people, but it's a lot more stigmatized than it really should be. Timothee Chalamet|Bees? And Tim Tim: Hello Bees? Very good character choice, nice to acquaint myself with you Bees?: Hello! Thank you We originally had it as a last minute couldn't think of anything else submission, but thought it was funnier the longer we thought about it, and asked that it be our preference. It is very nice to meet you Was your tribal super easy and quiet, or was there some excitement? Tim: Our tribal was weird. I couldn’t vote because I messed up sending my submission in so I wasn’t like super strategic or anything. I just pitched my case to everyone and I guess it worked! Bees?: What happened with your submission? I hate when that kind of thing happens. It sucks a lot. Our tribal was pretty decided early on in the round, Hatsune was someone who didn't talk super much or be around hardly at all, and the rest of us pretty much were and we had to vote somebody, ya know? But it's good you're still here! Tim: No I just messed up submitting it, I thought you just send it in your Confessional thread with the rest of production. But I told Maggie that I wasn’t going to campaign against the other 2 and I guessed it worked Bees?: Ohhh, yeah okay. I wasn't actually sure how you were supposed to submit either. But then I noticed it had a finish time too, which made me realize it was going to all be in the form. That's really nice of you I'm glad it worked out then. Did the top two vote the same or was it split? It was the same for my tribe.
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Post by ...Bees? on Jan 13, 2021 3:38:06 GMT
Tim Tim: The top 2 voted together so they voted to keep me over Michael Bees?: Aww, you must have impressed them then That's good to hear. Zero Zero: You've probably already messaged everyone already, but good luck to you too!
Bees?: Haha, not everybody. I let people message me to be honest. It's slightly more of a controlled trickle that way. But I think I've at least said hello to everybody other than Maggie Smith, you?
Zero: I've messaged almost everyone first which meant I had to respond to a lot of people at a time. I think I managed to do it, somehow. Maggie's probably just AFK, which kinda sucks because everyone else...isn't. They've all been at least a little bit active.
Bees?: Quite a contrast to the last tribe, no? I think Maggie said she was going to be around later, so I'm not too worried.
Finn Finn: Oh yeah, I am sure it's not as bad as everyone thinks it is. I think it is like what you said, it's just very stigmatized, but that's true for most things in this day though. Bees?: It's probably not a thing to joke about on that front though. Cuz it really isn't something nearly as awful as it's always been painted, ya know? Have you managed to talk to everybody so far? This feels like a super active tribe which is night and day from my last. Finn: Yeah! And I wont joke about it anymore, I just saw the opportunity. I mean everyone has seemed very active so far which has been really nice, I probably wont be on too much longer though. Bees?: Fair enough. I always like an active tribe, except when you wake up in the morning to 11 PMs. And then they keep pouring in. But I'd rather have the waterfall than a drought. Well, if you are off, then I hope you have a good evening, and we will catch you again tomorrow Finn: For Sure! I definitely will be on most of the day tomorrow, I just have errands I need to run very early in the morning. Bees?: Sounds good, so will I Tragedy Tragedy: It is a study in character, isn't it? I've found it to be a pleasant experience thus far, though I am very glad to now be away from that starting tribe and, I hope, among a group of much more interesting characters with which to spin a new tale. So, I ended up voting against the Droids, while they and Finn both voted for Rey. The issue was, in his first place finish Finn got cold feet about making a decision, getting blood on his hands, or something along those lines and was insufferably indecisive. He was talking in circles with me and it was like pulling teeth to get him to even give an opinion on the votes. He went so far as to say he wished he could save both the Droids and Rey, which made me very nervous indeed. So I changed my vote because of the possibility that Finn and the Droids could be conspiring for a hit on me by arranging for Finn to split our votes and give the Droids a clear shot with their third place vote. If that were the case, he would have had to vote the Droids, after we all settled at the 11th hour on the supposed plan to vote for Rey. Of course since it turned out the way it did I am left with the egg on my face... but no matter! New tribe, new story, right? Bees?: You sound like you've got the touch of wordsmithing about you, friend. Ah, that's unfortunate. That sounds like quite a mess that could have just been avoided by direct communication, ah well. At least it turned out this way, no? I agree! Those tribes were very small and how things played out were so very restricted by the twist so I don't think that much which happened in them, should have a huge impact on anything going forward. Tragedy: I figure I should be leaning into my role, right? What is a story if not words. The real bummer is I actually quite liked Rey, but the way the challenge results shook out was really unfavorable for us. Zero and Dave both seem swell so far! How have you been finding the actors? Bees?: An experience? Emotions? You could try those too! Oh that's even worse Hopefully it'll turn out that you'll get to see her again or something. Whatever twist this game has which is going on anyways. I've really only managed to talk to Tim so far. Maggie hasn't been around yet, and Misses Lohan is interesting and I've only had one exchange so far. Tim seems really earnest, and nice. I don't think there's anyone on this tribe I'd say is particularly bad or weird atm. And it's really active which I appreciate after the quiet of the first tribe. Tragedy: There's themes and motifs too, but I think we need some time for those to develop! I do agree there could easily be something going on beneath the surface with the six (!) people eliminated in the first round. But Rey was a brand new player, as best I could tell, so while I do hope she can do well if there is something happening I wouldn't lay a bet on her chances sadly. Bees?: Oh well that's getting into analysis. And why is the curtain blue anyway? Six is just so many. Barring fake spectator accounts, something's up. Oh, that's a little sad. I hope she gets to have more of an experience in some way. We can hope anyway! Lindsay Lohan & Lindsay Lohan|Animated animals are our boyfriends Mean Girl Lindsay: Hi ....bees? I'm mean girls Lohan. Nice to meet you! Sorry late to the game. I haven't even read all the news. a can't wait to get to know your Bees?: Hello Miss Lohans! How are you this fine day? It's nice to meet you too. No worries about being late, you're not that far behind Mean Lindsay: [Mean Lohan] Thanks! Btw when they asked who has best character choice I chose yours. So glad you're on a trive together now! I just ate a boatload of Chinese food and am settling in fur the night now. I am the Mean Girls Lohan so I am anti Regina. I'm also anti HillarybDuff because she is a skank. Also I'm a skank. Also Beach Club Lohan is a skank. Im unapokogeticallybdrunkbandnamess and thats ok. I am now searching for good music. Woukd you happen to have some good suggestions? Beach Club Lohan: Its been such a long day! There is so much going on. This toss up shakes the day up a little bit more. However I like the opportunity to get to chat to some more people! I also cant wait to sit down, have a drink, talk with you... I'll make sure there is a half empty bottle around just for you. Bees?: Thank you! I'm very proud of my choice Yours is really good too. Chinese food is very good, I was about to just eat up some rice myself. Oh of course, Regina and Hilary Duff are terrible. You're both the good kind of skank then? It absolutely is! You are right I do in fact! Let me give you something I've been listening to a lot lately: Mean Lohan: Damn that's real good actually. Plus I'll eat grandma anyday and not big bad wolfnstyle either. I like songs emwith a good vibe. I can sway all day to this and not like "We dont stop" Miley Cyrus style but more like girl in backseat with dolphin hands in Rebecca Black in Friday. Shes my spiiiiiirit animal. Yiu can also be my spirit animals or maybe spirit boyfriends. I also dont discriminate - girlfriemds or paramours. Also I wanja listen to Paramore. Were you a fan of their's? Bees?: I'm glad you like it We listen to all sorts of things. This was just something spotify recommended last week. You do you my friends. So do I. Good vibe is the only reason to choose a song in my opinion. You could vibe both ways if you wanted? That's such a kind offer. As we're a bunch of bees, theyfriends is much more accurate I would think. Paramore is very very good. I like their new stuff too. How have you been finding the game so far? Dave Dave: Hatsune's new usergroup is called "Leave of Absense". That's a pretty big hint about the future. Bees?: Oh, interesting. Thank you! I didn't even catch that. You've got some real good eyes on you, friend How has talking to everybody been going? I think I've managed to talk to everybody but Maggie so far. Dave: It's been going okay! Haven't heard from Maggie. I am in a group PM with her and Darth Plagueis, though! I hope you are in a group PM with Darth Plagueis and one of the new people because that would be a hilarious strategy on Darth's part. Bees?: Oh wow, I'm not. I haven't been invited to any group PMs. Did Tragedy make it, or did Maggie? Dave: Tragedy. He said it’s because we are the old people. Bees?: Oh my god. Is he hoping to teach you how technology works as well? That's actually really funny. Have you managed to talk to the Lohans yet? They're a riot.
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Post by ...Bees? on Jan 13, 2021 3:59:28 GMT
Tim Tim: Yeah I’m glad to still be here!
Bees?: Have you gotten a chance to talk to everybody so far? I think Maggie is the only one I haven't had even a hello with yet. She did say something about not being around, but as you were just in a tribe with her, do you think she'll be back tonight or more likely tomorrow?
Lohans Lohans: theyfriends I stopped listening on spotify earlier this year so it oddly inflated my spotify unwrapped. Just didnt have time to use spotify and also got better tech for liatening to music. Also discovered podcasts! I think my #1 song was from the girl from of monsters and men with an icelandic composer. Im usually eclectic in tastes but lean indie and alternative. How about you? Bees?: Yeah! Just all of us, all at once Oh, huh. That is weird. I kind of just have spotify going all the time. It makes PMing go a lot faster, challenges too. I have playlists just for those purposes. My #1 song was Breathe by Progidy, which is fair as it's just real good to have in the background sometimes. I don't think I'm too familiar with Of Monsters and Men outside of just their name. I'm more alternative, rock, and punk. I'll listen to indie now and then. I was on a huge queercore kick about a month ago. I like to discover new stuff.
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Post by ...Bees? on Jan 13, 2021 5:48:28 GMT
Tragedy Tragedy: Hey so I'm having a few nice new conversations around here but you've been my fave, so uh... allies? Full disclosure, while Finn and R2 have both been like "Oh, yeah, no we totally understand why you did what you did," I doubt that actually holds up to any pressure so I don't bring anyone to the table. But hey, that just means you get me all to yourself! Bees?: Oh wow, I'm very flattered. Did we really make that much of an impression already? I'd be honoured to be your ally Honestly, that's fair. And considering we know that we're at TC again, I can see why that whole thing would especially be concerning. I don't bring anyone to the table either, because I was being a little gunshy considering the tribes were so small and I expected to swap away from everybody. I do like both Zero and Dave, I just didn't make anything concrete. Is it a tragedy that I get you all to myself, or really a triumph? Who can say?
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Post by ...Bees? on Jan 13, 2021 6:04:00 GMT
Lohans Lohans: All at once. I'm intrigued and enticed. Lets talk. That song! I remember that one but didnt know the title. Heard it plenty. The Prodigy is something I think Beach Club Lohan listens to. This was the song I thought of Queercore intrigues and entices me. Anything that woukd be a good representative simple? Bees?: I'd love to talk Though I'm in and out most of the rest of tonight until the morning. I like The Prodigy a lot, I listen to a lot of their stuff regularly. Okay well, I was listening to a very particular playlist at the time, so I'll give you two of the ones I really liked from it, but bands like Pansy Division were at the center of it:
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Post by ...Bees? on Jan 13, 2021 22:44:39 GMT
Lohans Lohans: Mean Lohan
OH MY SOMEONE KNOWS SKUNK ANANSIE
I love secretly. Plus that video is hot.
She is so badass. An idol.
Bees?: Yeah! They're a recent find, but I like them a lot. And the name is fantastic.
The video is very good, yes.
Yes, yes she is. She's got an amazing vibe to her.
Tragedy Tragedy: Wonderful! You most certainly did make the biggest impression on me. You gave my tribal thread post a thumbs up, you had me as a favorite character choice, you complimented my verbiage and we have a terribly clever repartee about story structure already... and this is only the first act of our relationship! What's not to like? Bees?: I certainly am not going to stop such flattery . I am glad I've made such a good impression on you. We are really good at word swords, you're not wrong. It is what I look for in an ally in the first place. You make incredibly valid points, I have nothing to say to the contrary. Hopefully the rest of this tribe goes as easily as forming our alliance went Zero Zero: I suppose so. It's almost as hectic as that shipwreck we were in two tribes ago! And I can't wait to see what Magpie will respond with! Focusing on the present challenge now, do you have any ideas for this immunity challenge? Bees?: Almost, and I don't even have any of your allies to sacrifice to make it that less hectic God, I have no idea. I can barely parse it at all, the example helped, but, I was very very lost. I'm sure there's an optimal play, but it probably involves someone publicly claiming their plan. Zero: I revised mine at least four times and I'm pretty sure I'm still way off It's really an alliance group thing in the end, though. Bees?: I haven't even given it a go yet, which I think I'm going to have to just submit and pray because I have a crazy busy work day today. Zero: I'm hoping for the best from your submission! Or at least that you're not taken out immediately. Bees?: Hahaha. I mean we'll have to see. Like, I'll tell you what I did so I have something on paper for now, I just put equal amounts between all 17. I do plan to fix it, but I have a lot of work to do today, so I wanted to make sure I had submitted something. You got any advice on where I should adjust which wouldn't screw you out of immunity? You also don't have to give any, I wouldn't hold it against you. Zero: I'd say to put more of your germs in the later rounds. I might be totally wrong about this though. I haven't played this in a while. *gems sorry for the typo Bees?: Yeah that's kinda what I was thinking. And I will make sure to put all of my germs everywhere! Tim Tim: Maggie will be in and out so if you see her online that’d be the best time to message her! But she is very nice and very thoughtful so if can talk to her I would recommend it Bees?: I did manage to catch her, but thank you How are you this fine day? Dave Dave: Only a little bit. I didn't recognize Beach Club Lindsay Lohan and thought they were doing a Parent Trap reference. Mean Girls Lindsay seems fun! Beach Club Lindsay wasn't very chatty yet. Darth Plagueis was interested in knowing what made me tick so I told him I liked writing rap songs and linked him to some old Wendy's training videos. Other than that it's been quiet now that the initial flurry is done. Bees?: Oh, I missed that. I think I've only had Mean Girls Lindsay, but they just make me laugh a lot. Oh god, I remember those. Far too well. Y'all were trying really hard to make those work. Quiet is probably a goodish thing? Dave: I hope so! Nobody was really online during my break and then work was busy so I probably haven't made as active of a first impression as I wanted but I'm fixing it now! There is a whole side of Youtube dedicated to old training materials and industrial stuff that was never meant for the general public. There's a great playlist of fast food training videos here and I used to have one of hilariously specialized machines but I can't find it. But it was stuff like "Our Jumbo Egg Sorter is the best Egg Sorter in the business, buy one for your Egg Factory" or "We have the best industrial shredder and to prove it we will turn a refrigerator into metal dust." Bees?: If it makes you feel any better, there seems to be spurts of activity, but they all seem to happen at the same time you're also here. I've only heard good things about you from people, so I think you're fine Oh I've seen many of them, and I enjoy them a lot. Oh boy, I've seen a lot of these, it reminds me of a thing I saw a bit ago which I liked a lot. I do really enjoy watching industrial machines doing their thing. I find it very soothing. All the specialized machines that exist to make things that once you watch you're like, oh damn of course they have something for that, are my favourite. Like chain makers and chicken wire fence things. Dave: I'm watching the video you sent but I'm pausing it to say I really really hope Dick Peckerson was the guy's real name. Bees?: Alas, it probably isn't. But I wish it was. Maggie Smith|Would you like some honey in your tea? Bees?: Hello! I very much appreciate the character you chose, Maggie Smith is a delight. Hope to hear from you soon! Probably Bees Maggie: Greetings, maybe bees of uncertainty! Your offer of honey is so greatly appreciated and I would love any amount of honey that you would willingly part with. I am also chuffed to hear of your liking for my character. I cannot claim to love bees, but this is the opportunity for you to change my ignorant mind! We shall start with a question of the utmost importance. What is your favourite tea to serve with your honey? Bees?: Truthfully, we make much more than we actually need, and could use a beekeeper to relieve us of the rest. Well, bees as a whole you can have indifference towards as some are not particularly helpful, but honeybees you should definitely still have positive feelings for. We've very important all sorts of things. Lemon tea! Anything fruit related is good with honey in it, but lemon is probably the one I drink most. What about you? What tea(s) do you like? Maggie: Oh I love all sorts of tea and lemon tea is most lovely. My favourite tea to have with honey would be a spicy chai tea, with some sort of nut milk. Most of the time though, I will go for a herbal tea, as too much caffeine gets me all giddy and I could do something I regret! Chamomile, Peppermint, Lemongrass & Ginger, all great choices! One of my other favourite things to do with honey is drizzle (what a fascinating word, drizzle) some over some pumpkin before roasting it in the oven. Mmmmm! Bees?: You know, I don't think I've tried chai with honey. I do tend to milk those up though. We can't have you doing anything you might regret, that would be horrid. Those are all very good teas, I agree. Raspberry tea is also a favourite. Drizzle is a very good word, and now I'm craving some lemon drizzle cake. I've never drizzled honey over roasted pumpkin though. That sounds amazing. It sounds like you know your way around a kitchen, then? Maggie: Raspberry tea sounds delightful, but oh I can't have anything overly sweet either. That has a worse effect on me than caffeine does! And cooking is one of my absolute favourite things. I find it such a satisfying experience to start out with random ingredients and create something actually edible (well.... most of the time hopefully) out of them! I have not made lemon drizzle cake before though. But yes, I'd go so far as saying that for me the kitchen is the most important room of any house! Hmmm all this talk of cooking I think has made me realise that I do appreciate bees after all. Thank you. Bees?: Oh, it's not super sweet, it's more tangy. Which is really the ideal, no? We must keep you all spry and well behaved, no? That's such a good way to describe cooking I haven't made lemon drizzle either, but I've had it before, and it's very nice. It also shows up on Bake Off a lot, which I love watching. It's so wholesome! You are most welcome We try our best. Finn Finn: Good morning/afternoon! Hope you're doing well! Bees?: Good aftermorning to you as well! Today is starting very slowly. Us bees need our coffee and then we'll be off to a good start. How are you doing today? Finn: Good! Just picked up my kitten from the Vet and everything turned out good! She's healthy and all the tests came back negative, which is really lucky for a stray! Bees?: You have a new kitten? Oh that's exciting! Tell me everything you can about her that isn't IDing. I love cats Finn: Oh she's adorable! She was stray that was found at my girlfriends apartment so I decided to take her in. Unfortunately it looks like she was probably dumped because she automatically knew what to do with a litter box. Bees?: Oh that's wonderful I'm so glad you took her in. Poor kitty doesn't deserve to be dumped. Finn: Not at all! Have you gotten to talk with the Celebs more than last night? Bees?: I did, yeah. Well, not super much. The Lohans are a riot, I don't think I've gotten a single bit of game from them and I'm not even mad about it because they make me laugh so much. Tim wasn't here for super long, but he feels new and earnest. And I only got a message from Maggie this morning. They're the most varied trio here I think. Like I feel both Star Wars and Potpourri all came over with their respective groups roughly similar in nature. Which is interesting. Finn: True I mean, we were all pretty busy talking last night, the Logan’s messages have been pretty hilarious from what I’ve gotten from them. I think I should start talking game with some people. Speaking of what do you possibly think of the idea working together? Bees?: Wait, talk game in survivor? Are you sure we can do that? Aren't there rules against such behaviour? I could be amenable to that. You are probably the most straightforward about things that I've found. I do have to get working, so I'll talk more later, yeah? Finn: Well, I am a bit of a rebel so I like to break rules! I mean, I rather be very straight forward and not beat around the bush because it helps eliminate the possible confusion that could happen otherwise! I will talk to you more later about it if you want! Bees?: That is true, you are known for your rebel ways. I should have remembered this. Oh I agree, I much prefer honesty, even blunt honesty. I hate playing the politics of it all when you can just be straightforward and to the point and get to the same end without any needless playing around. I would love to hear more, yes Finn: I just hope that others also return the honesty that I give to them, I don't care if it's the I don't like you, or the such, because I just want to know especially when it comes to TC. If I am going, just let me know, I understand playing around idols, but it's a bit rough. Anyways, some people are starting to seem harder to message than others. I don't know if you're experiencing the same thing. Bees?: Finn... I got some bad news, I don't like you and I'm going to vote you, we should work together now that I've told you this, right? But nah, I completely understand you. Like sure, playing around idols is a smart thing to do, but with this idol as it is, it's constantly shifting unless it's used. It's harder to play around than most are, being honest is probably the way to go. Tim seems to be a one liner on and off kind of guy. And Maggie is hit or miss. Droids for that matter, I've had very few PMs with where I don't really have a good sense of them. Does any of that follow with your experiences so far? Finn: Damn and I thought we had something working. Yeah, this is an idol though that can just randomly swap around as well, since it's kind of a crap shot on what it could be. I have had the same experience with Tim and Maggie, and I don't know if it's just an activity thing though. Zero kind of started off strong with messaging and now is kind of just one liners, and it makes me sad because I am trying to have a conversation with them but it's not working too well. I haven't really made an impression out of Dave Thomas though. Tragedy has also kind of gone quiet on me since we've swapped over. Bees?: Isn't it more fun if there's just a little tension throughout? Yeah, I only realized that yesterday that it kept moving. It seems like it's roughly what Flash Mob just did, except much more chaotic and approachable. I don't hate it really. An idol I may actually have a chance to see? Sign me up! I don't know either. Tim at least feels new, Maggie I'm only just chatting at all. Yeah, that's Zero. I don't mind them, but they can be so hit or miss on whether talking to them is enjoyable. At game start it was just the two of us online for like 2 hours and there was so little to talk about. Dave said something about being really busy with work, so if you're free now, now is the time to get to know him I think. Do you think there's any particular reason why Tragedy would have gone quiet on you? Was your TC very straightforward or was it a messy one and there's some kind of baggage that could be carrying over?
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Post by ...Bees? on Jan 14, 2021 0:52:06 GMT
Maggie Maggie: Ooo I can definitely go for tangy. Keeping things sensible would indeed be much appreciated. There was this one time where someone fed me this delicious red cordial and honestly I don’t even remember what happened but I found myself in a hotel room covered with down feathers and empty pillow slips. I cannot imagine the horrors that would have unfolded!
Bake off is absolutely lovely I agree but I hate to admit I have not watched too much of it. Lots of talk of soggy bottoms if I recall though.
If you could be anything other than bees in an identity crisis, what do you think you would be?
Bees?: Tangy and sour are probably my favourite flavour categories overall. Oh no, that sounds horrific. Have you recovered from such an event?
Oh I haven't seen much either! I've been watching with a friend, but we don't watch too frequently. A lot of soggy bottoms, yes. They are unwanted.
Hm, I honestly don't know. I don't quite think about what I would prefer to be, I sorta just go with the flow of improving what I already am. What about you?
Finn Finn: Yeah, that's almost exactly what it feels like what was just done in Flash Mob. Though with that one it was more stable and easily assumed who probably had that idol and we can't with this one.
Ok, so it isn't just me with Zero, so I am just trying to make lines to help us stay safe at TC because it'll probably be a bit stressful, and I unfortunately won't be at my computer when challenge results are posted but I will have my phone so I can somewhat talk about the game.
I don't think Tragedy had much reason to want to not really message me, during the last TC she voted differently from me because she was thinking that possibly I was going behind their back and trying to get them out?
Bees?: That was by a continual flash game right? So like if you were good at that, congrats. But here, hope you have a good sense of what other people will do in terms of guessing numbers! Which, you know, organizing which numbers get guessed among a group of people could regulate where things fall enough you could predict where the idol goes next. I think.. we bees are bad at math.
Nope! It's just how Zero is. I mean TC is always stressful, no? I think as long as you're around in some capacity, you should be fine. I haven't heard anything negative against you anywhere, so I don't think you have to worry. Admittedly, nobody has really talked about you, most people are talking about the people who are new to them or just the people they've come over with, if they're talking people at all.
Ah, okay. I take it you weren't trying to do that and it was more of a miscommunication? And not something you're upset at them about for doing?
Finn: Yeah, They had to play Donkey Kong and who ever scored the highest got the idol, so who ever was doing the best in challenges it was kind of obvious that they ended up getting the idol.
I agree, I think this first TC as a tribe should be pretty easy if current messages are an indication about activity and the such. I haven't heard anything negative about you either, in retrospect I have actually heard good things spoken about you by the others so I think that's something good!
Bees?: Donkey Kong as a challenge sounds no fun. I bet nobody actually played the idol either, huh? Cuz just the threat of knowing it was probably in that person's pocket was just as good as them having full immunity, cuz how can you flush an idol from a guy who keeps winning immunity? Even if they aren't immune one round, you already know they got something, and that seems to scare people away from trying to flush things anyway.
Yeah, I'm none too concerned. I don't think we have anyone who is giving off vibes of wanting to be big power players and shake everything up immediately, which is also good. Oh wow, really? That's really nice. I did hear from Tragedy that you had said some good things about me, which felt awfully good. But thank you for the confirmation, though I am curious who is saying the nice things?
Lohans Lohans: The regrettes remind me of a girl surf band and I think the name was Beach Club or something. Cant remember. Maybe actually Beach Club Lohan remembers.
I hope your day has gone well. Mine has been spent around numbers and tryinf not to fall asleep.
Bees?: They do kind of have a surfer girl vibe, you're not wrong. You will have to ask her and let me know, I am very curious.
My day has been okay. I've been very sleepy today, myself. But overall I'd say the day has gone well. How are you finding the people in this tribe?
Droids Droids: Oh yeah? It seemed like your old tribe had some strong performers, so good thing we merged with you instead of against you! Our tribal went well, there was some maneuvering at first but it all fell into place easily enough. Out of game things are going alright, bit of a busy week but nothing to complain about! What do you like to do for fun? -R2 Bees?: Oh, yeah. Like, Hatsune didn't talk a whole lot, so all three of us were kinda fine sending her out. And it was pretty easy all around. It was just slow because there was so little to actually talk about at all. And yeah, it could just be that's our collective challenge wheelhouse, but it was interesting. It's still an individual challenge here, so I don't know that swapping with us would be good or not, but it is nice to meet you nonetheless . My today is also very busy, but it should be fine. I play a lot of video games, and watch a lot of movies and TV. You? Droids: Ha yeah well here's hoping we get some team challenges soon. I'm probably more of a video game person than a movie person, though I don't really play as much as I used to. What sort of games do you like? Bees?: Team challenges in the tribal phase? Are you out of your minds? We can't do that. That makes sense! I really like RPBees. Also narrative driven games. I like solving mysteries, and I also like building characters. I'm not very good at platformers or things that need timing. What about you? Droids: I'm mostly into metroidvania exploration games and like base building/deck building/simulation strategy type games. Sometimes I try platformers like Celeste and bang my head into them for a 100 hours but I'm not that good at them haha. I usually play smaller indie games, but every once in a while a big open world RPG speaks to me. I'm maintaining cautiously optimistic excitement for starfield right now. Did you see the new Indiana Jones game that got announced? Bees?: I loved Hollow Knight, that's probably the main metroidvania I've played. Slay the Spire and Monster Train got me to at least appreciate deck builders a lot more, but I think it's the roguelike aspects that made me like them more. Celeste I did not do particularly well in either. I tend to play what I can get my hands on really. I don't buy a lot of games, unless they're on sale or recommended by a friend. I don't think I know much about Starfield, tell me more? I did not see that! That sounds exciting Droids: Those are exactly the games I was thinking about haha. Monster Train is coming out with a new DLC that looks interesting but also very confusing. My true love is Skyrim and Starfield is the game that is currently blocking TES 6 from being developed lol. There is basically nothing known about it as far as I can tell other than it is a Bethesda RPG in space. But I mean come on it's a Bethesda RPG in space, what's not to like? Bees?: Haha, well, seems we have similar interests on that front then I did hear about that, but I didn't really look into it much. It's largely just a new class and stuff, right? Skyrim is very good, yes. Oh, alright then. I mean, can we also keep the Bethesda style glitches? I find them incredibly endearing tbh. Do I want everything to work right and look good, sure, but do I also want to cackle at physics just really not working at all, also yes. Droids: It's a new class with pretty unique mechanics, but also a slay the spire style true final boss. I think I had my fill of Monster Train when it came out though, at least for a while, I put a ton of hours into it. And yeah I mean "Bethesda RPG" basically requires wonky horse physics and bucket on head shenanigans or it's not really a Bethesda game, right? If everything works as expected people would probably refund it lol. How do you think this challenge is gunna go? C3PO took this one on but I really have no clue what the best strategy is here. Bees?: Ooo, very interesting. I would like to see it. I haven't played it in a long while, though talking about it now makes me really want to boot it up again. I hadn't unlocked all the classes when I had played. The candley one was still locked. Unrealistic horse physics is all that I want from every game, also it sounds like a really niche indie rock band name. Things not working as intended has also gotten them to refund it, so I wonder what would happen if they did actually get it all right for once. I honestly have no idea. I'm sure there's an optimal strategy, but I haven't quite got the focus to strategize through it today. Are you allowed to talk to each other about challenges, or is it just one of you focuses on it all, and the other has to just sit on their hands and look pretty? Droids: Going through all the way to the hardest difficulty is .. well difficult but very satisfying. And if there aren't horses in space then I don't know how well Starfield will do lol. One person sits out each week, can't sit out the same person back to back. I took on the first challenge alone so, while I think it would have been ok to talk through this one, I just let C3PO take a crack at it. Even the description in the thread was confusing so I'm not even gunna think about the strategy of it. Though I see Dave is out here trying to make moves lol. Bees?: Well maybe. I don't really find it necessary to win things that are hard. I'm not particularly good at games, so beating the highest difficulty isn't a huge appeal. Unlocking new things, or achievements on the other hand are. Where are our space horses, Todd? WHERE ARE THE HORSES? Also, I think we all know that Starfield is taking so long because they're trying to figure out how best to incorporate getting to play the entirety of Skyrim from a computer console full Holodeck style. I thought everyone knew that? Ah, okay. That's a smart way to do it I wasn't sure, I didn't want to talk about it with you and have it be something that meant you were breaking your own hydra rules. I didn't really think about strategy, I just threw numbers at the wall until I was happy. Dave likes to meme a lot, and maybe spook some people into playing different, which I think is kinda funny. We'll have to see how it goes over Tragedy Tragedy: En garde! Riposte! Ink, nib, parry andthrust!
What do you think of the others so far? Finn actually namedropped you and Zero as the two people who made the best impression on him!
I've made the most headway with Dave, Dame Maggie and also with Zero. The Lohans have been a little bit of a tougher nut to crack (maybe it's a hydra thing) and Tim it feels like is just stonewalling me, which I don't know if I said something wrong or he's just not talking to anyone.
Bees?: "The children are playing at swords. Oh no, they're bleeding. They are dead. Never call here again."
Aw, that's nice of him. He's probably the person other than you that I've gotten on best with since the swapped.
I do like Dave, a lot of his Wendyisms make me laugh a lot, and we were on the same page during the last TC and that was nice. Maggie I'm still getting to know, but she seems nice. I wasn't sure what to think about Droids, but we're talking video games now and that's going rather well. Zero is always so hit or miss, I like them, but they go from long messages to oneliners in a very whiplashy way. Lohans are wild, but funny, and it's likely the hydra thing. Tim I get the feeling that he's new to games, and just genuinely earnest and not quite aware you gotta be on top of PMs. It sounded like in their TC, he just said he wasn't going to campaign against the other two to Maggie, and that was kind of enough for him to stay? It was unclear. I don't think he's really talking to anybody much.
Tragedy: At least one if not both droids are new to this game. They actually started two different PM threads with me where they each chat separately which is cute but also a little frustrating, because sometimes I have to tell them the same thing twice! It's like they're not reading one another's PMs at which point, why are you even a hydra?
Ah, so it might be a burst of new tribe energy from Zero but just a matter of time until he drops off? That's a type I know too well.
At any rate, if Finn and the Droids really are ready to let bygones be bygones with me, you've made really nice inroads with them both and that's a direction we could take to get a stew going. And by a stew I mean a majority.
Bees?: I had that vibe, they've grown on me. Oh, that does sound cute and annoying. Bless them. It might be how they interpreted their rules? Like they trade off, so maybe they assumed that they couldn't consult on talking about stuff either. Good on them for trying though.
Something like that. He's more around during right after or right before deadlines. It's the in between that can be very hit or miss.
You were the only one who seemed worried about it, they didn't even bring it up, and if you were going to follow up on something isn't that one of those things you would do? But I am very glad to hear that. I wouldn't be opposed. Your group does seem to be the ones I'm enjoying best overall also.
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Post by ...Bees? on Jan 14, 2021 2:36:06 GMT
Droids Droids: The moment when you boot up a computer in starfield and you hear "Hey, you! You're finally awake" Yeah, I mean there's so many levels you could think at that I'm not sure there is an optimal strategy. Looking forward to seeing what people ended up doing, assuming the info gets released. Dave is definitely memeing and I'm here for it, it's a pretty good bit. Bees?: *turns computer off slowly and walks away* True. I mean, if you're full on talking about what you're submitting then there's a way, but if you aren't, then it's a shot in the dark no matter what. I'm really hoping we get teamwork challenges soon. I get this setup is feeding their Leave of Absense mechanic, but I really wanna work with my tribemates for once instead of against. Also, guaranteed tribal council no matter what is a lot. Droids: Yeah, I feel like we haven't gotten a second to breathe since the game started! Bees?: I suppose it means everybody has to be bringing their A-Game at all times, but what if all I have is my Bee-Game, mods? Droids: Lol Welp that was quick for us lol Who's sending hundreds on the first banker?? Bees?: Lol Welp that was quick for us lol Who's sending hundreds on the first banker?? Droids: Good luck!! Bees?: Also, for what it's worth, I've only heard good things about you. So I don't think you need to be worried about not having immunity Droids: Same to you! 88 strat got you so close! Bees?: It did! Thing is, I actually had a couple rounds where I was higher in the next few, but alas. I should have spread them out a little bit, but I did not. Droids: Dave proving he knows what he's doing lol This makes me feel like I have no clue what is going on with the prime numbers haha Bees?: Oh I have no idea with the prime numbers either. I think what you'll have to do in order to actually have a decent shot at it is to talk about it with other people. I do know that the first round both Dave and Hatsune submitted crazy huge numbers which is possibly why they changed it to median instead of average. But uh, now that we're at tribal and all, how are you feeling about everybody? Droids: Yeah I guess that makes sense ha Right now I think we are feeling good about working with you, zero and Finn. How are you feeling? Bees?: Those are definitely all people I feel very solidly with as well I also like Dave, and I've had rather good chats with Tragedy. Though I understand your TC was a bit of a mess, I don't imagine that's carrying over much though? Tim Tim: I’m doing good, are some lovey chicken for dinner
Bees?: Oo, that does sound nice. How have you been finding the tribe so far?
Maggie Maggie: Oh dearie me maybees, I think I have recovered but only barely. I still find loose feathers in my hair every now and then! There is a time and a place for soggy bottoms but sadly cakes are not the time nor the place! I was actually talking with Michael about Arrested Development earlier and told him that I was mighty jealous of Lucille Bluth. She’s just so spunky! So if I could be her I would be. Also that challenge was such a tight contest towards the end there! I guess it probably would be a good time to ask you about your old tribe and what you think of Dave blah blah blah and Zero. Bees?: Heavens, sounds like you need a strong cup of tea and to put your feet up. Cakes need to be firm and tasty, that's it. I will admit I've only seen a couple episodes of Arrested Development. But all the memes and gifs I've seen of her make her seem to be so much fun. I can see why you'd want to be like her Oh it really was, did you have more for the later bankers? I do like my former tribe, Dave is really funny, he also speaks highly of you. Zero is pretty solid. What about your tribe? I can't seem to really make heads or tails of Tim, but I've found Lohans to be hysterical. Dave Dave: I did not expect my stupid strategy to actually win. I appreciate your sacrifice tying with the other tribe because otherwise I would have had no money for Banker 15. I have heard even more from Mean Girls Lindsay and you are right about her being hilarious. Really both of the hydras are fun. I don't really have a strong feeling about who to vote out although there was drama at the first Star Wars TC. Bees?: Haha, you're welcome. That's clearly what I was doing, you got me. Honestly I was submitting something so I'd have enough for everybody and then I adjusted some later ones a little bit. But you did real good I think I like Droids slightly more, but that might just be they at least feel coherent most of the time. I don't really have strong feelings either, but if we're going by hatsune logic, Tim is probably the person I've talked to least. All of the Star Wars people seem to be really solid, does that line up with your perspective? I did hear about the drama, but it sounds like it was miscommunication rather than something malicious from anybody. Dave: I agree about Tim, he hasn't made much of an impression either way with me. Finn and I had some PM delays on my end but what little we've had has been solid. Plagueis is a wild card but the fun kind of wild card. The kind of person who starts a group PM with people he doesn't know hours before sending an individual PM is the kind of person I enjoy having around. Maggie was late to the party but is lovely. Then of course we know Zero as a known quantity. I'll feel out the Star Wars people. If Timothy has bonded with everyone but us we need to find out. Bees?: He might be close to Maggie? But I am not sure. I feel much the same, yeah. Which is good! I haven't disliked her, she just hasn't stood out yet, she's fine. Zero is one of those that he is a known quantity, yet I still am not confident I know where he's at. Yeah, definitely. I will do the same. I had the impression early that Tim wasn't making much headway, but this could have changed. Dave: If people worry about Potpourri being strong or whatever, which they shouldn't because that's stupid, I'm not opposed to cutting Zero to boost us with the other groups. Much like last round though it's not a strong desire to cut him or anything. Bees?: Oh no, Dave Thomas, Founder of Wendy's is a challenge threat????? I think it's early enough that people more find Potpourri's challenge prowess to be advantageous rather than a problem. But good to know. I don't mind Zero either, but I don't need to keep him if doing so is a detriment. Yup, cool. It's really nice to be so much on the same page Dave: I meant more as social threats since you and I are clearly the most lovable people in the game. Bees?: I forgot that multiple question marks makes a face. And yes, obviously, a bunch of bees and a franchise founder, who could resist us both? Finn Finn: TC is here now, where do you think our heads should be at?
Bees?: Lol right to the heart of it, I see. I'd say, gut read is Tim, he seems to be the person most people are having the hardest time communicating with. That's about as far as I got anyways, you?
Finn: That’s what I was thinking as well. My message is short because I’m currently not home so I’m using my phone at the moment to message:
Bees?: I know, I was teasing. You told me earlier that you were going to be on your phone during deadline.
Finn: I will be home in a hour or so though! I think it might end up between tragedy or Tim depending on how the celebs feel? I’m more partial to Tim
Bees?: You think Tragedy is in trouble? I hadn't heard that, I'm not really inclined to push it that way either. I'm also more partial to Tim as I can't get anything out of him.
Finn: I don’t think so but I could see a possibility of a push towards them just but I don’t know how close the celebs are to Tim
Bees?: That is fair. They did choose to save Tim, so at least that close? I don't know much more than that.
Zero Zero: Well that almost worked out. Really, you were one-upped by Dave. Anyways, do you have any idea on a boot? I have no clue.
Bees?: It almost did, yep. Apparently, Dave didn't have much for the end, which is kinda what I tried to do, but I would have been out no matter what it looks like. It was fun to last as long as I did. Well, I'm not quite sure. I guess it depends on where people have connected or not. People in movie stars seem to have had a slower start, but this could also just be my perspective.
Zero: Nah, I got the same vibe too. So that narrows it down to a third of the cast, right?
Bees?: Yeah, of those 3, Tim is probably the one I've found it hardest to talk to. Maggie was just late. Lohans are hysterical, if not weird. But it's like a fun weird, right? I don't know if I'm the only one who has this view though, but that's what I'd say feels right for now.
Zero: Lohans are definitely the fun weird. I'm fine giving Maggie another chance. I guess that means we're voting Tim.
Bees?: It seems like the best option so far anyway. I don't think there's others which are better, do you?
Zero: No, not really, but I'm keeping my ears open for now. Who knows what we're missing!
Bees?: Hopefully very little, but who knows? This is Survivor after all, and people do this thing where they're secretive or something. It's very odd.
Lohans Lohans: I love this video. I used to listen to alot of these guys and Smashing Pumpkins and I mother earth so many others. I am less knowledgable about some of the indie and punk music. there is one song i love too that I cant think of. Bees?: It's a very very good video, I agree. Those are all very good bands, I approve I'm not super knowledgeable really, I dabble. And whatever people send me, or spotify suggests based on what I already listen to is usually my go to. How are you feeling about the tribe as a whole here? Lohans: Mean Girls Lohan feels good aboit some people and jist dont know the rest. We like you all though! Definitely have enjoyed your company Bees?: That's good! I've enjoyed you as well. Y'all make me laugh a lot Is there anybody in particular you don't feel good about and would prefer to vote?
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Post by ...Bees? on Jan 14, 2021 4:32:56 GMT
Maggie Maggie: Mmm yes but strong in flavour, not caffeine! Otherwise we’ll have the same problem all over again! I must admit I have only watched the first season of AD but like you I’m much more familiar with the memes. I did have more for the later bankers! Too many. I made the mistake of not accounting for so many double eliminations. But it’s all good. A deserved victory for Dave (who I also like very much). Honestly I do have a little difficulty with getting free-flowing conversation out of Tim but he seems to be very much a straight shooter. I agree about Lindsay though. We’ve had the most ridiculous conversations! Bees?: Yes of course, no caffiene. I have made a note of this. All the caffeine for the bees. I don't remember if I even finished the first season, I may have only done the first 5 or so episodes. That's good then You were very close it would seem. Ah, I wasn't really strategizing super closely if I'm being honest. I just wanted a submission that could possibly work out. It was fun nonetheless. Does he? I honestly can't tell because he just doesn't seem to answer my PMs much, or they're one-liners with no hook. Lindsay is all over the map, but it's a fun sort of confusing. Tim Tim: Everyone has been nice and chill. No one has been super bad or anything Bees?: So you like everybody? That's nice Finn Finn: hi! I'm finally home now. I guess that's true that they did save Tim, but I don't really know much about the dynamic that they had with Michael Cera either. Also, finally responding to your message. From what I could tell by reading Flash Mob, they didn't really like doing Donkey Kong as a challenge, but the idol was actually played at F6 when Bobfather lost the immunity challenge, and was kind of forced to use it or she would have gone home. She actually only won a few individual challenges but was always Top 2 in scores though. So they got rid of her as soon as they possibly could. I am glad that Tragedy did relay my comments about you to you! I do think highly of you so far in the game, and Tragedy did mention to me that they really liked you and Zero. So I think that's a good sign! I think they were just gone for most of today so I wasn't able to really talk to them. Bees?: Hi, I'm back from food. Though I might head off again soon and get an early night. Yeah I don't know, I don't think anyone has even mentioned him. Ahhh, I didn't follow the game too closely. I can't tell if this is an improvement or not. Poor Bobfather though, good character choice. Aw, that's so nice and flattering Droids mentioned liking you as well, but I figured you already knew that. I haven't seen Tragedy much of today either, so maybe just a busy day. As far as I can tell nobody is connecting well to Tim, so that might just be a good way to go? Very little fuss sort of deal. Zero Zero: Are there any secrets being made? It's a bit early, but anything can happen. Bees?: Only secret is likely what prime people are guessing for the idol each round, but that one makes sense. I also agree that is far too early for much subterfuge, but that doesn't mean other people agree with that sentiment. Figured I'd let you know that I've heard nothing but glowing praise from both Finn and Droids, so you seem to be doing well on that front Lohans Lohans: I need laughs daily or I go sober. No one wants. sober Lohan. Im fine with everyone. No one particularly annoying. I just want fun and cool people to stay. I think there are some dull people on this tribe Bees?: We can't have sober Lohan. That sounds like no fun at all. I can agree with that. Fun and cool is the way to go. Who would you say is dullest? Lohans: 4 hours ago Lindsay Lohan & Lindsay Lohan said: The regrettes remind me of a girl surf band and I think the name was Beach Club or something. Cant remember. Maybe actually Beach Club Lohan remembers. I hope your day has gone well. Mine has been spent around numbers and tryinf not to fall asleep. I seeem to be drawing a blank it will come to me im sure! Bees?: Well let me know if you figure it out. I am very interested Droids Droids: Nah Darth made a strategic decision that was totally sound from his point of view. It kinda made us the bad guy to Rey who was nice, but his reasoning was the outcome was the same and he didn't think we were going to end up together anyway. So yeah we are still good with Darth. Dave seems chill too, though admittedly I'm getting that more second hand from C3PO. Should we officially ally up then? Bees?: That's how it sounded. Was Finn's vote also on Rey or was it elsewhere? Cuz if it was, then it wasn't really solely your fault. And yeah, when you're in that second place spot your vote only mattered so much, so I kinda get it. But that's good. Do you have differing opinions on people? How do you deal with hydra dissonance? We would love that Droids: Yeah so basically all 3 of us were going to go Rey, but Darth was paranoid we were both playing him so he voted us just to be sure (which caused the top votes to disagree giving the power to us; if we were playing him, we'd be the ones to go home). Lucky for him we weren't as paranoid lol. Actually we have basically agreed the entire time which has been really nice. A lot of it is just kinda, who are you clicking with, and if C3PO is clicking with someone then I'm pretty down. Also it seems like the people we're clicking with are also clicking with each other so that makes it super easy. Like I haven't talked to zero that much but if I'm getting good vibes from you, C3PO, and Finn then I think it all checks out. Bees?: Ah, okay. So a similar thing to how our first TC went, except nobody got paranoid and offvoted. I kinda get why it might be a situation to be worried about, but it's good to hear that it's all water under the bridge Oh that's awesome! It must be nice to have somebody to plan with all the time that you know you can always trust. That's true, it is nice when all of your friends seem to be friends. The problem is when you like somebody who your other friends don't like, then what do you do? That's never fun. But that's really great. But what do you think should happen this tribal? My gut read is that Tim seems to be somebody that not many people seem really able to connect to and could afford to lose, but what do you think? Droids: Yeah we are lucky that it seems like some good meshing is going on I've heard Tim come up too as someone who hasn't really been connecting with people, seems like an easy first vote. We sent a couple messages back and forth but they don't seem super engaged? Bees?: Yeah! All about that good mesh. We've exchanged a few messages, but they're very pure small talk fluff. And hard to keep a conversation going. I don't know that he's not engaged or if he's just new and less talkative, it's really hard to tell. Unless something else changes, which I don't think it will, I think that's where I'm going to just place my vote. I feel everybody else has some sort of potential, or at least doesn't have any negative utility, ya know? Dave Dave: Zero says all three Star Wars members are off the table for him. Nobody else is suggesting names for either targeting or not targeting.
Bees?: That doesn't surprise me. All the Star Wars people have had good things to say about him, so I imagine he's found friends there. But I don't think he has them in spite of us. So it really does seem it'll end up being a Movie Star, but highly likely Tim. Finn said that he was also thinking Tim.
Dave: Zero says Tim. Maggie implied she is not close with Tim. That's pretty much all I have to report.
Bees?: Maggie also says she likes you. And did say she doesn't seem to have much from Tim either, but he's a straight shooter whatever that means. Let me see what else is in the PMs I had waiting for me while I was the most adult and ate cereal for dinner.
Dave: I hope it was either Honey Nut Cheerios or Honey Bunches of Oats.
OR HONEYCOMB
ME WANT HONEYCOMB
Bees?: God I wish it was any of those. It was like store brand cinnamon toast crunch.
I caught up on the rest of my PMs and nothing else is really in them relevant to this TC. Far too many are purely fluff for being in TC if I'm being honest.
Dave: I know what you mean. I understand why everyone wants to be cagey but come on we have to play sometime.
They say you should have a decent idea who is going home before the challenge results are posted and I feel like our entire tribe ignored that advice, me included.
Bees?: It's weird, I don't think anyone is actually being cagey, but rather just being like a good 6 hours behind schedule. It's not that they're hiding anything, they just don't want to skimp on any preamble before getting into the nitty-gritty. Which I can respect sometimes. I know I don't want to just make something happen so that at least something is happening either.
Who says that? Is it somebody who hasn't played survivor, cuz that sounds like the kind of thing someone who hasn't would say. Sure having an idea before you get to a TC is good, but there's so often that things change and unexpected plays can happen. I suppose it's better to say you should have a starting point of what you want before challenge results and a backup should that person have immunity. But even then, the beauty of survivor is that it is filled with so many possibilities.
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Post by ...Bees? on Jan 14, 2021 6:04:18 GMT
Zero Zero: I've allied up with the Droids, so it's nice to know they really do like me. Do you think we should alliance together?
Bees?: Oh that's sweet. Do you mean you and I, or all 3 of us? Either way, yes.
Finn Finn: That's perfectly fair if you wanted to get an early night! I need to do so as well, I go back to work tomorrow after being off for isolation, plus classes start tomorrow as well so I have a busy day ahead of me tomorrow, but I can do it! From what I am here it seems to be very simple and clean cut to go for Tim here and I think people are ok with it? Bees?: Yeah, I have plans in the morning which may involve donuts, so I will absolutely be calling it an early night. I wish you luck with all of your life things As far as I'm hearing, yeah that seems to be where it's at. If you hear anything else, let me know. But that's where I'm going anyways. Droids Droids: Yeah, it's hard without a team challenge it's basically all social connections to go off right now so I think that's where our vote is going too. I'm not even sure if he is really talking game with anyone with a vote less than 24 hours away? Bees?: Yeah! I just wanna see how I can work with people, not always against them. Won't you let me be friends and helpful, mods? If he was going to be talking game, he'd best start now. You kind of don't get many chances. And he was lucky to swap over with his previous people, you'd think he'd have a base to start from. But idk. Droids: Apparently Maggie told C3PO that Tim wasn't great to talk to. We kind of dodged the conversation but that's .. not a good sign for Tim. Bees?: Okay, so I have to ask this because the way you say this is both really cute, but also has me wondering: do the two of you use separate PM chains? or is it just, you don't always pay attention to when someone is responding to only one of you? But nope, it really isn't a good sign, but it's a good sign for how easy the vote will be, right? Tragedy Tragedy: Had some personal matters to attend to immediately following those results post, but I've finally extricated myself from them. How have things been this evening? Have we gone from 0 to 60 as a tribe now that it's officially Tribal Council? Bees?: I hope whatever these matters were, they went well. Honestly, they could have been a lot more chaotic than they were. I think the general feel is that nobody is doing well with Tim. So it might just be a consensus vote. Though people are still going through the getting to know you fluff even though we're at TC. It's still felt slow, which is probably a good thing? I don't know if you've got a backtrack of PMs that say otherwise and we're just clueless bees, but that's what our bee sense is telling us. Tragedy: I didn't have very many PMs waiting for me at all actually and nothing giving any indication of where the vote could go. I'd be perfectly satisfied with a Tim consensus here. Do you think these tribes last another round, or is this going to be one of those games that is so complex they swap us every single round? Bees?: Ugh. That's terrible. It might be a thing where I uh might have been the only one ballsy enough to actually name a name, so that might be why it didn't go much of anywhere if you weren't around to have a discussion to get further updates. So if it's anything else, I also may not have heard it. I just did the thing where I asked people how they felt, asked about a specific somebody to see if I was alone in feeling a certain way, and yeah. Oh god, I hadn't considered that they could swap us again. But you know what? Considering they said something about not having enough room for people and almost being done with actual tribe areas or something in flavour, you might be right that we have one more to go. It could be a constant swap game though. Tragedy: I can't imagine anyone here sticking their neck out for Tim at this point. Finn and Droids both just affirmed they think the vote is Tim. Yeah, I'm thinking about it just in terms of whether or not you and I should be seeking to land in a larger group together now or not. If we swap again right away we're kind of better off on the downlow, but if we stay on this tribe it's better to be ahead of the game making sure we're in the majority, because after Tim I don't think it would be so easy to just get an easy consensus a second time. Bees?: h me either. But that's good, they had said as much to me, but I'm glad to hear that they're not just saying that to only me Well, I have a thought here. What if we just keep what you and I have on the DL regardless of if we swap or not. Like yes, getting into a majority of some kind would be really great and important, but I think having the ability to compare notes and not have people instantly know that what they say to one of us is going to assuredly be going to the other is just as valuable in the long run. Maybe we do stay together as a tribe, and you're right there isn't a good consensus vote, but having the ability to compare notes on what people are doing and saying while they don't know we're connected might be the smarter play. It is up to you on that front really if you think that a majority that we're both in together and we're part of forming is smarter, that is also fine. Tragedy: Well I'll tell you what, I like where you head is at and I can definitely get down with the DL here. If it comes down to it, I think that with the kind of players Finn and the Droids have been so far, they've already glommed on to you and they're also still trying to hang on to me so worst case we'd be a de facto group of four there without having to make anything official and that is half of the tribe after this vote. Even without formally inviting them into an alliance we can influence the way they lean on the next vote, and then there will be a lot of weight in whatever direction that is. Bees?: You read my mind exactly. If they want to make something official, sure, they can do that. But we don't have to go and make it happen. I also think in a way having it not be a solid thing, means that it gives you and I some freedom to feel out the rest of the tribe without having to tell the group any of the information that we find. If you're not in an official alliance, you aren't obligated to share things. That being said, I do like Finn and Droids, so if they were to ask about something, I wouldn't say no. Nor do I intend to hide anything, just talking hypothetical situations.
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Post by ...Bees? on Jan 15, 2021 0:34:14 GMT
Dave Dave: Six hours behind schedule is the perfect description of this tribe. Once people started talking about the vote it sounds like people came up with Timothee pretty fast but it took a long time to get to that point.
As for who says that I think an early version of the newbie guide said it. You're right that its an oversimplification though. Maybe you should have an idea what the initial conversations should be about? "Starting point of what you want" is good, though.
Bees?: Yeah it's like a full half a phase behind, just behind enough that it's noticeable and annoying, but not so much that it's a last minute scramble to get anything done. But hey at least it seems we're on the same page?
Ah, I suppose it would. It is good newbie advice to get them actively planning ahead and not just always figuring it out in the moment. Definitely having the idea of the initial conversations for sure. I think the worry was also, if you don't know who is going home, it could be you. Which, is fair, but often there's much more nuance than that. And some games and tribes are just slow.
Finn Finn: It’s seems to me that almost everyone is ok with Tim at this point?
Bees?: I haven't seen anybody be actively against voting him, including Maggie, and I don't think anyone is about to fight for him, so I think that's all pretty much decided with that right there.
Finn: I haven’t either and both of the other Celebs seem ok with him going so I think we have ourselves a very anti drama tc which is something I’m not complaining about!
Bees?: Yup, I'm very happy for drama free. I'd just like to have a shot of not going to TC here in the immediate future, please. Let me do a challenge with my tribe for once, thanks.
Tragedy Tragedy: I just want you to know when we started talking strategy stuff last night my exact words in my confessional about it were "oh my god inject this shit directly into my veins." We are completely of one mind here on how to handle this phase and potentially the next, if this tribe remains together. I have family obligations that are keeping me busy today (and keeping me masked, for the safety of elders although maddening after 4+ hours already and the rest of the day to go) so I'm only going to be able to pop in on my phone from time to time. Tim vote seems locked - beyond Finn and the Droids, I also have PMs from Maggie saying it's what she heard and from Zero complaining that it's boring but it's what's happening. Bees?: Haha, good. I had similar reactions in mine It's exactly the kind of stuff I like too. Okay, well I wish you luck with all of that. I've also got a busy day today. But with the vote being fairly cut and dry, it's probably the best day to be busy. I did have a similar thing from maggie, and Dave seems to be there too. Was Zero really complaining it was boring? Like he's not wrong it is, but what is the alternative? Tragedy: There isn't any alternative and I think he knows that. But it does make me think he's the type who could catch a case of big-move-itis later in the game. Bees?: Oh I fully agree. He's definitely the sort who will do something just so he can actually be doing anything. I like him, but that vibe of his has worried me. So lets hope that whatever is next is something that leads to something exciting and new, but not bad for us. Zero Zero: All 3 of us! Bees?: That sounds like a great idea (though wouldn't it be 4? ) Zero: Oh right, I forgot about Finn! We can add them in too. Bees?: Hahaha, I meant that Droids is a hydra. Do you have something with Finn too then? Zero: The Droids mentioned that they're the closest with Finn. I don't have a close connection personally, but it's considerate to be aware of existing relations. Bees?: That is very true. Zero: Do you think we should make the group chat now? Bees?: Hm, I think first you probably should ask them. But also, I think after TC, cuz if it turns out we're immediately swapping again then we'll just have a group chat that is just sitting there useless potentially. But if we don't, then yes, we should definitely look into that. Zero: Oh right swaps are a thing. We really should've done this earlier so that even if we didn't stay together it had some symbolic value. Bees?: True enough. Ah well, you live and learn. Like, I don't know that we're going to swap, I just have a feeling with some of the flavour text it's not impossible that we swap again to normal tribes where we compete in normal challenges, not these individual immunity ones. But I could also be wrong. Maggie Maggie: I'm probably trying too hard to be overly positive there regarding Tim. I've definitely struggled to speak with him, but I also didn't want to just turn on him completely as he had expressed a desire to stick together here. I've gotten the impression that people are thinking of voting him, which I would ultimately be okay with. It's hard to betray him, but I can't let that get in the way of forming new friendships here. (Also I totally know what you mean about the fun confusion that is Lindsay! I don't know what at least half of her words mean!) Bees?: Oh yeah, I completely get that. I can't blame you for that. The unfortunate thing is we had another situation where we have to vote somebody out and nobody can hide or have a chance to improve by not going to tribal. I don't know if you're betraying him exactly, cuz like what else are you supposed to do? You still gotta play the game for you and gotta have something to work with. But I understand feeling things about it. I really do. And I am sorry that the vote seems to be leaning in a way that puts you in that position. I'm luckily fluent in typo that I often can follow well enough. I think my favourite bit is the whiplash between Lohans, cuz they'll respond to stuff that the conversation has long since moved past with the other one, and that just makes me laugh so much. Maggie: IT LITERALLY HAPPENED JUST THEN Lindsay made a reference to something I said, like 2 days ago, and I had absolutely no idea what she was on about! Bees?: Haha, does she at least quote the PM she's responding to? Cuz that at least was helpful. But there's been a few times she hasn't and I've been so lost. But honestly? The confusion I find endearing. Maggie: Also I wanted to thank you for your kindness in relation to the Timothee vote. It is something I probably feel worse about because I always felt very unsure about the decision to vote out Michael over Tim and I think now has proved it was most certainly a mistake. This situation is not without positives though! It has been so lovely to meet new beeings such as yourself and I look forward to seeing what opportunities unfold! She didn't! She just mentioned sponsors and I had no idea what she meant until she then quoted a PM I sent from 2 days ago. xD Bees?: You're welcome. Survivor's tough enough as it is, I think we can all afford to be a little understanding about how it might feel sometimes. Well, you couldn't have known it was going to work out like this, you wanted to give him a chance. Which is really commendable. I don't think it's a mistake to give someone an opportunity to improve. I have enjoyed meeting you as well. I see why Dave has repeatedly called you lovely, and everyone has such glowing praise about you. Maggie: Thank you for the kind words and honestly it’s a relief to hear that I’ve made a positive impression. I can be such a stress head. Would you believe that in round 1 I was actually worried that I was in a worse social position in my tribe than Timothee? I was rambling on in my confessional about how I absolutely needed to win that challenge. The spectators probably thought I was totally off my rocker! These games make a mess of me. Likewise though, I have heard very positive things about you from others as well, and I can certainly say that I feel the same way Bees?: Of course Oh same here. This game has stress baked right in it, and that's just how it be. Oh I've definitely been there, and not having anyone to check stress brain can be hard. But I think specs probably have had similar times where they felt they needed to win something that maybe they didn't. Ain't that a mood? And yet we still find them fun. Aww, thank you I appreciate that. Lohans Lohans: Mean Lohan I've heard great things about you from zero and Maggie! I don't think any of them are dull at all. I think there's a lot of great ppl to chat with. like a lot still keep to getting to know you chat but no one offered to be theyfriends on the first night obvs. So oooooo glad we're on a tribe together. I'm still feeling out the star wars ppl. And i know movie stars well from before so AND I have thoroughly enjoy getting to know Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's. Bees?: Aww, that's great to hear. I'm glad I've made an impression. Maggie was the last person I managed to talk to and I was a little worried. There are a lot of good people to chat with here, I agree. I've liked that quite a bit Haha, I'm glad to be on a tribe with you too. Y'all just make me laugh all the time, you're a breath of much-needed fun. You've probably heard this by now, but just in case, I think the vote is gonna end up on Tim as nobody seems to be able to make much headway with him conversationally, does this track with what you've heard and experienced so far? Lohans: We have really enjoyed being able to be drunk and chat with beeautiful animals like yourselves how accept us for who we are! I have not heard differently than Tim so far, so it seems like it should be a clear vote for him and I am with that Bees?: Maybe one of these nights, us bees will have to join you in the drunken shenanigans. Okay, that's all I've heard, but I wanted to make sure that you had actually heard it too. Lohans: Shenanigans! Cant live life if your not having fuuuunnnnn! I am counting the days until you will join us! Until then, We will entertaining you, please tell my manager I am the most amazing singer that you have ever heard. Hillary Duff is trying to steal my gig. I am happy we are hearing the same thing for the vote! Bees?: You're completely right, having fun should really be the highest goal. Possibly this weekend, who knows? Maybe even tonight. We shall see. I will absolutely write a strongly worded letter to your manager, this travesty will not stand!!!! Lohans: Mean girls Lindsey will be so happy that someone sees in her what I used to see! <3 Oh that sounds like so much fun, I wont regret it! Mean Gurls had effing crazy day in realalife. I'm druminkimg and anyone who wants to join is welcomr. Ahhhhhhh Bees?: Sorry your day was crazy, hopefully the rest of the day will be better? I hope you enjoy all your fun going forward I will let you know if I do in fact join you. Droids Droids: Lol I know it reads like something a middle schooler would say right? So C3PO joined a little late so we have separate threads with the star wars people. But that was annoying so C3PO is in this thread too. But I'm not really reading what's going on in the threads where C3PO is more active, I just get the summary on discord and same I think for C3PO. So C3PO isn't reading the video game stuff probably but we had basically already decided on discord like hey I'm having a good chat with Bees we should try to work with them, you know? It's working so far lol And yeah, nothing wrong with an easy vote Bees?: Oh I don't mind that it reads that way at all. It just made me curious if you were sort of handling this the way a hydra in a mafia game would, which is a perfectly valid strategy, and it's interesting to me that you are. There may be a time where you both need to actively know what's going on, but I think for now that's probably a decent way to deal with it. I just appreciate being on the same page Droids: Yeah luckily we are both pretty active so we can just discord ping if there is something we need to know/decided immediately I wonder who Tim/Lohans will vote for? Bees?: Oh that is good! That sounds like a great team I know I have greatly enjoyed getting to know you both. I have no idea who Tim will vote for, but I think Lohans know that the vote is on Tim, cuz Maggie knows and I can't imagine she wouldn't have told them. Droids: Yeah ditto Now we wait! I hope nothing crazy happens immediately after Bees?: I hope so too, but I have a sneaking suspicion something will. The flavour has said stuff about the tribal areas ALMOST being ready, which sounds like swap talk to me. Which I'd rather it didn't. But also, if we don't swap great, but can it be proper tribaly challenge please? Droids: Yeah that makes sense. I don't know if my heart can take it and it's only the 2nd tribal haha Bees?: I have good news for you! You're both droids, your hearts are replaceable!
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Post by ...Bees? on Jan 15, 2021 23:29:24 GMT
Lohans Lohans: This is how my last party was. Soooooo off the rails. Loved my wigs. You like costume parties? Bees?: That's quite the party. I do love costume parties. Getting to dress up is always a lot of fun Lohans: That party is so hot! I'm there! especially if your there all dressed up! ;-)love it raawr Man girls lohan drinking wine and bridgerton. party all night mmmm malbec Bees?: I've heard interesting things about Bridgerton. Have you been liking it? I know the fashion in it is gorgeous. Tragedy Tragedy: Finally a tribal challenge
I wonder if Tim decided to vote me because we were particularly uncommunicative or if someone told him I was a viable vote? Alas, it's too late to ask him!
Bees?: I will admit I happy shouted upon seeing a tribal challenge.
I have no idea. He may have heard your past TC troubles and thought it was the only option he had? I didn't hear your name go around at all, so I'm just theorizing here.
Droids Droids: Good point! Bees?: We stayed in the same tribes AND have a tribal challenge! Our prayers have been answered! Droids: What wonderful news lol I think our tribe will do well here Bees?: Oh I hope so. I'm going to be crossing all of my feelers! Finn ;~; Finn: Hello! Sorry for being gone so long, I literally just got home. I wasn't intending to be gone for so long out of the day, and I wont be here too much longer either. Tomorrow I will be messaging more!
I am glad that we had a very quiet and easy TC to go through though! I hope your day was good!
Bees?: Hey no worries, I had a busy day too. I hope your day was good over all. Is your schedule going to be this level of hectic going forward do you think?
Oh so do I. I would have not have been pleased if it was a chaotic one. My day was fine, just long.
Maggie Maggie: Ooo this morning I had fruit toast with ricotta walnuts and of course honey and I realised I forgot to tell you! I hope you are having the most beeautiful day! Bees?: Oh, that sounds delightful. Was it like bread with fruit in it, or toasted fruit? Either way, yum! Today has had it's ups, yes. Thank you How about you? Has your day been filled with elegance and class? Alliance Chat With No Discernable Name|Droids, ...Bees?, Zero Zero: Hello all 3 of us! Actually 4 because one's a hydra. Actually it's way more because BEES Bees?: ...Bees? Droids: Beep Boop Glad to have this thread -R2 Hi everyone! Happy to bee here (get it.. haha!) We should think of a name for such a great group of people.. er robots and miscellaneous creatures. -C-3P0 Bees?: Sadly I don't think we can rename a chat once it's made. We'd have to make a whole new chat. Zero: I think not having a proper alliance name is the hip new trend nowadays! Or not... Droids: Haha! I do not know these fashions and trends so I will have to take your word for it. How are your sudoku skills?? -C-3P0 Zero: Maybe. Probably not. Bees?: This Rebel Alliance Has Zero Space Bees. Or something. But anyways, I am glad for a group chat, they make so much easier Droids: Oh no what happened to Finn?? -R2 Zero: IRL stuff apparently. IRL: the enemy of all online stuff. Bees?: Life does just seem to happen sometimes. Droids: Oh well, we are still fine. Hopefully the new guy is alright. -R2 Zero Zero: It could be something completely different! Who knows? Bees?: It isn't! We stayed in the tribe! Wow. Zero: I'm surprised as much as you are. I'll ask the Droids about the alliance soon. Bees?: Seems the asking went well How are you feeling about the state of the game in general? I know we've had a fair bit of stuff happen, but it's also felt like nothing has happened, ya know? Zero: I think we're at the point where new groups are starting to form but haven't completely formed yet. The division of the older teams are slowly becoming less and less distinguishable until it eventually stops existing, much like a Tide Pod in water. Bees?: That sounds pretty apt, yeah. I've never actually seen a tide pod in water, but that's quite a visual. I like it. How are you feeling about this replacement? That's real startling. Zero: I just contacted them, so I have no clue how things are going to shake out. Bees?: Let's hope it's purely in our favour. I wonder how much of what Finn did Grogu is going to have information on. Grogu|I think you meant "beads" Grogu: ...so enjoy a perler bead version of me i'm still adorable right? hi bees, I'm Grogu! Weird to be playing a LSG again, weird to be starting midway through, but the mods begged me bc they were in a bit of a pickle, it seems how are you? Bees?: Those kinds of beads have a name? I never actually knew that! That's pretty cute. Hello Are you starting this completely fresh, or do you have access to anything Finn did previously? Just wondering if you want to be brought up to speed or just start this a bit fresh overall? I'm doing alright. Today has been a long day, but a good one. You? Dave Dave: This certainly is one of those slow games so far. I didn't even hear an alternate name and I don't think Timothee tried to do anything to save himself. I saw you said it was a busy bee day for you all. I wanted to find a bee meme to cheer you up but the only one I could find that wasn't either a wasp joke or a Bee Movie reference was this one: Bees?: Yeah I didn't either. And normally that's cause for concern, but I guess not apparently? I don't think he tried to save himself at all. He seemed to think everyone was nice and chill. Dave, I adore you. It wasn't busy in a bad way day, but the fact that you went to try to find a good meme just for me, feels really special and nice. I also love that what you found is a certain brand of dumb which makes me cackle a lot. So thank you so very much. Dave: Dave? Who is Dave? I am Dave Thomas, Founder of Wendy's. (okay you can call me Dave but don't tell anybody else I said it was okay) The meme does imply a mystery though. What are the remaining two letters the first bee forgot? Can you solve the mystery? u r a b i c Bees?: I won't tell anyone else. Also, I will admit I was sending that from my phone and Dave Thomas, Founder of Wendy's is a lot for my stubby feelers to type out. It really does, I do love a good mystery. You should know I sighed really hard, but also, I'm so glad you're still here with me cuz you're so funny and charming and are the highlight of the game so far for me.
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Post by ...Bees? on Jan 17, 2021 9:12:19 GMT
Tragedy Tragedy: Bees buds, I severely underestimated the scope of my family obligations but I should be back to my normal activity patterns now. I feel fortunate it spanned from an unremarkable elimination through a challenge period. Finn replacing out is actually kind of a bummer. It's amazing how fast things can change, because if he had replaced out right after the swap first happened I would have been relieved instead! Bees?: That's alright. Were any of them actually fun? And that is some luck! Maybe you'll bring us more of that luck where we can also not go to TC, yeah? I agree. I'm sad to see him go But I get it, sometimes RL takes precedence. Hopefully the new guy can get into the swing of things real fast. I'm hopeful It's been a quiet day over all from everyone so your absence hasn't been particularly abnormal as far as I can tell. Tragedy: Knock on wood, I would only be too happy if I'm the lucky charm for this tribe. Have you been watching the NFL playoffs? I'm excited for the games this weekend I really want the Browns and the Bills to advance so the AFC championship game can be the Lake Erie Bowl. Bees?: Someone's gotta be, why not you? I have a confession to make.... I know nothing about sports at all, and the little I do know is not by choice. I hope your sportsball goes how you want it to Tragedy: Well, I'm rooting for the downtrodden teams who have not sportsballed very well in at least 25 years lmao Bees?: That is a choice. Maybe they'll surprise you! Not having TC has been really nice, I got to do so many fun things for a day. I hope whatever you got going on works out Dave Dave: You flatter me but I'll take it.
I think this game is taking a toll on me IRL. I was running errands and thought I'd grab lunch and I no joke went to Wendy's. Was it because of this game? I don't think so but I can't honestly say definitely not. Vonnegut said "We are who we pretend to be so we must be careful who we pretend to be." Somehow I don't think he was talking about being Dave Thomas, Founder of Wendy's.
Do you browse these boards from the Recent Threads link? I do and I saw that there was a TC post in our forum before I read the real results. That was a nice fakeout from the mods.
Bees?: It's not flattery if it's true!
Oh dear, you've already hit that point? Next, you'll start dreaming about the game. I don't think he was talking about Dave Thomas, Founder of Wendys either, but you never know. He could have been.
I don't actually. I always forget that's there. I think that's just a thing that Pine is doing, where he just keeps asking questions even if you aren't at TC. It's an interesting thing.
Alliance Chat Zero: We didn't die! wooooooooo Droids: Good work team!! -R2 Zero: Now that we've all sufficiently calmed down, we should start planning for the future. Who should be our friends? Who should *not* be our friends? Droids: We've made initial contact with Grogu but not sure where their head is at. We know Grogu is an experienced player. Dave seems to be really good at all these different types of challenges so far, which is good and bad. It may be too early to take out a challenge threat though. Darth is someone we can pull in for a vote, so he could be a number. After that, it's just Maggie and the Lindsays, who seem like they could be safe votes. What are you thinking? -C-3P0 Bees?: It does seem Grogu has nothing that Finn was doing or said, so it's a full clean slate there. But I agree that Grogu has played before. I think at least for now we definitely want Dave in our corner, it's definitely too early to do anything about challenge people imo. We have another swap at least, and there's something going on with the people who have been voted out, and if it's they come back via challenges, we don't want to send someone there who can win out instantly and have a grudge. So until we know what that's about, I think we should keep him. I agree about Tragedy, he could be a good number. Maggie is sweet and likeable, but I think she really likes Dave, which if it's a mutual thing, there could be some resistance. Lohans are fun, but confusing in a way that I don't think anyone has strategic plans with them so they could be a safe vote probably, they're also likely a vote to scoop up maybe. I also realize that I basically just said there's good and bad things about everybody, but there are! And I think thinking about how people are interconnected is really important in choosing what to do next. Droids: Lohans also did the worst on the sudoku challenge, not sure if it matters for future challenges, but something to keep in mind. I do think the relationship between Maggie and Dave is important to keep in mind, regardless of which way we go. If it comes to it, no one will hold a grudge if we vote out Grogu. What are you thinking, Zero? -R2 Zero: Personally, I don't think we should be paying too much attention to challenge performance. Sure, Dave is good, but he's not "guaranteed to go on a immunity streak if we let him into merge" good. He lucked out on the first challenge for sure, and the second challenge was kind of a luck thing as well. I heard from Dave that he's close to Maggie the most too, so that's off the table for sure. He also was close to Darth, which might be useful to note as well. I don't think anyone's connected to Lohan either, for that matter. I don't think kicking out the replacement at the first chance we get is a great idea They're probably experienced enough to handle a possible attack well too, and there has to be some relationship that didn't get lost when the medevac happened. Bees?: Yeah, I agree with all of the above there. I definitely don't think we should try for the replacement even if they might be good, that's asking for a vote to turn around on us because nobody wants to be that asshole who boots a guy for not being here at the start. Droids: Makes sense to me! I yield to your experience. It's hard to find too many people you want to vote for at this point. Maybe things will be clear further down the line? I do think another easy vote like the lohans is better for our next TC to avoid forcing lines to be drawn in the sand. We could also just win out, next challenge looks to be another team one due to someone sitting out. -R2 I think darth wanted to sit out of the challenge by the way. Oh I see your other message now lol, ignore me Zero Zero: Good question! I bet his close ones would fill him in on most of the important details, but that's probably it. There's no way to access someone else's confessional, after all.
Bees?: Well that's the odd thing, I remember in the past that there have been replacements that got full access to their previous players confessionals and just got the account changed to a different name entirely rather than that player became a spectator. So it's interesting to me that we don't at least give the confessional over these days.
Zero: It's interesting indeed, but I really don't think we need to get wrapped up in relatively minor changes. All we need to know is that they replaced and we should be giving them another chance to express themselves.
Bees?: I mean, no. It's just interesting.
Grogu Grogu: Oh I have nothing that Finn did... no PMs, no confessionals, nothing! So this is a completely fresh slate. If Finn made you super mad you can just forget that because Grogu is here now! (...unless you super loved Finn, in which case, pls transfer all your love to me, I am the New Finn) Today has been soooo long. I definitely fell asleep after dinner playing on my phone. I barely slept last night so my body just said... it's time to relax. But now I've woken up at an odd hour fully awake. One day I'll fix my sleep schedule... one day... Bees?: Interesting. I don't know what Finn was planning, but he had asked if I wanted to work with him which I had agreed to. I liked him. What were you playing on your phone? Anything fun? I feel that about my own sleep schedule. Some day it'll make sense to anybody not me. Grogu: From what I heard from others Finn was sorta noncommittal on the Star Wars tribe and that lead to some people being frustrated by him... so not knowing what he had planned is pretty normal, I think. I have promised I'll try to do better! This is embarassing. I was playing this game called "Grand Hotel Mania". It's basically a real time task management game where you're running a hotel and have to make sure people get checked in to the right room, make their coffee, get them fresh towels... it's very stupid and dumb, but a good time waster. Apparently such a good time waster I fell asleep during it. >.< Bees?: Yeah, he was very cagey about like everything. But you could tell that those wheels were turning underneath it all. He was also incredibly straightforward and brutally honest at the same time. It was a very weird combination. Made him one of a kind. I think if you're just you, you'll be just fine Oh that's cute. There was a similarish sort of game that I've played on steam, Unholy Heights. You are the devil(or a devil i forget) and you are managing an apartment complex for monsters, and you have to keep them happy by upgrading their rooms and making sure they aren't near monsters they don't like. And sometimes they have babies which is good, because they'll take over the apartment after their parents die, or at least live near. But every so often, the local humans will be very angry about these monsters living here, and will try to come beat up all of your monsters and steal all your rent money. So you have to make the Monsters defend their home, so you'd best hope you got a variety of them else, everybody dies and you're out of money for a while, hope you can get new monsters in. It's cute and fun. Grogu: I can promise I'll be myself, that's all I know how to be, anyway Oooh I just looked that up, it looks adorable. Very similar to what I was playing. The game I'm playing is very much a cash grab though because some of the guest requests are just impossible without powerups. I should play better games. But I feel like every mobile game is just an awful cash grab. I'm excited, ordering Indian food for dinner tonight. What are Bees going to eat for dinner? Bees?: Then you'll be just fine! I like that sometimes the baby monsters will end up being things that don't quite match. Like there's this one trash monster that sometimes exists and shouldn't belong to the bear parents, so that's a bit interesting. Oh sad, I dislike cash grabs a lot. Most mobile games are, it's true. Especially gacha games, of which I play far too many. Oh, Indian is so good. I was just talking about that earlier in the game, I forget who with. But I love Indian. I'm not sure what bees have planned, macaroni and bees is a possibility. I mean cheese. Grogu: Oh nooo you play gacha games! I'm sorry for your loss. I've luckily dodged those altogether... though I still spend money on dumb mobile stuff. Gacha games always felt so obviously gambly that I couldn't do it. I say that, but then I bought a ton of loot chests in Overwatch back when I played, so I guess that doesn't matter. Yesss, my go to order is Chicken Tikka Masala. I always want to try new things but I can't get enough of CTM. I should expand my horizons. I do love a good samosa and of course, I get garlic naan bread. Bees?: Haha, I don't spend money on any games. So it's not like I've fallen into the waste my money for good roles. It's more, a lot of the games that also have gacha aspects tend to be ones I like. If all you're doing is free like, it's fine? That's what I'm telling myself anyways. Ugh, I'm so jealous. There's no good Indian places nearby, so it's been an offensively long time since I've had any. If I want to get exotic, best I can do is Chinese or Sushi. Grogu: Yes! If you're doing it for free then you have more self-control than I do, so kudos for that. I always go "well it's just a dollar!" and then once you convince yourself of that, it's over. What's your fave Indian dish? Bees?: Well I've learned that just enough "it's just 1 dollar" adds up really fast, cuz MATH. It's less self-control and more got a tight budget. I just don't spend money if I don't need to >.> I've actually had very little Indian, which is why I want more! I had a really good curry that a friend made, but I don't recall what it was, I just know I want more things. Grogu: What? Math? Imagine doing math. Math is hard. I have a ton of gift cards for the Play Store from Christmas so it's sooo easy to just click the button for a dollar here and there... so tempting. Oooh yes Indian curries can be good. Highly recommend trying Chicken Tikka Masala. It's deliciously creamy chicken in this sauce that is just to die for. Bees?: Math is horrible, no thanks. Oh haha, that's fair. I can't remember the last time I ended up with a gift card, people know well enough that they can gift me socks and I'll be just as happy. I love socks. You had me at creamy chicken. Grogu: Socks? Really, socks? I can't remember the last time I've worn socks >.< I usually wear flip flops. Creamy chicken is very yum. A little bit of spice. Not sure how much you like spice, but there's plenty of it to be found in Indian food! I've been getting asked about how I feel about everyone in the tribe. And at this point I still feel like I don't know everyone well enough yet (which makes it unfortunate that I didn't sit out this challenge) but I'm wondering if you had any hot tips on how to integrate myself? Any fun topics I should bring up with people? Bees?: They're like fuzzy socks or have designs on them. And it's like, I'll wear them around my house or whatever. I don't particularly like shoes, but flip flops are good. Winter just actually happens here so I have to wear shoes more often than I would like. I do like spice a fair bit. More so recently, but I'm still sorta exploring some of that when I get a chance to. I know I haven't been around super much lately, but it kinda feels like nobody else has been either? I do have some ideas on how to talk to some people, yeah. I talked Indian food with Dave early on, he's probably the easiest to just run with any topic. I talked video games with one of the Droids for a bit, C3PO I think, it's never super clear. Zero I have no advice for, you either find a topic to talk about for a bit, or you don't. He's more game oriented. Tragedy has been busy lately, but he's also one you can probably just pick a topic and run with it. Maggie I was also talking food with earlier, she's really sweet and easy to chat up. Lohans, you can probably try music. they're a bit hard to figure out what they're on about no matter what the topic is, they're a riot. Overall I think this tribe is one that with a little bit of effort, you can probably talk to anybody about anything. I hope that helps at all Lohans Lohans:Its formulaic and not historically accurate but it's super accessible to anyone who doesn't like periods pieces (like me). Just a good background binge show with fun costuming and poses with modern string covers during group dance scenes. Im running out of shows but friends are watching so I'm doing it. A bit more whimsical and bipoc downton abbey? what are thr bees up to? MGL Bees?: Ahh. That is fair. I do like period pieces, but I like them being more approachable. That's really all you need. I had heard that review yeah. But I'm glad to hear that it's more widespread than not. Well, the bees ended up watching a 2 and half hour Jenny Nicholson video about The Vampire Diaries. I just really like Jenny and it was a funny video about a show that was also a background binge show for me at one point. Lohans: Beach Club I watched that Vampire Diaries faithfully every week when it was running! I should re-watch it one day! Thats awesome that there are people so dedicated to the show after these years Bees?: There's 8 seasons of it now, you sure you want to? Not to mention the spinoff shows like The Originals and Legacies. There's a ton of content. I don't know if it's dedication or just.. why not? It was a fun video though. Lohans: oh boy.. 8 seasons. I believe I stopped watching vampire diaries when the originals came out, But I did not know that Legacies was out there too as a spin off! I would possibly watch that one since its only 2 seasons and Alaric is in it> ?!?! so Dreamy Bees?: Yep, it's more recently, but gotta have that mans, I feel you. Maggie Maggie: It was toasted fruit bread yes! Toasted fruit does sound delightful but I can’t find it in my toaster cookbook. Maybe I’ve got the wrong glasses on!
My day was filled with elegance yes but not quite as much class. I had to wait in line for my grocery shopping which is really very middle class when you think about it but what can you do? I suppose the people need to eat.
I realise also that I had suppressed sudoku from my memory and will speak of it no more!
Bees?: Ooo, was it more than just raisins? Either way, now you're making me want raisin bread something fierce. I think maybe it becomes baked instead but what do I know about cooking? We're bees, we don't cook anything.
Oh, mixing it up with the normal folk, are you? But food is important.
That mysterious challenge we just had, yes.
Maggie: It had some dried fruit bits in it as well! I picked it up from a bakery nearby as a special treat. Only the best for honey as precious as yours! (I even had it again this morning)
And I wouldn't count yourself out! I saw this fascinating movie recently where a rat managed to cook, by using humans as his slaves. Maybe you could try that?
Bees?: That sounds just lovely. Fruit is just nice in bread. Flatterer <3
Oh you know, that sounds like the best plan. Just buzz in someone's ear and ask them to cook for me, it's perfect! I will add that to our list of things to do. You're so helpful!
Maggie: If they say now you can sting them in all the right places so that their nerves do the movements you want them to do.
That’s how bee stings work yes?
*no
My phone said a thing I didn’t want it to again! It always does that
Bees?: It's how bee stings work now anyways. We've decided. In this universe, it's canon now.
Have you asked your phone not to do that? I've found using a stern voice usually helps.
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