Okay because my last one died and everyone else set the trend i'll do another opinion thread. If I don't know you well enough I'll probably skip you and come back to do yours when I feel like I have a better understanding of you as a person and player :-)
I'm writing this tired and sleepy because I know you'd prefer not to wait :-). We didn't get to know each other until pretty late in the game, but somehow when we started talking we just clicked. You are a very down to Earth guy, with a wonderful sense of humour. I know that if I ever needed a white knight you'd be the first to be there, and I appreciate you so much for it.
Your taste in music is impeccable, and plug djing with you is always a highlight for me. I think sometimes you speak feeling the want or need to impress people, and I just want you to know that it's unnecessary. As soon as people get to know you they see the free-spirited person you are. I think that you more than most people care a lot about this lobby, even though a huge part of you hates it, and hates that you care about it.
In terms of your game-play I can't say a great deal. You love creating tension and you always want to be in the middle of the drama. It definitely affects your achievement in the game, but that being said I don't think you often play to win. You play for the enjoyment.
At risk of being super mushy, I'll say this. I've come to see you as a sudo little brother. You've been there for me through a lot of my frazzled moments (job interview for one!) and I somehow feel the need to protect you, even though you're one of the most independent people I know.
You put up a harsh facade, but anyone who knows you will know how pure, kind and honest you are. You've become one of my favourite people in a really short time, so thanks for your friendship, love and support. May we quip many lashes together soon.
omg you're pod? I could have sworn this was a secret alt!! But seriously hi pod! You were my first ever ally in a vivor lobby game; and now looking back I realise it was probably because I was new and you saw me as an easy vote, but at the time you spent a bunch of effort explaining stuff and it made me feel super at ease.
After that, I helped you with some stuff for school; you gave me tokens for colours, and although we had a bit of a hiatus in terms of playing together, you became one of the people in this lobby I respected the most. You're also super welcoming of new people who join the lobby which is awesome.
I think that sometimes you come across as kind of awkward; but it's not generally a bad thing. It might be that you say unnecessary things, or that the things you say are worded in unusual ways. You're really well intentioned and you will go out of your way for your friends. This isn't a bad thing, it's just something I've observed.
In terms of your game play, I'm honestly not sure what it is, but there is something hindering you from being excellent. I think it comes down to the way in which you speak to your allies. Somehow whenever we are allied I just get the feeling that you aren't fully there.
Overall, you're a person that I'm really happy to have met and I think you're a really decent and kind hearted person.
Hi Michael, it's a bit tricky to write much about you, given we've never truly had a one on one conversation, and you've always intimidated me a bunch (sorry). I will say this. I came to know you with absolutely zero history. You weren't really around on em, and you were this mythical creature that Cammy was supposedly dating. I think I lowkey thought I'd relate to you given that your username is Anxiety and I've had crippling anxiety since I was 12, but looking back that sounds pretty bizarre.
Now, having spoken to you in group chats, having seen you post in forums, and having had very brief one line interactions here is my honest appraisal of you as a person: you're a sardonic person who has a lot of time for the people you enjoy, and very little time for those you don't. You'll look out for your friends, but you'll do it with a sense of humour I'm yet to see rivalled.
I'll occasionally see the things you write and actually burst out laughing. Other times I cringe. But I know that you're never saying it for the reaction, you're just being yourself, and I have a lot of respect for you for that. I think you are one of the very few people who recognises epicmafia for what it is, and you don't have a huge amount of time for it. You're opinionated, but it's always valid and backed up with logic and humour, another factor which demands respect.
Overall it's been nice getting to know you. We aren't close and I'm not sure we ever will be but if you're ever in the market for new friends I'll saddle the f*ck up because I'm ready.
Karth! You are a person who has a positive outlook no matter the situation; a characteristic I think many would wish for. You are always there for sound advice, enthusiasm and encouragement. I have a huge amount of respect for you.
You're also a person who recognises their priorities, and doesn't put the game above real life things. You've really adopted a good balance. I know you're always around for a good laugh, or to bring me back down to Earth no matter the situation.
A few people have mentioned the language barrier, but either I am oblivious, or I've simply gotten used to it. Either way, I don't think it hinders you wholly, given that you're wonderful to talk to both as a player and as a friend. I think sometimes you speak without thinking, but it's never anything super damaging.
In terms of your gameplay, I think you have come such a long way. I'm not sure why, but I used to see you as someone who would be easy to see voted out. But in the last few months, you've proven yourself to be a really strong competitor. The only thing I would say, is that whilst your social game is super strong, strategically you occasionally make really questionable choices.
I'm really pleased we became so close. Like Hals, you're definitely a person who gave me incentive to stick around so thanks (and not thanks :-P). You're a wonderful friend and I'm lucky to have you around.
Hals <3. We were never super close, but I remember you were definitely one of the people who made me feel so comfortable in this lobby, and one of the people who can be blamed for me still being around today!
You were always the first person to say hi, ask how I was doing, and take the time to get to know me when I first started hanging out here. I'll never forget the first few games we played together, where your friendly personality and positive words really made me feel comfortable and like I actually had a chance of winning.
Like you said in your post about me, we haven't really seen each other around lately, but I have to say every time I do pop into a chat room or a game and I see you there I automatically start smiling. You're the kind of person who just makes those around her happy, and that is such a wonderful quality to have.
In terms of your gameplay, we haven't played together in a long time, but I do remember that I developed an impression of you as not to be trusted. I think it's because sometimes I thought you saw your allies as super disposable. But after playing with you some more, I realised that you just had a brilliant way of realising where the strength was, and where your vote needed to be. You're a formidable social player, and when you're taking the game seriously you're incredible to watch.
I'll get a bit sappy now and say thank you, because as I said before, I probably wouldn't have stuck around if it wasn't for people like you. You take the time to welcome newcomers and explain things to them, you're sassy and kind, and you're a wonderful member of this community.
I've seen a few posts referring to you as HardCarry's little brother over the last few days, but given that I knew you well before I knew Rob, I definitely didn't see you that way. To be honest I initially saw him as PotatoPlayers older brother :-P.
You, my dear friend are such a down to Earth person who possesses an immense amount of intelligence and SUCH a great sense of humour. I love talking to you and it makes me sad that we haven't spoken as much lately. You're really such a cool person.
I think sometimes you can get a little bit hot headed, and often it's for a reason you see as valid at the time, but you regret your actions afterwards. It's not always a bad thing, but definitely something to be considerate of.
In terms of your game-play, again I can't say a great deal because we haven't played much together. The few games we have played together you've been a wonderful ally, and you've been great to talk to about game related stuff. I'm still so appreciative of all the advice you gave me in relation to my own game play, and I've taken all of it to heart.
I'm pleased for you that you've distanced yourself from the site, but also selfishly happy to see you around again. It shows that you're prioritising the stuff going on irl, and demonstrating that balance I think we all strive for :-P
Thanks for being such a cool cat, and such a great person to talk to. Lets chat more okay cool :-)
Hi Nicole-Chan, I think you've come a really long way in the last few months, you're still super spammy, super positive, and super lovely; but you're also more mature and controlled than you once were.
We've been speaking a bunch lately, especially as you've been carrying my weak butt in league (when will I ever improve?), and before that with EMBB. You're always a pleasure to talk to and I'm always happy to see you around.
In terms of your game play I think you need to remind yourself sometimes that you don't need to ally every single person and try to take control on the first day, because often you aren't able to maintain those alliances beyond those initial days, and it makes it seem less genuine to people. Additionally you need to play your own game!! A lot of the time I see you playing alongside a strong player and where you start off with control you often become a floater.
Overall you are a person I'm truly happy to have in my life. I hope everything works out for you being back in NZ and hanging out with family and old friends. Please don't forget to take care of yourself and make sure you're getting enough sleep. I worry about you. Love you lots and thanks for all of the advice and help you've given me over the last weeks, you're a wonderful friend.
Once again I don't feel like I know you well enough to give an opinion, but hopefully we will get to know each other better soon and I can come back and post something :-)
Hi LineLiar!! When we first met I was lowkey pretty sure you were heaps older, and also lowkey pretty sure that you absolutely despised me. I'm so incredibly pleased that I took the time to get to know you, and learn about your quirky personality and your varied interests (*cough* Demi Lovito *cough*). You are the first person to defend your friends with a fire that I truly admire, and you are so incredibly fun to talk to and be around.
The others give you flack for being arrogant, but they all know that if they needed you, you'd be there for them in a heartbeat which is such a lovely part of your personality. We still need to watch TV shows together and actually play a game in which you don't evict me as first boot (#neverforget). On that note, I can't give you any feedback on your game-play given that's the only game we played together and you evicted me before going on to win the whole thing :-P
I think sometimes you put on a really hard facade because building connections with people outside of games can be daunting. But never be afraid to be yourself, because as soon as people get to know you and see how chill you are you'll be gucci.
I have a huge amount of time for you, you make me laugh constantly, so thanks <3
I'm honestly not sure what you expected when you posted on this thread. I really tried to welcome you when you first came to vivor lobby, and spent a lot of time trying to help you and explain things, but watching what has unfolded since then has made me feel super uneasy.
I'm being told that your behaviour is improving, and I really hope that is true (and if it is, I'm super, super stoked to hear it), but for now my advice though is this; pull your head in and enjoy the game. Don't over commit when it comes to hosting, and try and be nice to people, because we are lucky enough to have such an amazing community and you'd be a really valued member if you stopped with all of the controversy, negativity and arguments. I'm sorry this was so negative, but I promised honesty.
