Pre-Game Assessment

[Jeff Probst]

Mariche

Gabriel - I really enjoyed his application, I'm hoping that Gabriel's true personality really shines. We could end up with a really lovable character here if he's as genuine as he appears to be and that's what i'm hoping for with Gabriel. What I would hate is if he ends up becoming UTR and boring and just… nice. We don't want that.

Patricia - I've heard a lot about Patricia and his previous gaming experience, we'll see if that helps him here or hurts him because he's surrounded by relatively completely new players. I think his best move is to step up and become a huge personality, which I'm really hoping for.

Vecepia - Vecepia I think is probably the best approach to the game. She knows that she can't be too overbearing but at the same time can't fade into obscurity and that's important. I'm hoping we can see that come to fruition here.

Sarah - Sarah is one of my favorite apps, I'm hoping she makes herself the villain this season. I think she's an interesting personality for sure, and i cannot wait to see what she does here.

Gina - Along with Vecepia, she is probably the biggest threat on this tribe .She has a very good head on her shoulders and if she can adapt to the way this game is played I see her going very far and being a force in this game. She's already the pre-game favorite amongst the vets and i can totally see why. Let's hope she delivers.

Peter - I really like Peter… he seems genuine. This is another Gabriel case, but he seems more enthusiastic and ready to play the game. I'm not sure he actually understands how to play the game, he seems a bit young and naive on that front, but we'll see I have been shocked before.

General - I love that he's from quebec, we've had a great history of foreign language players in Stranded and I would love nothing more than to add him to that pile. I'm hoping it turns out to be entertaining and now a boring chore for his fellow tribe mates.

John - Another big player, although I don't think he's as keyed in as Gina or Vecepia. I think he's going to be very entertaining though. i'm hoping for some fireworks amongst this crew. My hope is that he and vecepia/gina team up and we can watch their dynamics develop throughout the game. I can totally see Vecepia using Gina/John as a shield and that will be very interesting to watch depending on what their position is.

Sean - I think Sean is under the personality filing of this tribe. John/Vecepia/Gina, although all with great strong personalities, are more the strategic side. I think Sean will be a very real person and that will be very entertaining.


Tamanaco

Big Tom - I would love nothing more than for Big Tom to become a huge villain this season like he proclaims to be. Maybe he won't deliver, I'd like for him to.

Lindsey - One of my favorite apps. Chocked full of personality, probably the most this season. I really want her to deliver because I'm kind of banking on it. We need some bigger personalities to offset the timid strategists this season and I'm thinking Lindsey just may be the girl for the job.

Kim P - She is another one that is a great personality. I'm thinking she and Lindsey may get along if Lindsey's personality doesn't ostracize her. I really think Kim is an interesting person and I want to know more about her, which is always great in a stranded player.

Frank - Harsh, great personality. Hope he delivers in a big way. I'd put him in the big tom/john camp. Could go either way but I'm more confident that Frank will be an asshole, which I would love.

Kim J - Somewhat boring, but again a personality non the less. she reminds me of Jan from Greece and I loved that. I love having a really sweet person amongst sharks and that's what I'm hoping from Kim J… let's hope she surprises all of us like I think she can.

Linda - She knows whats up and will be a big character I believe. It's hard to gauge on apps but I think she will be the voice of reason on the tribe and will have a heavy hand in how things go early on in Tamanaco.

Diane - LOVE the potential here. I really don't think Diane will be hard to get along with, I don't think he's a bible thumper, although I wish he were. I think he will actually form friendships with Lindsey and Kim P which would be hilarious considering their bias against religious people. Who knows… maybe for once the shoe will be on the other foot.

Lex - Lex is no dumby, he's a smart smart person, I can tell just from his app and his accomplishments and that's really going to help him in the game.

Clarence - I love his personality, seems trolly and that little line about pizza at the very end showed me more than I needed to know about Clarence. Let's see what he does here!




All in all, I'm more nervous for this season than I have been in a while. It's a risk. The redditors could get overwhelmed and not adapt well to the game environment and then over half of our cast is a wash. I think its a risk worth taking, however... I think it could pay off huge and I'm all about taking risks to advance the series. Why the hell not... it's season 19!

[Mia Galeotalanza]

Just copying and pasting the teasers you posted for the lurkers over here, so they can look over them easier after the game. The Lurker's Lunge is probably going to get a little cluttered this season, especially with Caryn around!

Well, before the season begins, thought I would give you a small teaser about each of the players from their apps!

Mariche

Gabriel - I'd probably be portrayed as the token gay, and would probably in actuality be a bit clueless in their spot in the game. I could see myself being edited as a social but stupid player.

Patricia - I want my allies to like me around for my contribution, I want my enemies to want me gone (and most certainly let people know about it) and I want anyone left to feel like they can talk to me about a plan.

Vecepia - I am a risk taker and am not afraid to make big moves. I am well liked and am good at not drawing attention to myself.

Sarah - I have that habit of making myself the villain as the result of one small moment and it really tears my game down.

Gina - People put all of their trust in me, and I vote them out to further my own position. Rinse, and repeat. it wouldn't be my fault that nobody learned not to trust me.

Peter - My favorite player is Rupert because of his loving teddy bear/ huge monster appeal

General - an important thing. I'm from Quebec and my first language is French. This is why my english is sometimes average

John - I'm here to entertain myself and the viewer as much as possible. I have no trouble cheating and lying to others in order to get ahead (infact I relish it).

Sean - From games that I've played I've had polarizing effects. Either I am a very disliked player who gains that reputation or I am a very popular player that is seen as a threat in the social game.

Tamanaco

Big Tom - I want to play survivor, and love the rush of being the last man standing and watching others fall while i rise up! MWHAHAHAHAH

Lindsey - One of my main issues both in games and in life has been not thinking before I speak. I've been trying to change that, because I hate how buckwild I can get in conflict situations.

Kim P - Growing up gay in rural Michigan I had to deal with a lot of ignorant bible humpers who told me I would go to Hell for being me.

Frank - I don't lose at games.

Kim J - I like to think I'm funny, but I'm also very critical of myself. I will second and third guess myself constantly.

Linda - I'd like my relationships with other players being more important than just "SO I need to get rid of fan favorite John because he's too much of a threat". How boring.

Diane - I recently finished up my Master's degree in Theology with plans to move on to my Doctorate soon. I think this is evidence of my intelligence and determination to get things done, as well as a testament to my honesty and integrity

Lex - I have been supporting myself by playing poker. I've played ~2000 hours have made ~$47000 by risking no more than $400 at a time.

Clarence - My favorite pizza is the Pizza Hut Pan Supreme. You should try it. :3