Post by charity on Nov 1, 2019 19:41:10 GMT -6
Here are my thoughts on the 12 players who appear to be making the merge...
The "huge threats"
Ricky: He has dominated the premerge of this game. Whatever he has wanted to happen, people have allowed. I have a feeling that he is going to be targeted by a lot of people early on because of this huge presence. I predict that Ricky will be one of the early "big moves" of this merge and be out pretty early.
Knight: Knight is someone I perceive to be Ricky's right hand man at this moment, but he is also doing a good job forming his own relationships and playing his own game on the side. I don't think Knight is a sheep either... which is why I put him under "huge threat." I think if Ricky leaves and Knight is not a part of it, Knight could become the next huge target and be in trouble. I think Knight will have a hard time getting to the end but if he gets to the end he could easily win.
Taylor: Definitely someone everyone needs to look out for... and everyone knows it. Taylor has a way of making you feel comfortable with her, despite her being a clear frontrunner to win. Her good instincts with people along with the fact that she HAS AN IDOL makes Taylor a triple threat... not to mention her challenge prowess. I do think she has the potential to fall in the same hole Ricky is going to fall into of being the "big move" people decide to go for, but I think people will drink her poison and she will be okay for now.
The "low key" solid players:
Danny: BY far has the best chance of making it to the end when it comes to the bro Numinu trio of Ricky/Knight/Danny. I think in order for Danny to win, he needs to learn to make moves on his own and not rely so much on loyalty. I think Danny has the potential to do this, I just haven't seen it yet. I get the impression that Danny is waiting to make his big move but is excited to make it.
Aubra: Aubra does a good job making people like her, but she does it in a smooth calm way unlike Ricky. She is at the top of my list of people who could win the whole thing, simply because she is not anyone's target right now. What Aubra needs to do is allow the big players to go after each other so that she can sail her way to the F2.
Bailey: Bailey is someone who has all the makings of a big target, but he lays low enough that people are never looking at him. Bailey knows how to be strategic and form voting blocks, but Bailey also has the tendency of being loyal to people he likes over people he can beat. I think Bailey can thrive in this game if TSL leaves, but if she stays then he is going to drink her poison until he is dead in the game.
The "big personalities"
Natalie: Natalie reallllly impressed me in the swap, showing that she could maintain control despite losing time and time again. I worry that Natalie is going to pop off if she finds herself on the wrong side of these numbers, which could be her undoing. I am rooting for Natalie to play more calm and calculated... I'm just not sure it's possible.
Josh: Josh is 100% going to be a big target in this merge, but not necessarily because of his gameplay. He just has a personality that people naturally fear in these games... aka he states his opinion and doesn't feed into bullshit. Josh needs to reel in Jake and Vee to make something happen, otherwise he is probably toast. He has been fun to watch in the swap though. Definitely better to watch him as crazy Josh and not inactive Josh.
Jordan: 0% chance of winning as far as I can tell. He has been a good number for some of the stronger players, but he has the tendency of being overly paranoid and emotional. I think it's a matter of time before Jordan blows up as well, and that is going to be the reason he is voted out. He's sweet as can be... but DAMN HE IS MESSY.
The "invisible players"
Vee: Just a number... not engaged... super disappointing to watch. I want Vee to come out of her shell, but I think she has NO social capital left in this game. I will not be shocked if she is dragged to the end.
Jake: Jake I am not going to be hard on the same way I'm being hard on Vee. When Jake shows up, he's loud and makes his presence known. I also see the potential in Jake to wake up and PLAY! I place Jake here because there are some days where he's just not heard from... which is sad to watch. Jake please turn it up and keep us viewers entertained! Not going to win, but could turn into a dark horse if he plays these next few rounds correctly.
QUESTION MARK
Mojo: I think Mojo switches categories every round... some rounds he's invisible and some rounds he's a bit OTT LMAO. He is intriguing, and I think he is going to help spearhead a big move this season because he has that thirst to play. We'll see where he falls in terms of story arc because I have no clue.
The "huge threats"
Ricky: He has dominated the premerge of this game. Whatever he has wanted to happen, people have allowed. I have a feeling that he is going to be targeted by a lot of people early on because of this huge presence. I predict that Ricky will be one of the early "big moves" of this merge and be out pretty early.
Knight: Knight is someone I perceive to be Ricky's right hand man at this moment, but he is also doing a good job forming his own relationships and playing his own game on the side. I don't think Knight is a sheep either... which is why I put him under "huge threat." I think if Ricky leaves and Knight is not a part of it, Knight could become the next huge target and be in trouble. I think Knight will have a hard time getting to the end but if he gets to the end he could easily win.
Taylor: Definitely someone everyone needs to look out for... and everyone knows it. Taylor has a way of making you feel comfortable with her, despite her being a clear frontrunner to win. Her good instincts with people along with the fact that she HAS AN IDOL makes Taylor a triple threat... not to mention her challenge prowess. I do think she has the potential to fall in the same hole Ricky is going to fall into of being the "big move" people decide to go for, but I think people will drink her poison and she will be okay for now.
The "low key" solid players:
Danny: BY far has the best chance of making it to the end when it comes to the bro Numinu trio of Ricky/Knight/Danny. I think in order for Danny to win, he needs to learn to make moves on his own and not rely so much on loyalty. I think Danny has the potential to do this, I just haven't seen it yet. I get the impression that Danny is waiting to make his big move but is excited to make it.
Aubra: Aubra does a good job making people like her, but she does it in a smooth calm way unlike Ricky. She is at the top of my list of people who could win the whole thing, simply because she is not anyone's target right now. What Aubra needs to do is allow the big players to go after each other so that she can sail her way to the F2.
Bailey: Bailey is someone who has all the makings of a big target, but he lays low enough that people are never looking at him. Bailey knows how to be strategic and form voting blocks, but Bailey also has the tendency of being loyal to people he likes over people he can beat. I think Bailey can thrive in this game if TSL leaves, but if she stays then he is going to drink her poison until he is dead in the game.
The "big personalities"
Natalie: Natalie reallllly impressed me in the swap, showing that she could maintain control despite losing time and time again. I worry that Natalie is going to pop off if she finds herself on the wrong side of these numbers, which could be her undoing. I am rooting for Natalie to play more calm and calculated... I'm just not sure it's possible.
Josh: Josh is 100% going to be a big target in this merge, but not necessarily because of his gameplay. He just has a personality that people naturally fear in these games... aka he states his opinion and doesn't feed into bullshit. Josh needs to reel in Jake and Vee to make something happen, otherwise he is probably toast. He has been fun to watch in the swap though. Definitely better to watch him as crazy Josh and not inactive Josh.
Jordan: 0% chance of winning as far as I can tell. He has been a good number for some of the stronger players, but he has the tendency of being overly paranoid and emotional. I think it's a matter of time before Jordan blows up as well, and that is going to be the reason he is voted out. He's sweet as can be... but DAMN HE IS MESSY.
The "invisible players"
Vee: Just a number... not engaged... super disappointing to watch. I want Vee to come out of her shell, but I think she has NO social capital left in this game. I will not be shocked if she is dragged to the end.
Jake: Jake I am not going to be hard on the same way I'm being hard on Vee. When Jake shows up, he's loud and makes his presence known. I also see the potential in Jake to wake up and PLAY! I place Jake here because there are some days where he's just not heard from... which is sad to watch. Jake please turn it up and keep us viewers entertained! Not going to win, but could turn into a dark horse if he plays these next few rounds correctly.
QUESTION MARK
Mojo: I think Mojo switches categories every round... some rounds he's invisible and some rounds he's a bit OTT LMAO. He is intriguing, and I think he is going to help spearhead a big move this season because he has that thirst to play. We'll see where he falls in terms of story arc because I have no clue.