Endurance Skye (Twisted Tricks)

[kwdrewfan]

Yay, you're back! That was super fun and engaging to read.

Dec 31, 2018 4:43:41 GMT -5 @firetruck421 said:

Kiersten: How did you do that?

Tyler: I’m a genius.

Kiersten chuckles

MY CUTIES, I LOVE GREEN TEAM <3 I'M SO GLAD THEY MADE IT! I can't wait to see what happens next

[kwdrewfan]

YYAAAAASSSSSSS I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!! AAAAHH

[Cruise meerkat Youssy]

I'm rewatching from the beginning so I can catch up

[kwdrewfan]

I'm also going to catch up v soon!! I promise!

[Cruise meerkat Youssy]

~episode 3~
All these teams just started returning to the game and I was like WOAH WOAH WOAH... lmfaooo. Zion/Jalin are a good choice but I was hoping for Justin and Shanna And I wanted Madi to get in the game cause I loved her bio!! I didn't like Helaman's attitude from the RTS. So we'll see if that changes.

~episode 4~
This challenge looked soooo fun. THOSE FREAKING DEATH DROPS!!! I screamed every time.
THAT TWIST MADE MY JAW DROP!!!!
White team is kind of >>>>> I love Mauryn! I'm rooting for them! I'm so upset that they're going up with Purple and Yellow because I love those teams too. (Green still may be my fave though). Blue and Gray seem like strong threats so far strategically.
I'm happy that Purple/Yellow won the first round! They seem like they're more able to counter the other alliance whereas Brown and White... I mean, I hate to put it this way... but they're all RTS eliminees LOL
Dang, I'm sad that White left! I went from not remembering them to loving them then they get eliminated right away again LOL

[kwdrewfan]

Okay I'm caught up now and I can't wait for more!! THIS SEASON IS SOOOO GOOD LIKE I'M SUPER INVESTED. Yellow team is freaking BEAST and Blue is definitely right behind them. Green is my fav and then for some reason I also really love Red.

[Cruise meerkat Youssy]

How did filming between the missions work? Like did y’all have a bunch of cameras trying to catch everyone’s conversations or did y’all just have to choose who to focus on?

[kwdrewfan]

That was awesome to read about, Mats! The way you handle it sounds so interesting and it obviously works. The production quality of this season is REALLY, REALLY good (especially considering it's an amateur production)!

[kwdrewfan]

So because I have no self-control, I glanced over the questions before watching the episode and saw question 3 with no context... lolol okay then

BUT YAAA A NEW EPISODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been looking forward to this all week

Now that I've watched the episode...

1. Which teams are you rooting for? Why?
GREEN because they're amazing and I love them... and I also like Yellow. And Gray bc they're kind of a classic in your series.

2. Thoughts on Super-Mega versus Super Teams?
It was a good & interesting twist! I liked it. There's a lot of directions you can go with a twist like that, so I think it may be worth exploring again in the future.

3. How'd you feel about Zion/Jalin's reactions to their towel being stuck in a tree? Are they overreacting?
Okay they were definitely not overreacting. I would've been so mad lol

4. Did Purple and Brown make the right choice?
It's hard to tell. I'm always going to be in favor of knocking out the threats; but if they TRULY DO have a good thing going with the Yellow team, then saving them here might have been the best decision.

5. Orange is here for fun. Does that make it easier for them to play the game or harder?
Mentally, it's easier for them if they're not hyper-focused on winning the game. But I do not EVER recommend participating in a competition like this if you're not 100% in it. I will say though, as you yourself once stated Mats, they are the usual Orange team haha. (not the strongest, aloof, overlooked by other teams, etc.)

6. What're your thoughts about what Zion said at Temple? Is he right? Or should he listen to Jalin?
It was extremely interesting (and, imo, unexpected) to see Zion showing some self-doubt since he always comes off as so confident and driven. He may have been right (I don't remember for sure), but I definitely understand Jalin not wanting him to speak so negatively. You are what you project!

7. Did the right teams go back in? How'd you feel about the eliminated team?
THEY WERE MY SECOND FAVORITE TEAM AFTER GREEN. I NEEDED ORANGE TO GO HOME. NOW I NEED HANNAH TO RETURN IN ANOTHER SEASON
I also loved "Oh, I'm disappearing?" hahaha, that must be so confusing if you don't know Endurance. And their tearful goodbye with the Green team was wonderful and bittersweet.

8. Any other thoughts or questions??
Yes, I want to mention how much I like the bit in your intro where it looks like Jalin is yelling "YOU'RE NOT SORRY" in a clearly male voice because of the way the clips are lined up   I love it. Gets me every time

But also... I think this is my favorite amateur Endurance competition that I've watched so far. It's sooooo good!

[Cruise meerkat Youssy]

I LOVE GREEN TEAM!!!! Like idk they're just my favorite! I also really like Purple!

The SuperMega Teams were a nice twist on the now-expected Superteam concept.

Tbh I thought they should've been the ones to get it out the tree! Like if you caused a problem in the mission then you gotta fix it.

I honestly DON'T think Yellow would've really held it against them that much if they were sent to Temple, considering Blue was on their SuperMega team too... but by not sending them I hope Yellow realizes that Brown and Purple are like for real for true friends with them. The downside to the SuperMega teams is that you have to send like half the game to Temple so I feel like some teams were sent that were just collateral.

It is kinda refreshing to have a team there to just enjoy it, but at the same time... I want the competitive teams to win. They are deffff a typical orange team.

RT Kate for Zion at Temple

UM SAME KATE I LOVED RED AND THEY WERE MY SECOND FAVORITE. HANNAH >>>>>>>>>>>> I was rooting for their SuperMega team so hard and was so upset when they lost the first round. Like my two faves had to go against each other

The tearful goodbye was unexpected but so cute! Like the fact that they really got this emotional over the game is so nice!

[Cruise meerkat Youssy]

Lmaooo I could tell most people were just guessing. I think maybe having white boards and doing like general trivia would have been more competitive?

And I like that there wasn’t an Endurance mission until now. Because it started with so many teams and now we’re down to 7 which is the regular number for Endurance.

I think Brown made the right decision because Blue is strong af and they’re not aligned

[kwdrewfan]

2 episodes back-to-back?! You're spoiling me!!!


1. Scale of 1 to 10. How unrealistically unfair were those questions?? xD
Well, to be honest, they were fair on principle as long as you asked the contestants to watch your first season. If they didn't do it, then that's on them. ;D But even still, some of the specific details you asked for were definitely unrealistic haha

2. If I told you that over half this cast didn't watch last season, would you be surprised?
Not after that challenge! Haha. Though I'm surprised that Zion & Jalin didn't do better, considering they were THERE FOR IT.  

3. General thoughts on the remaining teams?
Green <3 is still my fav. I looove Tyler and Kiersten is a great player.

4. Did they hand out the Samadhi correctly?
Yup. That's exactly who I would've given the samadhi to in their position.

(Genuine game format question)

Was it a mistake that because of the twists we didn't have an actual Endurance mission until the final 7? Or does that add to the theme of the season?
I don't think it's a mistake at all! I like the way you handled it. Since you started off with so many teams, I think it makes sense to wait until, as Bryan said, the usual 7 teams to really start the game's normal format.

[kwdrewfan]

Episode 8 post! I liked this quote:
"I told you I was heavy!"
"You're not heavy, just.. slippery."
I think you all know exactly what comparison I'm going to make, haha. Walk The Plank!

1. What were your thoughts on the twist with the final 3? Was it fair or should it have stayed the same?
I thought it was a great way to finish things off! Since the guys had been doing most of the work for the challenge, I definitely think it was fair to let the girls take over at the end. (though, for a second, I thought you meant they were going to switch places and the girls would be holding up the guys )

2. Was Gray (reaction) justified in their reaction?
I would be really frustrated, but with myself for misunderstanding what you meant, not with you.

3. Did the winners have a good reason to send who they did? Should they have taken time to strategize?
Yeeeah, definitely should have thought about their strategy before just sending the 'easy choice'. Maybe sending Blue was actually in their best interests, but we'll never know for sure since... well, they didn't take the time to figure that out for themselves.

4. Did they deserve to go home?
Nah. As another team I would be relieved, for sure, and it's always good to get the threats out early - but they were a really strong team and had potential to make it far. So it's kind of a bummer for them. (personally, I'm not upset about it though)

Lololololol Carter doing Cha Cha Slide while they clapped at the end. I'm dead. & traumatic? What on earth haha, I can't wait to see what you're talking about!

[kwdrewfan]

And Episode 9 post!
THE BALLOON CHALLENGE WAS AWESOME!! I had a blast watching it. Also, I wasn't expecting this Gray/Green alliance out of seemingly nowhere, but it works for me since those are my two favorite teams rn. Although now that they made it so obvious in the challenge, the other teams might want to break them up.

1. Any surprises about the leaderboard? Or, is it more so expected?
I never really have any thoughts on the leaderboard, haha. I mean, anyone can take the lead in Endurance!

2. Did Abbey have a point about 'being the new threat'?
Yeah, that was honestly one of my first thoughts! But I don't get why she talked about being such a big threat in her interview but then was like "we're not that strong anymore!! why is everyone targeting us?!" later in the episode

3. Helaman wants Tyler out. Do you agree with him? Or does it seem confusing?
It is a bit confusing just because he didn't really give any context... like why do you want Tyler out?

4. Do you approve or disapprove of the strategy of the teams in the challenge? (What was Audrey thinking?!)
The only thing that got me a little heated was Audrey hiding out in the corner for most of the time lol. Helaman did REALLY well, though! And I 100% agree with Gray/Green that these types of challenges are much easier if you have another team to work with.

5. Jenna says they don't have alliances. Helaman wants to 'give the win' to Purple. Will this divide their team?
Maybe? But I have to say, they're doing really well for a RtS-eliminee team!

6. What do you think of 'Statistic Time' with Zion? Is he right?
I love his ruthlessness lolol every time he's like "no offense but". I think he made some good points, though maybe not explained with the most eloquence. You could see him trying to present his comments/thoughts to the group while also placating them when necessary... it was cool to watch.

7. Did the right team get the samadhi?
I don't know. They seemed a little salty. Still think it should've gone to Orange

8. Probably the most important question: Who are you rooting for and has it changed?
Okay I like Green & Gray because they're HERE TO P L A Y. Like their whole conversation about who to give the samadhi to was some of the most intricate strategizing we've seen all season. It feels like everyone else just kinda goes with their gut or whatever seems the easiest/most logical in the moment. But these two teams stand out because they consider all angles and really think things through before they come to any decisions. I looove it.
Plus, I like Tyler & Kiersten's personalities and Zion's legendary villainness.

Also, who is Purple team??? Like I don't know why I just feel like I know nothing about them. I can't get a read on them at all. They're the most neutral team to me because they're the only team I have no opinion of... but hopefully that will change soon!

[kwdrewfan]

Sorry for the length. I have a lot of thoughts xD

[kwdrewfan]

1. Any thoughts on what Jalin or Kiersten said?
I liked everything that Jalin said. & Kiersten is definitely right to be concerned, and pretty much confirmed what I was already thinking in the last episode. 

2. Should Yellow have gotten to put a ball in for free?
No, because as you stated in your last post, I think the challenge should have been wiped clean and started over after you moved the buckets (not meaning to sound rude towards you, Mats! You're an amazing host, but you seem to already see the angle I'm coming from).

3. Gray got very angry. (A heated argument occurred off camera.) Reason it wasn't filmed was because it was with me. Anyway, the end result was that they got a reward during Temple Selection. What do you think should have happened? (Their specific board was in fact the most faulty one. But, I felt they were all faulty. Who knows anymore.)
Oh I could tell. Jalin ripping that board in half & throwing it to the ground... it looked like Abbey was pretty upset, too. But yeah, if Gray's was significantly worse than the others I can understand awarding them immunity from temple. I can see how this would be very educational moving on for future seasons, though!

4. Any thoughts on Colby or Carter?
Not really haha

5. Did the right teams go to Temple considering the situation?
I'm NEVER going to concede that Green should go to temple ahah, but considering they were on the opposing alliance of the team who won, then yeah, I'd say it was fair.

6. I don't know about you, but Amanda's comment at the end to Gray was my favorite part. If you can hear what they said, do you have any other thoughts on them?
What did she say & when? I liked them a lot more in that episode, though. I couldn't make out most of what they were saying around the 11 minute mark haha, but from what I could tell, it seemed like they are actually really into the game and good at discussing/communicating their thoughts with each other!

7. Did the right team go home? Or were they screwed over by the 'advantage'?
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDD MY HEART WAS POUNDING SO BAD, it was my favorite team vs. my least favorite team lol sorry Orange. Maybe Gray would have been sent with Green instead had they not received the immunity, but I'm certainly pleased with the turnout. Duuuude. Lol I'm honestly so glad Gray & Green both live to see another day!

I think my ideal final 3 would be Gray, Green & Purple.