Man oh man. I'm still alive. But this is really messing with my nerves...
Why do you deserve to stay in the game?
I've been very committed to this game; in fact, since October when the game started, I've checked this thread every day. I don't think Hydrad can say the same. But never mind that. When it gets to the endgame you don't keep people on whether or not they deserve to stay in. You take the people you can beat in the end.
Hydrad is quite a lot more likable than me. The jury likes him. Moreover, I backstabbed those who are now on the jury. Also, since I'm new to the forums, I'm not really that close with anyone. On the other hand, Hydrad's already got Iguana's jury vote.
Hydrad: You're a cool dude. I really did like playing with you. I wasn't just saying nice things because I wanted you on my side. If you make it to the end, you have my vote for sure.
Not only is Hydrad's social game strong, mine is also exceptionally poor. I've hardly ever talked in my private QT's about anything besides strategy. I didn't respond to QT's if I didn't see the need to. If I get to the final 2, I'll likely be questioned about my poor social skills. In Survivor, the winner is the one who "outwits, outplays, and outlasts" everyone else. And I certainly haven't been doing any "outplaying." If you want, you can see my feeble attempts at Mafia(M84, RMM 33, M83). I got lynched day one twice out of three games because I've been socially awkward.
My record is also not spotless with the jury. I backstabbed Robz. I backstabbed Iguana. I backstabbed gkrieg (even though he was also going for me, but Eevee and I made plans to get him at F5 a few game phases before we actually did it.) When I voted against mcmc and Awaclus it wasn't really backstabbing, but I did have an alliance with them both before deciding to let them go. I also lied so much that I don't know if I could list all my lies here. But most notably I lied about not having the idol (which I used at the F11 tribal council) and I lied about voting for Adam when I actually didn't.
So in the end, when you've got someone likable enough who's played a passive game, against someone who lied and backstabbed his way to the finish line, there's no doubt about who will win. That's how Kelly Wiglesworth lost. That's how Sash lost. That's how Coach lost. That's how Spencer lost (man, I was rooting for Spencer). That's how Tai lost. That's how Russell lost, twice. And that's how I'm gonna lose. If you're in the final 2 with me, you're almost guaranteed a win. I don't think you have quite the same chances with Hydrad.
No matter what happens, I had a great time playing with you guys. Thanks for giving me a warm welcome to F.DS.