This game was a really rocky road with a lot of drama. Also, this game was very interesting because of the new day change time. I really think that I played a decent game and that I deserved to win.
I got off to a strong start getting my first set through, but after that I had my feet knocked from underneath me. I was then in the minority for a long time, and most of my allies that were actually playing the game stopped trying. On day 1, I got really close with ShayyBayy and we worked very well together, but the only problem was that nobody would listen to us. After I went up with her, I felt like I was by myself because I was basically playing for my whole side.
Throughout this time, I had my suspicions of who was flipping on us. I didn't know who it was until I went up with ShazamMcAmazing. At that point, I realized I had no true allies and I needed to play to keep myself safe, no matter what the cost was. That was the point where I slowly began to take control of the game. I started to get at least one nom through per day. The second time I got a full set through, I gained some confidence and I was able to make my influence grow. I made crucial relationships which would be crucial later on in the game, and what would keep me safe for the rest of the time.
At final 8, I came up with a final 3 plan including LunaPark and acyuta because the three of us were perceived as the popularity threats of the game. None of us wanted to be put up against each other, so we all knew we had to stick together as we would eventually go up together if we didn't. We were able to use the inexperience of other players to our advantage and get the unnominated people up, and by that point, we had at least half of the votes in the game. We knew that some of us would have to go up eventually, so I established a relationship with both of them so it wouldn't be me. We also knew that we could make it as long as we were never against each other, and luckily it worked out.
This game, I stepped up to a position where I never had to be, and that was in control. It was a new experience and a little scary, but I did the best I could to lead people who were admittedly barely trying. After being put up the second time, I took my fate into my own hands and made critical moves to further myself. I told myself that I couldn't feel bad about putting up anyone else, and I had to play to keep myself safe, not my alliance, which is how I usually play stars. I was much more successful using this strategy, leading the rest of the way to the end without being put up again, despite being a counter through several rounds, including a few that split.
Just to give you an idea of how I turned this game around for myself, take a look at these stats:
Through the final 10, I got 4/14 noms through.
After the final 10, I got 9/12 noms through.
I didn't quit when the rest of my alliance did, and because of that, I was able to take control. I tried my best and I think I've played my best stars game to date, and I really think I am deserving of the win. I hope you guys think so too. Please vote for me to win! Good luck #acyuta and #LunaPark
