Board Thread:Survivor 43: San Andrés/@comment-26161875-20200523041718/@comment-35737095-20200523163830

Howdy Jack Attack! I hope all is well! Let’s jump right into this, shall we?

Let me address the preface to you question before actually answering your question.

“”I'm gonna be a bit blunt here, it seems like Mackie was making most of the important decisions and moves for you, while you just piggyback on his plan throughout the game.””

Mackie & I formed a connection at the start of the game. I formed “The Real Final 3” alliance with him & Alex before the Ginny vote. I did that! When swap happened – that alliance essentially became “The Real Final 2”. As I stated in my reply to Aaron – there is NO WAY that I would play a game with – and give complete loyalty to – a person with whom I felt devalued or felt I didn’t have an equal partnership with. Mackie’s game was more visible so therefore the perception is that he was making the decisions, but that’s not entirely true. I was never “told” who to vote nor did I ever go along with a plan just because Mackie suggested it. Our plans were mutually considered & agreed upon. I feel like I’ve covered this point a bunch of times already, so I’ll leave it at that.

Now on to your questions!

Why should I vote you for Sole Survivor rather than Mackie or Andrew?

I feel like you should vote for me because I played a solid social & strategic game. I didn’t have to lie, spin, burn or use anybody to get here. I made solid, key relationships and made smart decisions to get where I’m at. I didn’t make any enemies nor did I hurt anybody’s feelings. [Well – Zee said he was a little bitter towards me]. I was loyal to the people I gave my word to even if it wasn’t the best decision for my overall game. I was able to get to the end without winning immunities - meaning I was vulnerable at every tribal, yet was able to stay off people’s radar. I don’t think either Mackie nor Andrew can say the same on each of those points.

As you stated in your speech:  “You did say  you’re playing an UTR game, but somehow comparing to Mackie & Andrew, your gameplay seems … non-existent”   Isn’t that what a perfectly executed UTR game is? People knew Mackie & I were playing as a duo. He actually straight out told people that he wouldn’t go against me. I played our relationship down a bit so it was less threatening. People could have voted me out at any time they wanted to … but they didn’t. I don’t see why the Jury has a hard time recognizing that and giving me credit for it. But it is what it is.

If you were given a chance during the final stages in the merge and no one has the Idol, would you have voted against Mackie?

This one is simple. The answer is no. I’m an Old School player and a man of my word. Once I knew Mackie was solid with me – that was it. Done & Over. There was nothing that anybody could say or do that could make me change my mind. Now – that doesn’t mean – I couldn’t have, or even thought about it. As you will see in my Confessionals – there were times I could have made moves against Mackie. Just as there were times he could have voted me out as well. However it would have been foolhardy to do that. Why throw away a game long relationship that benefited us both? We found the perfect ally in each other which was something I would have never gone against. I obviously wanted to win & knew Mackie was 100% the forerunner, but I am & was not willing so sacrifice my loyalty or my word just to win a game.

Thanks Jack! Look forward to talking to you soon!