One on One

[Nate "Sexy Time" Gonzalez]

I will be asking you questions in this game from time to time. Answer them to keep us filled in on what is going on in the game. Failure to do so will result... well I'll let you find that one out

1. What is your take on the mystery contestant still stuck on Spratly?

2. Why do you think you were brought back as a hero?

3. Who do you think is on the wrong tribe, a Villain you consider a Hero or vice versa?

4. Who is rubbing you the wrong way in this game right now, if at all?

5. If you could rank yourself in your tribe, 1 being the most valuable, what number would you give yourself?

6. As of right now, who are your top allies in the game?

7: What is your take on the graveyard?

8: Do you think going to the graveyard this early in the game might put a target on your back?

9: If a tribal shuffle were to happen, who would you want on your tribe from the opposing tribe? Who wouldn't you want at all?

10: Are you going to back stab people this game?

[Lex van den Berghe]

1. What is your take on the mystery contestant still stuck on Spratly?

The mystery contestant...eh we'll see. The clues are hinting toward a male but I think it could go either way. I think I'm screwed all to hell if it's Marcus or Jessie. I'm hoping it's Nick or Dave, but my money would be on Marcus or Jessie.

2. Why do you think you were brought back as a hero?

I think because I played a fairly honorable game in Spartly Islands. I was a pretty nice guy...I was a little more cutthroat than the typical "hero" since I basically ran the all-male "sexist" alliance, but I think I generally played with class and I was fair to the others without being eccentric or unreasonable. I think I'm really more of a tweener between Hero and Villain, to be honest.

3. Who do you think is on the wrong tribe, a Villain you consider a Hero or vice versa?

I honestly can't say that I know much about the previous seasons, so I can only say so much. I really need to go back and do some research and see what's up with some of these people before it bites me in the ass. I think Mick is a questionable hero. I think he was a questionable casting call if I'm being honest...Michael and Rob M are solid hero-types. Julie is definitely a villain....I wish Heidi had been a hero; I think she probably should have been. Myself, I could've gone either way. Same with Eliza. Other than that I don't know all that much about the people.

4. Who is rubbing you the wrong way in this game right now, if at all?

I respect Julie, but I just don't know that we will ever see eye to eye enough to be partners in the game. I'd like to see Brianna find some way to oust her but I don't see it happening. I don't care much for Colby/Jaime either based on the boards. The heroes so far seem cool enough.

5. If you could rank yourself in your tribe, 1 being the most valuable, what number would you give yourself?

Probably 2 or 3 right now. I would normally be a 1 or 2 but I think it dropped the minute I won Spartly Islands, to be honest. People generally just don't want to trust a winner and if there's any question to vote me off over someone else, I'll likely be the fall guy since they can always say "well, he won before so it's someone else's turn", etc. But I'm very available and valuable in the challenges, and I think - given the chance - I can be a social snake if need be. I haven't decided yet how I'm going to make my move.

6. As of right now, who are your top allies in the game?

I really honestly don't know. I'm puzzled...I feel like I'm grasping for straws right now. The only people talking to me are the villains. That's not good. Mick keeps trying to talk to me but I always happen to not be around when he does. Nicole is being really nice and I hope she's not just fooling me...we worked together some in Spartly but she was also quick to turn on me when she knew I was powerful. I hope she understands that the alliance from Spartly isn't what it was. Mike isn't being very communicative with me...I don't know if it's Runners-Up Jealousy or what, but he has't said a bit of anything to me. I feel like I'm going to be an early target because of that, so I need to prove myself as valuable as humanly possible while I still have the chance.

As far as the villains go, though, I have plenty of potential allies. I could swing possibly helping out Heidi/Julie, although I don't really want to help Julie. Eliza and Brianna are already on the outs it seems but I think they could absolutely be allies if the opportunity came up.

7: What is your take on the graveyard?

I'm sure there are a lot of possibilities...probably some hidden prizes and such, but I'm not too concerned about it to be honest. I'm more focused on winning challenges right now, that's my #1 deal.

8: Do you think going to the graveyard this early in the game might put a target on your back?

Eh, I think it's possible but I'm not really concerned about it. I think the early targets will be based on activity and challenge ability. People won't forget that you went to the graveyard, but I don't see it making a huge difference in the game at the moment.

9: If a tribal shuffle were to happen, who would you want on your tribe from the opposing tribe? Who wouldn't you want at all?

I would want Brianna, Eliza, and Heidi. I would not want Colby, Jaime, or especially Julie. I'd really like to see her go before we have to cross paths again.

10: Are you going to back stab people this game?

Not without just cause or reasoning. If it's my ass or their ass, then it's certainly going to be theirs.

[Nate "Sexy Time" Gonzalez]

Hmm, why do you say that Marcus is likely to be the mystery contestant and why do you think your screwed if it is him?

[Lex van den Berghe]

Hmm, why do you say that Marcus is likely to be the mystery contestant and why do you think your screwed if it is him?

I just have a bad gut feeling, no particular reason. I didn't like his attitude much on Spartly even though I was never on a tribe with him...I'm screwed if it's him because I think Julie's allegiances run pretty far already and I think he might be another strong person to be added to her group if it so happens that way.

[Nate "Sexy Time" Gonzalez]

Well Lex my buddy... Im afraid you wont like me either...



*Marcus says hi from a distance*

[Lex van den Berghe]

*rolls over laughing*

Ok so mainly I was jealous of the flirting and wishing I had a sexier character to do it with. lmao

[Nate "Sexy Time" Gonzalez]

Ahhh don't be jealous, I'm doing it already again You just gotta smooth talk your way with the ladies buddy

[Lex van den Berghe]

lol yeah i think at this point it might be a valid strategy for me. i swear i feel like i'm grasping for straws right now as it is

[Nate "Sexy Time" Gonzalez]

haha good luck with that man, its worth a shot. Of course... no one is as good as me at that

[Lex van den Berghe]

lol thanks we'll see how it goes

[Tom Westman]

lol i was just about to say you were worried about the person who is interviewing you..

[Nate "Sexy Time" Gonzalez]

Haha, sorry I had to ask, hence my 2nd question after the first 10. I had to see why, LOL

[Lex van den Berghe]

Apr 9, 2010 9:38:56 GMT -5 Tom Westman said:

lol i was just about to say you were worried about the person who is interviewing you..

yeah didn't know who he was. it is all-stars, crazy paranoia sets in early you know

[Nate "Sexy Time" Gonzalez]

Congratulations on making merge! This is where the fun begins

1) Has the merge been something you have looked forward to or something you have dreaded?

2) Are you happy with how you've played the game so far? If you were to make finals with your current style of play do you think you'd have a shot of winning?

3) Will your strategy be changing now that everyone is on the same tribe?

4) Do previous tribe bonds matter to you? Will this end up still being Heroes vs Villains or do you plan on forming new bonds?

5) Are you afraid of being voted out at this tribal council? How important will individual immunity be for you in the coming weeks?

6) Who are your biggest allies at this point?

7) Who are your biggest threats and why?

8) Do you think merging with numbers on the Heroes V. Villains scale will end up playing a role later in the game or no?

9) Who is rubbing you the wrong way?

10) How do you feel about Vee coming back into the game?

11) If you had the power to bring someone back, would you use it and if so, on whom?

12) What are your thoughts on the items made available from the graveyard?

13) Is there anyone left in this game you will NOT vote out in any circumstances?

Good Luck for the rest of the game.

[Lex van den Berghe]

1) Has the merge been something you have looked forward to or something you have dreaded?

A little bit of both. Unfortunately in an All-Stars game, you have a high number of cast members who know each other and probably have had plans since even before the game began. So it kinda sets the stage for the 'real' game and everything changes from the first day of the merge going forth.

2) Are you happy with how you've played the game so far? If you were to make finals with your current style of play do you think you'd have a shot of winning?

Not really to both of those. I've pretty much screwed my game up to this point - I could've worked a little harder to save Nick, Rob C, Mike, and Tina which would have helped me immensely, but I decided to play quieter and I let those opportunities go by. Even with playing a quiet game, the target on my back is still huge and I think at this point I might as well jump out and do what I need to do instead of trying to be understated.

3) Will your strategy be changing now that everyone is on the same tribe?

Yes...the first stages of the game, my (mistaken) strategy was to keep the strong around because I didn't know how long it would be a team game and I knew we needed help to make the merge with an even number. Now, it's all about my personal survival. If it's not a good move for me, I'm not going to do it, even if that means betraying my team.

4) Do previous tribe bonds matter to you? Will this end up still being Heroes vs Villains or do you plan on forming new bonds?

A little...I do plan on forming some new bonds. I'm obviously most comfortable with the people I know, namely those being Nicole/Rob and to a certain extent PG. I know and have been repeatedly told that Jaime and Julie are bitches and uber-threats, but I think when their backs are against the wall they can be trusted in certain situations. I just need to make sure their backs stay pinned against the wall and are not able to wiggle out.

5) Are you afraid of being voted out at this tribal council? How important will individual immunity be for you in the coming weeks?

Nope, I'm immune again . If I can help it, I'll win as many immunities as I possibly can. It's always important, it allows you to play the game with a MUCH more free mind and more confidence to make risky moves.

6) Who are your biggest allies at this point?

Rob, Rob, Rob, and Rob. He's really the only one I feel I can count on. If I am able to get rid of Vee this round, I very well may switch back and stick with Nicole/PG/Rob, if we can make it happen. I'm a Hero and I'd love for a Hero to win, but the Heroes tribe is NOT big enough for myself and Vee to both be in it. We've seen that before, I got her out once and I now have a chance to get her out again. The rest of the Heroes can be controlled if she's gone - I just have to make the right move and hope that Jaime or Julie doesn't screw things up for me...basically, I need to walk that tightrope where I get rid of Vee without pissing everyone else off in the process. I can't have Nicole/PG so pissed off at me after I dump Vee that they immediatley figure a way to welcome Jaime back into their hearts. And I MUST stay loyal to Rob and keep him in my good graces. Having a right-hand man is absolutely key to your game, and now that Mike is gone, Rob is my man.

7) Who are your biggest threats and why?

Vee, Vee, Vee, Jaime, Jaime, Jaime, and Julie, Julie, Julie. Enough said. Nicole and Rob are controllable, Brendan and Ryan haven't done much in this game, PG is still a mystery, I think she has a brain of her own but she also hasn't made a lot of viable moves in the game thus far. Vee gained an unfair amount of power when she re-entered the game alone and became the ultimate swing vote, and for that she needs to go before her ego gets any bigger.

8) Do you think merging with numbers on the Heroes V. Villains scale will end up playing a role later in the game or no?

Possibly. The number of men and women is also important, too. These women can't be getting the idea that they're going to be in any position of power, or else they'll fight for the all-female alliance thing even though half of these people aren't actually even females. So dumb.

9) Who is rubbing you the wrong way?

Vee is really the only one. I was pissed that Ryan broke my plates, but Vee thinks she is so far in control of the game that it just annoys me to no end. It's the same as before and the same reason I voted her off before. You DON'T come to me and tell me who I need to vote out. I make my own decisions, ok?


10) How do you feel about Vee coming back into the game?

I'm pissed. I wanted Mike or Rob or Brianna or Mick or Nick or Eliza back. Basically anyone else would've done. She's a threat and she apparently is a big-time liar. Screw that. If the Viper has an opportunity to strike, he will.

11) If you had the power to bring someone back, would you use it and if so, on whom?

It probably would've been Mike. As soon as he left, I knew I regretted not fighting more to keep him around. Brianna would've been another choice, I've been close with her ever since Spratly Islands ended and I felt like she got a majorly unfair shake this time around.

12) What are your thoughts on the items made available from the graveyard?

They were nice, but not nice enough. Nullifiers are kinda lame, I'd rather have Vote-Changers and cool shit like that. Graveyard 2.0 is SUPER lame with only idol clues. Come on. But I expect an auction-like challenge before the end of the game where we all get prizes and toys.

13) Is there anyone left in this game you will NOT vote out in any circumstances?

Hell no. I'd like to keep Rob around, but he's the only one. If I felt secure enough in voting him out, I guess I would. But I know him better than most of these people, I don't see keeping anyone over him at this point.