Survivor: Wumpa Islands

Episode 13/FINALE- Wumpa Wonderland Part 1

By the end of this story, someone will be crowned the third winner of Nate's Survivor Series. Here's who's in contention:

Armstrong. He had a great pre-swap game. He was locked in as the leader of the original Red Tribe, calling shots and dominating physically. After the swap, he was at the mercy of the Greens alliance led by Kakashi. He used the unusual strategy of volunteering himself as a shield. Someone who can take the attention off of them, and it could have got him through the new Turquoise Tribe if they went to a Tribal Council. At the merge, Armstrong got attention, but tried to lower it by dropping physically. He then BEAT Kakashi at the final 8, formed a shaky majority, and won two immunities in a row. A huge skill of Armstrong is pandering. Some say he will win big time if he makes it to the end, and he has the skills to do it..but his biggest flaw comes in the form of his threat level. If he loses any challenge, I think they vote him out unless his manipulative skills kick in again.

Harley. She had a great game up until the final 9. She was safe, AND bonded with others all throughout BOTH pre-merge, she had an idea to turn on Kakashi later and COULD have done it if Frieza didn't completely blow up their games. After Frieza was voted out, her emotional side has shown more, and while she could have that jury empathize with her, she could also have a dramatic flameout. Her biggest challenge will be GETTING to the end, just like Armstrong. There are THREE Greens on that jury, she would just need one more vote to win.

Steve. He had the numbers on the original Green tribe, and went back and forth with his rival Kevin Owens. We didn't see his true ability as a player until the tribe swap, where he was sent into the minority on the new Violet tribe. While Frieza was occupied by Android 18 and Vegeta, Steve found an idol and used it at the right time, remaining safe while hurting the majority. When the merge hit, he got back together with the Greens and voted out two more Violet alliance members in Nebula and Frieza. His signature move of the season is eliminating Kakashi in a 5-3 vote, being responsible for taking out a front runner, and arguably a huge threat to win. A plus for Steve is that he eventually eliminated Kevin too! His biggest flaw is his impulse. He is very vocal about what he wants, and that can cause problems in the end.

Chun-Li. She started out decently, but sticking with the Skeleton made her number 3 in the original Blue tribes majority. She was the deciding vote in eliminating Patrick Bateman, knowing that she could not trust someone like him. She was then swapped to the new Turquoise Tribe, where she was in the minority. However, she made connections to Scott and Harley, which could have saved her if they ever went to Tribal Council. Once the merge started, she made deals with the likes of Steve and Kevin, so that she wouldn't be targeted. She voted out Kakashi, and also had a secret majority that would have voted out Armstrong earlier if he lost any challenges. Now, she's in a good position, still linked with Harley and even Cinderella. However, she did stand toe to toe with Armstrong in a few challenges, and if HE is safe and they wisen up, she could be out in a jiffy.

Cinderella. She has had a rough time in the game. She was on the bottom of the original Red tribe, the bottom of the new Turquoise Tribe, and could be on the bottom here. There are flaws, however there are good things about her game. She is unassuming, and can make it deep this way. She argued with Frieza and got sympathy points which are IMPORTANT in social bonds. Her biggest challenge will be convincing the jury if she gets to the end. She wants to take Steve, and his nature could work against him, but it will still be difficult.

Final 5: Armstrong, Harley, Steve, Chun-Li, and Cinderella
Jury: Frieza, Kakashi, Scott, and Kevin.

Five are left, TWO will be voted out next!

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Teal Tribe— Day 26

Everyone is gathered around the campfire for a big meal. Steve and Harley occasionally glance at each other, chowing down.