Round 15

For all those reading now or after the game: I understand. I understand your frustrations that I've gone on a winning streak. I understand you are frustrated I have items at my disposal. I understand. What I am not going to apologize for, though, is having to adapt my game to meet twists and turns in my own way. I am FULLY aware my social game has suffered because no one is interested in working together — my closest allies in the game post-merge, Revali and Oven, both felt estranged because of my wins. Does that mean I should throw, putting myself at risk so other people can win safety and vote me out in the process? Immunity with Mipha gave me leverage to force a tie and eliminate Kass. Immunity here allowed me to shake things up in a way that has aggravated people because they wanted Epona gone so they could seize absolute control. I refuse to apologize for giving it my all on the challenge front, especially after it became evident I'd reached the point of no return: Win and survive, or lose and get voted by an overwhelming majority.

Upset I have items? I implemented a strategy that round to maximize my chances of getting items, and it WORKED. No one seemed to complain when they were being given items from other people because of their social prowess. Why should I have to diminish my own accomplishments on the strategic front? You are angry because the past few rounds have disrupted your pristine resumes and casual stroll to the end. YOU misplayed your items, not me. You could have had security here, but I worked around those pitfalls to open up the game. I bucked against the dominant power dynamic again and again, so I knew to expect derision. But this is just ridiculous.