Welcome, Marth!

[Marth]

With DK in the Ring now, it'll be interesting to see who comes to Gold. I feel like Krool will come over as it seems like Green are in a bit of strife over there on Pink. If Krool comes over here, it's Wario, Kaz and Krool as OG Green vs me, Cap and Squirt as OG Blue vs Yoshi/Plant. At this stage, it would be a good move for both sides to scoop up Yoshi and Plant to form majority. However I could simply just stay on Green side given I have those connections.

I think it all comes down to what Yoshi and DK are telling Wario and Kaz, and how much they still trust me. I've revealed tidbits but I only revealed quite late that Wario was being targeted. Not my fault though, I was asleep. Wario's worried about an egg alliance which in my eyes does not exist and I will not be playing to this egg ridiculousness.

I could easily be taken out for playing the middle. It's such a precarious position to be in but hopefully both sides see the value in me for the short term at least.

[Marth]

I think I've fucked up my game

I regret letting Cap and Squirtle force me into that decision. Maybe I should have let it go to rocks. I've ruined a great relationship with Kaz.

UGH I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE AND I HATE THAT I HAVE TO FEEL LIKE THIS AND START THE DAY FEELING SO SHIT
And today was a really busy day, didn't finish until 8pm and was in calls almost all day while trying to remain peppy and cheerful

I'm really hoping Cap and Squirtle don't just throw me under the bus for this next one. Or Plant and Yoshi team up with Krool and Kaz. Not sure, but I just have the feeling it looking pretty grim for me

[Marth]

[Marth]

Happy goats to make the bad feelings go away

[Marth]

Survived another one, not the same sort of joyful feeling this time - gotta try and stay positive

[Marth]

I'm surprised that it's Wario who has been the most understanding and compassionate with me, and he's the one that bore the brunt of my switched vote. I always knew these games affect me way too much and I can't separate myself, so it's even nice that he acknowledged that it's just a game.

So there's potentially two plans right now. Everyone just piles on Plant. Or it's a split vote if Wario returns. I'll go to rocks for Wario this time, consider it a redo of yesterday's vote. If I'm the unlucky one to be knocked out, then so be it. At least I still have a chance to fight in the Ring, and then at least, I feel like I have atoned for my betrayal. Which is crazy. Why should I be feeling so horrible for this in a game known for betrayal. I think I've said this before, but I really need to consider why I purposely put myself in these situations by playing ORGs lol. But if all goes to plan, then maybe it's just a simple Plant vote that everyone can feel some sense of unity on.

Otherwise I'm being hoodwinked like crazy and it's me.

[Marth]

[Marth]

Seven down - a third of the way through!

[Marth]

As expected, the others that I sided with last time decided to target Wario again. Cap and Squirtle told me to vote Wario, this time I wasn't changing my vote last minute again. And good thing I didn't. It showed to my Green allies that I'm on their side, but due to Yoshi self-voting (which I don't know if Green knows or not), it made the other side look fractured. Wario thought it was Squirtle jumping ship to avoid rocks.

Now how does it play out from here? I'm really hoping Mario can just knock out Plant in the Ring. And hope that he doesn't come over here. My ideal vote out would be Yoshi. We've barely spoken and he does not factor into my plans. Not sure how much I can work with Cap and Squirtle going forward but at least there is/was a connection there. Green forgave quickly so maybe Blue will as well.

I didn't expect to play the middle in this game but I guess the Arena format really helped facilitate that. It's going to be tough to stay in the middle the further into the game we go, and once merge hits, there will be so many Green members that there is surely going to be mayhem with the pecking order. My goal in any ORG is really just to make it to jury and once that happens I'm happy. Only one person wins. Set expectations low and you exceed them (I mean I legit thought I was going to be first boot lol).

[Marth]

Trying to think who my most trusted players on this Gold tribe are. I think I'm closer to the Greens than the Blues. I did spend more time with them after all, and despite the betrayal on the Wario vote, I think I've worked my way back in.

1. Kaz - there's just something charming about this demon boy. I was initially put off by his bad boy persona and way of speaking to me, but ever since the roleplay has dropped, I feel like there has been a lot of trust built here. Not sure things will ever be the same post the Wario vote, but I still think I'll stick by him.

2. Wario - he's put his game on the line to go into the Ring, when they could have sent me back in. And he was also the one who was most compassionate to my betrayal. Big man. Granted he did need me to ensure his survival the following round so he would say anything. I do think it's best to stick with him though, and if people attack, they'll attack him first. 

3. Captain Falcon - I want to trust him but I just feel like I'm always on the wrong side of the votes to him, and maybe that's a result of being with the Greens. He sends good messages and he seems genuine even from my time on Blue. Time will tell. Would love for him to make merge hence why I'm trying to knock out Yoshi for this round.

4. Squirtle - I think him and Cap are a tight duo. They must do all their planning in their own chat and then coordinate their responses in the OG Blue chat, as well as individual responses to me. There's something about the roleplay that makes it hard to foster trust with me. Saying that, I still think I can work with Squirtle. He is seen as the biggest threat by the Greens so will be interesting to see how it plays out.

5. King K. Rool - haven't really had much interaction with KKR, but he seems chill. He's like me, just trying to skate on through under the radar as a follower. But he seems pretty connected so is someone to be wary of. 

6. Yoshi - I just don't think I can work with him despite having an egg. He's been on the wrong side of the vote to me most times and the egg thing is just a distraction. There hasn't been much conversation either so the trust just isn't there for me to want to make anything work. 


When I look at the Pink team:

1. Dark Pit - he seemed most upfront with me on my time on Green and chatted to me a lot in the Ring. He's also a charming guy and no doubt has a great social game, playing everyone like that.

2. Falcon - hard to say since it's been a while since we've spoken but Falco did seem quite genuine to me. Being on the opposite side of the votes to Cap was interesting, and his alliance with PyMY is a cause of concern for me since I don't think I can work with them

3. King Dedede - another one who welcomed me with open arms to Green when I was in the Ring. To me, him and Dark Pit seemed to be in control of Green so wise to stay close to him. 

4. Robin - haven't said much, but he made the effort to at least make some small chat when I was in the Ring. There's potential there for something to happen if I want to.

5. Pyra and Mythra - maybe it's because I targeted them at the beginning and they me, but I just don't see myself working with them. Again it's the roleplay which is hard to cut through for me, and I can't seem to build trust especially when we haven't spoken in ages

6. Samus - only one message ever from when I was in the Ring. Could be potential but for now, nothing I can work with.


I'm going to assume the Plant survives the Ring, and I just don't think I can work with it. 

[Marth]

Masahiro Sakurai Master Hand Sandbag Crazy Hand Tabuu

Hi all, sorry I've been MIA for the past two days but I have to pull out of this game. The Ukraine-Russia stuff is pretty heavy and I've been helping people through that right now at work, so I don't have a lot of bandwidth anymore for this game.

I just saw that we've merged. Not sure if jury has started or not, but if so I can check in every now and then to fulfil my role as a juror. Really sorry about having to leave.

[Marth]

Gotta do this just for completion's sake

[Marth]

And this is where I leave - guess I could have just waited until the duel result was revealed so I could add one more face but that's not the priority 

[Masahiro Sakurai]

We understand Marth, I'll stick you on the jury and announce your departure along with any parting words you wish to leave.

[Marth]

Masahiro Sakurai for you to post when you announce

My fellow competitors, unfortunately current events of the world mean I need to pull out of this game (don't worry I'm fine). Thanks for a great game, I've enjoyed playing with all of you! I'm now off to return my hair to its original colour, all this dye is just so bad for the roots. See you on the other side! 

 Marthy