Immunity

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

What was at stake in the last poll?

Nothing less than immunity. Not personal immunity - but the ability to hand it out to someone else.

From now until The Top 75 these individuals that you have selected will have the one time power to save the person of their choice from being eliminated (and thus the person with the next fewest votes will go)!

How did you select these contestants who will be receiving this power? Well, in a way - you didn't. They were *the three contestants with the least number of votes, overall, from the current contestant base.

Now though the people getting the least amount of attention are stepping into the spotlight, with the power to save *you*. Bet they get attention now!!!!*G*

They can not use the power to save themselves - however they can use it to save each other if they want to do so.

The ultimate underdogs now have the power in their hands.

The contestants selected to be able to hand out immunity are:

changed_4good
copyright1983
mermaidkween

It's a mixed blessing I know. But now is the time to make the best of it. Use it wisely.

(***edit to add: It was CLOSE, two votes going in a different direction could have had four completely different names here. Just showing once again the importance of supporting each other)

Comments

[kajel.livejournal.com]

Ah, the power! lol

[norda.livejournal.com]

Well played!

[ahavah]

I like these curve balls.

[ewok-626.livejournal.com]

Haha, I love that icon. ;)

[kathrynrose.livejournal.com]

So the "make sure to support your favorites" was a misdirect, because supporting your favorites actually stopped them from getting the power.

Just out of curiosity, were the people who took byes included?

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

Yes, they were factored into the mix. . .

Well voting for your "favorites" kept them from being voted out, so I'm sure they don't mind.*g*

[theafaye.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, twisty! That's going to be interesting to watch pan out.

[jarien.livejournal.com]

An interesting distinction, and a great twist to add into the game. Congratulations to the three winners, and I can't wait to see how it plays out.

[pinkslit.livejournal.com]

Nice!

[ewok-626.livejournal.com]

Wow... Just wow. (I had thought this was going to come into play again. I just didn't realize it would be so soon!)

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

We're going to be hitting 3 milestones very soon: Top 100, half-way contestant numbers wise and of course the 100 contestants eliminated mark. So yeah, things get more "interesting" from here.

[libra-dragon.livejournal.com]

Hmmm
Should be interesting.

[finding_helena]

Wow, there's an interesting wrinkle!

At what point in the proceedings is this done? Before the poll closes, or after?

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

I'll spell it out more in detail. But because you asked and I happen to be around. . . it has to be assigned *before* the polls close.

They *can* dictate it's use however as in "If so and so needs it - use it to save them" though. They can make it a week to week decision or set standing orders for a specific individual. They can also, if they wish, choose to NOT use it to save anybody.

[superhappytime.livejournal.com]

i used to comment on mermaidkween's posts every week, but I don't think she noticed, and, plus who keeps commenting on LJ unless people return the favor? this place is quid pro quo, muthafuckas.

[kathrynrose.livejournal.com]

Pretty sure it was votes cast in the polls, not comments to the entries.

[lordrexfear.livejournal.com]

This is such a power i am glad I never get. I wouldn't know what to do with it!

[supremegoddess1.livejournal.com]

Interesting!

[roina-arwen.livejournal.com]

Veddy interesting! Congrats to the three Immunologists!

[bewize.livejournal.com]

Ummm, total and utter icon love.

*drools*

[mermaidkween.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow! I figured I'd end up leaving next week - what happens in that case? And how do I let you know who I'm saving?

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

You email me at clauderainsrm@gmail.com before the poll closes.

This is potentially a new lease on life. Why? Because there's someone out there - probably more than one - who is going to want to be your new best friend.

That, and just by having your name (and two others) here, it raises your profile in general. It doesn't mean you can slack on the writing, but it does mean you will have more attention.

[boxsofrain.livejournal.com]

This is seriously exciting me. So lets get down and dirty here, do any of you three accept bribes? :)

[bewize.livejournal.com]

LOL! Like you need to worry right now... *grins*

But, still. Good question! *wink*

[mermaidkween.livejournal.com]

Also! Thanks for giving me my topic this week. Because I am so totally unprepared for this.

[spydielives.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, all three of you.

With great power comes great responsibility.

[connie]

This is scary - now to be completely secure, we have to be at least fifth from the bottom of our tribe!

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

*smiles* I was wondering who was going to be the first to realize that. Or at least say it out loud.

*looks around for a "first" button*

[beeker121.livejournal.com]

Interesting, especially since one of these folks is on my voting list regularly. I'm glad I don't have this power, I wouldn't know what to do with it.

So many things happen when we hit 75, there should be a party.

[morning-stand.livejournal.com]

There's always a party in the Green Room :)

[morning-stand.livejournal.com]

I like this little twist. I'm not sure how it will affect me, but I hope I won't need it lol.

[gratefuladdict.livejournal.com]

Wow Gary, way to make people feel good about themselves! *frowns*

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

I know, it's a mixed blessing.

They didn't have the support before - and now it's been outrate stated. They were also, partly because of that, all toward the bottom of their tribes vote wise.

This is a second chance to change that and become some of the most influential people in the game right now.

Now the people who *weren't* voting for them. . . not saying how they should feel.*G*

[brightflashes.livejournal.com]

Oh this is very cool! I'm interested to see how it'll turn out. : ) I remember things like this from last season, but I can't remember how it ended up happening (I just read and voted; didn't participate in the green room at all). Very neat!

[changed-4good.livejournal.com]

Hm. :/
I'm not sure whether to be happy or slightly sad that I had that little votes from current contestants! LOL.

[spydielives.livejournal.com]

I know how many contestants I voted for in my own tribe... and I am alternating between being disappointed in my fellow tribe mates, yet pleased in a perverse way...

Team Ewok: no immunity icons
Team RM: no immunity icons
Team Spydie: TWO immunity icons
Team Techno: one immunity icons

Seems strange, but there ya go.

Well, well, well....

[copyright1983.livejournal.com]

This should be interesting. How exactly ought I to play this?

I have an idea, but I'm going to go ahead and sleep on it, to make sure it still feels right in the morning. Watch tomorrow's GR, though... :)

Mike