[S] Savivor Season 1 Borneo | FULL SEASON

Welcome to a brand new series, Savivor! To kick off, we have 16 contestants fighting against each other in two teams, Pagong and Tagi. At the end, a grand prize of.... $1,000,000!!!!!!!!!!!! However, you may recognize two of these contestants from Savory's Big Brother..... Let's meet the cast!

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PAGONG

RETURNEE: Clarence Velasquez (He/Him): 54, Physicist u/Nahuelfire39
SAVORY'S BIG BROTHER: (S4: 3/12) (S5: 6/16)
After his appearance of Savory's Big Brother All Stars, Clarence grew as an individual, both within reality TV and outside of it. Clarence continued his dedication to learning how to read, mastering the skill and even writing his own physics books. Clarence also reunited with his family. They heavily apologized for their previous behavior and neglect towards him, where they all healed and reconnected. Clarence continued as a physicist, known for his extremely innovative ideas and ability to explain the difficult subject to others. Clarence was asked to give speeches, attend conferences, and help teach others. Using his personal experiences, Clarence supported adult literacy programs, helping others with the same issues that he faced in the past. Clarence used his story to help others realize their potential, and that it is never too late. Clarence's story from a man who couldn't read to an awar-winning physicist inspired many, leading to documentaries and books about his life. Clarence got the call to come back, but it wasn't for Big Brother, it's Survivor. Clarence is ready to face the unexpected, using his intelligence to navigate the unknown format.

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Bill Bochunk (He/Him): 45, Garbage Man u/swoldow
Bill grew up homeschooled, in pretty much middle-of-nowhere Kansas. Due to this, he has grown up to be somewhat... Interesting. Bill developed many habits due to his lack of social interaction growing up, but the main one is that he will eat whatever, not really noticing the taste. Bugs, tree branches, and sand are some delicacies to Bill. Out of high school, Bill took up a job as a garbage man. Despite being the longest running worker there, though, Bill has not yet been promoted. However, Bill is completely content with his life, mooching off of his poor mother. After seeing an ad for the show, Bill decided to apply for Savivor, thinking that this could be what skyrockets him into famedom!

John-Marshall Veltin (He/Him): 32, Construction Worker u/BigTeddyBear20
John-Marshall had a rough start in life. Being in the foster care system, he would move families every few months, never landing on just one. When John-Marshall was 18, he worked multiple different jobs, but was constantly fired for not being "customer friendly." A construction owner eventually offered him a job and John-Marshall took it, hoping to build homes for families. Now, John-Marshall is on Savivor, hoping to win that money.

Lance Varne (He/Him): 70, Retired Rockstar u/Guetguet1998
Most people don't recognize Lance's face, but they immediately recognize him from his hit song in the 70s, "My Drugs Are Good." However, the fame quickly became too much for Lance, so he did the most reasonable thing he could... He went to the jungle! Lance has been living out in the wild for quite a while, living it large with his pet cheetah that he suitably named Gloria. Lance has basically been playing Survivor his entire life, so he figured he would come onto Savivor to have some fun!

Kimberly "Kimmy" Clark (She/Her): 23, Computer Programmer u/BigTeddyBear20
Kimmy's family has always been a very close group. Growing up surrounded by incredibly intelligent women like her mother and grandmother, Kimmy natrually developed that same intelligence. Quickly growing an interest in programming and computers, Kimmy pursued that for ease. Her family can seem a little too attached from an outside perspective, but there is a good reason for this. When Kimmy was just a baby, her father's work got robbed, and he was shot and killed as a result. Since then, her mother and grandmother have both been very protective over her. Kimmy does love them, but would also love some independence. Kimmy has been sheltered her entire life, so she is going on Savivor for a new experience.

Kayla Evans (She/Her): 23, Influencer u/Guetguet1993
Kayla is a pretty well known influencer in the scene. With this influence, Kayla has sabotaged many people's careers, dragging their name through the mud. Her loyal followers will attack this person until the public turns against them, and then suddenly all of their socials are deleted. Kayla came to Savivor to be an iconic villain after seeings villains like The Syncopation, Waleed, and Witworth on Savory's Big Brother. However, Kayla doesn't want to just be on their level, she wants to be BETTER than all of them. Kayla might not need the million, but she would sure as hell love it!

Megan "Meg' Dupont (She/Her): 28, Professional Volleyball Player u/IdkWhatToDoHere-
Meg grew up with two siblings, Jules and Angelica. However, Meg struggled with feeling like the odd one out, seeing her two siblings succeed at everything they wanted. Meg wanted this type of success, but she never found a hobby she was passionate about. However, after trying out for her high school's volleyball team, and smashing tryouts, Meg found something for her. Meg continued down this path, becoming a professional player. Now, Meg is taking a break to come of Savivor, determined to make new friends on her path to victory.

Anne-Marie Morrison (She/Her): 22, Law Student u/swoldow
Anne-Marie has been living somewhat of a double life, being two completely opposite people. Bron to a family of a prosecutor and Supreme Court justice, Anne-Marie was expected to continue this line in the law field. Even though Anne-Marie wasn't that interested in it, she was always extremely intelligent, and felt that she should put it to good use. Anne-Marie was a part of the popular group in school, but unlike the others, she earned amazing grades on top of that. Anne-Marie got a scolarship to Harvard, being forced to make a decision between studying hard with no social life, or having a social life with poor grades. But, the innovator that Anne-Marie is, she chose both! Now a senior at Harvard, Anne-Marie is at the top of her classes. However, when it all gets a bit too much for her, Anne-Marie goes to sketchy clubs, picking up men and partying. Anne-Marie is coming on Savivor to take a risk, using her persona as a party girl to manipulate the others. Once they realize her true intelligence, they will already have their torches snuffed.

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TAGI

Mordecai Lexington (He/Him): 49, Film Director u/IdkWhatToDoHere-
At 19, Mordecai was working a standard teenage job, Walmart. However, he decided to take a turn in his life, and it paid out amazingly for him. People always noticed Mordecai's amazing creativity, especially in the workplace. So, Mordecai ended up getting a contract in the film industry, becoming a successful film director. Mordecai is joining Savivor to see if his creativity can translate to this tough game, hoping to win the money.

Fletcher Thomson (He/Him): 27, Park Ranger u/Sl3dgeMan
Fletcher has had a great love for the outdoors ever since he was a child. So, nobody was shocked when he became a park ranger in a few years. Extremely passionate about his job, Fletcher is happy to explain to anyone who will listen, giving them tips. Fletcher is hoping to win the million to support and donate to environmental causes. Fletcher is hoping to provide for the tribe, and his usefullness will keep him around for long.

Louis Thomas (He/Him): 25, Surfer u/AzuraTheSongstress
Louis has always felt a deep connection to the ocean, which helped develop his talent for surfing. Growing up on a coastal town, he was introduced to surging early by his father, who was also a surfer. Louis' optimism is infectious, often uplifting others. Now, Louis is on Savivor to experience even more of the great outdoors.

Clifton "Cliff" Oliver (He/Him): 35, Retired Broadway Actor u/Ripecornball60
Ever since he was a child, Cliff wanted to be on Broadway. He was a theatrical kid, singing, dancing, and acting constantly. In amazing shape, Cliff went to Julliard for dance, not even aware that Broadway agents worked there. After his first semester, Cliff was cast as Simba in the Broadway production of The Lion King. While being in the show for 6 years, Cliff also found the love of his life, Marcus. They both decided to adopt a girl named Emily, living well for a while. However, on opening night of Cats, Cliff broke his foot. He had to spend a while off to heal. When Cliff felt well enough to rejoin, though, he was rejected. Cliff and his daughter, Emily, both watch Savory's Big Brother together. Hearing of Savivor, Cliff wanted to apply, in need of the money.

Erika Summers (She/Her): 23, Professional Dancer u/Sl3dgeMan
Erika has always been very energetic, loving music and dancing. Growing up, she even dreamed of being a pop star. However, Erika was not... A great singer. So, she focused on dance, as she loved that equally as much. Erika's dancing abilities helped her career take off, becoming a backup dancer for major pop icons. Even though Erika loves to dance, as her career progressed, she felt she was missing part of her identity. Erika is coming on Savivor to figure out who she truly is, and emerge with a new sense of self.

Dari Fletchers (She/Her): 37, Pilot/Ex-Airforce u/Ripecornball60
Dari had a father in the military, constantly deployed. Due to this, her mother had to work to provide for Dari and her 3 brothers. It was rough, but together, they all managed. Dari considered her future during this time, settling on joining the air force. However, this became an extreme regret for Dari. Dari has always expressed herself with her appearance, so it was a big change to join a job where they heavily regulate how you are supposed to look. Dari was miserable over this, despite being great at flying the planes. Looking for any way out, Dari slept with her reporting officer, and was honorably discharged as a result. Back home, Dari looked for a similar, but less demanding job. She fell into the world of flying private jets for celebrities, being able to talk her way into flying The Kardashians, Lizzo, and more!

Angelina "Angie" Lewis (She/Her): 27, Nurse u/AzuraTheSongstress
Angelina is well known in her hospital. Extremely dedicated and loyal to her patients, Angelina's work effort is heavily praised. Her kind and compassionate nature puts patients at ease, being a main sorce of comfort for people going through a rough time. Now, Angelina is on Savivor, hoping to use her medical knowledge to help her succeed.

RETURNEE: Sami Beldowski (She/Her): 34, Academic Advisor u/cephandriius
SAVORY'S BIG BROTHER: (S3: 4/12) (S5: 9/16)
After Savory's Big Brother All Stars, Sami has remained herself. She heavily regretted her earlier exit in the season, constantly thinking about what she could have done different, or what could have gone better. Watching herself back on furthered these feelings, and Sami has been ready to redeem herself. Despite expecting to get a call for Big Brother, Sami accepted the invitation to Savivor. With a different format, Sami hopes to use her aggressive personality and dominant gameplay to her advantage, winning.

With that, here is the season link!
Along with the Google Doc!

CHARACTER THOUGHTS

1st: >!Cliff was one of my favorites since the beginning, so I was really happy to see him win! I think he played a truly amazing game, and he deserves to be referenced as the idea of a winner's gameplay for seasons to come. Cliff had a strong grip over the game, and it really helped him get who he wanted out. Despite some slip ups, I still think Cliff was one of the most influential players. His story is also very sweet, so him getting the money is amazing.!<

2nd: >!Louis was a pretty stereotypical jock player. He was amazing at the challenges, and had a great social game. While he didn't dive too deep into the strategic portion of the game, he made up for it with the other aspects. While he may have had a better social game than Cliff, Cliff still had a lot more influence, and I think that gave him the win.!<

3rd: >!I loved Erika so muchhhh!!! She was messy as hell but it was iconic! When I was just doing the simulation without writeups I was rooting for her to win. After I started writing though, I realized her game wasn't amazing. However, she provided a lot of entertainment. Erika also showcased her strategic abilities, she just didn't have many allies to utilize those skills on.!<

4th: >!Poor Mordecai, he was such a sweetheart. I don't think the stressful environment was good for him. Mordecai seemed to shut down when the game got more intense, and he was just pretty much living on an island and not playing Survivor. I was surprised to see him leave, but it seemed to work out for Cliff in the end.!<

5th: >!Sami has been, and still is, one of my all time favorite players. The best part is even though it's literally a simulation, Sami manages to always be the same exact player, and I say that as the biggest compliment. Sami was yet again a very aggressive player, and it both helped and hurt her. I think she was viewed as very useful during the team portion, but after the merge she could only be looked at as a threat.!<

6th: >!Fletcher was a very consistent player. His skillset lines up very well with a game like Survivor, so that helped him for sure. Fletcher is also a very outgoing and overall just chill guy, so he never seemed to struggle socially. He only stumbled near the end of his game with the Erika situation. Fletcher managed to save Erika from elimination, but that seemed to result in his own.!<

7th: >!Dari was really fun to watch, it makes complete sense why she won fan favorite! Dari didn't really like the team portion that much, still playing her own individual game. She seemed to have a plan set for herself, and she didn't let anything get in her way. Dari is extremely well rounded in her competition abilities, so I was surprised to not see her win some more.!<

8th: >!Angie was definitely the weakest Tagi member. She seemed to be carried with Tagi's constant wins, and Angie got comfortable with this. Angie knew she was safe that specific episode, so she wouldn't focus too hard on playing the game. This caught up with her in the merge, though, as she didn't seem to have any lasting allies.!<

9th: >!We have reached the final surviving member of Pagong... Kimmy. between Kimmy and Clarence, it made sense that Kimmy was the one to stay longer. However, she fought hard as hell, and she almost made it through! It sucked to see all of Pagong go immediately, I would have loved to see Kimmy's story if she progressed as the only Pagong member.!<

10th: >!Clarence yet again demonstrates his strategic and social abilities. Despite the fact that his tribe pretty much... Sucked... Clarence was the standout on that tribe. He has such incredible influence, he made sure he was safe every single episode. However, this didn't work out well for him in the merge, as he was brand new to the Tagi tribe.!<

11th: >!I really liked Anne-Marie, and I think if the merge was more even she would have made it far. However, Anne-Marie got stuck on Pagong, and that was her fate. However, she did really well considering how brutal Pagong was. Anne-Marie seemed to just be eliminated by circumstance, I'd love to see her have another chance.!<

12th: >!I was surprised to see Lance leave when he did. He was by far the most useful member on the Pagong tribe, being one of the only people giving the tribe hopes of winning a single challenge. However, as the merge was approaching people seemed to realize how much of a threat he could be in the future.!<

13th: >!Kayla was a FIRECRACKER!!!! Kayla was in constant drama on her tribe during her short stay. It was really entertaining, though, even if it was bad for her game. Kayla's fate seemed to be sealed after her and John-Marshall costed their tribe a much needed win, though.!<

14th: >!John-Marshall could have made it if he didn't (accidentally) sabotage the tribe!!!!! I honestly think Kayla may have been the one to leave that week, but then she did some work on her social game. John-Marshall was just too stubborn to admit anything, leading to his elimination.!<

15th: >!The biggest mystery of the series will be why they kept Bill the first episode. He was never really useful... At all for his tribe, and they all seemed to recognize that.!<

16th: >!The start of Pagong's downfall was probably them eliminating a professional athlete over Bill. Meg had serious potential, but she struggled in the very first challenge. With little to go off of, the tribe seemed to cling onto that, voting for her.!<

SEASON THOUGHTS

!I have never, EVER had this happen in a simulation. This season was a complete WIPE! Pagong struggled the entire time. I've had wipes before, but never where an entire tribe went out in a row. If I'm honest, it was tragic... But a bit funny. This was a drama-filled season to kick off the series, and I'm excited to see where it develops! I also think the returnee twist was a success, and I'm excited to bring back some more familiar faces ;) I also think Cliff was an amazing winner, an all around strong final 2!!<

Thank you so much for reading!! This has been an amazing start to the series, and I can't wait to have Season 2!