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Stephen Loughridge 7th Sep 2016 10:55:30 PM
Alright, final PW-ish post from me!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this viewers lounge. This is the most active viewers lounge that there's been in the last 5 seasons and what a way to go out on a sabbatical than a game rich in commentary and extras for the cast to view over the months to come, should they choose to relive this.

To the 24 of you who played:

Thank you. You were the most dedicated, intense, unique cast. So many different people from so many different walks of life. Some game players, some regular dudes and dudettes -- all mingling together and creating something special. I hope these friendships and experiences you've shared will be cherished. I still talk to many of my friends I made in my season about Solomon Islands and the bond I share with all of them means a lot to me. I hope your 23 peers mean as much to you.

I hope the prod team has done you proud. Everyone has put so much work into this season and have balanced their real lives, struggles, and giving you guys the absolute best time we could. We're such a minuscule part of making this experience important, most of it is built from your dedication to this game. I just hope we helped make it a tiny bit more special.

The last two months for me have been a fuckin RIDE. A lot of ups and more downs, a lot of life changes, a lot of coming to terms with some things I didn't quite like to admit about myself. Through your calls, confessionals -- through being given the opportunity to make graphics and do Endurewind, this game has given me an opportunity to have some fun and enjoy such bleak times. That's not possible without all of you reading this. Viewers, cast, prod.

Thank you. I hope I'll be around for Season 6.
Posted in Episode 17: "It All Comes Back To Ruben"
Stephen Loughridge 7th Sep 2016 10:46:19 PM
ur the fucking WORST

...

You've always been a top notch guy to me and I've adored getting to know you for the past five/six-ish months. You're one of the most entertaining erratic people I know and I get along with you so well and I'm proud to consider you a friend. The bond you had with Nick and the bond you had with Kate were incredible and in a way the universe was put right because you three were single-handedly my favourite three that I had the pleasure to watch through this game. Friendship wins. I love it.

You had some rough rounds, you made some tough decisions, and had some tough standpoints -- and I think a lot of my thoughts are those of others' especially in the last few rounds. Other than that I loved your game. I loved how you blew up after your mom got voted out and ONCE AGAIN made it to the finals. I loved how you had fun with this experience and could always share a laugh with your friends. You'll never hear me say this again, I'm proud to share the individual immunity record with you bud. You played hard, you fought hard, you're a triple threat.

I hope to keep close to you outside of the game.
Posted in [FINAL 3] - ZACH MILLER
Stephen Loughridge 7th Sep 2016 10:40:48 PM
Kate, I absolutely adore you as a person.

You're a lot like me, but a lot better at it! I've loved to see you come into this game terrified of what was going to happen from the beginning, just to come out of this game with a ton of new friends, a lot of love, and a two month fulfillment of dedication that pays off regardless of the end result. I never wanted to see you wind up anywhere but the finals -- albeit I did want to see it be a little tougher for you because when the times got tough you fought and watching you fight for not only yourself but your friends were the moments that I rooted for you the hardest. I'm glad you gave it your all, win or lose you come out of this game with so much love and so many friends and I hope that you see how important that is post-game. You came into this never thinking you were going to be cast, and that nobody was going to like you. I hope if anything this just gives you a little bit more confidence in yourself and who you really are. I'm proud of you making it here, I'm proud of you giving it your all. You're a superstar. Kate fan through and through.

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Posted in [FINAL 3] - KATE DONOVAN
Stephen Loughridge 7th Sep 2016 10:33:53 PM
Just recently you asked what the final 2 get for winning this game.

I'll tell you what 3rd place won.

A lot of love from everyone who watched this game. A ton of people who never saw a little brother stuck in Anthony's shadow but a guy who stepped into his own and shined brighter than anyone in this cast. You were the perfect blend of funny, entertaining, and strategically sound. I lived this game more through you than anyone. From the beginning of the game I thought you were one of the ones to keep my eye on and am I ever glad I did. You were my absolute favourite this game. You're going to be one of my closest friends I've made out of this game. Those long nights never felt long, and I never wanted closing time to come.

Thank you, Nick. Thank you for being so fresh. Thank you for handling this game with dignity and class. Thank you for showing me the archetype of a game that I wish to play when I play again in the future.

There were many stars this season, yours burned the brightest. Hands down.
Posted in [FINAL 3] - NICK DEMOTT
Stephen Loughridge 7th Sep 2016 10:29:58 PM
I think you'd have an idea by now I don't like how you speak sometimes. I think for a long time I didn't give you the credit you genuinely deserved in this game and as a viewer that's one regret -- not being open and seeing your side of the story.

You were a huge catalyst for some of the best and most entertaining rounds of this game. You had strategic prowess, you did what was best for you and it's unfortunate you couldn't do what would ultimately get you to the end because I think if you had done a few things differently there were high odds I'd see you sitting in the finals.

Our 8 year friendship has been a roller coaster, but you kind of nagged and nagged and eventually you were one of the influences that dragged me into this community. I thank you for that. I hope you enjoy Endurum as much as I do. Hell of a game. Your game may have been paranoid and erratic, but you showed so much fighting spirit. It was awesome.
Posted in [4TH PLACE] - COREY MORGAN
Stephen Loughridge 7th Sep 2016 10:25:59 PM
Never have 24 hectic hours of photoshopping felt so rewarding.

I kind of like you, RJ.
Posted in Ranking the ROP .gifs with Jen and RJ
Stephen Loughridge 7th Sep 2016 10:23:24 PM
You're such a stand-up guy. You played this game equally for yourself and for your sister and I never expected to see that. The best moments of the game for me was seeing your sister get voted out, because it invoked raw emotion from you. It lit a fire under your ass to play to win even more for her, and that exemplifies the love you have for your sister. As someone who's never had a sibling, moments like these are really make me wish I had one so I could be as good of a brother as you are to Sam. You're a great player, a great guy, and have been a good friend to me. It's been a pleasure to watch you play, and it still will always feel weird seeing you not on production. Come back home <3.
Posted in [5TH PLACE] - MICHAEL VICARIO
Stephen Loughridge 7th Sep 2016 10:17:47 PM
I think the people in the game did not give you enough credit for how you actually played. You were a great strategic player, and when you socialized you always shined. I always had a blast talking to you and hosting you and I'm glad you figured out this online game format a LOT better than LeCompte (u suk Chris, jk bbgirl luv u). I hope you had a lot of fun and you'll play another one sometime! Best of luck with everything, you're gonna go so far in life! I hope to see ya around.
Posted in [6TH PLACE] - HOLLI RUTKOWSKI
Stephen Loughridge 7th Sep 2016 10:13:22 PM
I never thought that I was going to enjoy talking to you as much as I did! I just never thought we'd mesh and I was completely wrong. Once you got into the swing of the game, I rooted for you so hard to make this game interesting and turn the tables in your favour. You're such a fun guy to talk to, a smart and savvy player, and I'm so glad you get to take the pleasure in having played a loyal, truthful game. You left such an impression on this game. Ain't nobody like you.





#JesseWasFuckingRight
Posted in [7TH PLACE] - JESSE SMITH
Stephen Loughridge 7th Sep 2016 10:08:04 PM
Long live the prince.

We've been friends for almost a year, we've had countless chats, you already know what I think of ya! Game wise: You played the game you wanted to play, you played the game you had to play, and damn you made it hella far for having the largest target on your back from the beginning. Your insight actually changed my mind on many people and how they played and allowed me to see different points of view and give credit where it's due. I thought you played the first few rounds of this game the best, and I think if you didn't get out at 8th you would have gained some steam and made another end game push. I enjoyed being on the opposite side of you this time and I was a huge Sean fan at the beginning, floundered a little bit in the middle, and came around at the end. Hell of a game dude.
Posted in [8TH PLACE] - SEAN FAULK
Stephen Loughridge 7th Sep 2016 10:03:16 PM
I never thought that 8 years after meeting you I'd still be talking to you in a format like this! You were the most social person this game by far, you were upbeat and positive for the most part and even though you may be a bit too much at times, I would never have wanted you any way :p. You stayed true to yourself, you played the way you wanted to play, and you made it to merge! I'm proud of what you accomplished, I wished I would have been a stronger strategic game but your social game was strong and you delivered.
Posted in [9TH PLACE] - SCOTT MORGAN
Stephen Loughridge 7th Sep 2016 9:59:34 PM
You were "before my time" in Season 1 -- but you were a Stephen fan in Season 2 apparently! I wasn't the largest Sam fan post-Scully boot, but beforehand I was absolutely LOVING you in this game. One of the top five moments of the game for me was when you deliberately picked your tribes to ensure Jared went home. You blazed your own trail, kicked ass, and owned up to your successes and failures. Outside of that you were a pleasure to talk to. I'm so glad you got to play this game with your brother and I hope this experience further strengthens your bond with him. I hope to talk to you outside of the game, too! It's always a pleasure.

- Your faceless, voiceless production member
Posted in [10TH PLACE] - SAM VICARIO
Stephen Loughridge 7th Sep 2016 9:55:17 PM
You were one of the most entertaining people to watch this entire season. You kept calling yourself a villain, but whether you like it or not, you're a lovable one to watch. You have such a great way with words, a strong knowledge for the game, and this season wouldn't have been as fantastic without you -- without you in the game, without your blindside exit, or without you out of the game. I've enjoyed every moment, most rooting for you -- not against. At one point I thought you were going to genuinely win this game. Here's hoping that your exit helped pave the way for your partner.
Posted in [11TH PLACE] - BRIAN SCULLY
Stephen Loughridge 7th Sep 2016 9:45:48 PM
Sgooooo! If it weren't for TTB you'd have made merge, hands down. You played such a strong, intelligent strategic game that went unnoticed because you did not get a lot of the heat from the pre-merge rounds. I think that would have transitioned into you being a key piece of the game come the early merge rounds. You know my thoughts already on ya. I love talking to you, you're my boy, noice, sgo, etc. I know we're gonna keep in touch, and I know we're gonna eventually find the time to skype and shoot the breeze for a while just for shits and gigs. It's always a pleasure to catch up with ya.
Posted in [12TH PLACE] - CHRIS LECOMPTE
Stephen Loughridge 7th Sep 2016 9:41:33 PM
I want to be a Wojan. You are one of the nicest, funniest, most entertaining and endearing people that I was thankful to see play again, this time on a full production front. Your relationship and conversations with your sister are second to none, I am left with nothing but smiles on my face every time. What I'm really happy about is that you have learned so much in the four out of the last six months that you've been affiliated with this game. You've gained so much, you've learned so much, and you've earned the confidence in yourself to be yourself. This is just an online game, what you won is more important than the number 1.

<3 Lil' Wo.
Posted in [13TH PLACE] - BRIAN WOJAN
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