The Story of the Mole
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The Story of the Mole
Adven | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 10:16 am     When I started the game, I decided fairly quickly that there had to be a mole. I originally planned to put one in at the beginning of the game and then ask that person to play legitimately until the merge. My original choice was going to be either Pamy or Square. I realized, though, that this would require me protecting the mole for the first 6 or 7 challenges and might result in a number of legitimate players getting evicted at the mole's expense. So, I went with Plan B which was to add a player as the mole later in the game and only protect him/her for a challenge or so and hope no real player got evicted because of it. I posted in the game that I had a devious scheme in mind (major clue #1) and was looking for volunteers to help me with it. Glenn, of course, signed up immediately and I intended to use him as the mole, but realized he would likely be a too obvious selection. Also, he was making the S. Cal. gathering with Zmom and Pamy (who was still in the game at that point) and I suspected they would ply him with booze and overwhelm him with their feminine wiles and something might slip. Actually, I wasn't that concerned about the booze. I had a number of posters volunteer their services - and I thank those that signed up but I didn't involve - and decided Granny would make the perfect mole. I thought, though, that just throwing her into the game and announcing a mole existed would be a dead giveaway. So Granny came up with the idea of posting that she'd really like to get into the game (clue #2), so I would have an excuse to get her in less obviously. It also had the added bonus of making me look like I'm a decent guy. We also decided that Granny would play legitimately for a round before I announced the mole's existence. It still seemed a little obvious to me, so Jan came to the rescue and volunteered to go into the game, too, to act as a possible mole (unfortunately, she got evicted before the players made their guesses) and to throw suspicion from Granny. Then Ddr and Miss_Wings graciously volunteered to work on the outside, speculating on anyone and everyone being the mole, but Granny. So, basically, you had four people, plus me, trying to throw everyone of the track. They did their job so well and threw out so many red herrings, that how anyone could sift through it all and make logical guesses is beyond me. Anyway, if you look at Granny's last two immunity challenge submissions (when she was acting as the mole, you'll see they are not all that good. (major clue) Her "Fear Factor" story was pretty lame and, in a truly ingenius move, she merely copied Lori's teletubby idea in the next challenge and posted it. Despite this, she still got two immunity votes. There were a lot of other minor clues along the way that I've either forgotten or have gotten lost in the 2500 posts or so in the game, but that's the gist of it. If you were to look back at some of the posts now that you know who is who, it would likely be more obvious. Thanks to all. This worked out well. |
Squaredsc | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 10:20 am     very devious i must say. i loved it. |
Ddr1135 | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 10:44 am     That was fun! Can we do it again? |
Jan | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 10:47 am     You know, truthfully, I got so involved in the game I forgot that I was supposed to be a diversion and stick around! It was loads of fun though and, luckily,Granny was so good she didn't need much diverting. |
Reader234 | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 11:03 am     I am ROFLOL, I went and posted something to Jan in her folder, and darn if I hadnt suspected Granny, posted it in white, and forgot!! (that's my story and I'm stickin to it!!) You have to admit many of us acting mole-ish too, loved being part of the game, does this mean its over??? |
Mole | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 01:48 pm     **** mole tunnels up out of the ground **** <squeak> puppetmaster lies <squeak> must overthrow him <squeak> <squeak> **** mole disappears under the earth **** |
Heyltslori | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 01:55 pm     LOL!!  |
Egbok | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 02:01 pm     Adven, you were right on about Glenn at the SoCal Gathering with Zmom and Pamy...you did see some of the pictures didn't you? 'nuff said... |
Twiggyish | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 02:25 pm     Hi Mole!! You have a folder in the Members area! =) |
Grannyg | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 02:39 pm     Well, I must say, this really was alot of fun. I enjoyed playing with all of ya'll and I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did. Yesterday when Lori picked me, I began to think I had protested too much. So I just didn't post anymore and was hoping that no one would pay that much attention. Then I noticed that most everyone had already posted their answers and so it didn't matter but I was afraid that I had spoiled the ending. I really enjoyed the game, Adven, and you did a wonderful job. Just wait till we get to Vegas and I'll buy you a drink. Not that I drink but I'll buy you one anyway. |
Heyltslori | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 02:45 pm     {(((Granny))) You did a great job! I can't believed you lied to me though!!  |
Twiggyish | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 02:48 pm     Hey stick around mole lady! |
Grannyg | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 03:10 pm     My darling Lori, it was only because it was a game. You know I would never lie to you because you are the love of my life. You are the sun in my sunshine. You are the sparkle in my eye. You are the notsoinnocentlori!! |
Halfunit | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 03:25 pm     Sheesh - 4 votes for me as the outside accomplice? Ha ha ha.... ( Uh... should I be worried? ) |
Pamy | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 07:13 pm     Adven, you really put a lot of thought into the Mole, even taking into consideration that some people might get voted out too soon, how kind of you to think of others..and wise choice not picking Glenn cuz we could have gotten him to tell us his mothers ATM pin code that weekend! lol Adven is awesome! |
Pamy | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 07:15 pm     Adven, you really put a lot of thought into the Mole, even taking into consideration that some people might get voted out too soon, how kind of you to think of others..and wise choice not picking Glenn cuz we could have gotten him to tell us his mothers ATM pin code that weekend! lol Adven is awesome! |
Pamy | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 07:16 pm     ooopssss..a post so nice I had to say it twice! lol |
Squaredsc | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 07:17 pm     pamy, get your ass in chat now! |
Adven | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 07:18 pm     It was. Thanks, Pamy. Feel free to post it a third time. I don't mind. |
Lancecrossfire | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 07:18 pm     Yes, but you wouldn't have gotten his PIN! He's not so concerned about giving away his mom's money--lol. |
Pamy | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 08:29 pm     Lance if we had stayed in his room with all that stuff we put in there not only would we have gotten his pin he would have drove us to the atm!! lol (love ya Glenn!) |
Glenn | Monday, October 27, 2003 - 09:42 pm     Pamy, if you had stayed in my room with all that stuff, I would have had an atm delivered to my room for you. |
Pamy | Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 05:04 am     ROTF!!! You are going to Vegas, right?  |
Adven | Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 05:59 am     Pamy, what time do you get up? It must be roughly 05:04 am out there. |
Pamy | Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:48 am     I get up at 4am, have long commute, start wk at 7am |
Adven | Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 07:13 am     That's obscene! |
Miss_Wings | Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:37 pm     Aaaarrgghh! Was kidnapped and taken camping this weekend. Look at all I missed! Good job, Granny. Glad you are still in the game though. I missed all of you terribly while I was gone. |
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