Private Confessionals - Episode Four

In the excel file are the Quiz answers from each player, which answers I actually chose (in bold-blue text), whom got executed (in red), and those whom I cleared (light blue/gray). A '+1' at the last column denotes I guessed that person as the mole (Question #10).

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Player 11 logged in the boards today, violating Rule 6.

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OK. Obviously if Brian has been getting all my quiz answers, then he knows I know.

I wonder how this is going to change the game?

That whole execution was a game changer for me. I had three major suspects: Beth, Kyle and Brian. Beth and Kyle are gone so that only leaves Brian. Either I won this game already or this is my last episode. Either way, I'm happy that I played and I gave it my all.

Still, I'm not fixating on anything. I still have minor suspects. Maybe if they do something wierd, maybe I'd find them to be the actual mole.

I'm excited for this week. :)

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Somebody identifying himself as a dead player posted on my blog. I don't know if this guy/girl is a real player but I'm worried it is a ploy to get me to break the rules to get me eliminated from the game. I need advice:

Should I just take the Tagboard off? I mean, I like players in the game to leave me messages there but I'm worried about the other dead players. On the other hand, can you remind the dead players not to interfere with the game, if they are? I want to win this with as much integrity as I can.

Also, let this be my advance notice: I MIGHT NOT MAKE IT TO THE LIVE CHALLENGE, if there is another massive SE Asia quake or if my internet decides to fuck up.

Anyway, I'm so excited for this week!

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No idea. I just replied with some message that I hope to actually get people off their game. It's like an assumption that I'd get to the end as the mole. But of course, I'm hoping Id get to the end as a player.

Thanks.

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I am 99% sure that Mitch is a player and I hate how he likes to screw everything up.

Next, I'm curious about the chat you posted. Apparently, only a good eye would notice that Mitch appears as Omc12. Would the other players notice? I copied the real transcript to my desktop so that I'd answer the quiz correctly.

Anyway, I hope the next challenges are more exciting than this week. Breaux and I can only keep up the excitement on our own.

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I was suppose to say Mitch today but Brian did something REALLY sneaky. I'm saying Brian right now. If Mitch is the Mole, I deserve to be executed since I dismissed him on Episode 2.

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By the way:

If MITCH is NOT the mole. I hope he gets executed. He's taken enough from the pot as a player.

Private Confessionals - Episode Three

In the excel file are the Quiz answers from each player, which answers I actually chose (in bold-blue text), whom got executed (in red), and those whom I cleared (light blue/gray). A '+1' at the last column denotes I guessed that person as the mole (Question #10).

I really suspected Kyle and Brian. The mole, Elise continues to fly under my radar by withholding her quiz information, appearing to be a stupid player.

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I HATE THE NEW INTERFACE...

MY HANDS WERE SHAKING I COULDNT TYPE STRAIGHT.

(Brilliant idea.)

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I haven't played this game before... so I'm not really sure on ow to proceed having tons of MBs. How are they viewing me as a player? Are they suspecting me for having so many? Are they thinking me as more of a player since I am going for the bonuses? I'm kinda iffy on this one. I understand this is not survivor or mafia or BB where a majority can have a direct impact on the way I play the game but somehow, with my lack of experience in this game, something seems to be missing in my strategy.

I know I have to have some level of social game but I don't know how exactly to play it. I mean, I'm on good terms with most of the cast. But if this is survivor, I'm sure I'd not get even half way. Does this mean I have an "acceptable" social gameplan for this game, or is there something I still need to do? The only Mole season I've watched fully is the latest one... and most contestants there didn't really have a social game that is something to the calibre of Survivor or Amazing race (where alliances are vital and you try not to piss anyone off). Most of them are laid back, just hung around and didn't really try to be chummy with everyone. Do I have to put down my "fun" persona for the sake of making my game better? Or can I keep that persona up to make the game more socially exciting for myself and for others (by socially exciting I don't mean taking pleasure in pushing people's buttons, more like talking to people beyond the game to have fun and to make the game lighter)?

I'm really on the crossroads right now and probably I'm going to use this week to straighten out my social game.

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This put me in a very creepy dilemma. I am really wondering how Kyle survived that quiz if he didn't tie with anyone? Does this mean he's the mole? Or does this give him a free pass on who the mole is?

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I'm being a meanie again...

I started the challenge on 12:00. One minute earlier.

I hope somebody notices.

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So mole Brian is screwing us over again. Can we post games played on other websites?

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Placing my eggs in one basket.

And finally, if you chose Beth as the mole, she is the most boring Mole ever.

Episode Two - The Lost Dinosaurs

Paul and I agreed not to submit the Dinosaur comics on purpose so as nobody would get an exemption. However, when I read Paul's and mine compared to the others, I thought we were the ones who tried our best to inject humor into the comic mission (despite trying to make both our comics unconnected).

So I present to you, the unsubmitted comics:

Paul (Player 12)

Ginger (Player 05)

Private Confessional - Episode Two

In the excel file are the Quiz answers from each player, which answers I actually chose (in bold-blue text), whom got executed (in red), and those whom I cleared (light blue/gray). A '+1' at the last column denotes I guessed that person as the mole (Question #10).

Confessionals sent to Travis:


I'm just shocked by the quiz results. Like floored.

I didn't like Ellery but he offered me a coalition if I made it to Round 2. Apparently, he needed saving...

Player 15 is a loser.

Cheri. Just OMG Cheri. Why why why??? I REALLY like her! I don't think she deserved to go. :\

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I WANT JILL EXECUTED BECAUSE HER BLOG COLORS SUCK.

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LOL I am 'trying to help' by posting a bunch of URLs where some of them have more than one post. I hope they notice it tomorrow morning.

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So yeah, I am trying to help with that list of URLs where some of them are blogs with two posts, and one of them was recently erased by Blogger.


Also, I sent this wrongfully to one of my top suspects, Kyle... well Paul is also a suspect for me so its good I have an excuse to send him this. I was to send this also to Beth but if Kyle and Beth talked, I'd blow my cover.:

Hey Paul/Kyle!

We're partners for the challenge. I actually have an idea. I'm thinking of two dinosaurs trying to figure out who the mole is or something, but with weird and stupid ideas!

And just between you and me, I feel like not submitting this challenge just so that nobody would get an exemption. I mean, two people would be going and I'd rather have a 1/6 shot of being executed rather than 1/5.

Tell me your thoughts!

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Lots of big chats today with the players.

I hugged Jill because she was scared of being executed.
Brian and I teased each other of being the mole.

9:20 AM Brian: hi, u there?
9:21 AM me: Yep! <3
Brian: hi
congrats 4 surviving
9:22 AM me: I know! I was so scared I was gone!
Brian: lol no u werent
ive been vry slow indeed
self doubt is a rly nasty thing, dont u think?
me: Well if you're slow, then you don't have to worry about execution!
Maybe you're the mole!
9:23 AM Brian: lol y do i get the feeling u dont believe that?
and talking of wich, thanks 4 the heads-up on ur blog
that was actually quite funny given id actually quoted us 2 2 players at the time, but still...
whatever u can do, eh?
9:24 AM me: Because the mole doesn't want people to think he's the mole! You're delusional!
<3
Brian: rofl
o boy, i can see this is going 2 be fun
me: It is!
9:25 AM And if you start posting in the challenge thread, it would be MORE fun!
Brian: lol ive got 7 posts already there, if u refer to the blog thing
but wait, ill check it out
9:26 AM no i still dont get it.
me: Well the deadline is tonight right?
Brian: what r u on bout?
o yea
that
9:27 AM me: So finish your job mole! Or else everybody would catch onto you!
<3
Brian: lol if u rly believed i was the mole, which i dont think u do, ud hardly have posted a suspicious conversation we had on ur blog
9:28 AM so every1 else knew as well, rofl
me: Since everybody knows, it will make moley people like you work harder!
9:29 AM Brian: hey i was 1 of the best in the live challenge, wasnt it?
work harder indeed!
wasnt "i" even...
9:30 AM me: Well, the mole has to work hard to cover their tracks, so I wouldn't be surprised!
Brian: btw were u as shocked at ellery going as i was?
me: I guess I was! I was so excited on having a coalition!
Brian: lol
9:31 AM me: Cheri was sadder news for me.
Brian: o? i hardly knew her, except by what ppl said
altho they seemed 2 like her
9:32 AM me: She was awesome. Very active. <3
Brian: well thats the impression i got
seemed like some1 was leading her up a blind alley. u?
9:34 AM me: I don't think she was. I'm thinking she's a victim of the randomness of the first quiz!
9:35 AM Brian: lol maybe. when she spoke 2 me - the only time she spoke 2 me - she was fishing 4 answers
suspicions and the like
me: Well, players are supposed to fish for answers!
Unlike moles like you!
Brian: wich made me think that maybe sum1 was a little more obliging than me, and fed her sum lies
9:36 AM me: Of course a delusional mole like you wants to think that!
Brian: rofl
as weird as it may seem i was actually telling the truth bout suspecting ellery
the "queen" thing just seemed like a huge clu 2 me
9:38 AM me: Of course, a mole like you has to pretend he is actually mole hunting by looking at stupid clues that a smart host would never do!
<3
Brian: so how do we pla this?
i get the impression u will be sticking around 4 a while
me: Hmmm, you can start by helping out in challenges!
Brian: and ive got no plans 2 be out soon
me: Like this one! http://onlinemolechallenge. proboards59.com/index.cgi? board=general
9:39 AM Brian: and when have i ever not helped in challenges?
me: Of course you will not be leaving soon! You're the mole!
Brian: u r incredible, lol
me: I'll say it again! http://onlinemolechallenge. proboards59.com/index.cgi? board=general
9:40 AM Brian: as opposed 2 say, u, whos posting the "security blanket" thing thats already been posted?
let me find u the link...
9:41 AM reply 33 omc6player06
u mole, rofl
me: LOL
see?
9:42 AM Brian: not rly, no, lol
the only person who replied 2 my pms about the 1st challenge was u
and id already got ur inkblot quote by then, rofl
9:43 AM so if u want some1 who isnt helping with challenges
i suggest u throw a rock!
me: throws a rock
9:44 AM Brian: random number.org says u hit
PLAYER 12
(whos player 12?)
o Paul lol
bad shot, hes the only 1 winning any money at all rite now, lol
9:45 AM me: But not as moley as you!
Brian: moley moley moley moley MOLE!!!
9:47 AM me: Be a nice mole and post in the challenge thread! Do you want me to paste the URL again for you?
<3
Brian: no lol
9:48 AM dont worry it doesnt matter if i post now
weve already practically lost anyway
me: Typical mole attitude! I like it!
Brian: rofl
9:49 AM http://brechodaia.blogspot. com/
9:50 AM posted 3 times already
and u expect us 2 win this?
me: Of course, moles like you who actually observe this would not take the time to inform the concerned people to change their posts!
9:51 AM Brian: lol of corse not
u can do it if u like tho, rofl
me: With moley behavior like yours, of course we won't win! But you can always turn a new leaf and tell those people!
9:52 AM Brian: uh-huh, rite, but that wud blow my cover, wuldnt it?
o all rite then...
9:53 AM me: Thanks!
9:54 AM Brian: (im doing this grudgingly u understand...)
me: Yep! <3

6 minutes

10:01 AM Brian: i notice u havent changed ur entry yet
me: I fixed my double post already!
Brian: securityblanket.blogspot.com
10:02 AM its still there!
me: I don't see anyone who posted that!
Brian: POST 33.
10:03 AM Re: 2.1: One Hit Bloggers
« Reply #33 on Sept 5, 2008, 9:08pm »
that 1.
me: You all suck.
10:04 AM Brian: rofl.
10:05 AM me: Done!
10:06 AM Brian: sweet!
10:07 AM lol and it rly IS sweet
me: Yep!
10:08 AM <3
Just like me!
Did you do your Dino thing mole?
Brian: yea, trying 2 get me 2 talk bout it so we lose the money, mole?
10:09 AM me: Of course not! I'm not THAT sneaky! Unlike you, the person who thought of it!
Brian: yea, like u werent fishing 4 ideas on how 2 sabotage. shuldnt u have some urself? rofl
10:10 AM me: I know! But you're actually better at it!
10:15 AM Brian: o wel, ive just posted my last 1 anyway
and as much as id like to keep playing "ur the mole!" "no u r!" "no u!" all night
i have mor interesting things 2 do, like eat
10:16 AM see u l8r phaps, lol
10:17 AM me: Ok! I'm actually eating right now! :-p

Brian: lol see u soon


What else... Blaise asked for my Quiz but I gave him false info on the Quiz.

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Private Confessional - Episode One

Again I didn't write everything in the confessionals I sent to Travis. Instead, I wrote most of them in a very trusty Excel file which you would see in my next five posts. In the excel file are the Quiz answers from each player, which answers I actually chose (in bold-blue text), whom got executed (in red), and those whom I cleared (light blue/gray). A '+1' at the last column denotes I guessed that person as the mole (Question #10).

Notable things:

I used my quiz results to clear Mitch, Breaux, Brandon. WIN.
I used "instinct" to clear Elise. FAIL.

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Sort of my first confessional:

Ellery is such a lazy faker. He/she just plagiarized his/her whole character. Not only the character he chose was boring, the whole idea of copying a character from Wikipedia (from all the places where you can plagiarize) is both unethical and unclassy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellery_Queen

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12:20 PM Kyle: :-( I only have about 10 more minutes online, and I have to get 1 more inkblot, but only you and Elise are on, and I have both of your answers

12:21 PM me: How about Cheri? She replies eventhough she's busy!

12:22 PM Kyle: i just messaged her just in case

i hope she responds

12:23 PM talk about 11th hour

i just compiled them to put into my blog, and found that i only had 5

me: Mole.

12:24 PM <3

Kyle: it's due at midnight, but i have to go around 1135/1140

hehe

me: You don't have to try THAT hard! <3>

12:25 PM Kyle: i know it's only 30 cents, but by just not doing it, it would look too obvious as a purposeful sabotage, and it wouldn't be good for people to think i did it on purpose to try to look like the mole

12:29 PM me: C'mon! It's like six other people are not submitting! I'm sure they won't mind!

12:31 PM Kyle: alright, i submitted it with only 5 responses

if you win, sorry about the 30 cents I cost you

lol

12:32 PM me: Well, it's part of your job to sabotage! I perfectly understand! <3

12:35 PM Kyle: well, i have to get going now.

12:38 PM me: Ok! <3>

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I REALLY think this is going to be my last day in the game because of the penalty. All the players have been active one way or another and I think most of them will submit their quizzes. Beth apparently isn't going to have any penalties so now I have a 50-50 shot of being executed.

I do have some mole bucks to spend but I'm not going to touch them. I think I have done extremely well to look moley, and surviving this quiz without spending any bucks would help my game.

I really hope this works.

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OMG My Private Confessional Sucks Like Anna Nicole Smith!

Seriously. Your private confessionals are AMAZING. Despite me really being outspoken in the game, I gave Travis only small snippets of what I thought and kept most of it to myself. And eventhough I kept my thoughts to myself, I didn't write them as extensively as some of you did.

Hats off to Jill, Blaise, Brian and Breaux. (I'll reply to some of yours when I have the time!)

A Mole, A Winner and a Porn Site Administrator

I have promised to write sooner but I have been TERRIBLY busy. I will try to write as much as I can in the coming days, but definitely I'll finish writing what I intend to write. There's a lot of stuff that I think people would want to know about.

First off, I'm Ross D the guy who was playing as Ginger for the sixth season of Online Mole Challenge. Currently, I live in the Philippines but I am slated to move to California early next year (my immigration papers have been approved). I am currently finishing my Master's Degree in Computer Science and am planning to find a career in games or teaching.

I was invited by one of the previous players Yves/David whom I met playing Spies 3: The Collective (hosted by another former OMC player, Sam). I watched the fifth season of the Mole and followed it heavily by donloading from torrents and I really enjoyed the show (although I knew pretty much who the mole was) and since I wasn't part of any game at that point, maybe I'd give it a try. I applied and everything else is history.

Now that introductions are over, I'd like to first congratulate Jill the winner. You have taken a huge pot home and I think you deserve it. You were never boring but at the same time you never compromised you game, keeping most people guessing whether you were the mole or not. As a player, you have made it a very worthwhile and fine experience for your competitors. You deserve every penny of it.

Next, to the mole I never caught -- Elise. You have mastered the art of manipulating people and I appreciate the fact that you really made it challenging for me and several other players. You were also entertaining to watch and compete the entire game, as you rarely kept your conversations or confessionals dull. I think you went in and you achieved what you tried to achieve -- to be both formidable and pleasant to each of your victims.

As for the runner-up Blaise, you did a great job too. You were my second pick as the mole. I still congratulate you for a job well done.

And finally to the host, Travis: congratulations for a very well organized and successful game. Few online reality games make it to their final episodes with most of their cast intact and attending the reunion, and for that you should be proud of yourself. It may have not gone as perfectly as you wanted to be but I believe your tenacity, discipline, judgement and creativity has helped create this wonderful game to be appreciated by many players. I'm sure you have learned many lessons from this pet-project of yours and I hope you remember that you will continue to get better. Again, my thanks for hosting this game and congratulations!