Board Thread:Season Offers/@comment-7123402-20140721070919

Season Name  - Survivor: Melanesia



Location:  This season will feature the region of Melanesia in the South Pacific, which is an area famous for shipwrecks and exploration. Nestled close to Micronesia, Melanesia imbues itself with treacherous lands of cannibals and great mythology. The specific area for the camp will be Île des Pins or "The Isle of Pines", an island situated within the archipelago of New Caledonia. Île des Pins has beautiful coral and tropical waters but can be subject to monsoonal rain. As Encyclopedia Britannica explains, the island  was nicknamed l'île la plus proche du paradis for being "close to paradise", but the land has harbors a dark secret. Indeed, the island was home for a penal colony during the Age of Exploration, and violent conflicts between the sailors and the Melanesian Kanaks provided horror during the 19th century. 

 Images of Melanesia and Île des Pins can be found here: 

 http://www.carnival.com.au/destinations/~/media/Images/CCLAUS/misc/Destinations/Ports/Gallery/CAU_ISLAND-OF-PINES-407-V02_std.ashx

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black; mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">Castaways: <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman"; color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-AU"> 18 Castaways to be divided into TWO tribes, although 20 castaways may be an option if there are enough applications. An equal male-to-female ratio will be attempted. <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black; mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">Twists: <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size: 10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black; mso-ansi-language:EN-AU"> Fitting with the nautical and colonial theme of this season that reflects the aesthetic of Pearl Islands, the primary theme of this season will be "Marooning". The idea is inspired by the chilling fact that ships in Melanesia used to be marooned frequently in the craggy coral reefs. And some sailors used to abandon ship for the native Melanesia Kanaks, even participating in raids against the local penal colony. <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:#500050;mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family: Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-AU">During the pre-merge, the tribe that lost the Immunity Challenge will go to Tribal Council, and the castaways of the tribe attending TC will have a 12 hour window after Tribal during which they can choose to be Marooned. If somebody chooses to be Marooned to the Marooned Island, that person will be given Individual Immunity for their next TC and will receive a Hidden Immunity Idol clue. Upon receiving the clue, that person will then join the opposing tribe. <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family: Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-AU">If multiple people choose to opt for Marooning, these castaways will then compete in a small duel, in which only the winner will be Marooned. Idol clues are only available via Marooning, an occasional Reward challenge, and at the Survivor auction, making Hidden Immunity Idols much rarer. The second twist is NO Tribe Swap. Hence, the only way of cross tribes is through Marooning. <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";mso-ansi-language: EN-AU">

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black; mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">Hidden Immunity Idol: <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman"; color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-AU"> There will be two Idols, one representing each tribe. The clues that the Marooned receive upon abandoning ship will lead them to their NEW tribe's Idol. The Auction, which will take place during the Postmerge, will also have an idol clue on sale. This Idol is a standard idol that can nullify votes. Idols can be used until the Final Six. <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman"; color:#500050;mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black; mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">Tribes:  <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman"; color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">Also, since this season has a Colonial/Exploration theme (a little like Pearl Islands. Sandra <3), specific tribe names have been chosen. <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman"; color:#500050;mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family: Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-AU">One tribe will represent the sailors, the pirates, and the explorers of this new land. Named after the famous French sailor, the tribe will be " D'Urville " and their tribe color will be silver. The silver of guns and swords. <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:#500050; mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; vertical-align:baseline"> <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black; mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">Specific Color: <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman"; color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-AU"> Silver Pink or Silver Sand - <span style="mso-field-code:"HYPERLINK\0022http\:\/\/en\.wikipedia\.org\/wiki\/Silver_\(color\)\0022\\t\0022_blank\0022""> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_(color)    <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman"; color:#500050;mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family: Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-AU">The other tribe will represent the original people of Melanesia, the Kanaks. This tribe represents the indigenous cultures of this untamed land. Named after the Melanesian word for "people" and representing a rival in Melanesian mythology, the tribe will be called " Marawa " and their tribe color will be burgundy. A scorched, earthy red, like the sunburnt soil. <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:#500050;mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; vertical-align:baseline"> <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black; mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">Specific Color: <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman"; color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-AU"> Burgundy - <span style="mso-field-code:"HYPERLINK\0022http\:\/\/en\.wikipedia\.org\/wiki\/Burgundy_\(color\)\0022\\t\0022_blank\0022""> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgundy_(color)    <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman"; color:#500050;mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black; mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">Extra Information: <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman"; color:#500050;mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family: Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-AU">Also, since pirates had no access to internet, there will be less flash-based challenges. More live challenges, puzzles that don't involve flash, and more creative challenges. The idea is that the season will include challenges that are less easy to "Domca". Flash-based challenges will still be in play, though, as they are still necessary. A good example of a Flash-based challenge would be the " Frenchman's Chessboard ". Since the explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville adored chess, the Melanesian castaways will be asked to play chess against a bot. The castaway to defeat the bot in the least number of moves will win immunity. Since I created that bot with a friend, I will know if somebody attempted to photoshop or cheat for this challenge. <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:#500050;mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family: Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-AU">Also, a conscious attempt will be made to introduce new challenges that have not appeared on the Main ORG previously. The nautical theme will be integrated throughout the season in its challenges, and the season will reflect this theme in its graphics, taking notes from the colorful season of Survivor: Korea. <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:#500050;mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family: Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-AU">A stronger effort will be made by the hosting team to discourage cross-tribe talks and cross-tribal alliances. Crosstribe interactions outside the official FB chat for the entire cast will be unsanctioned, and confessionals will be carefully monitored in order to mimic the real Survivor more in that aspect. <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:#500050; mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family: Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-AU">If this bid is chosen, you are promised an interesting season with a fresh and dynamic cast, expanding from an interesting twist and a well-integrated theme that is evident in all aspects of the season. Thank you for your kind consideration. <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:"TimesNewRoman";color:#500050; mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">

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