What were the players feeling and thinking during the game?  Now you can find what they had to say in each episode.

Question 1 - "How well have the players gotten to know one another so far?  Who have you gotten to know the best?  Explain." Levi - "At this point in time, I haven't really gotten to know many of the players, but I did make an alliance with Bryan, Jordan, and Dave.  So I guess those are the people I've gotten to know the best, plus Mark seems quite active." Bryan - "I honestly don't think we know each other that well.  I think it would have been nicer if we all agreed to the same communicator, like MSN or AOL Instant Messenger.  But, we all have different ones, so I suggested we all use the message board and chat on the website.  So far, no one is listening, but I have made contact with everyone by email and a few by AOL." Mark - "I think we have all done a great job (except a few peeps).  Except I felt bad for people who didn't have Yahoo! or MSN or AOL, but I made sure I got those before the game.  I have posted a lot on the message board you gave us so I posted a whole bunch on there to give people like Bryan who don't have those things a chance.  Hmm, I've gotten to know a lot of people I can't single anyone out!  But since I hafta, I'd say Brian, because he was the first I met and since I have been such a chatter box we have gotten to know  each other very well." Tim - "I've gotten to know a few of the players, but not many of them.  Jordan and I have been in two reality games previously.  I voted him out of a Survivor game, and I nominated him in a Big Brother game.  It doesn't look good if he's the person I know the best." Ron - "So far I haven't really gotten to know everyone at all.  The only people I've even talked to are Mark, Jordan, and Michele." Jordan - "Well let's see.  I've gotten to talk to everyone but Michael.  I probably have the best relationship with Tim and Mark.  I would say that my next best relationship goes to Dave, Levi, and Bryan, and maybe also Michele and Brian.  I would say that Michael and I don't really click, because we haven't talked, so, I would be the least sad about seeing him leave the game." Brian - "I haven't really gotten to know them too well, only through email and brief chats, but I like them.  They seem nice.  I've gotten to know Mark pretty well 'cause me and him seemed to be on at the same time, so we got to share with one another a bit." Mike - "Not terribly well, but I feel you can learn a lot just by watching what people say on boards and emails." Michael - "I haven't really got to know anyone the best.  I have not seen anyone in the chat room and I can't tell much from the message board." Michele - "I think we've gotten to know each other pretty well, especially considering it's only been two days.  There is a problem with some communications because we all have different instant messaging programs. Ron and Mark, mostly because they're the people I've talked to the most and we worked through the challenge together." Question 2 - "How secure do you feel about making it to the next round of competition?  Explain." Levi - "I feel pretty secure. I think I got 12 right on the first challenge, and my voting alliance should ensure that Ron is packing out at the first judgment." Bryan - "I feel very secure in making it into the next round.  I talked to some people and they supposedly only had 12 answers right when they submitted and I had all mine right but wasn't sure on one.  So yeah, I'm pumped unless they lied to me.  I think I am safe for sure.  I hope I am not sounding too confident?" Mark - "Very confident, because I was with Jordan and Jordan knew what he was talking about!  And I know Jordan and I handed ours in first.  And I think everyone likes me so I feel very comfy going into this next round." Tim - "I think I could be gone this round. I had a lot of trouble with the challenge, and it could have been my last." Ron - "I feel confident that I did well on the challenege, but I'm worried about the voting.  I haven't talked to anyone so I feel pretty alone, and that might give them a reason to target me." Jordan - "I think I probably will make it to the next round.  I actually have formed 2 alliances.  One with Mark and Tim, and another with Dave, Bryan, and Levi.  I think that with those odds, I have a good chance of making it into the next round, as long as I don't screw up the challenge." Brian - "Not very, I finally got the challenge, and I'm totally lost.  It is very challengeing, but maybe I can pull it off and have made enough of an impression to not be voted off as well." Mike - "I -KNOW- there's no way I will lose by challenge, and I don't think I will lose out by voting either." Michael - "I feel very insecure, because I was away on the weekend, and so I missed the first 2 days and met everyone later then everyone else." Michele - "I am pretty secure about making it, because I did fairly well in the challenge (better than at least two people I hope) and don't think many people will vote against me.  I'm a little worried that some of the people I haven't talked to yet might vote for me, but hopefully they'll keep me along since I'm the only girl!"

Question 1 - "If you were to be eliminated this round, which one player would you like to see win the game?  Why?" Brian - "I really don't know or care, I want to win, and I haven't spent much time getting to know anyone, so I really have no answer and probably will be voted out.  I think they are all nice people and good players, and any ne of them deserves to win." Mike - "Brian - I want someone out of their teens to win!" Jordan - "Either Mark, just because he's a really cool person, or Michele, just because she is the only female in the game, and definately against the odds." Bryan - "I didnt come here to make friends, I came to win. I want to see one person win and that's me. If I can't win, no one can!" Mark - "Hmmm, I'd hafta say Jordan because he's such a great guy to talk to and he's a real great kid!" Levi - "Uhm, I really don't care honestly.  It's either me, or it's not me.  Those are the only two options I care about." Michele - "Ron, because we get along very well and he does well in challenges, I think he deserves it." Ron - "I would like to see Michele win.  She is a truly nice person." Question 2 - "As more players are eliminated from this game, does it get easier or harder for those still in it?  Explain." Brian - "Harder, because you know you control their fate and there are fewer chances if you make a mistake." Mike - "Harder, because you feel you have to do better to move on." Jordan - "Well, in a way, it gets easier, because you know who you want to be in the finals with, but it also gets harder to compete, because you might get eliminated yourself." Bryan - "I think it is getting harder to keep your head above water, but I think I'm okay.  I think I will get past this game for sure." Mark - "Way, way harder 'cause you're chances of not making the challenge is greatly increased and with the vote everyone's "hyde" personality pops out and you want to get who ever is a threat out and fast!" Levi - "Easier.  I do better on the challenges than most, and fewer people means having to create fewer alliances come judgment." Michele - "Obviously it gets harder, you have to do better on the challenges to stay in (6th place instead of 9th) and your relationship with each player because much more important." Ron - "It gets harder, the dead-weight is lifted the competition is more fierce."

Question 1 - "What exactly is/was your greatest fear in this game? Mike - "Being beat in one of the competitions by a 14 year old!!!  If I get voted out, so be it, but I didn't want to be beaten intellectually." Bryan - "My greatest fear was honestly the players.  I knew that eleven totally different people were out for one thing and when eleven people want one thing, ten people's thoughts and goals suddenly fail.  I didn't want to fail.  I wanted to beat the others at their own game.  I was honestly and am still scared to death to be voted out.  I don't want that to happen to me, I dont want to go out like that.  I just dont.  So, my greatest fear was perphaps being the next one voted out." Levi - "Getting backstabbed at judgment.  The very fact my winner vote is cast immediately based on what people tell me, people are very susciptible to lying in this game." Brian - "Being voted out rather than ousting myself in the challenge.  I'd rather lose on my own fault than others' feelings." Mark - "Hmmm, it would definatly hafta be rejection." Question 2 - "Over the nine days you've played in this game, which single moment the best for you personally? Explain." Mike - "I'm hoping it will be when I win!!!  But it's just getting to Challenge 3 so far." Bryan - "The best moment in this game for me was when I finished Challenge 3.  I actually got to the Final Five and accomplished this very hard challenge of answering personal questions and basically guessing what car parts to click on next to defeat the challenge.  I was so proud and that really got me more into the game as I realized, I might be the one who goes all the way." Levi - "Getting all ten of those logic problems was pretty nifty." Brian - "Actually passing Challenge 1 when I thought for sure I'd be out quick. Then making it to the final 5 was cool too, but it was easier for me." Mark - "When I passed the 1st challenge!  I was thrilled... They looked so hard and I was so freaked out and all that, but when I saw that I was safe, my jaw fell to the ground!  And if I pass this challenge and move onto the next I'd be even more shocked (but I totaly doubt I will).

Question for Mike - "How hard is it to come so close to winning, but not quite make it? Mike - "Not hard at all...my goal was to come in #2.  I knew I'd be busy, plus with being the oldest person playing, I knew I wouldn't get the votes.  But I thought I'd be voted out earlier....so I'm a really happy 2nd place!" Question for Mike - "Could you have done anything differently to ensure victory in the game?  Explain." Mike - "Be about 5 years younger and use text messaging abbreviations to spell everything? ;)  Not really, I don't think." Question for Bryan - "How surprised were you when you found out you won?  Explain." Bryan - "I was actually really surprised. I thought in the back of my head that I might win for sure, but I just imagined Mike's name being read off as the winner. I had confidence, but not a lot. When I got the results, the first 3 or some votes were for Mike and I just knew it was over and that he had won. When I scrolled down and the e-mail said I had won, I was stunned! I just couldnt believe when I first started this game, that I would end up the winner. Eleven people wanted to win and I did it! I did work hard, but I think a lot of others did too, its just, luck wasnt on their side at that time! I am so grateful and am still in shock!" Question for Bryan - "Why do you think you won the game?  As far as what did you do, say, etc.?" Bryan - "I think one of the biggest factors for me in the game was actually NOT making alliances. I did not talk to really anyone or make alliances. I wanted to see if I could win just by playing fair and doing great in the challenges! I did, I tried my hardest in each challenge and I didn't really have a system when it came to voting someone off either. I knew from the results, they were ALL good and tough competitors, so honestly, I always put "Brian" toward the bottom of my list because I wanted to be the only Bryan in the game. Stupid stuff like that pays off. I would not have done anything different either. Being yourself and being truthful and honest may seem risky at first, but it worked for me. Question for Bryan - "Do you have any 'Parting Words' to share?" Bryan - "What can I really say? Steve, I have so much respect for you. You do these online games with class. You keep us informed, updated, and you are never late on the challenges. You are always their to answer a question and I am glad you were the host, because you are a great one!! And you have mad web design skills with all your online gaming sites. I think your a great person and only wish you keep doing this! It is tough to say goodbye to the game. I will miss seeing a challenge in my e-mail, but I came here to get far in the game and I won it all on top of that! I am so happy and I guess this is a good way to go out huh. Well, thank you again Steve, and the competitors, thank you for voting for me! I hope to see you all again!"