Simvivor: Lunar Lakes

***Simvivor: Lunar Lakes*** is the first season of the second generation of *Simvivor*. The premiere of a new series, the season was criticized for having several lackluster episodes with a confusing edit and a generally unlikable cast. However, the overall story arc of the failed Galactic tribe taking control at the merge proved popular with fans and producers alike.

Ultimately, the season concluded in a narrow 4-3 jury vote, with Ignacio Gomez becoming the first Sole Survivor over Jeana Houghton in the Final Tribal Council.

## Production

For detailed information regarding the production of *Simvivor Generation 1 and 2*, please see Simvivor.

Following the completion of *Simvivor* generation one, the producer decided to move forth with the production of generation two. As a result, some changes were made to the series, the first being the implementation of a host, later determined to be Merissa Horvath. Joined by a trusted team, Merissa becomes the first-ever host of *Simvivor*, now taking place in her hometown of Lunar Lakes.

The goal with the new generation is to focus on allowing diverse Sims to participate in the game of *Simvivor*. This seasons started a new trend where Sims are representing game worlds, rather than real-life locations. As such, it is the first season to feature Sims who have life states other than Human.

## Format

* **Back to Basics:** Breaking tradition from the first generation of *Simvivor*, this season would set off a series of simplistic styled seasons with minimal twists.
* **Tribe Composition:** The sixteen castaways were divided into two tribes of eight.
* **Merged Tribe Composition:** The merged tribe was composed of ten members.
* **Final Tribal Council Format:** Two finalists faced a jury of seven. The jurors individually addressed the finalists.

## Season Summary

The season premiered with a lavish opening sequence showcasing the history of *Simvivor* from its first generation, therefore introducing the host, recently "alienized" Merissa Horvath. The two tribes, titled Celestial and Galactic, had been established prior to their initial passage into the game. After their brief introductions, the tribes went their separate ways and arrived at their designated "camps" with meager supplies to support them through the next thirty-nine days.

The first alliance formed was courtesy of Alejandro Vu, opting to align with Felicity Pfeiffer and Tarzan due to their strength in the first Immunity Challenge and their general likability around camp. Due to Galactic losing their first challenge, it was up to them to vote someone out in the premiere episode. The tribe's target soon settled on Trunchbull Theodorian who exclaimed early on that he was a massive *Simvivor* super fan and deserved to make it a lot further than most of the relatively new fans on the cast.

After Trunchbull was voted out unanimously, Galactic continued to lose the Immunity Challenges, winning just two in the pre-merge phase of the game. Whittled down to just four members, the second-ever alliance of the series was formed amongst that group - Ignacio Gomez, Jeana Houghton, and Jordana Pruitt, with Mike Lachlan acting as the unopposed leader. Heading into the merge, it seemed evident that the Galactic Four alliance was in danger going forward, however due to quick-thinking and a shocking exploitation of cracks developed within the unincorporated Celestial alliance, they managed to survive the first vote with ease.

As the merge drew along, the overly confident former Celestial members soon lost their initial 6-to-4 majority over the Galactic Four, leading to an utter decimation of their numbers for the rest of the season. While Celestial leaders Billie Windham and Alejandro tried to flip Jordana to their side, it was just too little, too late and they were taken out back to back. At the Final Five, Jordana was voted out unanimously due to her constant paranoia regarding her position within the alliance, and with Mike feeling confident in his chances at beating both Jeana and Ignacio in the Final Two.

However, a massive upset occurred at the Final Immunity Challenge, where Jeana went on to win her third Individual Immunity Challenge, an unprecedented feat due to her disdain for endurance competitions. Mike attempted to make a deal with Jeana to keep him safe for the Final Tribal Council, going so far to promise that he would not vote for her to win if he was to be voted out. Jeana went forward with her original plan instead, eliminating Mike instead of the recklessly callous Ignacio.

The jury initially seemed to lean in favor of Jeana winning the game, but with an impressive final speech by Ignacio and passionate supporters in Billie and Mike, the other jurors began to splinter their votes towards him. Jeana lost more support due to a floundering performance after realizing her error in winning the Final Immunity Challenge, thus deciding her own fate when Mike held up his end of the deal and turned multiple jurors away from voting in her favor. Their split decision held true, as Merissa soon revealed the votes for the winner. Four jurors of the seven voted for Ignacio, designating him as the first Sole Survivor of the new series.

## Trivia

* This season featured a high number of unanimous votes, with 8 (including the Final Three Tribal Council).
* This is the first season where a male defeats a female in the Final Two.
* This is the first season to feature occult Sims.
* This is the first season to be filmed in a world featured in "The Sims 3". It is also the first season filmed in an alien-themed world.