Jack

Jack is a contestant on Visionary Survivor: Italy and Visionary Survivor: Clash of Casts.

## Italy Summary

Hardly ever do we see someone in an underdog position take control of the game as a result of one vote, which is exactly what made Jack's run in Italy so special.

To start the game, Jack took a very calculated approach to how he wanted to play. Like all smart players, he solidified his alliance on day one. After that, his primary goal was to lay low and bank on other players emerging as dominant forces. While this didn't happen immediately due to the original Valentino tribe being a rather weak tribe collectively, once the merge came Jack was able to put his plan in motion.

After the final evacuations took place post-merge, Jack and his ally Joel were left with an incredibly large hill to climb. Down in massive numbers, they had their work cut out for them. Fortunately, Jack was able to see cracks within the original Versace tribe and expose them. Recognizing that Bandit and Schmutz were the two power houses from the opposing tribe, he came up with a plan to split the votes onto the two when a double tribal council was presented. Against all odds, he actually managed to persuade enough original Versace members to flip for the vote. However, while he was successful in eliminating Bandit, Schmutz was saved after being warned to play her idol by Sasha. That idol play almost caused Joel to be eliminated in a tie breaker between him and Brandon. Luckily Brandon took the fall for Schmutz' idol play, narrowing the numbers between old Valentino and old Versace and blurring the old tribal lines.

After the double tribal council at the final eight, Schmutz and Jack both emerged as the two players to beat in the game. Schmutz for her correct idol play and challenge prowess, and Jack for his shady strategical tactics. Now forced into the open with nowhere to hide, Jack was in trouble. Fortunately, he still had his idol and a legacy advantage gifted to him by Brandon after his elimination. Because of these advantages, Jack was already looking into a final four situation. After Ethan won the final six immunity challenge, Schmutz and Jack both continued to be popular names around camp. Initially, Jack was going to play his immunity idol at tribal, but when Sasha's immunity idol blocker became public information he had no choice but to take his chances with no protection. When the votes tied 3-3 for Jack and Schmutz, luck struck for the mastermind as Schmutz was eliminated by wheel.

At the final five Jack was back into a situation where all cards were stacked against him. But he knew that he at least had one more round left due to his advantages. However, his ride or die ally Joel was beginning to have second thoughts about riding to the end with Jack. As Jack brushed Sasha off as a threat, he shifted his sights onto Ethan as the more dangerous of two floaters between Chris and Ethan. When Sasha won the final five immunity, Jack was set in voting for Ethan. Predicting that Joel was beginning to sway in the other direction, Jack used his legacy advantage on himself and played his idol on Joel in order to curry some favor in attempt to keep him by his side. While Chris was eliminated, Jack knew he was in a do or die situation in the coming rounds.

At the final four there was unspoken tension between Jack and Joel. Knowing that Sasha and Ethan were already targeting him, Jack knew that it wouldn't take much for Joel to come to his senses and flip while he had the chance. In climactic fashion, the final four immunity challenge was a live that quickly came down to Jack and Joel. Although Jack was the biggest name on the chopping block, winning the challenge was just as important to Joel as it was to Jack. Ultimately, Jack's fate was sealed after he lost to Joel in a forty-five minute showdown for immunity.

## Summary Clash of Casts

With the reputation of biggest villain in the first four seasons, Jack had a large and obvious target. But regardless of placement, what mattered to Jack most in his second chance was clearly his name and proving that he could play an honest game.

At the start of the game Jack went to work with his social charm in order to build solid bonds with his fellow season two alumni. While these bonds didn’t prove much at the beginning because of the original Manjusri tribe never attending tribal council, these bonds were crucial for Jack after the swap. After the swap, it seemed as though Jack was in trouble due to having the biggest reputation on his tribe. But surprisingly, him dialing back his usual gameplay was enough for people to back off, everyone except Kiibo anyway. Upon switching, Jack kept his relationships with Bandit and Brett close and forged new connections with Aidan and Jethro.

For every tribal before his elimination Kiibo wanted to eliminate Jack, but always had to change plans because of his tight bonds with the rest of the tribe. But as tribals became more frequent for the new Manjusri tribe and the merge came closer, Kiibo was finally able to convince Jethro to flip on Jack, and he got his wish as Jack was eliminated in a split 3-2 vote.

## Return Interviews

**Biography**
Gender: Male
Country: USA
Birthday: January 25th
Occupation: Student
Three Adjectives: Diligent, Sharp-Witted, Laid Back
Hobbies: Theatre, Video Games, Edgic, the lot
**Coming into your second season, which area do you think you can improve in most between social play, physical play, and strategic play? How do you plan on improving?**
Socially for sure. Last season, while strategically and physically dominant, I really wasn’t a “good guy.” I want to flip this perception on its head this season. Instead of trying to play as villainous as possible, I’m going to appeal to a much more social and heroic style of gameplay, so that people feel more comfortable with me as an ally. Relatable conversations, personal connections, any social hill I can amount.
**What was the biggest mistake you made when playing in your first season? How did you learn from it?**
My biggest mistake in my first season, season two, was being TOO villainous. I became so charged with evil energy that I had a horrific social game, and I wasn’t really well like by anyone. Coming off of it, I realize that I would’ve been able to have the strongest game... ever... in visionary survivor by having a decent social game. Actually sticking true to conversations and connections with people. I’ve been looking at this over and over again, and I’ve realized that I need to work on this. So, I have.
**Have you spectated any seasons besides the one you competed on? Have any other castaways stood out to you?**
I have, I was closely looking at season three, not as much on season four. Two people that stood out from three were CK and Blair. I feel like me and CK would be kindred spirits in the game, and we could become another dynamic duo. On the other hand, Blair. Yeah, she won, but there’s flaws there in her game. If she pomps herself on being a social player, why is she public enemy at the final 7/6? That’s where I come in. She’s the biggest shield to ever exist. I use her, and pail in comparison to her dominance. Therefore, I squeeze right in, and become her shield (allegedly.)
**How has Visionary Survivor impacted you?**
Visionary was my first and only discord ORG game. Coming into it, I just wanted to have a good time and learn how to use the platform. Heck, I didn’t even come in wanting to win. I just wanted to play so I could learn how to make my own game. But, I got hooked. And I loved every second of Visionary. It’s made me a little more resilient to people, while also allowing me to make connections the old fashioned way, and be able to play my own game. I loved Visionary, and it made me into a stronger and more knowledgeable person as a result.
**In what ways do you hope to refine your legacy with this second chance you’ve been given? What do you hope to gain from competing again?**