THE ULTIMATE KIDNAP: TEAM-BUILDING GAME (M/M) *BONDAGEFREAK EDITION*

[Stormee]

My list for the contract to get kidnapped by the list of candidates would be as followed:

Mitch: Leader. With his survival skills training and medical and being the fire marshal, he would have what it takes to be a leader to order the others of his group to kidnap people and join in if things were troubling.

Nick: Van driver. Honestly I wouldn't know who would make a perfect getaway driver, but I figured he could be Mitch's second in command if Mitch was busy and steps in if needed.

Corey: Reinforcer. Considering someone who could use his large hands and muscles to help the others drag me into a van, I can see Corey being the one to keep me quiet as I'm being detained and not let others outside know that I'm being kidnapped.

Andrew: Restraints specialist. Given to his skills of tying up Ethan and having the padded medical gurney, Andrew would be the suitable mercenary to use his rope skills to tie people in the most complicated ways and knots so they couldn't escape.

Brody: Jailor. Now I had to think about this for him being the one who watches me and ensures I don't escape or do something to attack him since he is larger than I am. And given his hazing record and what he did to poor Sammy, I would have to be careful. But knowing him, he would have his fun reinforcing my gags and haze me.

I believe that in total brings my credits up to 70/75. This took my time to think over for I am going to be kidnapped by for the next few days.

[ChairBoy]

All of my choices were Heavily influenced by @bradstick thank you very much for your knowledge and guidance as well for @bondagefreak for writing these characters, my length of writing justification does not equate to my amount of love for each character but instead recounts an amount of valuable memories and assets they have for my particular case.

Team leader
-Mitch “18”
Mitch I fear will encourage each and every male to be more demanding, more humiliating and heavier with punishment and juvenile treatment to me especially when I have no way of escape. I'm sure he will do many many demonstrations. Something that was my last nail in the coffin was when he sat on his son's face in “easy prey” when he was already tied. OR in “the apocalypse survival story” when he farted on his son's face in the bag then tied it tight. So many parts of your stories extend the thought he would be perfect for a leader. Another part where I think he would be great is when he put his son underneath the table and kept him within his shoe, and yet also shared punishment with nick. The video that Jeremy took in “The Apocalypse Survival Story” Really shows his leading nature. (i've also expanded under Bob’s as well.)

Van driver
-Phil “8”
I want someone who will hopefully drive fast and keep my torture in the van to a minimum. Definitely a selfish option from myself. He looks like he might be a speed demon. I'm also hoping that he doesn't make any stops for gas, snacks or take a “scenic route” to extend my suffering with all the bumps in the van. I've also heard he's not afraid of sitting on a face. I feel like every sentence I write more justifies my definite failure to escape. (See more mentioned under Bob for more explanation.)

Gagging expert
-Zack “16”
I haven't ever got the chance to personally meet or experience his style. But I've heard his farts might be scary. But he really couldn't be that bad? @bradstick warned me to fear him but I'm not scared of someone much older and much stronger. He couldn't possibly use his butt to silence me right? I don't have to much to say because i'm confident ill be fine.. right?

Restraint specialist
-Brody “13”
I had my doubts of having him be the restraint specialist but now after seeing him in the last chapter you wrote, swatting Sammy's head, “Get your face back in my sack. Now!” and the padlock. I have a feeling he might be up to the job. I also feel as if Mitch would be a great guidance for him to encourage him to be more playful and for knots, ties and tape. Although I'm quite nervous that Brody or Mitch may encourage the bag on myself and if they do.. Adding the other men’s dirtiest laundry.

Guard Dog/ Jailor
-Bob “17”
Bob…oh Bob.. I have such a love/love relationship with him. I had to tell myself Bob couldn't do every single position. But I love the idea of him securing my bonds, standing watching, waiting, analyzing, and punishing me if I manage to move in a way he does not approve of. I also think it would be fun to see his way of dealing with a brat/ someone he isn't related to. There are so many parts where I feel his assets would be shown. But I am quite nervous he will be using those boots to punish me. I could keep writing about him for so long. He also has rank farts that he displayed. In a fake narrative; let's say Phil stopped for the gym, brought protein shakes for the “exercise of this restraining” or just getting oily fast food. I might be nervous that in captivity alone with him and no way to share my experience and have anyone believe my side. I think he would definitely fart and laugh at my suffering. Oh and maybe tapping his shoes to my face. I think he would definitely prep his shoes before and perhaps Mitch would encourage everyone to do the same (Get sweatiest as possible with little showering for shoes, armpits, and rest of body and intense daily training together to bond). Now rethinking about the fact I will be spending five days there and food and water will be needed. The treatment of feeding his son was already cruel, imagine when he's being paid 17,000 more dollars to do so. 5 days… with bob…

Ending total spent -72-
I also hope with my three thousand extra dollars I would be able to purchase a file of my time. A video mostly from cameras, in the van, in the cell, in my room, going through the house, outside or in the driveway and all throughout my time. I doubt there would be a need to edit it down. I'm also quite scared of what other equipment they might buy with everyone else's unspent money, their own profits of this company and out of their own pocket just for fun. Maybe even supplied body cams from Bob's work could be handed out. although i can't possibly know if they would do more or less because of the cameras. I am sure they would have experiences with cameras turned off, or faced away so that only audible could be heard.

[noarmgr]

It was a very difficult choice but I finally decided, out of the 75 I will use 69.

First of all in the team that kidnaps me, the team leader will be Zack (16) because he is dominant and knows how to make decisions

The van driver will be Mike (10) because Mike is quite passive so this role suits him perfectly

To prevent me from screaming during the brutal capture, if it is a gag in the hand I choose Hunter (11), being a big muscular quarterback I suppose that his hands are big and sweaty however if it is a gag other than whatever it is I choose Joey (10)

The specialist of the restriction of my team will be Brody (13) I think that Brody's brutality can be a plus

The attentive watchdog will be Chris (9) this role suits him well, moreover if ever something goes wrong Chris can help

And finally, without any particular role, if Hunter is chosen to keep me silent I absolutely want Joey to be part of the team and vice versa, if Joey is chosen I want yout as well Hunter. Even if the person I want the most is Joey!

[Tsuhaya]

Well, I took some time thinking about my options and reflected on the real issues of a kidnapping, of my kidnapping! In a scenario where I would be kidnapped, choosing guys based on preference or without thinking it through would be a mistake, since I'm a fairly muscular guy, even though I'm shorter than most of our mercenaries. Taking me down in a non-consensual kidnapping wouldn't be easy.

The Leander - Mitch (18): He's my first choice. He'll be the leader of the team. He's proven multiple times to be a responsible guy with immense youthfulness for his age, so I believe leading a kidnapping wouldn't be a challenge for him. He's sadistic and knows how to provoke a victim, as well as how to keep things under control in this type of situation. His medical experience would also ensure that everything goes smoothly in terms of my physical health, after all, we want a kidnapping without any damage to the package, which in this case is me.

Gag Expert - Nick(16) : Coming in next, we have the first dominator introduced to us in this universe, number 1. My choice for him is simple: he'll be responsible for holding me down during the kidnapping and the specialist in gag, while someone ties me up. Nick has more muscles than me, he's stronger and bigger, which makes him perfect for physically restraining me and silencing me with his huge hands while his accomplices do the rest of the dirty work. I know, you might be thinking I'm crazy for choosing the guy with the worst foot odor to handle my gag, but I'm being realistic. A smaller athlete than Nick would have trouble containing me; he's the most sensible choice.

Restraint expert - Ryan (13): As expected, Ryan is on another one of my lists. This was an easy and obvious choice. He'll be the specialist in restraints, given his vast experience with ropes and containing a victim. He's a solid choice, quick, athletic, smart, and even somewhat sadistic to keep me in line.

Guard-dog/Jailer - Brody(13): This athlete has the necessary personality to be a good jailer. He has a malicious and dirty mind to impose his will and keep me entertained, whether in a good way or not. He wouldn't hesitate to humiliate and degrade me to keep me compliant. He is without a doubt a perfect choice for this role.

Van driver/Support - Brad (14): Last but not least, we have our van driver, Brad. He's a solid athlete in almost every aspect, and it's no surprise that he's worth 14k. He might not be S+, but he's definitely an A+, maybe even an S-. I decided to put him in this position so he can be free to provide support wherever needed. He's smart and astute, with experience in practically everything: containment, gag, fighting, kidnapping, and even as a secondary jailer, he would be useful. We can say he's worth every penny invested. Despite his problematic history, we're not choosing a boyfriend but a kidnapper, and he meets the requirements.

With this, I spend 74 out of my 75 available points. My decisions were based on a real kidnapping scenario, where these guys together could dominate, gag, transport, and keep me in captivity without any problems. Each one was chosen as the best to handle me personally in the roles they were assigned.

[bondagefreak]

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* POINTS BREAKDOWN *

FOR ALL THE NERDS OUT THERE

STRENGTH & SIZE MODIFIERS
This category not only accounts for a mercenary's raw strength but also his size advantage.
Eg: Big Mike is quite brawny and possesses much strength (+3) but his huge size earns him a massive bonus, allowing him to max out in this particular field. Below are a few examples of the STRENGTH & SIZE breakdown.


NEUTRAL TO LIGHT ADVANTAGE
+0 ------------------------------------PHIL
+1 ------------------------------------JOSHUA

MODERATE TO LARGE ADVANTAGE
+2 ------------------------------------ANDREW, BLAKE
+3 ------------------------------------RYAN, BRAD, KYLE, JOEY, MATT

HUGE TO MASSIVE ADVANTAGE
+4 ------------------------------------COREY, BRODY
+5 ------------------------------------SHAWN, MITCH, BOB, ZACK
+6 ------------------------------------BIG MIKE, NICK


While important, STRENGTH & SIZE do not singlehandedly translate to combat/brawl effectiveness. SPEED, AGILITY, STAMINA & TRAINING all factor in as well. Big Mike carries a massive advantage (+6) due to his great strength and towering size, but it wouldn't be far-fetched to assume that he could quite handily be wrestled down by several of his +3/+4/+5 counterparts.

Nick was always stated as having slightly more upper body strength than Zack (even though both are the same size) but it was also clearly established that Zack possessed greater stamina and leg strength, leaving both of them on par with each other.

Brad's ability to stand up to Nick and hold his own when the two of them turned to violent blows in Book III of BOUND & GAGGED IN A SLEEPING BAG is a good example of how STRENGTH & SIZE does not necessarily equate to combat effectiveness. Nick came out of the altercation bloodied and bruised. The fight might've turned out differently had his cousin not been there to intervene.

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* POINTS BREAKDOWN *

FOR ALL THE NERDS OUT THERE

SPEED, AGILITY & DEXTERITY MODIFIERS
Self explanatory. This field accounts for a mercenary's nimbleness, athleticism, running speed and ability to perform intricate tasks. Eg; complex ropesmanship, lockpicking.

NEUTRAL TO LIGHT ADVANTAGE
+0 ------------------------------------BIG MIKE
+1 ------------------------------------MITCH, NICK, BOB

MODERATE TO LARGE ADVANTAGE
+2 ------------------------------------CHRIS, SHAWN, BRODY, HUNTER, ANDREW, ZACK
+3 ------------------------------------JOSHUA, PHIL, RYAN, BRAD

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* POINTS BREAKDOWN *

FOR ALL THE NERDS OUT THERE

EXPERIENCE MODIFIERS
This category accounts for the mercenary's relevant overall experience. Relevant experiences include (but are not limited to); actual kidnappings, forcible arrests, heavy-handed takedowns, gang/group hazings, imposition of gags/handgags, handling of professional and unprofessional restraining materials, ropemanship skills, etc.

All twenty mercenaries have some experience in the field, but only two have regularly been called upon (due to their line of work) to forcibly arrest, detain and restrain individuals/criminals/arsonists. For examples of the breakdown, see below:


NEUTRAL TO LIGHT ADVANTAGE
+0 ------------------------------------NONE
+1 ------------------------------------PHIL, JOSHUA

MODERATE TO LARGE ADVANTAGE
+2 ------------------------------------JOEY, KYLE, MATT, COREY
+3 ------------------------------------ANDREW, ZACK, RYAN, SHAWN

HUGE TO MASSIVE ADVANTAGE
+4 ------------------------------------NICK
+5 ------------------------------------BOB, MITCH

[thespy]

Okay, let's see what I can come up with; I need a good balance of manliness and playfulness, if I'm going to get kidnapped I want to make sure to enjoy every single minute of it.

Team Leader - BOB (17): Bob has the necessary skills and energy to command respect and is a natural-born leader, strong and determined yet soft and caring, all great qualities for a leader, plus he has more than enough experience in the realm of restraining and manhandling guys, plus he packs quite a punch in the stench department.

Driver - ANDREW (12): Driving requires agility, which I'm translating into someone somewhat slim and fit, that can easily run to the van and get it going, be quick and attentive and have a clear mind, and I think Andrew might be the guy for the job... and extra set of hands in case of any batches on the road, plus medical tape is quite good for tying or shushing someone.

The Restraint Specialist - ZACK (16): Well, this one was harder than I thought, but I'm going with good ole Zack, he has the necessary experience to quickly bind someone so they are unable to escape to later take the time to properly tie em up if need be.

The Silencer - BIG OLE MIKE (10): Well need I say more, he is a big guy he has the guns and strength necessary to shush anyone and render them immobile while Zacky ties the ropes around em.

The Guarddog - HUNTER (11): Being the lookout is no easy fit, you have to be aware of your surroundings and plan ahead any possible route or plan, also you need to take care of your pet (me), and I think who better than our jock Hunter. his quite demeanor and scout background will come in handy.

Final Check 66/75. that leaves me with 9 bucks to play around or maybe add a few wild cards in the mix, as a new mercenary? a punishment? a way out? who knows, will see what the company has in plan for us.

[bondagefreak]

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POLL HAS BEEN REMOVED AS IT WAS GARNERING MORE VOTES THAN THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.

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A POLL HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE TOP OF THIS THREAD

IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR CREDIT COSTS & YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCES,
WHO DO YOU THINK WOULD MAKE THE MOST EFFECTIVE KIDNAPPER?
SCROLL UP TO THE TOP OF THE THREAD & VOTE!

[Pup Wingletang]

A kidnapping venture with @bondagefreak and @volobond at the helm - we're all screwed. Somehow I imagine @bradstick is the ‘silent’ partner in this enterprise if you know what I mean.

So I think my kidnapping crew would be as follows:

LEADER – there’s only one possible person I could pick to lead my kidnapping team and that would be Big Daddy NICK (16). You know he’s going to keep everybody in line and make sure that whatever terms are laid out in the kidnapping contract are followed to the letter. He’s proficient in all aspects of kidnapping.

RESTRAINT EXPERT – this would have to be ANDREW (12). I love the quiet, methodical approach he brings to tying people up, making sure every rope is in the right place, every knot is out of reach, constantly checking for signs of failure and adjusting accordingly. With Andrew in charge those ropes are never coming loose. Also good to have a trained medic on hand.

GAG EXPERT – I think I’m going to have to pick ZACH (16) for this position. We know he and Nick are a great combination but Zach definitely brings a few more mind games to the table. His big, leather clad hands will keep me quiet initially before he finds something better to fill my mouth with and convinces me to open up for it.

JAILOR – I’m going for JOSHUA (8) on this one with full-on Stockholm Syndrome likely by the end of my captivity. I think he’d be attentive but hard to manipulate. He definitely keep himself and me entertained although I suspect I’d be a sexually frustrated mess by the end of it. I also feel we could have a some decent conversations if there where periods where I was gagged and who wouldn’t want to look at that for 5 days. Even better, he might cause trouble and end up a captive alongside me.

VAN DRIVER – anyone can drive the van so I’m going to use this position to bring RYAN (13) along to the party. Who can resist that cheeky wink? With him, Zach and Josh about there won’t be any time to get bored.

With the main roles filled I believe I’ve spent 65 credits (16+12+16+8+13) which gives me plenty of scope for a final member. Disappointingly, Hunter is just out of my price range. Blake is tempting but I just don’t know enough about him yet. So let’s go for:

LOOSE CANNON – the one and only skater boy PHIL (8). He’s a complete wild card but I think there’s enough muscle around to keep him mostly in check and if he causes too much trouble it’ll be fun watching the others take him down.

That brings my total to 73 credits. With the remaining 2 credits I’d like to request that they bring along a sleepsack, muzzle and any other puppy accessories they think might be necessary.

As a side note, the nerd in me very much enjoyed reading through the discussions on what categories to use and how the scores should be weighted and assigned. I’ve just finished reading ‘Around The World In 80 Games’ by Marcus du Sautoy, a great book exploring the history, psychology and mathematics behind various games from around the world, so it was very timely. Many thanks to all those who contributed.

[ChairBoy]

This may be my personal bias but I think bob would make a great kidnapper? My second was Mitch but he may giggle and laugh but bob knows the job that needs to be done. He will do it and do it excessively to assure success

[Footsub123]

Here's my list:

1. Team Leader: Shawn - 13
2. Van Driver: Ryan - 13
3. Gag Specialist: Brad – 14
4. Restraint Specialist: Andrew – 12
5. Jailor: Phil – 8
6. Extra – Chad - 13

I decided on these guys mainly because I find them all attractive and they'd be sufficient enough at kidnapping me. Shawn can be the leader because he's not stupid, and all he has to do is get the guys together in a simple plan to kidnap me. I'm not strong or buff, I'm fairly weak and lanky so when the leader, the gag, and restraint specialist are all together, 3 vs 1, it'd be easy for them to subdue me. Brad is really strong and mean so he'd be great keeping me quiet whilst Andrew used his amazing rope tying skills to tie me up. Both Shawn and Brad could hold me down whilst he goes to town.

Andrew is hot, everyone who knows me here knows I like him the most. He can put me in his restraint chair.

Ryan is the van driver, I feel like he'd be fast and sneaky and could charm anyone who'd approach the van, like any cops of traffic wardens.

Phil can be the jailor and keep me company with his torments and since I'm already bound and gagged, he doesn't need to be overly strong.

I had extra points/credits so I chose Chad as well to be another jailor or person who helped abduct me with the kidnappers.

All of them have massively stinky feet, well most of them do, Shawn, Andrew, Phil and Chad are toxic whereas the other guys are still pretty bad and I have a feeling that in their spare time, they'd force me to smell just by being bound/gagged in their proximity.

Total credits - 73/75 (Guess you were right sir @bondagefreak !

[Bradstick]

A kidnapping venture with @bondagefreak and @volobond at the helm - we're all screwed. Somehow I imagine @bradstick is the ‘silent’ partner in this enterprise if you know what I mean.

Here at Bondagefreak's "Without a Trace Pest Removal" we pride ourselves on having not only the best kidnappers but the best gear for all kidnapping needs. As a stakeholder, I see to it personally every piece of gear is tested before entering the field, though I usually don’t get a choice in what I am testing at any given time!

IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR CREDIT COSTS & YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCES,
WHO DO YOU THINK WOULD MAKE THE MOST EFFECTIVE KIDNAPPER?

I ended up voting Brad in the poll. None of the heavy hitters like Nick and Zack would be bad choices and were some of the top contenders against Brad. What but Brad above the others was his total brutality. It takes multiple guys to take him down so stopping him would be difficult. He also is a serious sadist when it comes to his prey, he would not give a second consideration to the victims plight.

As for why I didn’t vote Bob or Mitch, I don’t think those old geezers have what it takes to keep up with Nick, Zach or Brad. If either one or both would like to prove me wrong, I would be happy to see them in action…preferably against myself.

[Pup Wingletang]

A kidnapping venture with @bondagefreak and @volobond at the helm - we're all screwed. Somehow I imagine @bradstick is the ‘silent’ partner in this enterprise if you know what I mean.

Here at Bondagefreak's "Without a Trace Pest Removal" we pride ourselves on having not only the best kidnappers but the best gear for all kidnapping needs. As a stakeholder, I see to it personally every piece of gear is tested before entering the field, though I usually don’t get a choice in what I am testing at any given time!

I wouldn't expect it to be any other way! Your dedication to the cause is much appreciated.

[Tsuhaya]

Bob! He's worked with this. Containing criminals by force is a big proof that he knows how to kidnap someone if needed. Plus, he's massive! And even with his size, cops are trained to be quick if necessary. All that police training is enough for him to be above the others.

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I'll keep an eye out for the contract in the post!

[Ropelover98]

Hello Sir, here is my application…

Mitch (18p) as leader, as fire fighter He must be good at coordinating and staying calm, so He is the logic choice in my opinion Sir

Nick (16p) as the driver, i choose Him because he is very responsible and They need a good driver behind the wheel while the others are busy with me, and im sure once W/we arrived at the hideout He will play with me too..

Andrew (12p) as tying specialist and medic, He will make sure im tied up cruelly tight while its still safe! Plus i find Him just incredibly hot Sir

Ryan (13p) as handgag specialist, as stepbro He is the hottest and i just like Him very much, just want His hand around my mouth Sir

Brody (13p) obviously as jailor, He is strict and cruel and thats what i need when i feel scared.

[Subboi]

Here’s my team:

- Leader: officer Bob (17) as he’s a professional policeman and a natural leader
- Van driver: let’s put Shawn (13) he’s clever and can help with an extra pair of hand if the victim fights back
- Restraint expert: Nick (16) he’s stronger than any add his calm approach to tying his victim will go a long way. He can cover for Zack
- Handgag expert: Zack (16) his hands are big and he’s twisted enough to convince you that smothering is essential. He can also cover for Nick as needed
-Jailor: Corey (11) his got all the basics and this could be an opportunity to build experience

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Special thanks to @Socksbound @Bradstick @LittleGagged13 @4toes @squirrel @Starcomet @Guardianbound @socjuc @gag1195 @sock slave boy @Stormee @ChairBoy @noarmgr @Tsuhaya @thespy @Pup Wingletang @Footsub123 @Ropelover98 @Subboi for participating and submitting your answers. Going over them has been quite fun, not to mention insightful.

HERE ARE THE FIVE MOST IN-DEMAND FINALISTS

ANDREW- ZACK - NICK - BRODY - BOB

HONOURABLE MENTIONS TO MITCH, BRAD & RYAN, WHO WERE CLOSE BUT DID NOT MAKE THE CUT

[Bradstick]

HERE ARE THE FIVE MOST IN-DEMAND FINALISTS

ANDREW- ZACK - NICK - BRODY - BOB

First would like to mention that the new profile pic and banner look great!

Second, I am surprised how many votes Brody got. He is a relatively new character yet gathered a large amount of votes. Of the five, he is the only one that really surprised me. Seems he is rather popular, I know he is one of my favorites!

[bondagefreak]

First would like to mention that the new profile pic and banner look great!

Hey buddy-boi. I'll be sure to pass your compliment on to Zack. I'm sure he'll be flattered

As for Brody, indeed I find myself being as surprised as you. Even those readers who harbour a serious loathing for Phil (@Stormee immediately springs to mind) apparently find Brody irresistible. I'm guessing this mostly has to do with appearances, what with readers unintentionally being more lenient towards those they find physically attractive. The human mind works in mysterious ways.

But yes, looks aside, Brody benefits from his recency. Phil and Brad (both of whom were every bit if not more ruthless) are undoubtedly further back in the average reader's memory. Still, Brody would be an excellent choice for this particular scenario. He's definitely one of the more solid choices and comes with good value for his cost.


Ryan & Brad, unsurprisingly enough, both scored on par with eachother. I'm almost certain that both would've been even more competitive in this exercise had they been fresher in the minds of the readers and featured more recently. Still, they did well.

Andrew coming out at number one may seem surprising at first glance. He's tall and solid enough, but I think what really sets him apart here is his ropeworking skill, his paramedic training, his attention to detail, his cool-headedness and his relatively low cost. I'm not surprised about this result. He's always had a large fan base. He brings quite a bit to the table, especially for his modest cost.


Not much to say about Zack, Nick & Bob. Their popularity in this particular contest was to be expected given what we know of them. All three would be seriously lethal in such a scenario. All three of them are extremely brawny and all three are highly skilled.


At first glance, Mitch's underperformance may seem a bit shocking seeing as how he'd be the most suited and probably the most effective & lethal in this particular scenario. Having said that, his disadvantage is easily explicable.

Mitch is very costly, so I'm betting a lot of players were tempted to save a few points by going for one of his highly effective but less costly alternatives (Bob, Zack, Nick).

Secondly, and unlike Officer Bob, Mitch's legendary capture & restrain skills and the seriousness of his job (which not only involves potentially braving the risk of a horrendous death in order to save people, but also chasing down, arresting and forcibly detaining suspected criminals/arsonists) has only been alluded to by Ethan but never delved into. Mitch tends not to share the grim details of his job with his younger son Ethan, so we were never truly shown what serious & professional Mitch would actually be like.

Bob benefits from having been the main dominant in a story that revolves around harsh disciplinary methods and strict non-consensual bondage. Mitch, on the other hand, has only been featured in far lighter and more leisurely settings (at home with his sons or out camping with his buddies). The only glimmers we've gotten of Mitch in BEAST MODE was in Easy Prey 4, when he bundled his near-hypothermic son up and later physically wrestled down, forcibly tied up and gagged his fellow firefighter Eric. But those scenes already date a couple of years and can easily be forgotten. And even then, they were cast in a far more leisurely and playful mood than the story Bob was cast in.

All that to say Mitch's underperformance, even as arguably the most lethal mercenary of the lot, is somewhat justifiable.