Can I Survive the Impossible Zomboid Start?

We undertake the Project Zomboid CDDA challenge "A Very Bad Day" with all the negative traits (except deaf for obvious reasons). An impossible start? As always, this is the beta Build 41 version of Project Zomboid.
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0:00 Intro
0:23 Day 1
5:00 Day 2
9:12 Day 3
13:06 Day 4
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[@ambiguousamphibian]

FYI **This is the Build 41 IWBUMS beta branch of Project Zomboid available here: projectzomboid.com/blog/content/uploads/2019/10/iwbumshowto-768x486.gif I've been putting off this challenge for awhile - perhaps the most difficult version of the CDDA start aside from sprinters. Want more?

[@NickiZin]

Yes please, o love when you do a series about project zomboid, do it for everyone!

[@VoidsEternalAbyss]

🌟 Rimworld 🌟 videos 🌟

[@Harkwoodgaming]

Your project Zomboid videos are always a pleasure dude.

[@PortalPottyMan]

PZ Playthroughs are where the poetry really comes out, would love a series of this!

[@YakitoriQueen]

yes please!!

[@reginaldsafety6090]

"Ugh, feeling weak!" **takes a swig off of his salt shaker** "Better."

[@ieshi23]

he had low blood pressure

[@ilovehumongoushonkers]

It's like salt tablets for runners. Gotta get them electrolytes. The guy probably just sweats too much from all of that panicking.

[@ambiguousamphibian]

But haven't you tried it yet? ;)

[@theshadows1416]

​@@ambiguousamphibian CK3

[@CHloE748]

@@ilovehumongoushonkers I didn’t know that was a thing

[@charlieb4554]

I just love the idea of an old, sick and injured drunk man while his house is on fire getting a mug from the cupboard and getting some water

[@reinodeforaminia8322]

Yes it only gets better when he is waiting for the fire to die sitting in the bathroom

[@PENTAGRAMMAINCOMM]

“This is fine.”

[@ozymandiasramesses1773]

"I need to sober up and sit on the toilet."

[@Cloud43001]

lets not forget all of the minus traits, most likely that isn't even his house and he doesn't even remember where he is or where he has been for the last few nights.

[@chinois11]

Stay hydrated.

[@shadowlord1418]

This start is the literal "this is fine" meme it has the mug and everything

[@BloodFox49]

Oh my god you're right. How did I not notice this earlier?!

[@blueberrymuffin4627]

I really liked the minor bluescreen AA's brain went through when the first zombie he killed had a watch

[@aperturescienceguy2737]

Gerald Williams' curse of not finding a watch will not be present

[@notlikely4955]

@@aperturescienceguy2737 Thing is the curse is still hanging around - Gerald wanted a digital clock to have the date, and Young Tuck's initial find was an analog watch :P

[@pagansbasin6657]

At this point, I’m convinced this philosopher can survive any start just by his sheer willpower and wisdom

[@VoidsEternalAbyss]

True 😂

[@MADMAX-rw7jx]

😂😂😂 lolx

[@jaxblonk5127]

Froglosopher, if you will.

[@Leo-yn4eh]

Lol you only see amphibian as a pro if you're a noob. This game is kindergarten tier unless you play with sprinters with tough and superhuman strength zombies and having extremely rare loots.

[@jaxblonk5127]

@@Leo-yn4eh completely irrespective of your stance on his talent in playing the game, he is quite literally a pro player because he is getting paid in AdSense money to play it, though I recognize full well that's pedantic of me. And hey, it's not like AA is unaware of what you're stating himself, and he outright confesses he's by no means a high level player, just one with a bit of experience over all these years of it. It's how he started his channel, at the end of the day, so he holds it in high esteem. Preaching to the choir aside, howdy-doodle ya do? Have any stories from your own gameplay?

[@brotherrastamus4676]

Young tuck will carry the hopes and dreams of us all on his back like a heavy sack

[@Naccarat]

He can't even carry a mug though. But I have faith he will get there

[@xanatar3009]

like the crushing weight of a can opener he can no longer bear

[@sasalx]

That would be why he can't carry much more. He's already mentally over encumbered.

[@zara6854]

*Heavy Ball Sack

[@Sterl500]

One of my grandparents died from scratching himself on a tree. He was a tough SOB, so it was really surprising. If I remember correctly, the wound got infected with a fungus that lived on the bark and turned gangrenous, which ultimately killed him. If your immune system is shot (from being old or immunocompromised) or busy with something else like a nasty cold, it's entirely plausible to die from something that seems so insignificant. Mother nature is always trying to kill you, and Zomboid mostly captures that matra.

[@zantanzuken]

well.. in that case, it wasn't the scratch, it was the fungus. but yes, as tough and sturdy as human beings can be, falling from multiple story buildings and living (or even in a couple cases, falling from skydiving without a parachute and surviving), you can just as easily trip and bonk your head on the floor and die.

[@tthis5299]

@Rusty Howe but nature dev been lazy lately. He still hasnt nerfed humans as they have abused game mechanics and are ruining the game for other players

[@tthis5299]

@Rusty Howe any idea what it might be.

[@Blue-ke5sb]

Did you get revenge on the tree at least?

[@vlader1743]

@@Blue-ke5sb good question, did hr avenge hid grandpa?

[@evilcreature_0435]

"we can bring this can TO the can opener" I'm fucking dying lol

[@hugoguh1]

the can opener was obviously important

[@mikaross4671]

"We gotta fight for us soup!" i was deeead

[@SneakyDingo]

i've just been rewatching the tale of Gerald Williams, will this be another story for the ages? I eagerly await the journey we are about to embark on!

[@heinyhxc]

It really is wild I just rewatched the Gerald Williams saga like last week and here we are again with a glorious return

[@NotRosyRose]

I just finished watching the Worm Man playthrough, this is amazing.

[@umdadvocate]

Howdy, Gerald Williams here! Glad you enjoyed my journey!

[@wault6027]

Yes! I would love an another story for the ages.

[@lilflob]

@@umdadvocate wat?

[@Botan-VEVO]

the unrivaled wisdom of a philosopher matched with the inability to read is an interesting combination

[@sabinasabino141]

Well, Socrates, if I remember correctly, rather famously hated books. Books, in his view, were turning the kids of his day into weaklings that couldn’t remember stuff, instead relying on the written word. “All these kid’s nowadays with their damm books”.

[@evandierker2272]

@@sabinasabino141 I also came here to say this lol. He frequently berated Plato for taking notes

[@123TeeMee]

@@sabinasabino141 Writing was perhaps the most disruptive technology bar farming, much more than the latest smart fish bowl or whatever. It gave many benefits obviously, mostly the ability to save and distribute knowledge to people and administrate stuff, but also came with the fact that people started writing notes and stuff, and its something we aren't evolved for. Google says someone claims note taking does make you specifically forget what you're writing. Perhaps we are still learning ways we must regulate our own usage of the technology of writing, lest we suffer as we have done with many other technologies.

[@cathalmolloy2002]

@@123TeeMee That's literally the opposite though. Writing something down reinforces it

[@jek__]

@@cathalmolloy2002 in an isolated vacuum sure, but taking notes can often distract people from actually listening

[@gauntlettcf5669]

"We can use the heat of the burning bodies that are chasing us to save us from the cold" Well, that's pretty metal if you ask me 😂

[@folly_ah_duh]

I've been doing the CDDA start nonstop for the last few weeks and I noticed a few things some people might find useful: 1. If you can find enough towels in the first house, drying yourself will avoid the sneezing for long enough to find clothes 2. The groin damage/infection isn't lethal after removing the glass and bangaging. It's not worth it to prioritize over getting rid of the sneezing (getting warm, dry and decently fed) 3. Using Shift + Scroll Wheel in the inventory menus is the fastest way of traversing containers. This will make raiding kitchens much much faster There's more knowledge to impart but these three will probably be the most helpful to yall

[@jeremycheney142]

Or you could use the pick up option to look for containers with items

[@theycallmedoorway9913]

or you could just pause the game while you're looking through the item lists

[@user-uy8ff2dq8c]

the third tip is overall useful in all situations. as a new player I thank you for this

[@HeronLikesStuff]

yo the original impossible start is what got me into your videos! im so pumped for this. keep truckin along AA

[@MrPink-cn5rr]

Same here he truly is the most Engaging to listen to and watch

[@Skullzi]

Pro tip: Use the click to move function when going through trees. Your character will automatically travel the path where they won't get caught on branches, usually.

[@badxradxandy]

This is the way

[@Tio_Zaki]

as they say "came for the gameplay, stayed for the many philosophical sayings" Good content as always, i just download the game and i am having a blast and by that i mean i have died more that 5 times already, still only found this game because of this channel

[@williamcooper7217]

If it helps, I just downloaded the game and imo the non-beta build is just a tad easier but it still has a lot of the same core gameplay.

[@skeletonjanitor]

I wanna download it but I’m a poor little italian :(

[@3aber_Al_Sabeel]

And say: "Oh lord, I ask thee not for a light load,But for a strong back"

[@drewinsur7321]

"the true human strenght resides in meditation, letting go of stress, to be mentally well. or buy a bench press, and a good set of dumbells" Marcus Gains Aurelius - Meditations

[@americankaiser2207]

A watch just a few minutes after game start, Gerald Williams is SEETHING.

[@memelord1795]

-Hey I've seen this one! -What do you mean you've seen it? Its brand new

[@Pr1vateLime]

ive been waiting for this one! >:3

[@plasmashade6339]

Hark! Could another collab be brewing?

[@Ichorizor]

I can't tell if it is an edit, or a perfect take, but the way that you say "enormous pile of garbage" twice in a row in near-identical fashion is amazing

[@GameMaster136]

Considering Young's long list of negative qualities about himself I suppose it isn't all that surprising that this run starts with him black out drunk. The surprising part is that he managed to lift the bottle to begin with.

[@midlifecrisi]

He sneezed, dropped the bottle on the floor and fell into it under the weight of his clothes. This is also how he got the glass in his leg.

[@DONKINDONUTS]

@@midlifecrisi Crotch* I'm pretty sure this start has you fall genitals-first into some glass lmao

[@FennyFenFen]

Gerald Williams and Worm Man are finally one

[@technicalrav3n]

Ah yes, Another perfectly packed package of poetic gameplay. Perfect for a pristine afternoon.

[@sidoniegabrielle269]

i love the antidepressants effect in this game bc i know there’s a limit to realism and this game does an INSANELY good job of challenging those limits with every tiny detail. including medically - they even include BETA BLOCKERS as an object, something i’ve never heard discussed outside of mentally ill circles or by folks with blood pressure issues, but i truly hope they don’t change the antidepressants thing to become realistic because it is so funny to imagine just chomping down zoloft like it’s a thing of mini m&m’s and boom your sadness just leaves for awhile, no bad effects nor further effort needed.

[@jayjayjumper1026]

I've seen one of your videos on PZ about a week ago...and I'm totally in love with the game. Also your narrative style and voice are awesome, keep it up m8

[@poisonmantis4191]

when does he stop trying these in project zomboid and post a video titled "can i survive the worst possible start in the canadian rockies" or something

[@ambiguousamphibian]

Say, you're one of those idea guys, aren't you?

[@poisonmantis4191]

@@ambiguousamphibian mr unidentifiable amphibious creature please do not go out into the rockies with project zomboid bad traits. there are bears and also no wifi

[@johnmorrell3187]

If you got a satellite phone and live streamed it that would be better

[@Solyolvimir]

The start of a new channel, Salacious Survivor-Man.

[@bdijkstra1982]

Also please don't stay in burning buildings, the smoke will kill you.

[@snekans554]

What a wonderful evening to listen to that buttery smooth "Hello" meet my ears

[@hellspawn4083]

I like your profile picture

[@snekans554]

@@hellspawn4083 Happy to know you enjoy best purple snek

[@madladsans9679]

I can hear this dudes voice as audio logs in a Resident evil game

[@TheLastScamp]

It's great that on the same day last week, both Sips and Callmekevin put out a video of project zomboid, and both of them said watching you made them want to play this again.

[@brotherzero]

"My jubilation is intense!" Lost it

[@von...]

how many tries did this take? also, can you assure me that Gerald Williams is ok? its been a month since our last assurance in the comments

[@diseabronx5075]

Man I cannot tell you how many times I tried the Worm man run with a CDDA start, I’m glad to see someone actually good at the game knock it out.

[@mktj1]

Standing in the bathroom looking at the kitchen: "good lord what is happening in there!?"

[@ethandonovan8368]

Alternative video title: creating max suffering for someone already in a bad situation

[@ThisIsKetchu]

"why am I still cold, there's few gentlemen on fire" xD

[@dexsimon8192]

The sheer sound of Eric satie, gymnopedie, makes me so nostalgic and illustrate the absolute quality of these videos

[@hatasanity]

Two 'frabjous days' in one video? Such greatness!

[@caged3249]

I've been binging pretty much all of your old series after finding you a few days ago. Amazing to see how much your content has evolved yet kept the same core. Looking forward to whatever comes next

[@thispleasesthen.u.t.8334]

Damn he found an even harder start

[@jayfight1]

Hey, hey, hey AA! I just started watching your stuff just a couple weeks ago, and have been slowly going through all of your content on the channel and absolutely adoring it. You've got a really fun energy, and I've loved seeing your video editing style shift over time from long Let's Play style to these tightly edited masterpieces. You do great work and I'm glad to get to see more stuff from you! Also, if you're ever looking for more colony sim-like games (I know, I know, this is a Zomboid video, but hey, you take what you can get), Songs of Syx might be up your alley. Like a freeform city-builder, except you can also enslave your entire population and pick targets to genocide. You know, normal city-builder stuff. Great video as always, keep up the good work, and stay sexy, Ambiguous Amphibian.

[@psychoh7329]

Aa: Cdda "Heavy breathing" AA: WITH ALL THE NEGATIVE TRAITS "Impossible"

[@Wolf-kx8li]

i love the way you narrate these, its actually the whole reason i was kept so enthralled by your videos i basically started to binge watch them, i can't wait to see what lies in store for later on

[@tyropanic]

I'm very curious about this game, recently found your videos due to KZbin's Recommended Tab and it actually showed me something worth while keep up the great content mate. 👍

[@starichu9427]

Meanwhile I can’t survive playing default zomboid.

[@GuacJohnson]

This has always been my fav series of yours! Thank you for taking another gander at it!

[@slimothyjames4577]

I decided to watch this video on a whim. I didn't have high expectations, but your narration has been the highlight of my day while I've been sick. Glad I found your channel! Keep it up.

[@santiagosancho2317]

I've never played this game but I cant believe how complete it is... you literally get cuts with branches from walking in the woods

[@badxradxandy]

It's jank and still an open beta after a decade

[@Phrate]

@@badxradxandynah it's good

[@badxradxandy]

@@Phrate with mods and tweaking settings yeah I agree with you. Base game needs polishing. Looking forward to their next updates.

[@oddtomato1049]

I like how the illiterate mistake of nature is presented as well spoken and calm in his mind.

[@Kingsly9802]

I just marathoned the Worm Man play through like 3 days ago, and here I am seeing his rebirth.

[@iamnotawesome227]

This takes me back to the simple days of Gerald Williams, the greatest hero. Edit: I miss your soothing rain outros. Always kept me at peace while rocking my baby at 3 am.

[@smolbutdedly2822]

Hey man I just wanted to thank you, I got myself and my boyfriend hooked into this game by watching your videos and now it’s our thing. Really appreciate the work you put into your videos and love to see to how fast your channel is growing :)

[@rinner2801]

I've been with PZ since day one, and it's fantastic to see it still getting so much well deserved love. In fact, This is ecstacy.

[@TheDemonAscended]

“For god sake, everyone get away from me.” Never related so much to such a quote.

[@lokrokpl2842]

Your project zomboid videos are so calming for me, they're like some kind of therapy for bad mood

[@BlueGangsta1958]

Love the pfp

[@Platinum_Tugboat]

Im relatively new to your channel, but I seriously love your content. You're hilarious! Poor Mr. Tuck, a man who is literally near death, gathering strength from pepper and salt, who then has to wander a forest battling smoke inhalation from a raging forest fire lmao.

[@Soulsworth69]

So glad I found your channel several weeks ago. I had no idea there was a game changing build in the works for PZ. I probably would've never played the game again otherwise, and now I'm addicted again. Love your stuff man! You have such a way with words that never ceases to amuse me.

[@Hurricanekick69]

Seeing this video pop up first on my recommended this evening has gotta be the best way to end a hard day. thanks for your amazing content man, I love your project zomboid videos and the CDDA zero to hero playlist is one of my favorites! Looking forward to the next one :)

[@Scorn0027]

This is exactly the song that my spirit has yearned for. Continue to sing to me o' muse..... Thank you for the excellent content. Well done sir.

[@tyrisiustyroniusrex8322]

You are light in shining darkness AA. Through adversity and tenacity we can overcome everything. Truly I am grateful to witness your journey.

[@reginaldsafety6090]

Amen.

[@LavenderBunArt]

Another one!! So excited for this series! I loved the last ones with good ol Gerald and his successor 🥰💕💕

[@ookamiko9500]

Edit: This has been somewhat patched, you can go to the sleep menu on the bed just before you sleep to store another context menu. You can only stack sleep menus inside a vehicle. You can cheat the sleep system, once you get to the "Are you sure you want to sleep Yes/No" sleep dialogue box, click the sleeping furniture again, and you can stack them to sleep as long before you go to sleep as you want without reguard to perks/panic.

[@Sleepy_Cattt]

Are you making another series out of this? I would love to see a project zomboid series again

[@Rainbow-Dash]

Have been binging Hero to Zero and vice versa the last few days, love the philosophy you throw thorugh the vid, getting calm Seth vibes from you

[@jackstailers3248]

This reminds me of our old friend Gerald Williams.

[@anthony15601]

I just wanna say thank you for showing me this game along with many others, seriously a hidden gem for me and have been playing it every chance I get

[@FishyLookinLemon]

I’ve been watching the Gerald Williams tale for the first time recently which makes me excited for this

[@RimWorldRimmer]

You should do another series as a pacifist (or make this play through even harder ).

[@r0ckbass]

I'm here because of your your PZ series as they are by far the best on youtube! So glad to see a new one! Here's to part 1 of hopefully many!

[@jimdee5319]

This is the most I have enjoyed one of your challenge runs. Thanks my dude.

[@Rex87]

00:10 654 hours feels really not much for that type of game, with your knowledge about this game I though you could have 10x more than that

[@reinodeforaminia8322]

Yea, in this tipe of game I would spect years of experience, because I take 2 years an a half to dominate MC and this game much more difficult

[@C_The_Guy]

why does the character always have to be bleeding from the crotch 💀? like, whats the context behind that?

[@JonnyRelax]

I love this channel. The wisdom and philosophy. Your videos are very relaxing to watch with very entertaining gameplay aswell

[@ReadyCrush]

Hey man I have been falling asleep to your worst start and all negative traits playlist for the last few weeks. Your content is beyond that of literally everyone I'm subbed to. If you can keep this playlist going I will personally be able to sleep EVEN BETTER then I already have. Anywho enjoy life and keep oh keeping on

[@notjohn5988]

13:36 “ah yes a car key, for a car in equally as bad condition as me” Hard cut to slowly sauntering away from a zombie, calmly, “This will require a later investigation” You my friend, have earned a new fan

[@nateryan8167]

This has been what i have been wanting to see hope for a nice long zomboid playthrough!

[@stevefox9424]

I binged the last impossible start series - now I’m going to have to wait for each episode 😩

[@user-vr7eu3mp4p]

i just bought this game today thanks to your tales of triumph and philosophy with Gerald Williams / other PZ vids that I stumbled upon whilst recklessly browsing KZbin, but thanks to all that I know happily own, one of the coolest games I've seen to date. I thank you Mr. Amphibian man

[@WhatisAPaladin]

I really love the tone of your sarcasm makes me laugh everytime. thx bro

[@cavemanbonk8320]

You got me into this game, and you post this right as I'm in the middle of binging nothing but zomboid content, including your old stuff He'll yea borther

[@chaleowin7732]

This would resemble my start in a real zombie apocalypse.

[@creepy620]

narration always on point, love it

[@freespeech3817]

Wow that is some divine level of "I will get through this no matter what" feeling. Also try "Better Literacy: A Literature Overhaul" mod that make you able to learn how to read through it takes a loooong while.

[@bridgeman1443]

The first two series of yours I watched was the CDDA and the all negative traits videos- this is heartwarming.

[@lonetelescope6171]

Absolutely loved the video! Usually I only comment if I have something more to say but just enjoyed it so much, I had to tell it

[@Papa_Mack]

This game brought me too your channel, and I am not disappointed. Keep up the awesome work!

[@amgames5638]

6:17 "I am that weak, yes... However, it's improving!" *Shows his wound has become infected without acknowledging it* XD

[@RedEarth20XDX]

Guy looks like Jason Murphy. Also this looks like everything I've wanted from an isometric survival game.

[@bad_teeth]

My joy is immeasurable and my day is made. And a watch on the first mob... good things are coming.

[@liamjamesharris]

Worm man and Gerald Williams coalesce into one being. A true man

[@toledohugojogos]

Continue with those sick challanges WP man

[@leftyaintright3426]

I can't stop binge watching these videos... keep em coming and keep up the good work! 👍

[@disponivel5581]

Man, honestly,i like so much your voice that i use some of your videos to sleep because your voice is so relaxing lol good job and great vid !!

[@Djin348]

Wonderful; thanks AA! 😁

[@oroontheheels]

KZbin suggested me multiple players doing this challenge. But I knew I simply MUST see how you will do it! And so far you are the only player who come up with the idea to hide In the bathroom form fire. Your mastery of this game is astonishing!

[@Stweak]

KZbin recommendations made me discover this game and your channel with the "worst start in project zomboid" video Happy to see a new project zomboid video, keep it up

[@ArtificialHuman1]

Me: * dies in a sandbox playthrough with all helpful stats overly maxed * This guy: *basically survives hell*

[@JM_Traslo]

Gerald Williams: An illustrious tale of a philosopher becoming a prophet. Young Tuck: Electro-Swinging his way to the base in the sky.

[@fobo3361]

Something so enjoyable about making a game as hard as it could possibly be and just trying your best