I FINALLY Played Project Zomboid [Episode #1]

[@Kawahji]

It's great to see you play one of my favorite game. there some tips for the new and returning players: -Healing is practically useless as any wound caused by a zombie could be fatal and level in healing (as of now) only make your bandage stay clean for longer and not make you heal faster. -sheet rope slowly degrade over time (like need to replace them every other week) and have the tendency to be targeted by wandering zombie making them a bad entrance/exit to your base. -Tv show start at 6000 (cooking), 1200 (carpentry) and 1800 (survival skills) for the first 5 day, I would recommend to at least see the carpentry one as it's the skill you'll need the most. -Alarms are purely random but will always activate when you expect it the least. they stop working when the blackout start. -Water and electricity stop between the first and 30th day independently of each other. -getting overweight of obese will reduce your max fitness to 9 and 8 respectively. -Gun will always bring more zombies than you have ammo. -And the boredom stat of your guy get reset the moment he start to panic aka seeing a zombie, so it's best to keep book for dealing with depression and not boredom.

[@352MoneyMan]

+1 Firearms are useless unless you have the skill. Shotguns are great for clearing an area and are good for low skill. Boredom starts to rise the second you are not in combat and are inside a building and will continue to rise which will cause unhappiness.

[@unclebuck6826]

When you got the towel out of the bathroom in the house next door and said a surprisingly useful thing my brain immediately went to Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

[@micutu2770]

The fact that i see IZ play this game, is amazing!

[@TheAmazingSnarf]

IZ in PZ. into it. you're doing great! 900 hours in Build 41, and it's entirely replaced 7d2d in my home. would love to see a 200 day series of this. post: a major overhaul (build 42) is inbound. expect new stuff, dropping of old stuff, that kind of thing.

[@adrewbateman1760]

Please do episode 2!

[@ajmaceywrites]

I’ve legit never played or watched a project zomboid but I’ve been super curious about it so I’m really excited for this series!

[@harveyzen8044]

nice to see you play to PZ, i started it 2 weeks ago.First and important thing: close door and windows behind you when you enter in a house ;)

[@patarfuifui]

Zomboid is by far my favorite zombie game ever. Glad to see you playing it!

[@OmikronTitan]

44:42 Guy going down on yah and BAM! Turns out he lied about be scratched or bitten earlier and now you're about to be a zombie instead of having a good time.

[@lmaoroflcopter]

Oh daaaamn when you see Iz almost select the best bad trait to have (obesity - you can not worry about food for a long time) and then replace it with one of the toughest to have (very underweight - you really need to get lucky with lots of food) this is gonna be fun!

[@petervanhekkenv237]

Build 42 is looking like it'll be out before the new year. A lot of new mechanics to explore.

[@labintatlo13]

The red pen can be used to make marks on your map if needed. Hope you're planning to make this a series!

[@ChromePyramid]

The most important difference between the difficulties is Survivor/Builder multi-hit is enabled where as Apocalypse it is disabled while you are re-learning the game playing with multi-hit is fine but playing without forces you to learn the ins and outs of combat much faster I highly recommend using the workshop mod "More Description for Traits" by Champy it tells you EXACTLY what traits do even showing very mild effects that some traits give that you wouldn't think of otherwise

[@hungphan5089]

Re: Your character's traits Very Underweight is a perk for masochists. 50% less melee damage and very low endurance mean you shouldn't seek fights for the first two weeks or so. Cat's Eyes are kinda redundant to me (?), maybe since I never venture out when it's dark (unless I'm using mods of some sorts). the hidden treasure here is it gives you extra forage radius, which makes your character detects stuff on the ground faster when in foraging mode. Outdoorsman is cool, cause you can walk freely in the rain, soaking wet without even catching a cold. also you get to navigate through trees with a much lower chance of getting scratched/tree branches poking holes in your clothes, and some foraging bonuses too. Fast Reader: the player base is divided. some say quick reading helps you save time and get XP boosts earlier, while some say you can just speed up time. it's up to you, Prebuilt, to assess this perk. Wakeful: if you can organise your daily activities well enough, this is just the thing you need. faster recovery from tiredness and can quickly wake up to react to zomboids banging on doors. this perk will be most useful with the Security Guard profession, where you virtually need no sleep at all, but having it will help you get more done in the morning. Graceful: for the sneaky ninja. the perk to go to if you choose to quickly rumble through residential kitchens, storefronts or performing sneak kills with Short Blade weapons. effects can be amplified with Nimble. My overall rating for these random traits and the Doctor profession: 7/10. First Aid skills can be levelled up quite easily, but high levels of First Aid will help you use medicines more efficiently. Utilising knives, which cost virtually zero stamina to use, is a good strategy for Very Underweight characters. however it would take a considerable amount of time to get this mess of a healthcare worker up to fighting shape for larger towns e.g Muldraugh and West Point.

[@352MoneyMan]

Some of this is incorrect. Very underweight only takes about 2 days to get rid of, more if you don't eat often enough. The bad part of being underweight is the less fitness, because being at 3 will "automatically" give you underfit which makes your fitness awful - you can take fit trait with being very underweight though. Wakeful does not changed how much sleep you need, it changes how long it takes for you to become sleepy - this also changes exertion. The purpose of nimble changes how fast you move while in combat mode, Did you mean lightfoot? First aid is useless for 99% of the game. Doctor profession is the weaker version of burger flipper, however it does changed the starting location as burger flipper tends to start you in a small mobile home while doctor almost always starts you in a big rich house.

[@hungphan5089]

@@352MoneyMan oh right, thanks for the addition. I was writing this wall of text as I tried to stay awake, which made it look like gibberish to guys with more play time than me (I got 302 hr). I'm not an advocate for the Doctor profession - I only took it once just to push myself and ended up surviving for over five months before accidentally holding E over a balcony in Louisville. fun times.

[@extrahotsauce6670]

Man this game can be brutal, can't wait to see this series and watch you learn and progress

[@NightshadeDt]

RE: Water/Electricity I believe the default setting is 0-30 days for shutoff. There's also a helpful setting to turn on for anyone wanting to pick this game up and struggling with zombies, ..I believe it's called Aim Outline? It normally only shows up with firearms, but you can set it to be on for any weapon and it helps dramatically increase your ability to handle multiple zombies- especially if you're playing with default settings where you can only hit one zombie at a time. Edit: I actually stopped just listening and look at the video and it appears that IZ has the setting on, but still, it's a useful bit for new players. Swinging too early/late can be a death sentence as well as hitting the wrong target in melee.

[@hungphan5089]

Re: RE: Water/Electricity I'd also add that new players disable water/electricity cutoff. regarding other vanilla settings for the world, the Helicopter event could be a sweet surprise if anyone wasn't prepared too. another game (not Sandbox) option I suggest for new players is to unbind the Q key. it's not the abbreviation of Quiet by any means.

[@NightshadeDt]

@hungphan5089 I worry it screws with the learning curve, but its certainly a good option for people to be aware of. I enjoy making the game challenging, but fun should always be the goal, and it can certainly be frustrating with those kind of surprises. The keybind is a great suggestion for everyone. Im very much an advocate of moving it, not just removing it, though.

[@352MoneyMan]

I disagree with aim outline being on, it causes new players to stay new. Just get good.

[@hungphan5089]

@@NightshadeDt I personally don't change the Q key cause spite, but yes binding it to another key is an option too.

[@Mustang3813]

I just bought this on stream. Been wanting to play this for years, but never had a PC. I died six minutes into the game already lol

[@hungphan5089]

then again, you should watch some PZ youtubers out there talking about tips for the game. six years has drastically changed it, so I'd try to avoid combat for the first week or so

[@DarkoLagater]

Stoked to see you play this! You can also try "Survive the Nights" if you didn't, it's somewhere between old 7d2d and Project Zomboid, at least that's the vibe I got from it.

[@Monocle13]

I just purchased this game, and im definitely excited to see u play good luck 👍

[@Rengray2]

Very cool to see this pop up on your channel! And not because I, too, am absolutely over playing 7DTD. I think your character is solid and you've got an excellent start going. The crowbar is (IMO) the best melee weapon in the game because it has so much durability. If you can get a generator and an extra fridge you're set for food until Spring just with looting. The hard part always seems to be finding the generator magazine. Roasting or baking pans allow you to make meals with meats, pots allow you to make soups/stews. I'm looking forward to seeing how you handle the helicopter....

[@bhart3321]

Yay! Hope he likes it, even I'm getting bored with his 7dtd he needs to play more stuff he might actually LIKE playing.

[@timmodudeTX]

Calling a carbonated beverage "Pop" is a regional thing, specifically the Midwestern US. I'm looking forward to more PZ from you. I've watched a few streamers play and have been interested in trying the game myself. Will probably wait for b42 before trying though.

[@YarnsmithAmber]

I really enjoyed this one! A game you aren't an expert at - kind of neat watching you find your footing. I hope we see more of these! 😃

[@aditya.khare.]

Damn 2D zombies

[@ButterPuddleonPC]

im not a pro at this game but finding TWO fanny packs is insane right off the back

[@JollywoodJoel]

right off the bat*

[@patrickaycock3655]

Obese>underweight. Food can be scarce unless you have a successful farm. Its better to have to lose weight than gain it. Temerature is a thing. The less fat you have in winter the more likely you are to die.

[@Blindbat1337]

Funny. I've never heard of this game, but I lived just west of Muldraugh, Kentucky for almost 2 years. Drove through Muldraugh everyday for work.

[@hungphan5089]

just out of curiosity, was it populated in Muldraugh when you still lived there? game has some lore about the highway getting bunched up with cars on the day the quarantine zone was set up

[@Blindbat1337]

@ Yes. This was just a few months ago that I moved. It’s populated, and the main highway in/out is named Dixie Highway. One accident and the major route is shut DOWN hard.

[@zanemordien]

Man I hate driving down the Dixie Dieway.

[@everman04131]

I really enjoyed watching this video. I hope you make this a series.

[@AnxxyTV]

hell ya! finally some PZ. enjoy it!

[@DoubleZedd6]

Not a game I see myself playing but you make it entertaining to watch/listen to! Thanks!

[@loadtoad]

This was AWESOME!! Mrs. Toad wants to watch this with me so we can watch it together from the start (after I watch it first, of course). RIBBIT!!!

[@NerdletteGaming]

I am so excited to see u trying out other things and PZ is so fun

[@TheLegitTutle]

Commenting to help. Like the new series.

[@RoeJoganShortz]

Here manifesting a rebirth hardcore series....Love your content btw

[@josephphelps5213]

Toilet paper can be used to muffle coughing and sneezing if your character gets a cold.

[@352MoneyMan]

Over 800 hours here. Build 42 just launched unstable so not sure how much as changed.. First aid only changes the durability of bandages (clean to dirty) - does nothing to healing speed. Very underweight is better than obese and is a great negative trait but is harsh early. Cats eyes is good but less noticeable since the lighting update. Dextrous is great. Fast reader allows you to read books between the tv shows for further xp gain within those skills, otherwise just speed up time. Wakeful is considered by most to be the most useful trait in the game. It does not changed how much sleep you need, but extends the time before you become sleepy. Graceful is good, sound is what attracts zeds.

[@AlexTechie]

>Build 42 just launched unstable so not sure how much as changed.. No it hasn't. They're trying to get it out before Christmas. Stop spreading lies.

[@AlexTechie]

lmfao IzPrebuilt deleted my comment for telling this guy to stop spreading lies about Build 42 being released.

[@dustinsmith608]

as far as cooking with a sauce pan. it first has to have water. after that I think you need to have either rice or pasta to put in it then you can add other items to make better food. frying pans or griddles are a bit easier as you can just add meat or veggies to it then cook it. if you end up finding fresh veggies and you have a bowl you can make a salad or fruit salad. you can keep adding things and it will give you more food, help with boadom and sadness. I think you can only add like 5 or 6 items before it no longer gives you the option. but there are spices as well that help with boardom and sadness. I also believe it gives the food more calories to help add weight. the food as well as many of the skills on here can be hard to understand how they work. oh you always have to start with the pot or pan to make better food. you can also cut up things like the ham or bread with a knife. I have a decent amount of hours in the game but to me everyone plays different. how I play isnt always how other play. so I always say have fun and play how you want. enjoy

[@Impulse725]

When you get tired (which your character is constantly) it’s harder to push them over and your weapon swings do less damage.

[@352MoneyMan]

You mean exhaustion? It's because he is constantly jogging and staying in "stealth mode," and is always staying overweight, but yeah, that's how I die.

[@Nikki13SixX]

the thing with the alarms, they go off no matter how you get into the building, it's entirely random. So the gamble is entering the house -- your method of entry doesn't matter

[@IzPrebuilt]

That's odd. Why would a burglar alarm go off if you just open your front door? How annoying.

[@Dimaf4keee]

Pretty nice video i think i am a subscriber now👍

[@3nvyMe08]

Pumped for episode 2!

[@aenema6969]

Looking forward to this series

[@bharper2011]

I love this game, I've got 700 hours in it and most of those hours are in the CDDA challenge. I strongly suggest trying that if you're into making survival games harder.

[@BigSunn0]

man, we're both barkin up the same tree.

[@Monocle13]

U can find holsters for ur pistols. They have both single and dual holsters

[@Mathew-hg9cw]

I'm liking this game so far

[@shadowdagger2]

Absolutely every build is viable. Just remember. A house is only clear when it's clear.

[@adamas4563]

Looking forward to watching your journey. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to play, be the master of your own sandbox. Try shit out and use "vanilla friendly" mods. GLHF

[@holywhatjkjk]

Vintage Story would be fun.

[@CDiepenbroek]

Shift+E to open and close curtains without opening or jumping out the window.

[@boogaa_tv9489]

Been wanting to play this game

[@nikkovalidor4890]

babe wake up, new zombie slop just dropped 😲😲😲

[@andykod77]

Yeah seen this before looks absolutely amazing wish it was on console

[@TheMilkMan905]

looking forward to it🫡

[@Andy.Smurphy]

Love this game .... enjoy .. Apocalypse is fine .. harder but fine, turn off multi hit as it makes it too easy and turn on highlight for all weapons ... take unemployed as it allows to pick the traits you want .. some negatives are easy to manage .. smoker, high thirst, slow reader, underweight .... some positives are really helpful .. outdoors man, athletic ...

[@dimatetruev5153]

Finally some real zombie game !

[@warrenlanham9088]

This should be interesting

[@mannjaeger9158]

I want more

[@AlexTechie]

It must suck trying to make a career out of one video game. Also, not a lot of job security once people get tired of that game.

[@latheos]

Do, please, continue with this. I'd much rather watch you play it than do it myself, as I have a smaller screen, and the game is too hard to read.

[@SyahmiSyahmi-xx5uk]

Let's goooo 🔥🔥

[@Branwhin]

YEEP! Well I'm definitely not taking somebody's underpants directly off their smooshed body. Especially not a zombie. Eww! I've not gotten this game yet.

[@dimatetruev5153]

Will you also play STALKER 2 if somebody buys it for you ?

[@Raven-Blackwing]

Would you reccomend this method of gaining weight in the real world?

[@IzPrebuilt]

Devouring every food item you can find will infact increase your bodyweight but always remember that rapid fluctuations in weight can have adverse health effects. Whether gaining OR losing. Always consult a doctor before ramming a tub of ice cream, a jar of peanut butter, a whole entire squid and 2 liters of orange soda product into your stomach. Frankly the 6000 or so calories involved in that would be the least of your worries that shit just isn't gonna stay down.

[@hubertop1247]

Finally

[@warrenlanham9088]

I always take smoker. It's an easy way to gain sorely needed points and a long as keep an eye out for cigarettes while looting is easy Eh. Maybe for someone that's relatively new to the game first aid could serve some kinda purpose if you are the kinda person that gets demoralized by dying a lot (you're gonna die a lot regardless). Lumberjack, fireman, and veteran are amongst the best options

[@352MoneyMan]

You only need 1 cig a day, sometimes zombies carry them but the best place for them is the gas stations, sometimes you get hundreds at a time! First aid doesn't change healing rate, only how long bandages take to become dirty

[@warrenlanham9088]

@352MoneyMan yeah the reason I mentioned first aid (possibly) heaping a newb keep from dying as much is I just don't see them keeping up with the ridiculous quantity of bandage changes... especially since they're gonna get wounded constantly lol. One of the funniest things about watching newbs play for me is watching them bust a window with nothing in their hands and then absolutely freak out Wenger they realize they're bleeding..... then jump through the window without removing the glass..... and freak out again🤣

[@352MoneyMan]

@@warrenlanham9088 But most people don't actually use the quality bandages, they just rip up some shirts and carry tons of ripped sheets. People tend to use quantity over quality, Iz had 15 ripped sheets he was always carrying, keeping those clean is useless

[@nikewilly8404]

Build review. Very underweight is bad because it has some hidden debuffs, underweight is much better, first aid is useless because, as you said, one bite is game over. All other traits except for gracefull and fast reader is meta. Fast reader is ok.

[@nikewilly8404]

also running around without pants is meta right now, just letting you know

[@Zephyranthes-23]

Very Underweight is technically a MUCH worse trait to pick over obese, since gaining and maintaining calories is a pain for quite a while early game, and it gets very debilitating once you go down a certain weight... but hey, I'm all for it. I enjoy watching how people play the game their way. I'm honestly and pleasantly surprised you didn't go sprinters for the full masochistic experience lol. At the end of the day, it all really depends on what you want to do on your run and the end goals you set for yourself, since like 7dtd, your end game is pretty much just dying (or getting bored late game). Glad to see you pick the game, PB.

[@El_Kascara_PR]

wujuuuuuu

[@kimflynn5437]

Have fun. I played Ultimate Online more than 20 years ago. Not interested in, perhaps Prince of Persia, next.

[@g76agi]

???

[@kimflynn5437]

@@g76agi Hi, I have to completely agree with your in depth and insightful point of view.

[@theritchie2173]

I'm concerned about the learning curve required for this game. Then I'm concerned that I'm concerned about the learning curve for this game - that always used to be a good thing. Having never played it some elements seem a bit clunky, but what could you expect from a game which has been in early access for 10 years? I can't imagine any kind of zombie game which has been in early access for 10 years - how can this even exist?

[@jefframsden1635]

Good God this is a boring game