Let's Play Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead Episode 15 - Jabberwock

’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.
After a short break, we return to New England to find Kirk and Mellifera on a monster hunt.
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Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead is a turn-based survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Struggle to survive in a harsh, persistent, procedurally generated world. Scavenge the remnants of a dead civilization for food, equipment, or, if you are lucky, a vehicle with a full tank of gas to get you the hell out of Dodge. Fight to defeat or escape from a wide variety of powerful monstrosities, from zombies to giant insects to killer robots and things far stranger and deadlier, and against the others like yourself, that want what you have…
Gameplay is from Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead's 2023-04-15 experimental release. Experimental builds can be found at cataclysmdda.o...
Today's music is from CO.AG, packaged with the game's CC-Sounds pack. / @co.agmusic
Also slipped Hivemind from the Dead Space OST in there, and the intro is of course from Return of the Living Dead.

[@clownofwar]

just can't enough of this series great little interactions just make the characters feel so much more real and you do a great job at it.

[@mutantwormgirl]

Thank you!

[@duncanthaw6858]

I was so starved for more after binging the previous episodes that I forced the missus to learn CDDA. Didn't honestly dare hope this'd drop any time soon

[@lekoe961]

I really like how you weaved character dialogues in between gameplay and decision making, like saying Kirk should rest up for a day then having his portrait pop up and say "nah I'm good." Really adds a lot to these characters and makes them a lot more likable than a lot of other series like this

[@X317a]

I binged watch all your videos, I love this series, I love your voice You are the reason i finally decided to put some time on learning how to play this game, thank you ! Never stop doing videos

[@mutantwormgirl]

Thanks! I am getting teriyaki when I get home, but I promise there will be more videos soon.

[@thekidkrow]

I think what I love most about this series and your approach to roleplay is how it replicates the tone of Romero's first three dead movies, especially Dawn before the bikers show up. The way things sit on a razors edge between horror/violent outburst and genuine levity. I havent seen many pieces of media in general manage to capture those same feelings and i absolutely love it.

[@Scourge24]

Whew, that was almost a very short-lived partnership. Welcome back! I can't believe how deadly Mel has gotten in melee.

[@legitimatehapp]

Im glad the series is still going strong! I wonder if Nestor worked at that mine or just happened to be passing by when he spotted the monster?

[@mutantwormgirl]

Good thinking! It's fun how these systems interact to tell stories.

[@pellunderscore]

yet another worm girl BANGER of a video poor kirk, dude cannot catch a break for more than a minute or two, but that's the apocalypse babyyyyyyyyyyy

[@arglebargle42]

Your voice is so smooth and comfy that I keep forgetting the game is about a world crushing megapocalypse.

[@josienakamura4967]

The adventure continues!!!! And with a great classic reference to start it off!!! I love the art so much btw ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Cuthawolf]

Huzzah, more C:DDA! I really like how you weave character moments into the action, like Kirk calling watch out for Snail, it really helps to pull the viewer in I think :)

[@Red-yo8en]

Haven't caught the last few episodes but I LOVE what you are doing with this series, the little character moments really go a long way. Your narration is also much more relaxed than these RPs typically are which I really appreciate. Do you narrate as you record or after the fact?

[@mutantwormgirl]

I improv the lines while recording gameplay, but I usually redo them after. I'm not very good live.

[@Talvara]

Production quality continues to be top-notch, always looking forward to the next hit and always worth the wait. The effort you put in is amazing!@@mutantwormgirl

[@NecroRevenant]

I love the intro reference. Killer movie

[@dankmeme4724]

Yessss finally a new episode of this gold

[@GODOFMAYHEM96]

Dang 24 minutes flew by real fast, already excited to see the next one tho, great work!

[@morganfarlie]

I LOVE this story. Compelling and intriguing and leaves just the right amount to my imagination to let my mind run amok. Thanks for this episode and the whole series so far!

[@jtreview7506]

Just started the video, absolutely love Mell just deciding that both were going without any input 😂

[@asahearts1]

And then he gets his arm torn up. Could potentially create drama 🤔 I also thought maybe he preferred just the two of them. 🤔

[@jtreview7506]

@@asahearts1 Lol I think he’s just like “Okay so we’ve only really just met, what are we doing now” “We’re going to go immediately hunt down a possibly terrifying monster for a guy I spoke to once” “Come again?”

[@queengames8421]

Having recently played dead space, the music kicking back in immediately put me on edge. Great episode.

[@fluffyg12]

Yeah I love the RP you’re doing here! And super glad you’re using NPC’s to their fullest! Can’t wait for more

[@lordfriedrick7911]

Jabberwocks are the new players run enders... Unless the aftermentioned Jabberwock walks into a landmine... It strangely has happened more than once to me... At least the quest giver never asks how it's dead, only wants the result...

[@shawnkerner2923]

instalments of this series are one of the things I look forward to most these days :)

[@shawnkerner2923]

Ps. That into....is a masterpiece!

[@wanderthe5th112]

I’ve been looking forward to this. Your storytelling is so great it makes the game more compelling. I started playing Cataclysm a few months after Whales’ first public release and had zero interest in any of the lore for years, until reading your screenshot LPs. Thank you for all your work on them, and for this series. Can’t wait to see how things go for this crew!

[@scoob6505]

18:18 praise helix! Notes: * character art/interactions are very cute * very cozy narration * worm girl is much better at this game than I am!

[@jamesbarantor7094]

Great series, I like the narrative aspect of it all and can't wait to see how the sotry goes from here.

[@Second-Hand-Shadow]

🎉Yeah!!!🎉 A new cataclysm video, I would be a liar if I said I wasn’t checking back every day, I’m so excited❤

[@Lord_Mung]

Seeing you put out a new video makes my day. Love the content, both long video essay style and shorter stuff!

[@DKKilion]

haha love the start! gotta love how she doesnt give him any choice, just assuming he is going to join xD great story worm girl! you and rycon are awesome to watch!

[@iamtondro3747]

I have feeling that Mel and Kirk will trauma bond and ride happily off into the sun set happy ever after ;3

[@ChrisRovers0]

Super happy to see this back.

[@tarwillow000]

might rewatch these. theyre so good

[@caster756]

Wonderful that cdda is back. I love your long-form stuff but this series is just peak cdda content

[@animarpg2970]

You have no idea the size of my stupid grin when I saw this upload! Really brigthened up a hard day!

[@Rezmic]

I've been finding myself rather excited to see your new episodes (really all your content in general) when they pop up, you're quite the storyteller.

[@LostTech-Priest]

I was worried that this series was discontinued this is a relief

[@DrakeBarrow]

OK, I literally just started with the video, and you're already making reference to arguably my favorite zombie movie of all time. That's cheating! 🤣

[@mutantwormgirl]

It's party time!

[@anoobindisguise4337]

Mines are a cool little location and I like how the desk drawers are all personalized but man they are way way too common (and there should not be random veins of lava in the modular mindshaft lol). Still it's one of the nicest places to settle in when you're a scared early game newbie survivor since they typically do not contain jabberwocks.

[@Kiba945]

I love the character interactions!

[@asturias0267]

I'm still catching up on the series, but I'm glad to see more CDDA content from you. c:

[@Inglonias]

good to see you again, Mellifera.

[@MrDragonRyan13]

Yes! I've missed these!

[@DMrLeeds]

Obiously found you from our Funger work, but I stuck around for the CDDA and you've inspired me to pick it up! Big thank you!

[@clarkispotamia]

Finally got around to watching! Loving this series so much :3

[@andreasostlund4081]

Woohoo, glad the series is continuing.

[@anonktos]

I love your cdda videos, they're always a joy to watch. Thanks for making them!

[@crimsongrain6163]

New cataclysm video from my favorite worm girl

[@siluda9255]

best cdda series on yt.

[@funky2999]

Oh Yay! I'm so giddy for more!!!!

[@TheLordSarek]

Nice series Miss Worm. Very entertaining 😄

[@deathscreton]

Havent watched this episode yet, but this series has been amazing. Looking forqard to more!

[@Illier1]

I've been waiting so long for the continuation. So good.

[@fakerthedaker15]

Despite the close call, things are going so well that I can't help but feel like a storm is brewing in the distance...

[@pigcatapult]

Making friends, making friends!

[@messypeter397]

YOOOO so happy both to see you are back with a new chapter but also that you are next doing what i was hoping you would lets gooo Love your stuff S2

[@KittyPittyMeowmeow]

Love the series! Happy to see it return!!

[@distance7721]

Woo! More CDDA! Glad to see another episode

[@Vagolyk]

Putting your foot on an unknown blob on the ground. I also like to live dangerously.

[@ime1337]

Oh that's where that line came from! Not just goatmeal

[@renniks8756]

She returns 🎉

[@TheGruspastej]

This high is worth the wait, keep it going!

[@pavelZhd]

Riot armor suit can't be repaired as a suit, but it can be disassembled into components like arm guards, leg guards and chest guard. If it's condition was not too bad you might get lucky and get all the components which you then can reassemble into full condition riot armor. But there is a chance that some peices will be not recovered on disassembly.

[@mutantwormgirl]

I think my play was a little sloppy in this episode and the next one. I noticed a few things like this during editing that might make life a lot easier in future eps.

[@pavelZhd]

@@mutantwormgirl no worry at all. C:DDA is full of those minor and non obvious things easy to miss. Also... I just love how at the end there is a demonstration how this game is evolving. Like when you ventured into formerly unexplored area to hunt the Jabber there was a better map gen with actually gradual road bends, and when you got closer to the start where the map was already generated by less sophisticated algorithm you got choppy 45degree turns again.

[@Lokaror]

Great stuff as always!

[@mutantwormgirl]

Thanks!

[@S4NDS]

Woooo new worm girl episode! Keep up the amazing work you are one of my favourite creators!

[@mutantwormgirl]

Thanks!

[@andersonoliv8980]

wake up, new worm girl just dropped.

[@casswedson2892]

I'd love to hear some background music in those complete silence moments, it would contribute a lot to the atmosphere

[@pbsixgun6]

Wooo new worm girl!

[@GundiMike]

Do Jabberwocks still give the vorpal quality to melee weapons?

[@Sleepy-Atlas]

finally! i was looking forward to this :)

[@gizmomismo7071]

I love your series; I watch several, and this is probably the one I like the most. I hope you had time to make it more frequently. By the way, do you use the undead people tileset? The times I've tried it, the characters came out bald or always blond... Is that why your character is blond?

[@bene3443]

Hard to find quality CDDA RP, very hype ty.

[@raioh4747]

Shady Hills sounds real shady

[@Jahazzzzz]

Ah, yes, monthly 20min of joy in my life.

[@George_Gogo01]

Is someone finaly gonna explore the mine again?Its been a while since i have seen cdda mine content on youtube.

[@asahearts1]

That opening 💀

[@iGleeson]

Worm Girl CDDA HYYYYYYPPE!!!

[@grandfremdling3841]

Great

[@painexee2597]

YEAHHHHHHHHHH MORE CDDA YIPPY

[@Leverquin]

what is that move from beggining :D

[@emperorbunnybun7513]

I wonder, did you take Kert out for some soft tacos?

[@assaulthetz]

LETS GOOOOOOOOO

[@atreidesonthethames3715]

lets goooo!

[@Infirito_Ekra]

Big soup.

[@mattthekiller9129]

Nice video as always 🤟btw have you ever tried rimworld or project zomboid?

[@mutantwormgirl]

Rimworld is my second most played game. Kenshi's third. I haven't dug into Zomboid yet.

[@swordlessfish2203]

@@mutantwormgirl Zomboid is pretty good but struggles to keep me occupied in the "end game", though that's a common theme with most Early Access games that I've played.

[@mattthekiller9129]

@@mutantwormgirloh cool! Would love to see a Rimworld gameplay if you ever fancy uploading one 😸

[@thatromanfella8377]

I've always wondered how you managed to spawn in a mall?

[@mutantwormgirl]

It's one of the scenarios. I believe it's "large building." You can select your specific starting spot on the far right tab in character creation, where you see your character sheet.

[@thatromanfella8377]

@@mutantwormgirl hey thanks! I thought it was a more 'mall' scenario and I couldn't find it because it was a add on. I'll definitely play large building start until I get a mall!

[@sanyaskillpro]

@@thatromanfella8377 back in the days it was its own scenario, maybe that's why you remember it this way.

[@goldenalpaca3881]

I like kirk, I hope he doesn't die edit; AAAAAAAAAaaaaaah!

[@Edelweiss_EN]

worm girl cool

[@gorgonm3208]

Mel time

[@KrullKama]

I ship it

[@zackgilmore2504]

Huh. You washed bloody armor in your main water source. This game is so detailed that i hope that doesn't do anything. 😅

[@historynerd2677]

I wonder if she dies in this episode

[@leontio7161]

I saw how many views your other videos bring and how few views on the cataclysm video I thought you'd dropped the let's play

[@mutantwormgirl]

Nope, just busy.

[@drajion8976]

Why is this so goddamn cute?

[@YahyaFalcon]

First; Edit: Good episode by the way

[@ericquiabazza2608]

This guy REALLY struggles with fences, it had anything to do with stats or what?

[@mutantwormgirl]

I think part of it was bad play by me, I had him following at 4 tiles and didn't realize I wasn't moving up far enough, so he sat there a bit longer than he needed to.

[@gizmomismo7071]

second!

[@P-Mushu]

I propose marriage

[@DaytonOnFire]

That intro tho.. got me feeling something special 😂