Nicole - Part 1 - Dating & Mystery Simulator

Today we're kicking off another new series with Nicole - a dating and mystery simulator. Nicole's just a normal girl starting at university and looking for a boyfriend. Unfortunately, girls are being abducted from the campus, and it's up to Nicole to solve the mystery, while hopefully not dating the culprit... Let's start off by meeting Boyfriend Suspect #1.
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[@kylekanady6946]

oh jon as an american hearing you trying to solve how our colleges work is more entertaining than solving a mystery. (also makes me sad about our college system)

[@akakazemscd]

Two to a bedroom isn't uncommon in American university dorms. GE probably stands for general education. Four year degrees tend to be about half classes in your major, and half a multi-disciplinary package required of all students. That arrangement of classes is called "general education, or gen ed; though GE isn't that common. Law is considered a post-graduate program. Pre-law is the bachelor's degree to prepare for higher level work in a full law program. Didn't see this, at least not in the upper comments, hope it's useful info.

[@FatrickAteman]

the real mystery of this series is if a 30 year old British man can understand an American teenage girl

[@Sharkchill]

This was the series that first got me into MATN, and the ride in the past almost 7 years has been the best! Watching this again through quarantine is sure to help! Jon and Claire keep up the work!

[@taekinuru2]

The big headed 'chibi' versions of Nicole are the cutest thing.

[@keeganbanner3035]

I still honestly think this is one of the best series that Jon has ever done, and it's a long list of incredible series The just unhinged nature of the game coupled with Jon's wit and general comedic timing just fit perfectly

[@remghoost]

THE NAUGHTIES. I was wondering what to call people born post 2000.

[@MadTurnip]

I love Nicole's detective skills. When she meets a new person, the first thing she yells at them is "You did it!"

[@ManyATrueNerd]

But what is fivever...?

[@philipwynn7926]

Is it not forever +1? as in you went to Tenerife? well I went to Elevenerife!

[@ZeltArruin]

forever, 4ever, 5ever...

[@AxelXDisepic]

In America it is common to share dormitories with 1 or 2 other students. Oh, and instead of FORever (four) its FIVever (five)

[@SimonX]

5ever means more than 4ever

[@hororskull]

I've never heard anyone use it in real life and I've only ever seen it used sarcastically on the internet.

[@adamcollins3293]

I would love for you to carry this on, Jon. Also why I am here I'd like to say thank you for a constant good quality of video with attention to detail and viewer satisfaction. As a long time viewer I would just like to say that it is only a matter of time before this channel really takes off, subscription rates are already increasing. So before you become uber famous and can still read all of your comments (I hope you do) I would just like to say thank you for promoting a good standard of video production that I hope EVERY other channel takes not of.

[@shreddedpaperplate2993]

I miss the days when Jon played dating sims on days other than Valentines Day.

[@StillThatGuy143]

Jon's always been funny, but since he read "fiveever," was totally confused, and said all that bit about Jeff, I have not stopped laughing. Absolutely perfect!

[@rederci939]

It's not quite a dating sim, but seeing Hatoful Boyfriend and now this makes me want to see some Long Live the Queen.

[@shadowfragment]

I don't know what it is but, somehow, you and dating simulators are just a perfect combination. Really looking forward to watching the rest of this series.

[@tcheek2405]

Having rewatched the series, it's amazing how immediately Jon called it.

[@jemsta626]

He actually does that a lot, I was watching the deadly premonition series for the second time and he calls a lot of shit in that

[@Novasky2007]

I usually avoid dating type nonsense... but I gave this a chance just cause its you... and my god this is the funniest thing I have witnessed in 5ever XD

[@BanzaiWarrior1]

Abducts them with his charm then "stabs them with his fringe"

[@MrThelegodudes]

***** "First I will charm you, then I will harm you" - PyrionFlax

[@michaelfoote6477]

Ok, so I was quite hesitant with giving this one a try. You sir, make any game a joy! Also fivever: more than forever. And the fact that pissed gave you pause was the funniest thing ever! The English people are wonderful because pissed thru you off, but most that I know throw the c-word around like it's water. Keep up the terrific work!

[@zeitecsmith2875]

Your voice is like Morgan Freeman but better... you know you are an excellent narrator when you get me to watch a sodding dating sim video, yet since you're narrating it, it is rather entertaining.. Good on you Jon!

[@davidhyland4790]

I remember watching this as it came out. That was almost 2 years ago. My god Jon, look what you've done to me

[@KOT_AMV]

David Hyland me sitting here watching this in 2020 like

[@amanuelwordessa455]

I love how u play mysterygames it's like oh I just met u ur guilty

[@Beatlejuice64]

I completely agree with you about American Universities. Taking classes irrelevant to one's major is such a waste of money!

[@ManyATrueNerd]

Claire & I have discussed this before, because she went through the French education system, and I went through the British one, and in Britain we specialise very early - as young as 16, you've picked out 2 or 3 subjects that will be the specialism you take to university, and then at university, it's generally one and only one thing. Personally, I like that system.

[@Beatlejuice64]

Many A True Nerd I think that sounds like a great system! In America, you're required to learn a variety of generalized subjects throughout high school (math, English, history, science, physical ed), with only a little bit of control over a few elective classes (art, music, theater, shop, etc.) Then in college, a lot of people don't really know what they want to do so they change their major 2 or 3 times, and the people who DO know what they want to study are still required to take certain required courses (math, English, history, science) that have nothing to do with their specialization. If university is going to be so expensive, kids should not be forced to take a class they will never need to use in their chosen career! It is quite frustrating. I think the idea is that American universities want to make sure their students receive a well-rounded education, but in theory, they should be getting that in high school! I think it would be much more worthwhile to make sure high school education is done well than to spend time on general education in college. It's even possible for someone to receive a Bachelor's degree in General Studies, which really isn't a useful degree.

[@brunoferreira4049]

+Casey Lowry actualy the system that Jon is talking about is used in a lot of european countrys, including mine (portugal) i know that it's a late comment but i'm caughting up on the channel's videos

[@theAhrBee]

To compare to my brief high school experience in the St. Andrews University dorms, where they were generally six bedrooms, each with a sink to wash up a shared bathroom. Comparatively, what is shown in Nicole lines up with my experience. My Freshman year, it was a 3 bedroom unit with 4 other blokes, two showers, two toilets, common room and galley kitchen (and my school was a-typical with the apartment style). Sophmore year, I was in a studio with a full kitchen, one other bloke and a goodly sized bathroom (one toilet, one shower/bathtub). Junior year, it was a two bedroom with common area, 3 other blokes and a decent loo (shower/toilet) and Senior year, it was technically the same setup as sophomore, except at that point I had complete choice or room and was rooming with a co-worker in the dorm (we were both with housing) so while it was TECHNICALLY a studio, the kitchen split it into two massive rooms. But, my experience is a-typical given the school I was at, though other dorms had other options too, and I know that (generally) the shared room dormitories are the truth.

[@snortquail]

Oh man, I was laughing so hard throughout the whole video. You rock man.

[@nolancarpenter9605]

This looks really good, I really like dating sims, can't wait to see more Jon.

[@OmnihexGames]

Yeah, sharing rooms is a common thing in the United States. I mean, at least at my university, you CAN get a single room, but it was $9,000 a year instead of the $6,000 for the double (And I lived in the cheap dorms). Also, some colleges require freshman to live on campus in a dorm, but others don't. It just depends.

[@blitzstrahl]

So a shared room is $500 per month. Seems pretty high to me. Is food included?

[@OmnihexGames]

blitzstrahl Nope! Some places actual require those living on campus to add on a school food plan, which are very expensive. At least it was for my school since all that was available for students to eat were fast food places at an average of $6 a meal (Thankfully, my school didn't require it. Biking to the grocery store cost a fifth of what my roommate paid for food). The cost of rent included utilities, though, so that's nice. Still too expensive, though, especially considering that it was actually around $750/month since we weren't allowed to stay there during the summer and winter breaks.

[@Gilhelmi]

I am loving the series so far. I needed a nice change of pace after watching the NV and F3 videos and this is nice. I am almost tempted to stop watching because the game does look interesting. Depends on your University, but generally yes. You will share a room at least your first and second years, after that it will depend on what you find for "off-campus" apartments. I knew a couple of guys who shard a one bed room apartment to save money. Not that uncommon really. Yes our Universities are very very wired. It is not uncommon for people to not decide a major until their 3rd year of Uni. General Ed courses are required (though I do not know why as I learned most of the Algebra and English courses in High School). Only exception is "specialized" schools (technical, nursing, religious). They usually make more sense. Usually. Mostly. At least their degrees actually have chance of landing you a job in your career field. In American English, "pissed" is not that harsh of word. Just meaning really upset. Similar to how your British English uses "Foxtrot Alpha Golf" (phonetic spelling) as a common slang for a cigarette, where in American English it is a rude homophobic term that should not be spoken. I have encountered a few of these "cultural misunderstandings" before when I was in the US Army (reserve). And knowing is half the battle. G.I. JOE, YO JOE!

[@ManyATrueNerd]

+Gilhelmi Always love to hear of people still watching Nicole :)

[@Gilhelmi]

Yea, I just picked up the game and finished it for the first time. Now I am curious to see how your game ends. (mine ended badly)

[@andrewpowell6029]

+Many A True Nerd we need more dating sims! Hatofu Boyfriend and Nicole were amazing!

[@ryangrubbs6813]

Jon is so adorable in this series

[@carycharlebois5965]

I just started watching this series because Jon and Claire mentioned it during the "No Kill" Fallout 4 livestream. Just first impressions here, but my neck hurts from the whiplash of Jon's feelings towards Jeff. "He's great! He's a scientist!" "He's a creepy bastard for unbuttoning his shirt!" "He's awesome because he uses the word 'snazzy'!" "He's the serial abductor because he's studying pharmacology!" Oddly, Jon is probably right about all of his impressions. He has an uncanny ability to call things in games long before they are revealed.

[@toaofpi]

Dating sim + murder (well, not yet) mystery? What an unlikely combination. I have never heard the term 'fivever' before. Thanks for the video!

[@awesomesauce1ish]

Nicole: The Jon experiences the American Educational System Simulator

[@nastytrumpet3791]

Most first year students share a room. However, it's strange that her school seems to have put sheets on her bed and maybe even laid out a carpet and drapes. It'd make sense that Chandra brought a carpet and the drapes, but bringing sheets for your roommate is weird. Also the fact that the carpet, sheets, and drapes are so carefully color coordinated indicates they have been purchased by the same person...

[@LuizAlexPhoenix]

Oh [insert the youtuber name who I totally forgot here], your narration always make things interesting and entertaining. Yet I don't get a few things since my English is not really good.

[@FishOfTheSea]

Before I even start your videos I like them lol

[@KOT_AMV]

This is still probably my favorite of all the MATN series'

[@LogieSSRB]

You should do a katawa shoujo playthrough sometime! :D

[@Toonike94]

DEAR GOD YES

[@JonVonBasslake]

Gotta be careful with that nippleslip though, it got Millbee banned for several months, and it got TotalBiscuit among others fighting for him to get him his channel back.

[@Finalgear14]

Jon Von Basslake Are you serious it got someone banned? Plenty of games have nudity in them though. You know what if youtube will let someone promote marijuana lamps then they can let video game nudity slide aswell.

[@LogieSSRB]

Yeah, there's an option to turn off any Adult content, so it should be all good then, hopefully.

[@dustyb58]

This may have been brought up, but I like that her left hand comes up on the right side of the screen wqhen holding her phone around 9:24.

[@nyarlathoteddy1458]

fivever is a meme. here is examples. You need a translator from the internet. five-ever dat mean moar den 4evr. A gurl was walkin2 skewl wit her bf n they were crossin da rode she sed “bbz will u luv me 4evr” he said “NO..”“ da gurl cryed N ran across da rode b4 da green man came on the sine. boy was cryin and went to pic up her body. she was ded. he whispered 2 her corpse “I ment 2 sey i will luv u FIVE-ever…” (dat mean he luv her moar den 4evr) …reblog dis if u cry evry time…

[@nyarlathoteddy1458]

Gage Rotz what this shows is Nicole is a internet person more than a people person.

[@Ryanjb97]

Truepieguy 400 evr tim*

[@greygibson4349]

Truepieguy goodness, was this humor... I probably laughed at this 4 years ago😅

[@davidhyland4790]

First year students generally room together in dorms but only for the first year or two.

[@donutleviathan]

Jon- Wow you are diligent! Stat counter- Diligence 001

[@texaspistolmassacre8845]

i wonder how glorious it would be to play clue with you.

[@calgskeet]

I've been here for 2 years now, so it's probably about time I watched Nicole...

[@adambutler1513]

Kids today Jon I know. Well idk if you met claire at University but you guys are great together so you did well regardless of directions and flirting xD

[@lamcho00]

Jeff is so suspicious, but knowing how dating sims work, it would probably turn out that either you or your roommate are the villain. I like visual novels but Nicole is just such a boring character. I'm already disappointed with her. And BTW at 18:44 you are saying, you are not cool but you made the Fallout3 Kill Everything run. You are one of the coolest guys on the internet Sir!

[@Aw32999]

With collage dorms, usually you always share with one or two other people, but you don't have to stay in a dorm unless you are a freshman that goes to school outside of your hometown. Many students who do go to school out of town only live in the dorms for freshman year because it is mandatory sometimes, and it is usually rather expensive. After freshman year, students usually move into apartments close to campus. Or, if you live in the town/city that the collage is in, then you don't have to stay in a dorm.

[@busterbox]

Sharing is definitely the rule. One of the freshman dormitories at my university had these rooms that had dimensions like a boxcar: long and very narrow, with high ceilings. Virtually everyone in those built a loft.

[@TheKillerKrit]

I know this is a year late but.. As an American college student, if you want to live by yourself in the dorms it costs you twice as much to stay in that dorm room. Some colleges make dorms mandatory for your first semester however not all do. The university I go to is very lenient and I'm currently living in an apartment off campus which I've been doing since my second year.

[@thechromozone9368]

I'm expecting a massive increase in views, and subs. Finally a youtuber who deserves it.

[@fadmanloki660]

You expected correctly.

[@Fuchie]

Our universities in the USA are pretty outdated. They're based on industrial era ways of thought. We're also required to take several classes not pertaining to our majors.

[@zkantola]

Totally a thing to share rooms unless you're going to pay for your own room off-campus.

[@hatsandsyous]

In North American Universities some Colleges in first year just make you take general classes. So i have a pre law friend taking chem and what not too.

[@OXXOI77777]

At American Universities, the vast majority of students will share rooms. It is often required of first year students.

[@Githerax]

Oh God here we go.

[@fudgesickle661]

Maybe forever = fourever, and fivever is a way to emphasize the time difference between forever and whatever fivever is, which is obviously more than forever (4

[@TheArbiter10]

24:04 - Might be easier if you were an attractive, well-endowed female in a low-cut top. The one and only time it has happened to me was when I was looking for my exam room in a confusing building a few months back. Only my knight in shining armour was not of the opposite sex. Or all that attractive, for that matter. But it was still nice.

[@sirflimflam]

Sharing rooms depends on the school. Some have shared rooms and some don't. Some have both while shared rooms obviously cost less to live in.

[@radicalantitheist]

ok as an american i can abide your aluminum, but not your VITAMINS

[@720pgang8]

Great year for his channel. This was when he was just starting to explode, right?

[@Jacksonw94]

In the US we have to take a bunch of General Education courses. Whether you are going for life sciences or to be an electrical technician.

[@wolfqueen137]

This is hysterical lol

[@GorbulonVI]

Rule one of mysteries. The one who acts the most suspicious isn't usually the criminal, and

[@buppabuppababuppabuppa]

And we will never know what the rest is.

[@nickj.648]

jacob beardsley The murderer must have got him while he was typing that. My personal motto is: There are 2 things you need to know to succeed 1. Never give away all the information 2.

[@buppabuppababuppabuppa]

Either you are not giving away the information so you can succeed or the murderer got you too!!!

[@GorbulonVI]

jacob beardsley YOU WILL NEVER KNOW THE ANSWER

[@buppabuppababuppabuppa]

chasharv Oh nuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu! The murderer must be

[@yendore.sniktaw8801]

Who remembers this game being free a loooooooooong time ago

[@YakuiMeido]

Geez the art sure is good for a game like this. *Chandra appears* Never mind. Also calling it now. Darren did it.

[@Rateus_Johanson]

Don't let him lead you back to your dorm, then he'll know where you live. Agh! Ahh!

[@jamesflynn4951]

Jon. I did accounting and finance but had a class in forensics - it was an elective, in the UK, I am sure the states has optional subjects to take outside your major.

[@nolongeraperson]

We do but we also have General Education classes that you have to take, even if they will never be used in your damn major. We all hate it yet it continues for some reason.

[@samreid6010]

Reign it’s one of those things that exist on principle. The reasoning is that college shouldn’t just be prepping you for a job (that’s supposed to be the job of a trade school) but is supposed to be creating more well rounded people who will be able to draw on their vast knowledge base to help them throughout their lives. It’s why high school students have to read the classics. It helps them become cultured and while it may not affect them directly, the themes presented can be applied later.

[@SpeedsMcRonalds]

The writing is... REALLY cheesy, but I like the premise and idea of this game.

[@Daemonaccess]

Funny as hell.

[@waywardsister]

The dialogue is hilariously awful. I am excited to see if/how Nicole manages to find her way out of her dorm the next day though, and if she knocks anyone else to the ground with her enormous, clunky box. Also, I am calling Chandra as the mysterious abductor as she's already proven herself to be a terrible person, what with taking up all the bookshelf space. Inexcusable behaviour, Chandra.

[@Mauraaal]

It might just be me, but the idea of having 7 different series running at the same time on one channel is confusing, and not particularly easy to follow, I'd suggest a little less series but more episode from those. like 2 per weeks or something. But nonetheless it's cool you're investing more of your time in the channel, love to see your vid's pop up ! take care man

[@ManyATrueNerd]

I've been thinking about that - hopefully the fact that Wednesday is just random stuff, and Monday and Red Faction is really just blowing stuff up - there's no need to have been following the series to follow. I'll be asking for feedback on November at the end of it to see if people would prefer a different laydown like you suggest

[@Mauraaal]

Many A True Nerd Yeah, that's true. I'll be sure to provide feedback !

[@ZechsMerquise73]

Oh my god. They don't have to share rooms in British University? Why didn't move there like 8 years ago?

[@nunyabiz8305]

Jon don't fall for the killers charm. Lol

[@Theminecraftbroz2]

i was born in the 00's and i have never ever heard 'Fivever'

[@brumagemm]

Yes, sharing rooms is normal in American dorms. Most universities make you do GE, or General Education requirements, which usually consists of several basic classes in multiple disciplines. Some fields (like law or medicine) make you finish preparatory programs before going on to work on a graduate, master's or doctoral program. Also, I'm gonna pass on future episodes of Nicole. The art is flimsy, the writing is just not good, and in half an hour of gameplay I haven't seen anything I liked.

[@chriscole7608]

fivever- more than forever

[@TommyTennis3]

Jon, you've mentioned before you are a writer... Any way to find your work? I'd be very interested , thanks!

[@ManyATrueNerd]

Sadly no, I was just a hobbyist - finished a few manuscripts, but never sent them to a publisher or published them online

[@peytongonavy]

+Many A True Nerd DAMNIT

[@Gilhelmi]

+Many A True Nerd Well why not? You have the manuscripts finished, so you have nothing to lose by submitting them to the publisher. Even an E-Book publisher would be a good start. I would like to read more of your work.

[@if3660]

+Many A True Nerd Jon didn't you write a few articles about gaming, I distinctly remember reading them.

[@alexhudson65]

90s kids don't use 5ever in England but in California it's a different story

[@shelbyhunter4177]

Yup, you have to share the room. My first year, I got to stay in the same room as a transexual, great times really.

[@gunmunz]

In this game your safe with the creepy guy cause you KNOW he's the red herring

[@CaseyBoller]

I suspect that all the hunky boys are going to sound really dodgy.

[@amanofnoreputation2164]

Simo Littner is the author of the school newspaper? Is that a Gurren Lagann reference? Simon. Yoko *Littner*.

[@Rateus_Johanson]

I'm enjoying the background birdsong. Shame Fallout has killed all the friendly songbirds :-(

[@JonVonBasslake]

Is spanner an insult? Like an honest to good insult, at least in Britain? Cause i might steal that to use :D

[@EadmundIsenHealf]

Jon Von Basslake It's very mild, something you could also use playfully/as a term of endearment.

[@yyrael]

Watching this is a strange experience because Jon is repeatedly saying my name.

[@burosbigos3427]

Am I the only oné who was like hm Jeff, like that from 22 jumpstreet xD

[@jeromykorf2735]

Depending on the American University you can either have your own room or have to share, it really just depends on the school. It just makes it easier to get as much money as possible when you just smash people into rooms together. Americans are greedy bastards. Also we have General Education classes that no matter what your Major is you have to take. These can include English Composition, Physical Education, General Psychology, a science course usually of your choosing, and mathematics. I think it is just to make the students a little more well-rounded. *The more you know*

[@rolandoftheeld]

It's honestly more of a way to compensate for how bad the regular public schooling system can be. It's also usually possible to test out of those requirements.

[@xxparagonsporkxx7255]

59:10 (roughly) aulthough jon wouldn't it be alittle too obvious for the kidnapper to be jeff because im pretty sure the game could be trying to make you think its him purposely just to throw you off (typically speaking)

[@roflshield]

Fivever its emphasis on for ever cause you know FOUR EVER whats better than four, five, five is better than four and it has always been since fivever.

[@MrScentor]

Yes, it's a thing we share rooms

[@hank9499]

Many A True Nerd Forever. Fivever. Damn.

[@cherryoctopie]

Awww, don't hate on Rollr, Jon. :p

[@aero9412]

Is he using laudanum?

[@maccurtis730]

First guy Jon meets as Nicole he's the murder, how Jon.

[@alexlion202]

Many A True Nerd Fivever is longer then Forever

[@DeHerg]

28:55 Of course he has an interest how drugs affect the human body, he's studying pharmacology! That's (I would presume) what that subject is about. PS: I can also see why people would laugh in her face when she said she would go to university(let alone a prestigious one). So far the only reason I can see how she got in there would be someone in the administration desperately needed to fill some gender quota.

[@samreid6010]

DeHerg she had all the community service to fill out her college apps... now you may have read “she did a lot of community service”, but no, I said she did ALL the community service. There was literally nothing left she could do to improve her community. She created a utopia in order to get into college

[@RCN2820]

I dont get the grammar mistake. How are you supposed to say it correctly?

[@TheWikingWarrior]

Fivever is more than forever.

[@electricostrich9515]

If she's a university student, she's *lucky* to have 50 dollars to her name!

[@TheAmazingDGM]

So this is Cluedo... but romantic?

[@Theguythatmakesvidz]

TheAmazingDGM In a nutshell.

[@LarlemMagic]

YES, OUR UNIVERSITIES ARE WEIRD.

[@oblivionredbull]

o thank god i thought i was the only one who hated "5ever"