Nuclear Escape | CDDA Ep 1 "Emergency Shutdown"

[@SiberianOldPal]

Maybe he is not illiterate. Maybe he is a foreign specialist? We have had a Chinese technician at our oil plant. He knew "hello" and "bye" but I doubt he could speak or read any language besides Chinese :D

[@les_larmes_d_un_hibou]

i think that's probably the best choice, it would make sense, perhaps he was called to the plant to solve a problem he was more specialized in, but he still didn't know how to read their language, perhaps just speak it…

[@ForeverTemplar]

Local chinese community probably took care of him; and they tend to look out for their own. That's pretty much the reality of working anywhere in the West. Occupational language requirements in Europe/North America died like a snowball in hell when globalization, so-called anti-discrimination laws, and economic migration became normalized.

[@SiberianOldPal]

@@ForeverTemplar It's ok. You need a specialist, that you don't have, fast - you "book" one from your foreign partner. In our law, there is a special position - "foreign specialist", highly trained professional. He can bypass language requirements

[@adamglover6948]

Was thinking this same thing when I heard it. Or an effect of the cataclysm wiped out that sector of his brain.

[@entropino9928]

Di-lan

[@MrDrCthulhu]

I like how, even after all this time playing it, Cataclysm can still scare you. Whether it be zombies in the dark jumpscaring you, or seeing a huge tear through a reinforced concrete wall and wondering what the hell did that (and if it's still around!)

[@Scott_Forsell]

Dylan has theoretical degree in nuclear physics. Like Mr. Fantastic in Fallout: New Vegas.

[@scarletbard6511]

You coward, you said it before I could.

[@MinersLoveGames]

"Go talk to the idiot in sunglasses."

[@siluda9255]

homer simpson rp

[@robrib2682]

I guess you can prove whether or not he can theoretically survive in the zombie Apocalypse now

[@TheGruspastej]

I imagine he has a severe case of dyslexia but has determined not to let that stop him and with grit, determination and learning aids he managed to get through school. That " never give up fighters mindset" is reflected in his martial arts as well.

[@Otto_Von_Beansmarck]

As a fairly well off child in Poland, Dylan was a prodigy at science and was top of his class in fencing, his parents forced him to learn English he picked up speaking fairly quickly but he never got a good grasp of the spelling. After he got a well paying prestigious job as a power plant technician in America he was quite regretful of his lack of dedication to his English classes but most of the job was either speaking or numbers related so he expected to catch up on his studies while working there but that all changed when the cataclysm happened...

[@ParapluieFox]

Didn't wanna take a dip in the water for a chance at super powers? Here's hoping this lad makes it to some form of safety, lord knows he's got plenty challenges ahead. Excellent episode as always, looking forward to the next!

[@YT-Lucas]

I would like to propose that he's illiterate - in the language used on all of the equipment here. Perhaps he's a visiting technician from a foreign country.

[@orphankicker4897]

Good point but he could have been dyslexic but the cataclysm made it worse?

[@siluda9255]

our he is homer simpson

[@Tuffronicus]

I could see a recent traumatic brain injury making him unable to read, and he's been fooling his employers and doctors into thinking he is still capable of reading so he can keep his job.

[@Prigorov]

My best assumption is that 'scrrrrratch' sound is - beams shooting of from the compromised reactor, nearing meltdown.

[@hyena8302]

I forget about you for a while Rycon, but when I return there's always more cataclysm. It's my favorite game you play, time to binge all of your new stuff😂

[@ryconplays]

It's always nice to have a good build up to binge 😁

[@orphankicker4897]

Perhaps he's wasn't illiterate but dyslexic but because of the cataclysm he lost his ability to read?

[@hostergaard]

At 18:50 you overlooked a toolbelt which would have been quite useful storage. Also, there is a hand crank charger for batteries in the room where you found the welding torch.

[@whozz]

7:05 weird shape

[@fey2712]

Dylan might have extreme dyslexia or maybe suffers debilitating migraines when reading/ maybe? He could have relied on text to speech programs or memorized lectures throughout his life to be able to pursue his passions in science. Given his mastery -- of all things -- fencing and judo, perhaps he came from a family of means that would have made finding a career in nuclear science with his learning disability easier. Whatever his origins may be, Dylan seems like a fascinating and challenging survivor! I'm excited to see where he goes next.

[@ismailfurkanesel8665]

so simply put dylan is homer sympson now isnt he?

[@radiantflxwer]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jumpergamer1913]

By the feral mechanic actions we can clearly see that he wasn't Dylan best friend 😂 maybe he knew that that Dylan was illiterate and nobody believed him, consequentially he has gone mad because he was convinced that Dylan caused the cataclysm.

[@onura46]

Dylan seems like one of those guys who can't read a menu without help, but you find out has somehow been making like 150k working graveyard shift since he was 14 lmaooo. Cool to see you trying this scenario!

[@Satelitko]

You can [w]ield and [W]ear items you're hovering over in the [g]rab menu.

[@cookiesquirrel772]

Just discovered your channel, I adore your stylization. I have a feeling I'm gonna be peeking at your works for a good time coming. Thanks for your efforts!

[@ryconplays]

Hope you enjoy your stay 😁

[@lordfriedrick7911]

Thomas coming in for the escape clutch!

[@thea-rate6655]

Holy crap. If big locomotives like that one at the end actually function, next run I'm TOTALLY building a murder train, with armor and laser turrets!

[@ColinTimmins]

Rycon, you are a master at finding oddities in Cataclysm… 😊

[@mattnottingham3663]

One way to explain the illiterate trait is to say that Dylan is foreign - for example as part of an official (foreign) government fact-finding delegation (with translators, etc) that was visiting the plant.

[@jackhammerMean]

Rename character to Mr. FANTASTIC with his theoretical degree in nuclear physics

[@DrakeBarrow]

What, you thought Fan was his full last name? It's just short for FANTASTIC.

[@PhrozenFox]

Dylan is Gordon Freeman. He can't prove he's qualified to be there, and like most videogame players, never reads anything infront of him. (The amount of times people are confused from skipping tutorials)

[@archmageguidla]

Thanks for the start of Dylan’s story. Looking forward to what this guy can do. He must have some amazing memory and lying skills to have gotten a job in a nuclear plant while being illiterate- but l guess stranger things have happened.

[@melexkrieger7254]

34:18 Pro tip when you are being chased by monsters you can block the stair tile and rest to regain stamina so you can prevent monsters from following you.

[@slash_em]

Wow! Awesome episode. You make me want to start recording again, after all these years.

[@necropolistc6357]

here's to another great story, told by cdda and Rycon

[@Irisfantasies]

Works in a Nuclear power plant, is illiterate... damn my man had the best lies on his resume then (which of course was made by someone else)

[@doctorgeneric8070]

That theoretical degree in physics paying dividends.

[@skullray]

Pretty sure his name is Homer

[@GraniteRWolf]

Dylans litterly the "Fake it till you make it" guy, just getting by without drawling attention to the fact he cant read when everything goes sideways.

[@GwenActually]

I always thought it was funny how much safer you are being in the dark in CDDA. I tend to think that a real life zombie apocalypse you'd fare much worse without being able to see well. It's a fun change of pace setting-wise, but I got tired of flicking lights on and off. lol

[@pbsixgun6]

Apparently according to the new rules a pasta-extruder is an amazing bash weapon. lol, saw someone using it on another channel, couldn't believe how effective it was.

[@iamnickdavis]

Banger of a start. Kinda wish you explored the zone more but, get it. Could have a nuclear explosion have sent shrapnel throughout the building and killed those technicians? Or maybe that's not a mechanic.

[@thescottsman1996]

glad to have found you again, it seems youtube had unsubscribed me again

[@richardmoore5347]

My KZbin recommendations after watching this episode have probably put me on a watch list >.>

[@richardmoore5347]

Also, the place where the straight line holes were blasted in the walls might be a reference to the SL-1 reactor explosion.

[@9517-h7o]

I would explain his illiteracy by saying he is an immigrant working on imported component maintenance.

[@VyseRogue13]

An interesting combination of traits

[@Johnmoe_]

Awesome first episode

[@BradlyClarke]

Best wishes

[@Diarmuhnd]

All of Dylan's higher education was from youTube videos. Yikes 🤭 Good luck, have fun edit: Yarp, enjoyed it very much. Choo choo

[@YourPalKindred]

I'm curious how you'll locate the refugee centre if computers are off limits? I guess you may just have to stumble upon it or any other settlement

[@stevenjohns1322]

That was slim pickings for Dylan unless you count books that he can’t read

[@bryantfortune5667]

Power plant is run by Mr. Burns

[@johnpienta4200]

He was always disorganized. But as the cataclysm took hold something happened... Like a bang, or maybe a pop? He came to an unknown time later having a hard time hearing. And... He can't really tell what all these squiggles are all over things. Some kind of patterns? Some of these symbols seem repeated.

[@Luy22]

I told them I had a theoretical degree in physics.

[@someonenamedbob]

You're getting better at these challenges.

[@matthewwhelan2101]

Wonderful!!

[@Ved000000]

Lucky the scientist at 32:27 didn't know en passant.

[@rambogobotjr.7448]

Great Story!

[@KublaKhan1797]

He really should have been called Homer. Would be perfect.

[@edd1549]

Watching this on my break inside of an actual nuclear power plant while working as a radiation technician... Yea if everyone else suddenly turned/went feral I'd be boned lol

[@lachlank.8270]

"The chemistry set is not a valid fencing weapon" - or is it?

[@Runzu87]

Yay. glad dylan made it

[@siluda9255]

bro is literally homer simpson

[@sharkforce8147]

Personally, I am impressed that this man can identify so many things while being unable to read the label that says what they are =P

[@zacharyweaver276]

I hope Dylan learns to read eventually

[@AlannaStarcrossed]

Why do you turn safe mode off instead of using the ' key to temporarily ignore the specific threat? That was why you got jump scared - you could actually see the zombie much earlier, but you had safe mode off and were walking quickly

[@thunderousavenger2382]

Illiterate as nuclear plant worker? How does that work ☠

[@pbsixgun6]

Should tried to throw rocks back. lol

[@gravediggermordekai7032]

so confused why you didnt wrap the bubble wrap around you. Everyone knows it makes you invulnerable to all damage though you do make a lot of noise. :P

[@les_larmes_d_un_hibou]

was Ultica Tileset always this good??? i could swear the last time i tried it (mind you, almost 2 years ago) it was so polluted and lacking that I didn't want to change from. ya know. that other famous/infamous tileset… but now it seems to look pretty good, i'mma try it out ^^

[@3NC3PH4L0N]

I prefer "ChibiUltica" bc i dont like the size of character/enemy sprites. It uses "MSXotto" sprites wich are basically the same as in the "UndeadPeople" tileset ;)

[@Azure9577]

Ultica is this good but just like the other guy, i prefer chibi_ultica

[@aikisushi]

maybe he lost his ability to read due to some brain damage. I think things like that can occur irl.

[@Mr_Maladroit]

Anyone have any idea what blew through that wall?

[@malkeus6487]

Honestly I'm thinking "Homer Simpson" would have been a better name. I'd even been believe the real Homer was a man of slightly above average intelligence who's only learning came from stuff he overheard. Everything else is mimicry and baffling people with bullshit

[@GrimOwlForth]

Where do you get the drone videos you use at the start of these?

[@ryconplays]

I have a subscription service through Envato that I license them through

[@Qew77]

but how dylan reads notes?

[@BlazingImp77151]

how have you been looking down a level while in look? I couldnt figure it out in my own game.

[@ryconplays]

Peek with X then < or > for up or down

[@ryconplays]

Might need experimental z-levels turned on though

[@PhrozenFox]

If they're going to say you can't read the name of the company, then why do you know the name of the books?

[@WorstGamer92]

That permanent weakness should mean you are Indeed suffering from rad poisoning. Come on Rycon...you have a million hours into the game and still refuse to use martial arts properly. Also, i don't know why on earth you didn't take one of those tool belts :/

[@damoclesecoe7184]

Country roaaaaaads! Take me hooooooooome! To the plaaaaaaaace! I beloooooooooooong!

[@mystic_spider]

26:00 He says, while his character has the Weakness debuff.

[@fliperdipper7037]

Dylan just can't read english?

[@harmez7]

is this game really fun ?! i mean the visuals...

[@Azure9577]

An actual based person dosen't care about graphics The gameplays good, that is all that matters, you don't need extreme realistic PS5 graphics for a good game

[@holdenhodgdon3756]

Super late to this party, but what if Dylan's is foreign and only has conversational English skills ... That explains how he has a science background, but can't read English.

[@varthaner4617]

Nope, this explanation isn't working for me. Nowai some who couldn't read could even be a janitor in Nuclear Plant. How about not being able to read because of cataclysm? You should hit F1 on Judo (and Fencing) to check how you actually use it. Especially if you can perform grab break. Steel Chain is actually a passable weapon with 26 bash and stun. Have you never seen a punk fighting with chains in a movie? I LOLed IRL when you said safety@helipad.

[@DigitalLibrarian]

Nuu Cue Ler

[@ryconplays]

Hey that's how I used to say I but I always got corrected haha

[@eleazarvaulter5083]

I love this game... But the controls clearly give cancer to anyone who plays

[@mystic_spider]

2:55 "Nuclear", Rycon. Please don't pronounce it as "nucular."

[@Zakhad1989]

"NEW-klee-er” is American English New-KLEE-ah is British English. New-Zealanders tend to follow British English.

[@3NC3PH4L0N]

Cmon bro, its accent And I, for myself, quite like it :)

[@ModelMan412]

Over weight Dex how handy! Lol