The Complete Saga of Jamie Nichols | A Project Zomboid Story

[@NoMedsOSRS]

Nothing better than stumbling across a random channel and seeing that they upload high quality videos, can't wait to binge watch this.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Happy to have you stumble in! Hopefully you enjoy the content and stick around for future adventures!

[@solerdog2447]

couldn't agree more

[@AAngelUriel]

When a story like this is told, you find that Jamie had a chance to live two lives: A life he was born into, and the life he found when staring death in the face. - May we not follow, but choose to seek what was sought.

[@Spadez86]

Literally me right now

[@Aereton]

this just now happened to me

[@keadawg1521]

I can't believe I just watched a four hour movie on Project Zomboid, and nearly cried

[@twowheeledgaming]

Can't ask for a better review than that! It's still somewhat insane to me that people actually make it through the whole saga, but I absolutely love knowing that I've managed to keep so many of you entertained! Appreciate the comment and your time. :)

[@justanothermaid]

Stupid peach can by the grave finally got me 😂

[@cristianflorea5153]

bro this comm is gold

[@AnonymousExtirpativeWords]

@@twowheeledgaming how can someone not? Its better than most movies nowadays by miles

[@thegingerone_5]

shit, i did cry lol

[@ravencorp5580]

The "I'm scared" broke me so hard I expected it but it still hit me like a truck.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Their relationship and eventual demise is probably the roughest emotional rollercoaster I've had to try and act out. It's a real gut punch if it lands the right way, and I'm happy to hear it's had the desired effect for most.

[@axelhalbwachs3354]

It’s the rarest thing a man can say to another. It shows his unfathomable trust in Jamie. It’s also in sharp contrast with his headstrong attitude, his courage when looking for the generator and killing zombies. Finally it’s the last words of someone who had just become a man, turning eighteen, but those words are the voice of the boy he has been all his life, crying out one last time. Cramming all of those meanings in two words is nothing short of masterful character writing. I wish blockbuster movie writers had half of your talent, sir.

[@prdoggo1896]

Jamie and Devin's final moments together was genuinely some of the most emotionally impactful dialogue i've heard in any movie or video. Bravo man, that was a great watch.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Really do appreciate that. I still remember being so incredibly insecure about releasing that part of the story, but it appears to have fully hit the mark. Thank you. :)

[@taoki3982]

The end had me going through stages of grief, and Jamie's character development completed the story, making it one of the best Project Zomboid videos I've ever seen.

[@twowheeledgaming]

It's always interesting to hear how everyone reacts to the conclusion, but it's amazing to hear that a large section of the viewers genuinely connected and hurt when the story finally wrapped up. Though the game tries its best to prepare you to let go, it's never easy. Thanks for the wonderful comment. :)

[@ClanHawkins]

Agree 100%

[@ShanePhoenix5558]

A true masterpiece 😢 Jamie and Devin deserved a world without zomboids. Maybe one day I’ll stumble across Jamie’s farm and final resting place while fishing.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Appreciate the praise! It's a pretty rough story to sit with when it's all said and done, but there has to be something to the tragedy of it all since so many people have been really engaged by the journey.

[@zombieslayer8507]

He should do a part 2 where he's another survivor that happens to come across this place

[@AllThingsGamers]

Man that got me to tear bro

[@nerfherder4284]

You have realized something that few do, when to be silent. Your narrative is awesome, but the silence and pure gameplay in-between make the narration more powerful. Great story.

[@twowheeledgaming]

I still feel like I over-narrate a bit, since a lot of the time when I'm editing the video together before I prepare the script, I get lost in just watching the gameplay slip by. Anyway, I'm certainly glad that there are a fair few people who enjoy a few minutes of "peace and quiet" amongst the standard ADHD KZbin meta. :P

[@HURRIC4NEyt]

Bro you almost made me cry after watching this. Idk theres just something about watching a character in this game grow for 4 real life hours of gameplay and then you have that beautiful story telling. This reminds me of my old zomboid character that I named Carl Grimes after carl from twd, I survived for 124 days and a few hours before I was bitten in the neck from a silly slip up mistake. I was really sad about and so were my friends because we were playing together with realistic stuff like perma death and stuff, but I decided to live life amazingly after I was bitten. I had nothing to loose so I helped my friends clear out many buildings and made risky supply runs for them as I slowly died from the sickness and then I finally decided to end it all in my bedroom in our base. Before hand I told my friends to dig me a grave and bury me after I died and carry on. They still play while im just not there with them.

[@twowheeledgaming]

That's one of the greatest things that can come from games such as PZ, is stories that stick with you far longer than any pre-scripted events. The attachment you can get to a character and their struggle is pretty impressive once you open up to it and it makes the overall theme of Zomboid that much more impactful when they ultimately meet their demise. Glad you enjoyed the story and hope you have plenty more to create on your own. :)

[@XANtiXGuns]

The actual chills I got when someone called out to him on day 51. This is my first time watching one of your videos, and your storytelling got you an easy sub.

[@twowheeledgaming]

That was an incredibly big moment for the story as a whole, so I think chills are certainly warranted. :P Always happy to hear that my style has resonated with another person, and happy to have you aboard for our future stories!

[@Baconisyourfriend]

the cold shiver that crawled through me as i said "I know." at the same time as Jamie is a level of engagement i have rarely felt outside of stage plays and superbly crafted visual media, let alone a youtube video. expertly done, i adore this! take your time and keep it up, you got a subscriber today, and moreover a fan

[@swordmaster24681]

I am shocked that this has so little views, people deserve to see this great content

[@twowheeledgaming]

Hey, don't shake a stick at 2,000 people. That's plenty more eyes and ears than I ever expected to entertain, and I appreciate each and every one of you. Though I wouldn't say no to more... :P

[@koby1488]

@@twowheeledgaming I was bout to say you got 10000 views compared to a 2k subscriber count. People tend to forget that not everyone is going to get 1 million views and that 10000 views is still a very big accomplishment. Props to you brother.

[@patzeldenplays]

ASMR for PZ fans

[@swordmaster24681]

@@twowheeledgaming i meant more people deserve to see your content

[@sleepy_bappo]

This is one of the most entertaining videos I've seen. And I don't mean it like it's funny. It has character in it, see and watch the struggles that Jamie has. See how it affects him, changes him. I love it and will be rewatching it for a long while yet.

[@RatRune407]

I’m in awe that you were able to give this character actual growth and development. In a game like this where solo (for the most part) rp is so hard to pull off you handle it expertly.

[@twowheeledgaming]

It certainly wasn't the easiest thing in the world, but I do think it's a bit more natural than most people assume. Once you really buy into the character you're controlling, a lot of the "story" kinda writes itself and you're just left interpreting the medium and the few logistically problems you have to face there. But, thank you for the kind comment and praise, and glad you enjoyed the story. :)

[@Ram_er]

At this point PZ is a story generator Awesome content, watched every single second of this masterpiece)

[@twowheeledgaming]

Those really are my favorite types of games. Rimworld, Kenshi, Project Zomboid, etc. all games that give you just enough structure to let your imagination craft a personalized story that keeps you coming back for me. Thank you for the praise and delighted to have kept you entertained!

[@insaneblackburn578]

Damn you! You actually had me shed a tear and I’m a grown ass 36 year old man…. If you’re not a screen play writer you should become one!!! Absolute masterpiece.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Not a screen play writer, just a nerd with a passion for storytelling. :P Glad it resonated with you so much, and really do appreciate the kind comment!

[@2dgamer405]

Hey bro The story of Jamie Nichols, is such a good zomboid story, I really cant wait for the next survivor story! your doing a lot of great work, keep it up man :)

[@twowheeledgaming]

Truly appreciate it my man! It's been an honor to conclude Jamie's story for you all, and I'm ravenous to get to work on the next series for you all to enjoy. :)

[@liamassassingaming922]

I was so happy to see your most recent series show back up in my notifications, yt stopped notifying me about half way through Jules Wade, im now revisiting and catching up on all your content, seriously keep up the great work, some of the best PZ content I've seen on KZbin.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Definitely trying my best to keep them coming for you all, but sometimes life makes that difficult. :P I am happy that all the stories do stand on their own and can be revisited, makes putting in the effort feel all the more satisfying.

[@admcleo]

The editing of actions in time with musical beats was really appreciated in such a long project. If nobody else has complimented you about it yet, I'm delighted to do so. Even if they have, you deserve all that much more praise.

[@twowheeledgaming]

That particular praise has been given a handful of times, but that doesn't make it any less special whenever it is appreciated! It feels like a small thing, but a lot of the really tedious editing details tend to pay off in the end, so thank you for being a testament to that. :)

[@asthinecrowflies]

We need a v2 ending where Devon lives, they meet and live on happy. Nearly made me cry, 10/10.

[@twowheeledgaming]

I always tell people they're allowed to make whatever ending they want in their head, cause the video's conclusion is a rather hard pill to swallow once you've grown attached. Glad I didn't actually make you cry, but happy to evoke such strong emotions with my work. Can't promise future seasons won't be as... bleak, but I'll try my best to keep them engaging. :)

[@ryszakowy]

"they are not dead, they are sick" ah the infamous last words

[@thefairybug40]

That's what fanfic is for!

[@FayeDrye]

This has me absolutely shaking in my clothes with how tense and realistically it is written after had been played. Love it.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Happy it's hitting the right note! As long as it resonates with people and keeps them engaged, I can't ask for more. :)

[@pilotbugs]

No other content creator comes close to your story telling. Can’t wait for season 2. Thanks for Jaime. Who’s next?

[@twowheeledgaming]

It appears a librarian is in our future... Unless I lead them to some horrific death in the first two minutes.

[@Natsukikain]

We m

[@-Commit-arson-]

I like the irony of Devon getting scratched on the wrist and getting infected because of it And then Jamie got bit right on the hand, possibly in the same spot Devon got it

[@twowheeledgaming]

There's a lot of fun "patterns" or parallels throughout the series, something that a commentor pointed out to me was that the two times Jamie ever got injured was on the same hand. First when fleeing West Point, and then second being the bite that ended his run.

[@ndhart3213]

@@twowheeledgaminghe could have cut off his hand with the only cure mod

[@MrWiggles00706]

​@ndhart3213 Its a story mind you.

[@ЭнтониМейя]

not finished the video yet, but must say: beyond the beautiful developing story and atmosphere you've managed to set, there's sheer patience to the things you do that make this incredibly enjoyable. Sure, you could kite hundreds of zombies easily; weave yourself across the hordes and toss one molotov and thus, maybe, clear half of West Point in a singular afternoon. That's the Zomboid player thing to do, and I doubt anyone would see this story as lesser if you'd follow this route, but you had Jamie scout, prepare and test a plan of placing campfires around a cruiser with blaring sirens and wait until a meager number of zombies were killed, and still Jamie felt overjoyed that his plan worked out... that's the human thing to do and, again, makes this story that much better.

[@jamesamongus3338]

devins death was truly one of the most tragic deaths of all time that one got me hard 😢 davins was just so... human im cant express it in words but he just feels.. real. he just sounds like a normal person who had no idea what was happending arround the world, just... unbelivable 😵‍💫

[@twowheeledgaming]

Having tried to identify why Jamie and Devon's story resonates with so many people since the video has gotten picked up, I think that's ultimately the major reason. They're just two *people* in this absolutely hellish world. Neither of them are prepared, neither of them are super heroes, they're just like anyone you'd pass on the street and not think twice about. Really appreciate you sharing your feelings following the conclusion, it's always great to hear from those I've been able to entertain and engage. :)

[@SuperHahaha1313]

This was a masterpiece of storytelling. I can’t praise it enough, thank you for telling this tale, it was truly beautiful.

[@twowheeledgaming]

I never feel like I deserve this high of praise, but I do truly appreciate the kind words and the fact that you enjoyed it so thoroughly! Was an amazing project to work on from start to finish, and am simply delighted that so many others have joined in. :)

[@drangusbadger1976]

It always ends with a single grab at the wrong time. Wonderful story. Heart dropped at the mention of a scratch, and I was teary eyed the rest of the way.

[@twowheeledgaming]

That does tend to be the end for most survivors, though thankfully it does give you time to "say goodbye" instead of being torn to shreds by an entire horde. Glad you enjoyed the story and really resonated with it at the conclusion, always amazing to hear how the saga lands with different people. Thank you. :)

[@GruesomePizza1992]

Damn the helicopter wrecking your route clearance effort is prime example of “I’m from the government and I’m here to help”

[@twowheeledgaming]

Just had to make sure he was following OSHA protocol. :P

[@Irononyx]

Girls cry watching the titanic, real men cry watching the story of Jamie Nichols

[@twowheeledgaming]

Aye, men are allowed to cry watching Titanic. :P

[@JimJamTheAdmin]

Yeah, glad to see these are catching on. Takes an insane amount of work but hopefully this gets you some traction, the PZ community just keeps growing.

[@twowheeledgaming]

I'm already content with the traction it's gotten already, but of course wouldn't complain about more! It's amazing to see people so receptive to this style of content, I find it incredibly refreshing to create. Thank you for the kind words! :)

[@pocca4199]

You deserve so much more attention, I can not imagine the effort you put into these

[@twowheeledgaming]

It ended up being quite a bit, but every minute was 100% worth it after seeing the support from you all!

[@Sabnok]

@@twowheeledgaming The palm muted guitars to the Zomboid music is so good. A really good supplement to your amazing story telling, like top tier story telling. Are you an author?

[@twowheeledgaming]

@@Sabnok Not in the traditional sense I suppose, but I do run a rather involved D&D game that is constantly stressing my creative muscle. Probably have that to thank for a lot of my impromptu story telling capabilities.

[@anettewheeler6600]

Omg this is such a well edited Zomboid survival run. I loved the story of Jamie and the radio interactions, gives so much flavor to this

[@twowheeledgaming]

Delighted you enjoyed it so much! I sometimes forget how much there is to the whole saga until I go back and rewatch it. Appreciate the kind words and comment!

[@vivecogrady]

Well now that I've finishhed I've gotta say, this was incredible ! Jamies story was so gripping, but your narration and voice acting really broughht this over the edge. Even the synced fighhting snd bats of the music, amazing. This truly deserves more attention. Absolutely subbed and can't wait to see what you come up withh in the future !

[@twowheeledgaming]

Glad that your opinion wasn't changed by watching it all the way through. :P But seriously, thank you for the praise and kind words! Lot of work went into creating this journey and I'm always happy to hear when it resonates with someone new. Happy to have you aboard and look forward to entertaining you in the future!

[@gofish177]

Absolutely amazing, I watched this all in one sitting after not knowing anything about it and I've got to say this was some of the best youtube content I've ever watched. Thank you for making this and compiling it into one video and I'm ecstatic for the next dive into something of this style or something of any style you produce in the future

[@twowheeledgaming]

Can't ask for a better comment than that! Delighted to hear that it was able to sink its claws into you and that you're looking forward to future adventures, because I'm already actively working on another series that hopefully compares to Jamie's. Appreciate the support! :)

[@okitasouji6576]

The story of Jamie really broke me. Thank you for telling his story man. You earned a sub 🙏🙏

[@twowheeledgaming]

It certainly is a rough one. Wasn't exactly interested in pulling any punches once I figured out how the series concluded. Glad you're sticking around, and happy to welcome you aboard!

[@LordRaziel]

Had this video pop up in my feed for ages and after watching your video about taking it slow and that every character in Zomboid is a person, I finally watched this ... and my god am I glad I did, this is a masterclass in writing. Bravo, you have now topped my list of favourite zomboid creators.

[@twowheeledgaming]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, and had the patience to listen to be ramble in the other video. :P It's interesting to see the reactions people have to this style of content/gameplay. People either absolutely love it and can't wait for more, or they instantly disregard it as cringe and move on. A large part of making the "Slow Down" video was to see if the broader player base would appreciate getting more immersed if they gave it a try themselves. Anyway, if you're interested, I hope the other seasons entertain you just as much as the first, and really do appreciate the comment. :)

[@FateNFollyPaint]

I'm finally rewatching this story after so long I've changed accounts, am now a member, and I still haven't watched Jules' story in it's entirety lol

[@twowheeledgaming]

Well seeing as the majority of the community vote Jules' story as their favorite, might want to finally see that through. :P But, what I'm hoping to achieve overall, is that everyone can find a character/story they can relate to and enjoy.

[@FateNFollyPaint]

@@twowheeledgaming mhm! that's one of the things I love the most about Jules story, from the half that I've seen. his survival never feels guaranteed, and he's even more of an underdog than Jamie was, which I feel is the situation most people would find themselves in

[@scavulous6336]

I watched 3 of these now, watch them through everytime and send them to my friends. Way to go brother! ❤

[@Mr.Moosecle]

It's not often when i can admit that I cryed over a game that can be played on a potato. The writing was so perfect, It made me feel connected to the limited cast of characters. I truly appreciate you taking so much time and writing this absolute masterpiece. Just as a side note wouldn't it be cool is Devin was still alive and about a year after Jamie dies he goes over to knox county and claims the safehouse.

[@twowheeledgaming]

I'm always honored when I read comments like this, hearing from people who resonated with the content so strongly. Really can't express how much I appreciate you watching and sharing your reaction, as it helps keep the fire burning within me to keep pumping out more. The thought of Devon being alive and eventually coming for Jamie has been tossed around a fair bit in the community, and while I'll never commit to anything, I'll also say that nothing is ever COMPLETELY off the table as long as it's plausible. Really do appreciate the comment. Thank you. :)

[@professorxbeeaats937]

I just finished the Jules wade video so I unfortunately know the ending of the movie but I’m for sure still watching. I love how you can connect these stories.

[@reubeytuesday9550]

This is the best zomboid story content I’ve seen by far, feels like I’m watching a movie, it’s great

[@twowheeledgaming]

Good to hear I hit the right note then! Really enjoyed making it more of a cinematic and narrative experience compared to the standard Let's Plays you can already find.

[@summahz8625]

Thank you for making us feel for this little pixel character. It was a wonderful story buried amongst endless zomboid videos.

[@dwightbruners8139]

This is the best video of project zomboid I have ever seen, probably top 3 KZbin videos ever. The music, the story telling, the game play, the narration, the emotions, wtf. I didn’t even think it was possible to achieve this level of video from zomboid. I seriously am blown away. I cannot imagine how long it took you start to finish- this is a literal movie. Criminally underrated channel, can’t wait to see more content from you

[@twowheeledgaming]

Well that is certainly incredibly high praise and I appreciate the hell out of your comment. I'm not surprised when most people are caught off guard by the depth available within PZ, mostly because you really have to "buy into" the character you're controlling/following, and a lot of people either aren't interested in that or don't have the time. Overall I think that's really why Jamie's story resonates with a decent amount of people, is he's genuinely living a life and struggling with issues that others can relate to. Anyway, I'm delighted you enjoyed the saga so much and can only hope that my future work can live up to the standards I have set with my first outing. Sincerely, thank you. :)

[@patricklawrence9408]

Was struggling to find more zomboid content. I am so happy I stumbled upon your channel. You have reignited the spark in my Zomboid heart. To have a new found appreciation for it. Love it!

[@gooseking]

"I'm gonna go find a nice place to die." That hits hard, holy moly

[@twowheeledgaming]

There's a few lines in the series that were difficult to record, and Jamie's final journal entry basically was an emotional minefield that I had to get through. Felt like saying goodbye to a friend.

[@imtemperpediclove3885]

@@twowheeledgaming You definitely get the lump in your throat and can truly feel the loss of both Jamie and Devon. A masterpiece of Story telling.

[@TonyHungLow94]

Yoooo thought comments about almost crying were extra until I made it all the way through lol! Great story telling and gameplay!!

[@nukemk9042]

It's 4 in the morning and I didn't stop watching. Love your video 👌👌👌👌

[@twowheeledgaming]

Glad you enjoyed it so much, but hopefully you got some good sleep after finishing it up. :P

[@mattersofmadminds]

I've got tears and goosebumps taking over... "Goodbye, Jamie." "Devon, no!" You got me man...

[@DrewHart84]

This was totally not what I was looking for but I couldn’t stop watching! Terrific storytelling and crazy to think of the countless hours you put into this. Exceptional story!!

[@twowheeledgaming]

It's definitely a bit different than most other Zomboid videos out there, but am always happy to hear that it's snagged another person's attention and enjoyment. Truly appreciate the comment, my man, and thank you for the wonderful praise! :)

[@ZeFroot]

Dude this shit is QUALITY, you should do a multiplayer series next, will add extra hope, and anxiety for every near death experience, and the true feeling of loss, much like Jaime experienced with Devin, lets hope someone arrives to put the kid out of his misery one day.

[@twowheeledgaming]

I'm glad you enjoyed! I've discussed multiplayer a bit in the comments before, and I just don't think it's very compatible with this style/format of content. Mostly coming down to logistics more than anything. I do want to find a way going forward for it to feel less "alone", so there's been a few good ideas pitched by the community that we might end up seeing. :)

[@ZeFroot]

@@twowheeledgaming I suppose it makes sense, but you never know how much even just a second person could improve a story!

[@TheGhettoGinger]

​@twowheeledgaming Superb Suvivors basically adds ambient human NPC survivors. It's actually really cool and I'm enjoying it. If you're trying to feel less alone in this series I recommend looking into that mod

[@AndyLiu-b7s]

Nothing better than a tragic ending to finish off a good story.

[@twowheeledgaming]

I mean there is always the "Happily ride off into the sunset..." but, it is a zombie apocalypse...

[@DrunkBetch-yz9kz]

You should download the "Satchel on the Back" Mod to add the satchels to the back of your backpack for extra space. You should also keep backpacks with you for faster base changes. Thanks for the amazing video. Also, you can add barricades to both side of the windows.

[@MorkiMoo]

What a story. It had me hooked all three days of watching it. I cannot wait to start watching the rest of your work, it’s better than anything a streaming service can offer me.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Glad you stumbled upon me then and happy that the content was entertaining enough to keep you coming back for more! Welcome aboard, and thank you for the kind words. :)

[@nikoskouts1045]

Absolutely perfect storyline, no hope, no chance of surviving, no good endings, no bullshit. Exactly what you want to see in a movie about zombie survival. Bravo to you man. This was the first video i watched from you. As many other people say in the comments, i stumbled upon your Chanel at random and i watched all of the 4 hours of this. Keep up the fantastic work man🎉

[@twowheeledgaming]

As strange as it is to say, it's refreshing to showcase a story that doesn't have a "happy ending". Especially in the genre of apocalypse movies and shows, it was always strange to me that more conclusions didn't end on a bitter note. Anyway, absolutely delighted that you stumbled upon my little slice of the internet and enjoyed Jamie's story, and thank you for leaving such a wonderful comment. Really do appreciate it. :)

[@nikoskouts1045]

@@twowheeledgaming It was the absolute least i could do. Cheers from Greece to you man! 💪

[@AuricomSystems]

Really one of the best videos of this sort I've seen, I especially appreciate that you're calm and not doing some dumb gimmick, too! A+ deserves way more views.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Sincerely appreciate the kind words! I really have fallen in love with the style myself, and happy to know that others are appreciating it just as much. :)

[@BingDinoDNA]

This is such a breath of fresh air, your storytelling is captivating and I enjoyed every minute of this journey. Like most stories with tragic endings, this kept me wanting the happy ending, even though I knew, it just wasn’t how these things end up.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Happy you enjoyed it! There is the endless cycle of getting attached, praying despite the odds that they'll find a peaceful conclusion, and then being faced with the reality that this game doesn't often provide "happy endings". I think it all serves to help make the journey as impactful as it is, and leaves you feeling something besides apathy.

[@ELIZA910]

The music is so atmospheric Lovely video very well done

[@justasquirrelnr]

man, random yt recommendations did good for once, this is amazing!

[@winter6328]

genuinely so well made. id say its better than the "300 days survived in PZ" series. so underrated. cant wait to see what else you make

[@twowheeledgaming]

Appreciate the praise and really am glad you enjoyed it! There's always more in the works and plenty more stories to come, hopefully they can live up to this initial outing.

[@winter6328]

at the time of this comment, i hadnt finished it. i just finished it. similarly to jamie, i felt anguish at devins loss, however at the end when he pulled the trigger, i only could let out a small gasp of shock at the very end. amazing video. cant wait to watch more.@@twowheeledgaming

[@lv4056]

Never did I think I'll watch an entire KZbin video of this length. Very predictable and kind of typical zombie apocalypse story but so well executed and narrated by you. Great job dude, hope the "lack" of attention/interactions your video has gotten doesn't discourage you from making more content. Once again, great job.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Definitely can't claim to be blazing new trails with the actual story, but I'm glad the execution and style kept you around and engaged! I'm already far beyond satisfied with the support the series has received so far, so there's definitely no fear of discouragement anywhere in the near future. Truly appreciate the comment and praise, glad to have kept you entertained. :)

[@quacker7900]

the fact that this story takes place just a day after my birthday makes me love it even more, and the fact that your channel doesn't even have 10k subscribers enrages me. beautiful quality and a wonderful story.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Truly pleased that you enjoyed it so much, but I wouldn't worry about my subscriber count. :P I've already received far more support than I ever imagined, and am blown away by the response this video has had. More people will stumble across it and decide to stick around, just have to be patient with these things. :)

[@kiddough778]

i just... wow. the quality of this is incredible - emotionally impactful, wonderfully engaging... the storytelling is impeccable. absolutely incredible work.

[@twowheeledgaming]

That is some high praise, and I appreciate it a ton. :) All I can say, is I'm happy so many people have enjoyed the story and hope to keep putting out more that continue to keep you all entertained.

[@imtemperpediclove3885]

This left me absolutely speechless... the goosebumps and the emotion.... I'm truly in awe at the amazing story you've told and I cannot thank you enough for sharing this with us. The struggle, the hope, the loss... just, thank you.

[@twowheeledgaming]

I truly appreciate the incredibly high praise, and can only hope that I genuinely deserve it. :P There's no greater reward, than hearing that my work has spurred such powerful emotions in people, and I'm sincerely thankful you took the time to watch and enjoy. Thank you. :)

[@fallsdeadaccount1900]

I feel like I've come across a hidden treasure in the project zomboid community, this is exactly the kind of content I've been looking for and wanting to watch since I started playing last year! I'm really impressed by your work and I applaud you man, I can't imagine the amount of time and effort put into making quality work like this. I'll definitely be watching the next season and recommending your channel to my other friends!! Edit: I just finished it and I am tears. Bravo!!

[@twowheeledgaming]

Each season is certainly an effort in patience, but it's always worth it once the story is concluded and the reaction from the community comes in. I never expected a series with this tone and style to get as large as it has, but I'm incredibly glad that there are others out there who enjoy this approach to the game. Hope you enjoy the other seasons, and really appreciate the comment! :)

[@Kazou_Yashiki]

man, listening to this while sick has been great to listen too.

[@deusvult77]

Bro, you got a huge fan in me now. I can't stop watching these lol. I'm supposed to be working right now.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Well don't get in any trouble on my account, but I'm glad you're enjoying the stories! Really has been awesome to put them together for you all. :)

[@deusvult77]

@@twowheeledgaming No worries, mate. You should have SO many more subs. This is quality stuff. I'm gonna tell all my Zomboid buds.

[@neoncamcorder]

oh, jamie and devon :( as soon as i heard devon's story my heart sank. poor sweet boy. you are a beautiful storyteller-- i have never gotten so attached to a zomboid character before. kudos, kudos, kudos.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Think the key is just being willing to buy into these clump of pixels as real people, which not a lot of content creators really go after. Really do appreciate the praise and kind words, and happy to hear that the story truly resonated with you. :)

[@thomashightower7881]

What's so perfect about creating a narrative through gameplay in Project Zomboid is that it only ends in one way. I'm halfway through the vid, and the longer a survivor survives, the more you become attached to them. Every day, every new task, every milestone or goal achieved just adds onto that ever present dread of whats inevitable. You have very effectively been able to wholly translate that experience from beginning to end in a great video. Have you considered doing such a project with multiplayer? I find the narrative that a group of survivors can make is truly special, and while most of the player base seems focused on singleplayer, there is just so much rp possibilty in multiplayer

[@twowheeledgaming]

It's great to hear that the core of Zomboid translates throughout my video! That is one of the main reasons the game captivates me so well is the bond you form with your survivor and the stubborn knowledge that their death is inevitable. Doesn't make saying goodbye any easier, but it does get me excited to hop right back in and do it all over again. For multiplayer, it really comes down to logistical issues more than anything. I've gone into greater depths in comments before, but it's just too difficult to keep a coherent story going without having incredibly disciplined players. So as far as this format is concerned there will probably never be a multiplayer aspect, but I would like to do some multiplayer content at some point down the road.

[@thomashightower7881]

@@twowheeledgaming just remember that when you have the thought that something can't be done, that's the opportunity to do the impossible. I think there must be a way around the logistical issues of narrative content in a multiplayer server. Perhaps it can be from one survivor's perspective like this, or it could act like Pulp Fiction and tell these interlacing narratives that all connect together in some way. From the moment the survivor is spawned, their story begins. The hard part with that might just be gathering footage from all of your players and editing it together with good pacing. Really, I think it doesn't even need that much to be compelling, because you merely need to feel the effects of other players' actions for their presence to be worthwhile. You discover that the grocery store you were going to loot has been picked clean, or you discover a large horde that has been corralled into the parking lot where your vehicle is, or maybe this house has an obvious sign of life recently in it, giving you hope that you can find this other survivor while they are still living. Just some thoughts I had, whether or not you do such a project, I look forward to seeing your future uploads

[@phoenixneman3]

This ruled so hard, loved your storytelling, especially the mix between first person and third person narration. Just got into PZ and content like this is making me fall in love with the game and community. Thank you so much for your hard work!

[@twowheeledgaming]

Thank you for watching, and a warm welcome to Project Zomboid! It is one hell of a game if you treat it right, and can be played in so many different ways and styles. Glad that my content helped pull you deeper into this potential rabbit hole. :P

[@TortoiseDuck]

Just finished this on my graveyard shift, amazing story. Great editing as well, can’t wait to watch the next one!

[@alec7182]

Haven't finished yet, but I have to say, this is awesome! From the music to the editing to the narration. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Hopefully your enjoyment lasted through the entirety, but very much appreciate the kind words and support! We're already working on a season 2 of this series, so if you enjoyed this one I imagine you'd also be entertained following that as it develops. :)

[@hbora8339]

so good. just really great. congratulations on making something so cool.

[@nilo5747]

F I wonder what'll happen to his house. His radio signal may have been heard, plus he left signs. I think Jamie wanted to die in the end. If he truly wanted to survive any longer, he could have severed his hand. Plenty of issues that'd come with that, but those issues pale in the face of certain death against the infection. (If anyone's curious, there actually is a mod that lets the player severe their hand/arm if they've been bitten. "The Only Cure" I believe it's called.)

[@twowheeledgaming]

He certainly was putting himself in a situation where death was likely, but as far as the limb severing solution I think even "in universe" that's a questionable tactic. Unless you saw off the offending limb *right there*, who knows how quickly the infection spreads, and if you're just mutilating yourself to die anyway? Outside the game, The Only Cure mod is a fun idea but just shatters the immersion of the game since every animation looks beyond goofy at that point, so it's probably never going to be a viable option for something like this. In the end, Jamie was broken and beaten in more ways than one and the bite simply was the straw that broke the camel's back.

[@thebruuumiester518]

To call this youtube content would be diminishing, this is art. Plain and simple, this guy needs to be hired by the PZ devs for storybuilding.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Aye, there's nothing wrong with being "KZbin Content". The vast majority of media that I enjoy comes from other creators and not any of the major corporations churning out lazy sequels. I do appreciate the praise however and am glad that the story resonated with you. I'll never get tired of knowing that my projects actually entertain people. :P

[@skumomcbee9280]

That goddamned 25% scratch chance. RIP Devin, RIP Jamie

[@twowheeledgaming]

As every story in PZ, it's not *if* the undead get you, it's *when* the undead get you. Sometimes it's a lot less climactic than we hope.

[@ndhart3213]

*7%

[@85wutaiflea]

I just found this completely by accident, and... wow... PZ presented at its absolute best. All that work you put into this really shows; I was completely hooked.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Delighted that you enjoyed it so much! While I'll attempt not to sound too self-righteous, I do think that this general style is what the game was built for. From everything I've seen and read about the Devs, PZ is supposed to be about the stories of the unremarkable, the everyday people that are left to struggle against this new reality, and that's always my goal when going into these series.

[@EarlOdinod]

absolutely excellent video, editing and story both top notch. looking forward to the next tale you decide to tell!

[@twowheeledgaming]

Thank you for the kind words! Happy to say that the beginning of our new adventure is just around the corner! Maybe even today...😏

[@ItzAngelPlayz_]

You have my respect. What i thought was the end of the video was only just halfway. Now thats commitment to the end.

[@claym0re680]

This series and storytelling was awesome man! Spectacular job :)

[@twowheeledgaming]

Thank you very much! Happy to provide it for you!

[@kitkelley6775]

jesus christ. ive watched a LOT of these compilation videos, but this is absolutely one of the best. props to you for making me tear up over project zomboid. you told a hell of a good story and made it incredibly far with a character with objectively bad stats in a very hard game. stunning.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Well everyone has their own style, I just think the approach I landed on lends itself to highlighting the survivor that is usually passed over in PZ videos. It's really awesome how natural the story flows once you buy into your character being a human being, and I highly recommend everyone give a more narrative focus run a shot at least once. Anyway, really am glad that you enjoyed the story and hope to bring even more in the future. :)

[@near_urban_survivalist2184]

My god, the storytelling is incredible, and the ending brought tears to my eyes, this was a very easy sub and like, I am very happy that I watched for the full 4 hours, genuinely thank you

[@twowheeledgaming]

Never get tired of hearing people's reactions to the ending. It's a real punch to the heart if you get invested and I truly appreciate each and every person who is able to do so. I'm glad that you enjoyed it enough to stick around and I'm delighted to welcome you aboard for whatever future stories we end up telling. Can't promise they'll all live up to Jamie and Devon's, but I shall certainly try my best.

[@honinakecheta601]

This should be made into a tv show, Project Zomboid is such a great game to role play with. I have really been enjoying it lately, and this video was AWESOME! You did a fantastic job

[@twowheeledgaming]

Well it's a very small, self-produced TV show, but I appreciate the idea. :P Incredibly glad you enjoyed the story, and also appreciate the medium that PZ can be for telling stories. Can't really say there's another game out there that hits the same beat.

[@raf8758]

This was a lot of effort, and I definitely appreciate the sheer amount of time you put into immersing us for this character u hope you can do thus again and your narration is top tier. Great Video 👏🏽

[@twowheeledgaming]

As you said, I can only hope to be able to repeat the same depth I achieved with Jamie's story, but I shall certainly try and find out either way. Appreciate the kind words and support! Happy you enjoyed the video. :)

[@i2suyoutube988]

the editing, the story, the narration, the gameplay...everything is perfect in this video

[@twowheeledgaming]

While I can't say it's "perfect", I very much appreciate the compliment and glad that you enjoyed it!

[@reyeesupports1615]

This video is a pure masterpiece. A 10 star movie even. It has everything you could want the action,the sadness. Just every good job man you just gain another subscriber I hope to see more like this

[@twowheeledgaming]

Happy to have you aboard, and that you enjoyed the saga so thoroughly! It really does have a lot of highs and lows, but that is really the name of the game at the end of the day. Thank you sincerely for the high praise, and look forward to providing more stories for you in the future!

[@adriannarafel5225]

Damn. Poor Jamie. :< I was really impressed by how a lot of this played out. Zomboid really is something else when you try to make a story from the random events. You genuinely had me believing that someone would physically show up as a companion even tho there currently aren't any NPCs in the game (outside of mods ofc) I was hooked the entire time. And his death, is all too common in this game. Incredible stuff. Top tier work. I've subbed.

[@twowheeledgaming]

I think that's the key take away from the entire project, or at least what I hoped to potentially showcase to others with Jamie's story. The game is an excellent story teller if you lean into it and focus on the survivor you control as an actual person. Really happy to hear that you enjoyed it so much and that you're sticking around! Always happy to keep people entertained and coming back for more as long as I'm able. :)

[@ShtikMahn]

Honewtly the best zomboid video i have come across so far. Gonna be a very high bar to beat.

[@twowheeledgaming]

I wholeheartedly agree! Hopefully my future stories can live up to the incredible support Jamie's story has received.

[@SuperCosmicSpaceMagnet]

This kinda came out of nowhere for me - never seen your channel, but it popped up on my feed and I'm so glad I clicked it! The first call with Devon was incredibly moving - much of the storytelling types of videos within Zomboid tend to just be about the character's immediate actions and how they feel. Using the sandbox as a foundation to then build new narratives upon is new to me, but it's very well done here. It's clear to see you were inspired, and that's a beautiful thing to be able to witness. Thanks for the content!

[@twowheeledgaming]

Thank you for the thoughtful and wonderful comment! Though I've said it many times before, I can't express enough how much this kind of support and engagement really means to me. Not only does it show that people are "feeling" the content on a much more personal level, but also that their kind words aren't hollow. Genuinely appreciate you. Thank you. :)

[@von...]

seriously so well written & executed my dude, I find all too often there is just some weird cringe that I feel listening to stories from other PZ story tellers - but that is not a feeling your channel shares company with. I was 100% immersed in this story the entire way through (minus a few breaks), watching this whole thing over the course of a slow day working from home. This was so well done that I had to double comment just to attempt to show you the same level of appreciation I felt for your masterpiece here.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Well, I shall see your double comment, and match you with a double reply. :P You're far too kind, but I do appreciate it all the same! As long as I've managed to entertain you or make your day a bit more bearable, that's all I can ever ask.

[@pacostacos6941]

Man… truly one of the most impactful pieces of work I have EVER had the pleasure of watching on this platform. Seriously, good work and thank you.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Wish I could respond with more than just my appreciation, but I do hope you know how much I appreciate comments like your own. I don't know if I entirely deserve the praise, but I'm happy to know my work is really engaging with people. :)

[@pop_of_two983]

This is another great one.

[@BenRK90]

I love that you added appropriate music and roleplay. A lot of these "I survived X number of days" things leave out the story the game and your own imagination make and instead stick to just bullet points.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Originally started the series cause I couldn't find anything like it on KZbin, so I'm happy that others are enjoying the style as much as I am. :)

[@richardsantosgarcia8972]

That was a rollercoaster of emotions and an insane ride to partake in. Devin's and Jamie's stories are just heartbreaking but very real and relatable. Extremely well done, video liked too. Very happy to have found your channel, well done algorithm.

[@twowheeledgaming]

It most certainly was, and I'm glad you were along for the ride. Really am glad that people are still stumbling across Jamie's story, even though it's becoming "old" in regards to internet relevance. It's going to be a journey that I think about for a very long time to come.

[@Cooldungas]

Incredible video! Amazing editing, pacing, and storytelling to create such an enthralling tale of perserverance, companionship, and loss. Thank you for all your hard work in putting this together and I'll certainly be sticking around to see what season 2 has in store!

[@twowheeledgaming]

You are far too kind, but I certainly appreciate all the praise! Nothing makes me happier than hearing that my work has hit all the right notes for people, so I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed it so thoroughly! Hopefully I can keep up that high bar for season 2 and whatever other adventures come. Happy to have you aboard, and really do appreciate the incredibly kind comment. :)

[@JohnMarshton777]

I just picked up Zomboid about 3 or so weeks ago and I'm hooked. This is PRECISELY the kind of content I was looking for. The narrative of the game was enthralling and I wanted it to continue in some fashion. Bless content creators such as yourself, this is masterful.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Happy to hear that PZ has gotten another fan, it's a game that really has earned the incredibly community surrounding it. I do hope that my videos and stories highlight an aspect of the game that often gets overlooked here on KZbin, and judging by your comment I've done precisely that. Wish you luck on your own adventures with your own survivors and look forward to entertaining you in the future! :)

[@Amiycyte]

I love this video so much and the time and care put into it. One of my favourite Zomboid videos of all time

[@twowheeledgaming]

That means more than you know! While it certainly did take a perhaps unhealthy amount of effort, it's all worth it knowing that so many of you enjoyed it so thoroughly! Thank you. :)

[@leemuller1422]

I don't usally comment on videos. i found your channel by random chance. you sir are amazing. this is better than anything on tv. I'm looking forward to watching the other videos. keep up the fantastic work.

[@silverado_big_john4808]

Absolutely love your style man keep up the great work! Hopefully you get more traction soon

[@twowheeledgaming]

Thank you kindly! I'll try my best to keep it coming, and be happy with whoever finds their way here. :)

[@dreemurrprince]

I intended to subscribe immediately after I finished, but this genuinely just killed me inside. I can’t lie, I didn’t see Devon’s death coming, most people don’t have the heart to kill a character as young as him. I expected him to survive, maybe Jamie would tell him when he got bit, where to find his base etc.. but Devon’s final moments were heartbreaking.. its the closest i’ve come to crying in a long ass time, and I don’t cry easily anymore. Massive props to your storytelling abilities. Especially considering it was unscripted, coming up with the story on the fly isnt always easy, yet you did it so well. All things considered, amazing work! 10/10

[@twowheeledgaming]

It's certainly been interesting seeing everyone's reactions to the conclusion, but more often than not it seems to hit people a bit harder than even I expected. Perhaps it's something to do with gaming content being generally more upbeat, or I just happened to find some perfect formula, but I am always happy to hear that I can make people *feel* something rather strong with my projects. Hopefully you've recovered since your comment, and I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts and leaving some lovely praise. Thank you. :)

[@dreemurrprince]

@@twowheeledgamingso sorry i never realized you replied, but I have recovered, I enjoy stories that make me feel strongly like yours do. and in case i worded poorly, I said I intended to subscribe after i finished in the context that i was gonna wait, but i couldn’t and interrupted to do it immediately after how good it had gotten. hope you’re well.

[@Djedu5674]

This was amazing. It took me a couple if days to watch it all due to being busy but it was well worth it. Great job and looking forward to seeing more. About to start the next one you have.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Always happy to hear that people pace themselves with these videos. While its fun to hear that people binge it in one sitting, I'd much rather you enjoy it at leisure. :P Very much appreciate the comment, and hope you enjoy the second season just as much as the first! :)

[@larvaedadindex]

I’ve been watching this over the course of several days, it’s genuinely so encapsulating like a TV show. Damn good job on the narration and character voice acting. Insanely nice touch making impactful sounds be in sync with the music too!

[@twowheeledgaming]

Always happy to hear that people take their time digesting this story and end up appreciating it over several days. While binging it in one go is certainly an option, I imagine it doesn't give you a lot of opportunity to reflect. :P Anyway, thank you so much for the very kind comment, and I'm delighted I could provide a story you enjoyed so much. :)

[@nuggets1356]

man what a video. im such a sucker for these narrative story videos in video games. too bad more people dont make em. This one though is probably the best one ive seen so far. the editing for one was amaze balls and you did really well on the role play. 10/10 best use out of 4 hours of my life in quite some time. Dropped you a like and a sub for this one. Hats off to ya.

[@twowheeledgaming]

You are FAR too kind, but I really do appreciate all the praise! It is a shame that story driven and narrative focused content is far less prevalent than it currently is, but that was one of the major driving factors of putting this series together is wanting to scratch that particular itch. Really do cherish comments like these, so thank you. :)