Torchless Craftsman Challenge - Part 1 (The Long Dark)

[@thomasgizbert4790]

Zak, walking around naked, shoeless, at midnight, on the top of a mountain, in the snow, at -29 degrees C: "I can't believe we got frostbite..." 🤣

[@AmplifyChris]

Me: bearcoat, Moose Hide Cloak, Combat Boots, Work Gloves, Crampons, Bow and dozens of Arrows… refuse to go to BI or Blacl Rock because I am so afraid of timberwolves… Zak: Casual walking nacked right into a howling pack and survived… this is crazy…

[@MickeyMousevD]

Right!! I'm loving this 🤣😵

[@alantacitus]

For you to make a part 2 and 3 and 4 lol You display so much knowledge. Like really going naked, crafting what you wear on Loper. You are a mad man or a genius. Thanks for your uploads! Cheers!

[@Zaknafein]

Haha thank you so much. You are too kind, once again. I will certainly do Part 2 :)

[@ckricat]

ALGOOORRRITHHMMM

[@derelictgasstation]

Personally I'd lean more into the crafting part of the challenge and make it so you could only use torches you made through crafting instead of completely barring them off

[@Zaknafein]

Thats a nice and fitting touch

[@nerdolo748]

I love that idea and sounds like a great challenge base but itself. Torches taken from fire are sometimes a bit immersion breaking for me, but only crafted tourches make more sense and add difficulty.

[@AprilSunshine]

Wait that's genius!

[@knurlgnar24]

I like this too. Crafted torches are expensive and would prevent use except where it really matters. Better than my idea of only using torches indoors!

[@robrargh1]

*Torch@@Zaknafein

[@jesssashi9295]

I like seeing the mistakes, makes me feel better about all the little things I forget while I play. :) Love the challenge.

[@ayochill9716]

5 and a half hours of Zak! Today is a good day.

[@Acrusaderguy]

He needs more views this is just amazing

[@donovanmorgan9896]

This has been a fun run so far. Interesting to see areas that most people don’t get to very often. I’m in for part two.

[@sherwood513]

When you did your naked interloper run I was going to comment that I did a run where you could only wear what you crafted. It was a fun challenge. No torches is a bit too rough for me though.

[@freckles2437]

Yes please carry on with this series, it's so nice to see how you cope and what you prioritise. Jo Devon 🙂

[@someoneyoum1ghtknow]

I really enjoy these smaller challenges. Cool concept!

[@vladthedragon8250]

Opening up with you pegging timberwolves in the skull with rocks :D Digging your creativity in these uploads Zak, keeping it fresh for us.

[@clarkjoe79]

Thanks!

[@Zaknafein]

Thank you so much!

[@Hoagie_Man]

I agree with you on the harvesting plants thing, I think they're great to keep harvestable just in case. I've started calling FM my backup fridge because of all the cattails that are still there, it's nice to know that there are hundreds of them there waiting for me in case something wacky happens and I need em

[@gregmason5089]

When you go across the log crossing in ash canyon at 5:36:56 be sure to check the crack in the rock wall straight ahead and slightly left for a cache box. The tendency is to go immediately to the right when you come off the log and lots of people miss it.

[@alperensusan9701]

what an enjoyable challenge. happy 5 hours!

[@tippikuppi]

Just learned to use torches efficiently on my runs. Thanks to your intreloper runs and guides! And you do NO TORCHES -run. 🤣 You are a ledegend!

[@leechalk7686]

Hey there a part two would be great. I spent the whole morning watching this run, while trying to keep the local dear out of my yard and stomping my dog. I live in Princeton B.C. we have so many dear that they have no fear of humans and in the fall they can become aggressive to the point of dangerous. Cheers!

[@Fayreangel]

Wow, going to love watching this challenge. Thanks Zak

[@JonathanRossRogers]

46:38 I see you've discovered that rabbits swim through the snow instead of hopping on top since the last patch. It makes them much harder to hit.

[@JonathanRossRogers]

Thankfully, the rabbits have been fixed in a subsequent patch.

[@killdachita]

This is brilliant. Looking forward to part 2, 3, 4... Please keep it up, Zak!

[@maximuspayne7354]

Great challenge Zak. It's good to see you push the envelope on this survival survival run. You being being a veteran player and putting yourself in harms way just adds to the suspense and excitement of the challenge. Hoping you do his more often as it may get more attention in the LD community.

[@afakkobyab5982]

TWM -> Ash Canyon -> Loot the canyon region, get backpack -> climb to summit IS the best route. very nice gameplays man, thanks to you I'm back playing TLD

[@bartvandewalle5215]

I very much like this run and concept. I would not be able to survive this long I think, but you seem to be a master at this kind of thing. I would like to see this run continue past 60 days when the world is at it's coldest for 10 days already and see if you can sustain it past that.

[@sixter4157]

I second that overconfidence is a killer. I just lost my best interloper run to it. 40+ days in I had just killed and cooked the bear at trapper's. I had a few more items left to cook to hit level 5. I needed parasite free meat so I harvested 2 kilos of meat from a deer that I shot that died at the top of the hill toward unnamed pond. A wolf caught my scent and started following me. I was walking the dog back to trappers and could have easily got inside but decided to kill the wolf for the pelt and extra meat. After all I had been scoring bullseyes on bunnies. Nope, I missed. Struggle ensues and I die. I forgot I had changed the struggle from clicking to click and hold. That's OK, I am off to a great start on my new adventure.

[@Blaatann53]

F.

[@paulgerald1985]

I've enjoyed this challenge more than the others like: Outerloper, Birch Bark only, Beachcombing only, ect. I'd still rather see you progress you main 500 day run, but out of all the side challenges you've done in the past few years this was the most enjoyable.

[@kirksteven4316]

Thanks for testing the short cut from deer clearing to the rope, very helpful, very nicely done, look forward to seeing the next episode 😀

[@ianhandforth5672]

no torches and cothes,,you are the master,my main base is mountaineers hut,,its perfect location for me

[@clarkjoe79]

My only critique of TLD is the automatic use of reishi, birch bark and rose hip tea mugs. There is an abundance of tin cans in the game that could be used to store and drink these teas which forces the player to keep them in their inventory. Also, the player is forced to consider smashing open a can for its contents(tomato soup) and losing the can versus finding an opening device first(can opener, knife etc). Great content as usual, Zak!!

Next time eat 99% of a peach can, and then cook Peach Pie with only that 1% remainder. Free calories! Edit: does not work anymore

[@AprilSunshine]

Thank you!

[@nureinetheorie5939]

Won't work you need the full can of peaches to cook peach pie

I tried it and it worked for me.@@nureinetheorie5939

[@jc6226]

@@nureinetheorie5939 50%

[@kylervoie]

@@jc6226That’s new relative to these comments. This was changed on the december 4th 2023 update to require ingredients in cooking recipes to be of a certain portion or weight

[@Kuldirongaze1]

5:12:55 I hate the "prepping" time. It wastes the fire time. In real life, I prep BEFORE I start cooking. Also, there's no indication of how much "prepping" time is needed for each recipe and how much actual cooking time.

[@garakjr]

This is my favorite challenge you've ever done, hard, but not insane, very fun to watch. THANKS ZAK!

[@jason3714]

This is arguably the most brutal/unforgiving game i have ever played on interloper i can't imagine making it more difficult lmfao You have my respect sir.

[@Bobywan75]

Viewers: "We want to see what happens when he runs out of matches, let's cook him a hard challenge" Zaknafein: "I'm swimming in matches !" Quite a fun challenge I definitely want to see a part 2 eventually, You got really lucky with the first matches + flare. You like to flirt with the red line. That's so stressing !

[@timhumphreys3057]

I do wonder where he keeps all those stones at the beginning? No pockets, no clothes 🤣

[@AmplifyChris]

Underpants… depends on the width of your butt 😂😂😂😂

[@katzstrasza5957]

i get images of chipmunks😜

[@wadeeb]

well technically the underwear has a "pocket" but that would be some uncomfortable

[@Adam4ik3579]

i'm more curious about where he gets like a million cups for all of those teas, and how he carry them to not spill everything lol.

[@bluemoon005]

​@@Adam4ik3579aha That's why Will/Astrid can not jump😂.Mistry solved. Jumping without spilling the tea would be more difficult.

[@mrwalter7205]

Thx for explaining the rock-throwing with the Timberwolves. I was in fact wondering about that lol

[@TheStuffMade]

Great challenge, I really enjoy these runs. Please do a part 2.

[@FoxxGreyy]

Thank you for all the content you release! I feel better about being terrible at interloper knowing the pros still make mistakes. But thanks to you, I have finally gotten the technical backpack after always dying in ash canyon, all thanks to your videos showing me the routes I needed to take. Would love to see a part 2 of this series but certainly take your time with the baby! Keep up the great work!

[@ronaldofelipedacosta5316]

Wow man! Thanks for another great video. You are tough and resilient! And by the way, just to let you know that you, Elentia and the baby are always, always on my prayers. Wish you all the best! And now that I've watched it to the end, the second part will certainly be more than welcome!

[@Freeeez3]

been watching this bit by bit over the last week or so, very much enjoyed it ty for the content. love the ruleset for this challenge, looking forward to pt.2!

[@Solar-496]

I did something like this, but I couldn't wear clothes at all! I never did it on my channel, though. Your dedication and commitment to completing these challeges you set for yourself is beyond impressive! Keep it up, my guy!

[@Zaknafein]

Thank you! I have also done it without clothes, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4S1aoxun6iaj6c

[@Solar-496]

Ah bugger. Sorry, I'm a new viewer. I'll defo give it a look!@@Zaknafein

[@curtismantle]

I've been looking forward to this so much.

[@curtismantle]

I am making my way through this in an episodic fashion; about an hour at a time and love it so if you ask at the end if we want a part 2 or a sequel the answer is YES please.

[@aribavel2757]

Zak must be an expert Bowler. Ever notice how he always clocks those rabbits on one bounce?!?!?!😆😂😜😉

[@Kuldirongaze1]

Yes, part 2 please. It's a very interesting game mode.

[@dwperry8890]

You have another deer hide that is 99% cured at the end (briefly on screen at 5:29:15) - you didn't check all of the deer hides, so you can craft the deer pants right away. Great challenge, would love to see part 2!

[@gsimable]

Great video Zak. Definitely would like to see more

[@sisbonetta]

Lots of first for me watching you in this episode. Frostbite, snow shelter, drinking so much coffee...and others.😊 Good video

[@knurlgnar24]

Torches should be allowed indoors and in caves only. I think that would balance a little better.

[@knurlgnar24]

To be clear I LOVE this challenge. Just injecting my opinion.

[@unholyiiamas]

This deserves many more comments and likes so here is my part

[@JonathanRossRogers]

9:03 I just realized that Will is a nevernude. Also, his boxer briefs must be made out of Kevlar because they never wear out.

[@blackcatsbadluck]

There are dozens of us! DOZENS!!

[@n2obug]

Yes for part 2! I’d say once you get pants, coat, and bows and arrows crafted you’ve completed the challenge.

[@Zaknafein]

I agree. And moose satchel. This will likely take 3 parts.

[@ledekou1983]

3:17:43 nice hitchhiker‘s reference, Zak. 😄

[@romac9516]

Amazing! Really looking forward to chilling with this at the weekend :D Love these challenges

[@TheBoshy]

I'd love to see another beachcombing run

[@JM80z]

Great run. Thanks for sharing!

[@GeckoMena4433]

Such an awesome challenge!! This was really informative to watch I learned so much just by proxy. Would love a part 2 Zak whenever that may be, I’d love to see the post-forge phase of the challenge. Thank you 🙌🙌

[@p00pingnoob]

I wouldnt be able to do this even if i had god mode on😢, Zak your built differently bro. Thanks for the hours of entertainment and also all the tips and tutorials

[@fatal_sightxgaming4842]

1:39:43 talking about the difficulty/fun ratio. I have an issue with friends to play with in survival games with difficulty ratings (i.e. 7DTD, Green Hell etc...) because I LOVE the struggle in survival games. I havent played TLD on any difficulty except interloper, and I only play nightmare on 7DTD. I COMPLETELY understand people that don't want to die repeatedly. But I have a weird innate knack for survival games. And I personally believe survival games are supposed to be abusive. Green hell was one of my favorites. I love permadeath games. My friends call me a masochist 😂😂

[@ryandavis5475]

I want to see how well you do with this challenge. It's so amazing how well you deal with timberwolves, the shortcuts, and the overall map knowledge you share.

[@katinwelly]

This is nuts, Zak! (I’m catching up on ones I missed). I wanna try it! Though maybe I’ll do crafted torches are allowed. Look forward to seeing more. -Koru

[@Gearless03]

Zaknefein needs no map.. he is the map..

[@bombadil45]

You're a legend in this game.

[@eugenemegatron2210]

Ooh this one had my teeth itch😂 so close at the beginning the redlining ....jeeez

[@vitapristavka693]

looking forward for the part 2!

[@jr22986]

Loved this challenge! Would love to see another episode with a fully kitted inventory

[@AprilSunshine]

Yay someone's finally playing poor Will! #WillNeedsLoveToo! ❤

[@2peysta]

I have nothing against Will, but he's so whinny and i just can't stand the noise of his grunting and breathing in my ear.

[@JackFrost008]

yup will is noisy. @AprilSunshine that is a nice name :)

[@AprilSunshine]

@@JackFrost008 awe shucks! Thank you for the sweet compliment! 💖☺️

[@JackFrost008]

@@AprilSunshine :)

[@ckricat]

if its any consolation I usually play will

[@nanaensley6062]

Can't wait for part two.

[@daveh4106]

Thanks for the great content! Looking fwd to part 2.

[@Eddysmorphia]

Amazing video😊

[@Tetrahedragon2]

I can't wait for episode 2!!!

[@JebBushAintSoBad]

Torches are BANNED??? Jesus Christ man you’re masochistic. 😅

[@sinchrotron]

Don't care about torches. Worst is rifles are banned too

[@marygatdula2744]

​@sinchrotron There are no guns on Interloper anyway, so it's not really banned. But I would never even attempt this, except for maybe on Pilgrim! 😂

[@Angelfire0615]

Taking this in segments. Been intense watching all those gauges of health and wellbeing in the corner there...anticipating the wildlife encounters...watching you navigate caves in the dark 🥴

[@Tunoi_Veil]

the one shot no scoping of rabbits....

[@hapster22]

Is it possible to wipe out a flock of ptarmigans in one hit with a noisemaker? Haven't tried it myself.

[@yember]

The insane amount of risk, nice you survived

[@marygatdula2744]

This one was some risky business!! 🫣😬😲Good challenge. And, yes, I'd like a part 2 if you have the time besides the Road to 500 days series.

[@scsangler9373]

A Part 2 would be great!

[@radio4802]

the most impressive shit I've ever watched my man

[@dougingraham5807]

Please continue this series.

[@JonathanRossRogers]

2:13:10 I wear two improvised insulation most of the time. When I get too heavy, I switch the moose hide satchel with one of them.

[@loedtree01]

ZAK ur crazy but my god i love these TLD challanges u do and i am really enjoying this one i cant wait to see how far it goes, And man u must be a map god cause i get lost coming out the base door lol. Keep up great work and wish u wife and baby health and happiness.

[@Fayreangel]

Good to see you took the shortcut to the summit

[@samuelespinelli7445]

very nice concept. i really enjoyed it

[@tomaszmagruk4845]

You can check sapling cure percent in bottom right section, above its weight

[@shponglefan]

Just finished watching this and would love to see more!

[@BrianBindner]

At 3:42:46 If you go down that rope to the left out of the cave, the Spelunker is in the cave below.

[@commentforthealgorithm]

comment for the algorithm

[@Snake_Eyes_Dice]

Replyyyy for the algorithm. Great video Zak!

[@artemyburakh12]

Glory to the algorithms! All hail the algorithms

[@amnitziel]

Amalgamation for the algorithm

[@fortheking4536]

For the algorithm!

[@andrewfieldman4232]

Blood for the blood god, comment for the algorithm god!

[@gaylefailing7032]

Great video. I’m always amazed at your, and other players, mastery of this game . Like do you have a million hours? You always know exactly where you are. I know some regions that way but not every region. And I still struggle with interloper….thanks Zak

[@Zaknafein]

Haha thank you. I have about 1.400 hours :)

[@MrLakeri]

This mf survives better without torches and clothes than me using everything.

[@menhera1]

o nice timing new video

[@AmplifyChris]

Of course he forgot the harvested ptarmigans

[@rachaelrogers3909]

Would love to see a part two.

[@johnoosting]

I hope when they refresh the wildlife spawns they add more randomness or maybe something similar to the loot tables.

[@scammel1]

This is an awesome spin! Thanks!

[@keithrandolph3035]

Super excited to see this

[@jamesgriffith443]

Love the vid

[@Little_Sams_Top_Guy]

I hope part 2 comes out soon

[@Zaknafein]

On its way. Its hard to find the time for long videos with a baby. Its 80% done

[@Little_Sams_Top_Guy]

@@Zaknafein oh congratulations on the baby I’m new to the channel but i love it

[@johnme7049]

This has been a blast Zak. I've really enjoyed this. I always learn things from watching you. As far as the caches go though, I don't know if they have changed things but I have a current Pilgrim run, (don't judge me, sometimes I just want to relax and explore. :) I have found two of the 'NEW caches, one in ML and one in Milton and they were both BARE. Color me disappointed. Also, as a different kind of challenge, I did an essay about the circumstances surrounding the wolf carcass and body in the cave you visited earlier. How they came to be there, I would share it if you would like. It's about a page in length. Unsolicited parenting tip, from one father to another; Make a journal. Write all the 'Cute' things the baby does every day, every milestone, each achievement. Trust me on this. You think you will never forget what just happened today but in days to come you will read what you wrote and be very happy that you did. May each day bring you as much joy as you experienced the first time you held your child. God bless

[@TomiSauvage]

Nice challenge! Here is an idea for another one : no HUD and you're not allowed to check condition and temperature in the menu.

[@Zaknafein]

That is a fun one. Koru and Dunn often do it and put post-its on their screens too