Can I Survive Endless Winter in Project Zomboid? 

"Though certainly outfitted with a plethora of modern amenities" *shows cutlery*

This is literally the most calming video I have ever listened to, yet the protagonist is suffering greatly while I'm smiling, he's suffering and I'm smiling.

Combine this with an "always night" mode and you've got a pretty spicy Dead Sun scenario.

WINTER EPISODE YES YES YES I've needed to hear his soft narration, Thoreau-isms, and assymetric cuts. Never have I been more proud to be a Patron.

This feels like an audiobook. Can't wait for chapter 2. Keep up the good work.

As someone who's second language is english I'm so happy to know what are you saying because these words make my soul a little brighter.

Sometimes forget that he's damn near a professional writer and god tier content creator

I love your channel so much. You're one of the few youtuber who speaks so eloquently. I adore your descriptions as your journey went on. It's infectious.

I really appreciated the end of this video! All your PZ vignettes together feel like one mans journey and at the same time the isolated and desperate journeys of many lonely men.

I love the way he makes these videos as if reading from a survivors diary. So nice and calming to listen to

Man, I've been playing so much project zomboid because of you and can't wait for multiplayer. The thing I love about this game so much is the possibility of success is always so tantalizing but it's always over shadowed by the fear of death, a permanent end and I really think that, in a small way, this video perfectly encapsulates that.

Please, please oh please, I NEED episode 2 for this. No. Make this into a show. The whole thing is amazing. Such good narration and gameplay. I don't know why, I don't know how, but this made me feel like a colonist after a catharsis.

We need a new map for Zomboid with almost endless woods, I want to see the struggle of someone trying to find their way back to what was civilisation from a remote place. Weeks or months of in game walking. Wonder how big the map in Zomboid can be.

this is art. I sat down to watch this, and its audio/visual presentation embraced and comforted me like a warm, soft blanket on a cold winter evening, even though it's 78° F in my room. I'm not being hyperbolic or artistic, I literally realized as I was watching this that I was feeling comforting warmth even though it's texas and summer ain't finished yet.

AA you’re such a wonderful writer and narrator, I love the poetic and philosophical nature of your videos, it’s wonderful that you’re able to find so much meaning in Project Zomboid and Rim world, it really inspires me!

Was the background music/effects always so good? The atmosphere in this video is amazing, you've improved your editing skills much!

i love how in the end not the cold or the zombies killed you but the character's own mistake of crashing while most likely panicking like ou always knew how to survive but lost the fight with your own mind

What a cliff hanger, what I like with your stuff is that you never really know when it’s going to end

I’m sick today. But listening to the calm story as I lay wearily trying to get better is a delight I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy. Thank you Ambiguous

Would love to see a longer term project; I find myself getting so involved in these Zomboid videos and then they end lol. I don’t even know what this game is but you have me so hooked

I've been watching a bunch of your old, pre-sage, pre-semi-coherent ramblings and I've gotta say that without a doubt this' the best version.

AA makes this game seem so much more interesting and engaging than it actually is for 90% of the time you spend playing, even going so far as to add the sound effects (doors, windows, static, wildlife etc.) Truly a master of manipulating the mundane monotony into a material much more...mesmerising. Thank you Mr. Amphibian, for you are most ambiguous.

Honestly beautifully done. Looking back at 2019, this man is transformed into a philosopher/poet in need of a good cheeseburger.

The Project Zomboid videos of your are getting more and more philosophical, i love it!

That ending... No matter how hard one tries, life is inevitably short and even the simplest things can cause one death in an instant. Great video as always AA!

I love these narrative vids, @ambiguousamphibian . They always hit the spot when I need a zom-pocalypse story, I learn a bit more about the game, and I'm always entertained. I hope you'll craft some more of these!

This needs a follow up episode! Good stuff!

"The shadows of my struggles yesterday were now fading into memory" my man

This sounds like the character wrote a diary, and you’re narrating it. Very well done!

Fantastic video! You're ability to create and narrate such intense stories with such heavy themes yet keeping it somehow lighthearted at times is amazing! You never fail to impress AA!

Man, this really was a roller coaster of emotions, I almost fainted when you said "the horde was here". Shivers down my spine T.T

I love the 1st person narrative paired with your calming voice, its extremely immersive

These videos are a simple comfort in the chaos of the modern world; like a friendly face, or a mother's cooking.

This is honestly a masterpiece, the atmosphere just makes each part intriguing

(A small story I came up with 😅) He lived on an island before the apocalypse. He survived alone while scavenging for supplies and a boat. Once he found a working boat then he fled towards the mainland to explore and survive the old world for supplies till he found a purple car. Alone by himself he held a passion towards his car treating it like a lover over the next few days and thriving surprisingly enough. Several days later he was attacked by a wandering zombie horde which caused him to leave behind his car and supplies due to the large numbers till hours later he found a wooden cabin to stay a night or two before winter set in. Tbc

My good sir!!! This is a masterpiece! Amazing! Wish to see more of this, thank you.

Man, that ending was harsh. Leaves you reeling, being like, "WTF just happened?!" Yet at the same time it makes total sense. Death is a swift killer and for many people you just... die in an instant, gone just like that. It's harrowing.

these videos are so calming and soothing, i've fallen asleep a few times when watching these (including this one)

I picture the character sitting back in a chair in front of the fireplace... day number 10000... telling back this story with this beautiful calming voice, pipe in hand and a piping hot cup of joe.

I admire AA's entrepreneurship, to make use of a Literature degree, which most of us see as worthless(in a career sense). I thoroughly enjoyed the story you narrated!

I'll never get enough of your narratives and that sweet, buttery voice.

AA: "I survived in Project Zomboid in a world whose flame went extinguished." My brain: *plin plin plon*

This entire run is made childs play with just the outdoorsman perk.

you magnificent frog, I bought Kenshi because of you. dead characters are already in the double digits as always, thank you for the entertainment and the wise ponderings

how is this relaxing? like it's a zombie game and supposed to be kinda scary and stressful but honestly, I feel calm and relaxed with his voice.

I always had trouble sleeping. But this mans voice is so good and his way with words always put me in a soothing safe place. I always have to rewatch the video the next day to see how it ends.

I was watching this video and then duty called and I had to do my makeup, I look away from my phone to pay attention to my face and then I realized wtf I feel like I’m listening to a fire audiobook, this is beautiful.

Still the amphibian's best video to date, in my opinion. Shame that such a great work met this level of anticlimactic end 😂

Mr Amphibian, your Project Zomboid Philosophy videos are the only ones I watch at Normal speed instead of 1.5X speed. Some things in life are meant to be savoured.

These vids are still the best. Your other challenges are fun, but you create a story here, it’s really great to watch.

Everything up to the end was really relaxing, had a warm feeling to it

The story telling on these videos is absolutely top tier!

It’s always a good day when there is an AA vid drop. Thanks for your content homie. Your philosophical insights are always soothing :)

Bro your narrarations are absolutely incredible. Beautiful, my man. Beautiful.

Dude, your monologues are so good that I keep including them as Easter eggs in notebooks and as sheets of paper from long gone survivors in my Outbreak: Undead Campaign

It's funny seeing you walk through buildings that have no significance to your story that hold memories of some of my final moments. I remember smoking my last cigarette after an unfortunate bite in a small house you stayed in briefly. Very good video, thanks.

Love it! We are with you, AA! Spin us a yarn.

Part 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A series. Its more like a tv show then ever.

Just write a zombie survival novel already

I like that your including some of the melee and zombie sound effects with the narration, it's a nice touch. Great video as always.

Im not sure I want as much editing all the time, but I REALLY loved the “camera” work in this video.

I’m up working in the Arctic for the year and our eternal winter is just beginning. This video feels extremely relatable lol

I know these don’t usually get sequels but after that crash at the end I want to know what happened to him after.

Why does this sound more like an audio book to fall asleep to than a play through of a video game from the early 2010’s about surviving an unforgiving zombie apocalypse?

4:00 "The trunk unfortunately was locked" *continues opening the trunk*

That cabin is the always my go-to once I’m sufficiently supplied

At 8:38 you can see the most safe house in the entire game. There is a lake nearby, a town about 1km to the SW. And actually no zombies except the guys you met while opening this location. Highly recommend.

I can't put into words how much I love your channel. Very easy to sleep to voice with the delivery of a poet. You put me to sleep harder than heavy rain without thunder.

The way you weave a narrative into gameplay is some of the best commentary I've ever seen. Your channel is special. I originally came here, way back in your torsolo campaign, for the gameplay. I ended up staying for the writing, the commentary, the stories you tell. Look at how quickly your channel has sky rocketed in subscriptions. You deserve it.

Patrolling Knox County almost makes you wish for a Nuclear Winter.

Here's a challenge for you Ambiguous. Can you survive Project Zomboid as an old man? You've survived as worm-man, and as Gerald Williams, both of them having their extreme faults, but this playthrough will be in a more grey area. The apocalypse has started, and you're immune to the airborne infection, (somehow) and you currently reside in your 60's to 80's range. You're weak in almost every regard, you can't see or hear quite as well, or you may even be permanently deaf (Or blind?). Long runs tire you quickly, and you're highly susceptible to disease, and sickness. BUT- There remains a silver lining, since you've lived on this planet for an extended period of time, your treasury of knowledge, and skill is more vast and varied, maybe you're highly skilled in Mechanics? Maybe you took your time in hunting, or fishing? Maybe you've spent your life as a Renaissance Man, learning a little about every subject, and are capable in most intellectual tasks. Rules for such a challenge of course would be: You cannot invest any points in strength, or fitness. (This does not apply to being more nimble, or sneaky) You MUST Invest in either Overweight, Underweight, or Very Underweight, as well as Poor Eyesight, and Poor Hearing, (Or Deaf/Blind if you wanna have a challenge) As well as traits that involve being more susceptible to disease and sickness, like weak stomach, slow healer, and prone to disease. I'd really like to see if you'd wanna take up such a challenge, as well as anybody else who's interested! I just started a playthrough of it myself and it's definitely an interesting take. Anyways, best of luck if you're willing to try, and take care!

Tbh, this is probably the only way i would enjoy living out in the woods. Since it's Challenging enough to keep you from getting bored out there.

I watch these videos for entertainment during the day. I watch these videos for the calming narration to sleep at night.

Honestly, the only RU-vidr I know who made me want the game. I've died so many times....

Not only is it a challenge, but a story of a survivor doing what he can to live out these harsh conditions. Basically your writing is top tier. Happy to found you.

If Hemingway had decided to write zombie apocalypse fiction, I imagine it would have read much like this. Excellent work, sir.

Hitting me with that Beautiful Dreamer piano melody In The beginning. Nice.

This is the ideal RU-vid video. You may not like it, but this is what peak writing and editing looks like.

That intro with beautiful dream makes me very nostalgic and I wanted to cry

I love this game. My best friend just got a PC for the first time and we have had a blast not knowing what the hell we are doing... Opened a bathroom only for like 25 zombies to come running out after us.

“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” --Marcus Aurelius

God when making AmbigousAmphibian: 1.) Two cups of Socrates 2.) Two spoonfulls of Plato 3.) 1 packet of modern philosophers 4.) A dash of Augustine of Hippo with a sense of humor. 5.) *Zombies and games*

don’t have anything funny or interesting to comment so i will default to hello

I feckin love these little narratives, so good and so entertaining

Your voice and the narration of your videos for project zomboid, always keeps me coming back to your channel. Keep it up!

This was literally the most poetic video I've ever seen, made me rethink my life

Bro, getting off of a crappy shift at a shit job to see that you posted a video brings visceral joy to me. All the bad of today has been washed away in an instant.

you my man surpassed the others youtubers because most bring us entreteriment but you you bring a experience that only you can with your voice and narration i feel things i would never imagine i would think watching a youtube video this isn't just a video this is special...

I'm at work, and since I can't watch videos, I just auto-play my recommendations and listen to the audio. Halfway through, I was like "Wow, this a fantastic creepypasta!" only to look at my phone and realize it was a project zomboid playthrough

you get the sterne seal of approval. you have a great breadth of literature, of poesy, of philosophy and an exceptional fund of wit. you are an unabashed man who takes folly without chagrin, and i applaud you, i give you the thumbs of approval, i give you all that i really can, not admiration, but recognition. it is a niche that i would fain carve out myself, but i am too irritable, grim, cruel. i am glad you succeed where i would fail. you represent a proof of form, and it is fulfilling.

I appreciate the “beautiful dreamer” piano at the start

Man I wish I had your ability to tell a story. But it is by making up these kinds of stories for my character that keep me playing.

Your voice and music choice is the best for these videos!!!!

I love the universe that's created here. Those random guys fighting their way through the same destroyed world. The voice, the stories. Always the same, yet different every time. This is art

I got injured in soccer not about a month ago and haven’t been able to go back. I did not realize how much I would miss it my days are ok at best without it. Thank you for the great content

Never played this game but animations are so silly i love it. Player: "Bonk zombe on the head with the butt of a knife" Zombe: "Durr" (this repeats for some time)

I had to keep rewinding because I couldn't believe how eloquent and beautiful your script was. Your writing and narrating skills are on another level, you have talent man

As a long-time zombie expert & scholar, having read The Zombie Survival Guide over fifteen years ago as a teenager, it's an oversight that the zombies are as capable in freezing weather as they are at regular temperatures. Despite the virus' effect upon their physiology they're still governed by the fact that water freezes at 32F/0C, and chemical reactions slow approaching that point. Their movement and agility should decrease as the temperature falls.

I really appreciate your script writing, I listen to many videos while I do chores or teacher work and I appreciate your use of language a lot!

“When u don’t have a home” hit me hard Backpacks for life😭