Jones is my favorite WWF wrestler that never was. The dude is so over the top his schizo prophecies come true because he just spergs so damn much chances are he'll hit something eventually.
Being a younger member of society I've never played a pen and paper rpg such as Z-Land. But watching the first episode of this series and other series by other youtubers has given me some drive to go out and purchase an rpg of this type. Thanks Rycon and friends for this entertaining series and all the other content you pump out for us!
Oh man the whole play yourself scenario is bringing back some good rpg memories haha. My group did a similar google maps thing for a time, but eventually the power went out in game and phone charging stopped, so the gm made us track down an actual road map of our city IC & OOC. We spent the next 5 months marking that thing up in such detail that it served as our campaign notes. Good times!
"always wash your hands, if you feel sick stay at home, if your coughing wear one of those funny looking mask's" they really just predicted 2020 and 2021 didn't they
As a pen and paper gamer for the last 28 years (Bah I'm old) playing just about every pen an paper game out there. I'm always glad to see something new. What I've seen so far looks awesome :)
+osculim I'd highly recommend the podcast called "oneshot" they spend a few episodes going through different rpg's. But episode 13-15 maybe? They cover the star wars RPG. It was so amazingly roleplayed and edited. Every decision was made in character. They had the yellow credits rolling every episode (but read over as it's an audio podcast) they loved it so much they started a new podcast called "campaign" to continue the story. That spoiled my idea of enjoying other play RPGs since.
Fell behind in the series so I decided to start over. Man, the virus seems so like what's going on. Face masks, wash your hands, social distancing. Makes a lot more personal now. Just gotta say I love this series. One of my favourites of all time! Keep up the great work!
Scott Andrews if you guys are starting as yourselves how will you handle someone dying? in the sense of how will new characters be introduced to the group and such
We'll have to sort that when we come to it. The session someone dies obviously will be their last. Currently in my mind it'd mean that player would sit out. But the discussion would need to happen with the group. I'd imagine regardless the player would be out for a while. I personally wouldn't want to come back as it'll kind of ruin the experience for the others as a "made up character" can be ALOT better than "me" it'd take away the rawness of this series.
Hello all. I'm Izak, the GM for this campaign and head dev for Stormforge Productions. Feel free to ask any questions about the campaign or the Z-Land system.
Izak Tait How do you follow what time its in the game? like do you use some timewatch that you turn as players do things? I had idea to use our country own map website to see how long it takes to drive/bicycle/walk from A to B anywhere in Finland. i guess Google maps has similar feature too but how you in general follow time or keep track of it?
I recently started a Z-Land campaign with my friends, and I'm coming back through to re-watch these for inspiration. Its my first time GMing anything, but they're hooked on it already, so I guess I'm not doing too bad.
I bought Z Land and was thinking of how I should start. I did the Party to end all parties. I didn't realise you had started with a star wars marathon. I'm obsessed with star wars. I chose a star wars marathon as well.
*The bright lights of the lounge room glint off of TritonWolf's now bald head, sending flashes of light around the room. A local Khajiit wanders through trying to sell wares and skooma though none of the group are in the least bit interested as they prepare for the oncoming savagery that will be this apocalypse.*
Remember next episode goes live Wednesday 3pm EST. If you'd like an audio only version check out the podcast on iTunes! And while your there consider leaving us a review if you enjoyed the episode. Cheers! itunes.apple.com/nz/podcast/z-land-horror-survival-p-p-podcast/id1253411982?mt=2
Pssst. Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator. I don't know why, but I kind of wish you would make some sort of miniseries based either on history or something. Although the game isn't really optimal for it. I love your roleplay man, keep it up :D
... and even in the dark heart of the inevitable apocalypse, the role playing community must always debate about who "takes first watch". Lol... I love being a RPER. *salute*
Jesus christ, I just got the fact that the name references New Zealand. I pledged to the kickstarter and everything without realising that. Christ I feel dumb.
Rycon Roleplays Haha, it dawned on me as soon as Izak said New Zealand. Also, looking forward to the part where we get to see hard core space bad-ass Rycon.
@@ethancooper1056 To be fair: Just about the whole world would pronounce it "Zed-Land", so not getting the joke until you hear them talk isn't that surprising ;-)
I remember finding this episode back when it came out, when I was still in college. It's been awhile since I've been to your channel--It's good to see you're still around, all these years later. Hope you keep well, Rycon.
The full release of Z-LAND is now available at www.whatiszland.com there are many changes to the version played in this session but you'll see the evolution of the game over time.
Loving the whole build-up to it. These are the kinds of episodes that really give you a feel for characters even if it isn't too action packed but that's A-ok ! Dunno how I'd feel about playing as myself though, the whole parents calling, trying to contact the Mrs. thing would just get too real for me =D
It would be cool to see these interactions acted out in like some sort of series where you take what you did in the session and write a script of some sort and have a a whole production. Granted that would take a long ass time, but one can dream. Cool session!
Lucid Psycho Very cool idea. We started with something similar a long time ago. We did something like journal entries, but it didn't last because our games often went on into the early morning and everyone just wanted to sleep :P
+Rycon Roleplays you should check out the podcast "oneshot" episode 13-15 I think? They play star wars RP game, but the editing and in character decision making is glorious. After 3 episodes they decided to embark on its own podcast called "campaign" I haven't come across better roleplay on an RPG since. Also love your channel. Amazing work Rycon!
Dude, this in 2021 is like too real. Almos aughmented reality feeling. Loving it atm, using it for entretainment and inspiration for a post apocalyptic campaign.
Rycon,first of all,i am honored to have been named L.o.t.m.,i was blown away thank you.As for this video,i think it's great.As a role player and d.m. from back in the day,waching u guys took me back to some real fun times with the group i spent many hours with.I haven't done it in almost 20 years,(God i feel old) but u have gave me the bug again,and for that,i thank you again.As always,lovin what your doin.
I'm 10 minutes in and I love having found this after COVID. "Here's this entirely fictional virus which is kicking up a fuss on social media. How would you react" Please tell me how close you came to this when 2020 hit 🎯
Damn, I havnt finished the playlist I’m on season 4 where (spoiler) their home for a very long time was evacuated. And rewatching and seeing how fragile they were early on… mental wounds from seeing one… only to have them litteraly make games out of who can kill the most later on… it’s a great story I encourage anyone with the time to watch to try it out, yes things go poorly early on and seems like the system is trying to kill them but trust me when I say this what doesn’t kill you literally makes you stronger…
I have watched this series in years and last October I got covid and one night I was laying awake in bed hot and shaking couldn’t sleep it’s the worst I’ve probably ever felt. I stumbled across this vid and started listening and I swear it was like what I imagine taking drugs would be like It was like having a fever dream as the story telling was just so surreal and visceral. When the little girl zombie attacked that dude in the backyard I had damn near a panic attack because I thought it was real and that I was their it was scary but so awesome thinking back on it.
Rycon, you ever think of making a online version of this game? I think it'd be a good idea, it'd allow you to reach more people, allow people who have friends in other countries, And finally allow you to make more money. it'd be good for everyone in my opinion and hope you do consider making an online version.
I'm glad this is a setting where people actually know what a zombie is. It always breaks my immersion in movies or games with the whole "walkers" or "infected" thing where they never use the z word. It's such an ingrained part of modern pop culture, why would nobody acknowledge if it really happened, ya know?
When you guys were talking about the weapons at the House i instantly knew if my group was going to play this as ourselves it would be held at my house. I am a Edged Weapons Collector, and i only want the real weapons. So the list of weapons my group would have access to would be... extensive. Add onto that the fact that my parents are avid in their idea about having 1 gun for every person, 2 mags pre-loaded and enough ammo to defend the house until the cops can come. Preserved food, a Pool full of water, and a garage full of tools of all kind because my Dad thinks he is a handy man (My mom taught me to be the handy man) and i think it would be a thing of. "So we are at my house, this just became a hold out situation for the next few days."
I prefer a Short Sword for my hip, Viking Short Sword are thick enough for use as a bad axe but if you have a hatchet that would be better. For main weapon, a long Sword with a thick blade would be best. Less Likely to break but can be tiring if you do not have the build for them. For Firearm, none. I am a HORRID shot and so is my brother, we would be reloading the Mags for my parents but i do know how to maintain them all. If pushed i would take my old Scoped bolt action. It is more a hunting rifle but it uses a pretty good caliber. I would MUCH prefer a Crossbow Hunting tip Bolts, not the broad heads. Hip Flash for water and my old Leather backpack filled with supplies. You guys may want to hit an electronic store soon though, hand cranked USB charger for those phones and a LARGE memory chip would be a good idea. the Internet will not be up for long and nor will the power so you need to download as much survival info and maps as you can. Find a forest with a river near a mountain so it is fresh and clean water. The water will help keep food cold and fresh and the forest tends to supply water and some food for the Short term. Staying up high will also protect from most humans, we tend to not look up when they are looking around. Just make sure the Fire is under a dense Pine Tree, the smoke will be scattered in the needles and you will have ready access to pine sap (A slight adhesive and also slightly acidic) Thankfully my parents are from a nation that has a militia system (Switzerland) and even though they are in the USA they kept the idea of 'if you wish for peace prepare for war'. THANKFULLY all those cars will give you a TON of usable metal and material for building if you get that far.
Oh, I am gonna love this series! Timing couldn't be better either, just finished Titansgrave, now Z-Land can fill that tabletop hole in my video viewing schedule xD
This is based on what we know. So what if someone had some martial arts training. Let's say someone knows judo, can he have a bonus action to try to trip the opponent. The opponent gets to roll Dexterity against your strength or Dexterity + your martial arts bonus (depending on your experience).
You could take Judo as a fight specialty which would let you roll with that instead of fight. Meaning you can level it much faster too. Specialities are great for that
I just checked on a world clock. 1:30 AM for Rycon would be 6:30 AM for me, here Washington State, US. At least in my area, that is when the local broadcast stations are wrapping up their morning news programs and their national counter parts morning news anchors would be finishing up in hair and makeup.
I was just pointing out that, at the point that your in-game selves were starting Star Wars Episode VII, the US would only just be pulling itself together (in spite of the hangovers) after a nights sleep/partying. A few would know about the incidents like the one your in-game selves had witnessed, but only the super early risers that get up at 4:00 AM for what ever crazy reason. Even then, only those with the time and awareness to pay attention to the news reports will have even heard the reports, the rest would likely be too busy or sleepy to pay any attention to the news. However, by the time you would have finished the Force Awakens, social media would likely be lighting up like a Christmas tree as, I would assume, at around 9:30 am what's known as a special report would go out on all the major news networks because the C.D.C. (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, I decided to include the written out form in case there are anyone out there not familiar with US government agencies) would be putting out a press release warning about the "feral stage 2" of the H.K.E.V.'s progression. Again, not trying to patronize or call everyone an idiot, but I'm assuming that everyone out there is as ignorant of the US's government agencies as I am of New Zealand's.
just started this video and rycon i want to say my heart is beating so hard im sopo exicted thank u RYCON U DA BOSS rycon u dude i cant even explain how great u are love ya vids love ya rp love everything u do man u inspired me to start roleplaying more games than i ever had THANK U RYCON and remeber one last thing u inspired me and u are DA BOSS
rycon one more thing i just heard u guys metion H1N1 aka the bird flu i have a booK U might be intested in its called Pandemia u should check it it u might like it
I enjoyed it. It started off a little slow but that was unavoidable, when setting up the scene and what's going on in the world. I can't wait to see what kind of a mess you four get yourselves into.
To anyone who wishes to catch up to this series, I calculated the approximate amount of the time you need to watch to do so and, well, Have fun with that 125 hours of straight-up watch time, guys! (and that's not counting FAQ sessions, that'd be like three-four hours more LOL)
Rycon I gotta admit I thought this was gonna be weird and I wouldn't like it but 30 minutes in and I'm hooked. Much respect for the GM btw really great storytelling.
Finally able to watch this after a couple days, i'm excited to see the next part in an hour or so, I am quite sad that I haven't been able to attend a Townhall since February I hope I can make it to the next one!
Started watching your channel a few months back, caught up on most, besides Noah's tale, about 1/2 way through. Like your stuff man, look forward to giving this a shot.
Lol I love watching this I spent many years of my life is a DM but watching it from this perspective with a camera and seeing that it almost looks like a classroom and when the DM so certain things everybody takes their Notepad and writes something in it it almost feels like a university classroom like everyone is trying to get prepped for a big test coming later lol truth is I really miss the days when I used to DM I think I'm going to really like this series
started watching you recently started with kenshi now this and i love your channel man i will be watching lots of your content keep it going man love you !!
Maybe next time you should try and get some mood lighting going on. Like seal up the windows and put a dim lamp or improvised apocalyptic candles in the middle of the table to really foster the dark atmosphere of the roleplay
Coming back to watch this with the beginning of Campaign Two. Hard to believe it was five years ago (and I'm turning to dust at the realization). Also, echoing what many others have said, the parallels of this game's pandemic and the *actual* Pandemic we've been dealing with these last couple years are genuinely astonishing. Virus from Hong Kong, stay at home, wear masks, flu-like symptoms, gradual buildup of panic... Frightening. But maybe not, since you guys consulted actual viral experts while making Z-land to make the virus as realistic as possible, if I recall correctly.
watching this during the 2020 Quarantine - oh boy how this has aged.
It's covid how they say it just sounds like covid
Welcome to the club
Same
Same
Likewise
The moment I heard Alex Jones' name.
"There's chemicals in the air turnin' the freaking zombies gay!"
+Hysteria Laughs lmao
Jones is my favorite WWF wrestler that never was. The dude is so over the top his schizo prophecies come true because he just spergs so damn much chances are he'll hit something eventually.
You understand that
Being a younger member of society I've never played a pen and paper rpg such as Z-Land. But watching the first episode of this series and other series by other youtubers has given me some drive to go out and purchase an rpg of this type. Thanks Rycon and friends for this entertaining series and all the other content you pump out for us!
+Farrell Undead anytime glad to be inspiriring more roleplaying
Oh man the whole play yourself scenario is bringing back some good rpg memories haha.
My group did a similar google maps thing for a time, but eventually the power went out in game and phone charging stopped, so the gm made us track down an actual road map of our city IC & OOC. We spent the next 5 months marking that thing up in such detail that it served as our campaign notes. Good times!
+A Darker Porpoise oh that's beautiful, well have to grab a few
"always wash your hands, if you feel sick stay at home, if your coughing wear one of those funny looking mask's" they really just predicted 2020 and 2021 didn't they
Fucking uncannily
Definitely hits different now
Oh that's effing creepy 🤣
As a pen and paper gamer for the last 28 years (Bah I'm old) playing just about every pen an paper game out there. I'm always glad to see something new. What I've seen so far looks awesome :)
+osculim I'd highly recommend the podcast called "oneshot" they spend a few episodes going through different rpg's. But episode 13-15 maybe? They cover the star wars RPG. It was so amazingly roleplayed and edited. Every decision was made in character. They had the yellow credits rolling every episode (but read over as it's an audio podcast) they loved it so much they started a new podcast called "campaign" to continue the story. That spoiled my idea of enjoying other play RPGs since.
I'm impressed, you managed to make the oversaturated zombie apocalypse senario into something new, interesting, and terrifying!
Mr. Sheppard same here mate
Fell behind in the series so I decided to start over. Man, the virus seems so like what's going on. Face masks, wash your hands, social distancing. Makes a lot more personal now. Just gotta say I love this series. One of my favourites of all time!
Keep up the great work!
Listening to the intro in a post-COVID world hits extremely differently.
Hey all, this is Scott aka TritonWolf. I hope you enjoy it :) Feel free to ask any questions.
Scott Andrews if you guys are starting as yourselves how will you handle someone dying? in the sense of how will new characters be introduced to the group and such
We'll have to sort that when we come to it. The session someone dies obviously will be their last. Currently in my mind it'd mean that player would sit out. But the discussion would need to happen with the group. I'd imagine regardless the player would be out for a while. I personally wouldn't want to come back as it'll kind of ruin the experience for the others as a "made up character" can be ALOT better than "me" it'd take away the rawness of this series.
Why do Americans say Aloo min um for Alluminium and Toe mate oh for Tomato. Accents are a thing ;)
I see mystical hidden rrrrrr's everywhere
Accents are a thing I'm Scottish everyone asks me to say murder, it drives me mad.
Also the aluminium is spelt differently in America...
What is Zland? It's next to Australia mate.
+Crouchasaurs well done hehe
It's the other way round.
i from australia
Crouchasaurs This was my first thought too
Crouchasaurs you spelt it wrong silly it’s straya
Watching this series for the first time today and its starting to sound familiar
Wait a minute
Yeah crazy. I love the "wear one of those funny masks."
Same
Hello all. I'm Izak, the GM for this campaign and head dev for Stormforge Productions. Feel free to ask any questions about the campaign or the Z-Land system.
Izak Tait do you have a rule book for this? Is it available anywhere?
Izak Tait do you have z land specific character sheets or do you borrow from something else also can we get them online
Nathan, you can grab the character sheet with the beta from DriveThruRPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/207179/ZLand-Beta-Document
Noon Nandos nope not all. We're making an original story, or as much as you can when working with zombies.
Izak Tait How do you follow what time its in the game? like do you use some timewatch that you turn as players do things? I had idea to use our country own map website to see how long it takes to drive/bicycle/walk from A to B anywhere in Finland. i guess Google maps has similar feature too but how you in general follow time or keep track of it?
The begging of this is much more relevant in 2020 than I wanted this morning
First thing I thought when I heard this game's virus came from china. Rycon casually predicting covid-19.
With the end of campaign 2, starting my 3rd watch through. Gets better every time, I do miss the original group tho.
I recently started a Z-Land campaign with my friends, and I'm coming back through to re-watch these for inspiration. Its my first time GMing anything, but they're hooked on it already, so I guess I'm not doing too bad.
Good job for taking the plunge! Best of luck to you
I'm trying to convince him to let me intimidate someone with a spoon
@@erinthompson7073 is the reason I need dungeon master's therapy.
@@erinthompson7073The hero we deserve
I bought Z Land and was thinking of how I should start. I did the Party to end all parties.
I didn't realise you had started with a star wars marathon. I'm obsessed with star wars. I chose a star wars marathon as well.
Haha perfect! Yeah it's a great scenario to have a group of people who already know each other in one big place
Re-watching during quarantine. The start reminds me too much of currents events, freaky!
yea
Very tidy! Pity about not being able to make it. Can't wait to be there next time.
Next time on Dragonball Z!
Rycon Roleplays get with the times Rycon. it's Dragon ball super now 😂
Rycon Roleplays ... it works too well, it'll be an hour of grown men screaming at each other.
Jamie the Cat is probably the most crucial part of this game
+Banned Angel haha indeed
The question is will they take the cat with them or leave it in wilderness or will the cat end up serving them as food.
secretly Jamie is the strongest character.
*The bright lights of the lounge room glint off of TritonWolf's now bald head, sending flashes of light around the room. A local Khajiit wanders through trying to sell wares and skooma though none of the group are in the least bit interested as they prepare for the oncoming savagery that will be this apocalypse.*
+Little-BlackDuk well howdy
Remember next episode goes live Wednesday 3pm EST. If you'd like an audio only version check out the podcast on iTunes! And while your there consider leaving us a review if you enjoyed the episode. Cheers! itunes.apple.com/nz/podcast/z-land-horror-survival-p-p-podcast/id1253411982?mt=2
We have preset characters you can play as or you can make anyone you desire, even a completely randomly generated character
Pssst. Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator. I don't know why, but I kind of wish you would make some sort of miniseries based either on history or something. Although the game isn't really optimal for it. I love your roleplay man, keep it up :D
... and even in the dark heart of the inevitable apocalypse, the role playing community must always debate about who "takes first watch". Lol... I love being a RPER. *salute*
Synder Cat Either everything or nothing happens on first watch.
+Synder Cat haha yeah it's never an easy choice
Just volunteer for the first. It's easier and then you either get a full uninterrupted night, or you handle the threat and maybe get a full night.
Jesus christ, I just got the fact that the name references New Zealand. I pledged to the kickstarter and everything without realising that. Christ I feel dumb.
Well it's only a little play on words ;) Z-LAND is more than just New Zealand though
Rycon Roleplays Haha, it dawned on me as soon as Izak said New Zealand. Also, looking forward to the part where we get to see hard core space bad-ass Rycon.
@@ethancooper1056 To be fair: Just about the whole world would pronounce it "Zed-Land", so not getting the joke until you hear them talk isn't that surprising ;-)
I could listen to you talk for hours, and I plan on it. your voice and accent is amazing, I'm so glad I randomly got recommended one of your videos
9:22 Wash your hands, stay at home, wear one of those funny masks... Watching this in 2021 hits a bit different
"Wash your hands, stay at home, wear those funny masks."
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I remember finding this episode back when it came out, when I was still in college. It's been awhile since I've been to your channel--It's good to see you're still around, all these years later. Hope you keep well, Rycon.
The full release of Z-LAND is now available at www.whatiszland.com there are many changes to the version played in this session but you'll see the evolution of the game over time.
Your voice made this so much more freaking awesome then I'd expected.
Is the website no longer up or something cause I keep getting redirected to a page telling me the website either does not exist or is unavailable
lordagony100 he left out a w
www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/245341
i realize I'm kind of randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to watch new series online?
@Brodie Russell Flixportal :)
actual scenario
buddy - "should we check on them"
me - "fuck those people im barricading the door"
+nathan rea 😂
nathan rea Survival of the... most barricaded!
Loving the whole build-up to it. These are the kinds of episodes that really give you a feel for characters even if it isn't too action packed but that's A-ok ! Dunno how I'd feel about playing as myself though, the whole parents calling, trying to contact the Mrs. thing would just get too real for me =D
+DanPew I hear ya, is why I had to make sure I this world Charlotte was in another hemisphere otherwise I'd burning across the country to her
This, considering recent events is very ironic.
This was a really good start to a great tabletop/dnd game...I can't wait to see more!
More coming, new episode every week. Wednesday 3PM EST =)
Just discovered this. First 17 minutes and you already mention Alex Jones memes? Genius. Have to watch it all now.
It would be cool to see these interactions acted out in like some sort of series where you take what you did in the session and write a script of some sort and have a a whole production. Granted that would take a long ass time, but one can dream. Cool session!
+Lucid Psycho a novel one day 😊
Lucid Psycho Very cool idea. We started with something similar a long time ago. We did something like journal entries, but it didn't last because our games often went on into the early morning and everyone just wanted to sleep :P
+Rycon Roleplays you should check out the podcast "oneshot" episode 13-15 I think? They play star wars RP game, but the editing and in character decision making is glorious. After 3 episodes they decided to embark on its own podcast called "campaign" I haven't come across better roleplay on an RPG since. Also love your channel. Amazing work Rycon!
Dude, this in 2021 is like too real. Almos aughmented reality feeling. Loving it atm, using it for entretainment and inspiration for a post apocalyptic campaign.
Rycon,first of all,i am honored to have been named L.o.t.m.,i was blown away thank you.As for this video,i think it's great.As a role player and d.m. from back in the day,waching u guys took me back to some real fun times with the group i spent many hours with.I haven't done it in almost 20 years,(God i feel old) but u have gave me the bug again,and for that,i thank you again.As always,lovin what your doin.
+Scott Bayer Thank you for your support Scott, got to love the roleplay bug
I'm 10 minutes in and I love having found this after COVID.
"Here's this entirely fictional virus which is kicking up a fuss on social media. How would you react"
Please tell me how close you came to this when 2020 hit 🎯
Listening to this during COVID-19 is fucking scary. I'm gonna listen to more. Hahaha.
Watching this in 2020 hits different
If only they knew a few years later we would have an airborne outbreak
Lol.... Sure
Damn, I havnt finished the playlist I’m on season 4 where (spoiler) their home for a very long time was evacuated. And rewatching and seeing how fragile they were early on… mental wounds from seeing one… only to have them litteraly make games out of who can kill the most later on… it’s a great story I encourage anyone with the time to watch to try it out, yes things go poorly early on and seems like the system is trying to kill them but trust me when I say this what doesn’t kill you literally makes you stronger…
This was freaking awesome and can wait for the next one! Watch out for the lady with one slipper!!!
I know right, anyone nearby steer clear
I really wish I could play tabletop rpg's but it's so hard to find players.
Started watching this 3 years after it came out...and got shocked heavily from the breaking glas soundeffect.. .LOVE IT !!!
I have watched this series in years and last October I got covid and one night I was laying awake in bed hot and shaking couldn’t sleep it’s the worst I’ve probably ever felt. I stumbled across this vid and started listening and I swear it was like what I imagine taking drugs would be like It was like having a fever dream as the story telling was just so surreal and visceral. When the little girl zombie attacked that dude in the backyard I had damn near a panic attack because I thought it was real and that I was their it was scary but so awesome thinking back on it.
Rycon, you ever think of making a online version of this game? I think it'd be a good idea, it'd allow you to reach more people, allow people who have friends in other countries, And finally allow you to make more money. it'd be good for everyone in my opinion and hope you do consider making an online version.
+Scott Burton it's totally playable online we have done that in the past just like any pen and paper game. It can be played anywhere 😊
Thank you your response, i'm glad to hear it is, I will definitely consider buying it.
I'm glad this is a setting where people actually know what a zombie is. It always breaks my immersion in movies or games with the whole "walkers" or "infected" thing where they never use the z word. It's such an ingrained part of modern pop culture, why would nobody acknowledge if it really happened, ya know?
can't wait for the books to be made
When you guys were talking about the weapons at the House i instantly knew if my group was going to play this as ourselves it would be held at my house.
I am a Edged Weapons Collector, and i only want the real weapons. So the list of weapons my group would have access to would be... extensive. Add onto that the fact that my parents are avid in their idea about having 1 gun for every person, 2 mags pre-loaded and enough ammo to defend the house until the cops can come. Preserved food, a Pool full of water, and a garage full of tools of all kind because my Dad thinks he is a handy man (My mom taught me to be the handy man) and i think it would be a thing of. "So we are at my house, this just became a hold out situation for the next few days."
+Daniel Domeisen wow can we come around your place!
+Daniel Domeisen what would be your weapon and side arm of choice then?
I prefer a Short Sword for my hip, Viking Short Sword are thick enough for use as a bad axe but if you have a hatchet that would be better.
For main weapon, a long Sword with a thick blade would be best. Less Likely to break but can be tiring if you do not have the build for them.
For Firearm, none. I am a HORRID shot and so is my brother, we would be reloading the Mags for my parents but i do know how to maintain them all. If pushed i would take my old Scoped bolt action. It is more a hunting rifle but it uses a pretty good caliber. I would MUCH prefer a Crossbow Hunting tip Bolts, not the broad heads.
Hip Flash for water and my old Leather backpack filled with supplies.
You guys may want to hit an electronic store soon though, hand cranked USB charger for those phones and a LARGE memory chip would be a good idea. the Internet will not be up for long and nor will the power so you need to download as much survival info and maps as you can. Find a forest with a river near a mountain so it is fresh and clean water. The water will help keep food cold and fresh and the forest tends to supply water and some food for the Short term. Staying up high will also protect from most humans, we tend to not look up when they are looking around. Just make sure the Fire is under a dense Pine Tree, the smoke will be scattered in the needles and you will have ready access to pine sap (A slight adhesive and also slightly acidic)
Thankfully my parents are from a nation that has a militia system (Switzerland) and even though they are in the USA they kept the idea of 'if you wish for peace prepare for war'. THANKFULLY all those cars will give you a TON of usable metal and material for building if you get that far.
Magnificent, Rycon. I've been watching a number of your roleplays, and I've enjoyed them all. But as an avid tabletop RPGer, this made my day.
I listen to a lot of zombie audio books and DND podcasts so let's hear their offspring
FINALLY I got time to start catching up with your vids. What a great way to begin a campaign. Love it!
+GalegHelross 😊
Damnnnn this has got me really interested now :P never played a Pen and paper RPG and didn't realise they could be this intense! Love it!
+MoleTM oh it can be super intense just you wait, and with ZLAND it'll only get tenser as it goes on 😦
Oh, I am gonna love this series! Timing couldn't be better either, just finished Titansgrave, now Z-Land can fill that tabletop hole in my video viewing schedule xD
+Dimitri Tebow 😊
This is based on what we know.
So what if someone had some martial arts training.
Let's say someone knows judo, can he have a bonus action to try to trip the opponent.
The opponent gets to roll Dexterity against your strength or Dexterity + your martial arts bonus (depending on your experience).
You could take Judo as a fight specialty which would let you roll with that instead of fight. Meaning you can level it much faster too. Specialities are great for that
Bunch of time travelers right here
This is so good sitting here iPad in hand packet of crisps a few bars of chocolate and a bottle of Fanta 😆
Enjoy!!
I just checked on a world clock. 1:30 AM for Rycon would be 6:30 AM for me, here Washington State, US. At least in my area, that is when the local broadcast stations are wrapping up their morning news programs and their national counter parts morning news anchors would be finishing up in hair and makeup.
It really would be the Dawn of the Dead there for you
I was just pointing out that, at the point that your in-game selves were starting Star Wars Episode VII, the US would only just be pulling itself together (in spite of the hangovers) after a nights sleep/partying. A few would know about the incidents like the one your in-game selves had witnessed, but only the super early risers that get up at 4:00 AM for what ever crazy reason. Even then, only those with the time and awareness to pay attention to the news reports will have even heard the reports, the rest would likely be too busy or sleepy to pay any attention to the news. However, by the time you would have finished the Force Awakens, social media would likely be lighting up like a Christmas tree as, I would assume, at around 9:30 am what's known as a special report would go out on all the major news networks because the C.D.C. (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, I decided to include the written out form in case there are anyone out there not familiar with US government agencies) would be putting out a press release warning about the "feral stage 2" of the H.K.E.V.'s progression. Again, not trying to patronize or call everyone an idiot, but I'm assuming that everyone out there is as ignorant of the US's government agencies as I am of New Zealand's.
just started this video and rycon i want to say my heart is beating so hard im sopo exicted thank u RYCON U DA BOSS rycon u dude i cant even explain how great u are love ya vids love ya rp love everything u do man u inspired me to start roleplaying more games than i ever had THANK U RYCON and remeber one last thing u inspired me and u are DA BOSS
rycon one more thing i just heard u guys metion H1N1 aka the bird flu i have a booK U might be intested in its called Pandemia u should check it it u might like it
Cheers Dusk
I enjoyed it. It started off a little slow but that was unavoidable, when setting up the scene and what's going on in the world. I can't wait to see what kind of a mess you four get yourselves into.
+Huffatron it'll get messy 😊
finally a horror table top cast, ah, ill make it through the current plague now. I'm both glad and sad I hadn't found this sooner.
Holy shit. I forgot about this channel but you are now doing a campaigns! Time for binging!
this is too real of a situation with the worlds reaction atm...
I often find myself thinking I'm stupid as i watch all of your scarier roleplays at a minimum past midnight.
+firefrog600 haha that's the best time!
its not even intentional which is the weird part I just find myself thinking i wanna watch this.
To anyone who wishes to catch up to this series, I calculated the approximate amount of the time you need to watch to do so and, well, Have fun with that 125 hours of straight-up watch time, guys! (and that's not counting FAQ sessions, that'd be like three-four hours more LOL)
I love your videos. Just started listening to this in bed trying to wind down. and now I can't sleep with all the similarities...
Wow with all the Corona stuff going around this seems much more realistic of a scenario hope all you guys are doing ok this week ^_^
Thanks and yeah let's hope we don't get here!
Lol! At that window crash I had to leave. What a cliffhanger!
Check out our character sheets here! mega.nz/#F!tZwHDKjT!tlkR0MTcuxA1I_LhZAR9og
Rycon Roleplays your character sheet was cool but I couldn't understand it! Can you explain it a little. Like all the black and white hexagons
Watching this after a year of lockdowns and coronavirus spreading across the world, the intro certainly feels true to current life lol
Rycon I gotta admit I thought this was gonna be weird and I wouldn't like it but 30 minutes in and I'm hooked. Much respect for the GM btw really great storytelling.
Watching this from 2020 is hilarious. Those poor boys had no clue what was coming
Finally able to watch this after a couple days, i'm excited to see the next part in an hour or so, I am quite sad that I haven't been able to attend a Townhall since February I hope I can make it to the next one!
+William Brown hope you can to William thanks for watching 😊
That was great. Will be eagerly waiting for the next one.
I want more to come out because I keep rewatching this series of 4 videos. I love this series I wish it was uploded not often then once a week
My Character Skills:
"I can tell the difference between a Fiano and Pinot Grigio, I know Excel, and how to ride a motorbike."
Great start!
Just in time! Thanks :) Loving the man bun 👌
ew who're you.
Axel, Empress of the Void ew, what is that Eldritch horror abomination
Cheers haha
Loving this already. Can't wait for more! Top marks again Mr. Rycon.
+dmacks cheers! Thank you
This game REALLY starts coming to life once it gets to the police car scene at about 28 minutes in.
I can tell this is gonna be a great series and pretty fucked up at the same time. You rock guys.
+Charlie Callaghan you bet it will be!
Started watching your channel a few months back, caught up on most, besides Noah's tale, about 1/2 way through. Like your stuff man, look forward to giving this a shot.
Watch for zombie sheep.
Just you wait ;)
Late to the party here, but... Baaaaa-raaaaains
Started watching this now...Getting nice vibes :)
Apparently when zombies destroy society , cats will takeover the world and fill the void.
My God.
This rpg is based on the year of 2020 ?
44:30 is when shit starts getting REAL interesting. :D
Lol I love watching this I spent many years of my life is a DM but watching it from this perspective with a camera and seeing that it almost looks like a classroom and when the DM so certain things everybody takes their Notepad and writes something in it it almost feels like a university classroom like everyone is trying to get prepped for a big test coming later lol truth is I really miss the days when I used to DM I think I'm going to really like this series
+Jacob Ravenwood I think you will too 😉
"Epidemics that should have ended the world."
I hate to by that guy... but I think you mean pandemics.
I always get those mixed up.
This reminds me of Fallout 4 and it made me play it again.
Cool stuff you're doing. I'm glad to be listening from the start!
+Vaywen thanks!
Wow I'm so pumped for this uuugh!
started watching you recently started with kenshi now this and i love your channel man i will be watching lots of your content keep it going man love you !!
This guys voice is so damn smooth. 🔥
Going to hate myself for this later, but...if you did a sequel to this, would you call it New-Z-Land?
*BA-DUM-TISH!*
Maybe next time you should try and get some mood lighting going on. Like seal up the windows and put a dim lamp or improvised apocalyptic candles in the middle of the table to really foster the dark atmosphere of the roleplay
Oh nice idea!
Damn this looks fun! I just found this game on Drive Thru RPG, had no idea it was even a game until now.
Only just released my friend! This play through is us designing and refining the beta but now the full version is out there in the world
The SECOND the cat meowed the first time I thought it was one of my cats that somehow got into my room XD
Coming back to watch this with the beginning of Campaign Two. Hard to believe it was five years ago (and I'm turning to dust at the realization).
Also, echoing what many others have said, the parallels of this game's pandemic and the *actual* Pandemic we've been dealing with these last couple years are genuinely astonishing.
Virus from Hong Kong, stay at home, wear masks, flu-like symptoms, gradual buildup of panic... Frightening. But maybe not, since you guys consulted actual viral experts while making Z-land to make the virus as realistic as possible, if I recall correctly.