Wisconsin Native Here! There is a surprising number of connections between France and Wisconsin! The first connection that comes to mind can be traced back to the period of French exploration and colonization in North America. In the late 17th century, French explorers such as Jean Nicolet and René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, made significant expeditions in the region that is now Wisconsin. They established trade relations with Native American tribes and claimed the area as part of New France. Second, the French played a crucial role in the fur trade industry in North America, including Wisconsin. French traders and coureurs des bois (woodsmen) ventured into Wisconsin's wilderness to establish trading posts and engage in fur trading with Native American tribes. These interactions influenced the cultural and economic landscape of the region. Third, French Influence on Place Names: Wisconsin has several place names of French origin, reflecting the historical presence and influence of French explorers and settlers. For example, cities like Green Bay, La Crosse, Prairie du Chien, and Fond du Lac have French names. These names reflect the French heritage and the impact of French explorers and settlers in the region. Lastly, French Settlements: During the 18th century, French settlers began to establish permanent settlements in Wisconsin. The most notable was the settlement of Green Bay, which was initially a French trading post and later evolved into a permanent community. French settlers contributed to the development of agriculture, trade, and the overall cultural fabric of the region. HAHA BUT MARIE ANTOINETTE FS NEVER HEARD OF US
I’m from central Oklahoma and we definitely get tornadoes here every spring. Someone may have said we don’t get them because: Most tornados are less severe than portrayed in the media, and there are definitely more Tornado alerts than actual tornadoes that touch down. But yeah, each year there are at least a few people/businesses in my area that have to replace their roofs/fences/windows due to tornadoes
That said, I would put trail of the twister at the bottom, too. There are so many nicer places in Oklahoma than the middle of nowhere 😅 Not to mention, most of the heavy weather research is done in a city called Norman and some of the most devastating Oklahoma tornadoes have occurred in a suburb called Moore. I get so tired of people thinking Oklahoma looks like this game lol
Just wanted to say... I've never played any of the Nancy Drew games or read any of the books, but I find your videos about them so compelling lol. I'm sick today and this is exactly what I needed. Thanks for making these. They bring me a lot of joy.
Trail of the Twister at the bottom? 😭 I feel like that game gets so much hate for the boring location, but as a teen I used to just drive around and look at all the cool pictures of clouds at all the different lookout points. I'm probably tainted by nostalgia, but got dayam I loved the setting lol
I'm sorry, I just don't get a strong sense of place from it personally! Your feelings on it are valid though!! It all comes down to subjective tastes/experience!!
I agree with many of your rankings! The Secret of Shadow Ranch is my all-time favorite location because you really do feel like you're on a ranch in the middle of the desert, and I LOVE the method of riding Bob to the various locations. Midnight in Salem is my least favorite Nancy Drew game, but they did do pretty well with the location. I also agree with your Where am I? tier. There was so much potential with the locations like Scotland in The Silent Spy, but instead, you're given generic locations like a hotel and house that could be set anywhere.
Danger on Deception Island's Snake Horse Harbor is the one to which I felt the most transported. From the views to the puzzles to the new information...it felt the most like a virtual vacation to the location in question. Wickford Castle itself is iconic and top tier, but it does a TERRIBLE job at conveying Wisconsin. The skiing in Wisconsin is non-existent, so that kind of ruins it. It could have been set in any snowy state, too, so I am unclear on why they felt the need to set it in Wisconsin if that's the plot they had...why not Colorado? Colorado is a skiing hub, and it was full of wealthy people during the silver boom like Molly Brown. These wealthy (once poor) families longed to legitimize themselves, so buying an old castle and moving it there would also make sense. Bolet Manor was the first location I felt truly let down by as I played through the series. Crystal Skull does a good job of feeling like New Orleans, but the Manor feels so small...and ugly...it's worse than The Golden Gardenia even though that location at the time of the game is actively supposed to be decrepit...
Everything you said is so true! I've been to some of the locations you haven't and I can confirm that your opinions were correct lol. Except...the Mayans didn't live in South America, bestie 😭 Although they didn't live in Washington DC, either lmao
@@snughly I was gonna say, the Mayans are from the Yucatan peninsula in North America, but I saw your comment about confusing it with the Inca. Great video nonetheless, thank you 😊
Pretty sound list! Can't think of anything I could outright argue against. I know I mentioned Secret of the Old Clock elsewhere already. I'd literally just show up for the pies. Royal Tower would be nice as long as the lying, thieving, head injuring culprit isn't there. :( I wanna eat drumsticks with Hotchkiss. Annnnnd as always I must INSIST that Blackmoor Manor be higher on the list! Even if the game/house doesn't truly capture England (I wouldn't know) doesn't that make sense, in a way? The whole family was whackadoo. Nobody liked them. Probably because they spent all their time being rich and eccentric, making secret passageways, games, and traps. Anyway I guess it makes sense to me for the setting to be outrageous. Also, I must say that I love these videos. Thank you so much for the time and the quality that you put into them. They're always nice.
I've lived in Alberta most of my life and honestly I felt like White Wolf of Icicle Creek captured the feeling of winter in the mountains pretty well. Still hated the game tho LMAO having to constantly make the guests food and the sauna puzzle killed any enjoyment I had for this game
I noticed the "summer in River Heights and winter in Icicle Creek" thing, too! 😎 With a name like Icicle Creek, maybe it's winter all year round there! 😂 Also, what were those last three titles in the ranking queue you didn't mention?
Wisconsin Native Here! There is a surprising number of connections between France and Wisconsin!
The first connection that comes to mind can be traced back to the period of French exploration and colonization in North America. In the late 17th century, French explorers such as Jean Nicolet and René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, made significant expeditions in the region that is now Wisconsin. They established trade relations with Native American tribes and claimed the area as part of New France.
Second, the French played a crucial role in the fur trade industry in North America, including Wisconsin. French traders and coureurs des bois (woodsmen) ventured into Wisconsin's wilderness to establish trading posts and engage in fur trading with Native American tribes. These interactions influenced the cultural and economic landscape of the region.
Third, French Influence on Place Names: Wisconsin has several place names of French origin, reflecting the historical presence and influence of French explorers and settlers. For example, cities like Green Bay, La Crosse, Prairie du Chien, and Fond du Lac have French names. These names reflect the French heritage and the impact of French explorers and settlers in the region.
Lastly, French Settlements: During the 18th century, French settlers began to establish permanent settlements in Wisconsin. The most notable was the settlement of Green Bay, which was initially a French trading post and later evolved into a permanent community. French settlers contributed to the development of agriculture, trade, and the overall cultural fabric of the region.
HAHA BUT MARIE ANTOINETTE FS NEVER HEARD OF US
I’m from central Oklahoma and we definitely get tornadoes here every spring. Someone may have said we don’t get them because: Most tornados are less severe than portrayed in the media, and there are definitely more Tornado alerts than actual tornadoes that touch down.
But yeah, each year there are at least a few people/businesses in my area that have to replace their roofs/fences/windows due to tornadoes
That said, I would put trail of the twister at the bottom, too. There are so many nicer places in Oklahoma than the middle of nowhere 😅 Not to mention, most of the heavy weather research is done in a city called Norman and some of the most devastating Oklahoma tornadoes have occurred in a suburb called Moore. I get so tired of people thinking Oklahoma looks like this game lol
Moore is a tornado magnet.
I have never seen a bewitched, bothered, and bewildered reference in my life but I’m living for it
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i just know i am gonna have a good day when snughly uploads anything BUT ESPECIALLY a nancy drew tier list
Awwwwww 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Don't say you're scraping the bottom, I think this is super cool!
Just wanted to say... I've never played any of the Nancy Drew games or read any of the books, but I find your videos about them so compelling lol. I'm sick today and this is exactly what I needed. Thanks for making these. They bring me a lot of joy.
Awwww I'm so glad to hear that!! Thank you!! I hope you feel better soon 💕💕
I enjoy your videos so much! You are a true Nancy Drew fan don't let the haters get you down :)
He he thank you!! 😊😊
You could rank male character’s facial hair in ND games
Lmao great idea
Trail of the Twister at the bottom? 😭 I feel like that game gets so much hate for the boring location, but as a teen I used to just drive around and look at all the cool pictures of clouds at all the different lookout points. I'm probably tainted by nostalgia, but got dayam I loved the setting lol
I'm sorry, I just don't get a strong sense of place from it personally! Your feelings on it are valid though!! It all comes down to subjective tastes/experience!!
I think you could pull off the Carmen Sandiego cosplay. Also, the vid was fun
I agree with many of your rankings! The Secret of Shadow Ranch is my all-time favorite location because you really do feel like you're on a ranch in the middle of the desert, and I LOVE the method of riding Bob to the various locations. Midnight in Salem is my least favorite Nancy Drew game, but they did do pretty well with the location. I also agree with your Where am I? tier. There was so much potential with the locations like Scotland in The Silent Spy, but instead, you're given generic locations like a hotel and house that could be set anywhere.
Shadow Ranch is my ultimate favourite location too! 🤠 (As you might have guessed lol)
Danger on Deception Island's Snake Horse Harbor is the one to which I felt the most transported. From the views to the puzzles to the new information...it felt the most like a virtual vacation to the location in question.
Wickford Castle itself is iconic and top tier, but it does a TERRIBLE job at conveying Wisconsin. The skiing in Wisconsin is non-existent, so that kind of ruins it. It could have been set in any snowy state, too, so I am unclear on why they felt the need to set it in Wisconsin if that's the plot they had...why not Colorado? Colorado is a skiing hub, and it was full of wealthy people during the silver boom like Molly Brown. These wealthy (once poor) families longed to legitimize themselves, so buying an old castle and moving it there would also make sense.
Bolet Manor was the first location I felt truly let down by as I played through the series. Crystal Skull does a good job of feeling like New Orleans, but the Manor feels so small...and ugly...it's worse than The Golden Gardenia even though that location at the time of the game is actively supposed to be decrepit...
Everything you said is so true! I've been to some of the locations you haven't and I can confirm that your opinions were correct lol. Except...the Mayans didn't live in South America, bestie 😭 Although they didn't live in Washington DC, either lmao
Omg big dumb moment, I always confuse them and the Incas 🤦♀️ Obviously I need to replay Secret of the Scarlet Hand!
@@snughly I was gonna say, the Mayans are from the Yucatan peninsula in North America, but I saw your comment about confusing it with the Inca. Great video nonetheless, thank you 😊
Treasure in the royal tower would probably be in one of the lower 2 tiers for me but other than that I agree haha
Oh interesting!!
Pretty sound list! Can't think of anything I could outright argue against.
I know I mentioned Secret of the Old Clock elsewhere already. I'd literally just show up for the pies.
Royal Tower would be nice as long as the lying, thieving, head injuring culprit isn't there.
:( I wanna eat drumsticks with Hotchkiss.
Annnnnd as always I must INSIST that Blackmoor Manor be higher on the list! Even if the game/house doesn't truly capture England (I wouldn't know) doesn't that make sense, in a way? The whole family was whackadoo. Nobody liked them. Probably because they spent all their time being rich and eccentric, making secret passageways, games, and traps. Anyway I guess it makes sense to me for the setting to be outrageous.
Also, I must say that I love these videos. Thank you so much for the time and the quality that you put into them. They're always nice.
Mmmmm Lilac Inn pies look the best! Haha I knew someone would mention Blackmoor! You do make a good case for it!
Idk if you've done this yet, but what about picking the best dressed character(s) from each game?
I have! And the worst! ruclips.net/video/Q4k28IDJAYw/видео.html
you should rank the most problematic men in the Nancy Drew Universe
Ooo that's a really good idea, thanks for the suggestion!
@@snughly np!! also i love your content. I have been yearning for strong Nancy Drew content lately and you have provided!! thank u
@@vanhalyn5 happy to provide!
Snughly's stream ended so I legally had to come here
Post stream check in 👍
last train to blue moon- i always associated it with colorado.. or perhaps it ends there?
oh i just heard you say it
well
thx for the vid
I've lived in Alberta most of my life and honestly I felt like White Wolf of Icicle Creek captured the feeling of winter in the mountains pretty well.
Still hated the game tho LMAO having to constantly make the guests food and the sauna puzzle killed any enjoyment I had for this game
Good to know, kudos to HeR! Lmao that's exactly how I feel! What a shame as it has such potential.
I noticed the "summer in River Heights and winter in Icicle Creek" thing, too! 😎 With a name like Icicle Creek, maybe it's winter all year round there! 😂 Also, what were those last three titles in the ranking queue you didn't mention?
The two Dossier titles and the other Secrets Can Kill