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Forum Meta => Zocalo Archive => City Archive => Archive => The Medeist Academy => Topic started by: Bara on December 09, 2007, 08:56:44 PM
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Edited by Larry.
To begin with, Zombies are real! They have overrun over 50% of the United States, and are starting to move outwards. I live on Kent Island, and Zombies have crossed over to here. You must follow these directions in order to survive.
First, make sure you have enough supplies to last at least 4 months. This includes ammo, clothes, food, water, and stuff to do. The last may seem odd, yet you very well could go insane, with nothing to do. Ammo may not be that big of a deal to some who don't own a gun, but if you come across a survivor who does, then you could give your ammo to him or her. Food and water is a staple, and I hope you know why. Clothes are just so you feel clean, not a need.
Second, if you plan on staying in one spot, then you MUST begin barricading, and stocking up on food, water, ammo, and just about anything YOU need to survive. Also, try to practice your marksmanship. This may seem odd, as you are thinking "Well, can’t I just unload as many rounds into the Rots’ chests?" The answer is NO. The only way to kill a Zombie is killing its brain, or stopping the brain from sending orders to the zombie parts. Also, Zombies cannot feel pain, so they do not fear anything, unlike us. Proper barricade tactics can be found on the web. Try to organize a local Anti-Zombie militia by you. The more firepower, the better.
Lastly, if you can, fortify your car. This may seem odd, but how are you going to scavenge the ruins of the Pre-Zombie outbreak world, if you can’t get to it? Try adding metal plates, or, if there are two of you, add a machine gun, or just put on some rifle ports, so your passenger can shoot some Zeds while going on a Sunday ride.
Well, that’s it. If you can, buy Max Brooks Zombie Survival Guide for even better tips.
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Ammo may not be that big of a deal to some who don't own a gun, but if you come across a survivor who does, then you could give your ammo to him or her.
Actually in the event of a full blown zombie attack my plans would be to kill the guy with gun but no ammo and take the gun.
Clothes are just so you feel clean, not a need.
Ummmm.... protection from the elements? Fact is once the madness really starts electricity is a luxury few will have. Be sure to include a fire pit with proper chimney in your shelter.
Second, if you plan on staying in one spot, then you MUST begin barricading, and stocking up on food, water, ammo, and just about anything YOU need to survive.
Here's the problem with staying in one spot, zombies gather where the sweet sweet smell of brains is to be found. Zombies will only continue to gather in greater numbers outside your shelter until they overwhelm and overtake your home.
My plans are to get a brinks truck and head north. North contains fewer people and thus fewer zombies. If you are going to head north please bring clothes, it tends to get cold.
The more firepower, the better.
This isn't as true as you'd think. Relying on people means relying on the idiocy of people as well. If a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link by allowing more links in you risk weakening the chain as a whole. When it comes to trusting people to fight the shambling hordes with ask if you'd trust that person with your life. If not don't bother to wait for them to become zombified, it's just one more zombie you'll have to kill later.
I know this may sound cruel but survival is not for the strongest, it is for the amoral opportunist.
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and this is why i put t on forums. so people can refine the plan.
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Time for my half of this lecture, I guess.
Right, well, I don’t claim to know as much about zombies as my colleague, but I have read the aforementioned Zombie Survival Guide, about a year ago. I may be able to remember some tips from that, but most of this stuff is just going to be common sense. Also note that I refuse to refer to them as ‘zeds’ or ‘rots’. That way, madness lies.
As far as I know, Britain is currently 100% zombie free, so I’m not unduly worried. However, you must never let down your guard; a zombie outbreak could happen at any moment. As this simulation (http://zombies.kalleboo.com) demonstrates, a single zombie needs only an hour or so to infect an entire city. Always be prepared!
But let’s say, for whatever reason, you have failed to follow Bara’s advice – you haven’t stocked up on supplies, you haven’t learnt to use a gun, you haven’t set up a barricade. Maybe you don’t think it’s necessary, maybe you can’t be bothered, maybe you don’t even believe that zombies exist. And then, bam! The zombie apocalypse hits, and you are totally unprepared. Don’t worry, though; if you follow my advice, you might still make it out alive.
Hopefully, you’ll be at home when you first hear about the zombie outbreak. Preferably you’ll find out about it on the news or the internet, rather than from the moaning figure at the window. At this point, it’s way too late for collecting supplies, but you can still throw together a makeshift barricade, nailing chairs and stuff to the doorframe if possible, or just blocking every entrance with heavy furniture. Next, fill every container in the house with water, as the water supply could be cut off at any moment. Take all the water upstairs, along with as much food as possible, and anything else you might need. If the zombies haven’t actually arrived yet, you’ll have more time to sort this out, but if they have you’ll want to get everything upstairs as quickly as possible. If you have a gun, start shooting at the zombies from the upstairs window. Make sure you don’t shoot any innocent civilians; you don’t want to have to cope with the guilt of murder along with everything else. Be prepared to chop or burn down the staircase if necessary, but only as a last resort, as this will leave you effectively trapped. If you have a flare gun or something with you, use it sparingly, to signal any passing rescue teams. Without an emergency supply of food with you, you aren’t likely to survive long on your own.
What if you’re out and about when the zombie plague hits? Presumably, in the ensuing panic, several people will become zombified before you even know what’s going on. The important thing is to stay calm and focused, and take control of the situation. First of all, try and pacify the panicked mob, and get them to start thinking rationally. I still believe you stand a much greater chance of survival if you have a large group of people with you. Not too large though - nine is probably the maximum. However, if the mob refuses to be calmed, you’re going to have to go it alone for the time being; you may be able to join up with another group of survivors later. Your next course of action depends on the situation. If there are zombies everywhere, you want to get to a high place quickly. A tree will do; not somewhere like the roof of an office block, where you could be easily cornered. If there are only a couple of easily evadable zombies around, run (or drive) to the nearest general store. Grab as much food and drink as you can comfortably carry, without it slowing you down. It’s best to have some kind of bag to put them in. Then you want to try and find a gun, or failing that, a baseball bat. Keep moving, and avoid places that are likely to have a high density of zombies, like town centres and suchlike. You could be on the run for a while, unless you find a suitable abandoned building to hide out in. You might come across someone else’s anti-zombie stronghold; approach cautiously, to make sure they don’t mistake you for a zombie, and ask them to let you in. Be ready to run if they turn hostile.
If you live near the sea, then head to the docks and find a boat. Sailing is harder than it looks, but if you can’t find a handy captain anywhere, just steal a boat and go. Once you’re on the water, you should be safe. Yeah, zombies can walk around underwater, but they shouldn’t be able to reach you. Stay in deep waters, and never drop your anchor. Keep sailing in a straight line until you reach land. Carefully go ashore, and check out the surrounding area. If it looks zombie free, grab your weapon and get some more supplies as quickly as possible, then get out of there. You could be living on the seas for many years, so get used to it.
Huh, I ended up writing more than I expected about this. Anyway, you now have a plethora of expert advice at your disposal. Get eaten by a zombie now, and you’ve only got yourself to blame. And also the zombie, I guess.
Feel free to point out the flaws in these plans; as Bara said, these guidelines can always be improved.
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Thank you larry.
Unless you have experience on sailing, or driving a boat, i recommend that you could saty on land for a few days, only to grab supplies. THATS IT! Any longer, (unless if your in britan) and you could be coaguht off guard by a insane guy, or a zombie.
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The more firepower, the better.
This isn't as true as you'd think. Relying on people means relying on the idiocy of people as well. If a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link by allowing more links in you risk weakening the chain as a whole. When it comes to trusting people to fight the shambling hordes with ask if you'd trust that person with your life. If not don't bother to wait for them to become zombified, it's just one more zombie you'll have to kill later.
I know this may sound cruel but survival is not for the strongest, it is for the amoral opportunist.
Was about to post "i will just stick with Taco" but then read the last part...
England being an island - safety as long as we dont let any of you American's with this zombie stuff in! Then just blast them out the waster... Just think WWII again...
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Whoops, totally forgot to throw a link into my second paragraph. Fixed now.
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:o
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Well in the zombie simulation I had to run it 5 times before the zombie wasn't killed instantly, I think that in my presence zombies are just naturally doomed.
And Temp, you're safe around me since you don't seem like the kind to get greedy or stupid. Greedy and stupid people = zombie chow.
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I am but a humble hermit...
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And Temp, you're safe around me since you don't seem like the kind to get greedy or stupid. Greedy and stupid people = zombie chow.
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And Temp, you're safe around me since you don't seem like the kind to get greedy or stupid. Greedy and stupid people = zombie chow.
So...
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I think I broke his brain... and you know what that means...
HE'S A ZOMBIE! GIT EM!
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HEADSHOT!
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Okie..
*Headshots zombie Bara*
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ow...
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Bara in your paragraph, the only thing that does not seem odd is the fact that you wrote it.
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what do you mean?
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According to this (http://www.justsayhi.com/bb/zombie), I have a 41% chance of surviving a zombie apocalypse. That's not bad, I guess.
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so do i!
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Other helpful guides can be found on www.everything2.com page about how to survive against zombies (http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1195078&lastnode_id=1507035). And, if you've already succumbed to zombism, read up on how to survive against humans. (http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node=How%20to%20survive%20against%20humans&lastnode_id=1195078)
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Dang, only 21% chance of survival for me. :( Maybe I should take some of those lessons to heart.
Or maybe I should start exercising... *snickers*
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or carry a shotgun.
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40 :(
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34% chance of survival-odds are against me, but not impossibly, I hope.
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Vote for Twitchy and youll be up to 100%!
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46 %
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62% or so...nice thread.
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thanks.
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78% boo yah!
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51%...yay, I have a better chance of surviving than dying!
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72 percent chance for me.
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