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How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
TimeDragon888 Sat Aug 28, 2010 6:58 am
Originally posted by Echelon on 22 Jan 2009. Link here: http://surrealtwilight.com/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=9927&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=20#p251146
Ahh, zombies. The quintessential cheap minion for all your domination needs, only (slightly) overshadowed by the generic henchmen. Scary looks, devastating melee attacks and sheer numbers makes this the top choice for clearing large cities, while keeping collateral damage to a minimum. But what happens when your zombie army turns on you? Do you run, or do you hide? Echelon is here to give you a few tips for surviving a zombie infestation.
1. Stay in groups.
As seen from Left 4 Dead, being a loner = death. No matter how much you hate the other guys, no matter how much resource you wanna horde, being alone will mean death. Who or what else will you use as meatshields when your group is cornered? As recounted by a Mr Gong, a survivor of a zombie attack, he recalls his experience.
"Ah, that zombie attack you say? Hmm, there was loner...he was called Will. Old Will refused to stay with us, poor sod thought he and his trusty .12 gauge shotgun could withstand the zombies. He called us "good for nothing pigs" that ate all his supplies...Well, on the fifth day, with a year's ration behind his back, He emptied his gun into those zombies...But he was overwhelmed by them, oh, even when I think about it to this day, his death was untimely..."
At this time, Mr Gong broke down crying and could not answer our questions. But methinks that should be enough reason to stay in groups.
2. Build a fort.
Forts are excellent for defending against zombie attacks, be it a military installation or a house with high walls, as being in a fort will give you +20 to defence and a +10 to attack range with weapons. Also, make sure your forts have a second exit. As Confucius always said, "The fort with the back door is always the wiser choice, lest you want to get mauled apart in your own structure,". Getting mauled apart in your own fort is humiliating, just as much as falling into a trap you made yourself.
3. Choosing the right weaponry.
In the likely case where you do meet head to head with a small group of zombies, you may consider fighting them instead of running. However, this should only be attempted with a weapon. And sometimes, the right weapon may make a difference between life and death.
Handgun or revolvers should be your last option when fighting zombies, as they not only are relatively ineffective against them, they hold a relatively small clip, their only benefit being light. It should only be used by an expert or a Mary Sue.
Melee weapons, like handguns, should also be your last option when fighting zombies. They, however, can do some serious damage to them, and also, they never jam. The only exception to this rule is the chainsaw, which, while extremely effective against zombies, frequently jams due to the internal organs getting stuck in it. Likewise, these should only be used if you're an expert or a Mary Sue.
Your main choices should be explosives, which clear out large numbers of undead at once, and long arms, like rifles or shotguns. Shotguns are especially effective due to their power. SMGs, machine pistols and Heavy Machine Guns are also good choices. Just watch your ammo. A long arm with a chainsaw bayonet is especially good.
4. Pray...alot
When all seems down, start praying. While the possibility of someone or something saving you, there still is always the holy triumvirate. Who knows, if you pray enough, the fabled random Turtle God may decide to save your lowly hide.
How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse 101
Ahh, zombies. The quintessential cheap minion for all your domination needs, only (slightly) overshadowed by the generic henchmen. Scary looks, devastating melee attacks and sheer numbers makes this the top choice for clearing large cities, while keeping collateral damage to a minimum. But what happens when your zombie army turns on you? Do you run, or do you hide? Echelon is here to give you a few tips for surviving a zombie infestation.
1. Stay in groups.
As seen from Left 4 Dead, being a loner = death. No matter how much you hate the other guys, no matter how much resource you wanna horde, being alone will mean death. Who or what else will you use as meatshields when your group is cornered? As recounted by a Mr Gong, a survivor of a zombie attack, he recalls his experience.
"Ah, that zombie attack you say? Hmm, there was loner...he was called Will. Old Will refused to stay with us, poor sod thought he and his trusty .12 gauge shotgun could withstand the zombies. He called us "good for nothing pigs" that ate all his supplies...Well, on the fifth day, with a year's ration behind his back, He emptied his gun into those zombies...But he was overwhelmed by them, oh, even when I think about it to this day, his death was untimely..."
At this time, Mr Gong broke down crying and could not answer our questions. But methinks that should be enough reason to stay in groups.
2. Build a fort.
Forts are excellent for defending against zombie attacks, be it a military installation or a house with high walls, as being in a fort will give you +20 to defence and a +10 to attack range with weapons. Also, make sure your forts have a second exit. As Confucius always said, "The fort with the back door is always the wiser choice, lest you want to get mauled apart in your own structure,". Getting mauled apart in your own fort is humiliating, just as much as falling into a trap you made yourself.
3. Choosing the right weaponry.
In the likely case where you do meet head to head with a small group of zombies, you may consider fighting them instead of running. However, this should only be attempted with a weapon. And sometimes, the right weapon may make a difference between life and death.
Handgun or revolvers should be your last option when fighting zombies, as they not only are relatively ineffective against them, they hold a relatively small clip, their only benefit being light. It should only be used by an expert or a Mary Sue.
Melee weapons, like handguns, should also be your last option when fighting zombies. They, however, can do some serious damage to them, and also, they never jam. The only exception to this rule is the chainsaw, which, while extremely effective against zombies, frequently jams due to the internal organs getting stuck in it. Likewise, these should only be used if you're an expert or a Mary Sue.
Your main choices should be explosives, which clear out large numbers of undead at once, and long arms, like rifles or shotguns. Shotguns are especially effective due to their power. SMGs, machine pistols and Heavy Machine Guns are also good choices. Just watch your ammo. A long arm with a chainsaw bayonet is especially good.
4. Pray...alot
When all seems down, start praying. While the possibility of someone or something saving you, there still is always the holy triumvirate. Who knows, if you pray enough, the fabled random Turtle God may decide to save your lowly hide.
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TimeDragon888 Sat Aug 28, 2010 6:59 am
Originally posted by Wstfgl on 22 Jan 2009. Link here: http://surrealtwilight.com/viewtopic.php?p=251198#p251198
Your best friend when it comes to zombie apocalypses is very probably a good hardback copy of Ye Boocke Offe Ye Ages, with all the spell pages intact. Not only does it give you the strength to stand up against the zombie hordes when all hope seems lost, as well as containing a copy of excellent anti-undead Light spells if you buy the Deluxe Edition, but when your shotguns run out of shells and your chainsaw jams up from all the necrotic flesh stuck in it, its sheer mass is an effective deterrent to zombies. Of course, it might not buy you much time, but in any case, more time is good. You could use that time to live longer in, for instance.
If you belong to one of the more specialized sects of the Church, you might want to substitute prayers to Wstfgl to an equal amount of prayers to HH or Ramos Asura. Or the fabled timedragon888, if you actually believe he exists.
Eche, you forgot something. Crowbars are also fiendishly effective against zombies, if you failed to notice. So are Frog Blasts, which can shred a wave of advancing undead if you use it right.
Also, never try to eat zombie flesh, no matter how desperate you are. The reason being that you never know how long that Zombie has been in the grave for. If you're really that desperate, just eat the tattered remains of their boots.
Your best friend when it comes to zombie apocalypses is very probably a good hardback copy of Ye Boocke Offe Ye Ages, with all the spell pages intact. Not only does it give you the strength to stand up against the zombie hordes when all hope seems lost, as well as containing a copy of excellent anti-undead Light spells if you buy the Deluxe Edition, but when your shotguns run out of shells and your chainsaw jams up from all the necrotic flesh stuck in it, its sheer mass is an effective deterrent to zombies. Of course, it might not buy you much time, but in any case, more time is good. You could use that time to live longer in, for instance.
If you belong to one of the more specialized sects of the Church, you might want to substitute prayers to Wstfgl to an equal amount of prayers to HH or Ramos Asura. Or the fabled timedragon888, if you actually believe he exists.
Eche, you forgot something. Crowbars are also fiendishly effective against zombies, if you failed to notice. So are Frog Blasts, which can shred a wave of advancing undead if you use it right.
Also, never try to eat zombie flesh, no matter how desperate you are. The reason being that you never know how long that Zombie has been in the grave for. If you're really that desperate, just eat the tattered remains of their boots.
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