If the World Ends, Do You have Any Useful Skills?

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auwdioslave

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I'm a techie.

Electronics is my main skill. I could build a simple radio out of scrap parts and send messages in morse code calling other survivors.
 

Fiad

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I am decently handy, so I can do basic repairs to things. Was in scouts for most of my childhood, some of those camping trips had to pay off. My knowledge of basic survival skills is probably slightly above average. I believe that I would last awhile, probably nowhere near as long as some, but longer than the average person. Handgun in the other room wouldn't hurt either, I get the feeling the US will end up a warzone. So it might be needed. Not sure how good of a shot I am with a handgun, though I am decent with a rifle. Just don't have one.
 

Android2137

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Let's see! What can I do? Uuuummm... I'm an animator, but I also have some interest in crochet and always wanted to learn how to make my own clothes, but never got around to it! So my big contribution would be... last-resort food. You know, I always pictured this scenario in my head. Doctors, teachers, even lawyers (provided they can dump the legalese and focus strictly on negotiation) would be essential in post-apocalyptic circumstances. But people in the entertainment biz? We'll probably be the first to be eaten.
 

phatty500

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im an apprentice electrician so in a community setting i have some leverage. I guess it depends on how bad the world ended.
 

Astoria

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Well I'd like to think that I have a good amount of common sense to help me out and I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty. Apart from that I'm kinda screwed.
 

joshuaayt

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Yes. I have an excellent grasp of grammar, punctuation and spelling, as long as I am specifically trying to sound wanky and pretentious.

I also have great knowledge of the Ultimate Marvel series', AND am quite proficient at mastering JRPGs.
 

Yeager942

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Nothing vital to survival, but I am a pretty good storyteller so at least I can entertain people. When all traces of our past lives go up in radioactive smoke, I will take comfort in my new role as tribal shaman
 

StormShaun

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Give me a gun or a sword and I can be a guard.

Or a ok cook. (NOODLES!)
 

SleepyChan

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I'd like to throw down the uterus card, if I may. I'm fully capable of procreating and rearing young. I've been raising kids my whole darn life. I have decent survival skills, though they mostly hinge on me protecting myself and my charges from harm, exposure to the elements, and starvation. Don't know how useful I'd be in a fight, though. I'm persistent if not flat out tenacious, to give myself a small bit of credit.

But hey, if the world really does go to shit, I'm still gonna rear the young, gosh darn it.
 

Ganji

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Does knowing a ton of people who would be fully prepared for just such a situation count? xD
 

Von Strimmer

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I can provide generic random one line quotes from various apocalypse movies and games? I'm pretty sure thats a useful skill.
 

Esotera

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Thought this would be considered relevant...


Yeah, my skills are pretty good. I've done a fair bit of camping and hiking before, know how to use a map, do a bit of bushcrafting, fire a gun, wield and axe. Also I have quite a good knowledge of science in general, particularly biology, so (1 could rebuild civilization with farming & (2 could make moonshine.
 

samfergo

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Well sorta practical, can reverse engineer stuff. Good at hiding and running. I can also keep a level head in just about any situation. And I'm not an idiot, so I wont go doing dumb things such as opening a door with zombies or something behind it.
 

Arbi Trax

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I'm 6' 5'' and built like a brick shithouse. If you need a ditch dug or a hundredweight of something moved from point A to point B, leave room for me in the Fallout shelter. The trouble is I'll probably be needing double rations...

Failing that, I'm a dab hand with a herb garden, so if you want the rotting flesh of your loved ones to taste palatable, I could help with the cooking too!
 

CerealKiller214

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But putting the fact aside that I'd be pretty much useless, I can teach children stuff. I know a lot about things in general. Most importantly, perfect grammar and spelling so our kids are at least able to keep a hold of our language.
But something that could be pretty usefull is the fact that I know how to keep water clean, build a steam-engine and how to take care of smaller medical problems like cuts and stuff.