What people will forget in a zombie-holocaust
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Please don't forget that Fiat currency is worthless without a government to tell you it's worth something. It won't help you survive, it won't help you live comfortably, it's just paper.
Of course, people will forget my rant, and kill themselves over a few bucks, or worse yet, change.
Of course, people will forget my rant, and kill themselves over a few bucks, or worse yet, change.
well gloves would infact be a good tool since you would also reduced damage on your hand and you can also like touch stuff without fearing the worst....
for else to have a reserve melee weapon is good, though not in all situation, a baseball bat off steel can prove invaluable *bonk*
for else to have a reserve melee weapon is good, though not in all situation, a baseball bat off steel can prove invaluable *bonk*
You say it's wiped out? What if it's arborne with some people immune like Left 4 Dead?Judas Iscariot said:
And never annoy crows.Pegghead said:
*epic sigh*WolfThomas said:
Why can't anyone just let fiction be fiction? I mean seriously, reading that link has actually kind of killed the World War Z experience for me now. I mean the Battle of Yonkers was this huge epic and cool moment of the book and it kept me gripped like crazy to keep reading it. But now I think I'll find that whole thing cheapened because some hardcore people out there just couldn't leave well enough alone and let me appreciate some awesome fictional literature.
So it's not strictly realistic, it's a ZOMBIE WAR, by this point, who cares? The writer obviously just wanted to make an epic action moment to keep the reader stimulated but obviously there exist a whole hoard of people who just have to pick it apart piece by piece, focusing on the 'realism' of the situation rather than the drama of it.
*sigh*
I've actually just reread what I wrote and on reflection it would appear as if I was addressing YOU, WolfThomas, directly. I want to make it absolutely clear then that I am not. I do not wish to bring across the idea that I am angry at you, if anything I'm mad at the people in the link. So I apologize if I seemed at all rude.
So yes, just to make it clear, that was an angry rant that I think had been waiting to surface in my system for a while now and I mean no offense to you personally and I certainly don't think your points were invalid.
Still, if nothing else I can retract that statement about Land Warrior. To be honest I always thought that was a little far fetched, awesome, but far fetched.
But I will hold on to my main point:
Zombies will never, ever be afraid. And an attempt to show off your fighting prowess through huge weapons will only make your defeat more tragic as the zombies will not even pay it any attention.
EDIT: Also I just realized that you had a right to point out the realism in that instance because this is a thread about realism, not dramatic and epic plot moments. So again I apologize if it seems I blew up in your face.
Siphoning petrol would be useful to know, most of it's going to be in parked and abandoned cars.
But between you and me (and everyone else reading of course) that thread was a bit of a relief, because if zombies are handled as they suggested they'd be less of a problem.
What about GOLD! But seriously I agree the new money of the world will be food, water, ammunition, medicine, batteries, tampons etc.vxicepickxv said:
Too true, it's about knowing your own strengths and weaknesses. I walk anywhere between 4-10km a day (to and from uni/work) and I think I could probably do twice that (like 20km or more) in a day if I had to, but probably less with a backpack. But I can't run (let alone sprint) a 100metres without feeling exhausted. If you throw in food, weapons and supplies. I'm not escaping a big group on foot or even outrunning a lone zombie. So I realise I'd need a bicycle or car definitely to escape my large town (100k).SaunaKalja said:
That's alright man, I don't take it personally, I felt the same thing reading the thread. It's just that chapter never sat right with me, I loved that book but it stuck out like a sore thumb. I've retconned it personally my mind to any innacuracies being unintentionally Waino's on account of his PTSD. That's a benefit of the interview style of the book.Vrex360 said:
But between you and me (and everyone else reading of course) that thread was a bit of a relief, because if zombies are handled as they suggested they'd be less of a problem.
Hose for siphoning gas. Gas tank as well.
I also think people will forget that other survivors may very well be a bigger threat than your average zombie. People are selfish, supplies are limited, and zombies traditionally can't handle firearms. Just sayin'.
I also think people will forget that other survivors may very well be a bigger threat than your average zombie. People are selfish, supplies are limited, and zombies traditionally can't handle firearms. Just sayin'.
Now there is a Frood who really knows where his towel is.Gigaguy64 said:
My thoughts
Hammer and nails
Toiletries
Duct tape
Rope
Tarp
First Aid kit
Socks
But if all else fails and you only have two things, have a Towel and a FRED(F*&king Rediculas Eating Device).
[sub][sub]That a knife isn't an insta-kill [/sub][/sub]
Actually, they'll forget a water bottle or a cooking kit. Something small and extremely vital..
Actually, they'll forget a water bottle or a cooking kit. Something small and extremely vital..
Cardio.Dont be a hero.Beware of bathrooms.Dont activate every light and sound.Check the backseat.Seatbelts.A car may run out of fuel but it lasts longer and farther then you can cycle.Zombies cant climb.Never instandly trust other survivors.Armor will save your life so get some riot gear.Never EVER take the gunman route unless you are safe on a roof with a sniper rifle or something.Make signs for the helicoppters.Remember to stay upbeat just to keep morale up.
Ok thats all i have.
Ok thats all i have.
What?! Only four digits?! Looks like I'm gonna need multiple of them...Billska said:One of these...
After all, it's always good to keep count on how many zombies you killed.
Anyways... I guess living in the middle of nowhere has it's advantages, So I'm safeish... as long as no zombies decide to take a country walk...
This isn't precisely what you asked, but i can answer precisely what people will forget:
like Ripley said, all that crap they think is SO IMPORTANT.
like Ripley said, all that crap they think is SO IMPORTANT.
I would wear long sleeves and pants with a couple layers, gloves, surgical mask, and maybe goggles (but that would disrupt my side vision). Guns are great, but I would make sure to always have at least two melee weapons like a katana or an axe. Food would have to be perishable and full of protein. Of course water and I would for sure hit up a pharmacy. Of course if I was on foot, I would move slow as hell with all this stuff and not last long at all. But i think a more important question is what type of zombies? Is it Romero's (slow, get infected by blood), 28 days (fast, get infected by blood), or L4D (fast, different types, if-I'm-still-alive-I-must-be-immune-to-the-virus-but-can-still-be-ripped-to-shreds scenario)
