Zombies!

[Whiskey Tango]

World War Z is the best book ever!

QFT.

I'm reading it right now. Just got finished with the Battle of Yonkers.

Have you read the Zombie Survival Guide? I was thinking about picking that one up too.

 

[Charlie No-One]

I met Max Brooks at the Zombie Fest/Walk. He was really nice, I didn't get to ask any questions though because people were waiting for him to sign their books.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Hey, they're making a movie! Cool! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816711/

I'm always the last to find out about these things.

 

[Dangerous]

I just wanna know what is happening w/ Diary of the Dead and when it's going to be released.

 

[Sugarculted]

I'm so prepared for the zombie outbreak
Was informing my mates during a few drinks last night, that an outbreak is inevitable, with what goes on in the world. Bring the zombies on!

 

[CrypticOne]

Just a question me and my buddies were talking about, if it was night time, and you and two of your buddies were just playing some Tekken, downstairs, and your sister walks in, and she's a zombie. Now what do you do? Think realistically about this, you have no weapons, and if you do manage to kill that zombie, your downstairs and have no way of knowing whats upstairs. Your parents could be zombies and your dog, might be one. How do you survive that?

 

[hammy]

If you don't kill her you still can't get out. And she might zombietize you.

 

[Majik1387]

Just a question me and my buddies were talking about, if it was night time, and you and two of your buddies were just playing some Tekken, downstairs, and your sister walks in, and she's a zombie. Now what do you do? Think realistically about this, you have no weapons, and if you do manage to kill that zombie, your downstairs and have no way of knowing whats upstairs. Your parents could be zombies and your dog, might be one. How do you survive that?

What's in the room besides me, my 2 friends, and a game system with a tv?

 

[odiin]

I just wanna know what is happening w/ Diary of the Dead and when it's going to be released.

It's completely done, and has been screened at movies festivals, but apparently they're waiting until February to release it nationally. Romero is actually already in the early stages of making a new one:

 

[odiin]

the zombie diaries

I was thinking about giving it a try but all I've been hearing is about how god awful it is.

I've been thinking about giving Flight of the Living Dead a whirl. It doesn't look to hot, but I think the concept is really interesting. Has anyone here seen it?

 

[Sawyer]

The Zombie virus is already here. Its called rabies. Just hasnt become wide-spread yet.

 

[Majik1387]

Diary is taking too long.

 

[Zoken]

Well basic strategy indicates you avoid the mouth region at all costs. other than that, Zombies are pretty pathetic. Grab whatever's available, chair, game controller, TV, and aim for the head.

After that you proceed slowly, clearing each room as you go. stock up a back pack in case you have to run, check the phones see if they're working. attempt contact with the uninfeced. Decided if your house is securable, if not, head for a place that is. remember, one bite is all it takes. You see your friend bitten, you take him out. Gather any weapons you can along the way. Small firearms are next to useless, anything less powerful than a shotgun, don't bother much. You need to destroy the entire head for a normal zombie. Bludgeon weapons are your best bet if you can find bladed ones. chainsaw is classic, but slightly impractical due to the need for fuel. My recomendation is an aluminum baseball bat or golf club. Leave the house only if the coast is clear.

Upon contacting uninfected, do something deliberate. I know at this point you'll be shell shocked and confused, but if you don't want your ass shot for looking pale and bloodstained, start singing. I don't care if the most embarassing song in the world is on your mind you sing, or dance, or juggle, anything to show them you are not infected. You and your partner should have an understanding. You are not going down together. You both need to understand that you don't have to out run a zombie, you have to out run each other.

Now we assume you have made it to a group of uninfected. as a group, try to keep conflicts to a minimum. To many times a powerstruggle within the group leads to a collapse in defenses, and the screwing of everyone. Listen to ideas carefully and seriously consider the merit of all of them. No one has died from hearing a stupid idea out, but many have from not listening to a good idea.

Securable locations. the Ground Floor is for corpses. my recomendation is to find a highrise with a well secured lobby. You barricade the hell out of that lobby and door. a heavy duty door will help you immensely. note that heavy duty means should be able to stand up to twenty people charging it. a lock as simple as a key will work, do not get doors with riot bars or handles. Knobs people, knobs. Zombies are dumb, they really can't operate anything more complicated than... well, they can't really operate anything. but if you have enough of them slamming against something... well, that'll do the trick. Make sure you secure the hell out of that ground floor, even though you plan on spending no time there. Venture out only when absolutely necessary. The buddy system is a must, it gives the zombies someone to swarm on so you can get away. There is always room for more if you have a properly equipped shelter. I know what you're thinking, why take more? Well, chances are less than a percent of a given area is going to be left, and that means there will be plenty of food for anyone living that comes knocking at your door.

Lastly, lets be heartless. There are no pets. There is only "sources of fresh meat". I'm sorry, but desperate times and all that. you will need protien. There are no friends, only allies that make great bait and think the same of you. You are not going to repopulate the earth with that hot chick who showed up yesterday, she's just another ally who might happen to be able to provide you with "stress relief". Don't make any long term plans for her, you might have to shoot her tomorrow, but you'll always have playboy.

 

[CrypticOne]

What's in the room besides me, my 2 friends, and a game system with a tv?

A table with food and drinks. Some glass bottles, a 7 inch knife. Three couches. And this room leads to three other.

 

[Majik1387]

A table with food and drinks. Some glass bottles, a 7 inch knife. Three couches. And this room leads to three other.

Well the obvious thing would be to stab the knife through the zombie's head. Or break a glass bottle on its head and if you can, then stab it through the zombie's head.
As for where to go next, check the ground floor and secure it, then see if there's anything to take care of upstairs.

EDIT:
This is not the full plan, just the start of it.

 

[odiin]

Diary is taking too long.

02-15-2008

BELIEVE!

 

[Lando]

from what I've read Diary is a bit boring and lame.

 

[Ash J. Williams]

02-15-2008

BELIEVE!

I also heard it was going to be released in Feburary.

 

[The Lizard]

Hmm - this zombie thread hasn't been bumped today....

 

[bullets]

from what I've read Diary is a bit boring and lame.

it sounds like the blair zombie project.

 

[The Geek Vault]

I finally found this thread!!!! I got World War Z and I love it! I also picked up the survival guide and it's pretty awesome. Although I wish the writer would theorize a reason as to why zombies eat human flesh if it's not for nutrition!

 

[Majik1387]

Cuz it stops the pain they feel being dead.

 

[Arcturus]

Thats from the Return of the Living Dead, in George Romero's series zombies feed because they're being driven by basic instinct "The need to feed". Take Day of the Dead, remember the zombie on the operating table with it's digestive system removed? It still wanted to eat, regardless.

 

[Majik1387]

It was just a joke.

 

[Arcturus]

It was just a joke.

I know.

I was, however, responding to marvelman418.