Right, I'm fed up of seeing lots of people exaggerating over what they would do in a zombie outbreak. This includes people saying "Oh, I would have a Tank and a 12 Gauge Shotgun, and I would escape in a Lamborghini Murcielago." No. Infact, you would probably be dead.
I'm expecting to be called sad, but I want the zombie-lovers out there to speak up with me, in all seriousness.
[b]What would YOU do?[/b]
Now I'm not saying I will be some survivor who is totally tricked out with high-tech weaponry and safe houses and stuff. I'm saying that I want to know what you would do.
[b] This includes:[/b]
- First thoughts, actions and responses.
- Preparation.
- Survival Kits, equipment, vehicles and locations.
- Ensuring the safety of you and others around you.
There is an endless amount of points I can list, but I am keeping it short and sweet, for many peoples sakes.
[b][u]First Thoughts, actions and responses.[/b][/u]
So, you've just found out about the zombie outbreak. Let's say you have just found out via the television on the news. They state that their is a virus outbreak in the city and they are telling you to stay in your homes. There is no live on-the-scene report.
If you're addicted to zombies like me, you will instantly think: "Am I safe here? How can I protect myself? What about my family around me?" (If any.)
I'm not here to tell you what to do, I'm going to advise you and tell me what my strategies would be.
Firstly, I would run all water sources in my home, which means baths, sinks etc. Let them fill, epty them into buckets or containers of some sorts, and refill them. Then store some more water again.
I would then travel to my nearest store, with all the bags I have. This the means that when I get there, I can fill up on supplies including food, drink and batteries etc. When you are filling up on food, be sure not to pick food that will mould easily such as Cheese. Try to pick tinned foods. After filling all my bags with supplies, I would return to my home and fill all my bags accordingly, whilst keeping my family calm, I would instruct them to do the same. This would then leave the family with many bags filled with food, drink, batteries, flashlights, blankets etc. Be sure to pack several knives if you're even reading this. Not just for last resort combat, but because they would be damn handy for many things.
Now, the family is packed, the phone lines are (What a surprise) full, and I am unable to contact anybody. Now, as me and my friend have always pondered what we'd do. I'd travel to his house, which is a 3-4 minute jog. He would be prepared like me, cause he's a smart cookie. And if not. Fair enough, we may have time to wait. If not, I would leave the, and travel alone with my family.
Now. My family. If it's a matter of life or death, I would rather leave a member of my family behind if it means I will survive. Being a hero to save someone isn't going to get me anywhere but infected. Note that I haven't covered weapons and defense yet. I will cover this later, as for now me and my family are on the run to a secluded location. The trick with locations is to get somewhere secluded. As I live basically in Liverpool it is hard for me to get somewhere 'secluded'. Although I have my places that I'm not going to name, which are pretty secure in my opinion.
[b][u]Preparation[/b][/u]
Prepare.
Food
Drink
Flashlight(s) (Preferably Wind-up.)
Weapons.
Vehicles.
Food & Drink has been barely covered, so I'll skip this.
Flashlights is sorta basic too. Go for a light yet powerful torch, not a hefty bastard.
Weapons. Hah. This should be eventful.
Now, I'm only covering the UK as I live there. So we're fucked for Firearms, basically.
I'm giving a link to a fantastic site called zombie hunters. They specialize in EVERYTHING about zombies and survival, in a lot more detail than me. It's definitely worth a look. The link goes directly do a page about firearms and weaponry in the UK.
[url]http://www.zombiehunters.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=80&t=41965[/url]
One thing I do want to know though is, what weapon would you use? Be sure to think about weight, noise, price, how much is costs to maintain, ammo etc.
I would personally use some sort of high-powered Crossbow which fires at high speeds. You could then make your own ammo out of wood and it would be pretty quiet and not too heavy. Post your suggestions.
[b][u]Survival Kits, equipment, vehicles and locations.[/b][/u]
This has been covered basically, it's all up above some where. Just don't forget basic stuff such as clean socks, underwear and clothing. Special clothing to keep warm if needed. First Aid Kits, etc.
Not much to say, check out ZombieHunters for better info.
[b][u]Ensuring the safety of you and others around you.[/b][/u]
Now, I know it's hard to leave your family and travel alone. It's something I definitely would not do if I had a choice, but would if it was needed.
Try not to travel in numbers too large. For me, 3-5 people would be perfect. This involves Teenagers and Adults for me. Babies & Pets would be a no-go as they would only attract the horde of zombes waiting for us. If someone was too unfit to keep up with the group, they would be left behind. It would hurt me to do this, but it would be at the sake of me and the rest of the group. After all, it's their fault for not staying fit before the outbreak anyway. We would keep moving to my secluded point and maintain a low profile. I'd probably end up teaching them some sort of secret language via hand signals for day time, and morse code with low powered flashlights or something for night.
[b]NOTE[/b]
This is the most awful small guidey-thingy ever made. I just want to know your points and views around the situation that you could face.
Many Thanks,
Lewy.
Precisely this: :suicide:
Kill the nerds who are prepared for a zombie outbreak and take their stuff
I'd just lock my front door.
[QUOTE=Umi-hebi;18645226]Kill the nerds who are prepared for a zombie outbreak and take their stuff[/QUOTE]
We're prepared for this shit you know?
Wait wait wait, but what if GOd is a zombie too?
make the zombies view fast threads and become fags
Also, Zombies eat Flesh. Not brains.
Serious Zombie thread? The words Serious and Zombie don't go together.
I'd fly my rocket to Fort Knox, steal some guns, shoot all the zombies, I put on my robe and wizard hat, then I'd hold out in McDonalds (making sure the doors are locked) so I have enough food to last the zombie apocolypse.
I'd get a mob, overturn the local armory, steel a Humvee, a M16, maybe a few grenades, and a M32 Tank.
Then I'd get a boat (maybe have to leave Tanky behind) to an island off the coast, and then I'd grow corn or something delicious.
What kind of zombie outbreak are we talking about? Only normal slow zombies, fast zombies, RE-style BoW or a mix of those?
Anyways I'd try to stock up on canned food first, and then reach a boat (any kind of boat, whatever can get me off land). Zombies can't swim so if you are out in the sea you're safe. Also using firearms is a bad idea, the sound would probably attract zombies from the entire city, and close combat is even worse (if a little zombie blood touches your eyes, mouth, nose or a paper cut you're fucked).
If I want to be absolutely realistic, I'd stay at home and wait for the army to sort it out, zombies can't do shit against tanks, APCs, airplanes and helicopters, it would just be about waiting for the army to sort it out, no matter what movies think.
Umi-Hebi:
That would actually solve the hassle, but I wouldn't have the guts to off myself.
slbobo:
Sigh. I wanted people to take this seriously.
Billiam
Hum, it would eventually break and then you'd be fucked. Couldn't you locate to a safer area?
Rankzerox
Sigh.
Shooting yourself is probably the best idea.
Props to the second poster.
I would bash in zombie skulls with my guitar, since I don't really have other stuff.
But I guess the first thing I would do is to check if my parents are still alife.
Oh wow, I'm sorry, I didn't know you were trying to take this seriously. Are you planning on this occuring anytime soon? We better get straight to work!
I hate you guys who are always reminding me that zombies are physically impossible.
[QUOTE=acds;18645415]What kind of zombie outbreak are we talking about? Only normal slow zombies, fast zombies, RE-style BoW or a mix of those?
Anyways I'd try to stock up on canned food first, and then reach a boat (any kind of boat, whatever can get me off land). Zombies can't swim so if you are out in the sea you're safe. Also using firearms is a bad idea, the sound would probably attract zombies from the entire city, and close combat is even worse (if a little zombie blood touches your eyes, mouth, nose or a paper cut you're fucked).
If I want to be absolutely realistic, I'd stay at home and wait for the army to sort it out, zombies can't do shit against tanks, APCs, airplanes and helicopters, it would just be about waiting for the army to sort it out, no matter what movies think.[/QUOTE]
Now this is a respectable answer. Let's say we're talking about normal slow zombies.
Although, supply runs on and off a boat would be risky, but it would be worth it if you're surrounded by water. Also, is there a lake near you to put the plan into action, and how deep is said water?
I'd sail to sea with me crew and pirate ship. It pays to be a Pastafarian.
Set up a lawn chair on my roof, grab a six pack of beer and an M1 Garand, and laugh as the zombies try to figure out why their arms suddenly went missing. Actually, that's pretty much what I would do. Either that, or lock the door and stand there with a shotgun pointed at it.
[QUOTE=slbobo;18645469]Oh wow, I'm sorry, I didn't know you were trying to take this seriously. Are you planning on this occuring anytime soon? We better get straight to work![/QUOTE]
I'm not trying to be super serious such as: "I'm going to take a knife out with me everyday, so that I am protected for whenever they come."
I'm just curious of what other people would do and think is safe, there's no need to act smart by using sarcasm cause I don't buy it personally. Although good effort.
[QUOTE=Ekalektik_1;18645533]Set up a lawn chair on my roof, grab a six pack of beer and an M1 Garand, and laugh as the zombies try to figure out why their arms suddenly went missing. Actually, that's pretty much what I would do. Either that, or lock the door and stand there with a shotgun pointed at it.[/QUOTE]
Then you run out of ammo and you are stuck on a roof with no food or water.
[quote=Cracked.com]Authors note:
I am writing this from a fully and completely realistic point of view, I add none of the frivolous magical properties of a ghoul or zombie, and disregard the illogical completely. The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks, takes the first part of the book explaining the virus “Solanum,” and I am going to work off of that idea, using the same name. It is that concept alone that I am working with; that it is a virus. All other concepts are completely scientifically based and we will explore the possibility that a virus such as Solanum exists in nature and that it has the ability to infect a hosts brain cells (neurons), first by entering the circulatory system via bodily fluid interaction of an infected individual and an uninfected individual, and finally making its way to the neuronal cells and manipulating said cells. I will disregard the communicability of 100 percent used in the book in favor of a more realistic number, 99.4 percent as used in The Stand by Stephen King for a man-made virus (given that that is the most likely scenario for the creation of this virus). Critics may say that this is not a “zombie” contingency plan, and to them I say nay, it depends on your definition of “zombie.” Plus, I find the idea of realism much more horrifying than fiction. Fiction you can brush off as being something implausible… The following may be fiction, but it is very plausible.
Skip this if you don’t give a fuck about biology:
In order to realistically write a zombie contingency plan, one must have knowledge of how a zombie functions in order to exploit their weaknesses and predict their attacks. I am telling everybody right fucking now, the anatomy of the zombies outlined in The Zombie Survival Guide is impossible. The zombies would disintegrate, with cells lysing on a scale so grand that there is no way they could eat you/pass on the virus before turning into a pile of mush, let alone have the capacity of movement. Therefore, I am about to discredit any possibility in the known world for a human body to function without the proper systems in place. A virus is considered “pseudoliving” which means that it is not technically alive by the standards of science. Without the host cells machinery, a virus cannot grow or replicate. Thus, a virus must take control of the host cells machinery and use that machinery to create its own DNA and subsequent proteins. This hinges on one very important point, the cell must function as it has always functioned. It needs glucose, fat or protein to begin the aerobic respiration that uses oxygen as a final electron acceptor in the path to making ATP (energy) to run the metabolic processes of the cell.
The implications of this are great, the zombie has to have working lungs to bring oxygen into the system, working circulatory system to transfer said oxygen along with nutrients and wastes, and systems which can eliminate said wastes. This brings into light the very real weaknesses of the zombie. It must be “living” for all intents and purposes, but that does not mean it will be easy to kill. Here’s the kicker: The virus can manipulate the cells. The neuronal cells that stop replicating in adult humans are once again capable of regeneration, a virus can lie dormant in a cell for very long periods of time (as evidenced by HIV, which progresses into AIDs once the virus decides to lyse the cells releasing the virus into the system) and make the cell replicate with viral DNA in the nucleus creating hundreds of cells with viral DNA in them. This means the virus will make the neuronal cells replicate, creating millions of new neurons each with viral DNA in them, each with the ability to control more of the processes of the human brain. One may also imply that the zombie is much smarter than your average human being, with a larger number of neuronal cells capable of propagating larger numbers of signals at a faster speed. I contest the idea that zombies are stumbling creatures with an off-kilter gate and little hand-eye coordination.
I believe that this hypothetical virus would create extremely intelligent humans which it would have full control over, by producing the proteins and enzymes of its own DNA rather than that of the original cell, it would be fully plausible that the human infected with this virus would be controlled by the desires of the virus, which would be to infect new hosts. Also, the infected individual would not be the same person they were in their lives with everything from memories to basic wants and desires being manipulated and changed by the virus. The zombie would also have a heightened set of sensory systems, and it’s plausible that the neural signals from their external body are blocked by the virus in the CNS, reducing and possibly eliminating the effects of pain or touch sensation. Furthermore, they may act with a hive mentality, working towards a common goal (and remember, they’re smart), and their circulatory system may be routed in order to increase the amount of blood to the muscles, increasing their strength and agility. The most horrific realization: They may look completely normal. The virus does not necessarily impact their vocal chords, and they would look like a regular human being. Their behavior would be notably different, but they could pass the virus on before the realization of what has happened is fully recognized.
Contingency Plan
With this knowledge in place, we can begin to determine what will and what will not work. Quarantines will be key in containing the virus to large areas (in the range of regions to complete countries). Given our inability to distinguish the zombies from the humans, large quarantine areas will be key. All air and sea ports should be shut down, and control of the army and air bases is essential. A 99.4 percent communicable virus can most likely become airborne, especially since viral particles are pseudoliving and can enter a dormant stage if not active in a cell (such is the case when they are housed within a water molecule, such as on a humid day). Dry climates are best due to such conditions, especially since a zombie lacks any other desire than to pass on its virus and thus does not drink, dehydration would be a good way to defeat them. Other ways to kill the zombies via natural causes would be to expose them to harsh environmental conditions, such as the extreme hot or cold, high saline, low/high pH and anoxic environments all fit the bill. Thus, the best areas to flee to would be the deserts, the higher and lower altitudes and the poles. The worst places would be the mountains, valleys, jungles and tropics.
Also, since they are human we can kill them if it comes down to that. We would want to see them coming given that a more intelligent being would outsmart us in a terrain war using the mountains or valleys. The plains and deserts are ideal for such a situation. Saskatchewan, where you can watch your dog run away for three days, is a good place to be for a zombie apocalypse. This is where the plan gets sleazy and corrupt. We need to get rid of these zombies before they kill us all, and we have to do it in a way that causes the least amount of damage, least bloodshed (especially into the water systems; I’ll say it again, viruses are pseudoliving, they can live in the soil and water forever until it attaches to a host cell whose machinery it can manipulate) and the most successful. Thus we will need two plans, one for “the bait” and one for “the survivors.” You’re reading the survivors guide. The bait will be those that believe a virus can evoke a stage of being “undead” in which these things cannot be killed and the mountains and valleys should be used to hide from and trick them.
The survivors guide is for those that know these fuckers are smarter than us, and would kick our ass in a terrain based war of wit. Trust me, this is necessary. Think of the people we could get to follow the bait guide? Bush, Hannah Montana, the Jonas Brothers, etc. Man, I’m beginning to WELCOME the zombie apocalypse. Anyways, we can lure the zombies into the valleys and mountains, from there dams can be taken out and landslides created provided we still have control of the army bases (I thank you Wright brothers). Meanwhile, safe zones can be created and established in areas where the weather would kill any remaining zombies in a disposable manner (such as through freezing, and might I add that if you freeze a zombie it would be much like freezing a human, where the plasma and extra/intracellular fluid freezes into crystals which would tear the cells apart resulting in death). Due to the high communicability, the zombie bodies will have to be destroyed, I’m thinking a controlled nuclear blast in the areas the zombies were lured to. Fire is a good way to kill a virus, since even the pseudoliving cannot deny the destructive powers of heat to proteins which make up their outer coat. Thus, to the areas where any remaining zombies fled to and eventually died due to extreme environmental conditions, let the forest fires reign.
Note: this plan is kind of geared toward North and South America following the quarantine, it can be applied to Europe as well. Japan, if they got hit with this virus, they’re kind of screwed. Britain, you’re screwed. Australia… well you guys have all that poisonous stuff, so I’m pretty sure the zombies are afraid of you. China, fucking nuke them if this happens, because with that high of a population they are fucked. Canada, Russia and the Scandinavian countries will pull through nicely, and the US, if you guys don’t go all batshit on me, you’ll be alright (I’m talking to you Utah, you and your Mormons, lol.)
Pros: Holy shit. Easily the most well thought out, well reasoned response received. Logical, intelligent and practical.
Cons: You’re no fun. You ruined zombies! You ruined everything and I don’t like this game anymore and I’m going home.[/quote]
[url=http://www.cracked.com/blog/whats-your-zombie-contingency-plan-11-practical-strategies]From Cracked.[/url]
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Interesting, I suppose. Thanks.
Here's what I'd do in the event of a zombie apocalypse:
As the apocalypse begins, I'd buy a shotgun, pistol, assault rifle, and a shitton of ammo from a local gun dealer (I'd assume gun dealers would, upon realizing the world is coming to an end, start selling guns on the spot and ignore the waiting period and background checks required to purchase a firearm).
After getting weapons, I'd borrow my uncles truck (an 18-wheeler, mind you. He lives down the street from me), and stockpile as much food and fuel as I can (the fuel would be for my power generator).
If I'm forced to stay local, I'd drive to my friend's house (he lives on the same street as me) and stay there, because his parents built a semi-apocalypse survival center in his basement (stockpiled the basement with enough nonperishable food to last for years if carefully rationed, fuel, etc.) The house can be quarantined fairly well, so we'd board up the doors and windows, isolate certain rooms, etc.
We'd be all set for a few years. Using the power generator and a ham radio, we'd be able to communicate with other survivors, the government, and figure out what to do next.
Well basicly I would just buy more bullets because I live in a very rural area surrounded by farms with the nearest town 15 miles away. I live in America and I already have around 20 firearms and plenty of canned food so I would just destroy my staircase and live in the 2nd floor of my house.
This thread title made me believe it would be about a Serious Sam mod with zombies.
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