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supreme_war_Pig
October 14th, 2009, 8:00 pm
My friends.....many of you may have noted a general "I sure hope the zombies get here soon" tone to many of my posts. Tragically, I have taken the following quiz:
http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=2986028025145665731
and have found I'm not gonna last very long. Bummer. :evil:
If it wouldn't be too much trouble, would ya'll mind taking this? I would be VERY interested in a discussion regarding the "correct" answers on several of the questions. Specifially:
Which weapons are the best and why?
Which body armour is the best, and why?
Which positions should you take and defend, and why?
Thank you.
Dragon1963
October 14th, 2009, 9:54 pm
They say I'll live one week.
Best weapons:
hand gun- anything .45 cal.
shotgun- not sure but the ones in the quiz are good
bladed- good hand forged samurai katakana
Body armor:
full body suit made of Kevlar would be best.
Position:
My preferred multi-story with limited first floor access.
Andrew_980
October 14th, 2009, 10:09 pm
2 months
Disagree with weapon options, love my 1911 .45, mssberg 12, Mauser and a falcutta and other swords for melee
Prefered building 2 story stone with stairs removed so that a latter can be pulled up to remove all acces from my fall back/night sanctuary
Lego-Man
October 14th, 2009, 10:13 pm
It said I would live about a week also. I don't remember all my responses.
MrShotShot
October 14th, 2009, 11:10 pm
Zen Master - 15 days.
Wookinstien
October 15th, 2009, 8:28 am
Tough Motha
You scored 69 Survival, 77 Leadership, and 67 Psychological!
You have a pretty good chance of surviving an undead epidemic. You're capable enough when it comes to killing and staying alive, your ability to lead and organize others is high enough to keep the group in relative safety, and you can handle most of the mental requirements for just such a scenario. Estimated Survival Time: 1 Month
Follow me! I chose a 45 and an automatic shotgun
MrShotShot
October 15th, 2009, 10:07 am
If you really want to get technical about it, the best firearm against zombies is a .22 semi-automatic rifle - very accurate, negligible recoil, high capacity, easily available and lightweight ammo.
Remember, with zombies, it's not about stopping power, trauma, or any of the key points you'd look for in facing a living opponent. It's simply about headshots - pure and simple.
Or if you want a little more umph just for the heck of it, then go with a .30 carbine or 9mm carbine round. Leave the .50 Desert Eagle behind.
ArmyMAJretired
October 15th, 2009, 10:19 am
Survivor
Mimiheart
October 15th, 2009, 10:47 am
I'd live an hour! YAY ME! :D
You have no chance in hell of making it out alive of a Zombie infested city. I strongly suggest in the event of just such an event you either have someone who can pick up your slack or take your own life. Estimated Survival Time: 1 hour
Jabbamagnus
October 15th, 2009, 11:03 am
LOL! This thread caused it to be the first time I came to this forum.
Calm Undead
You scored 51 Survival, 57 Leadership, and 74 Psychological!
You were able to keep your mind FAIRLY focused given the crisis at hand but unless you have a more capable leader and some better survivalists around your chances are pretty slim. Estimated Survival Time: 3 hours
Apatriot
October 15th, 2009, 11:14 am
They say I'll live one week.
Best weapons:
hand gun- anything .45 cal.
shotgun- not sure but the ones in the quiz are good
bladed- good hand forged samurai katakana
Body armor:
full body suit made of Kevlar would be best.
Position:
My preferred multi-story with limited first floor access.
I got a week as well.
handle
October 15th, 2009, 12:42 pm
Maybe I should have taken a ride on the train than eat the donut. As for a weapon, I choose my M249 SAW. It can take mags, belt fed and a 100 round clip plus it has a spare barrel which will come in handy when mowing down zombies :)
Your result for The Real Zombie Attack Survival Test ...
Staff Seargent
You scored 74 Survival, 69 Leadership, and 52 Psychological!
You're a capable fighter and a competant enough leader. Both these things give you a decent chance of surviving. You don't seem to have quite a strong enough grip to put up with the stresses an undead attack would have on your mind which could be the difference between life and death. Estimated Survival Time: 1 Week
signcut
October 15th, 2009, 12:59 pm
Survivor
You scored 74 Survival, 86 Leadership, and 63 Psychological!
You have all the skills necessary to walk out of this situation alive. Aside from that your leadership is good enough to keep a couple others alive for a little while but a better leader is probably somewhere out there. And as for your mind: you've got yourself more or less together. The odds of your cracking up are small unless presented with a very extreme situation. Estimated Survival Time: 6 Months
Bring it!
:)
RTchoke
October 15th, 2009, 1:25 pm
Your result for The Real Zombie Attack Survival Test ...
Veteran
You scored 74 Survival, 60 Leadership, and 70 Psychological!
Ok, ok, not bad. You know how to protect yourself from the undead and you kept your head more or less on straight. You have a chance. You might want to avoid leading but finding someone with more leadership skill should give you a decent edge. Estimated Survival Time: 1 Week
Most of us are dead in a week. Do we all suck that bad? :))
Jabbamagnus
October 15th, 2009, 1:35 pm
Most of us are dead in a week. Do we all suck that bad? :))
Unless you are a veteran with some formal training you'll probably get similar results. I retook the test but answered hard core and got much better results.
dwdj75
October 15th, 2009, 1:43 pm
Morale Officer
You scored 60 Survival, 80 Leadership, and 78 Psychological!
While you may not be able to survive on your own for very long, your cool headedness and decent leadership talents may attract others who can make up for your shortcomings. Estimated Survival Time: 3 Days
Bummer.
RTchoke
October 15th, 2009, 1:44 pm
Unless you are a veteran with some formal training you'll probably get similar results. I retook the test but answered hard core and got much better results.
I did too and I'm still dead in 15 days. :( I guess I'm just not bad ass enough. :))
Apatriot
October 15th, 2009, 1:47 pm
Your result for The Real Zombie Attack Survival Test ...
Veteran
You scored 74 Survival, 60 Leadership, and 70 Psychological!
Ok, ok, not bad. You know how to protect yourself from the undead and you kept your head more or less on straight. You have a chance. You might want to avoid leading but finding someone with more leadership skill should give you a decent edge. Estimated Survival Time: 1 Week
Most of us are dead in a week. Do we all suck that bad? :))
No, zombies are just that hard to get rid of.......
Beccaria
October 15th, 2009, 2:06 pm
The crucial thing to remember about zombie survival is that you need to have a good melee weapon as well as a firearm. I personally recommend you use a shovel, as it is handy in zombie decapitation, and does not need to be reloaded, as well as maintains a good safe distance between you and the undead.
RTchoke
October 15th, 2009, 2:08 pm
No, zombies are just that hard to get rid of.......
.....and there are lots of them. :eek:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f9/Tweeney/defaultaspx.jpg
Beccaria
October 15th, 2009, 2:11 pm
.....and there are lots of them. :eek:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f9/Tweeney/defaultaspx.jpg
Which to me never made sense, because if you kill them off while they are small in number, you don't get to this point.
Apatriot
October 15th, 2009, 2:13 pm
Which to me never made sense, because if you kill them off while they are small in number, you don't get to this point.
The problem is that people don't really start killing them off until they are large in number, i.e. when it's too late.
ArmyMAJretired
October 15th, 2009, 2:17 pm
Took it again and changed a few answers:
Tough Motha
You scored 80 Survival, 77 Leadership, and 78 Psychological!
You have a pretty good chance of surviving an undead epidemic. You're capable enough when it comes to killing and staying alive, your ability to lead and organize others is high enough to keep the group in relative safety, and you can handle most of the mental requirements for just such a scenario. Estimated Survival Time: 1 Month
I want to live longer!
I've seen "The Omega Man", "28 days later", "28 Weeks later", "Shaun of the Dead", "Night of the Living Dead", "Dawn of the Dead" and several more that I've forgotten.
I can deal with Zombies!
Beccaria
October 15th, 2009, 2:21 pm
Big plus: Fire. It's a powerful ally in fighting them. If you can create a "fire trench", you'll rid yourself of them pretty quickly.
RTchoke
October 15th, 2009, 2:26 pm
Big plus: Fire. It's a powerful ally in fighting them. If you can create a "fire trench", you'll rid yourself of them pretty quickly.
You seem awfully up to date on zombie fighting skills. Is there something we should know? :think:
ArmyMAJretired
October 15th, 2009, 2:29 pm
Big plus: Fire. It's a powerful ally in fighting them. If you can create a "fire trench", you'll rid yourself of them pretty quickly.
Wait, if they are dead, won't you kust have flaming zombies coming at you?
That makes them easier to shoot in the dark I guess.
I always thought that you burned them AFTER you scrambled their brains/decapitated them.
Beccaria
October 15th, 2009, 2:33 pm
Wait, if they are dead, won't you kust have flaming zombies coming at you?
That makes them easier to shoot in the dark I guess.
I always thought that you burned them AFTER you scrambled their brains/decapitated them.
They will eventually consume. The hotter the fire, the more quickly the consuming of the flesh. Bones without flesh and brains can't walk.
Hoobeedoo Bejesus
October 15th, 2009, 3:05 pm
Veteran
You scored 69 Survival, 60 Leadership, and 74 Psychological
They give me a week. More than enough time to get to the ocean.
I only wish they had a Saiga 12 on the list of shotguns. Semi-auto shotgun with AK style workings that you can get a 20 rd drum for!
supreme_war_Pig
October 15th, 2009, 3:09 pm
See, I got 3 hours. I am not sure what answers I "flubbed on".
Although, upon reflection, I'd think I'd forgo the 9mm.
But I thought I had good answers on the tactical questions, I'd save my dog, and I'm willing to kill my friends. :evil:
Ah well. Mebbe I'll be able to hook up with some of you guys who have a month or longer life expectancy.
RTchoke
October 15th, 2009, 3:12 pm
See, I got 3 hours. I am not sure what answers I "flubbed on".
Although, upon reflection, I'd think I'd forgo the 9mm.
But I thought I had good answers on the tactical questions, I'd save my dog, and I'm willing to kill my friends. :evil:
Ah well. Mebbe I'll be able to hook up with some of you guys who have a month or longer life expectancy.
Just don't lag behind. They might have to shoot you. :eek:
supreme_war_Pig
October 15th, 2009, 3:28 pm
Just don't lag behind. They might have to shoot you. :eek:
Heh....yeah, I am well acquainted with rule #1 (cardio)
Besides, I indicated my own willingness to shoot stragglers....and I STILL only last 3 lousy hours. Just sayin'.........
PhantomPholly
October 15th, 2009, 4:01 pm
The problem is that people don't really start killing them off until they are large in number, i.e. when it's too late.
It is so tempting to draw an analogy here...
:evil:
PhantomPholly
October 15th, 2009, 4:14 pm
It gave me two years' survival. But I'd end up a widower. Sorry, sweetie...
:evil: :))
Heck, if it goes on more than 2 years I don't want to keep living anyway. By that time it's either over or we've lost.
On weapons - I chose the .45 because it DOES have more killing power, even though I prefer a 9mm with the larger magazine. The .40 S&W would have been my second choice but hey, with Zombies bigger is better. I'd take the BFG 9000 if I could get it...
I chose the Riot shotgun because I couldn't find enough out about the others quickly by googling - their designations didn't exactly match. But, I figure Riot = shoot fast and often.
I chose the AK-47 because it is indestructible and un-jammable. It also shoots the heaviest bullets.
They didn't offer rocket propelled grenades as an option.
For armor, I chose the heel-to-neck kevlar. It will protect from bites anywhere but head and hands, yet is still light weight enough to move around in. Plate armor like Knights wore is too heavy - I'd be caught and dragged down quickly by Zombie hoardes.
I do have military training and I have been base pistol champion, so I'm potentially rather lethal. I gave honest answers even though I knew that some of their questions were angling for the "comic book" answer. I don't do comic book, so I took a few "hits" in their idea of "leadership." Doesn't seem to have stopped me from being an effective leader in real life, though.
For choices on some things they should have provided pictures for comparison - I think more people would make the right choice with visual inspection than by "named equipment" that even gun lovers might not know. But, overall a fun test.
Beccaria
October 15th, 2009, 6:29 pm
Remember, too: with a zombie, you don't have to annihilate the thing when you shoot it. You just need something able to penetrate the skull and cause trauma to the brain. Long guns of a modest calibur are very advantageous here; a pistol would be a last resort short range weapon.
Of advantage too is your nerve. Calm, steady, rhythmic precision shooting is what's needed, not Rambo style spray and pray.
And again, a sturdy melee weapon is of the essence. Ever see a shaolin spade? VERY GOOD in use against Zombies.
VCaddy05
October 15th, 2009, 6:45 pm
71 survival 69 leadership 85 psycological estimated survival 2 months LOL
Theranna
October 15th, 2009, 8:14 pm
I'm a Tough Motha! Pretty surprising since I never held a firearm in my hands. Suppose years of watching action flicks and a few zombie movies and tv shows finally came in handy. Thank you Sci Fi channel!
You have a pretty good chance of surviving an undead epidemic. You're capable enough when it comes to killing and staying alive, your ability to lead and organize others is high enough to keep the group in relative safety, and you can handle most of the mental requirements for just such a scenario. Estimated Survival Time: 1 Month
Dragon1963
October 15th, 2009, 9:10 pm
The crucial thing to remember about zombie survival is that you need to have a good melee weapon as well as a firearm. I personally recommend you use a shovel, as it is handy in zombie decapitation, and does not need to be reloaded, as well as maintains a good safe distance between you and the undead.
This is why I prefer a good samurai katana. The blade is very effective at removing body parts, such as head from shoulders, and has the length need to keep zombies from getting too close.
melinda
October 15th, 2009, 9:16 pm
1 day ... and I'm as charismatic as a rock!!!!! :))
Dragon1963
October 15th, 2009, 10:26 pm
I figure if those of us who posted here were to band together most of us would survive.
Justus
October 15th, 2009, 10:48 pm
Morale Officer
You scored 57 Survival, 63 Leadership, and 74 Psychological!
While you may not be able to survive on your own for very long, your cool headedness and decent leadership talents may attract others who can make up for your shortcomings. Estimated Survival Time: 3 Days
You scored 57% on Survival, higher than 19% of your peers.
You scored 63% on Leadership, higher than 40% of your peers.
You scored 74% on Psychological, higher than 57% of your peers.
Claymore
October 15th, 2009, 11:02 pm
Your result for The Real Zombie Attack Survival Test ...
Zen Master
You scored 74 Survival, 60 Leadership, and 89 Psychological!
Your knowledge of the art of killing and death mixes nicely with your complete calm and ability to think clearly. Find yourself a good leader and you've got a chance. Estimated Survival Time: 15 Days
PhantomPholly
October 15th, 2009, 11:28 pm
Remember, too: with a zombie, you don't have to annihilate the thing when you shoot it. You just need something able to penetrate the skull and cause trauma to the brain. Long guns of a modest calibur are very advantageous here; a pistol would be a last resort short range weapon.
Of advantage too is your nerve. Calm, steady, rhythmic precision shooting is what's needed, not Rambo style spray and pray.
And again, a sturdy melee weapon is of the essence. Ever see a shaolin spade? VERY GOOD in use against Zombies.
No guarantee these aren't slightly tougher than normal Zombies - always go for the shotgun indoors. Odds are good you'll get more than one with each shot.
Long rifle = good up in the bell tower with a clear field of view, less useful in close. Even in a bell tower, they lurch you may miss the brain pan.
Mmmm, where's my spoon!
PhantomPholly
October 15th, 2009, 11:29 pm
I figure if those of us who posted here were to band together most of us would survive.
Go check out that generator, would you?
:))
Dragon1963
October 16th, 2009, 12:06 am
Go check out that generator, would you?
:))
Give me the last box of shotgun shells first.
PhantomPholly
October 16th, 2009, 2:54 pm
Give me the last box of shotgun shells first.
lol - here's my LAST SHELL...
;)
RTchoke
October 16th, 2009, 3:00 pm
Well, if Dragon doesn't come back, we know what the situation is. :))
Dragon1963
October 16th, 2009, 3:02 pm
lol - here's my LAST SHELL...
;)
Good now the shotgun as well. :D
Dragon1963
October 16th, 2009, 3:05 pm
Well, if Dragon doesn't come back, we know what the situation is. :))
Anyone for electric-fried zombie?
Mmmm.......tastes like chicken. :twisted:
RTchoke
October 16th, 2009, 3:08 pm
Anyone for electric-fried zombie?
Mmmm.......tastes like chicken. :twisted:
Dude...............you may now be infected..............
you know what that means................................:eek:
supreme_war_Pig
October 16th, 2009, 3:09 pm
It gave me two years' survival. But I'd end up a widower. Sorry, sweetie...
:evil: :))
Heck, if it goes on more than 2 years I don't want to keep living anyway. By that time it's either over or we've lost.
On weapons - I chose the .45 because it DOES have more killing power, even though I prefer a 9mm with the larger magazine. The .40 S&W would have been my second choice but hey, with Zombies bigger is better. I'd take the BFG 9000 if I could get it...
I chose the Riot shotgun because I couldn't find enough out about the others quickly by googling - their designations didn't exactly match. But, I figure Riot = shoot fast and often.
I chose the AK-47 because it is indestructible and un-jammable. It also shoots the heaviest bullets.
They didn't offer rocket propelled grenades as an option.
For armor, I chose the heel-to-neck kevlar. It will protect from bites anywhere but head and hands, yet is still light weight enough to move around in. Plate armor like Knights wore is too heavy - I'd be caught and dragged down quickly by Zombie hoardes.
I do have military training and I have been base pistol champion, so I'm potentially rather lethal. I gave honest answers even though I knew that some of their questions were angling for the "comic book" answer. I don't do comic book, so I took a few "hits" in their idea of "leadership." Doesn't seem to have stopped me from being an effective leader in real life, though.
For choices on some things they should have provided pictures for comparison - I think more people would make the right choice with visual inspection than by "named equipment" that even gun lovers might not know. But, overall a fun test.
-Interesting. My understanding of the riot gun is that it is wide dispersal, which means the zombie has to get VERY close in order for you to be able to blow it's head off. (BTW,BFG 9000....nice touch!)
-I also chose the AK-47. However, it seems having a sniper for longer ranges would be a good idea.
-I also chose the full body kevlar. Just in case they get too close.
-Would you mind elaborating on the tactical positions you chose, and why?
supreme_war_Pig
October 16th, 2009, 3:11 pm
Well, if Dragon doesn't come back, we know what the situation is. :))
That's another one....the option wasn't there, but I thought the whole group should go. At the VERY least 2-3 guys.....right?
RTchoke
October 16th, 2009, 3:19 pm
That's another one....the option wasn't there, but I thought the whole group should go. At the VERY least 2-3 guys.....right?
Wasn't there an option to send one person down and if he didn't come back you knew it was overrun by zombies? :think:
Dragon1963
October 16th, 2009, 3:20 pm
Dude...............you may now be infected..............
you know what that means................................:eek:
Brainsss......................:evil:
RTchoke
October 16th, 2009, 3:29 pm
Brainsss......................:evil:
Ah, you're just messin' with us..........;)
Now get back to that window and start defending this place!! :flag:
akuma
October 16th, 2009, 3:30 pm
You scored 77 Survival, 77 Leadership, and 93 Psychological!
Estimated Survival Time: 2 Months
supreme_war_Pig
October 16th, 2009, 3:31 pm
Wasn't there an option to send one person down and if he didn't come back you knew it was overrun by zombies? :think:
Yeah, but it seems to me you should (ideally) send 3. One to deal with the jenny, and the other two to stand watch. It just doesn't do to feed your group to zombies one at a time.
Dragon1963
October 16th, 2009, 3:34 pm
Ah, you're just messin' with us..........;)
Now get back to that window and start defending this place!! :flag:
Okay, now where did I put my bow and arrows.
RTchoke
October 16th, 2009, 3:42 pm
Yeah, but it seems to me you should (ideally) send 3. One to deal with the jenny, and the other two to stand watch. It just doesn't do to feed your group to zombies one at a time.
There were never any ideal scenarios in that quiz that's for sure. :cool:
RTchoke
October 16th, 2009, 3:42 pm
Okay, now where did I put my bow and arrows.
Great...........................now you've gone and lost the shotgun. :rolleyes:
akuma
October 16th, 2009, 3:56 pm
the test was ridiculous - the questions placed too much stock in fire arms as weapons or extremes of experience
really what you need for the zombie apocalypse is
good leather - heavy leather jacket or chaps - good high strong boots helmet ( even a skater helmet is better than nothing ) so long as your vision not cut off - driving or bating gloves - close fitting to prevent anything from grabbing on or you getting caught on - the leather is damn near impervious to bites - the human mouth cant bite thru only the thinnest of leather items. AND you can still run -
and as far as weapons anything heavy and bludgeoning - hickory cured club - louisville with a weight on the end
if its the shambling dead a trot and some whaking and pushing should be able to win you thru all but the thickest of hoardes. if its those crack zombies that can run full speed after you then get a bike or better yet find a place with a lotta trees or buidings cuz you will need the corners to keep ahead -
IF you have to use a gun then better it be .40 cal or above- (9mm stuff is ok but even alive people survive 9mm shots even to vital areas. ) what ever makes a nice hole coming out is what you need - else go for something that uses .22 ammo - this is the most likely ammo you will find - it will do the job for close shots and not a lot of kick - i really wouldnt use a gun a whole lot as if it draws undead attention from the noise then you are ringing a dinner bell - and if there are other roving bands of predatory humans you are also ringin said dinner bell .
as far as defensive structures any two story house with the the lower level secured should do- destroy the stair case or obstruct the stairs some kinda way - keep low lights so that other people cant tell youre in the house ( after all just because they are alive doesnt mean they are your friend.) and zombies dont use lights.
move your place where you sleep - get a few houses set up if you can - have an escape route always .
if you need transportation man powered over gasoline - if you run outta gas your ****ed - and if you need to get gas you may get jumped by other rogue predatory humans who are laying in wait to get a person that is foraging for gas . i go with a bike in every instance. its silent you can cover ground quickly and you still have mobility on your side even versus a car.
as far as where you are - get out of the city - foot ( or bike) better than car - the eastern seaboard is a nono. power plants will peter out in about 2 weeks from lack of maintenance- chemical plants will casue explosions and fires - the nuke plants even if they are shut down will go in about 2 to 3 months from the fissionable material not being cooled by the water which has to be pumped thru with power from the power plants which wont be running for very long.
go west - once the nukes and chemical plants go the clouds will run east . also wild fires in the city will be a problem -
south might be ok woods and rough terrain over easy navigable roads - if its Fall or Winter you wil be ****ed in the NE Midwest and Norwest- cold exposure and or disease might kill you before the zombies
water is ok but if the engine req gas or diesel you are screwed - if you dont know how to actually sail a boat you are screwed - remote is good - populated is bad.
thats all i can think of initially . ..
supreme_war_Pig
October 16th, 2009, 4:10 pm
the test was ridiculous - the questions placed too much stock in fire arms as weapons or extremes of experience
really what you need for the zombie apocalypse is
good leather - heavy leather jacket or chaps - good high strong boots helmet ( even a skater helmet is better than nothing ) so long as your vision not cut off - driving or bating gloves - close fitting to prevent anything from grabbing on or you getting caught on - the leather is damn near impervious to bites - the human mouth cant bite thru only the thinnest of leather items. AND you can still run -
and as far as weapons anything heavy and bludgeoning - hickory cured club - louisville with a weight on the end
if its the shambling dead a trot and some whaking and pushing should be able to win you thru all but the thickest of hoardes. if its those crack zombies that can run full speed after you then get a bike or better yet find a place with a lotta trees or buidings cuz you will need the corners to keep ahead -
IF you have to use a gun then better it be .40 cal or above- (9mm stuff is ok but even alive people survive 9mm shots even to vital areas. ) what ever makes a nice hole coming out is what you need - else go for something that uses .22 ammo - this is the most likely ammo you will find - it will do the job for close shots and not a lot of kick - i really wouldnt use a gun a whole lot as if it draws undead attention from the noise then you are ringing a dinner bell - and if there are other roving bands of predatory humans you are also ringin said dinner bell .
as far as defensive structures any two story house with the the lower level secured should do- destroy the stair case or obstruct the stairs some kinda way - keep low lights so that other people cant tell youre in the house ( after all just because they are alive doesnt mean they are your friend.) and zombies dont use lights.
move your place where you sleep - get a few houses set up if you can - have an escape route always .
if you need transportation man powered over gasoline - if you run outta gas your ****ed - and if you need to get gas you may get jumped by other rogue predatory humans who are laying in wait to get a person that is foraging for gas . i go with a bike in every instance. its silent you can cover ground quickly and you still have mobility on your side even versus a car.
as far as where you are - get out of the city - foot ( or bike) better than car - the eastern seaboard is a nono. power plants will peter out in about 2 weeks from lack of maintenance- chemical plants will casue explosions and fires - the nuke plants even if they are shut down will go in about 2 to 3 months from the fissionable material not being cooled by the water which has to be pumped thru with power from the power plants which wont be running for very long.
go west - once the nukes and chemical plants go the clouds will run east . also wild fires in the city will be a problem -
south might be ok woods and rough terrain over easy navigable roads - if its Fall or Winter you wil be ****ed in the NE Midwest and Norwest- cold exposure and or disease might kill you before the zombies
water is ok but if the engine req gas or diesel you are screwed - if you dont know how to actually sail a boat you are screwed - remote is good - populated is bad.
thats all i can think of initially . ..
I don't disagree with anything you say, I would just like to add the the notion of a defensible structure; no dead ends. Always make sure you can escape if you're in danger of being over-run. Or, as in your house example, a way to get out and get supplies; or to just get out and find a new strong point.
Dragon1963
October 16th, 2009, 6:49 pm
Great...........................now you've gone and lost the shotgun. :rolleyes:
I didn't lose it. :wall:
I had to use it like a club because the shells were duds. It broke after I had to cave a few zombie heads in.
RTchoke
October 16th, 2009, 6:56 pm
I didn't lose it. :wall:
I had to use it like a club because the shells were duds. It broke after I had to cave a few zombie heads in.
Well, OK. We can let it go this time. You better be damn good with that bow though.
Dragon1963
October 16th, 2009, 7:04 pm
Well, OK. We can let it go this time. You better be damn good with that bow though.
Next best thing to Robin Hood and William Tell.
PhantomPholly
October 18th, 2009, 11:07 pm
-Interesting. My understanding of the riot gun is that it is wide dispersal, which means the zombie has to get VERY close in order for you to be able to blow it's head off.
... or, that you can get several in the head at once as they rush with one shot... :D
I cheated a little - I looked at a photo of one, didn't look like a particularly short barrel. Dispersion is usually a factor of barrel length; the one pictured just looked like a 7-shot pump action (or semi-auto, small photo, couldn't tell). But it looked sturdy.
(BTW,BFG 9000....nice touch!)
I've GOTTA see if I can resurrect old backups of the original Doom from that old hard drive...
-I also chose the AK-47. However, it seems having a sniper for longer ranges would be a good idea.
The M-16 is a bit better at longer range, but in most situations you don't get a clear field of view over a few hundred yards. That's close enough for an AK if you slap a scope on it. Naturally, we survivors would pillage WalMart for such things.
-I also chose the full body kevlar. Just in case they get too close.
-Would you mind elaborating on the tactical positions you chose, and why?
Hmmm, I never chose the upstairs room of a normal house. I chose the intersection, because if it looked like you couldn't hold the position you had 3 ways out (remember, Zombies don't use strategy - you could run around, lead them away, and return to the same intersection). The bus was a death trap. Remember, this is a movie so some way some how they would set it on fire or one of your party would do it accidentally. If they didn't, they would surround you - no way out = game over. Too, they are slow, and don't shoot back - so open space works to your advantage.
I didn't get a perfect score in any area, but my assumption was the "right" answers were those that match the traits of your typical zombie-hero in the movies. Not realistic, but they make a good movie.
"Its all good fun until someone loses an eye..."
- Unknown
PhantomPholly
October 18th, 2009, 11:12 pm
I didn't lose it. :wall:
I had to use it like a club because the shells were duds. It broke after I had to cave a few zombie heads in.
Oh, my bad - I gave you my expended cartiges!
:evil: :))
SOOOOOoooo glad you made it back all right!
Dragon1963
October 19th, 2009, 8:54 pm
Oh, my bad - I gave you my expended cartiges!
:evil: :))
SOOOOOoooo glad you made it back all right!
You do realize that next time I might throw you to the zombies just to slow them down a little. ;)