Would you survive a zombie apocalypse?

[Angel of Iniquity]

What would you do?
For fun, this is all this is. I think it is fun and passes time thinking of things like this.
You have 24 hours.
Transmission by touch with open wounds with intel suggesting mutation by air.


I have played too many Resident evils too die.
Unless it was airborne, I honestly don't see myself making any faulty decisions to get myself killed, unless a contingency plan to eradicate any threat(RE3) was initialized before i made my escape.

Now, in real scenario, zombies would still have a functioning brain, meaning a strike with enough force to the brain should kill them.

A good way to see if you make good decisions is...

Would you chose the bright path with zombie noises?
Or would you chose the dark path with no zombie noises?

First priority for me would to be to build a steady intel base. What are they, is the virus airborne, how is the infection spread, how far out is the virus located etc.
First priority for me would be a subtle defense. (defensive routes for escape, defensive means of moving, what roads not to take, where the most mass of people would be as in downtown)
Second, an offense. (Short range and long range weapons)
Third, would be a mental development phase, to prep myself for the possibility of loosing loved ones and possibility of killing loved ones.

And the final plan would be the one to put the rest in motion.

It kinda sucks that worcester mass is surrounded by seven forested hills, 8-12 miles in length and has 360,000 people, and me, right in the middle of a busy way. No gun store for about 2 miles... >.>
There is a place that sells Katanas, and I can weild one pretty well so getting their would be the trouble.

[Block]

Yup. That's how I handle business.

[Angel of Iniquity]

Yup. That's how I handle business.

Well then, I now who to kill first... wait, would that turn you into a zombie or would that just make you aninecrophilic or whatever lol

[GypsyElder]

Lol you totally read Max Brooks book didn't you? Don't lie.
Yes I would survive, because I've read this :


It's seriously one of the most amusing books I've ever read.

Everything he says to do plus I'm putting on a g*oddamn shark suit so those f*kers can't bite me.

I would be just fine as long as nothing ridiculous mutated...like an elephant. I would have problems if zombies started re generating, or if the variety of zombies became as vast as they are in Resident Evil. I don't want Nemesis coming after me, I'm not rambo Jill, and I guarantee I wouldn't find ammo and rocket launchers conveniently laying around.

[Dan558]

Lol you totally read Max Brooks book didn't you? Don't lie.
Yes I would survive, because I've read this :


It's seriously one of the most amusing books I've ever read.

Everything he says to do plus I'm putting on a g*oddamn shark suit so those f*kers can't bite me.

I would be just fine as long as nothing ridiculous mutated...like an elephant. I would have problems if zombies started re generating, or if the variety of zombies became as vast as they are in Resident Evil. I don't want Nemesis coming after me, I'm not rambo Jill, and I guarantee I wouldn't find ammo and rocket launchers conveniently laying around.

I've read that book so I would survive.

[Unknown Entity]

I've watched zombie films aplenty, and played some zombie video games - so sitting on my ass and being passive for enough time to give me a fat ass has given me the skills I need to kick zombie ass.

I think I'd survive for a while. I already have a plan in order for if something like this happens (because apparently, a zombie apocalypse is very possible). Only thing missing is a armoury of guns and ammo and a pantry full of food, the later being something I won't need until the time comes.

[Angel of Iniquity]

There is really a book like that? Is the author like, serious about everything?
While a medical outbreak is possible in where as the victim can act overtly aggressive and loose conscious thought, I think they would be runners haha.

It seems I'm not the only person who has given thought haha

[Leon]

Took a quiz on Facebook about this, and it said I would survive for one year. Everything would be going swell until supplies start running out.

Played some shooting games as I was growing up (not anymore, unless it only involves killing monsters, not people o.O) and in my opinion that can give at least a little experience for the real thing.

My strategy? Get a flamethrower and burn them. It'll have a domino effect. One runs off screaming and it'll set the others ablaze. A few (hundred) clean kills.

[GypsyElder]

There is really a book like that? Is the author like, serious about everything?

It's absolutely serious and that's why it's so awesome. It starts explaining the virus, solanum and goes through the phases chonologically that the body would go through when infected.

then defense, how to properly kill and look out for yourself etc.

Also, there are small entries in the back for different time periods where their were possible apperances of zombies. Journal entries from Marco Polo etc. It kind of creeped me out when I went through and read all of them to be honest ^^; I'm such weanie.

[Sinister]

Well, if you don't mind me saying so, that is the dumbest possible question to ask a collection of nerds, like TFF. Most of us live and breathe, if not zombie books and movies then games. There is even a club at this site for assessing our readiness in such an event. Some people here have WRITTEN a survival guide. Not to mention video games are just plain primers for tactical situations like these.

I'm not saying that we're experts or that we would fare better than a right-wing NRA member living in a dug fallout shelter like that guy in Tremors. I'm just saying we base our pride on our ability, to make headshots, catch em all, obtain the crystals and LIQUIFY mother****ing zombies.

Course everyone here would survive, whether they really would or not. Amirite?

-Sin

[Dodie16]

I'm actually fairly certain that I would not survive if zombies somehow overran the Earth. I don't watch many zombie movies, I don't play many games with zombies in them, and I'm pretty sure that if I did see a zombie coming after me, the first reaction I would have would be to piss myself.

That's okay though, because hopefully my sacrifice will slow them down enough to where everyone else can get away. That's how much I care.

Also, I think a robot apocalypse is much more likely to happen that a zombie one.

[Angel of Iniquity]

I'm actually fairly certain that I would not survive if zombies somehow overran the Earth. I don't watch many zombie movies, I don't play many games with zombies in them, and I'm pretty sure that if I did see a zombie coming after me, the first reaction I would have would be to piss myself.

That's okay though, because hopefully my sacrifice will slow them down enough to where everyone else can get away. That's how much I care.

Also, I think a robot apocalypse is much more likely to happen that a zombie one.

*laughs faintly*
That is rather heartening knowing you may become my shield in terms of such an event.
Ah, a robotic apocalypse?
Well, detonating a high yield nuclear explosive into our atmosphere has a chance of creating an Electromagnetic pulse(EMP).
Any electronic device will be rendered useless.
Now, unless the electronic devices gained sentientness(neologism) before our understanding, and locked the bombs, then we have a major problem.
Hmm, would you be a shield again if that would happen?

[Clint]

I would survive a zombie apocalypse. Though it wouldn't be much of an apocalypse. It would just be a bunch of dead people coming back to life and dancing around whenever they hear music. Just like in Weekend At Bernie's II.

See, zombies aren't dangerous. They're whatever you make them to be, since they aren't real. So in my zombie apocalypse, they don't kill people or turn people into zombies; they just dance. And in life, or death, all anybody really wants to do is to dance.

[HUNK]

Facebook says I'd last for a year aswell. I play Nazi Zombies, I play Resident Evil, these games have helped me realise somthing...

I will not make it long.

See I always die in Nazi Zombies beacause I waste my awesome 100 bullet clip guns for Revolvers which I find more stlyish. I always end up dieing because I get guns I like, and not guns that are powerfull.

Too bad I can't find a Thundergun in real life.

[Angel of Iniquity]

As yes, the Zues cannon or the Porters X2 Ray gun would help immensely.
Any pack a punch weapons will do good.

[Leon]

I'm actually fairly certain that I would not survive if zombies somehow overran the Earth. I don't watch many zombie movies, I don't play many games with zombies in them, and I'm pretty sure that if I did see a zombie coming after me, the first reaction I would have would be to piss myself.

That's okay though, because hopefully my sacrifice will slow them down enough to where everyone else can get away. That's how much I care.

Also, I think a robot apocalypse is much more likely to happen that a zombie one.

Dodie, we'll protect you! Of course, if anyone here asks for your personal info, watch out! Better for a zombie to eat your brain before THAT happens. But tell ya what? I'll find you a flamethrower. Pull the trigger and watch them SIZZLE! That's all you need to do.

Speaking of zombie movies, isn't it just great when a group of people in trucks (rednecks, maybe?) shows up guns blazing? That's what I love in zombie movies, especially when all seems lost.

Back to you, Dodie. I'd push you away so they wouldn't get you. And don't worry about me turning, I'll probably have a bomb attached to me so you wouldn't worry about ME munching on your brains (not a nice thought, is it?)

[Angel of Iniquity]

Back to you, Dodie. I'd push you away so they wouldn't get you. And don't worry about me turning, I'll probably have a bomb attached to me so you wouldn't worry about ME munching on your brains (not a nice thought, is it?)

Ahh, it seems I have yet another rope for me to hold what precious life I have.
Fire, I don't think that would be a good defense or offense for them. Since you would have to imflict direct spinal injury, burning them would do little, especially if they only thought of food.

[Leon]

Ahh, it seems I have yet another rope for me to hold what precious life I have.
Fire, I don't think that would be a good defense or offense for them. Since you would have to imflict direct spinal injury, burning them would do little, especially if they only thought of food.

I haven't watched TOO many zombie flicks, but I know their brain keeps working. And any pain you feel is directed to your brain, which then tells you that you're in pain, so you feel it then. I'm thinking they'll at least feel the sting of getting burned. As mindless as they are, zombies are not exactly brainless.

Just my theory, though. Let the zombie experts decide.

[Angel of Iniquity]

I haven't watched TOO many zombie flicks, but I know their brain keeps working. And any pain you feel is directed to your brain, which then tells you that you're in pain, so you feel it then. I'm thinking they'll at least feel the sting of getting burned. As mindless as they are, zombies are not exactly brainless.

Just my theory, though. Let the zombie experts decide.

Well, that would explain why they make a noise when you hit them, but they keep on coming for you. In Resident evils case, they kept only the most ancestral traits, hunger. I think that that trait would overpower the others.

[Robbo]

All of these ideas are well and good but you could just lock your front door because Zombies couldn't band together to break a front door down or a double-glazed window and if need be lock all of your windows then lols until you need food then you grab duvets and crap and every blunt object in your house wear the duvet then fight your way to your car more supplies and then back in house whilst trying to keep zombehs away.

[Leon]

All of these ideas are well and good but you could just lock your front door because Zombies couldn't band together to break a front door down or a double-glazed window and if need be lock all of your windows then lols

I think you're one of the few people who have NOT watched Night of the Living Dead. It's very possible for them to band together and break down a door. That's all they need to do. It'll be like cracking a walnut to them.

[Sasquatch]

I have eleven firearms.

I think I'd be alright.

Seriously. Two 12-gauge shotguns, a sniper rifle, two rifles that most people who don't know any better would call "assault rifles", a .22 rifle, a .44 Magnum revolver, and four semi-automatic handguns, including a .22, 9mm, .40S&W, and .45ACP. And, totalling up all of the ammunition, I've got probably four thousand rounds ... even though three thousand or so are .22.

I also have a second-floor apartment and the knowledge of how to get onto the roof of my building. I also have a pickup truck, and knowledge and experience of living outdoors for weeks at a time. I could very easily just head into the woods and pull a Ted Neugent for a few months, coming back into town to pick up some dried and canned foods.

I'm the guy you'd want to find first.

[Leon]

I'm the guy you'd want to find first.

You'd probably be eating those words (figuratively) if the whole TFF community bands together in a search for you so they can eat your brains (quite literally).

In all seriousness, though, that's quite a collection of weapons you got there. I'd hate to see the poor sucker than runs into you.

[Angel of Iniquity]

I would not suggest going into the woods, with a car or not.
But you do have a nice arsenal there. Any special close range options?

[Sasquatch]

I would not suggest going into the woods, with a car or not.
But you do have a nice arsenal there. Any special close range options?

Why no woods? It's got much less population than any urban area, lessening your chances of even encountering a zombie greatly. And it has natural food, letting you survive for weeks or even months alone. But that would mainly be if your intent was surviving, not hunting and destroying.

As far as "close range options" ... one of the 12-gauge shotguns has a tommy-gun-style pistol foregrip and a rear pistol grip, with a top folding stock, and an 18-inch barrel, with an extended magazine tube that holds seven rounds. The .44 Mag is a revolver and only holds six rounds at a time, but the magazines for the Walther P22 (.22lr), FNP 9mm, FNP .40S&W, and FNP .45ACP hold ten, sixteen, fourteen, and fourteen, respectively. I think I'd be alright.

.22-caliber firearms are supposed to be the best suited for a zombie situation, as they will do sufficient damage to the brain, but are light, cheap, and plentiful. While you could get a case of fifty .44 Mag rounds for twenty bucks, that same price could get you five hundred .22 rounds. Sure, they're not as accurate or powerful as anything else, but they're all you need, plus they're light and have little recoil. I already have a rifle that can reach out more than a mile (not that I've ever had the chance to test accuracy at that range) and two that carry thirty rounds a piece.

But we still don't know what type of zombies we're dealing with, here. How do they handle, let's say, doors? Can they break through barriers Nazi Zombies style, or just pile up against them until they fall through, Shawn of the Dead style? Can they go up stairs? How about walking through water? Or swimming? Do they run once they've spotted what they want, or do they just walk (stumble) towards it?

And why in the hell don't zombies just eat each other?

And if they go back to their primal instincts, why don't they want to eat AND have sex? Isn't that a primal instinct? Why don't they just climb out of the grave and look for a piece of ass, literally and figuratively, like Dahmer?

[Leon]

And why in the hell don't zombies just eat each other?

From what I can tell, if they're back from the dead, all of them would be covered with rotten flesh. Why eat that when you have 6+ billion walking buffets of fresh meat? You've seen rotten meat, right?

If it's something like a virus as in, let's say, Marvel Zombies, it would be a trial-and-error kind of situation. They'd try eating each other, but if the virus taints the flesh, the living are just screwed.

And if they go back to their primal instincts, why don't they want to eat AND have sex? Isn't that a primal instinct? Why don't they just climb out of the grave and look for a piece of ass, literally and figuratively, like Dahmer?

We're just gonna have to hope a lot of them were into necrophilia in their past lives. Would save a lot of time. I don't think any living human would turn down food over sex if they're literally starving, like just hours away from dying.

[Angel of Iniquity]

As far as "close range options" ... one of the 12-gauge shotguns has a tommy-gun-style pistol foregrip and a rear pistol grip, with a top folding stock, and an 18-inch barrel,

Wow, my uncle has a S&W 500Xl that has the same barrel length, and it's a revolver Magnum haha. Sure to shmase 3-8 zombie skulls.

Okay, Zombie stats.

The virus outbreak, not back from the dead. They have their full strength depending on their physical decomposition. They don't eat each other because their senses pick up fresh meat and blood. Determined, which means they will try anything to get to their target.

Oh and...
You have gun power but...

Remember the question I stated earlier?
Dark Hallway with no zombie noises or Bright hallway with audible noises?

Thing is their can always be Zombies in areas, and in Forests or Woods, they are harder to see.

[motscroises]

While I have read many a zombie survival guide and played zombie video games, I still don't think I'd survive. I weigh 100 lbs and I'm not strong at all. I tried to fire a pistol once and the recoil freaked me out so much that the bullet casing flew into my shirt and burned me. I can use hunting rifles, but I doubt that would be very practical. My best bet would be to find someone who is experienced in firearms who is willing to take me in.

[nickness89]

Yes, yes I would ...

My evidence is the Facebook quiz I took the other day, it said I would survive ...

LAWL, but no seriously, I think i'd have a decent try, I mean, I've got one of the most extensive horror collections i've ever seen, with a whole cupboard dedicated to Zombie films, the other horrors filling a bookcase that governs the back of my living-room wall.

A whole cupboard full of watching people getting eating, failing to survive zombies, and having shitty strategies ... making stupid decisions, like going to check on your friend who is taking a long time on his food search ... if he doesn't come back, then he must be dead, or at least incapacitate.

Watched enough, and read enough to know decently what to do.

But if the zombies are the running type, then yeah i'd die, running zombies **** with my head, unlike Romero style zombies.

[Firefly]

I'm actually fairly certain that I would not survive if zombies somehow overran the Earth. I don't watch many zombie movies, I don't play many games with zombies in them, and I'm pretty sure that if I did see a zombie coming after me, the first reaction I would have would be to piss myself.

This completely describes me haha I took a quiz on facebook about this,and it said I would last a few months.If the zombie apocolypse DOES happen,I am high-tailing it to my best guy friend and sticking with him(he hunts ALOT and so maybe ill be safer? hehe ) .