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Doc HM · Nov 30, 2010, 03:37 AM

With so much zombie love going around (and having just finished the audio book of WWZ), how would the collective genius of the lounge survive the upcoming zombie plague?

WWZ made it clear that there would be precious few hiding places for the living and was the first time the scale of dead, making hiding out in your house with a couple of hundred rounds pretty much a no go. Even in a pretty solid building like a pub (Shawn of the Dead).

Captain Obvious · Nov 30, 2010, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by Doc HM

how would the collective genius of the lounge survive the upcoming zombie plague?

By doing a search and reading through that since this thread already happened a couple years ago.

Silent · Nov 30, 2010, 07:48 AM

Hmm. That means we have a few years too catch on.

andi*pandi · Nov 30, 2010, 11:32 AM

Well, if by a couple years, you mean May:

http://forums.macnn.com/89/macnn-lou...ose-live-post/

Although to be clear, that thread isn't focussed on zombies so much as other apocolypses. This thread can elaborate on zombie-specific techniques.

besson3c · Nov 30, 2010, 12:22 PM

Do zombies have sex?

The Final Dakar · Nov 30, 2010, 12:24 PM

I'd like someone to teach me how to survive this zombie fever. This shit is everywhere anymore.

bstone · Nov 30, 2010, 12:29 PM

If this actually happened in modern day America I know where I would want to be caught...my parents' house in southern Florida. It's in the hurricane zone and it's built to withstand a whollap. The walls are concrete, every door and window has steel shutters and the garage door is steel reinforced. The backyard has a 10' concrete wall and there is a pool that can be used to collect rainwater. The development we live in also has a 10' high wall and a single point of entry. We have provisions for an extended stay and I'd feel safe in this house.

Even if the dead were clawing at the walls we'd be fine. They'd never get in. I'd go on the roof and start aiming with a rifle.

andi*pandi · Nov 30, 2010, 12:35 PM

What if they're smart enough to use ladders?

bstone · Nov 30, 2010, 12:42 PM

Then I won't go on the roof. The roof is a hurricane roof and it can take a huge whollap. Zombies won't get through.

mattyb · Nov 30, 2010, 12:53 PM

A sinkhole would open up and your parents house would fall in. The zombies have but to jump down.

I've never heard of zombies near cold areas/snow. I'd get into the mountains.

And I'd have Sek's phone number. The guy has probably killed more zombies than 90% of the MacNN forum readership.

Laminar · Nov 30, 2010, 12:53 PM

A 10' wall? That'd keep everything out! Also, is Cody Dawg your mom?

bstone · Nov 30, 2010, 12:53 PM

And how will this sinkhole randomly form? Despite hurricanes no sink hole has opened.

bstone · Nov 30, 2010, 12:54 PM

Clearly it won't keep everything out, but it will provide for a way to make patrol easy and allow for controlled access. The dozens of people with rifles patrolling the wall will make it very safe. So will the Terminator T-1000 series, which have been reprogrammed into Zombie Killers.

mattyb · Nov 30, 2010, 12:55 PM

Just keep drinking the water mate.

bstone · Nov 30, 2010, 12:56 PM

So you suspect a sinkhole will randomly and specifically target my house?

No.

Cody Dawg my mom? Nope. We're Jewish.

mattyb · Nov 30, 2010, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by bstone

Clearly it won't keep everything out, but it will provide for a way to make patrol easy and allow for controlled access. The dozens of people with rifles patrolling the wall will make it very safe. So will the Terminator T-1000 series, which have been reprogrammed into Zombie Killers.

Wonder if a T-1000 could become infected.

The Final Dakar · Nov 30, 2010, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by mattyb

Wonder if a T-1000 could become infected.

Jesus Christ, now I see it: Zombie Aliens vs. Zombie Predator, with the sequel integrating zombie T1000.

I really hope 2012 is the end for us all.

andi*pandi · Nov 30, 2010, 01:19 PM

Then clearly the only place that's safe is an iron smelting factory. Burn zombies, melt T-1000.

Laminar · Nov 30, 2010, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by bstone

Cody Dawg my mom? Nope. We're Jewish.

Ha HA!

http://forums.macnn.com/95/political...2/#post3117092

SpaceMonkey · Nov 30, 2010, 02:00 PM

Steal a boat.

finboy · Nov 30, 2010, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Doc HM

With so much zombie love going around (and having just finished the audio book of WWZ), how would the collective genius of the lounge survive the upcoming zombie plague?

WWZ made it clear that there would be precious few hiding places for the living and was the first time the scale of dead, making hiding out in your house with a couple of hundred rounds pretty much a no go. Even in a pretty solid building like a pub (Shawn of the Dead).

I thought that WWZ (or Zombie Survival Guide) made the point that you COULD survive in your home if 1) it had 2 stories (just destroy the steps), 2) access to fresh water, and 3) social disorder didn't pit you against hoards of the living for very long.

That's the plan here, at least. That, or barrier islands.

Doofy · Nov 30, 2010, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Doc HM

With so much zombie love going around (and having just finished the audio book of WWZ), how would the collective genius of the lounge survive the upcoming zombie plague?

Just have a large amount of Tennants Super to distract them with.

mattyb · Nov 30, 2010, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar

Jesus Christ, now I see it: Zombie Aliens vs. Zombie Predator, with the sequel integrating zombie T1000.

Lets hope that Bay fellow doesn't read MacNN Lounge threads.

I think that we can all agree that shotguns are the favoured weapon though. Rifles and pistols just don't seem up to the job, and you risk using up transportation fuel with a flamethrower. Contact weapons are out, need some distance from blood splatter.

Doofy · Nov 30, 2010, 02:18 PM

You know, I've never actually seen a zombie pilot a boat. Therefore, a private island should suffice.

mattyb · Nov 30, 2010, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

You know, I've never actually seen a zombie pilot a boat. Therefore, a private island should suffice.

A boat might help as well.

Doofy · Nov 30, 2010, 02:33 PM

Or a helicopter. I've never seen zombies pilot helicopters.

SpaceMonkey · Nov 30, 2010, 02:34 PM

And of course, raptors can't open doors.

The Final Dakar · Nov 30, 2010, 02:36 PM

What about Zombie Raptors?

Doofy · Nov 30, 2010, 02:36 PM

Are raptors scared of zombie raptors? (zaptors?)

SpaceMonkey · Nov 30, 2010, 02:40 PM

They should add a few zombie raptors to that Cowboys and Aliens movie to spice things up.

besson3c · Nov 30, 2010, 02:42 PM

Doofy can probably drive out zombies with his guitar...

The Final Dakar · Nov 30, 2010, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Doofy can probably drive out zombies with his guitar...

If not we can always use your posts as a Plan B.

besson3c · Nov 30, 2010, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar

If not we can always use your posts as a Plan B.

We have lots of resources here on MacNN... My zombie repellent posts, Doofy's guitar, your rapier wit, Turtle's temper, and we could probably get Railroader to pick a fight with one or tell him that he's being ironic or something.

Rumor · Nov 30, 2010, 02:51 PM

Rumor · Nov 30, 2010, 02:52 PM

Rumor · Nov 30, 2010, 02:53 PM

If all else fails:

bstone · Nov 30, 2010, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

Ha HA!

http://forums.macnn.com/95/political...2/#post3117092

I don't have any catholic relatives. I am not related to cody dawg in any way, shape or form. My name is Baruch Stone, as I have written on these forums before. Look me up.

sek929 · Nov 30, 2010, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by SpaceMonkey

Steal a boat.

...unless you plan on hitting the great lakes or your boat has a water desalinization pump you are going to get hard up for fresh water real fast.

Chopper sucks through fuel and would make a ton of racket when you went to land for more fuel.

My parents house is surrounded on three sides by thick swamp, zombies could make it through but I think more would get caught in the brambles. Of course anywhere on the East Coast is going to sh!t city, the population density around here is simply to great.

I wouldn't worry about guns very much, since I doubt I could shoot one worth a damn, course I'd always like to have a nice pistol handy in case I'd need to off myself.

I think (around here at least) the best structure to fortify would be a church. Huge thick doors, all windows are way off the ground, and all the holy water you can drink.

besson3c · Nov 30, 2010, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by sek929

...unless you plan on hitting the great lakes or your boat has a water desalinization pump you are going to get hard up for fresh water real fast.

Chopper sucks through fuel and would make a ton of racket when you went to land for more fuel.

My parents house is surrounded on three sides by thick swamp, zombies could make it through but I think more would get caught in the brambles. Of course anywhere on the East Coast is going to sh!t city, the population density around here is simply to great.

I wouldn't worry about guns very much, since I doubt I could shoot one worth a damn, course I'd always like to have a nice pistol handy in case I'd need to off myself.

I think (around here at least) the best structure to fortify would be a church. Huge thick doors, all windows are way off the ground, and all the holy water you can drink.

Plus you can eat communion wafers for food.

SpaceMonkey · Nov 30, 2010, 03:13 PM

I was thinking more for my specific circumstance. As you said, the East Coast will be clogged with the living and zombies. I'd rather be mobile for as long as possible, with decent prospects for "raiding" onshore when necessary for food, water, fuel, etc.

The Final Dakar · Nov 30, 2010, 03:17 PM

Guess we're all heading to Laminar's.

sek929 · Nov 30, 2010, 03:19 PM

Oh yeah, any new house (or house getting new windows) that is within 1 mile of the ocean around here has to have hurricane resistant glass in the windows. I heard they are tested to withstand a 2x4 moving at 140 MPH (at that speed I think it would shoot straight through the wall) so I think that would make them zombie-proof too.

One thing that isn't usually touched on is the overwhelming stench of rotting flesh that would pretty much be everywhere.

Doc HM · Nov 30, 2010, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

You know, I've never actually seen a zombie pilot a boat. Therefore, a private island should suffice.

But they just walk or crawl along under the water don't they? It seems that the main issues are the sheer numbers of them, the fact that they are literally going to be everywhere and that they can outlast you with regard to food and drink requirements.

There's some nice castles that look like a good bet though. I'm thinking:

SpaceMonkey · Nov 30, 2010, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by sek929

Oh yeah, any new house (or house getting new windows) that is within 1 mile of the ocean around here has to have hurricane resistant glass in the windows. I heard they are tested to withstand a 2x4 moving at 140 MPH (at that speed I think it would shoot straight through the wall) so I think that would make them zombie-proof too.

Unless it's one of those bullsh1t fast zombies like in the "Dawn of the Dead" remake. I'm pretty sure those clocked in around 150 mph.

Doc HM · Nov 30, 2010, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by mattyb

I think that we can all agree that shotguns are the favoured weapon though. Rifles and pistols just don't seem up to the job, and you risk using up transportation fuel with a flamethrower. Contact weapons are out, need some distance from blood splatter.

Yeah. A shotgun seems the best bet. I would guess that without training hitting a human head reliably with a pistol or rifle is a big ask (since I live in the UK I don't think I've ever even seen a firearm that wasn't a shot gun). Shotgun ammo should be pretty plentiful, but I would imagine it would be bought up pretty fast in the short period when shops were only selling to licensed gun owners and before people start start taking it.

Interestingly I was listening to a radio broadcast about people that survive disasters (ferry sinkings etc) and the common themes were that survivors tend to recognise disaster before others and are more prepared to take action to save themselves, even if this means acting against official advise. They also make decisions quicker. So all those who lock themselves up at home listening to the radio and waiting for the army to rescue them are most likely Z food.

sek929 · Nov 30, 2010, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by SpaceMonkey

Unless it's one of those bullsh1t fast zombies like in the "Dawn of the Dead" remake. I'm pretty sure those clocked in around 150 mph.

If they were fast zombies I'd put the business end of a gun in my mouth, f**k that noise.

Doofy · Nov 30, 2010, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Doc HM

Interestingly I was listening to a radio broadcast about people that survive disasters (ferry sinkings etc) and the common themes were that survivors tend to recognise disaster before others and are more prepared to take action to save themselves, even if this means acting against official advise. They also make decisions quicker. So all those who lock themselves up at home listening to the radio and waiting for the army to rescue them are most likely Z food.

Well, I'm off to Wales on Saturday to bag me one of those castles. What about you?

Doc HM · Nov 30, 2010, 07:21 PM

not so useful.

Railroader · Nov 30, 2010, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

We have lots of resources here on MacNN... My zombie repellent posts, Doofy's guitar, your rapier wit, Turtle's temper, and we could probably get Railroader to pick a fight with one or tell him that he's being ironic or something.

Railroader · Nov 30, 2010, 07:41 PM

As much as I hate the zombie stuff, i'll join in anyway.

What about freezing temps? Do zombies freeze easily? If so, then imma become an Eskimo.