Welcome, Veterans and newcomers! This is the reconstruction of The Zombie Survival Club.
First off, I'll introduce you to some of our staff. -SkaterKidWhoPwns- This is the guy who is my 2nd in command. If you cannot get to me, go to him and he'll answer questions/comments/concerns. ...We have no other staff? Well then.
READ THE RULES. IF YOU DO NOT IT'S LIKELY YOU'RE NOT GETTING IN. 1. Do not ask "Can I join?" or any other variation of that comment. (instructions on how to join will come soon) 2. Do not make a "Scenario" (will be explained later) unless you are a member. 3. Don't be stupid, use logic and think as if you were in the actual situation. OF course it's unlikely that it will happen, but we ask that all visitors and members be serious and literate. 4. Do not question mod or my/skater's authority (unless a mod directly opposes it) 5. No overly smart-*ss comments against other members, visitors, or your superiors. 6. Do not make a Virus until you are a member. The sheet for making a virus will be given to you upon asking me or skater. 7. DO NOT. ABSOLUTELY NOT, ASK "CAN I JOIN?". I cannot stress this enough.
Now that all the rules are over with, I'll go over some Jargons (slang terms relating to "work" that we use here.
Scenario - This is a term we use for a situation that is meant to test the user (as well as give you something to do). These are non-linear, and are generally Hypotheticals. Any MEMBER can make a scenario. Scenarios are generally matched with a previous story/situation and they give the supplies you have on hand. As well as the supplies near you. There's also generally a map that goes with it.
Virus, Parasite, Infection - These are the general types of a zombie virus. If there is not a previous virus that is mentioned before a virus or a plan, it is automatically changed to the current dominant virus (Goliath). Goliath will be explained later in the OP.
Zed - Is the common nickname for Zombie. I.E. "Yo dude I just shot up some Zeds!" Or: "Gah! That d**n ZED bit me!"
Well that's it for the terminology! Here's the dominant virus. It's gone through plenty of tweaking, and I think it's pretty much the most realistic virus in the club (aside from hungers). If no other virus is specified before a Scenario or a plan, this is the virus to be used. Name - Goliath Syndrome Type - Parasite Speed - Leisurely walking speed (2-4 MPH) Sounds - A mild groan, much like a man/woman in pain. No screaming comes from the virus. Infection - Infection comes from the cells. If so much as a skin cell gets into you, you'll be quickly infected (aprox. 10-160 minutes, depending on strength and immune system of the user). It contracts a lot like AIDS, but it can be ANY cell, be it secretion or meat. Hunting - It hunts by smell and hearing. It can't see that well, but strong light in the dark will attract it. Best time to attack one is in the daytime. They can't see in detail but they can see blurry instances of light, I.E., a fire or a flashlight. Other - Cannot swim. Cannot fly, cannot run, cannot climb. Believability Factor - Goliath was made in a lab (Codename: Anthemia, which is a prototype of the virus. Can also be used for begginers). It hyper-evolved and infected a rat. THe rat got out and began to infect humans (as well as certain birds, causing the infection to be worldwide). What the parasite does is: It enters the body as an infected cell. From there, it infects all the other cells, coating them in a secretion that fends off any form of decomposer (In short, it makes the immune system of the host really powerful). Then, it randomly selects a cell in the body (it is generally a cell in the torso). It grows to about the size of a human heart. IT then crawls it's way into the brain. IT preforms a lobotomy and hooks into the brain, feeding it with a steady flow of required nutrients and oxygen. It shuts down all other systems besides the lungs and flushes out the blood in the body (the parasite provides the necessities for living brain), and spreads long, muscular tentacles across the zombie's body, becoming a puppeteer. The parasite feeds by slowly eating the host. IT'll take a couple of decades in order for the parasite to starve/suffocate. Best ways to kill it - A shot to the head, killing either the parasite or the brain. A punctured lung will also kill it, but it'd take a couple of minutes for it to actually die.
How to become a member First off, you need to make a plan. You have everything you would at home. IT would happen the moment you are typing up the answer. So if it happens at night, then it happened at night, happened at day, it happened at day. For the sake of not-cheating, we'll use AG time. Then, you have to answer a Scenario. The Scenarios come every couple of pages. Wait for Both the Plan and the Scenario to be graded. Each member has their own form of grading. Once it's been passed around me and Skater will figure out whether or not to let you in. If you are not initially let in, do not be disheartened! You have unlimited tries to enter, and all members (should) give you tips to get a better plan.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why the hell am I doing this? Reasons vary. Some people in the club do think the Zompocolypse would actually happen, and some people (like myself) do it for fun and practice for writing. Others do it because they just like killing and surviving zombies, while keeping it pretty realistic.
Can I make a Virus? Sure, if you give me a comment on my page I'll be happy to give you the layout for the virus.
Can I Join? Scroll up and read the OP. Do it.
Can I make a Scenario? If you are a member, sure. Just make sure it's somewhat realistic. There are no real parameters for it, it just has to be a situation. Try and make it hard, too.
I think that's pretty much it! There are a couple of tiddly bits for you guys, though: Titles/Ranks - A title or a "rank" will be given to you if you do something outstandingly awesome, stupid, weird, or just plain out there while still keeping it realistic. For a list of the ranks/titles, visit my page. Members - A list of the members can be found on either my, or skater's page. Discussion - Discussions will be held every now and again, as a stand-in for a Scenario. There will be a topic in BOLD (BOLD, MEMBERS) to let you know what the Discussion is about. and that is pretty much it. Now then, have fun everyone!
Sorry i've been so absent. Its fishing season over here, and im on the trawler as I type at the moment. I cant post too much, but I will be on shore soon, and have more time.
I assume a "Hard" rake is just a very sturdy gardening rake? If not send us a pic, cause the way you said that confused me.
A hard Rake is like a pitch fork with shorter and more prongs and is bent at a 90 degree angle. Like I said...
Sorry, can you explain to me what that is? Sounds like a beer.
A Mag Lite is a commpact and high powered flashlight
Explain how you "Hi-jack" a boat. Do you know how to drive it? Do you have any keys? Can you hot wire a boat (Is that possible?)? And then, what of fuel? You didn't bring any, if it's empty you have a worthless boat. After it's empty, you got one again. Unless you get one with a sail, fuel is a huge factor, remember that.
I was thinkin' a sailboat that way I don't have to worry 'bout gas, and yes, I know how to rig one
Alright judgeing by your analse, I know how to fix my plan...
It's currently night where I am, so I'd take a Mag Lite. Next Go to my Dad's truck, take the rope and Chainsaw *ONLY USE DURNING AN EMEGENCY* and tie it to my back. Then go to my kichen and grab some food in my backpack, losen the straps so it may fit around the chainsaw, back to my Dad's truck and take a Hard Rake, for people who don't know what that is lets just say it'd be pretty badazz for smashing Zeds face's in, and a Crowbar. Then go to my neighbors house and take his Golf Cart, and I do have a set of his keys, and check his house for food, and I do believe he has a couple of shotguns (and yes, I can handle the kick of a 12 gauge) find some more rope and put the shotty in the Golf Cart along with the rest of the stuff. Next head head to the pier, its not even a quartar mile away, and hi-jack a Sailboat. After that sail down to Washington (I live in Maryland) sense most likely it is a safe zone. If not, I'll head to Kent Island, dock there, and get some food because there's a K-Mart close to the shore and head on my way doing this again every so often...
Ok, so I just post a plan and then wait to have it evaluated, right?
And since I've read the entire thread, and people seem to be on the subject of guns, I might add that the Armalite AR-10 is pretty nice. It was designed to take out wild boar (nast SoB's, if you don't know :P) and More than capable of a shot to the CNS. My neighbor has one, and the thing is bloody accurate. Only problem is that it does tend to Jam, but not if you take care of it.
Caliber: .223/5.56 X 45 mm NATO Muzzle Device: Flash Suppressor, Threading:1/2" - 28 Overall Length: 35.6" Weight: 7 lbs. Accuracy: 2 - 2 1/2" MOA
No idea. Its actually my neighbor's, and apparently they stopped making them forawhile. Enough people complained, and they made a few more, and they were all GONE WITHIN THE WEEK. I'm sure its semi, cause it was made for hunting, and its a civillian fire arm, so Full-Auto is illegal.
I fired one fo those at the fireing range. Some dude with a big beard let me shoot it. Personally I don't like the sights on it, but it is accurate once you get used to it. I only fired a few rounds, so can't say anything about long term use.....How common is ammo for one of those?
Well if I were to opt for an assault rifle of any kind, I'd have to say that it would be the C7 for me. It has a less tendency to jam or clog compared to it's counterpart which is the M4.
But alas, it's Military issued so me keeping one around the house is not of possibility.
Assuming it fires either 5.56 or 7.62mm ammunition, extremely common. More so than pistol ammo if you come across any dead soldiers. Most hunters will have a few hundred rounds, as will pretty much anyone with a fondness for rifles.
Pistol rounds are only more common in the day to day use of civilians and non-hunters.
Huh. I just plain wouldn't use any XD. I'd prefer traps and long range melee weapons. Such as a gardening scythe (extremely useful against groups of 3-5), able to pierce the zombie through the side/chest, while still keeping it away from you.
I continue to make traps to this day. Albeit they are only airsoft wars I partake in with them, but still.
ARs have a tendency to jam due to the gas system. If you ever strip one down you'll see what I mean. Good rifle for law enforcment and the average citizen though I don't know if I would be comfortable with one in an actual situation where I'd be in the "field" for a long period of time. Still, they are accurate and ammo is pleantiful, though you need to carry a cleaning kit or two and know how to strip the rifle down before you use one. Never used an SKS though I've seen them before. Russian guns are good, built to last and last and last, the energizer bunnys of the gun world. Still, the SKS only has a ten round fixed magazine which could be a problem, though some do have bayonets. The AK-47, same caliber weapon that replaced the SKS has detachable magazines though they can be a bit tricky to insert if you're more used to the AR platform. Still, for zombies I guess, the old World War era rifles are the best. Durable and built to last in heavy go through two or three bodies with one shot calibers. Lee Enfields have good smooth bolts, though I've seen smother mausers and if you can ever find one and enough clips the M1 Garand would be, brilliant. But, the Mosin isn't bad either, just be sure to clean the weapon before use, cosmoline makes the weapon stick. Long lasting durable weapons that require little care are the best for a zombie style outbreak, constantly being on the move with no supply lines, that's what the old guns were built for.
Huh. I just plain wouldn't use any XD. I'd prefer traps and long range melee weapons. Such as a gardening scythe (extremely useful against groups of 3-5), able to pierce the zombie through the side/chest, while still keeping it away from you.
Traps do require them to actually go into them, lol.
A scythe might work, but it would take a lot of strength to wield effectively.
Still, you would get the hang of it.
Small to medium caliber weapons are still my way out. Lol.
