Zombie contingency plan.

[KillerGremlin]

Inspired by Cracked.com's wonderful article:
http://www.cracked.com/blog/whats-your-zombie-contingency-plan-11-practical-strategies/

with ideas like this:
The “Don’t Feed The Animals” Stratagem:
Luckily there is a retirement home/community only a few blocks from my house. Plenty of applesauce and boardgames for me; plenty of slow and senile people for the zombies.

Pros: Another plan that relies heavily on feeding old people to the undead. It is nice to see that practicality is taking front seat here, with such concerns as “love” or “morality” in the back. Way Back. Like in a trailer. At the gas station. Twenty-two miles ago. Which is now covered in zombies.

Cons: Again, lacking in details. It seems like everybody planning on using the elderly as zombie chaff have little else to go off of. What happens when the elderly run out? Much like feeding wild animals, you have taught the zombies to rely on your location to provide free food. The difference here being that when you show up without food for the pigeons, their revolt does little but soil your suit, whereas if you show up empty handed to a zombie feeding, you end up being that which they soil their suits with.

In the wake of a zombie outbreak, what would be YOUR contingency plan?

[Swan]

Nice, I was going to post this.



My plan is very simple.


Stay the hell away from Earl

[KillerGremlin]

Nice, I was going to post this.



My plan is very simple.


Stay the hell away from Earl

That's probably a pretty good plan. BaB's a nice guy but I dunno if he could bring any useful skills to the table...maybe use his as bait...

[Fox 6]

in the most realistic zombie simulation (L4D) it is clearly evident that stickin with BaBs will get you eaten.

[Combine 017]

Go to the nearest gun store, then go to the airport or a ferry terminal to make a stand. Seems like a good place if the zombies dont get there first.

[Swan]

So you would go to airport.....which is always filled with people?

[Combine 017]

So you would go to airport.....which is always filled with people?

Ya, but if you could clear it out it would be good. Our airport is on an island of its own so just set up there and put outposts at the bridges. And if that doesnt work then go to a ferry terminal, tswassen terminal to be exact. Its just a long narrow piece of land with ocean on both sides.

[KillerGremlin]

In the wake of a zombie outbreak, the first and most logical thing to do would be to get as many supplies as you can, and then get the hell away from any major cities.

My contingency plan would depend on how the zombies behave. If the outbreak produces Romero-esque zombies that are slow, I would most likely try to venture back into the city at some point for more food, guns and medical supplies. If the outbreak produced fast zombies like the ones in 28 Days Later, I would probably never return to the city.

In any zombie survival situation long-term food solutions will be an issue. I think farming is really the only logical option over extended periods of time. Eventually I would have to look for a plot of land that can be secured by some sort of barrier and attempt to establish a colony. I would preferably do this on a small island off the coast, and the island would have to meet the requirement of having rocks around it so that it would be difficult for boats to reach it. I figure my biggest concerns once establishing a habitat on an island is stray zombies that drift ashore (from other sea vessels or from swimming over), or other humans who want to take over my island.

And I would always have an escape plan. My boat would have supplies on it and be ready to abort the island if worse comes to worse.

[Professor S]

Going a little more in detail:

Weapons

Guns
30/6 Hunting rifle for long range with makeshift silencer
.357 Magnum (silenced) for medium range and concvenience
Sawed off 10 guage shotgun for stopping power and path clearing if cornered

Melee
Machete - Heavy blade for chopping, and a wide cutting area reducing the need for accuracy in a close fight.
Polearm (long stick with a sword or large cutting blade attached) - Good for keep nasties away from boats, cars and second floors
Brick hammer - The finishing blow once they're inapacitated

[Fox 6]

Silly Prof. You cant silence a .357 magnum revolver.

[BreakABone]

One thing is, I apparently don't have to worry about other GT members slowing me down.

I've given this some thought, and if I can gain entry into a prison, I think that would be the best hold-up.

-It has a supply of weapons.
-Supply of food that won't go bad quickly.
-Amp security with fences.
-High towers to pick off any strangling zombies
-And I would assume a staff parking lot with cars if I need to get away.

Also a prison is big enough to hide out in if they break in and for you not to get bored and go crazy while you await the gov't rescue.

[Combine 017]

One thing is, I apparently don't have to worry about other GT members slowing me down.

I've given this some thought, and if I can gain entry into a prison, I think that would be the best hold-up.

Right, your in america, you have prisons all over the place.

[Angrist]

the gov't rescue.:lolz:

Don't you ever watch movies? They just nuke the place, they don't care about a few survivors.

[Professor S]

Silly Prof. You cant silence a .357 magnum revolver.

Then a comparable handgun with silencing capabilities.

[TheSlyMoogle]

Going a little more in detail:

Weapons

Guns
30/6 Hunting rifle for long range with makeshift silencer
.357 Magnum (silenced) for medium range and concvenience
Sawed off 10 guage shotgun for stopping power and path clearing if cornered

Melee
Machete - Heavy blade for chopping, and a wide cutting area reducing the need for accuracy in a close fight.
Polearm (long stick with a sword or large cutting blade attached) - Good for keep nasties away from boats, cars and second floors
Brick hammer - The finishing blow once they're inapacitated

Well first and foremost no way you are going to be able to carry all of that for extended travel.

What you need is one gun that can fire powerful shots or lots of shots, is fast to reload, and wont really weigh that much. Something like a small machine gun would be optimal here.

For a melee weapon you're going to wont something durable, something that you'll be able to use over and over and not have it break as so many melee weapons probably will in short time. Perhaps the best option here is the Machete which are very durable and pretty light as they are made to chop some shit the fuck down, even if it's some fucking zombies. Even then I would grab two of them because they will eventually break.

To be honest I would immediately gather supplies and weapons and leave for where I grew up. Head for the cabin back in the woods and start a fucking garden I suppose. Living like a pilgrim until the day I feel safe enough to venture into the city again. Probably about 2 or 3 years time should suffice for any viral outbreaks to pass and those infected to have killed each other or died of the disease or whatever. Although the first sign of trouble I would GTFO.

[Combine 017]

Well first and foremost no way you are going to be able to carry all of that for extended travel.

What you need is one gun that can fire powerful shots or lots of shots, is fast to reload, and wont really weigh that much. Something like a small machine gun would be optimal here.

For a melee weapon you're going to wont something durable, something that you'll be able to use over and over and not have it break as so many melee weapons probably will in short time. Perhaps the best option here is the Machete which are very durable and pretty light as they are made to chop some shit the fuck down, even if it's some fucking zombies. Even then I would grab two of them because they will eventually break.

To be honest I would immediately gather supplies and weapons and leave for where I grew up. Head for the cabin back in the woods and start a fucking garden I suppose. Living like a pilgrim until the day I feel safe enough to venture into the city again. Probably about 2 or 3 years time should suffice for any viral outbreaks to pass and those infected to have killed each other or died of the disease or whatever. Although the first sign of trouble I would GTFO.

Rifle: Slung over shoulder.
Magnum: Holster around waist; right hand side.
10 Gauge: In hand.
Machete: In sheath; left hand side.
Polearm: Slung over shoulder.
Brick hammer: Front-left hand side.
(all that really doesnt weigh that much, aside from the brick hammer, which isnt that necessary)

And an SMG doesnt have that much stopping power, and where are you going to store all the clips!? Sure you can riddle them full of bullets, but that isnt going to put them down in one shot.

I agree with gathering supplies, but heading back for a cabin in the middle of the woods? You would be surrounded by forest, who knows where the zombies would come from. And also, 2-3years!? I would go back within the first few months while the supplies are still fresh. You would just need need to set up a good base of operations and good transportation to get back in the city, otherwise you are screwed.

[KillerGremlin]

I don't think any automatic weapons would be desirable in a zombie outbreak. Even the ultra-light weight and accurate at close range M16 requires tons of maintenance and is difficult to fire accurately with limited training or when moving. You could downgrade to a smaller machine gun, but those are incredibly inaccurate unless you are at very close ranges. I doubt you would have to worry about the delivery not being powerful enough, I doubt you need much force to penetrate a zombie skull.

I don't know if I would go for a revolver either. I know the payload is huge but it doesn't have many rounds and I bet it requires a decent amount of maintenance. Plus it might not handle well with varying weather conditions. I'd try to find a low-maintenance pistol with a huge magazine.

Or my personal favorite, automatic shotgun with optional explosive rounds:
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[Fox 6]

AK -47 packs a punch, you can clean the barrel with a show lace and motor oil, even children find it easy to operate

Only down side it weighs like 14 pounds loaded.

[TheSlyMoogle]

Rifle: Slung over shoulder.
Magnum: Holster around waist; right hand side.
10 Gauge: In hand.
Machete: In sheath; left hand side.
Polearm: Slung over shoulder.
Brick hammer: Front-left hand side.
(all that really doesnt weigh that much, aside from the brick hammer, which isnt that necessary)

And an SMG doesnt have that much stopping power, and where are you going to store all the clips!? Sure you can riddle them full of bullets, but that isnt going to put them down in one shot.

I agree with gathering supplies, but heading back for a cabin in the middle of the woods? You would be surrounded by forest, who knows where the zombies would come from. And also, 2-3years!? I would go back within the first few months while the supplies are still fresh. You would just need need to set up a good base of operations and good transportation to get back in the city, otherwise you are screwed.


Fine, I'm not trying to say I'm a master of headshots or anything? Even with a gun that isn't very accurate. Zombie heads will roll.

A cabin would be pretty ideal. More than likely zombies without some form of intelligence or travel aren't going to make it out to the woods where few people live. If I made it there I would only have to worry about the possibility of my parents and my aunt being zombies and that's just 3 zombies. And yes I would kill the shit out of my zombie family. Even if they weren't zombies... Maybe they still die? Who knows? Anyway... The only way I'm risking going back to zombie land is if I absolutely have to. Depends on the season. If I can plant a garden then I wouldn't need to get back to zombie land for a long time.

[Professor S]

Polearm revision:

Telecoping pole from a pool supply store, with a large knife or sword lashed to the end. More transportable.

GUN:

Not this one

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But ideally I'd like me one of these... helicopter included...

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[KillerGremlin]

If you had a helicopter you could just do the super cool move where you use the rotor to chop off the zombie heads.

[Angrist]

Yeah and hopefully you get one of those whino survivors to grab onto your chopper. That's where the real fun starts.

[BreakABone]

So was walking down the street today when I happened to see a random pink propane tank on the floor. Of course, to me it only signals that people are preparing for the upcoming zombie invasion so I text Swan to tell him it has begun.... he texts back asking if drunk. :(

Anyhow, while walking I was also thinking what are places you should AVOID in case of a zombie breakout. And the first place that came to mind was the hospital with all those sick and dead people, you pretty much have an outbreak waiting to happen. It usually isn't too secure and the food is awful.

[KillerGremlin]

You probably want to avoid malls and skyscrapers too. I've thought about the potential if you could successfully get one locked down, but it would be incredibly difficult.

[Angrist]

Torching an invested skyscraper would be epic though. Text message me when you're going to do that.

A military camp could be a good place to hang out when they're still clean. But a terrible place if they're infected. Think of all those muscled men, who might even remember how to throw grenades and stuff.
Of course they probably won't let you as a survivor in either, just to be sure.

[KillerGremlin]

I still think an island is a good idea....it doesn't even have to be an island in an ocean, it could be in a lake or a sea....

[TheSlyMoogle]

Well hope we're all ready for the swine flu zombie invasion?

[Combine 017]

Well hope we're all ready for the swine flu zombie invasion?

Haha, thats exactly what I was thinking. Looks like mexico is going to be the zombie capital of the world.

[BreakABone]

Haha, thats exactly what I was thinking. Looks like mexico is going to be the zombie capital of the world.

If we didn't have enough problems with Mexico.

Can zombies survive the cold? :ohreilly:

[TheSlyMoogle]

If we didn't have enough problems with Mexico.

Can zombies survive the cold? :ohreilly:

Well depends on what caused the rise of zombies?

Necronomicon? Yes.

Disease zombies? No

Radiation zombies? Who knows?