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[Harpuea]

How prepared is the Batoto community? I know, ZDay is never going to happen, but an analogous event could happen. Say, like an Earth Quake, Tsunami, Typhoon. If you are prepared for ZDay, then those other natural disasters seem rather.... weak. The USA is pretty crazy about zombie preparation thing, I can't speak for other countries. I myself have been in a Hurricane, I forgot the name of it, but it wasn't Katrina. For 3 weeks, it was anarchy.

#1 Water!

I buys a month supply of water each month.

#Food

I got like 3 months worth of Rice. For Side dishes, I got like 10 days worth.

#Weapon.

For melee, I have a wooden bokken. It is quite heavy. I think it would be enough to knock a zombie down.

I got a Rifle and 500 rounds of 5.56. 4 magazines. Her model is a SIG556 and I named her Checkpoint. Her sister is a pistol. Her model is a SIG P226. I only have 2 magazine and 50 rounds of 9mm. I don't know what to name her yet.... I been thinking hard to make it meaningful, but no idea yet. Her older sister is called Checkpoint is because she is my first gun.

#Plans

A. Hole up in my apartment with my buddies. We will wait it out for things to cool down. When things go bad, it is no time to be going shopping. We will use up our supplies before leaving. This is called "Bugging In" in the US.

B. Bugging out. Get the hell out of the city as fast as possible. There is a limit of things you can carry on foot, so 3 days of supplies is max. Anymore and you will be slow. As the Americans in the South calls it, "Go inna woods". Go where people don't gather.

C. Game over man... Game over.... *BANG*

#Last Words:

A. I have been thinking about it everyday.... What is your happiness? If possible.... I wanted no one else but me to give it to you.... It is impossible now.... Sorry.... I hope you find happiness....

B.Run AWAY!!! ARGHHH!!

Depends on if I have the luxury of time.

#Do's/Don't

Do: If I joined a group of survivors with my buddies and assholes are the leaders... We'll shoot them on sight once we confirmed that they are assholes. Like the ones on the roof of the mall.

Don't: I won't become what I hate. That includes: Assholes, zombies, rapists. I hope I won't become an asshole zombie rapist, that will be the WORSE possible.

What would you guys do?

Here's a tease picture of Checkpoint's business end.

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[mad]

"Go inna woods," in no way what so ever have I ever heard of that proverb, I live in Tennessee, so I guess that counts as the South. Also, Windows XP, you have my commendation.

[Uller]

I live in a desert roughly 30-35 miles away from any kind of large city. But, there is a college town nearby, so that could be a problem. I possess a shotgun and a couple boxes of shells. I also have a bike, and know my way around the area so i just figured i'd stay nearby and just make my area safe for myself and anybody else who comes by.

[The Bubble Chaser]

I know this is kind of late since OP posted this question but my zombie plan is to equip myself with badass cammies, some tactical gear, an AR15, a 1911 on my hip, maybe helmet, and bullet-proof vest, then go out get bit and suppress my zombie hunger until I can retrain myself to do normal things, then I will rally up the other zombies behind me, become the world's most powerful entity, enslave the human race, become hailed as a hero by my fellow zombies, but there will be some who enjoy hunting for food and don't want to participate in the civilization I have built so they will convince my best friend to go against me and he will use the rifle that I taught him to use to kill me, my final words will be "Et tu, Brute?"

I will die as zombie Caeser.

[SimpleTheReal]

Hello guys,

I'll be the skeptical guy here. I'll bring up realistic sceneries for you guys to consider. I'll try to check this thread routinely.

First and only one up is Harpuea!

Lets say its a total anarchy, destruction of law and order, civilization, technology.

Bullets can deplete real fast! Bugging in? Human hand is very very talented. They can bring down anything to the ground. I don't know how people are there but here in my country even thick steel doors are safe. Humans can be very ingenious, by many attempt by many individuals it can simply wear down. They even can smoke you guys out! Let petrol leak into your house and burn! People outside has far more freedom than you.

Zombies, if they are conscous enough or stupid enough they might even pount or chew the fuck out of many materials in the long run. What if they were so fucking violent fuckers?

Bullets are low, heavy, not that abundant, not replaceable, not reproducable. So basically before you know it your only weapon is bokken.

Hole up with your buddies? and join a group? Are you fucking kidding me? In my country I have been in many many desperate situations believe me all humans are same. If theres no comfort of civilization human mind can turn fast. Your buddies might not kill you! but they are capable of doing many things that end your life. In desperate situations all people turn into assholes, everyman for himself. Imagine if theres no law no nothing, they will be bigger assholes and will become one faster. You guiys will shoot the bad leader and takeover the group? And impress cute girl... my bullshit detector exploded. Unlike in movies people can shoot very accurately than you think. And why they dont shoot you guys on the first sight? Or the 100th...

Thats it for today.

[Lower life]

i'll go it alone, i live in the far northern canada i know were there's cabin's with lots if fresh game, clean water, and trapping supplies i know how to make my own bow and arrows.
and lot's of porn just in case.

no but seriously i'll be a zombie b4 i can get out there.

[Jakoul]

Machete, 'survival' knife and my crappy .22lr rifle. If I can't chop it I can shoot it. If I can't shoot it I an stab it. If I can't stab it then I run like hell. I would eat various berries and mushrooms in the wild to survive or raid stores as I go. I WOULD SURVIVE.

[Enigmatrix]

In my model of our world, probability of zombie apocalypse is so low that i should take no measures "just in case".

[GodOfAll]

Swiss knife.
Tons of metal poles (I tell you, its heavy) which I use to hang the clothes, which I tested against a tree (the tree got a huge mark in it, the bark peel off but the pole was ok)
Chairs, to hit people with (made of some good quality wood, which didn't even grow fungus after 20 years)
More knifes, for my cooking and eating.
Tons of forks, you know, to stab them with.
I live near a nature reserve, food! (I even memorised most of it, so I can't get lost)
There's an old quarry in the nature reserve, its practically a fort at the top, with tons of mud nearby I can use to make walls and houses.
Yes, no guns, arms law here is strict.
Oh yes, I live near an army camp, if that helps.
Oh and there's this area with electric fence with solar panels and lightings, up in the quarry which gives the entire area its internet. I know how to get in and I can seal up the entry point.
I've got a martial art fan and tons of random metal rulers that can fit in it. (I can modify the rulers)
I always have a HUGE stockpile of chocolates... It gives energy
Lets see... That's about all I guess.

[SimpleTheReal]

Lets do my job here once again.

@Lower life's case.

You can manage to go there, humans are not that easy preys. Militias, community watch or something like that can be formed quite quickly. There will be a warnings or something so you can go there safely if you can be smart enough. Good luck for your solitary yet not secure life. But its far safer and smarter than many people.

@Jakoul's case.

You will not survive, because berries and mushrooms or other foraging requires extensive knowledge and know how. Even experts will face extreme malnurition fast. You can not conduct raid alone. Your mind is only against zombies or something. But humans are greatest threat.

@Enigmatrix.

Yes you are right, but there was and will be a public disorder, fall of law enforcement. War, terrorism, natural disaster, solar flare etc. It will not hurt a little bit prepared. For example: Being fit, good awareness of whats happening (watching news wont hurt and benefits at the same time), owning a gun is certainly a good thing. Calm and calculating mind when something struck will be greater asset than bunker filled with a food and owner is fatass who can't even run.

@GodOfAll's case.

You can't fend off smallest threat with your iron pole or forks. Just 3 normal guys will easily take you down. What makes you think only you have the forks or poles? Being fit and athletic body certainly is a huge advantage. But in any case martial artist never were the winners in violence. Many notable violence winners were ordinary guys.

[sdanzzz]

I've got a katana. I'm thinking of getting a wakizashi. They are cheap - $80 for a Musashi Bamboo - fun to have in the house to show people, at the same time it's a real weapon. It's even crafted using some of the original techniques. Of course it can go dull pretty fast, if you try to cut bone, which one would have to if they want to cut off a head. And you'll probably not be accurate enough to always chop off the head - fear is going to be tough to conquer guys. Even though your instincts will probably take over and it's going to be a fight or flee situation. I guess you can stock up on cans from the nearest supermarket - they won't go bad that fast, and if you stay at home and eat, train, keep quiet until all of them die from starvation you should be fine. Getting fresh water will be a problem if the plants stop or malfunction with the lack of human oversight. So it might be a good idea to get a lot of filters and pee in a filtering pitcher for quite a while, also probably a good idea to just stock up on water - so the big water dispensers might come in handy. Another thing is heat - especially if it's winter, so if the power goes out it might get cold. Keeping a lot of clothes handy will be invaluable. Having a first aid kit seems like a good idea too, you always want to have something to sanitize wounds, bind them up and so on. Making an easy escape route to the roof or basement should also be a priority while they haven't spread enough. You will have to eventually flee for some reason (tactical retreat), either from zombfags or people that will try to loot. You can't really be sure what they want with you, so the best course of action would be to stay silent and observe for quite a while. If they are alone and look useful - i.e. pretty woman, strong guy - it might be a good idea to get them to join. Of course you have to keep in mind that all people are crazy - think about just living with roommates, they are messy, eat your food, late on rent, don't wash dishes, disrespectful of your stuff - not everybody is as nice as you. I guess if we are thinking long term preparation, the best scenario would be to buy a ranch with good soil and build/dig a pretty big moat around it. Get some solar panels and/or some wind turbines, they are getting very efficient; having a big tank of gasoline would also help. If the property can produce food and has a clean well, it would be pretty much perfect conditions - you can build yourself your own castle.

[foremostproxy]

I live on a property with a geothermal deposit. Meaning, I still have electricity/water even if the world goes to hell.

I also live in America, next door to a couple of gay hunting enthusiasts. I'm pretty sure my family and the two of them would just hole up together and be mostly fine. With experienced hunters/trappers and a Korean family who knows how to pickle everything under the sun... I'm actually pretty sure we'd be okay.

Rural America is probably the best place on Earth to survive during an actual zombie apocalypse in. (Lots of guns/irradiated food/super low population density/generators/fuel stockpiles) Of course, the second stage of surviving roving bands of looters would be hell... but at least you survive to that stage!

[SimpleTheReal]

I think rural America is not the best place. Because America has highest gun owners. 88.8 people per 100 residents. That means gun is hardly an advantage. Secondly america is highly dependent on the civilization, 100% off the grid people are rare. I've seen off the grid people atleast monthly using things from the market that is extremely important for them. Has many military bases, stockpiles, law enforcement places with alot of guns, gun shops ready for plunder and distributed over the population fast. Even if you are living in most sophisticated bunker its easy to break in using all those military equipments.

I think peaceful but 3rd world countries have the best condition. Like Mongolia. Ofcourse there is many countries are better than Mongolia or equal.
But hear my facts. Mongolia is most sparcely populated country in the world, rural or countryside peoples are almost 100% nomadic. Lives off the grid completely. Very recently introduced to western culture because of that most civilized city person is not too far from nomadic and animal husbandry lifestyle. With population of 2.7 mil, mongolia has over 37 million livestocks. All livestocks almost live by themselves, no farms. They graze themselves in harsh weather 4 season of the year. Even the civilization breaks down it will have a little effect on animal husbandry in Mongolia.

1.9 people owns gun per 100 residents, if you have gun its huge advantage. But there is huge stockpiles of old soviet weapons and they are largely ignored and not everyone is aware of that. If you know that location and able to sieze it then you are set for life.

If you have few horses, few sheeps and cattles, gun and living in who knows where mountain or someplace no one will visit you. And you can live out your life in peace and in good a way. Or like in movies living in badass solitary life with your trusty horse and a dog. Eating milk and meat, savoring your already depleting tobacco on the mountain top staring into the vast unpopulated spaces.

[s0ulripper]

um wearing medieval armor helps. maybe?!

Edited by s0ulripper, 07 May 2013 - 03:45 AM.

[aVylaar Xmas :) ★]

Pretty heavy stuff has been written here, woah. My Respects.

I live in the middle of brussels as a student at uni.
In terms of weapons I've only got tools such as an axe and a crowbar. Though I'd rather avoid violence. It's unnecessary. Probably.

Supposed zombies would mostly be killed by nature itself. Virusses, bacteria, wild animals etc. A rotten body will decompose in just a few weeks. Movement requires energy aswell.Supposed zombies would need some kind of nutrition to convert to power. It'd only take weeks before most would have died.
 

Not talking about chances of getting out of a "supposed zombie epidemic as seen in the movies and here"  I'd just stay on my mountainbike at first as it's silent, get to a rural area and then decide my next step.
My goal would be the sea. I've got some knowledge of sailing.
Making it to a port and stealing a boat would be my best bet. I've fished before etc...
You'd be safe on sea / on a river, I guess?

In fact, in case of any fictional happening which would threaten humanity, survivors would have to live a possible Robinson Crusoë lifestyle, for those of you who've read the book.

It's fun to think of yourself being a gun running hero, saving humanity and everyone else. But then there's the realistical approach where, supposed zombies exist etc, one'd just ultimately flee. Remote areas and the sea / shores, areas near deserts, mountains, etc seem the safest to me. It actually makes me think of the philosophical question of how one'd be able to truly isolate him/herself from society. Whether they'd be able to truly survive on their own..

But then again. it makes me stupid to even think hypothetically about all of this. Zombies'd get killed by nature, be it the temperature, bacteria, or wild animals. There'd be no zombie apocalypse.
There's no reason to separate from society , as we all depend from it.  Only wars are real. In certain parts in the world people have (had) to live in "apocalyptical conditions". Fleeing from war, abandoning all they had etc...

Even if all the geeks in the manga and the loners feel like they hate society, are glad the "old order" is gone,  the contradiction in it is that they're part of the society which has shaped themselves.
Makes me think of the philosophical theory that we all just live for pleasure, or to avoid the opposite, pain or suffering, in whatever material or psychological form.


Fuck its 3.52 am gn folks

 

Edited by Tincampi, 10 December 2013 - 02:55 AM.

[Moloch]

OP’s someone who is fine with murder. Not cool :|

[lves]

If there's a zombie apocalypse...

I'll wake up. (Thank you, Mr. Neil deGrasse Tyson!)

 

Alright back on topic, if there was something of the sort, I guess I would just hole up in my house, thankfully I live in a sort of calm area, I rarely see cars or people passing in front of my house (I'd say about 6 cars and 13-15 people pass each day). And also my home is nearly a fortress, I live in Mexico so my house is made of concrete to top it off the front yard is surrounded by concrete walls that are 2 meters high, with a steel door to top it off.

The first thing I'd do is to take inventory of what I had on my house, first of all I'd check how much food I have, categorize it into perishables and non...

Then fill as much containers with tap water as possible and purify it (Since the tap water in my country isn't very clean), luckily since in my home we buy gas tanks, I could probably use it for purifying the water, and even cook something for a while.

Next I'd hide my dogs on the backyard to prevent them from attracting zombies, and get a weapon (probably a hammer or some tool since guns are hard to get a hold of) to get ready and scout the area, probably scavenge the nearest supermarket (or simply buy somethingif things aren't that bad yet XD)

 

If I made it alive from the scouting and scavenging (or last-minute shopping lol), I'd try to start a small farm on the frontyard with the seeds from any fruits or vegetables, and wait for the military and police to do its job (Because who hasn't seen a zombie movie already?), maybe even use my old compressed air cannon to try shooting something (just load, put a small nail on the barrel aim and hope it hits...)

Finally if the zombie apocalypse really happens I'll say "Damn it Neil!"

Edited by IvesJosue, 08 June 2014 - 05:13 AM.

[kazenoumi]

@simplethereal. What a skeptical stereotype u got there about Mongolia! I am Mongolian and i feel hurt reading ur comment. So let me tell you something about the facts u had pointed.

First of all, the thing about us being 100% nomadic is totally wrong. That was like about half a century ago. You will be shocked seeing how urban our lifestyle is.
#2nd yes our population is most scarce in terms of the size of the land. However, sadly over a million of 2.7 million people live in the capital city UB (Ulaanbaatar). So if are there, u will become a zombie in no time.

#3rd if u are in the countryside, it is not that easy to live. The 37 million(now its about 50mil) livestock DO NOT Almost live by themselves u know. There are PEOPLE with generations of knowledge and experience about the stuff who are raising, herding and doing so many things to keep it at the count. Also our nomadics cant produce wheat, rice, vegetables(some ppl can) and many other commodities. That leaves u with meat and milk products( thats if u can make stuff with the raw milk or even know how to milk by hand). Moreover, there are so few shops with few resources to raid in the rural areas.

#4th and you have no idea how harsh the weather can be. Average temp in winter is above -30*C sometimes reaches -40s with chance of blizzards. You will freeze to death along with the Zs or as one of them.
#5th Well about the number of gun owners. Thats just people with the license, there are many people who have guns but its not modern ones in US and other developed countries. And those soviet bases or weapons u mentioned were looted within a month right after the dissolution of Soviet Union. It has been more than 20 years, u can only find some rusted metal and pile of dust to seize.

And finally for you sir, if you were trying to write something serious, you should at least put some effort to your research, before u post some wikipedia or googled stereotypes about other people or countries.

[SimpleTheReal]

@Neil deGrasse Tyson reference:

 

Ofcourse zombies are fictional. But as above people mentioned firstly its for fun, secondly it does not hurt a bit to be prepared. It doesnt have to be zombies, might be local uprising or natural disaster. Better be safe than a sorry. Keeping ears open, knowing how to get out safely is like an insurance. I know these scenarios have low chance of happening but if it does happen losses will be astronomical. Your loved ones and your life will be in danger.

 

@kazenoumi

Thanks for clarifying. But you seem to be misread someparts. "rural or countryside peoples are almost 100% nomadic" Did not mention urban areas! About animal husbandry: I clearly said its not me but Mongolians themselves are not too far from it. Even the city people. Atleast they know rough ways. So getting few local buddies will be wise. Low on weapons better the chance for survival. Means less powerful marauders! Easy to deter them.

 

I live in Mongolia for some months a year as part of my job. As my Mongolian friends told me: Mongolians lived off the ground without cultivating agriculture for thousands of years. Why can't now? Ofcourse it will be hard. I know harsh weather of Mongolia but less desirable to live means less people want to sieze my assets there, is it not? They lived in that weather for generations that shows people can live there without electricity or running water.

Edited by SimpleTheReal, 09 November 2014 - 09:50 AM.

[Calmandweak]

seems fun, didn't yet read this manga, nor your posts, so i'll say from point blank.

 

i'm not particularly prepaired and have little practical survival knowledge, what i know is principally theorical.

 

i have some second grade made stuff i bought for lols with pals i would use at first, and during so i would gather in a hurry under the panic what i can for long term supply and craft some basic water filters and stuff. i live in a big city and would be psychologically prone to try and gather and save my friends and family even if i think it won't be useful in the long run and just do what i can while applying my knowledge when i can.

 

I'm perfectly conscious i don't have the charisma to lead a group even though i think i would do a decent leader, i don't how i'll turn in the long run when my friends and family are gone or became completly nuts. i just don't know;

 

what i do know is that i'll prepare daily inner strength with mental exercise and do my utmost to survive and not to be hurt.

 

i'll avoid direct contact with the ennemy if i can and be prepared to kill other human if i must with this simple knowledge "remember you're only human" that applies to every other humans even if delusioned about it, which mean i can be killed wihout knowing what happened by a guy on a roof with a hunting rifle and i can slit the throat of a high hierarchy figure with a rusty knife too. 

 

i'll consider a system used for small community is most important to install in the first time, and more ancient style and knowledge need to be applied, with progressive change coming every new challenge (trading, health, stress, mutiny, emotional craziness...) so i'll probably try to make a small village even knowing they'll probably quickly exclude me seeing me as worthless and i'll have to go on my own at some point. some ressource are paramount for me. Stone, wood, sulfur for installation. the rest can be salvaged or traded. organic seeds and books need to be saved from shortterm shortsighted peoples for the future days of potential reconstruction. well etc.... i know most of my knowledge or ideas won't be applied be it because the reddest and plumpiest ass baboon is talking or a maniack caressing the shaft of his shotgun won't hear about it, but eh...i'll just do what i can when i can with some vision of the future which are mostly dark bleak and depressing.

 

for weapon i have mainly blades, wood training or sport weapons and tools, and i don't yet have my main weapon as i don't want weapon to be accessible to my nephew when he come, i have good tactical knives a competition bow with some carbon target shooting arrow and blunt swords for reenacment, and pieces of armor i'll probably won't take the armor maybe shin and forearm but multipocket clothes and medium backpack for transport or custom built an armor from scratch with what i have (raider style) if i have the time. i never learned to shoot with a gun so if i find one i'll probably use it close range as a last ressort.

 

i don't think i have high chance of survival overall, but i'll do my best to survive because my survival instinct is quite high and kick stronger than my depressive intellect, when situation arises, it is reactive, not proactive thus i think would'nt be enough to save me. had fun writing this gonna read you all now

Edited by Calmandweak, 12 November 2014 - 05:28 PM.