Where would you go? How do you prepare? Would be prepared if one happened tonight? Explain.
Where would you go? How do you prepare? Would be prepared if one happened tonight? Explain.
I would set up shop on a second story apartment with an external, wooden staircase so I can burn the staircase and set up a rope ladder to and from the hide-out. I would turn the roof into a garden to grow fruit and vegetables, as well as a rain collector. I'd also set up some solar or wind power devices (you can collect wind energy pretty easily) and raise rodents like guinea pigs in a cage for protein. I would try to stock up on canned foods while this whole process is taking off but hopefully, eventually I'd be able to create a self-sufficient community to house around 10 people or so. We'll mostly try to kill pestering zombies by setting up silent traps on the ground below which can be activated using a series of ropes, pulleys, gears, whatever we can use to manage the traps from the exterior deck/walkway. We'd also need guns with silencers and bicycles to handle ground missions in the case of illness, drought, etc.
But I gotta bring this back to reality. While it's fun to imagine zombies in the classical way, I think if we had a water shortage people would become so dehydrated they'd become delirious, desperate and violent to the point of presenting a very dangerous threat to themselves as well as others in their need to seek water. You would see people acting very much like zombies, in this instance. So while people are busy figuring out how to fight off the walking dead, I'm going to figure out how to fight off the desperately dehydrated because that threat is much more probable.
Though it makes you more sympathetic, after all if you're not one of them that obviously means you have water and could share, it's survival of the fittest we're talking about and people will defend their water with their lives as well as their guns. Many of the same rules as dealing with zombies would still apply. The only difference is we wouldn't worry about getting bitten so much as just protecting our safehouse and water supply.
I'm so tired of this crap.
I would venture a few feet away to the huge garage my hubby just built (two stories, some areas accessible only by a very tall ladder or electric lift) . We have a nice 2 year or so supply of water already out there. He has survival food in his house for about 3 years, so we'd make cautious trips there to grab everything we need. Hubby's a licensed gun collector, so we already have a small arsenal of various weapons :evil: I'd be very prepared.
The human factor on the other hand... I'm a push over and my hubby's a hard ass so we would probably make it. He'd be very cautious about letting anyone near. It would be hard on me emotionally to see him turn so many people away. But I would live longer no doubt...
I would probably turn people away too if I were him. More people = more mouths to feed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zhaylin
Yeah, making sure you have food and water would probably be one of the greatest challenges for the survivors. I always thought that if this ever happened, it would probably be hard for me to be generous with anybody except my family and one other person. I live in sort of the country part of town and we have a well, but that would dry up quickly if we're not careful. We also had sheep and goats that could have been used for food but we recently got rid of them all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Omnis Dei
I guess since my place is completely fenced off, I would consider staying there, but then again, we don't have a garden or animals anymore. My second option would be an amusement park, dead serious. At a Sixflags park, it's completely fenced off and there's plenty of food there and you can take shelter at some of the roller coaster stations. You could probably wait it out until all the zombies starve. The only problem is that park would be like a 3 hour drive :P So maybe I would go to a park more close by.
I think my weapon of choice would be a baseball bat or an axe so you won't have to worry about ammo so much.
WOAH! quite the setup you have there, if a zombie apocalypse does happen i wanna stay with you XDQuote:
Originally Posted by Zhaylin
You gotta admit, building a cheap stair case and replacing it with a rope when you get to the top (assuming zombies won't know how to climb) is pretty genius.Quote:
Originally Posted by KingVincent
I lol'd so much at this because it literally makes no sense lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Omnis Dei
Why not just find any two story apartment if you're just gonna burn the staircase anyway? lol
This will never get old though, someone could post a thread about this every year and I'd keep coming back for more.
I definitely would not be prepared if it happened tomorrow though.
But I'd stock up on food, petrol, and water. Heaps of buckets on the roof held in place with clean bricks inside them, plant heaps of veggies and make some various weapons out of whatever I can find. We have a water tank so I'd be ok on that front. But I'd stock up just in case, with bottled water.
I'm thinking back to an apartment I used to live at. The ony access to the second story were external staircases. We could hack them up and still have access to the walkway/deck via rope ladders.
Oh! ok.... I get it lol
I would probably run around confused for a few hours then die.
Get drunk and blend in.
I would head across the river to the National Guard base. It is fenced, well fortified, has plenty of strong individuals I can count on, lots of acres for growing food and a deer population. It has nearby access to the river, plenty of shelter, plenty of weapons, skilled people to provide necessary services, and even bunkers if necessary.
But the greatest thing they have is tanks and helicopters. Zombies would be helpless against either one, and both would aid in a necessary escape, should the need arise.
I have actually debated this a lot with my son, who has read many books on zombies.
Can't believe no one's said this yet:
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I don't even know where to buy a gun around here so I'd be screwed.
I'd haul up in a cinema and have Bill Murraython (see what I did there?). Probably not an effective way to survive but an awesome way to die.
It would depend on many factors, but I like to think it would be exactly like l4d.
In real life I expect my femaleness would aid me in joining some group of people due to a natural protectiveness toward fertile females, although I'm not great at predicting human behavior, so maybe I'd just be rejected.
If I heard literally right now that there was a zombie apocalypse, I don't know, I'd try to find guns right away and am not sure how I'd go about doing that because we have none and I don't know of any gun stores or anything. For the time being I'd probably bring a butcher knife and go out in search of people or guns or something, knowing that I'd likely die if I didn't find them quickly, but I'd want to get out as early as possible before the zombie population became so dense that it would be impossible to leave my house and then I'd surely die. I don't wanna be raped but I suppose it would be inevitable in a situation like that, unless I find some group of protective people quickly. I don't think very highly of humans.
Most Scots would adopt this strategy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Heavy Sleeper
However, if it happened right now, I would probably take my girlfriend to the airbase nearby and hope we could get in. There would probably be a mass pilgrimmage there however, and there are only fences protecting it which could be easily overrun by rioters or zombies.
So if that didn't pan out and if I had the resources, I would get myself and the girlfriend, maybe a few other peeps too, a car with lots of provisions and drive off into the highlands. I know a few cosy, mostly uninhabited places on the west coast. Find a body of water to float in on a boat, assuming they can't swim or climb anchors. Wouldn't have to worry about water, and would just need to make regular raids to shore to get food and other supplies.
only fences...
http://www.hellas.org/military/army/images/mim23b-1.jpg
HA HA
The house that I currently live in could easily be barricaded off. There is a little river thing within walking distance (less than a kilometer). It is fairly close to the city though, so I fear it might not be the best of positions. Food is the biggest issue, from what I can see. Obviously we'd have to use melee weapons, since guns are basically non-existent in Denmark.
I would move to the Principality of Sealand, an abandoned World War II anti-aircraft platform seven miles off the English coast. In 1967, retired British Army major Paddy Roy Bates occupied the abandoned platform in the North Sea, northeast of London and opposite the mouth of the Orwell River and Felixstowe. He and his wife discussed independence with British attorneys and subsequently declared independence for the Principality of Sealand on September 2, 1976. Bates called himself Prince Roy and named his wife Princess Joan. They began issuing coins, passports, and stamps for their new country. In support of The Principality of Sealand's sovereignty, Prince Roy fired warning shots at a buoy repair boat that came close to Sealand. The Prince was charged with unlawful possession and discharge of a firearm by the British government. The Essex court proclaimed that they didn't have jurisdiction over the tower and the British government chose to drop the case due to mockery by the media. That case represents Sealand's entire claim to de facto international recognition as an independent country. The United Kingdom demolished the only other nearby tower lest others get the idea to also strive for independence, regardless of the threat of zombies.
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And what a threat that is.
Oh god, that is AWESOME :rolllaugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by mcwillis
I'd probably find a Prison, and stay there. Stock up on everything I need; plant a garden in the back yard and such.
That's only 2 and I don't get the 2n done.
^ Gun store's an obvious first choice, but also for everyone else in your city. It's a link to an article.
I just figured Dianeva was drunk
GREAT freagin article lol
I sent it to my hubby. He'll love it too :D
Great! I love Cracked.com, its my favorite website. Their articles are incomparable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zhaylin
I'll work for Amnesty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVIgkeTbIAs
I say get on the winning team. You know it's only a matter of time - eventually we'll all be zombies... why not get in there now while there's still plenty of fresh meat to feast on. Those who wait too long will never know the joy of devouring fresh brains or flesh... they'll only exist in everlasting hunger.
I for one welcome our zombie overlords.
That's an interesting approach. I would be interested in seeing how long I could make it though. That's the whole point, right? To defy the unstoppable?
That is a good point! Of course - see how long we can hold out in our current level before evolving into Homo Morbidicus...
You dont't know where your going, overlords and zombies.. nice twist
best luck
I would vote for Rick Santorum.
The Arctic; then I would proceed to sit down, have a cup of tea and wait for this whole thing to blow over.
it'd look something like this
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jf1DWACu8W...ancois_Len.jpg
BY GOD, ITS HERE!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSbdyUnYwko
I'd propably feed them brains in exchange for food and money. Everyones happy :D
Better hope that there won't be smart zombies that can look up this thread and find out all our strategies...
I'll keep that in mind next time I consider making a "What would you do in case of an AI insurrection?" thread
You'd propably just be there planning somekind of new clear warfare from outer space :sleepmeditate2:Quote:
Originally Posted by LonelyTurtle
To unite the world offcourse
EDIT: either that or developing genetics of beans that you can grow during nuclear winter
Typo comedy is good.Quote:
Originally Posted by labyrint
Yeah and Alexander had the base in Antarctis, not in Arctic so there misnarrative comedy silver as well
I would find this nice little home right here.
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That just so happens to transform into a zombie proof lair. :D
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Sorted.
Yeah, Patrick. I would probably retreat into the highlands as well. It's isolated, there's plenty of fresh water, lots of animals to hunt and fish to catch. Also there are mountains and lochs everywhere, so if the zombies can't climb or swim, they're pretty much fucked.
Though not secluded at all, Edinburgh castle looks like a suitable place to hold off an army of zombies.
http://edsphotoblog.com/wp-content/p...le_at_dusk.jpg
http://images.travelpod.com/users/el...rgh-castle.jpg
Also, Stirling castle would be a great defensible position.
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.u...ges/am-450.jpg
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.u...rework-450.jpg
I'm guessing those places would be taken up pretty quickly by the military, but there are plenty of other castles and forts all over Scotland. If all of the survivors get together in individual groups and take up position in these places, we could all have one each.
I don't think I ever have to worry about falling to a zombielike hunger for brains - I had to dissect a sheep brain in class today, and it was completely disgusting.
Hey! Brains are beautiful.
On an island, off the Philippines. Just need a boat and a fishing pole hahahah!
MUAHAHAHAHHA!
And of course a machete or two. No need to waste bullets on zombies. Hopefully they don't end up learning how to swim.
Learn to swim...?
They don't need oxygen, they can walk to the island
I take it you've never handled a dead one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pensive Patrick
:P
Actually I have, I study neuroscience here at university and we had a chance to handle some preserved human brains. They were beautiful <3Quote:
Originally Posted by Supernova
*Steps slowly away from Patrick*
Nah I agree. I never understood why people think they're disgusting. I find them quite beautiful.
Also congrats on studying neuroscience man!
Truly awe inspiring...
http://www.alleewillis.com/awmok/kit.../brain2292.jpg
Mmmm.... like boiled lamb.... tptptp :lol:
Seriously though, that is everything you think is you. It is everything you can do.
THAT is truly awe inspiring.
Bullshit, I have a soul given to me by my lord Jesus christ and you know it. Brains are just propaganda by the atheist/marxist agenda
I changed my mind...
I would build a time machine, go back in time to before the incident causing the outbreak occurred and stop it. If the incident happened before the time machine was ready then plan B would be a castle in the middle of a lake or an oil rig as someone already suggested, along with plenty of guns, ammo and material for growing food. There I could work on the time machine until its completion.
- DreamBliss
