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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2021 7:09:30 GMT
But you always have to hit the head/brain with the first strike otherwise Mr. Z may grip your spear shaft or yourself after closing in hanging on the spear shaft. And this with only one zombie. Yea but you have en entire spear of leverage the zombie doesn't have đ stab, crouch, stand up with it on shoulder. Just gotta wear impact gear/padded gear and a helmet to be protected too If there is many zombies packed tightly, I wouldn't try that one. But if they are spaced enough and the zombie needs to go for whatever reason, this might work
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Post by Zen_Hydra on May 24, 2021 10:18:03 GMT
Best way to deal with zombies ..fire. I disagree. The best way to deal with zombies is to wait for decomposition to do the heavy lifting (or in the case of living/rage/crossed zombies, exposure to the elements and malnutrition). I have yet to find any zombie fiction which plausibly addresses how zombies can perpetually decompose (or survive the elements without higher brain function).
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Post by Adventurer'sBlade on May 24, 2021 12:05:56 GMT
Zombie/EOTWAWKI? Raid the nearest guard armory, get my grubbies on a Ma Duce and set up in a very high place with as much ammo as possible. If I get to the sword in my right hand and the 357 revolver in my left hand, I'm dead already and just taking an honor guard with me to hell. My experience with 6 years in the guard indicates to be that you will be better off facing zombies unarmed than trying to persuade the AGR staff at the armory to do anything to help you, and you certainly aren't getting through the vault door without them. And if you DO, you'll be disappointed by how little ammo you'll find at most locations.
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Post by pgandy on May 24, 2021 12:32:07 GMT
I remember an incidence of unpleasantness when I was in the US and the Guard was called out. However the local Guard while activated was not deployed for lack of ammo. The ammo truck failed to arrive with no information on its whereabouts. Thinking the truck high jacked the State Police was given top priority to find the truck. And that they did at some roadside restaurant having coffee.
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Post by Adventurer'sBlade on May 24, 2021 12:54:47 GMT
I remember an incidence of unpleasantness when I was in the US and the Guard was called out. However the local Guard while activated was not deployed for lack of ammo. The ammo truck failed to arrive with no information on its whereabouts. Thinking the truck high jacked the State Police was given top priority to find the truck. And that they did at some roadside restaurant having coffee. That sounds about right. Principle utility of Guard units during domestic emergencies is not their fighting capability, but rather quick access to a large organized group of workers with a fleet of vehicles who can be forced to work shifts for an indeterminant length of time under very austere living conditions. And some of them have riot gear.
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Post by Lord Newport on May 24, 2021 13:16:31 GMT
Best way to deal with zombies ..fire. I disagree. The best way to deal with zombies is to wait for decomposition to do the heavy lifting (or in the case of living/rage/crossed zombies, exposure to the elements and malnutrition). I have yet to find any zombie fiction which plausibly addresses how zombies can perpetually decompose (or survive the elements without higher brain function). You are not supposed to bring up the obvious...That was my thought as well but I think if you watch the Walking Dead/Fear the Walking Dead, there is an effort to show the zombies decomposing over time, albeit at a impossibly slow rate...
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Post by Murffy on May 24, 2021 15:09:20 GMT
I figure here in Minnesota, the zombies would freeze solid during the winter then you could pick them off at your leisure.
My theory is that, as the zombie's flesh decomposes, an alien fungus consumes it and replaces it, taking over the functions of tendons, muscles and nerves. Thus they are kept ambulatory indefinitely.
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Post by Lord Newport on May 24, 2021 15:47:43 GMT
I figure here in Minnesota, the zombies would freeze solid during the winter then you could pick them off at your leisure. My theory is that, as the zombie's flesh decomposes, an alien fungus consumes it and replaces it, taking over the functions of tendons, muscles and nerves. Thus they are kept ambulatory indefinitely. So your theory is that zombism is extra terrestrial ....
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Post by Murffy on May 24, 2021 16:14:05 GMT
I figure here in Minnesota, the zombies would freeze solid during the winter then you could pick them off at your leisure. My theory is that, as the zombie's flesh decomposes, an alien fungus consumes it and replaces it, taking over the functions of tendons, muscles and nerves. Thus they are kept ambulatory indefinitely. So your theory is that zombism is extra terrestrial .... Yes, it's the most plausible pseudo-scientific explanation I can think of. The spores were sent ahead of the colony ship to cleanse the earth of the human infestation.
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Post by howler on May 24, 2021 20:26:20 GMT
So your theory is that zombism is extra terrestrial .... Yes, it's the most plausible pseudo-scientific explanation I can think of. The spores were sent ahead of the colony ship to cleanse the earth of the human infestation. A friend of mine told me he read that the Walking Dead creator said it was ET in nature. My theory was humans have more cells on them that are not their own, so this can be used as a scaffolding that replaces and supplements normal electro-chemical transfer to key areas. Meat in motion. In reality it is Wizard Of Oz nonsense...but fun.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2021 20:30:36 GMT
So your theory is that zombism is extra terrestrial .... Yes, it's the most plausible pseudo-scientific explanation I can think of. The spores were sent ahead of the colony ship to cleanse the earth of the human infestation. Yea i can buy that. Works as good as any other theory
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on May 24, 2021 20:37:06 GMT
Somewhere I read an article about a virus that reproduces in cats that lead evolution to make infected humans loving cats.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2021 0:14:05 GMT
Somewhere I read an article about a virus that reproduces in cats that lead evolution to make infected humans loving cats. So what you're saying is if zombies learn this power, it is our grim future? Pet zombies? Zombie memes all over about them being hilarious. "I can haz human burger?"
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Post by Lord Newport on May 25, 2021 2:11:40 GMT
Somewhere I read an article about a virus that reproduces in cats that lead evolution to make infected humans loving cats. Pet Zombies???
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2021 4:15:13 GMT
Somewhere I read an article about a virus that reproduces in cats that lead evolution to make infected humans loving cats. Pet Zombies??? That's what I heard. This is the future that Albanians want for us
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Post by Lord Newport on May 25, 2021 4:18:59 GMT
That's what I heard. This is the future that Albanians want for us Albanians now? I cant keep up...
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Post by Owlski on May 27, 2021 7:45:09 GMT
I know this doesn't really answer your question, but; If you had a sword, spear, and a shield, don't underestimate the shield.
A lot of times (especially in modern media) shields are only seen as a defensive tool, but it can (and has) been used quite offensively too. If you only got a shield left, I wouldn't be reaching for something on the ground in the middle of that zombie fight, but using the shield directly to make an opening to get the hell out of dodge to live another day. Not sure if smashing a zombies cranium with the lip of a shield would be enough to damage their brain, but I'd definitely use the facing side to create distance enough between me and them.
Truth be told; I'd never personally want to use any melee that gets me within arms reach of a zombies grab (would just be too risky), so machete's and kukri's (whilst excellent choppers) wouldn't be my go to. Also gotta remember that the effort taken to constantly remove the (now) wedged blade in the zombies skull would deem quite taxing, and (in a horde situation) may get you killed.
So as much as I would love to use swords against some zombies, I'd probably opt to go with a longer blunt weapon or a spear, unless I knew I could trust my blade to reliably take a head clean off (which I know I couldn't reliably do 100% of the time).
In the end; Would only take one bite. No "It's just a flesh wound" here. :s
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Post by demonskull on May 27, 2021 9:00:20 GMT
Your looking at this as if you are the only person out there, trying to get to another point. One, if you have to travel a distance you go in a group. Firearms are your best option and all members should have at least one plus melee weapons. In a place where you aren't allowed guns or ammo has run out, then every one in the group should have a spear. You are looking to destroy the zombies and only looking to avoid when it's a horde. The spears or other pole arms (including mundane things like pitchforks) are used to control the zombie. Two party members control the zombie while a third steps in and finishes it off with a mace, hammer, machete etc.
Party size is important, the idea of going out there alone is sheer stupidity or desperation. When you have to travel through a high concentration of zombies you use your terrain to slow them down so they can only attack one at a time. Dispatch them one at a time and move on.
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Post by pgandy on May 27, 2021 12:26:59 GMT
Your looking at this as if you are the only person out there, trying to get to another point. One, if you have to travel a distance you go in a group. Firearms are your best option and all members should have at least one plus melee weapons. In a place where you aren't allowed guns or ammo has run out, then every one in the group should have a spear. You are looking to destroy the zombies and only looking to avoid when it's a horde. The spears or other pole arms (including mundane things like pitchforks) are used to control the zombie. Two party members control the zombie while a third steps in and finishes it off with a mace, hammer, machete etc. Party size is important, the idea of going out there alone is sheer stupidity or desperation. When you have to travel through a high concentration of zombies you use your terrain to slow them down so they can only attack one at a time. Dispatch them one at a time and move on. One thing Iâve seen missing is training, especially if you are relying on fighting as a group. To get x number of people together to fight off a horde of anything is asking for trouble unless they can act in unison or as a team.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on May 27, 2021 13:14:17 GMT
Everyone is WRONG. We've all gotten the Umbrella Corp vaccine, so we'd be the zombies. So how do we take out swordsmen? My vote: Moan loudly in a group and trap them in an alley. Swarm them with numbers.
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