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LordIncaros Since: Aug, 2014
#1: Sep 7th 2014 at 3:34:47 PM

....would you think it would be insane, stupid, pointless, or awesome to distract/lure a bunch of zombies using remotely launched fireworks, smoke machines, and pyrotechnics to get them into one place to either keep them busy while you and your scavenge or flee...or to lure them into a trap to either blow them up, or snipe them from afar. Maybe blair...Children of the Elder god. Or maybe use a discotheque and blare "Staying alive" from the speakers....seriously though. If you were in a world overrun by predatory, savage zombies (not the normal fantasy undead ones, or "intelligent ones". Though if they are intelligent they aren't zombies, by definition) how would you deal with zombies? Kill any on sight? Keep them to turn against hostile survivors? Adopt one and name it Lil Sally ann...try to use them for a cure?

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dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
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#2: Sep 7th 2014 at 3:35:37 PM

I'd rather not deal with a zombie apocalypse at the first place.

I'm a (socialist) professional writer serializing a WWII alternate history webnovel.
joeyjojo Happy New Year! from South Sydney: go the bunnies! Since: Jan, 2001
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#3: Sep 8th 2014 at 1:18:11 AM

well honestly that would depend if I was a zombie or not.

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Demetrios Our Favorite Cowgirl, er, Mare from Des Plaines, Illinois (unfortunately) Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: I'm just a hunk-a, hunk-a burnin' love
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#4: Sep 8th 2014 at 8:30:33 AM

Just as long as it's like those few times where humanity wins for once. cool

I like to keep my audience riveted.
Aszur A nice butterfly from Pagliacci's Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
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#5: Sep 8th 2014 at 8:33:02 AM

High Ground + Find Food sources (farmable earth, cattle, etc. A supermarket will run out) = Safe Haven.

By High Ground I do not just mean a hill. I mean something a la george of the Jungle you gotta climb with ropes, a silly pulley system or an elevator.

For all we know, The Jetsons might be living in a Post Apoc Zombie future, but hey, you don't see the zombies annoying them huh.

edited 8th Sep '14 8:37:25 AM by Aszur

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ElectricNova Since: Jun, 2012
#6: Sep 8th 2014 at 9:10:55 AM

I'd go full on Magical Girl and create a World-Healing Wave, removing the zombies.

resetlocksley Shut up! from Alone in the dark Since: May, 2012 Relationship Status: Only knew I loved her when I let her go
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#7: Sep 8th 2014 at 10:09:31 AM

If I was in a zombie apocalypse, I would...

...die.

Fear is a superpower.
Demetrios Our Favorite Cowgirl, er, Mare from Des Plaines, Illinois (unfortunately) Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: I'm just a hunk-a, hunk-a burnin' love
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#8: Sep 8th 2014 at 10:12:36 AM

Can the zombies be like the ones from Quake? We should have less flesh-eating zombies and more flesh-throwing ones. [lol]

I like to keep my audience riveted.
Mort08 Pirate AND writer! from Oklahoma Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
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#9: Sep 8th 2014 at 1:12:25 PM

I'd like to think I would survive and thrive. In reality, I'd probably be among the first to go.

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dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
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#10: Sep 8th 2014 at 1:15:59 PM

I'd probably be the first go too.

So what should I do?

I say I should set myself on fire and run into the city, swinging baseball clubs wildly. I'm pretty sure I can take on at least a couple of zombies.

Or I end up just becoming a barbeque on feet.

I'm a (socialist) professional writer serializing a WWII alternate history webnovel.
LordIncaros Since: Aug, 2014
#11: Sep 8th 2014 at 3:26:12 PM

These answers amuse me in ways that should be shared with the world. Right before I turn it into a giant disco furnace.

Sorry. I'm going on a hiatus, hopefully for only a few days. Probably longer. I think its allergies. At least some of it.
Shadsie Staring At My Own Grave from Across From the Cemetery Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: My elf kissing days are over
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#12: Sep 8th 2014 at 5:46:39 PM

MWARRR! GRR! RRRR! BRAINS! FLESH! RWARMRR! GRUNT!

Actually, I just remembered, I wrote a short story a long time ago that was about me and my guy surviving a zombie apocalypse. (We live next to a cemetery and our joking with each other led to this).

Second Floor Rear

Unfortunately, since writing the piece, the cat featured in it died for real and did not know undeath.

edited 8th Sep '14 5:50:09 PM by Shadsie

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MajorTom Eye'm the cutest! Since: Dec, 2009 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
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#13: Sep 8th 2014 at 7:31:47 PM

I'd simply load up my Mosin-Nagant, pack up my ammo, fix bayonet and say (in my worst Russian accent) towards the zombies "Is good day to die da? Well then tovarisch, let's start with YOU!"

edited 8th Sep '14 7:34:28 PM by MajorTom

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dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
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#14: Sep 8th 2014 at 7:34:33 PM

URRAAAAAAA!!!!!!

I'm a (socialist) professional writer serializing a WWII alternate history webnovel.
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#15: Sep 9th 2014 at 3:34:29 AM

I'm pretty useless already, so I'd be screwed in an apocalypse scenario.

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RatherRandomRachel "Just as planned." from Somewhere underground. Since: Sep, 2013
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#16: Sep 9th 2014 at 3:47:06 AM

I'd probably get a minigun and defend those who I could, just because in such a situation we'd face the issue of trying to repopulate and administer the area - and anybody who is willing to work with other people would be useful for that.

"Did you expect somebody else?"
ironcommando smol aberration from Somewhere in space Since: May, 2009 Relationship Status: Abstaining
#17: Sep 9th 2014 at 4:29:24 AM

I'd willingly spread the zombie virus, screw humanity!I'd attempt to flee by the sea, my house is very nearby. They don't swim, do they?

...eheh
joeyjojo Happy New Year! from South Sydney: go the bunnies! Since: Jan, 2001
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#18: Sep 9th 2014 at 4:37:24 AM

Heh.

I'm always loved this gem from the long defunct tropes tales.

This troper's best friend is so totally Crazy-Prepared he has two Zombie Survival kits. One for surviving if he ends up a survivor, the other for "if he ends up a" "zombie".

edited 9th Sep '14 3:20:14 PM by joeyjojo

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Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#19: Sep 9th 2014 at 8:35:54 AM

Children of the Elder God was the first thing I thought about even before you've finished description

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LordIncaros Since: Aug, 2014
#20: Sep 9th 2014 at 9:04:38 AM

I really should beat that game one day....

Sorry. I'm going on a hiatus, hopefully for only a few days. Probably longer. I think its allergies. At least some of it.
bRaHiAn1 Maid of Time from Where Nothing Gathers Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: He makes me feel like I have a heart
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#21: Sep 9th 2014 at 9:22:17 AM

I would genetically engineer mutant plant weapons and use them to guard my house from the zombies.

i think i mostly want to see what happens when this whole place breaks apart
Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#22: Sep 9th 2014 at 9:37:28 AM

In case we are running low on fuel I am getting a machine gun cart

Having trouble pasting youtube for some reason https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGofoatz-20&index=1&list=PL4D92DCF0567DCDAD

So anyway, an awesome Soviet song perfect for moving down zombie hordes

edited 9th Sep '14 9:39:47 AM by Beholderess

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maxwellelvis Mad Scientist Wannabe from undisclosed location Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: In my bunk
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#23: Sep 9th 2014 at 11:49:24 AM

Personally, I think that zombie apocalypse on it's own is tired. Now, if it were a Doo M style "demons attack and use zombie soldiers"-type apocalypse, I'd welcome that.

Of course, don't you know anything about ALCHEMY?!- Twin clones of Ivan the Great
Lemurian from Touhou fanboy attic Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Buried in snow, waiting for spring
#24: Sep 9th 2014 at 11:51:12 AM

I've already got a plan with a friend of mine, so I'm just gonna head for his place.

The plan is that he knows how to shoot a gun.

edited 9th Sep '14 11:51:31 AM by Lemurian

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BaronPraxis Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: Hugging my pillow
#25: Sep 9th 2014 at 3:12:42 PM

I worked out a plan. I'd probably die though.


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