Thread: How will the world end?

Originally Posted by Consultant

Originally Posted by WorstPE

Originally Posted by jmw_man

If zombies attack, head to mountain country. Should be safe there...

Originally Posted by space.cowboy

Originally Posted by jmw_man

If zombies attack, head to mountain country. Should be safe there...

Oilrig FTW

Food? You people aren't thinking long term.

You'll probably be able to lock up a Wal-Mart for a few weeks in some small town. But you'll have to leave soon because the zombies will be flooding the country side. You'll have to keep moving. Because the zombies will be everywhere. Most of your movement will be on foot or bike. Only using cars and trucks for long journeys. You'll have to learn how to use a bow and arrow to hunt for meat. You'll have to learn to forage at first to find fruits and veggies. No place will ever be safe. If you do find a place to settle down, you'll have to fortify it like in I am Legand. But the zombies will eventually find you there too. If you have a heavily fortified position, you can't just kill the zombies at the wall because it'll cause a mound of bodies that the zombies can walk on. You'll have to find a way to remove the bodies.

Then inside the compound I would hope some one knows how to farm, perserve, can, or do anything to save the food that is grown. Because soon, going outside of the walls will be dangerous to hunt for meat. You'll need people to care for cows, sheep, goats, chickens, just about any kind of live stock you collect along your way. I wouldn't advise collecting any livestock on your trek, as they will slow you down. Only eat what you have on you or whatever you just picked or killed.

Some of the best, consistent fishing in the world is at the base of oil-rigs.

That would be a great place to go.

But you need fruits and vegetables. Those aren't on most oilrigs. True, fishing can be great. But you have to travel to the oilrig. Hope you packed enough supplies. Don't forget the fishing equipment! You have to think of all these items while on the run and carry them too. Sure, you might have a small garden onboard. But the soil will render less and less nutrients for the garden over time. I'm sure a small ground of people won't have extra soil laying around or generate enough biodegradable waste to replenish the soil. So living with scurvy won't be too much fun.

Originally Posted by jmw_man

When I think of food, I think of bringing my gun with plenty of ammo. I just figured if zombies started running around it would be a given to arm myself with all weapons available and put on my bite resistent clothing.

If you got your rifle, you can eat anything.

Like I said, gun fire will alert the zombies to where you are located. There isn't an infinite about of ammo in the world. And how much do you think you can carry? Along with everything else you need to survive?

As far as clothing goes, just keep your clothes tight fitted and cut your hair. Less things for them to grab on to. The more likely you can escape if need be.

Originally Posted by Too Much Damage

Oil rig is a good choice. In WWZ there are talks about zombies at the bottom of the ocean, mostly coming ashore but I would assume they would somehow move to congregations of life, including marine life, and possibly contaminating your food supply.

I need to read that book. I have the authors Survival guide book.

Originally Posted by Consultant

Originally Posted by WorstPE

Originally Posted by jmw_man

If zombies attack, head to mountain country. Should be safe there...

Originally Posted by space.cowboy

Originally Posted by jmw_man

If zombies attack, head to mountain country. Should be safe there...

Oilrig FTW

Food? You people aren't thinking long term.

You'll probably be able to lock up a Wal-Mart for a few weeks in some small town. But you'll have to leave soon because the zombies will be flooding the country side. You'll have to keep moving. Because the zombies will be everywhere. Most of your movement will be on foot or bike. Only using cars and trucks for long journeys. You'll have to learn how to use a bow and arrow to hunt for meat. You'll have to learn to forage at first to find fruits and veggies. No place will ever be safe. If you do find a place to settle down, you'll have to fortify it like in I am Legand. But the zombies will eventually find you there too. If you have a heavily fortified position, you can't just kill the zombies at the wall because it'll cause a mound of bodies that the zombies can walk on. You'll have to find a way to remove the bodies.

Then inside the compound I would hope some one knows how to farm, perserve, can, or do anything to save the food that is grown. Because soon, going outside of the walls will be dangerous to hunt for meat. You'll need people to care for cows, sheep, goats, chickens, just about any kind of live stock you collect along your way. I wouldn't advise collecting any livestock on your trek, as they will slow you down. Only eat what you have on you or whatever you just picked or killed.

Some of the best, consistent fishing in the world is at the base of oil-rigs.

That would be a great place to go.

Exactly. Bring a solar distiller, and your game for a bit. Gonna need some veggies/fruits eventually.

I still say Parris Island is the way to go.

http://www.randomhouse.com/crown/worldwarz/index2.php

Click on the Calculate Risk Tab.

I only have a 25% chance to surviving with my current living conditions and what I know.

Mine is 37%. Probably improved because I live near the Rockies.

Originally Posted by jmw_man

WorstPE, in order for a zombie to hear a gunshot, he has to be within a certain distance from it. If you shoot, sure, you may attract those that hear, but in the mountains, there will be less if any at all and the rough terrain will slow them down.

Last I checked, mountians aren't great for farms. Remember you're goal isn't just to survive. You're goal is to have as many people with you survive. With no access to alot of food humans need. And hunting in blizzards isn't fun either.