If you were in the Zombie Apocalypse

[Shaissa]

I know there are a few fans of The Walking Dead on here, I think the comic books/tv show/game brings up many great questions about a Zombie Apocalypse. It has many things to do with moral choices and not just going around slicing zombies to bits...

So here are a few questions I want to ask you guys, if you were around in the Zombie Apocalypse.

1. would you travel with a small group? (let say 6 or less) medium size group (6-12) or try and get as many people as you could? or go solo?

2. How would you handle getting food?

3. What would be your strengths to a group?

4. Would you try to raise a kid?

5. How would you deal with sick people? Elderly people? young people who don't bring much to the table?

6. Would you let strangers in your group?

7. Would you want a dictatorship kind of group or more of a democracy type of group?

8. Would you keep moving or try to settle in a certain place?

9. If a love one is sick would you kill them right away or try and do anything to save them?

10. If a love one is bitten, would you kill them?

11. Would you have pets? (dogs, cats, ect.)


(if you have any other questions that you think you would wanna ask, please do so!)


My answers.

1. I would travel in a small group, I feel like the longer you survive this thing the less you will be able to trust people...

2. I would try to go house to house, place to place and grab as much as I could, or if I was settled in a place, hopefully be able to grow some plants before zombies or humans come and try and take over.

3.I think I can think about things rationally in tough situations, and I can also talk my way out of tough spots.

4. Simple answer no, I would not try to raise a kid in this world... would be too hard to teach them right from wrong... if that would even exist at a certain point. If I already had kids, I wouldn't abandon them though!

5. Honestly this is very tough... if the sick are going die, I might just do the old fashion kill and burn the bodies... Tough choice, but with limited supplies and no hospitals.

Elderly, I would try everything I could to make sure they are protected, same with kids, they shouldn't have to die or be thrown out because of their age.

6. Very tough choice... I guess I would leave it up to the group.

7.Democracy, no way should one person make a choice for everyone.

8.Probably keep moving in the warm seasons and stay put in the cold seasons (end of fall and throughout Winter.) I have a feeling staying in one place too long would attract too much attention

9. A loved one is sick... I think I would do everything I could to save them, find medicine, CPR, anything I could do!

10. I would kill them... I wouldn't want them turned into Zombies.

11. No, sorry but people would be hard enough to keep fed, and taken care of, pets would be more problems.

 

[SilentMage]

Potentially harsh answers incoming... but keep in mind, it's a zombie apocalypse scenario. That being said, here we go!

1. would you travel with a small group? (let say 6 or less) medium size group (6-12) or try and get as many people as you could? or go solo?

I'd prefer a mid-size group: more security, more eyes to watch for zeds, more ideas on where to go and find resources, more skills to help the continuity of said group (mechanics, doctors/med students, etc). All of this can equate to a higher success rate overall.

2. How would you handle getting food?

If I saw the red flags go up early, buy out canned goods from chain stores (Giant, Safeway, Associated, etc) with a rented pickup (that I'd never return). Post-apoc, most likely would aim for indirect sources of places that would store decent amounts of food for future use such as diners. Ultimately, I would want to get as far from urban cores as possible and partner up with or take over a farm. Alternatively, maybe a large, fenced-in locale that could have parts of it converted for food growth. Cultivation will be key because canned goods are finite.

3. What would be your strengths to a group?

I know how to use firearms (pistols, rifles) thanks to my father and uncles who I went hunting with over Thanksgiving in the past. I'm also very objective in my decision-making when business is involved, which is a mindset that will help go a long way since dealing with zombies and the social implications of such an event would require leaders to make really hard decisions - and fast. To that end, I consider myself a leader and people-person. This will mostly answer some of your later questions...

4. Would you try to raise a kid?

If I had a child already, yes. If I didn't have a child yet... that depends on the severity of the zed apocalypse and whether or not I thought our species could survive at all in the long-run.

5. How would you deal with sick people? Elderly people? young people who don't bring much to the table?

Anyone with young children already are fine, so long as they don't have "too many"; if you have one or two AND one of the adults has a "useful skill", you're in. Same goes for the elderly, as I've met several people in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s that keep themselves in great shape either physically, mentally, or even both. However, if you have a sickness that would require constant medical attention or otherwise consume more overall resources than would be allotted... I'd more than likely turn you around at the front gate. A harsh, new world would require such decisions to be made, otherwise you could compromise the survivability of your entire group. At least in the beginning, these are the decisions I'd make with little compromise.

6. Would you let strangers in your group?

Depends on a lot of factors: How do they present themselves? Are they armed? How do they ask their questions? What skills would they bring to the table? Ultimately, I wouldn't turn away people I didn't know immediately - I would give them a chance to prove themselves.

7. Would you want a dictatorship kind of group or more of a democracy type of group?

Initially, I'd probably run something along the lines of a democracy because the group is small and ideally people I was already good friends with right out of the gate. If said group started taking in newcomers, I'd probably push for a more dictatorship-like system, with said friends at the top making the core decisions. Though I'd support "town hall-like" discussions (everyone has ideas that should be shared IMO), there wouldn't be voting or anything like that. At some point, I'd imagine that the idea of a democracy could survive something like the zed apocalypse and I'd aim to preserve such a system in the long-run, but in order to make faster decisions, especially when resources are scarce, taking a more autocratic role would be necessary.

8. Would you keep moving or try to settle in a certain place?

Ultimately settle, once an "ideal" location was found. Until then, being nomads would probably be a fact of life for awhile...

9. If a love one is sick would you kill them right away or try and do anything to save them?

If they were sick (common cold, flu, other non-zombie sickness), but were able to move themselves along, I'd try to nurse them back to health with OTC meds and stronger stuff taken from pharmacies. If they were bed-ridden... that's the million-dollar question. I think that decision would be worse than if they were bitten. Speaking of which...

10. If a love one is bitten, would you kill them?

...I hope so. As a loved one, I'd probably secure them to something so I could let them die first before putting a bullet through their head. However, if the dying part was painful, I would HOPEFULLY be able to take them out before death. In the end, I really don't know what I'd do until I'm in that situation.

11. Would you have pets? (dogs, cats, ect.)

If they couldn't be turned, or if zombies simply ignored them, than MAYBE. They still consume resources, though to that end, dogs would be more beneficial since they could hunt for themselves and serve as a morale booster for the group. If the owner couldn't take care of the animal, it's out, though.

~SilentMage

 

[Baseret]

Hmm. Zombie apocalypse eh. Here's my responses.

1. would you travel with a small group? (let say 6 or less) medium size group (6-12) or try and get as many people as you could? or go solo?

I'd go with a small group but keep the option of going mid size open. Starting out, stealth is the best option since almost everyone will be super aggressive to get those limited supplies. It also allows me the option of picking up high value people. (i.e people with skills that adds into survivability or security.) IT also lets me screen them for mental stability.

2. How would you handle getting food?

I'd do the same thing as Silentmage. Grab the canned foods and other non perishables like ramen noodles. After that, it's down to hunting for animals, foraging for edible plants, and farming. Ideally, I'd try to get two families of farmers together and make one big farm to sustain everyone.

3. What would be your strengths to a group?

That depends on what the zombies are attracted to. If they are anything like the walking dead zombies, then stealth is the way to go. Firearms is good and all, but the noise would attract more attention to myself and others. The last thing anyone would want is a group of bandits to follow you back to your place and take your hard work.

4. Would you try to raise a kid?

Maybe not initially. But if we find a location that is secured from all threats and is somewhat near a town that has the supplies needed to raise an infant from birth, then I'm open to that option.

5. How would you deal with sick people? Elderly people? young people who don't bring much to the table?

That is dependent on the illness the sick person brings. If it's something minor like a cold, I'd keep them up and working while getting their health back up. Otherwise, forget it. The elderly, I'm not sure. silent mage stated it. There are some elders that are in great condition despite their age, then again there are some that are not. I'd do it on an individual basis. See what they bring to the table. As for young people that don't bring much to the table, I'm on the side of the fact that they don't have the skills yet to be effective. Once they are trained, then they can repay the resources they used.

6. Would you let strangers in your group?

Only if they have the skills the group needs. (ie. farming, foraging, hunting, doctor, security).

7. Would you want a dictatorship kind of group or more of a democracy type of group?

Initially, it'll be a democracy since the initial group would be with my best buddies. If the situation forces my hand, then it'll go dictatorship.

8. Would you keep moving or try to settle in a certain place?

You can't farm if you don't have a place for yourself. Not right away though. Gotta keep moving until you find a location that is safe.

9. If a love one is sick would you kill them right away or try and do anything to save them?

This one is slippery. I'd do anything to save the loved one. But if it becomes obvious that they would die regardless of what I did. I'd do my best to let them die peacefully. If they are still in misery while dying, well, I'll steel myself and end their suffering.

10. If a love one is bitten, would you kill them?

Yes. Only after they died though. I'm more then certain no one wants to be chomping on someone else after death.

11. Would you have pets? (dogs, cats, ect.)

Maybe. Assuming the pet I get would be suitable for hunting and that pets don't turn into zombies , I would have to train it to hunt. Either that or allow a person in that knows how to train a dog to hunt. Otherwise no. Risk of Rabies is too high to take that chance.

 

[Shaissa]

Potentially harsh answers incoming... but keep in mind, it's a zombie apocalypse scenario. That being said, here we go!

I don't think your answers were harsh, heck I think people like you and Baseret would survive longer than me


in the end I think those like me who are more emotionally attached to things (like me) are going die first

 

[Jack's Smirking Revenge]

it's a shame this is such a good idea for a thread, because it's probably just going to end up being one of those threads where people just post a list and there's no actual discussion.

if i were in the zombie apocalypse i would go to carlisle castle. supposedly it's one of the best places in the country for such an event due to it's location allowing a good view of the surrounding area, it has big thick doors and walls so therefore is secure. it is also now (partially) a war museum, so has weapons that can be re-activated stored in there to fight with. it is quite close to a river and park, so you can plant crops and farm with relative ease, and the museum has various armoured vehicles in which help in a crisis, or if you just need to go on a supply run and there is a petrol station just down the road for fuel.

i would like to be in a semi-large group of around 20 or so. obviously there is safety in numbers in such a world and having a group of that size maximises the chances of survival, as well as having the benefit of people with a wide set of useful skills. i'm not sure how i would react to random survivors turning up at the gate of my castle. i'm naturally quite a trusting person, but i have a cynical streak and i think in a situation like that i would be inclined to believe the worst. i would probably let them in but ensure they aren't armed at any time and have them watched closely until i'm sure they can be trusted. i don't think i would want a dictatorship because it is still important to be fair to everyone in a situation like that, and i would hate to either be the one making all the decisions for everyone, or having someone make them for me.

one thing i know is that i would be incredibly pissed off if i survived for a considerable amount of time, say around a year, only be bitten at a later date. i would feel like i had wasted time doing what i had done just to be bitten.

 

[Shaissa]

if i were in the zombie apocalypse i would go to Carlisle Castle.

one thing i know is that i would be incredibly pissed off if i survived for a considerable amount of time, say around a year, only be bitten at a later date. i would feel like i had wasted time doing what i had done just to be bitten.

You bring up two very good points. I don't know much about England as far as natural disasters go, but would Carisle Castle get hit with a hurricane or something like that? I mean I don't see many (or any now that I think of it) zombie apocalypse's deal with natural disasters... I don't think hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, ect. stop because of the zombie apocalypse.

Second thing you bring up is how you would be pissed if you got bit after a year... how long would you want to live in this kind of world? Could you really adjust to this type of world? Could you survive until the end? (meaning being one of the last civilized places on earth or until some cure is found.)

 

[Jack's Smirking Revenge]

united kingdom (and indeed europe) is not really known for extreme weather like hurricanes. they do happen very rarely, but never as severe as the ones that hit the american coastlines. it's because we don't get the extreme changes in weather conditions on this side of the atlantic; it's just cold here.

i think i would like to go out in the first day or two. even if i managed to survive a week, and do something relatively important in that week, then i would be incredibly annoyed if i just went and got bitten.

 

[Harlequin]

i'm not sure how i would react to random survivors turning up at the gate of my castle. i'm naturally quite a trusting person, but i have a cynical streak and i think in a situation like that i would be inclined to believe the worst. i would probably let them in but ensure they aren't armed at any time and have them watched closely until i'm sure they can be trusted.

That would be a big problem for me too. You'd probably need to build a double entry section between the entrance and the inside to let outsiders in but keep them separate from the main area. Makes the base less vulnerable to rushing zombies whenever the front doors are opened and it means the outsiders can remain between the two doors for a day or two as a quarantine to make sure they're not infected. You can tell I've planned this out, can never be too careful.

 

[Big Casino]

I was also gunna mention a castle!!! They did a good job of keeping the English invaders out so it should work fine on zombies
I think id flee up to the highlands. They were very remote and there arent many people up there and i think the zombies would struggle on the terrain. I remember having this conversation with Kelly @Bambi and i seem to recall something about rowing boats and attics and arnold swarzanegger
Theres no guns in this country so id have to fashion my weapons the old way. Cut down some trees and make spears and all that fun stuff. Itd be a miserable life though as i love my home comforts. Ie my central heating, running water, ps3 and my guitar. Plenty whisky factories up there in the highlands though which is something to think aboot!

EDIT: aploagies for bad spelling my laptop is humped

 

[The Witch]

Here in America... we don't have many castles

Usually people would say they'd camp out in their homes and bunker down in places they know. But I'd have to pack a few needed things and throw it in our chevy and drive somewhere safer. My first place that comes to mind is a huge shopping mall. they've got the thick glass, the gates, and loads of items and foods you could survive off of. But, downside to that is everyone would head there. So instead of that, I'd go around getting things I needed (guns, clothes, food, gear, ect) and I'd head for the most secluded areas around me. I'd have to fight off the urge to head for the mammoth cave a few miles away, that to me is just a death trap for that kind of situation. Sure it has water and protection from a majority of the elements but it's also popular and well known which means many people would head there as well. So, I'm not going there either.

I'd prefer to just keep my family close and head for the deep mountains. If i had to stay in kentucky, I'd stay around where I'm at cuz of all the mountains and small caves. but if i could, i'd try and get to the deeper mountains of the rockies. out there it's all space, wild life, and greenery. if you know what to eat and how to hunt, then you're practically set for life. so I'd take the sissy's way out and camp out in the mountains where no zombies would even survive.

My kind of weapons would be the good ol' 'merican style; guns, guns, guns, and big knives! i wouldn't have the opportunity to waste my supplies on others because no one would find me so I wouldn't be faced with the "should i help or shouldn't i" question. but, if i ever did come across a few, i'd help them ofc.

that's all i can think of saying for now

 

[Jack's Smirking Revenge]

i think a good alternative would be to live up a tree. have you ever seen a zombie climb a tree?

 

[Big Casino]

It worked for Clem in the walking dead game. A tree house would feel pretty cool. Like when you played forts as a kid! I think the ultimate safe house would be a boat like a massive cruise liner. I would be the captain of course and go where i want! Off the coast of England somewhere, Im not sure where exactly but there are a load of abandoned outposts. They were built with the purpose of tackling German planes and ships in the war but were never used and now sit abandoned. That sounds like a pretty safe place!

 

[The Witch]

a tree house is actually not a bad option. you'd be up and away from zombies but what if you were surrounded by people, or if humans tried to cut it down or set it on fire out of jealousy? not to mention the size of the treehouse would be limited, which means less people if you live with a group and it also means less items/food storage. the positive though would be living in a place where you can get clean water and good food. but once again, nothing would help you if you were suddenly surrounded by thousands of zombies and had no way to get down.

a boat would be great though. especially if you were able to keep it in your control and away from zombies. you could always park that puppy and get to land for new supplies (ofc there's the whole fight against the dead when you're on a supply run but that's only half the problem) and then retreat back to your nice big boat.

unless a rogue wave decides to make you its bitch.

 

[Jack's Smirking Revenge]

i would make a tree village like the ewoks. that way everyone can live in the trees and have plenty of space. and if there was a zombie up there then you just chuck it over the side.

 

[Shaissa]

Speaking of walking dead game... Anyone wonder if a boat would work? Maybe find a small island.... I might try to flee to England... Iceland... Small, but has resources.... On top of that, could have a good enough set up...

I would try to leave the main continents... Just way too many zombies... Hawaii might work too...
Someplace far away from many people...

 

[Jack's Smirking Revenge]

england isn't as small as you think. we have a population of over 60 million. did you not see 28 days later?!

 

[Shaissa]

Actually, no.. But i figured most of the population is in London, but I also fear Tornadoes, and hurricanes... Which England doesn't get as much as most islands that can keep life and help with farming and stuff

 

[Donald Trump]

You would only be able able to travel significant distances on land and very short journeys on the water or in the air. All commercial travel would stop in the event of a zombie attack.
I would survive longer than any of you because I am better than any of you. Also there are many islands where I live that I could travel to by boat. Many of the islands have fortifications from WW2 which would come in handy. I think the inaccessibility of an island would make it better than somewhere accessible but highly fortified. Any form of defense other than short range would damage the surrounding area making it harder to live there, and most methods of defending would rely upon range.

 

[Jack's Smirking Revenge]

Best I could do would be to hole up somewhere nearby and wait for this whole thing to blow over.

 

[Bambi]

Ah yes, we were going to eat Jim when we got desperate. I was gunna row up the canal to get to you hahahaha xD

edit*

just noticed this is in costa.... Not even read the first post but ehhhh I can fashion a guess as to the question

i think we'd be generally ok here in engerland. We've got pretty solid houses, no extreme weather, it just rains a lot..... Which is wank. It'd be good for growing spuds and carrots though lol

Though knowing me, I'd end up dying in some really stupid way. I would t even get bitten. I'd probably end up doing myself some sort of dumb arse injury, getting gangrene and dying a painful death before sprouting back up as a zombie



that that is unless my plan to row up the canal to Aberdeen to meet Lewis doesn't come to fruition. And by the time I've rowed all that way, il have big Arnie arm muscles and il be able to windmil the shit out of all the zombies.

also, I reckon I'd be fairly safe on a boat as well.... Though I never put much thought into having to open loch gates.....!