Three weapons of choice against zombies

Partizan · Sep 12, 2008, 08:29 AM

Let's say you find yourself in a situation surrounded by zombies (in a mall, a city or an island) and you can choose between three weapons to repel them. Also the zombies are slow (like in early Romero movies)

You have to choose wisely (for example: a minigun is a good defensive weapon, but it's heavy and you're not in a military base, so you wouldn't have enough ammo

Also, try to describe any passive defensive utilities you would use (armor, helmets...)

I'd go for a

1. katana (easy to use, and good for chopping zombie heads)
2. few doses of deodorant + a lighter (I'd burn a few, and they'd surely die smelling nice)
3. for a ranged weapon I would use a paintball gun, with bullets full of acid

I'd be wearing my camouflage uniform (I normally use for paintball), backpack full of candy, soda and ammunition, swiss army knife (for opening cans of food), sunglasses (gotta look good when chopping zombies) and a "Boom head-shot" T-shirt.

P.S. Yeah, currently bored at work.

cozumel · Sep 12, 2008, 01:03 PM

I'd just move my beach party to a desolate and isolated island in the tropics and wait for evrything to blow over. Unless zombies can fly or are able to captain an ocean going vessel I would be safe. And chilled.

Vikingod · Sep 12, 2008, 01:43 PM

Well, I'd be the guy in a suit (there's always one, right?). I'd maybe want a decent pair of gym shoes though, but it's probably not necessary considering their speed.

Weapons: A shot gun with unlimited deer slugs, A crow-bar (or maybe a ball bat with a nail in it), and last but not least, a .45 (chrome w/ extended barrel). If there is anything that Resident Evil taught us it's that a .45 is best for taking out zombies.

cozumel · Sep 12, 2008, 02:27 PM

Are these mobile and agile zombies like in Resident Evil or the slow and ponderous zombies depicted in most other films?

**temeteus82** · Sep 12, 2008, 02:30 PM

Hey how many of you have played Doom 1/2/3?? Chainsaw is the only way to deal whit those nasty zombies.

**Mousey** · Sep 12, 2008, 02:37 PM

My first choice would be a crowbar probably (a la gordan freeman). That way you can smash it down into the skull and cause some severe cranial damage which should with any luck in capacitate them, and if that fails you can smash it down into the throat and probably slice a few arteries.

Second would be a Katana, useful for the seperation of heads from necks which should stop a zombie dead if you'll excuse the god awful pun.

Ranged weapons wouldn't do crap all because it's the pain that incapacitates a human once they've been shot, since zombies are already dead i highly doubt they'd feel pain which renders not only ranged but blunt weapons useless.
But if pressed i'd go for a sniper rifle, gives you something to entertain yourself with while you're waiting for rescue on the roof. Watch dawn of the dead and you'll get the idea lol.

As for equipment i'd be wearing light weight clothing that i normally wear for Parkour training, that way should the need come to run, i can surpass my obstacles without being restricted by my clothing.
I'd also have a light weight backpack with some food and plenty to drink, and possibly a seath for my katana

Oh, and definately my sansa. There's nothing quite like freerunning to your own soundtrack, i could guess it's the same for anhiliating some zombies lol

***craig5320*** · Sep 12, 2008, 04:42 PM

1. Table Tennis Bat
2. Paper Clip
3. A Biro

... oh yes. I'm that good.

cozumel · Sep 12, 2008, 04:45 PM

Whenever I've been to Manchester I've also wondered why everyone tends to carry a table tennis bat, paper clip and biro wherever they go. Now perhaps, I understand why.

Vikingod · Sep 12, 2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig5320

1. Table Tennis Bat
2. Paper Clip
3. A Biro

... oh yes. I'm that good.

Wow, you are tough.

I call dibs on killing Craig when he joins the zombie hord!

**Mousey** · Sep 12, 2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vikingod

Wow, you are tough.

I call dibs on killing Craig when he joins the zombie hord!

*Hands Vikingod his Katana*

cozumel · Sep 12, 2008, 05:15 PM

And once Vikingod has 'taken care' of Craig, who is but a distant and faint memory, I have first dibs on his QX6700. That would be a nice little upgrade. Maybe also his Raptor and Seagates too

**Mousey** · Sep 12, 2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozumel

And once Vikingod has 'taken care' of Craig, who is but a distant and faint memory, I have first dibs on his QX6700. That would be a nice little upgrade. Maybe also his Raptor and Seagates too

Dibs on his monitor

**temeteus82** · Sep 12, 2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozumel

And once Vikingod has 'taken care' of Craig, who is but a distant and faint memory, I have first dibs on his QX6700. That would be a nice little upgrade. Maybe also his Raptor and Seagates too

Sorry to inform you that I'm the first in the line when it comes to Craig's rig

cozumel · Sep 12, 2008, 05:29 PM

I might accidentally...cough...mistake you...cough...for a zombie. No option but to 'take you out'. Sorry dude. Survival of the fittest and all that

**temeteus82** · Sep 12, 2008, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozumel

I might accidentally...cough...mistake you...cough...for a zombie. No option but to 'take you out'. Sorry dude. Survival of the fittest and all that

I see that you didn't know that I have personal force field around me, like in the Star Trek

cozumel · Sep 12, 2008, 05:38 PM

I think I should inform you that I naturally exist within fluidic space in another dimension and am more commonly known as species 8472. We are the only species from which the the Borg have retreated. Your forcefield is inconsequential. Your defences have been probed and are insufficient. Resistance is truly futile. The weak shall perish.

**temeteus82** · Sep 12, 2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozumel

I think I should inform you that I naturally exist within fluidic space in another dimension and am more commonly known as species 8472. We are the only species from which the the Borg have retreated. Your forcefield is inconsequential. Your defences have been probed and are insufficient. Resistance is truly futile. The weak shall perish.

*sigh* I have all the data from the Doc so I have Borg nanoprobes inside my system to protect me

cozumel · Sep 12, 2008, 05:43 PM

**whimper**

Bletch UK · Sep 12, 2008, 05:43 PM

Sniper rifle
Lawnmower
Nail gun (F.E.A.R.)

No armour

Vikingod · Sep 12, 2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by temeteus82

*sigh* I have all the data from the Doc so I have Borg nanoprobes inside my system to protect me

All right guys, enough of the crazy talk, back to the serious zombie discussion.

Mr cairo · Sep 12, 2008, 06:06 PM

A Baseball Bat , A Samurai Sword and my Boomstick ..

to quote

This... is my boomstick! The twelve-gauge double-barreled Remington. S-Mart's top of the line. You can find this in the sporting goods department. That's right, this sweet baby was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Retails for about a hundred and nine, ninety five. It's got a walnut stock, cobalt blue steel, and a hair trigger. That's right. Shop smart. Shop S-Mart. You got that

RoyBatty · Sep 12, 2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bletch UK

Lawnmower

Now that is an ultimate weapon

(For those who don't know: Watch this *gore warning*

)

Chainsaw or sawed-off would be good too.

**Mousey** · Sep 12, 2008, 09:58 PM

Haha that looks like a quality movie, might have to go watch it.
I reckon my equipment should last me a few days in a mall over-run with zombies :P

Sep 12, 2008, 08:29 AM	#1
Partizan Fun loving criminal Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Slovenia Posts: 1,182 Rep Power: 62 System Specs	Three weapons of choice against zombies Let's say you find yourself in a situation surrounded by zombies (in a mall, a city or an island) and you can choose between three weapons to repel them. Also the zombies are slow (like in early Romero movies) You have to choose wisely (for example: a minigun is a good defensive weapon, but it's heavy and you're not in a military base, so you wouldn't have enough ammo Also, try to describe any passive defensive utilities you would use (armor, helmets...) I'd go for a 1. katana (easy to use, and good for chopping zombie heads) 2. few doses of deodorant + a lighter (I'd burn a few, and they'd surely die smelling nice) 3. for a ranged weapon I would use a paintball gun, with bullets full of acid I'd be wearing my camouflage uniform (I normally use for paintball), backpack full of candy, soda and ammunition, swiss army knife (for opening cans of food), sunglasses (gotta look good when chopping zombies) and a "Boom head-shot" T-shirt. P.S. Yeah, currently bored at work. __________________ Live and let live!

Sep 12, 2008, 01:03 PM	#2
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	I'd just move my beach party to a desolate and isolated island in the tropics and wait for evrything to blow over. Unless zombies can fly or are able to captain an ocean going vessel I would be safe. And chilled. __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Sep 12, 2008, 02:27 PM	#4
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	Are these mobile and agile zombies like in Resident Evil or the slow and ponderous zombies depicted in most other films? __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Sep 12, 2008, 02:37 PM	#6
Mousey Synth's Long Lost Bro Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Web Design Hell Posts: 7,189 Rep Power: 245 System Specs	My first choice would be a crowbar probably (a la gordan freeman). That way you can smash it down into the skull and cause some severe cranial damage which should with any luck in capacitate them, and if that fails you can smash it down into the throat and probably slice a few arteries. Second would be a Katana, useful for the seperation of heads from necks which should stop a zombie dead if you'll excuse the god awful pun. Ranged weapons wouldn't do crap all because it's the pain that incapacitates a human once they've been shot, since zombies are already dead i highly doubt they'd feel pain which renders not only ranged but blunt weapons useless. But if pressed i'd go for a sniper rifle, gives you something to entertain yourself with while you're waiting for rescue on the roof. Watch dawn of the dead and you'll get the idea lol. As for equipment i'd be wearing light weight clothing that i normally wear for Parkour training, that way should the need come to run, i can surpass my obstacles without being restricted by my clothing. I'd also have a light weight backpack with some food and plenty to drink, and possibly a seath for my katana Oh, and definately my sansa. There's nothing quite like freerunning to your own soundtrack, i could guess it's the same for anhiliating some zombies lol __________________ Last edited by Mousey; Sep 12, 2008 at 02:43 PM.

Sep 12, 2008, 04:42 PM	#7
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Sep 12, 2008, 01:43 PM	#3
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Well, I'd be the guy in a suit (there's always one, right?). I'd maybe want a decent pair of gym shoes though, but it's probably not necessary considering their speed. Weapons: A shot gun with unlimited deer slugs, A crow-bar (or maybe a ball bat with a nail in it), and last but not least, a .45 (chrome w/ extended barrel). If there is anything that Resident Evil taught us it's that a .45 is best for taking out zombies.

Sep 12, 2008, 04:45 PM	#8
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	Whenever I've been to Manchester I've also wondered why everyone tends to carry a table tennis bat, paper clip and biro wherever they go. Now perhaps, I understand why. __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Sep 12, 2008, 05:15 PM	#11
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	And once Vikingod has 'taken care' of Craig, who is but a distant and faint memory, I have first dibs on his QX6700. That would be a nice little upgrade. Maybe also his Raptor and Seagates too __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Sep 12, 2008, 05:29 PM	#14
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	I might accidentally...cough...mistake you...cough...for a zombie. No option but to 'take you out'. Sorry dude. Survival of the fittest and all that __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Sep 12, 2008, 05:38 PM	#16
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	I think I should inform you that I naturally exist within fluidic space in another dimension and am more commonly known as species 8472. We are the only species from which the the Borg have retreated. Your forcefield is inconsequential. Your defences have been probed and are insufficient. Resistance is truly futile. The weak shall perish. __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Sep 12, 2008, 05:43 PM	#18
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	whimper __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Sep 12, 2008, 05:43 PM	#19
Bletch UK DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Sniper rifle Lawnmower Nail gun (F.E.A.R.) No armour

Sep 12, 2008, 06:06 PM	#21
Mr cairo F0rum For Humans Only Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Slightly to the left Posts: 1,780 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	A Baseball Bat , A Samurai Sword and my Boomstick .. to quote This... is my boomstick! The twelve-gauge double-barreled Remington. S-Mart's top of the line. You can find this in the sporting goods department. That's right, this sweet baby was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Retails for about a hundred and nine, ninety five. It's got a walnut stock, cobalt blue steel, and a hair trigger. That's right. Shop smart. Shop S-Mart. You got that __________________ *Please consider Sponsoring my wife for the race for life*

Sep 12, 2008, 09:58 PM	#23
Mousey Synth's Long Lost Bro Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Web Design Hell Posts: 7,189 Rep Power: 245 System Specs	Haha that looks like a quality movie, might have to go watch it. I reckon my equipment should last me a few days in a mall over-run with zombies :P __________________