The Walking dead

[Chemkrafty]

If they were, they would be told from the zombies' point of view (except there is a movie coming out next year, called Warm Bodies, that is told from the zombie POV)

Ever watched "Aaah! Zombies!!"? Its a cheesy, comedic zombie film from the perspective of the zombies. Great if you like B movies.

Its a cop out, but I have no idea how I would handle things. I'd like to think I can handle the situation, survive, and all that. Even take out loved ones if necessary. However, psychologically, no one knows how they will react in these types of situations. The big talkers will be the ones crying in the closet and the quiet unassuming person will rise to the occasion. Its fun to speculate though.

As for weapons...World War Z stepped through various weapon choices. My first move will be for a good, not too heavy crowbar for hand to hand. It will NEVER break (like a bat), dull (like a sword), and it doubles as a way to break chains, open doors, etc. Heavy...but also heavy duty. A .22 rifle would make a good, fairly quiet rifle, with a .22 pistol for backup to go with the most available, lightest ammo. Plus its good for picking off squirrels and such. Remember we have to carry all this stuff in addition to other supplies. A shotgun could be useful, but last thing I want to do is rely on a firearm for close combat and run out of ammo.

I had never thought of it before, but a prison might make a good place to hole up given the space for crops and such. However, I wonder about the integrity of the fences if a large mob such as they had at the farm comes through. Would they be able to push it down or break the jury rigged wire entrance over time? They should really make that opening they found much better. As well as all the other gates leading in. Goes back to my comment of slowly killing the ones around the edge with their pokey sticks to save ammo and prevent larger infestations.

Sorry for the little novel, but I also still have issues with a zombpocolypse even occurring unless it was more along the lines of 28 days later. Those zombies scare the bejeebus outta me.

 

[GrogNerd]

---SPOILER ALERT FOR "THE MIST" MOVIE----

Andrea, Dale and Carol were all in that movie

 

[GrogNerd]

Sorry for the little novel, but I also still have issues with a zombpocolypse even occurring unless it was more along the lines of 28 days later. Those zombies scare the bejeebus outta me.

28 Days Later was more of an outbreak movie than a zombie movie

 

[Brewkowski]

Sorry for the little novel, but I also still have issues with a zombpocolypse even occurring unless it was more along the lines of 28 days later. Those zombies scare the bejeebus outta me.

I actually was talking this over after doing an early Christmas dinner with my wife's family. Her brother and I watch TWD and we got to discussing zombies and the brother in law was poking fun and laughing it all off because "that could never happen". So there we were celebrating the birth of God's human son, born to a virgin mother, later to be resurrected as the Messiah, talking about how a zombie could never happen. (Not an anti-religious rant at all, just pointing out what some might see as irony in his criticism).

 

[Brewkowski]

Andrea, Dale and Carol were all in that movie

No kidding? Wonder if they thought they'd end up in another ****ty situation?

 

[GrogNerd]

No kidding? Wonder if they thought they'd end up in another ****ty situation?

The Mist was directed by Frank Darabont, creator and original show-runner of TWD.

 

[inhousebrew]

Totally off subject here, well kind of but not really. It is about zombies. Are there any other runners reading this section? I ask because as I was getting obsessed with this show I downloaded the Zombie Run app to my phone. The premise is that you are a anonymous person who arrived at a city (kind of like the one run by the Gov) in a post-zombie apocalyptic world and your job is to run outside of the complex and grab items like batteries, medical supplies, food, clothing, ect. A bit like Glen I guess.

So, you run out and set your phone to GPS tracking and there are little bits of story line that come through your headphones telling you what you're doing, what you're looking for or just random conversation with the operator who is controlling your headset and directing you. When those brief bits of story are over the app shuffles through any music uploaded to your phone before coming back to the story. Missions are about a half hour long give or take and you need to collect supplies to build up your fortress.

There is even a zombie chase mode which random tells you during a song that zombies are coming: 100 meters, 66 meters, 22 meters..... You need to speed up significantly to outrun them. Unfortunately if you get caught you don't you don't die and have to try again because you can drop some items to distract them or something. It's kinda cool. Kinda lame. But I like it. Has been keeping me running lately.

 

[GrogNerd]

It's kinda cool. Kinda lame. But I like it. Has been keeping me running lately.

keeps your mind off the tedium of just running and the fact that you're not brewing or thinking about brewing or reading about brewing or thinking about reading about brewing

or the fact that we have what? another 2 months before the mid-season premiere of TWD

 

[dudius]

Totally off subject here, well kind of but not really. It is about zombies. Are there any other runners reading this section? I ask because as I was getting obsessed with this show I downloaded the Zombie Run app to my phone.

Which developer made this app? And what phone do you use? I searched it on the Google Play store and found a few similar names. One seemed like the same app as you mentioned but reviews say the audio doesn't work on their android phones.

 

[45_70sharps]

So since the walking dead is off the air until February, figured I'd ask if any of you watch Grimm?

 

[Reno_eNVy]

So since the walking dead is off the air until February, figured I'd ask if any of you watch Grimm?

Hell yeah! Actually I'm staying in Portland for work and I was exploring the area and turned onto Monroe St. I geeked out a little bit

 

[GrogNerd]

the BigHair and I watch Grimm

Monroe steals the show and we laugh at how Sgt Wu walks like he's got no bones in his arms

 

[Reno_eNVy]

So who's hotter, Juliette or Rosalee? I say the latter.

 

[inhousebrew]

Which developer made this app? And what phone do you use? I searched it on the Google Play store and found a few similar names. One seemed like the same app as you mentioned but reviews say the audio doesn't work on their android phones.

I have the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze and it works well for me. I think I got it through Google Play but here's a link to the website https://www.zombiesrungame.com/

I should probably go out on a mission later today. Been pounding back beers and winter food.

 

[GrogNerd]

So who's hotter, Juliette or Rosalee? I say the latter.

definitely Rosalee.

Juliette is just kinda freaky-looking. had some work done and it went bad or something

 

[45_70sharps]

So who's hotter, Juliette or Rosalee? I say the latter.

Roaalee without a doubt!
I agree that Juliette looks kind of freeky.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

About 5% on topic. I like Face Off.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

So who's hotter, Juliette or Rosalee? I say the latter.

Juliette is funny looking and annoying. I hope the wolves kill her, or the zombies get her in a cross over show?

 

[45_70sharps]

Juliette is funny looking and annoying. I hope the wolves kill her, or the zombies get her in a cross over show?

A crossover could be cool.
Nick has a crossbow and various skull crushing weapons.
Monroe is pretty mild manured but can kick ass.
I think they would do well.
Besides, Portland zombies would be yuppies and hang out at Starbucks and improv theaters. Easy targets in their Birkenstocks.

 

[huntingohio]

For you shooters out there... I realize I am more frail than Rick is... but something is off. Last time I fired a 44 (10 years ago) I had to fire it two handed to get any sort of accuracy. In fact, one handed it almost dropped out of my hand. Rick has been firing that Crowd Pleaser one handed, walking, and hitting kill shots the whole time.

Perhaps he is just a better shot than I...

Ricks gun is a colt python, its a 357 magnum. Its considerably lighter and has less recoil. It can also be loaded with 38 specails, and in a big gun like that 38's have next to no recoil and imo or ime 38 ammo is more common than the magnum ammo to find even my tiny local gas station sells 38 ammo.
The anaconda is colts 44 that looks like ricks gun, but subtle differences tell me its not an anaconda [and twd prop guy called it a python]


Is anyone else stoked that WWZ is being made into a movie? I read the book forever ago, youtube even has the audiobook on there for the non readers.

 

[cheezydemon3]

Been away! Netflix kept me 1 season behind.

Roku came in the mail today........I will be caught up soon!!!! This is the future my friends. CABLE IS DEAD, it just doesn't know it.
it won't get back up.

 

[inhousebrew]

The Roku box is awesome! We have the cheapest one though and have some issues with the wireless. Occasionally it cuts out after watching a show and we have to turn it off to reconnect. Other than that it's awesome! We have Netflix and Hulu plus.

 

[HoppyDaze]

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[BigPicture]

You guys keep me in-the-know!

I had no idea The Walking Dead was good! I didn't know anything about Wet Shaving! Fantastic Homebrew recipes. Etc. I love it! Netflix streaming, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, now Roku!!!!!!!!!

It never ends.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

I stand corrected on Rick's gun.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

You guys keep me in-the-know!

I had no idea The Walking Dead was good! I didn't know anything about Wet Shaving! Fantastic Homebrew recipes. Etc. I love it! Netflix streaming, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, now Roku!!!!!!!!!

It never ends.

RCA is cheaper than Roku though.

 

[dudius]

RCA is cheaper than Roku though.

Or you could use your smartphone or computer, which everyone on the forums seems to have my LG Thrill has a mini HDMI port and supports 1080p output. But my computer already uses my TV as its monitor

 

[emjay]

I tried to get my wife to watch it, but it just happened to be the scene in the first season with the legless zombie crawling after Rick in the park. That pretty much sealed the deal for her not watching it.

Really? That may be what sealed the deal for me to watch it. When Rick comes back and says, "I'm sorry this has happened to you," still is one of my favorite scenes.

Speaking of favorites, my two favorite characters are still alive so I'm happy. Unfortunately, the last few episodes have been kind of precarious for them (Glen and Darryl), so who knows if that will remain the fact much longer...

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Yup

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

I have to agree on the Daryl thing. He is a character they just can't afford to kill. Glen is the same for me, but the producers maybe wouldn't see it that way.

The important thing is that the characters are NOT safe, even the important ones. It's like watching football. I mean soccer, not that gridiron crap. If the best player gets injured or leaves, you still have to watch, but it's just not the same any more.