Realistic zombie RP

[The Scotsman]

Me and my best ol' bud W4RL0RD conceived this roleplay about a year ago, and whilst he thought to take it to the roleplaying forums, I etched it into a relatively short film. All-in-all, his roleplay died and my film got cut for budget. Therefore, since I love this idea almost as much as my family, I shall re-create it.

Has anyone been in a zombie RP, and it bears no resemblance to realism? I can answer that for you. Yes. Hasn't anyone wondered whether mankind would really suffer as badly as depicted in the films, novels and comics? Well, I've always wondered about that, so I thought about sending the idea of to a well known author, Max Brooks or someone like that. Then I thought; who the fuck would listen to me? So a roleplay came to mind. This would've been up earlier, if it hadn't been for the downtime.

Anyway, 'nuff of my blethering.

When the zombie epidemic eventually hit the USA, people were prepared. Not only had video-games and films made them aware of what would likely happen if such a thing happened. Mankind made a valiant stand, eventually forging a front line out of the chaos. The government set up refugee centers in each state of mainland America. 48 different sites fought against the undead, holding their ground for nearly 20 years. Scientists, zoologists, socialogists, and other different kinds of scientists worked tirelessly, day after day, week after week, year after year, to find out the patterns of the zombies, their cell structure and weaknesses and to see what kind of mental and physical control the monsters had. The results were astounding, if not horrifying. The scientists found that the zombies were gaining memory, intellect and basic identification. They were also gaining getting control of their limbs, and were reaching top speeds of 15 year-old males with good physical abilities. Soon after this discovery was made, supply routes from each camp to another was cut, at the exact same moment, leaving each camp to fend for it's own. the camp's thrived, and each of them are still alive, albeit for a few small epidemics, rendering a generation useless. What did worry the camps was that a new center in Texas was forming. Built around the original Alamo, the refugees fought tooth and nail to expand their complex. Soon, a large part of the River Walk was incorporated into the camp, supplying the inhabitants with water. Despite pleas to the other camps for the camp to be united, they declined. The lone camp soon grew powerful, with deadly and powerful fighters coming in weekly. The warriors found that the government ruled the camps with an Iron Fist, and they didn't have any free will. So they left, and seeing as the rogue camp was doing so well without highly trained fighters, they thought that the camp would thrive, and expand, if they had experienced soldiers. The soldiers ranged from almost every form of militia or army known to man. One Masia tribesman had stumbled into the epidemic and arrived at the rogue camp. A whole unit of US Rangers and a a few Delta soldiers had survived. Dozens of SWAT lived there, and there was also 4 SAS soldiers, 3 SBS, 1 SEAL, and a sniper/spotter Marine team. And that only scratched the surface. Yakuza, Italian Mafia, Spetsnaz, British Commandos, Isreali commandos, Shayetet 13, and even some Gurkhas have stumbled into the camp. But as the soldiers list mounts, the civilians list exceeds any of the governments camps. Although all of these make the rogue camp a formidable enemy, they have no intention as to starting a fight. Yet, the government dont see that. They have hatched their own plan to eradicate the walking dead, and they see the lone camp as an obstacle, and if it makes any attempt to stop them or try and help them, they too will be eradicated.

What do you guys think?

I have a plan in my head, so if this get's started, I'll tell you guys like 5 or 10 pages down the line what it is.

This idea is always open to changes up until the IC starts, so feel free to post ideas, constructive criticism, or debatable points.

[ShowdownVD]

so the zombies are getting smarter? awesome. sounds like a challenge. im interested.

[The Scotsman]

Yeah, theyre adapting to the world and it's conditions. Sweet If you can think of anyboy that may be interested, tell them. I think this would be optimized for a larger crowd.

[Maktesh]

So a Land of the Dead type situation with some political intrigue and unrest? I'm ino that, it sounds cool. What roles specifically are you lookin for people to fill? Soldiers in the Texas camp?

[ShowdownVD]

Ill see what i can do i really wanna play

[orcpunx]

Hm.... I like the idea of basic intelligence. And these camps, do they offer some jobs or something and what’s the currency? Also if we cook the dead are they edible?

[Rinn]

I'm in. :-) I'm playin something ahem "unique" lol you guys might laugh actually

[Farren]

I'm interested,i may seem new but i have Rped before on other forums.

[The Scotsman]

So a Land of the Dead type situation with some political intrigue and unrest? I'm ino that, it sounds cool. What roles specifically are you lookin for people to fill? Soldiers in the Texas camp?

Surprisingly, that's a film I haven't seen. I'd be looking for anything/everything. Soldiers, civilians, kids etc.

Ill see what i can do i really wanna play

Great! Again, if you know anybody that may be interested, tell them

Hm.... I like the idea of basic intelligence. And these camps, do they offer some jobs or something and what’s the currency? Also if we cook the dead are they edible?

Yeah, there's jobs. Currency? I'm thinking a barter system, possibly a bit like Metro 2033 as well. No. Their skin and meat are rotten and diseased. Therefore, they still carry the virus.

I'm interested,i may seem new but i have Rped before on other forums.

That's fine. Just as long as you are literate and can whip up a decent sized post, without causing trouble, you'll be fine


Also, this will be ranging from mid to high Casual, with an age rating equivalent to The Walking Dead series (or more accurately, the novels. I find them slightly more... adult, although it's handled just as maturely).

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@ShowdownVD Ignore that. My brain was switched off xD

[Rinn]

My CS ;-)

Name: Jack Emris (aka Crazy Jack, aka Old man Emris, aka Captain Jack sparrow, aka Peter)

Age: 54 (feels 32)

Appearance:

Personality: Crazy, bi-polar, schiztophrenic, dementia, pretty much out right insane... but actually quite knowledgeable and helpful.

History: Ol' Jack had so many different stories about his childhood that he can't even remember which one is the truth. The most popular story is of how he grew up in a vietnamese holding camp from his awol Navy father and his vietnamese pregnant mistress. His mother died giving birth so his father took care of him while serving on a naval carrier ship. Keeping him a secret by hiding the child under his bunk bed during drills. Feeding him MRE's.

One night the janitor saw the child and took him. On the next shoreleave the janitor awol'd on a nearby dock harbor, taking the child with him. Taking refuge in a nearby isolation camp for tribal natives. Living there for 6 years of his life before the camp got overrun by mongolian rebels. The janitor (aka Reginald Johnson) barely escaped with the child in hand. Realizing how much of a burden a seven year old child was, he made his way to the closest airport and dumped the child in the food court and left.

Jack wandered around the airport for several hours before an old senile woman mistook him for her grandson named Peter. Jack went with the old lady on the plane to her homeland of Britain and stayed with her until he was 18 (the actual peter was never found and most likely still in the airport). On "Peters" 18th birthday the lady baked him a cake made with de-icing salt and abraxo cleaner (she was senile) but never actually got to eat any since her 27 cats devoured it before the birthday song was over. Later that night the lady tripped on a dead cat and broke her neck. Jack inherited a large sum of money that he spent on a plane ticket to america. A house in the poconos, and a lifetime supply of Billy Blanks Tae Bo videos. Soon after he was approached by a man who claimed was his biological father. (The Navy seal) who lived with Jack until he died of malaria two years later. Teaching Jack how to shoot and live off the land. After collecting his fathers inheritance, he bought all the seasons of Bear Grylls and Mcguyver on dvd while he scanned ebay for world war 2 memoribillia. He's been living on inheritence money ever since, surviving on wendys and budweiser while hunting squirrels in his yard for their prized furs.

Equipment:
-Jack carries his trusty ol' .357 Revolver. He "claims" he got it as standard issue for when he served in the Vietnam war. 2 boxes of ammo

-he also carries a large Bowie knife that he named "David"

-he carries a small leather bag (don't call it a purse! He will bite you) that he fills with various items he finds when he goes scavenging.

-23 small plastic ziploc bags. And 14 large zip ties, Duct tape, roll of tin foil. 50ft of heavy test fishing wire.

-a necklace with a beer can tab of the last beer he drank before the zombie apocolypse.

-he will occasionally take his Shovel he named "Dorothy" it has exactly 43 rubber bands wrapped around the handle. He says it was for every zombie he killed with Dorothy.

-old leather bomber jacket, 1964 Aviator goggles, blue jeans (slightly torn) beige work boots, a black turtleneck sweater with the neck missing/cut out.


Skills:
-firearms training from his 14 year naval career (shooting cans and bottles in his back yard)

-knowledge of homemade explosives using household kitchen materials. (He needed to keep the cats away from his garbage cans)

-extensive mechanics training with older type vehicles. (He needed to pull his alternator out of his ford every night so nobody can steal his truck)

-very resourceful with any mundane objects, often making amazing things out of nothing. (Owns every episode of Mcguyver on dvd.... but has no dvd player...)

Misc: