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Gunslinger,

It takes a while to level up when you first start the game. Hitting barricades is a horrible way to gain XP. Better methods are killing humans (and zombies that have been revivified) and using first aid kits to heal when you are revivified.

Once we break into a building and wound a lot of humans, the more experienced zombies usually drag wounded humans out into the street where the less experienced zombies can finish them off to gain XP. We just need to crack open a nice building.

 JB wrote:
Gunslinger,

It takes a while to level up when you first start the game. Hitting barricades is a horrible way to gain XP. Better methods are killing humans (and zombies that have been revivified) and using first aid kits to heal when you are revivified.

Once we break into a building and wound a lot of humans, the more experienced zombies usually drag wounded humans out into the street where the less experienced zombies can finish them off to gain XP. We just need to crack open a nice building.

I had no illusions it would take a while, but that is good to know. Is there a way to tell who is/isn't a revivified human? A notice colors on names but I'm still sorting through the controls. Is it taboo to kill a zombie not in our crew?

Kill all humans. We don't have any protected PKers.

Revivified zombies become human. All zombies in your contact list that become human will appear in game as just another human, but their name is visible so you will know them once you learn everyone's name. A list of profile links and in game names is in the first post of this thread. I use the color settings in game to help me with rapid identification of fellow horde members, allies, and our opposing human groups: MDK, MERCY, and TSI.

I don't kill other zombies unless they are attacking us. Keep in mind that some of our more comedic members like to punch or claw other members when they meet them in game. If they hit you once, it's not an attempt to kill you.

 JB wrote:
Kill all humans. We don't have any protected PKers.

Revivified zombies become human. All zombies in your contact list that become human will appear in game as just another human, but their name is visible so you will know them once you learn everyone's name. A list of profile links and in game names is in the first post of this thread. I use the color settings in game to help me with rapid identification of fellow horde members, allies, and our opposing human groups: MDK, MERCY, and TSI.

I don't kill other zombies unless they are attacking us. Keep in mind that some of our more comedic members like to punch or claw other members when they meet them in game. If they hit you once, it's not an attempt to kill you.

*cough*Kronk*cough*

Yeah, that Sucker's got it coming.

Bring it!

I don't bite. I do punch, but I can't help it. Before becoming a zombie, I was a cow knocker.

From that quote I don't see how you can get that it's directed at survivors. He says, "at the other end of the scale". It applies to both sides. The fact is, BB4 attracts players to play as a zombie and kills loads of survivors which makes even more zombies until the suburbs can sort themselves out and get everyone revived. Even if there isn't a locational device BB4 obviously has an effect on the balancing, I don't see how that can be disputed.

I'm not complaining though, it's a great game mechanic and I've enjoyed the ups and downs from both sides of the fence over the years. Likewise BB4 is a huge amount of fun and I'll consider joining again next time.

Sign me up...
Alfndrate - http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=2081425

Why do survivors have to be such fun sponges?
We give the a bit of trouble and they assume we're cheating?

 Alfndrate wrote:
Sign me up...
Alfndrate - http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=2081425

Added to my contact list! Punches inbound!

I shambled from Spracklingbank and just got to the Junkyard in Vinetown.

 Alfndrate wrote:
I shambled from Spracklingbank and just got to the Junkyard in Vinetown.

Sweet. There are a couple of junk yards, but no big deal. Some of us hang out in the Shyar Cinema in the far NE corner and make raids into the mall or cathedral or any target of opportunity. Welcome! Punch Sabus Jebus once whenever you see him! He likes it.

 kronk wrote:

 Alfndrate wrote:
I shambled from Spracklingbank and just got to the Junkyard in Vinetown.

Sweet. There are a couple of junk yards, but no big deal. Some of us hang out in the Shyar Cinema in the far NE corner and make raids into the mall or cathedral or any target of opportunity. Welcome! Punch Sabus Jebus once whenever you see him! He likes it.

Sorry, the Junkyard at like 86,60... 5 or 6 blocks east of the cinema.

I decided to join the game. On my way to Vineyard now.

The character is named lumpsneeze
http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=2140220

That should be my profile. I set my group to The Nurglings.

Good hustle Dakkanaughts.

Gelasius at VSB-1.

Thanks for the interesting post, JB, much appreciated.


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Gelasius is rammed with MDK members btw, and presents a prime target.

Welcome back Alf! Welcome to the horde, Sparky!

The first post in the thread has all of the important information...other than keeping an eye on Kronk and Jihadin.

JustDave, I'll take a few swings at Gelasius. The way hit rates are right now, we're gonna need reinforcements...and alcohol.

NW mall is at lightly -2 if anyone wants to finish the job?

Mitchem Mall NW is OPEN!!!!

20+ harmans inside

I will head over to Gel after my lunch break as I only have 2 AP

 Alfndrate wrote:
I will head over to Gel after my lunch break as I only have 2 AP

You might as well camp in Shyar instead, if you have no AP: that'd be my advice...

Gel is closer than Shayr , but I'll make for that way anyways.

You are inside Mitchem Mall. Trails of looted debris litter the floors and escalators. The doors to the street have been left wide open. Also here are Medora Callan (60HP), Peter' Jackson (50HP), Jacie Johnson (60HP), Mimi Plastique (60HP), Valentino Rossi (60HP), Riku Haruno (60HP), Hunter5988 (60HP), Gravisdivad (60HP), daaad123 (60HP), Hannah Elgen (60HP), dip4 (58HP), Syrius H Kumquat (60HP), Spartan91 (60HP), TheOdyssey (60HP), Ren Harris (60HP), Mick McManix (60HP), jarhead1991 (60HP), Shadowblaze5 (60HP) and WalkingMedKit (60HP).

Somebody has spraypainted Scones Yes, Spam No onto a wall.

Jebus....41AP to get it down from QSB

You are inside Mitchem Mall. Trails of looted debris litter the floors and escalators. The building has been extremely heavily barricaded. Also here are cpl johanson (60HP), broker (60HP), Creepy Cripple (60HP) and Urist McDagger (60HP).

A portable generator has been set up here. It is running, and powering a radio transmitter that's currently set to 26.34 MHz.

Somebody has spraypainted Join the ACC! http://tinyurl.com/np23ush onto a wall.

You are inside Mitchem Mall. Trails of looted debris litter the floors and escalators. The building has been extremely heavily barricaded. Also here are Cottage Cheese (60HP), Johnny Gosch (60HP), Eugene the Zombie (60HP) and Monsignor Burke (60HP).

A portable generator has been set up here. It is running low on fuel, and powering a radio transmitter that's currently set to 26.34 MHz.

Somebody has spraypainted Join the ACC! http://tinyurl.com/np23ush onto a wall.

You make your way through the building.

You are inside Mitchem Mall. Trails of looted debris litter the floors and escalators. The floor is flecked with fresh blood. The building has been extremely heavily barricaded. Also here are Balricaso (60HP) and Tank Abbott (60HP).

A portable generator has been set up here. It is running, and powering a radio transmitter that's currently set to 26.34 MHz. The food court has been decorated with a fish skeleton.

Somebody has spraypainted Welcome to the Scone Store! onto a wall.

Get in THERE

I'm napping. Quiet down!

I mean, "Mrrrh!"

Went one man wrecking crew. Brought the Mall NE from EHB to LB. If someone can polish it, the 18 of us can pile in

Just opened up Mitchem Mall--tons of humans inside

We're down to doors! I just can't open them! RING THE DINNER BELL BOYS!

Door is open


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Come on People....Azzoles and elbows....move on in.....

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"THROW IN THE KRONK GRENADE!!!"........wait......GGGAAAUUUHHHH GGEEEII MAH MMOOAANNN KKKKRROOOO FFFFUUUUUUBBOOOMMMMM

MDK finally launched their counter-attack to take back Shyar.

You are at the Bhore Monument, a granite statue of a man with a book surrounded by grass.

Somebody has spraypainted Bore into me said the whore onto the monument.

There is another zombie from your horde here. It's terriblehorus.

There is a dead body here.

You maul AndrewR for 3 damage, and grab hold of their blood-smeared pendant necklace. They die.

Whew...time almost ran out on me for a kill....A kill a day keep the syringes away

Ugh,,,,Shyar eh....I say switch to a factory....blockade the gas lol