Originally posted by zopzopLucille is the only 'unbreakable' item in this thread. That is to say: she won't break by hitting Walkers/people repeatedly, like she did in the latest issue of TWD.
Wait, can our weapon break?
That said, given the abuse the other weapons have endured in the comics/show, you'd have to be a complete idiot to break any of them.
Originally posted by Galan007
Any particular reason(s) why you'd select Lucille, Sin?
I know myself that's y. Im a melee fighter. So only the sword or bat would suit me. But there are other reasons. I'm near-sighted and require glasses and although Im not blind Im not a great shot at night. So that rules out the revolver. Also although Ricks sidearm has some serious stopping power it's way too loud. If you've ever shot a weapon in the dead of night you'd know you could be heard for miles. Not sure a single female in the ATL should be alerting the populace that's she's hanging out. The you have Darryls' bow, which is excellent but I'm only remotely familiar with it. I also don't have the arm strength to struggle with the draw weight. His bow looks like the draw strength ranges from 150 to 200. I'm not weak but I'm not in shape for that either. Plus like I said before I'm a lousy shot at night. In addition to that it's also heavy and rather unwieldy. Then there's the riot gear and sure...im confident in my survival skills to know that I could live a long time in that suit but what's the fun in being in a Zombie Apocalypse without bashing a few skulls,
So that leaves Lucille and the sword. The sword is cool but unrealistic..a zombie has no nervouse system. If I stab a zombie in the chest its gonna keep coming forward till it reaches the hilt then bye bye Sin. Id rather have a spear than a sword personally but you gave a short list.
Moving on the only intelligent answer is Lucille. Blunt force to the skull it the fastest most effective way to drop the undead. Anyone who chooses otherwise would meet their end.
Good thread though
Originally posted by Galan007
Thanks for the detailed response -- you put a lot of thought into it. 👆I intentionally kept the list short. I only wanted one slicing weapon, one blunt weapon, one firearm, etc. for you guys to choose from. That way everyone's selection had to be concise from the get-go.
No problem. I'm a zombie fanatic so I love chatting about the genre. One thing that could help alleviate the lack of body armor is heavy denim or leather. It may not be as efficient as riot gear but a lone Roamer isn't biting through that.
I kinda wish you didn't limit it to Walking Dead either. I was discussing a scenario with a friend about World War Z zombies who seem like light speedsters and those more lifelike ones from I Am Legend which displayed intelligence but hated sunlight. Could add for some tricky (yet fun) scenarios.
Originally posted by Flyattractor
[b]Does the sword keep its Anime Magical Cut thru Anything power like it does on the show? [/B]
in Michonnes defense she always (generally) uses her sword to decapitate..which I wouldn't suspect is hard since their bones should be rather brittle and she's proficient with it. the average joe though would probably get it stuck somewhere no matter how sharp it is
Originally posted by Flyattractor
[b]But this is silly TV Logic/Reality we talking bout. In those all swords are LIGHTSABERS! [/B]
it's actually not that far from reality. Swords are great weapons for beheading. Back in olden times it was a measure of skill to a smithy who could produce a blade capable of decapitation in one stroke. Katanas are good because the top of the line ones are made with the best steal and are hand forged. A good two handed European sword would do the trick easily as well. Also mind you Zombies aren't as durable a people..no healty tissue or layers of subcutaneous fat. just dead tissue and brittle bones
Originally posted by Sin I AMYeah but i rather have a Katana about half the weight of greatsword or longsword so you can preserve some stamina
it's actually not that far from reality. Swords are great weapons for beheading. Back in olden times it was a measure of skill to a smithy who could produce a blade capable of decapitation in one stroke. Katanas are good because the top of the line ones are made with the best steal and are hand forged. A good two handed European sword would do the trick easily as well. Also mind you Zombies aren't as durable a people..no healty tissue or layers of subcutaneous fat. just dead tissue and brittle bones
Originally posted by Khazra Reborn
I have no idea. I just thought the metal was considered poor quality compared to what most European blacksmiths used at the time. Hence, the folding.Not that it matters at any rate, I don't want to derail the thread.
well the process is different in order to make the blade curved. but steel is steel I suppose
Re: You vs. The Zombie Scourge... Choose Your Weapon!!!
Originally posted by Galan007Just as the Walker outbreak reaches its crescendo in The Walking Dead-Universe, you are dropped right in the middle of Atlanta. You must pick one weapon... and one weapon only... To defend yourself from Walkers(and other people) for the rest of your life. Once you have chosen, your decision is final.
Weapon 01 - Michonne's Katanna:
*It keeps a razor-sharp edge indefinitely.
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Weapon 02 - Daryl's Crossbow:
*Unlimited arrows.
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Weapon 03 - Negan's Bat (Lucille):
*She cannot break.
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Weapon 04 - Rick's Colt Python:
*You are allotted 30 bullets per day. There is no 'rollover' -- ie. you cannot stock more bullets than your daily allotment.
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Weapon 05 - Glenn's Riot Gear:
*Full set of armor + Riot Shield. Nothing else.
[b]STIPS:
*Again: You cannot use ANY other manner of weapon for offensive or defensive purposes, ever -- not even a rock off the ground.
*If you make it out of Atlanta alive, you then have to survive as long as you can with the weapon you have selected.What is your choice? 😈 [/B]
Tough choices...
I personally would absolutely avoid melee combat with a walker at all costs...
Just think about it; with there being no PIS, a single screw up dooms you...
If a walker moves a bit faster than you expect (or makes an unexpected lurch in close quarters combat), you get bitten or scratched...
As a result, I am taking Ricks gun...
It can be intimidating against the living and as long as my aim is good, I can take a walker out at a safe distance...
And it has the additional benefit of being much better than a crossbow against crowds and be concealed much easier than a crossbow...
Colt.
As soon as it starts, I commit suicide 👆
But in all seriousness, Lucille. Swords require more finesse than people realise - there's a reason peasants in the middle ages used maces.
I can shoot fairly well, but not well enough to choose the ranged weapons.
The riot gear is good, but its heavy. And hot to wear. Sooner or later, I will get run down by zombies, and torn apart.
I'd still need a fair amount of force to slice necks/take off limbs, and that's assuming I swing at the joints correctly. Otherwise, hacking through bone is time consuming and energy consuming.
A bat is way easier. Plus, I can use it to bash through windows etc.
Originally posted by FlyattractorThese ARE the weapons from the comic/show.
[b]Does the sword keep its Anime Magical Cut thru Anything power like it does on the show? [/B]
Originally posted by Khazra RebornJapanese steel is considered top quality -- that's one of the reasons why the Samurai /w/ their Katanas were so dominate.
I thought katanas are made with shat metal, hence why they need to be folded so many times when they're being forged.
But tbf, we don't know what Michonne's Katana is composed of, so it doesn't really matter... /shrug
Originally posted by TheLordofMurderYou think 30 bullets a day would be enough to survive on indefinitely? I mean, if you run out, you're pretty much f*cked.
Tough choices...I personally would absolutely avoid melee combat with a walker at all costs...
Just think about it; with there being no PIS, a single screw up dooms you...
If a walker moves a bit faster than you expect (or makes an unexpected lurch in close quarters combat), you get bitten or scratched...
As a result, I am taking Ricks gun...
It can be intimidating against the living and as long as my aim is good, I can take a walker out at a safe distance...
And it has the additional benefit of being much better than a crossbow against crowds and be concealed much easier than a crossbow...