Fort Zombie Ativador Download [portable Edition]: Survive the Undead Apocalypse in this Indie RPG
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- Aug 20, 2023
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There has been a great deal of debate in zombie survival communities regarding what is the most useful form of transportation in a zombie apocalypse. Some, such as Max Brooks, argue against the use of motorized vehicles, citing fuel and maneuverability as concerns, and believe that travel on foot or by bicycle is the best option. Others take comfort in the protection and capability that trucks and other large vehicles provide. Still others have argued in favor of the horse as the best method of transportation. This page will go over the various methods of transportation that will be available in the event of zombie related civil unrest. There are a number of different types of vehicles, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The feasibility or wisdom of traveling depends on many factors unique to one's scenario.
Fort Zombie Ativador Download [portable Edition]
Some say they're useless, but you can use them in some ways. The main attribute of the sports car is its speed, something that won't be very important in a zombie apocalypse. In addition, most of them gulp down lots of gas, they are usually complicated to maintain, they're usually not very reliable, and due to their large engines and small bodies, they have little room for cargo, and all need high octane premium fuel to run properly. They can be used for road blocks and scrap. Examples include the Ford GT40, the Chevrolet Corvette, the Dodge Viper, and almost anything made by Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, or Pagani. If desired, carry one in an 18-wheeler if you can. Stashing one of these cars as a last ditch escape plan from a fortified area in case of being overrun by zombies or bandits might save your life. If you live in a very lowly populated area and can carry lots of fuel in the passenger seat, then you might be able to use one. For example, a reliable, durable sports car such as a BMW M3 or M4 could be used (17/24 mpg), or a less durable Corvette Stingray (17/29 mpg- avoid the supercharged models). All in all though, more durable, useful vehicles could be used with the same or better mileage. High performance and luxury sports cars should be avoided.
The only reason that these vehicles ever became popular was because they held more people than their pickup brethren and gas used to be cheap. Thanks to the spike in prices over the years, few people are buying them anymore, although there has been a resurgence with today's lower gas prices. This should tell you something about the gas mileage of these things. Fuel economy is more or less the same as their pickup truck counterparts, possibly worse due to the weight of the extended roof and interior. Most of these vehicles are absolutely gargantuan (same as the pickups). Finally, some of the larger examples, even those sold under entry-level marquees like Ford and Chevrolet, can be filled with the same kind of high-maintenance electronics that luxury cars have. On the upside, they can usually do everything that their pick-up counterparts can do, and hold more people while doing it. Still though, the bottom line is: If you're going to use one of these, make sure you choose very, very wisely. Don't go for luxury like big engines or low profile tire tread. Looks for utility such as 4X4 systems, interior space, towing, ground clearance, etc. A suggestion would be a Jeep Commander or Z71 (A.K.A offroad) edition Chevrolet Tahoe. Examples include the Chevrolet Suburban/ GMC Yukon XL (15/ 22 RWD, 15/21 4WD), the Ford Excursion and Expedition (13/ 18 4X4, 14/ 20 RWD), the Lincon Navigator (13/18 AWD, 14/20 RWD) the Hummer H2 (12/17) and H3 (14/ 18), the Cadillac Escalade (15/ 21, AWD), the Nissan Armada (12/ 18), The Infiniti QX80 (14/20, 4X4), the GMC Yukon/ Chevrolet Tahoe (16/23,RWD, 16/ 22 4WD), the GMC Yukon Denali (15/21), the Toyota Landcruiser (13/ 17) and perhaps the Dodge Durango (V6-17/ 24 AWD, 18/25 RWD, V8-14/ 23 AWD, 17/ 24 RWD), even though it is more of a "sports" SUV. The best to use in Europe is the Landrover Defender due to it's simplicity and ease of maintenance, while also achieveing a decent gas millage (the Defender TD5 can do 26-28mpg and can even come as a pick-up version). The Landrover Defender or Toyota Landcruiser are your best choice in Africa. Both are diesel, and will run on virtually any oily fuel source. An engine oil/ kerosine mixture will even keep it running for a while, and vegetable oils can also be used for long periods. The Landrover Defender with the 300Tdi engine is arguably the easiest Landrover to maintain and repair, and spares are available all over the continent. Look for tires with an aggressive tread pattern because these will give the best performance on surfaces that might be covered in slippery zombie blood and gore, or body parts.
Probably some of the most common type of crossover. This includes the Toyota Venza, the Honda Crosstour, the Mazda Cx-5, the Jeep Cherokee, the Hyundai Tuscon, the Subaru Forester, the Kia Rondo, the Ford Edge, Nissan Murando/ Rouge, the Acura RDX and the Chevrolet Equinox. They bear more resemblance to tall station wagons and small minivans than traditional sport-utility vehicles. Due to their size, the midsized crossovers offer a great deal of versatility when compared to the mid-sized cars that they are based on, while providing comparable fuel economy (20-28) mpg, depending on make and model) and maneuverability, and should definitely be considered, especially any Jeeps or Subaru's, as, despite being crossovers, they come with exceptionally good and sophisticated AWD (Subaru) or 4x4 (Jeep) systems. They also have reasonable amounts of room,(more than the cars that they are based on, but less than a minivan/ SUV) and can usually only seat five, but aren't nearly as good for any towing or rough road excursions compared to other SUV's/ Crossovers. (Still a bit better than cars due to their slightly raised ride heights). On a personal note, I (a registered Wikia user) would highly recommend either a Jeep Cherokee, a Subaru Forester, or a Mitsubishi Outlander for a Crossover primary vehicle in a zombie apocalypse. All three were built for rough road conditions in mind, both seat five people comfortably and still have a decent amount of interior space (the Outlander can seat 7, though this deteriorates cargo space), All three get very good fuel mileage (For a midsized crossover)-Jeep, anywhere from 19-21/ 26-31 mpg depending on engine and 4x4 system choice, Subaru-21-24/ 28-32 mpg depending on engine and transmission choice, and Mitsubishi-20-24/ 27-29 mpg depending on engine choice. The Cherokee can also come with a 5000 lb towing capacity, and the Outlander can come with a 3500 lb towing capacity.
Ambulances are more trouble then they are worth. They are very large and cumbersome; the only reason that they can make it through traffic is because people know to get out of the way when they hear a siren. Wrecked cars and zombies don't have that ability. Also, despite their size, ambulances have little room inside for passengers or cargo, what with most of that room being taken up by medical equipment and cabinets. Finally, ambulances are most likely to be found in and around places that are filled with zombies -- namely, hospitals and other hotspots. An abandoned ambulance may even be filled with the walking corpses of the paramedic team that picked up the infected victim. However, while they are not useful for driving, ambulances can act as invaluable sources of medical supplies. Also, since modern ambulances are designed to act as mobile hospitals, a fortified group may keep an ambulance within its walls to use as an emergency room. The only upside to driving an ambulance is that it is basically a tiny mobile hospital, as well as they are heavy and durable, and the newer ones run on diesel engines, which increases fuel mileage.
Emphasis on large. 18-wheelers, buses, and other such vehicles can carry several times the cargo or passengers that the largest trucks and SUVs can hold. Also, unlike most smaller vehicles, these can easily run over zombies without suffering any serious or lasting damage. And when they do... well, have you ever seen a deer carcass on the side of the highway, missing a leg and with its innards hanging out? That was probably a semi truck. Zombies weigh about as much as deer, and if anything, will actually wander toward an oncoming semi. On top of these abilities, large vehicles are usually tall enough for passengers to climb on the roof in case they get swarmed by zombies. Unfortunately, this power and capability comes at a huge price. Vehicles this big take massive hits in terms of fuel economy and maneuverability, often getting in the low teens or single digits and struggling to get through city streets even on a normal day. Needless to say, most of these vehicles are for use either on the open road, or for when the situation has gone beyond the "survival" stage and entered the "kick zombie ass" stage.
For large fortified groups, buses may make adequate emergency escape vehicles in case the fort is about to be overrun. They can also make a temporary fort in the case that yours has been compromised. For one, they can carry dozens of passengers and a very large amount of cargo. A school bus is built for impact; because it carries children, it is engineered to be one of the safest vehicles on the road. They may or may not have the power to push through a zombie horde that could easily overwhelm a smaller truck, and if they do get overwhelmed, most buses have easy-to-use emergency exits that lead up to the roof. Finally, although the fuel economy is admittedly unacceptable, in dire situations, using one bus is still more efficient than using five to ten cars or trucks to move survivors and their gear. If you can find the fuel, you may be able to fortify the bus and make it an efficient method of transport for your team and yourself.
The Military Humvee was made for the military's of the world from 1984 onwards. It is a very diversely made vehicle, with over 30+ variations made, including your standard body (four people), pick ups, ambulances, missile carriers, portable radio dish, etc. They can ford 30 inches of water by themselves, or 60 inches with a fording kit (air snorkel, sealed components, etc). They have a 6000 lb/ 2700 kg payload capacity, and they operate like a regular vehicle, (all are equipped with automatic transmissions). Early ones (1983/84-1993) are equipped with 6.2 litre GM diesel engines, then in 1994 the engine was changed to a 6.5 litre diesel, and most of these were turbocharged, although even today there are still some naturally aspirated Humvee's made (no turbo or supercharging). These vehicles were designed and built to survive and operate is some of the most hostile terrain imaginable. They have a full time 4WD system with a center locking differential to get you in and out of wherever you need to go, and you are protected by a fully enclosed metal cabin (made out of rust resistant aluminum) that will have no problem keeping zombies at bay. They can come with light or heavy duty armour, (750-1500 lb weight add on), gun and rocket/ grenade launcher mounts. With all the upsides of the Humvee (durable and proven to go anywhere in any weather military vehicle that requires no special training other than knowing how to drive), there are some drawbacks. First off, Humvee's have custom tires, both in size and the way that they are mounted (they also have the option of being runflat/ self sealing tires). In a zombie apocalypse, finding replacement tires might be difficult. they also limit the top speed of a Humvee to 50 mph, although 70 mph is the top speed of the truck itself. Fuel mileage is dismal as well, with an average of 13-14 mpg for non-armoured heavy duty Humvees, and 15-16 with non-armoured standard Humvees. With armour, Humvee mpg can drop into single digits. Tow ratings are also weak compared to most civilian SUV's and pick-ups. Standard Humvees have a 3500 lb towing capacity, while heavy duty Humvees have a 4500 lb towing capacity. (This is for both on and off road. Reports of 8000 lb trailers being towed have been seen, but only on road) 2ff7e9595c
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