Post Apocalyptic Mayhem

Ok, since there are so many post apocalypse scenarios (aliens, nukes, robots, disease, zombies, etc.) How many are too many? I am almost afraid that I'm combining too many right now with the zombies and the post apocalypse but I still feel they go hand in hand. Only problem is I want to add some other elements too, but doing so might make it excessive and limit the story that exists. So today's (short) post is to ask people what they think. Is it bad to combine 3 of these? I think it could be done but I want to know what you readers think. Leave me a comment!

Zombies This Weekend!

We're finally at zombie point! I'm very excited for this as it will be an absolute blast to play. I've opted to use a combination of the traditional zombie with the zombie from 28 Days Later. Here, the zombies will have the increased life expectancy while they will be able to run full speed (but not climb ladders and such) and attack their prey quickly. It should be very scary facing them especially as their interests lie solely in eating the players (and NPCs) leading to a continued spread of zombie mayhem. It should be an absolute blast.

Unfortunately, this leaves me with a bit of a challenge as I've got adventure laid out for one (maybe two at tops) session more and then I'm not sure how I'm going to deal with everything, from here I suppose I'll have to wing it much more. But should be very exciting to play, I can't wait!

Anyways, I've got a few suprises for the players so I can't go into detail over the campaign that happened this weekend. I'm very excited about how things are working out and the details are awesome (I feel). As always give me some comments and feedback! Also, I'm thinking of changing the layout of this page, anyone got suggestions on what to change it to be?

First Session

Hey all, sorry about not posting yesterday, unfortunately some personal life issues came up yesterday and i was not in a psychologically strong point to write anything. But I'm "better" now, at least enough to write about the first session we had this semester.

Anyways! Yes, we played on Saturday and there was much joy to be had. The group size has shrunk considerably (and beneficially) from last year and because of that, we can get things done much faster. We played for darn near 4 hours and managed to get two of the characters leveled up (the other two just need to do my EXP earning background story), and they got the prized possession of the d20 modern system: GUNS. Man they're deadly... I mean seriously, they REALLY dangerous. One person got "hit" accidentally once (i screwed up and rolled for an extra enemy, turns out that enemy had died the last round and the damage wasn't done to him) and lost i think it was 8/10 hit points. Bang!

Beneficially, the players took my warning of "GET IN COVER OR MAKE IT" and flipped a pool table... i gave them a pretty hefty bonus to defense, but I figure it will in the future determine concealment or cover depending on the stopping power of the materials they're behind. Other than that, it was a great session, and we're on step closer to ZOMBIES!

A quick summary of what happened: They spied on a meeting in the subway maintenance tunnels and learned of the zombie virus. Following this they investigated the chief thug's home (a Goblin named Vehec), got in a fire fight and then are being sent to Argentina next to stop the harvesting of a Zombie virus ingredient. Should be a blast!

Second weekend has passed...

Ok, sorry for the delay folks! I got a little bummed when we didn't play for the second weekend back on campus but I am currently in the process of getting a game set for Sunday! Other that that little bit of excitement, I am currently thinking of markers for my campaign and a new battle mat. I am excited at the prospect of continuing the game and should it get started again I'm looking at how to represent the endless zombie hordes (once we get to the apocalypse).

I am all about visual representation, i think that it adds a lot to the game to see where you are and to also see where the enemy is. And since I'm all about visual representation, I try to do my best to get characters figurines as close to the character as possible. I also work hard to get models that visually represent the enemy. With that being said, I was very excited to hear about the Wargames Factory: Zombie Horde. A box at a cheap rate (about 1/2 the price of Warhammer zombies) with a more modern feel! I'm looking into getting one of these boxes, maybe two. Here's the companies page on them: http://www.wargamesfactory.com/_product_16676/Zombie_Horde

I think they're pretty cool. I also made a few small purchases this summer. I found that the old Star Wars miniatures line from Wizards of the Coast had some good female characters that could be painted to look like modern individuals. I got two of them, and am looking at purchasing a few more to round out the group. Should be exciting. Next time I'll talk about the battle mat I have, and what I plan to do to add to the mapping ability.

ALSO!!!! If anyone has any ideas about topics i should discuss, OR just have an idea of something for the campaign, ADD A COMMENT AND TELL ME! I am all for new ideas, or ideas about something I said or anything! Look forward to hearing from you readers!

It's late, I'm tired

Short post tonight:

www.everydaydecay.com

www.thezombiehunters.com

Two webcomics I found today, add a bit of a interesting take on the zombie thing... I'm partial towards Everyday Decay so far but both are fun reads. If players are reading this, take a look, you might enjoy them and if not, well... that's your thing :-D.

hope to have more for tomorrow, sorry it's so short. Basically just more ideas about the zombie uprising (yeah, there're a buncha us nuts out there preparing, thinking, planning, waiting, watching etc.... but we're more likely just bored than being actually crazy ;-) ).

zombies

ZOMBIES ARE GONNA BE SO MUCH FUN!!

that is all. sorry it's not substancial, but if players are reading this, they should be prepared for the zombie horde. Also, if anyone wants to borrow my copy of the Zombie Survival guide, they can. Additionally, for post apocalypse scenarios, I would recommend people watch "The Colony" (discovery channel or HULU). It's a decent show for ideas and just general basic learning but I wouldn't put 100% stock in what they show. Seriously though, I'd take a look players!