I desided to throw this Idea out there, I used to be a huge Zombie fanatic, but I kinda grew out of that faze. A thread idea Galloping Dead made me think about it again, and I thought it might be nice to just throw a Hangout/Survival Thread out there, and see what kind of feedback you guys give me. Quick Backstory and setting: So... The infection started out small, only a few here or there, then suddenly exploded into an epidemic, popping up nearly everywhere, and infecting more as it spread quickly throughout Equestria. Known as the Boom, this time settled after the greater part of the population was either dead or infected. A few places remain safe havens, mainly Ponyville and Equestria. Ponyville survived due to a smaller population, able to stop large amounts of infection breakouts, but remaining large enough to defend from the outside. Equestria stayed clean thanks to the sisters magic. poth places make sure ponies are magically searched for infection before being allowed inside. Many Ponies are simply mindless monsters, if you come across one or two, they move rather slow and are relatively easy to dispatch. However, many travel in large groups. These groups are called Herds, as they wander aimlessly. Your average herd will have between 25-50 infected, some reaching a record of 73 infected. These groups are found in larger cities, or traveling from one area to the next to feed. These are much more dangerous, in large numbers food is scarce, making the mindless brutes faster and more desperate. Special Infected: Tankers: Have increased strength and endurance, avoid direct contact. Rangers: Have several spikes that grow in their backs, if attracted, they are able to toss these spikes up to 20 feet. Weak in close quarters. Scholars: Average size, but have somehow retained their normal pony knowledge, able to open doors, and plan attacks in advance. Lightweights: Fast and light on their feet, they have faster reflexes than the average rambler. Sentry: Has enhanced senses, Hearing, sent, sight. Travel mainly in groups to alert the other infected. Vultures: The few Pegasus that have held onto the ability to fly after infection. These ponies are usually found wandering amongst Herds, the average Herd has a Rambler/Special Ratio of 10:1. If not in a Herd, these special Infected will travel in groups of 3-5 with other Special infected of differing types. So, This is a hangout/Survival Style thread. If you have any Ideas for other Special Rambler types or Ideas about the Setting, or anything else, I would love to hear them.
