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Originally Posted by jinlo
And so it seems that our test subject has escaped by utilizing the long held belief that it's always better to have a Zombie behind you than ahead of you. Congratulations are in order.
On a side note, I've always found the tactics of monster escape especially interesting. When dealing with slow moving monsters like crippled Zombies, a foot dragging mummy, or a confused Frankenstein's monster, I believe it's better to be in the open on level ground where the best option is simply to out distance the pursuing monster.
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This leads to a question: What is the best tactic for outrunning the above listed creatures?
- Option 1: A straight path, where your goal is simply to outrun those pursuing you.
- Option 2: A changing path, where you quickly alter direction with the hope that those pursuing you will have trouble reacting to the changes in direction.
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Originally Posted by jinlo
This, however, is not the best method when trying to escape the mega-monsters--the 400 foot behemoths like Godzilla. I believe the best course of action is to choose an escape route that runs perpendicular to the monster's current path. If he's heading north, go east or west. Let him chase the panicked mob and let him pass you by. Remember, no matter how slow it appears Godzilla is moving, his long stride will offset the speed of the fastest runner. And for God's sake, don't get on a train that's headed in his direction.
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It is likely the best tactic is to unleash another monster (I'm a fan of Gamera) and let the two to fight it out. While that is going on you can travel a safe distance away (but avoid trains and choppers). The key is to get as far away as possible, and scatter the population as much as possible so there is no central group to target. Since the monsters are territorial, it is likely they will focus on each other and ignore the running crowds.
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Originally Posted by jinlo
As for Zombies, there are always options. Remaining undetected is usually the safest bet, but when that's unavoidable know a Zombie's limitations as well as your own.
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It seems like what is needed is an effective physical barrier against zombies. Anything that exceeds the potential strength of zombies, even with tools, would seem to be the key.
One barrier that might be effective is a massively high steel wall that is slight angled outward to prevent the zombies from climbing it. It should be effective as long as the zombies don't develop primitive technology like a catapult (Don't let them see "Monty Python And The Holy Grail"!).