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  1. In Topic: Whats the First thing you will do in a zombie apocalypse?

    26 October 2012 - 10:03 AM

    The first thing I would do is get to my safe, grab my Saiga 12 and spare mags and head to the store. I have some food stocks but it couldn't hurt to have more.

  2. In Topic: What would happen with communications during a zombie apocalypse?

    24 October 2012 - 09:31 PM

    Kyonshi said:

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    Mr. Grey said:

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    Kyonshi said:

    1351106056[/url]' post='247292']
    I'm building up a story-telling Zombie Apocalypse scenario, with some friends, on FB about this kind of doomsday world and i'd like some guidance and ideas on how to illustrate the probable issues with communications.

    Most probably phone and cable hard lines would be cut, in some way or another, if they're not underground. But what about the functioning of satellites relays and microwaves transmitters? Are those devices somehow conceived to be self-operating for a certain amount of time without the intervention of humans?

    Thanks for sharing your ideas and knowledge.



    Phones and cell phones utilize land lines. Both are reliant on buildings called switching facilities (these route the phone calls to where they need to go). The switch facilities will work for as long as they have power (and no equipment failure). After the power fails they will work as long as the fuel for the generator lasts (could be days or hours depending on the facility). Microwave is a dying breed. Long distance companies still maintain a microwave network in case the fiber optic lines are cut, but they are dependent on power as well so the same problem exists. Years ago (cold war era) the government set up a microwave backbone between key installations, but I do not know to what extent they would be used for today. Now, satellite communication is a little different. I am not as knowledgeable about this topic. I would imagine that as long as the satellites remain in their global position that you could still use them to communicate. However, without maintenance (someone on the ground) to adjust and keep them there I would imagine they would eventually drift off course and you would lose communication. I hope this helps.


    Yes this helps. A lot! Thats great stuff. I got plenty of data to keep going on. Thanks a lot sir!


    You are welcome! Since we are on the topic VoIP (voice over internet protocol) Is a little more elaborate and also a possibility. Send me a message and I can talk to you more about that if you want.....

  3. In Topic: Prometheus

    24 October 2012 - 07:26 PM

    Lowrie Productions said:

    1351119446[/url]' post='247303']
    Going with what Darth said these guys were scientists, Kane was nothing more than a trucker in space.

    Dan, Citizen Against The Horde


    Maybe I'm beating a dead horse, but it was clearly stated (through the dialog) that the crew of the Prometheus weren't necessarily the best for this mission. They were just assigned. The guy talking to the alien creature was only a biologist. Not a zoologist or a cryptozoologist or the like. He was just thrilled to see a creature that has never been reported in science history, and probably a little scared as well. At least that's my two cents on the subject.

  4. In Topic: What would happen with communications during a zombie apocalypse?

    24 October 2012 - 03:04 PM

    Kyonshi said:

    1351106056[/url]' post='247292']
    I'm building up a story-telling Zombie Apocalypse scenario, with some friends, on FB about this kind of doomsday world and i'd like some guidance and ideas on how to illustrate the probable issues with communications.

    Most probably phone and cable hard lines would be cut, in some way or another, if they're not underground. But what about the functioning of satellites relays and microwaves transmitters? Are those devices somehow conceived to be self-operating for a certain amount of time without the intervention of humans?

    Thanks for sharing your ideas and knowledge.



    Phones and cell phones utilize land lines. Both are reliant on buildings called switching facilities (these route the phone calls to where they need to go). The switch facilities will work for as long as they have power (and no equipment failure). After the power fails they will work as long as the fuel for the generator lasts (could be days or hours depending on the facility). Microwave is a dying breed. Long distance companies still maintain a microwave network in case the fiber optic lines are cut, but they are dependent on power as well so the same problem exists. Years ago (cold war era) the government set up a microwave backbone between key installations, but I do not know to what extent they would be used for today. Now, satellite communication is a little different. I am not as knowledgeable about this topic. I would imagine that as long as the satellites remain in their global position that you could still use them to communicate. However, without maintenance (someone on the ground) to adjust and keep them there I would imagine they would eventually drift off course and you would lose communication. I hope this helps.

  5. In Topic: Prometheus

    24 October 2012 - 01:44 PM

    View PostLowrie Productions, on 24 October 2012 - 02:33 AM, said:

    I really enjoyed this film and was let down by people not liking it. Once I settled with the fact that the Alien won't be in it I let go and enjoyed it.

    The opening scenes (filmed in Scotland I might add) looked immense. It's a thinking mans sci-fi. I feel that a lot of people over the years have been dripped fed sub par films for years and when a mainstream film comes out that requires them to actually listen to and pay attention to the screen they shut off. This is why Michael Bay is so famous.

    In saying that though you made a good point there Darth, why would the scientist talk to an alien like a dog??

    Dan, Citizen Against The Horde



    I too really enjoyed it. As far as talking to an alien creature like a dog, I counter with why did Kane feel the need to put his face right up to an egg shaped object that appeared to have movement inside in Alien?

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    Fubar 

    20 Jul 2010 - 23:59
    ah ok, im near rio rancho
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    Fubar 

    20 Feb 2010 - 16:57
    Oh yeah totally! I moved here from chicago in 2007, everyone said "wait mexico?" no NEW mexico......"........Spain?". T_T Lol, Im in albuquerque, where are you?
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