How To Survive Zombie Outbreaks in MMORPGs
Here’s a scary fact: no one can remember the last recorded zombie attack in an online text game. Why is that scary? Because it means either everyone got eaten, or it never happened so we’re due for one any day now. It’s uncertain how it’ll start, but text game experts suspect that game admins will either release a virulent flu that spreads by player contact, or clone a single zombie mob into a thousand zombie mobs. No matter how it spreads, you’ll want to be prepared, so I’ve compiled some basic tips to help you stay alive when it happens.
Oh yes, it will happen.
What Are the Best Zombie Survival Tips?
The first tip for staying alive is to pick a strong zombie-killing class. A monk is a good starter class, especially since you can hit three targets at once. You can kick one zombies chest in, kung-fu punch straight through another zombies’ skull, and then launch a world-shattering uppercut at another.
There’s also the Priest, who can smash zombie skulls with their wicked maces while having loyal guardian angels protect them. The Magi and Sylvan classes are able to cast reflections of themselves which the zombies will foolishly attack, giving you a short rest. These are just examples of the many classes in online text games, so spend a little time reviewing all of them for proper planning.
You should also join a text game faction like a city, so you'll heavy gates between you and the undead. Cities are heavily fortified and many guards patrol the streets. You‘ll also benefit from having a city-wide channel which can keep you alert and informed. If a horde of undead comes knocking, you’ll need to work closely with your city mates to repel the attack.
A tanky class will want to keep the aggression, so try hitting zombies that are trying to eat your friends. If you are the main tank and you’re going to die, make sure your team is aware. Zombies have a hive-mind mentality and will gang up on a single person, usually the last person to hit one of them. So if the tank dies and some poor mid-level fool hits next, guess what? He’s zombie-chow too.
Make sure you have plenty of salves and herbs to cure yourself. Zombies have toxic saliva and their bites can and will deliver afflictions. They also have really nasty breath, so nasty that it can knock you down and leave you paralysed.
The obvious answer, of course, would be to wear chain mail armour and put a clothespin on your nose, but if you find yourself without a clothespin, always remember that the bloodroot herb will unlock your limbs should you find them paralysed. Zombies also have incredible strength and can break your limbs with their crushing grip, so keep a vial of mending on you to heal any broken bones.
Another thing to remember is that zombies move slow. You can easily outrun them, and they can’t climb. Consider learning some Survival skills so that you can quickly swing up into the trees if you find yourself surrounded by hungry moans. Don’t be fooled by their jerky movements, they float pretty good in water and don’t need oxygen, so diving into Lake Vundamere will not help you escape.
Finally, if your online game character saves enough gold, you should invest in some artefacts. These are special items that can increase your damage, critical hits, even your max health. There’s also a special shield that has a chance of completely absorbing any damage you would take, which could save your life.
If you don’t want your character to become a delicious snackity treat for the text undead, I recommend printing these tips and hanging them somewhere near your monitor.