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undeadone026	nerd survival Dec 19 2011, 12:33 PM EST it is important to recognize your community nerds, nerds have the power to know exactly wat to do in case of an attack. Video game nerds are on the top of the list, all video game nerds must know something about zombies, if they don't know how to last in an apocalyspe they are not true nerds. The next on the list the computer geeks, without the computer geeks, we would have no way of knowing the precautions to take just in case an attack, the internet is a great way to contact other survivors and speak out your plans, then there is the jocks, technically they aren't nerds but it is important to have a few of them be able to guard your back, jocks have the strength to be able to survive, question is... do they have the smarts. Gather all the nerds you can and bring together your own top squad survivors for an apocalypse, and remember, the dead will rise!!!! Post reply 2 out of 10 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you? Keyword tags: Beginner's Guide Newbie's Guide
Duton1	1. RE: nerd survival Dec 19 2011, 12:41 PM EST I find this thread pointless. Sure, nerds like myself know things about zombies, but if they lack the physical ability to survive, what good are they? Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
LJ126	2. RE: nerd survival Dec 19 2011, 1:37 PM EST \| Post edited: Dec 19 2011, 2:19 PM EST ... I don't even know what to say here. I don't see a whole lot of value in this thread. Anyone here want it locked? Or shall we discuss the value of nerds come the zombie apocalypse? My little brother is a certifiable nerd - academic honor societies, computers, games, etc. He's also one of the finest rifle marksmen I know and strong as an ox. I wouldn't want to be a target sighted up in his irons... that's for sure! Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
StrykerPez	3. RE: nerd survival Dec 19 2011, 2:27 PM EST The topic will likely get search hits, so why not leave it up. However. To add some dimension... What about being a "nerd" would allow for better or worse chances of survival? I'd have to say being a bit of a loner would have it's advantages. You are more likely to respond in a way that will save your own ass rather than just doing what everybody else is doing. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
chitoryu12	4. RE: nerd survival Dec 19 2011, 3:31 PM EST Why do I get the feeling that this is a dork trying to make himself feel better? Post reply 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
x-wolfhunter	5. RE: nerd survival Dec 19 2011, 3:56 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 27 2012, 8:44 AM EST NERD FITNESS! I'd post a link, but I'm worried LJ will call me out on it as advertising . . . Just kidding, LJ. Here's the link. The site just seemed to fit this thread. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
SasquatchJim	6. RE: nerd survival Dec 19 2011, 4:20 PM EST Two problems I see: In real life, people rarely fall that squarely into stereotypes. I know plenty of smart jocks and dumb nerds. And playing zombie video games doesn't mean you know how to survive. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
x-wolfhunter	7. RE: nerd survival Dec 19 2011, 4:27 PM EST "Two problems I see: In real life, people rarely fall that squarely into stereotypes. I know plenty of smart jocks and dumb nerds. And playing zombie video games doesn't mean you know how to survive." Isn't that kind of contradictory? No, I know what you mean, and I agree. Stereotypes are just kind of bad all around, for everyone involved. And as for that last one, I'd laugh if anyone thought it did (Which I'm sure plenty of people do. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
SasquatchJim	8. RE: nerd survival Dec 19 2011, 4:37 PM EST \| Post edited: Dec 19 2011, 5:57 PM EST "Isn't that kind of contradictory? No, I know what you mean, and I agree. Stereotypes are just kind of bad all around, for everyone involved. And as for that last one, I'd laugh if anyone thought it did (Which I'm sure plenty of people do." Ah, yes, I should have worded that differently. What I was trying to say is that I know people that have elements of a "jock" (as in they play sports all the time) yet they are highly intelligent and can't be defined in any one stereotype. Like I said, I should have used different wording. Labeling folks by stereotypes just doesn't work; we're far too complex for that. That's the point I was trying to make LOL Edit: Wait, I think I misread your post. I thought you were saying my post was hypocritical. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
BackwoodsJack	9. RE: nerd survival Dec 19 2011, 8:10 PM EST There are alot of aspects to beinga "nerd" that people discount...its not just about how many video games you play. I had a bunch of Ranger buddies back in the day that would regularly forgoe the typical "guys night out" of drinking and skirt chasing to play shooter games...and this was way back in the days of the original SOCOM on the PS2. The downfall of the "nerd" will not be their video game fanatacism...rather their total lack of social development and adaptational ability. The stereotypical "basement dweller" has never developed the skills for social interaction, so in a group setting they are most likely to end up being very introverted, meek, and have nothing to contribute. Also, thier idea of 'conflict resolution' revolves entirely around yelling at people from behind the safety of a computer screen and an anonymous identity...when put into an actual physical conflict scenario they will tend to "beta down" and let the more alpha members of the group steam-roll right over them. And lets not forget physical fitness. Say what you want about them mentally, but we all know that a sedentary lifestyle fueled by ramen noodles, doritos and mt dew does not lend itself to a high level of phisicality...they are not going to be able to pull their weight, much less contribute to distributing any type of load-bearing or physical labor. Also, considering most of the grid will go down within a couple days of the SHTF...even the most savvy computer technician will be left with little to no useful skills to contribute to a survivalist group. And the "horror fantasy" is the last myth we need to dispel...you know the one where all the athletic, normally adjusted guys all get eviscerated in the first third of the movie and only the emo, hipster, introverted geek that was the doormat at the beginning of the movie somehow manages to outwit/defeat the homicidal maniac? LoL. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
brinker1923	10. RE: nerd survival Dec 19 2011, 9:33 PM EST \| Post edited: Dec 19 2011, 9:36 PM EST What do video games actually teach people? Skyrim has a lock picking skill, but the game doesn't teach you that. Push x to shoot isn't going to help you at all when they come. Edit:my point is that they may know what to do, but more than likely they cant do it Post reply Do you find this valuable?
x-wolfhunter	11. RE: nerd survival Dec 19 2011, 9:38 PM EST "Ah, yes, I should have worded that differently. What I was trying to say is that I know people that have elements of a "jock" (as in they play sports all the time) yet they are highly intelligent and can't be defined in any one stereotype. Like I said, I should have used different wording. Labeling folks by stereotypes just doesn't work; we're far too complex for that. That's the point I was trying to make LOL Edit: Wait, I think I misread your post. I thought you were saying my post was hypocritical." Smart jocks dumb nerds contradictory. That's what I meant. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
StrykerPez	12. RE: nerd survival Dec 19 2011, 9:57 PM EST "What do video games actually teach people? Skyrim has a lock picking skill, but the game doesn't teach you that. Push x to shoot isn't going to help you at all when they come." Well Call of Duty taught me how to use an underslung M203... you just hit the "UP" arrow. Post reply 6 out of 6 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
x-wolfhunter	13. RE: nerd survival Dec 19 2011, 10:09 PM EST "Well Call of Duty taught me how to use an underslung M203... you just hit the "UP" arrow. " Every time I go shooting, I look for it. Post reply 4 out of 4 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
shadowmancer	14. RE: nerd survival Jan 26 2012, 7:18 AM EST "... I don't even know what to say here. I don't see a whole lot of value in this thread. Anyone here want it locked? Or shall we discuss the value of nerds come the zombie apocalypse? My little brother is a certifiable nerd - academic honor societies, computers, games, etc. He's also one of the finest rifle marksmen I know and strong as an ox. I wouldn't want to be a target sighted up in his irons... that's for sure!" looks at his friend dee - geekgirl model - i can see her value lol Post reply Do you find this valuable?
FrankLeeDeRainged	15. RE: nerd survival Jan 26 2012, 12:23 PM EST A geeks idea of security; http://xkcd.com/538/ _ Post reply Do you find this valuable?
rabidbeaver	16. RE: nerd survival Jan 26 2012, 8:06 PM EST Nerds usually lack street smarts which is directly related to survival. For example a nerd may walk down a street looking for dangers like people with guns but he might overlook something like a car going right at him. When I think of the phrase "nerd" I think of someone who never leaves his house and learns all of his real world skills through video games and online wiki's. That can help you in some ways I'm not here to diss video games and wiki's but they can only get you so far. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
chitoryu12	17. RE: nerd survival Jan 26 2012, 8:57 PM EST I'm a nerd in the sense that I love things like computers, video games, and tabletop RPGs. I'm just cool enough to have outside pursuits; hell, just going for a theatre degree (you know, one of those p*ssy degrees that doesn't teach marketable skills) has taught me woodworking, construction, safe power tool usage, and non-artistic painting. Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
steve2284	18. RE: nerd survival Jan 27 2012, 6:34 AM EST No Call of Duty armchair warriors or airsoft wankers to buddy up with me , only people who know how to use REAL guns Post reply Do you find this valuable?
FrankLeeDeRainged	19. RE: nerd survival Jan 27 2012, 6:54 AM EST "No Call of Duty armchair warriors or airsoft wankers to buddy up with me , only people who know how to use REAL guns" Now that's a real shame because you come over as a real interesting person, helpful, sympathetic and tolerant. But as most of my family for generations gone served in the Royal Navy and used REAL guns with gauges measured in inches and ranges measured in miles and I'm just a wanabe with a shotgun and a pistol I'm forced to decline your impressive offer. _ Post reply Do you find this valuable?