In the Bank Robber robbery, it’s mentioned that Reilly and the MC bought security details from a bank employee. But if the Bank Robber MC has a high electric skill, couldn’t he/she just hack into the cameras?
I thought that the cameras would be a sort of closed system so that only the console where all the camera wires run to could receive the image and that the console wasn’t internet accessible.
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@WolfieGrey It’s not “scientifically impossible”(which btw is a nonsense term). In this universe it is practically impossible, but ZE is set in some weird alternate dimension known as “zombie fiction dimension” where certain scientific rules simply don’t apply, or even apply inconsistently…
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In chapter 1, I found a spelling error.
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In chapter 1 when the zombie attacks, I found this error.[quote]You swing. The top edge of the knife cracks the zombie’s head, which flops forward, and his body seizes up
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The text should say “The edge of the knife slides into the zombie’s head just above the ear. Blood and flesh fly off your blade as the zombie’s head flops forward, and his body seizes up.”
In chapter 2, when I visit the expensive rancher, after I kill the zombies the colt and backpack don’t add to my inventory.
I haven’t coded it yet.
The FN P90 in this game has better stas.
I am working on the weapon system, because of these bugs. I’ll fix it soon.
@NJG technically, yes, but this early in the game, I expect most bank robbers to have similar stats. I can institute a check though 
@Shoelip I see your argument posted here from time to time–something about ZE or zombie fiction being inconsistent about science or reality. Often I think the posts are sarcasm or just joking but now I’m wondering if you’re truly staunch in your argument. I feel a need to defend the game’s premise or the zombie genre but then I stop and think, “surely, Shoelip understands that sci fi and horror ask fans to suspend disbelief for the purpose of entertainment.”
@Bugreporter thanks, once again!
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I understand that. It’s just that there’s such a huge amount of disbelief that needs to be suspended, and it’s so damned variable that I often have trouble keeping invested. One second you’re trying to have this gritty emotional scene. The next you’re supposed to think about the larger ramifications of a fictional series of events that don’t follow anything close to a realistic logic or reasoning. It’s one thing to get myself invested in making a choice of whether to save the life of an until recently hostile NPC in the hope of gaining a future ally, or doom her to certain death with a certainty that she won’t be a danger to you again. It’s another thing though to be made to think about the big picture, without thinking about the bigger picture.
I make those comments because it seems like a lot of people don’t seem to realize just how much disbelief needs to be suspended.
On a totally different topic, if you’re looking for a challenge It’d be really intriguing if it were possible for Rosie and/or Driver to be romance options. I mean, they both start out as bandits with an intent to kill you. You get the option to save both of their lives (at least you’ve said you plan to make it that way) despite them doing nothing to deserve it. Such screwed up and heavily flawed characters could be really interesting. Especially in a scenario like this. On the one hand they could be a plausible romantic option for an MC that’s a “bad guy”. And on the flip side they could be a really complex and deep option for a good character who gives them the motivation to redeem themselves in the midst of society’s collapse. Drama and all that. You could really explore just what could drive someone to act in such deplorable ways.
Do you mean in horror fiction or ZE?
For me to ever finish, I have to keep optional NPCs to a minimum, Right now, the nephew and Jillian may or may not be in the group and that already adds crazy complexity. I have a few more optional NPCs planned but Rosie and Driver (while intriguing) would be low on my list.
Of course, once someone raises such feedback, I can’t stop thinking about implementing it.
I love it! because of the detail and dept you put into the jobs. Unlike some other CoG you pick a job and it only became a stat. Also you have profound knowledge on MMA like no ordinary person would know what sambo was. Keep up the good work and I cant wait for more.
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Oh, heh, sorry. I hadn’t thought about the fact that you’re probably planning to introduce lots of non-optional characters for the point of telling a more consistent story along down the road. I thought of it after you talked about writing a little too much from a straight male perspective and suggested that Jillian might not be a romantic option, which makes sense considering she’s already romantically involved. Rosie and Driver would be great options to have “badboy/badgirl” style romanceable optional characters who could give players a really deep sense of personal involvement.
Back on the topic of Jillian, I can easily imagine a scenario where she becomes aware of the MC’s feelings for her, and tries to use them to manipulate you as is her instinct in an attempt to guarantee some sort of stability in her post apocalyptic life in the only way she knows how. Then you have to decide whether you’re willing to forgive her for that, or not while coming to terms with the fact that she just isn’t in to you. Hell, maybe she’s in her own emotionally abusive relationship one sided with Lyle that you can help her out of, or not. A love Conga line, rather than a triangle. Heh, I wish I was able to code and decently write characters so I didn’t just have to pitch situations to other writers.
@Kaleolii Hey, cool name. What’s it mean?
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It means"the quiet one" in Hawaiian
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My Hawaiian is terrible. I should probably be somewhat ashamed. 
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Yay! I am mostly planning to tell Reilly,
“Since I hacked the cameras, I would normally demand a higher cut but since we’re friends, I’ll just get the normal cut.”
Also, how much is the MC’s cut?
- Introduction
despite the calendar reading “May,” and ploughs and salt trucks deal with the white roads and piles of ice.
Remove and
hardware stores report no shortage of end-of-world supplies.
Shouldn’t it be end-of-the-world?
- Hacker Description
A hacker has understanding of computer systems, networks, and programming.
has an
Would have posted this sooner, but my browser closed on me to update lol. Then I just haven’t been able to check CoG Forums for awhile due to college.
@JimD I was wondering during the soldier background, if that the colonel could offer some support buy giving us supplies other that the sat phone. Ie rations, weapons or ammo? A pistol for a warrior type class seems a little underpowered. Just food for thought 
Underpower? He gets weapons, any other than military gets a pepper spray. For instance I created a 5 range weapons custom profession And he suck badly due no gun and he couldn’t craft a bow. That’s underpower
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The cop is OP in a straight fight.
He gets a pistol.
A rifle.
And a SHOTGUN.
That’s some good dakka right there.
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There isn’t really much he can do. The base is clearly falling and it seems like his first priority is to get to whatever transport is taking him to his “safe haven”. He says he is going to contact you later, I assume that’s where his support is going to come in.
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I just feel a line such as “get your self to the armoury for supplies and await orders” would be nice. Only have time to pick an item or 2 before something happens and you have to get out of there. Even gear like a flashlight, water pills. Im not sure if they would stock them in a armoury mind but you get the idea.
@Kaleolii thank you!
@Shoelip as far as Jillian goes, she will become manipulative but in a different way. Your scenario fits with another planned NPC.
@NJG 50-50 split. You didn’t have much time to collect cash before fleeing, so the cut isn’t much.
@EmperorHeartless thanks. Fixing those now.
@Muklin your ranged ability gives you a weapon. I basically want to limit some starting materials. Cop and Bank Robber get the most for balance purposes. I see your point. Maybe one item would be fair. I’ll consider it
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@JimD
In chapter 1 I met Fred to get the supplies offered, but in chapter 2 the option is still present.
But when I click on “Meet Fred on the roof to get some supplies” , It comes up with this text " You dial Fred’s house, and the line rings six times before his voice mail kicks in".