Draco122
03-28-2009, 08:32 AM
Red Death is a story concept I've been working on, as such this is an interactive guide to hone decision making skills. Originally I was going to post it here http://zombiehunters.org/forum/, but thought I fresh set of minds here might be better for the experience.
It's also a side project in the hopes of rekindling my imagination for any Zombie based Gmod Comics I may wish to make.
You play a character called Thomas Howard, a regular citizen that is unknowingly being placed in the deepest depths of hell itself. You'll control his decisions from a number of points and will have a huge array of options to take depending on your course of action.
Here's a little brief on what to expect in this comic:
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Key:
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4919/keyg.jpg (http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=keyg.jpg)
1 through 6:
These icon's represent what the person is based on occupation and racial background.
1&2: Represent racial background to survivors, whether white or black. It will mention whether the target is male or female when encountered.
3: Target is a Police Officer or SWAT Officer
4: Target is a Military Soldier
5. Unknown, can't tell whether the person in question is Zombie, Human, Police or Military, no clue on what condition the person is in.
6. Individual is Dead or has died
7 through 12
These represent Hostile Humans and their reactions and status
7. Human is Hostile but does not attack, is armed with bare hands or armed with a melee weapon (described in description).
8. Human is Hostile and alerted, ready to attack
9. Human is Hostile but is curious
10. Human is Hostile and Alerted, they are armed with a firearm.
11. Human is Hostile but is confused
12. Human is Hostile and Alerted, they are firing their weapon.
13 through 18
These represent the Zombies and their status and what class they are:
13. A regular average Zombie
14. A regular zombie that is alerted to humans presence
15. A regular Zombie that is confused to the whereabouts of a humans presence.
16. A Zombie that is highly aggressive
17. A Zombie that appears Sick, it can vomit an acidic bile
18. A Zombie that appears to be a carrier of infectious disease
19 through 24
19. Individual is Ill from a disease (fever, cold, stomach bug, etc)
20. Individual is Ill but medicated (given pills EG Painkillers or Antibiotics)
21. Individual is extremely ill or poisoned
22. Individual is extremely ill but medicated (given an antidote
23. Individual is Infected with Zombie Virus
24. Individual is Injured (Broken Bones or flesh wounds, described in description when an event such this occurs.)
Health Status:
Will always be displayed at the bottom of the image, 25 is at 100% "FINE" condition , 26 is 75% to 60% "Caution" condition, 27 is 60% to 30% "CAUTION" condition and 28 is 30% to 1% "DANGER" condition.
Map Icon's:
At some points in the story, a map will be bought up showing various areas or locations to travel to, these are icon's worth noting in the future.
29. Location of Interest (Usually a location critically involved in the stories plot)
30. Hostile Zone (usually details constant conflict, whether a Zombie Horde attacking a location or Hostile Humans in a riot.)
31. Safe Zone (Safe area protected by Police, regular citizens or the Military, usually supplies food, water, weapons and tools)
32. Building of Interest (Usually a building critical to a stories plot unless otherwise mentioned)
33. Destroyed Building (Building that is destroyed by an explosion or is burning)
34. Unknown Building (A random building that can hold anything inside)
Now that the Basic's are covered lets get to the Story:
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Red Death: The Beginnings
Chapter 1: Unveiling Void
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7876/50923772.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=50923772.jpg)
You wake up to the sound of falling rain, thunder bellows outside as rain drops batter against the windows. You are Thomas Howards, a normal citizen of Old Haven Town, living in a small apartment building. It's 8 o'clock in the morning, yet something feels strange, you look outside but the rain is so heavy that it's very difficult to see outside your window, all you see is the fire escape ladder and the alley way below.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/5121/78087765.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=78087765.jpg)
You walk over to your radio sitting atop on the desk drawer, it flickers on to a loud news announcement as the reporter reads out the news:
Reporter #1: Well Jesse what do you have for us on the current scene?
Reporter #2: It's terrible Paul, there's nothing more that can describe it. I'm seeing riots in the streets, looters are stealing anything and everything from various shops around us, people are attacking each other, it seems almost...
Operator: LOOK OU... *screech-static*
Reporter #1: Hello?... Jesse... Well it seems Jesse is have technical difficulties at the moment but it seems the situation is quite seri.... *whisper*... *static*... I'm sorry ladies and gentlemen but I've just received some more news on our current update, it seems that local authorities are confirming that the Dead is rising the graves and feasting on the flesh of the living... good god..., they advise to stay in your homes and await evacuation... I'm sorry people but this is a little overwhelming...
It seems the impossible has happened, but what will you do, you decide to ignore their advice and go outside and get to the nearest evac point but you'll need some equipment before you go, you look around seeing your footlocker, closet and dresser.
Which one will you check first?
A. Your Closest
B. Your Footlocker
C. Your Dresser
It's also a side project in the hopes of rekindling my imagination for any Zombie based Gmod Comics I may wish to make.
You play a character called Thomas Howard, a regular citizen that is unknowingly being placed in the deepest depths of hell itself. You'll control his decisions from a number of points and will have a huge array of options to take depending on your course of action.
Here's a little brief on what to expect in this comic:
===
Key:
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4919/keyg.jpg (http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=keyg.jpg)
1 through 6:
These icon's represent what the person is based on occupation and racial background.
1&2: Represent racial background to survivors, whether white or black. It will mention whether the target is male or female when encountered.
3: Target is a Police Officer or SWAT Officer
4: Target is a Military Soldier
5. Unknown, can't tell whether the person in question is Zombie, Human, Police or Military, no clue on what condition the person is in.
6. Individual is Dead or has died
7 through 12
These represent Hostile Humans and their reactions and status
7. Human is Hostile but does not attack, is armed with bare hands or armed with a melee weapon (described in description).
8. Human is Hostile and alerted, ready to attack
9. Human is Hostile but is curious
10. Human is Hostile and Alerted, they are armed with a firearm.
11. Human is Hostile but is confused
12. Human is Hostile and Alerted, they are firing their weapon.
13 through 18
These represent the Zombies and their status and what class they are:
13. A regular average Zombie
14. A regular zombie that is alerted to humans presence
15. A regular Zombie that is confused to the whereabouts of a humans presence.
16. A Zombie that is highly aggressive
17. A Zombie that appears Sick, it can vomit an acidic bile
18. A Zombie that appears to be a carrier of infectious disease
19 through 24
19. Individual is Ill from a disease (fever, cold, stomach bug, etc)
20. Individual is Ill but medicated (given pills EG Painkillers or Antibiotics)
21. Individual is extremely ill or poisoned
22. Individual is extremely ill but medicated (given an antidote
23. Individual is Infected with Zombie Virus
24. Individual is Injured (Broken Bones or flesh wounds, described in description when an event such this occurs.)
Health Status:
Will always be displayed at the bottom of the image, 25 is at 100% "FINE" condition , 26 is 75% to 60% "Caution" condition, 27 is 60% to 30% "CAUTION" condition and 28 is 30% to 1% "DANGER" condition.
Map Icon's:
At some points in the story, a map will be bought up showing various areas or locations to travel to, these are icon's worth noting in the future.
29. Location of Interest (Usually a location critically involved in the stories plot)
30. Hostile Zone (usually details constant conflict, whether a Zombie Horde attacking a location or Hostile Humans in a riot.)
31. Safe Zone (Safe area protected by Police, regular citizens or the Military, usually supplies food, water, weapons and tools)
32. Building of Interest (Usually a building critical to a stories plot unless otherwise mentioned)
33. Destroyed Building (Building that is destroyed by an explosion or is burning)
34. Unknown Building (A random building that can hold anything inside)
Now that the Basic's are covered lets get to the Story:
===
Red Death: The Beginnings
Chapter 1: Unveiling Void
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7876/50923772.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=50923772.jpg)
You wake up to the sound of falling rain, thunder bellows outside as rain drops batter against the windows. You are Thomas Howards, a normal citizen of Old Haven Town, living in a small apartment building. It's 8 o'clock in the morning, yet something feels strange, you look outside but the rain is so heavy that it's very difficult to see outside your window, all you see is the fire escape ladder and the alley way below.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/5121/78087765.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=78087765.jpg)
You walk over to your radio sitting atop on the desk drawer, it flickers on to a loud news announcement as the reporter reads out the news:
Reporter #1: Well Jesse what do you have for us on the current scene?
Reporter #2: It's terrible Paul, there's nothing more that can describe it. I'm seeing riots in the streets, looters are stealing anything and everything from various shops around us, people are attacking each other, it seems almost...
Operator: LOOK OU... *screech-static*
Reporter #1: Hello?... Jesse... Well it seems Jesse is have technical difficulties at the moment but it seems the situation is quite seri.... *whisper*... *static*... I'm sorry ladies and gentlemen but I've just received some more news on our current update, it seems that local authorities are confirming that the Dead is rising the graves and feasting on the flesh of the living... good god..., they advise to stay in your homes and await evacuation... I'm sorry people but this is a little overwhelming...
It seems the impossible has happened, but what will you do, you decide to ignore their advice and go outside and get to the nearest evac point but you'll need some equipment before you go, you look around seeing your footlocker, closet and dresser.
Which one will you check first?
A. Your Closest
B. Your Footlocker
C. Your Dresser