oniman7
07-09-2009, 06:07 PM
This is my first guide, so bear with me. Anyways, I hope to cover a guide on barricading. It may not be right, or always the best way to do it, but it should give you a general idea how to do it, along with some tips and hints. Without further ado, here it is.
1. What is a barricade?
2. Why use them?
3. How to create a barricade
4. How to maintain a barricade
5. When to create a barricade
6. Tips and tricks
1. What is a barricade?
dictionary. com describes a barricade as:
–noun
1. a defensive barrier hastily constructed, as in a street, to stop an enemy.
2. any barrier that obstructs passage.
However, my definition's a little bit more loose.
-noun
An object or circumstance that impedes progress.
Now, as fun as it is to impede somebody's progress, it's usually frowned upon. However, there are certain times when it becomes necessary, or at least acceptable.
2.Why use them?
A barricade is a good tool for channeling or slowing zombies. This makes it easier to dispose of them with a lower risk.
3.How to create a barricade
For all the newbies out there, the first thing you want to do is press H. This will holster your weapon. Go up to whatever item it is you want to push, and right click. You'll give it a shove that will push it 2-10 feet, depending on the weight of the object.
Now, being that the object is to impede the zombie's progress, you'll want to put it in an effective place. Good examples of this are doors, gates, and thin hallways.
By putting your barricade in a place like this, you can reinforce it more because it won't be as spread out.
The next thing you want to be familiar with is the object you're pushing. For this, I have created a three-tier system:
Tier three objects: These are big and heavy. They include couches, the big blue shelves, other large objects.
Tier two objects: Smaller, but still valuable in barricades; small filing cabinets, heavy chairs, metal bed frames, etc.
Tier one objects: Small and/or light: TV's, small chairs, most wooden furniture (it's ridiculously light).
Now that you know those, you can formulate a barricade strategy.
When covering small entrances such as doors: You'll want to follow a (Tier) 1-2-3, or 3-2-1. What this means is that there are two good ways to do this. You can either start with all the light tier 1 objects, and then go bigger to back it up. Or, you can start with the huge tier 3 objects, and reinforce it with smaller things. The key to this is that the faller things behind include flipped over tables and stuff to slow the zombies once they get in.
Covering a window: You want to find tall objects, no matter what Tier they may be. You have to reinforce it though. For example, you might find a tall wooden cabinet (Tier 1). You can place that up against a window, and slide a couch behind it. Or you could flip the couch upwards and block the window, and pile random stuff behind it.
Blocking off a hallway: This isn't suggested, unless required. However, you will put a Tier 3 object in the middle, spread lengthwise. The best for this is a big red couch. On the sides, you will pile up tier 1 and 2 objects, and place tier 2 objects on top to prevent crouch jumping over. This is the hardest to maintain.
Blocking off a stair case: First of all, before you waste precious barricade supplies, make sure the stairs aren't already destroyable. While having your team mates watch your back, go to the bottom and hit the stair about 10 times with your melee weapon. If it's not breakable, proceed to step two. Step two is to push all the large objects you have down the stairs (Tier 3 and Tier 2). You should try to make them as tall as you can, because most staircases are narrow anyways. After this, put some tier 1 items behind the first stage to help support all the Tier 3 and 2's.
Alternate barricades:
This is where creativity takes over. It's usually a good mixture of ambushes, explosives, and a general mucking-up of all things zombie.
My favorite is to find a very big, weak tier 1 object, maybe a couple of them. You will barricade the door/hallway behind them, so zombies can't see behind. Then you roll up explosive barrels (or substitute IED). If neither is possible, use grenades. If those aren't possible, just have automatic weapons/ shotguns on the other side. When the objects get knocked over or broken, open up fire on the zombies. This works best with explosive barrels and grenades, then it's just simple mop up work. Be careful not to kill yourself.
I've recently learned about the new red handled hammers that let you create barricades. Personally, I think it's a great feature. I've seen all kinds of ways people have used it. For example;
on the map ZPS-Cinema, two people stood outside the projector room where everybody barricades. One guy stood on a ledge, and looked down. He made the wood go straight up in the air from the ground, effectively creating a wooden fence. Needless to say, with two well supplied rifles and that fence, they won the round.
I've also seen entire barricades made of nothing but the wood. First, a quick tutorial. You pick up these red handled hammers, and it takes up one slot. You can hold three per slot. To use it, simply select it. It'll bring up a menu, two bars, one slightly longer than the other, and a circle of arrows around it. The bars are for the size of the barricade; long or short. Press right click to change. The arrow changes what direction the wood goes; for example, if the arrow points left, and you look at a pillar, the wood will just left out of the pillar. To select a different arrow, press reload, and it will move one arrow over, counter clockwise.
Now, how to use wood in a barricade. You're going to want to try to use it before you put down any furniture. The first thing you'll want to block off is the door. Depending on how wide the door is, you could use either a short or long board. Remember this; longer isn't always better. There's more to hit, and it's just as durable as the short board. Place it length-wise, and try to place it at hip level. This makes it harder for zombies to duck under it or crouch jump over it.
For the windows, there are two ways you can place the boards; vertical or horizontal. If you are limited on the hammers, do it horizontally. This allows you to cover every entrance point. However, if you have plenty of supplies, do it vertically. This will give a more effective coverage. It also makes it harder to destroy. The zombies will have to waste time destroying 2 or 3 boards instead of one.
Closed doors are a bit easier. They just require something to stand on. You're going to want to select the short board, and place it diagonally over the corner of the door. This makes it harder to break. A lot of people place one on the side of the door with the hinges (IE not the side with the handle). If you've already placed one on the hinges, and you have some extra supplies, try putting some on the other side of the door. This should give zombies a hard time.
1. What is a barricade?
2. Why use them?
3. How to create a barricade
4. How to maintain a barricade
5. When to create a barricade
6. Tips and tricks
1. What is a barricade?
dictionary. com describes a barricade as:
–noun
1. a defensive barrier hastily constructed, as in a street, to stop an enemy.
2. any barrier that obstructs passage.
However, my definition's a little bit more loose.
-noun
An object or circumstance that impedes progress.
Now, as fun as it is to impede somebody's progress, it's usually frowned upon. However, there are certain times when it becomes necessary, or at least acceptable.
2.Why use them?
A barricade is a good tool for channeling or slowing zombies. This makes it easier to dispose of them with a lower risk.
3.How to create a barricade
For all the newbies out there, the first thing you want to do is press H. This will holster your weapon. Go up to whatever item it is you want to push, and right click. You'll give it a shove that will push it 2-10 feet, depending on the weight of the object.
Now, being that the object is to impede the zombie's progress, you'll want to put it in an effective place. Good examples of this are doors, gates, and thin hallways.
By putting your barricade in a place like this, you can reinforce it more because it won't be as spread out.
The next thing you want to be familiar with is the object you're pushing. For this, I have created a three-tier system:
Tier three objects: These are big and heavy. They include couches, the big blue shelves, other large objects.
Tier two objects: Smaller, but still valuable in barricades; small filing cabinets, heavy chairs, metal bed frames, etc.
Tier one objects: Small and/or light: TV's, small chairs, most wooden furniture (it's ridiculously light).
Now that you know those, you can formulate a barricade strategy.
When covering small entrances such as doors: You'll want to follow a (Tier) 1-2-3, or 3-2-1. What this means is that there are two good ways to do this. You can either start with all the light tier 1 objects, and then go bigger to back it up. Or, you can start with the huge tier 3 objects, and reinforce it with smaller things. The key to this is that the faller things behind include flipped over tables and stuff to slow the zombies once they get in.
Covering a window: You want to find tall objects, no matter what Tier they may be. You have to reinforce it though. For example, you might find a tall wooden cabinet (Tier 1). You can place that up against a window, and slide a couch behind it. Or you could flip the couch upwards and block the window, and pile random stuff behind it.
Blocking off a hallway: This isn't suggested, unless required. However, you will put a Tier 3 object in the middle, spread lengthwise. The best for this is a big red couch. On the sides, you will pile up tier 1 and 2 objects, and place tier 2 objects on top to prevent crouch jumping over. This is the hardest to maintain.
Blocking off a stair case: First of all, before you waste precious barricade supplies, make sure the stairs aren't already destroyable. While having your team mates watch your back, go to the bottom and hit the stair about 10 times with your melee weapon. If it's not breakable, proceed to step two. Step two is to push all the large objects you have down the stairs (Tier 3 and Tier 2). You should try to make them as tall as you can, because most staircases are narrow anyways. After this, put some tier 1 items behind the first stage to help support all the Tier 3 and 2's.
Alternate barricades:
This is where creativity takes over. It's usually a good mixture of ambushes, explosives, and a general mucking-up of all things zombie.
My favorite is to find a very big, weak tier 1 object, maybe a couple of them. You will barricade the door/hallway behind them, so zombies can't see behind. Then you roll up explosive barrels (or substitute IED). If neither is possible, use grenades. If those aren't possible, just have automatic weapons/ shotguns on the other side. When the objects get knocked over or broken, open up fire on the zombies. This works best with explosive barrels and grenades, then it's just simple mop up work. Be careful not to kill yourself.
I've recently learned about the new red handled hammers that let you create barricades. Personally, I think it's a great feature. I've seen all kinds of ways people have used it. For example;
on the map ZPS-Cinema, two people stood outside the projector room where everybody barricades. One guy stood on a ledge, and looked down. He made the wood go straight up in the air from the ground, effectively creating a wooden fence. Needless to say, with two well supplied rifles and that fence, they won the round.
I've also seen entire barricades made of nothing but the wood. First, a quick tutorial. You pick up these red handled hammers, and it takes up one slot. You can hold three per slot. To use it, simply select it. It'll bring up a menu, two bars, one slightly longer than the other, and a circle of arrows around it. The bars are for the size of the barricade; long or short. Press right click to change. The arrow changes what direction the wood goes; for example, if the arrow points left, and you look at a pillar, the wood will just left out of the pillar. To select a different arrow, press reload, and it will move one arrow over, counter clockwise.
Now, how to use wood in a barricade. You're going to want to try to use it before you put down any furniture. The first thing you'll want to block off is the door. Depending on how wide the door is, you could use either a short or long board. Remember this; longer isn't always better. There's more to hit, and it's just as durable as the short board. Place it length-wise, and try to place it at hip level. This makes it harder for zombies to duck under it or crouch jump over it.
For the windows, there are two ways you can place the boards; vertical or horizontal. If you are limited on the hammers, do it horizontally. This allows you to cover every entrance point. However, if you have plenty of supplies, do it vertically. This will give a more effective coverage. It also makes it harder to destroy. The zombies will have to waste time destroying 2 or 3 boards instead of one.
Closed doors are a bit easier. They just require something to stand on. You're going to want to select the short board, and place it diagonally over the corner of the door. This makes it harder to break. A lot of people place one on the side of the door with the hinges (IE not the side with the handle). If you've already placed one on the hinges, and you have some extra supplies, try putting some on the other side of the door. This should give zombies a hard time.