ZM or ZE

[thecat]

This is just a poll to see which mode is the most popular on the server.
ZM: zombie survival
ZE: zombie escape

[Omegxkid]

We play both ZE and ZM some days [eople like to run for their life other days people like to hide in a hole and shoot the shit outa some zombie brains.

[thecat]

This is just a poll not a request.
But there are some people who only like a certen type of gamemode and always spam rtv into the mic when they don't get the gamemode they wanted (not map, gamemode).
I am glad that you like to play both types of gamemode.

[brett friggin favre]

i prefer ze. zm maps are usually won in the first 30 seconds...after that it's just boring. 1 perfect cade, or a little map secret only a few people know about, and it's just down to waiting for 5 minutes, whereas ze maps are more intense.

not to say that i play zmod much at all, but when i do, i prefer ze.

[thecat]

By the way does anyone know where the people against porn on ZM desperadoes comes from.

[StarsMine]

I prefer ZE for the similar reasons as brett.
ZM gets stupid when 20 zombies are infrount of a cade and cant get it open.

[thecat]

I also like ZE because of the teamwork aspect.

[Bane of Soldiers]

Because I know how much you people hate to read, I made it easier
Hahaha, I can't disagree about victory usually being determined within the first 30 seconds, for certain maps. For me, ZE is only thrilling with friends. Reliable people who can hurdle the obstacles, set the triggers, know when/how to hold, where to aim, when to shoot, and will fight tooth and nail for every inch of ground. Hey, I'm a very demanding person. I won't play if you won't pitch in some good effort to hold your ground. Got some good work in earlier on Aperture: aNex, myself, and 8-12 others brought home the black forest cake for the humans to end the map.


I prefer ZM much better because I can simply relax. Much less team-oriented. Yes, in a way, I prefer the paradoxical Zombie Mod game play. If I'm not being followed or headed to a popular destination, there's a fairly high chance that I can get a barricade all to myself. Only time I enjoy having company in my barricade/secret is if he's/she's a friend or an obedient player that doesn't fidget too much. Even if they don't touch the cade, I get really worried when they're hopping on and off me or the barricade, walking close to the entrance and teasing the zombies, not paying attention in general, even leaving the barricade... otherwise, I can relax, talk, and joke behind my asshole of a barricade. Something that I can't do on the run. Enough good company, and we can rack in loads of kills and lawls. Too much company, and the higher chance one of them is a troll or confused, and less kills to split among everyone, if we can manage to get settled for the killing. I hate asking people if they can let me build the barricade. They're usually unresponsive, stubborn, or make it really difficult to undo their actions quickly. Ain't nobody got the time to type and explain that the barricade is flawed, them zombies are coming. I should let them learn, but I don't really want to die lol. Same way with secrets. Oh, how I love them. Just kick back and relax for 5 minutes. If you're found, GG, let's eat some brains. If not, you end the round with a smirk. Who doesn't get amused by making other people just slightly irritated? xD


Pretty much, playing with friends is the way to go, and I'd much rather do it on ZM instead of ZE. :3

.....Although I will make several exceptions. Crappy maps that have glitchy/no props, weak cades, or maps with overused secrets. It bugs me to hell when someone finds me because of a Youtube video. Sharing with friends or deciphering them in single player has a lot more pride and fun than a google search. Oh, and another exception is when people are hounding me for my map knowledge. Until you give up/disconnect, we can play ZE all fucking day! Translation: I have no shame in admitting that I like playing maps with OP barricades/secrets, although I sarcastically bash everyone, including myself, for it

[thecat]

Some of the secrets are IMPOSSIBLE to find without a youtube video.
For example you can not find the urban final bank code through gameplay.
And I don't like secrets because they have nothing to do with skill just if you looked at the right video or forum post.
So don't get mad if others look at videos so they can use the secrets that you use.
To be fare I found 2 secretes through gameplay.

[Bane of Soldiers]

Some of the secrets are IMPOSSIBLE to find without a youtube video.
For example you can not find the urban final bank code through gameplay.
And I don't like secrets because they have nothing to do with skill just if you looked at the right video or forum post.
So don't get mad if others look at videos so they can use the secrets that you use.
To be fare I found 2 secretes through gameplay.

You can find the code on a newspaper in urban downtown.

Well, mainly, I refer to the more popular maps, some of which: desperados, FW aztec, lila panic beach, and playtime. I remember a couple of friends and I would have the greatest times on desperados, when it was first released. Now that everyone and their mothers know the secrets, I'm forced to use the OP cades, if I ever have anything to do with that fps devouring, human sided map. Secrets are fun little gimmicks, plus they're just a good place to strike up a conversation and horse around. I just get a little peeved when the rewards from meticulous analysis in game is spoiled by some lazy noob who opens up Google or Youtube. At the very least, one can try to learn it from other players. Not in a silent, pursue-the-other-player-every-round kind of way, but rather in an open way -- talk, joke, befriend, whatever. Some people are actually very willing to show how "knowledgeable" they can be. Trying to steal/spy secrets from a player you aren't friendly with or using Youtube, to me, gives off a vibe of underhandedness, unfriendliness, maybe even hostility. Idk, call me old-fashioned hahaha. For me, map secrets can be a fun trade; one that's even more fun if you can corner its market. I think it's a less stressful alternative than the normal chatter of M249's