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Post by itchy » Mon Dec 29, 2008 4:06 pm

So, by this point, everyone who's played Left 4 Dead has come to know and love the special infected: Boomers, Smokers (alternate name: Jackass), Hunters, Witches, and Tanks. But in between all of those special infected are lots of wandering normal infected, and sometimes they act a little differently than you expect. So, I've come up with my own nicknames for regular infected that do stuff that's a little out of the ordinary.

Ninja - Ninjas are zombies that manage to come up behind you, regardless of how much you check behind you, how closely you listen, and how many teammates you've got covering you. Somehow, despite checking that corner 10 seconds ago, there's a zombie popping out of there, completely silent, beating on your spine.

The Arcer or The Curveball - The standard zombie formula is this: Stand around unaware until startled, then charge the survivors in a relatively straight line. But occasionally you'll get a crafty one.

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If 1 is the starting positions, and 2 is the standard zombie path, 3 is the Arcer. For little or no reason, sometimes zombies will swing around the side and try and flank you. When in small groups, this doesn't present much of a problem, but when you've got some coming straight at you, and a couple curveballing you from both sides, it turns bad fast.

The Theatric - I rarely actually use this name, but I definitely see them a lot: zombies that just won't fall down unless they add that flare of melodrama. Sure, you hit them square in the chest with the hunting rifle, and they're most certainly dead... but they want to wave their arms around and imitate a Shakespearean actor before the hit the ground. Tend to waste a lot of ammo on these.



Any (loving) nicknames you guys have come up with for regular zombies? Or just me..?
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Post by Rits » Mon Dec 29, 2008 5:39 pm

There's one zombie that's a female that looks like a witch. I've had Slip scream "WITCH!" in my ear only to have it be a false alarm. :lol:


I hate the curveball ones. Sometimes they make me laugh and think "Where in the world was he going?"
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Post by Agent X » Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:34 pm

[quote="itchy";p="143493"]
Ninja - Ninjas are zombies that manage to come up behind you, regardless of how much you check behind you, how closely you listen, and how many teammates you've got covering you. Somehow, despite checking that corner 10 seconds ago, there's a zombie popping out of there, completely silent, beating on your spine.


Any (loving) nicknames you guys have come up with for regular zombies? Or just me..?[/quote]

These guys right here scare the crap out of me. For the short time I've had the game, it never fails that just as I turn around from checking a spot I here their sound effects directly behind me.

Very accurate desciptions Itchy!!
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Post by So Uncivilized » Mon Dec 29, 2008 7:51 pm

Buttcracks- the ones in hospital gowns.

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Post by TheCarpe » Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:19 pm

Theres also a a Ninja variation who will continue to elude you no matter how many times he hits you.

WHACK

Turn to the right, shoot a zombie.

WHACK

Turn back to the left, hear your teammate shoot a zombie.

WHACK

Repeat until you finally do see where you're getting hit from. Happens most frequently in dark rooms with the pump shotty.
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Post by TTHREAZ » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:08 pm

The Drama Teacher - I absolutely love the ones who let out a pathetic OH-HO when they die. 9 times out of 10 it's the last one to die in a group so his deathly moans are usually the only sound you hear.

The Gurgle Turkey - These guys sound like an overzealous, gurgling zombie turkey. You know the kind

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Post by Infusions » Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:11 am

The Average Joe.

Those poor zombies just trying to enjoy a nice nap on the floor or sitting down in a chair AND THEN HERE COME THE SURVIVORS TO BLOW THEIR BRAINS OUT.

Poor Joe.
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Post by So Uncivilized » Tue Dec 30, 2008 2:12 am

The ones that vomit like a fire hose need a nick name. I like to sight them with the hunting rifle and blow up their spewing melon heads when they least expect it.

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Post by Thorn » Tue Dec 30, 2008 5:18 am

what about the ones that are able to duck while running full speed like they are doing the limbo as a race and then pop up right in front of your face. they are like giant crabs
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Post by itchy » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:06 am

[quote="Thorn";p="143654"]what about the ones that are able to duck while running full speed like they are doing the limbo as a race and then pop up right in front of your face. they are like giant crabs[/quote]

You should call them The Kaz (link)

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Post by Agent X » Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:05 am

There needs to be an addition to the Theatric above. Last night while playing with Itchy and Flobee, I noticed that when set the zombies on fire some of them have this dramatic staggering death walk. Hence, the Flaming Theatric. :)
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Post by Hobnail Sneakers » Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:26 pm

Zombie Fight Club-- Occasionally, you'll come across a pair of Infected wailing on each other, while a crowd of Infected look on. It never fails to amuse; more so when you set them on fire.

The first rule of Zombie Fight Club is you don't talk about Zombie Fight Club.
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Post by !B a T m A n! » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:45 pm

[quote="Hobnail Sneakers";p="143788"]Zombie Fight Club-- Occasionally, you'll come across a pair of Infected wailing on each other, while a crowd of Infected look on. It never fails to amuse; more so when you set them on fire.

The first rule of Zombie Fight Club is you don't talk about Zombie Fight Club.[/quote]
the second rule of zombie fight club.... YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT ZOMBIE FIGHT CLUB!
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Post by !B a T m A n! » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:51 pm

the ankle biters- the zombies that pop up out of no where as soon as a tank arrives and start to attack you so you slow down just enough for the tank to come and kill you
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Post by Flobee » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:18 pm

Door Beaters - Zombie's that can be found just beating mercilessly on a completely irrelevant door.
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