Steelshrapnel

Where I live, many denizens survive off of well water, and crops are easily grown; food isn't a problem. It's Illinois however. Knowing Chicago, we're all screwed.

Knox county is quarantined. Though what if the infection hasn't spread out of Knox County; or it has, but hasn't had that much of an impact due to aforementioned strict quarantine. I'd think some people would love to do tests on the munchers. Also, considering the nature of the army, I'd expect some form of chain and command being adhered to, even if those in the military are essentially left to die. (I'm sure there'd be mass hysteria about Knox County if this was found out anyways, the military, and the government as a whole would go to drastic measures to make sure the infection stayed in Knox County at the very least.

Sounds like a plan!

Munchers. This name must live on!

I've already got a few root cellars...And a smokehouse. I mean, who doesn't have a smokehouse? It's the U.S.A. folks! BBQ is a way of life.

Eh, it all depends. Right now in the U.S. 60% of the mainland is going through a freeze. A few weeks ago in Atlanta Georgia it was 6 degrees fahrenheit. I've got cousins in northern Louisiana a few years back who had a snowball fight. I think if we're going to be talking about weather, we can't ignore snow. Even the southern states are starting to get battered.

I don't waste time training my dogs to do parlor tricks. I train them to hunt, alert when danger is around, protect me and my property, etc. I guess someone might train their dog to play dead, but I can't see the point to it save for entertainment.

I'd probably keep all the dogs I found in-game. IRL they're great for hunting. Just feed them a few scraps of meat or some kibble while on the hunt or when they're inactive, and they'll be fine. Even if one follows you, I'd say that'd be the perfect time to break out the shotgun and kill some zeds...If only to get a few more skill points. Dangerous? Yes. Stupid? Yes. Rewarding? Most definitely.

Hehehe. You've never met my Uncle.

Love it.

...Who doesn't know how to start a fire? You get some kindling, logs, etc...You're golden. Seriously. What kind of fool doesn't know how to light a fire? Kids these days.

I had the same woodberry' ish idea for when NPCs are added. It would be too boring to do with out them, like having a huge mansion, but no friends or family to share it with. Exactly! What's the fun in it all if nobody is plotting against you? Or arguing about stupid crap?

Ahh, forgive me for that! I jumped the wagon there.

Whoah there, bud. I dunno about anyone else around here, but I love hickory nuts. Bitter food may taste like crap, but in a pinch I'd rather eat hickory nuts than starve. Plus, bitter food makes your tongue go wild.

Not sure where the unhappiness comes from. I know of folk who drink as if they were fish and the worst they get is being a little buzzed, and very happy.