February 2012
28 posts
New NECRA infocard rules revealed
http://forum.worldofthelivingdead.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2250&start=20#p10179
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Scavenging in WotLD
Interesting discussion on the forum. Your opinion? http://forum.worldofthelivingdead.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2247
Feedback on scavenging needed
How difficult was WotLD? Can you stomach a real zombie apocalypse? http://forum.worldofthelivingdead.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2247
Combat charts feedback
Veterans of closed beta - all feedback on combat charts would be really helpful! http://forum.worldofthelivingdead.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2244
NECRA needs your experiences!
With new recruits about to arrive, NECRA has put out a call for veterans to submit accounts of how they managed their survivors and made tough decisions. All experienced operatives who participate with relevant reports will receive a reward item upon SCUGS reboot and the most suitable accounts will be incorporated into official NECRA training manuals.
WotLD roleplaying!
Waiting for the reset? Top player Rosslessness is organizing WotLD roleplaying on the forum! http://bit.ly/zakfdS
Reset delayed
It’ll take us a few more days - thanks for your patience! http://bit.ly/AvAiVK
Reset imminent
The current WotLD server will be permanently taken down at 9am GMT tomorrow (12.02.2012). Say farewell to your favorite survivors and make your plans for the reset!
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Shaolin Spade
Top 50 closed beta testers each get an INDESTRUCTIBLE Monk’s Spade in open beta! http://forum.worldofthelivingdead.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2114
WotLD Poll
What was your maximum number of survivors in closed beta? http://forum.worldofthelivingdead.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2109
Indestructible Katana for top 100
Some very dedicated closed beta testers will get this special unbreakable zed-slicing katana as a reward in open beta! http://forum.worldofthelivingdead.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2098
Mission replacement bugfix
Released today for missions which weren’t being replaced at all after being cancelled. It can take some time for SCUGS to send you a new mission but let us know if it ever seems like it’s taking too long (more than a few days).
Indestructible baseball bat
All closed beta testers will receive this unique Polypropylene Baseball Bat in open beta! http://bit.ly/wMmm9D
Red Cross tent tutorial bug
Many of you are not seeing the tutorial location spawning. We’re aware of this and will do our best to fix it soon!
Colt Peacemaker special reward
.357 Magnum ammo included! http://forum.worldofthelivingdead.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2085
Special item for testers
Everyone who took part in the closed beta will receive one of these special edition Colt Peacemaker revolvers. Check it out over on the forum:
http://forum.worldofthelivingdead.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2085
Delayed reset
We’re very sorry to announce that we have to delay the reset until February 13. We really wanted to make it happen today but it’s a big task and it takes time to do it properly. Jungly and I hope that you all understand.
January 2012
3 posts
Inside NECRA.
Latest instalment in this series from top WotLD player, Rosslessness http://forum.worldofthelivingdead.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=384&start=50#p9712
Last release before open beta...
http://forum.worldofthelivingdead.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2062
'Kill zeds' button
Make sure your survivors are correctly (!) skilled & aren’t tired, hungry, thirsty, scared. Tell us if you see low kills.
December 2011
8 posts
Free NC on Facebook bug fixed
Thanks to all the players who reported the bug with getting free NC for liking WotLD on Facebook. There were some changes made which broke the process but it should be okay now.
December 17 Update
Internet Explorer users can now play WotLD smoothly using Google’s Chrome Frame. Details of the update on the forum.
Suggest landmarks for WotLD
Get your favourite Los Angeles County landmark into the game in time for the impending reset!
http://forum.worldofthelivingdead.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1332
WotLD newsletter
Death stalks the starving, axing memberships and imminent reset.
WotLD maintenance completed
Server is back online.
WotLD down for scheduled maintenance
Server needs to be rebooted and upgraded so the game will be offline for approx. 5 hours as of 13.30 GMT.
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Judge Dredd vs. Zombies reviewed on The Register
2000AD readers react a little differently from the rest of the world when they see the words “Judge Dredd” in any title. Ol’ Stony Face could always be relied upon to bring the law to the living and the dead alike, and zombies are definitely within his jurisdiction, but I doubt he’d approve of modern time wasters. Check out the review over at El Reg to make up your own mind...
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December 8 Update
Hunger and thirst deaths are back, but the two of us have done extensive testing to make sure there won’t be a repeat of the widespread carnage that resulted last time. We’ve also made some other small tweaks and changes to other areas based on our tests - including missions, the tutorial and visibility - and tried to deal with the main bugs that have been interfering with play.
To...
November 2011
1 post
Death from hunger and thirst returns to WotLD
The danger of death from hunger and thirst are an essential part of any zombocalypse. We temporarily suspended this threat a few weeks ago but now it’s back. Make sure your survivors have enough to eat and drink or they’ll start to fade away…
More details over on the forum: http://forum.worldofthelivingdead.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=1810
October 2011
2 posts
October 15 update
Changes introduced today:
Fear increase from exposure to z-density has been reduced by 30%
Chat should now work again
Characters will now only use melee weapons if they do not have a firearm or are out of ammo
Attack count should now show the correct number of updates (was showing 1 for some users even when there were no updates)
New players are now vulnerable to PvP attacks after 1 week (or...
Motivate your training routine with Zombies, Run! →
Zombies, Run! is currently being funded over on Kickstarter. Sounds like it might be a great tool for health-conscious zombie fans!
September 2011
2 posts
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Interview with The Walking Dead Exec Producer →
Sounds like Herschel’s farm will be the focus of season two…
What’s been surprising is that in the graphic novel the story that takes place on Hershel’s farm is really only a few issues. We’ve been able to mine that for many episodes, and we’re very excited about the depth to which we’re able to push the characters, the different dynamics that...
Dead Island launch trailer! →
August 2011
4 posts
August 30 update - changes to hunger and thirst!
Big changes to the way Hunger and Thirst affect your characters
You can now order all your characters to consume at the same time by clicking on the big green “Order all survivors to consume rations” button on the Command page. Each character will first attempt to eat something from their backpack and then consume whatever else is needed from the safehouse stores.
You can also...
Zombies! Emergencies! Disasters!
The editors of zombie zine Rigor Mortis just sent us a sampler of their forthcoming “Z.E.D.: Zombies! Emergencies! Disasters!”
Battling the apocalypse and zombie hordes is a never-ending challenge. We discovered a manuscript that we had to publish, as a matter of public interest. It will address some of those survival issues other guides tend to omit ? like DIY cannibalism,...
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August 9 Update
This release is primarily aimed at improving the tutorial, to help new players get into the game.
Removed step zero (welcome to WotLD) of the tutoral
Fixed problem with skull toggling getting stuck
“Next” button pulsates when step is completed and tutorial pane reappears
“GO” pulsates when first route is planned
“Plan route to here” pulsates and is...
July 2011
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July 27 Update
Features
Safehouse integrity chart now shown on Command page
Moved operative status update box to Command page
Premium membership button on top menu drops down to show current membership and days remaining, along with list of pending NECRA deliveries
NECRA Credits balance button on top menu drops down to show quick links to NC pages
Zeds killed counter now shown under current SP in top menu
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Bristol Council Zombie Preparedness Plan
Following the dismal response from Leicester City Council on how a zombie attack would be dealt with, Bristol released a top secret document which contains a detailed “Contingency Plan For Handling Zombie Outbreaks in Bristol”. The alert states are: Ambient zombie level – business as usual, but be on the lookout fortell-tale signs Enhanced activity level – confirmed zombie attacks on...