Zombies, Friendly Fire Realism

October 25, 2022 Lehan Edirisinghe

Watched They Are Billions, wanted friendly-fire realism, and leaned into zombie survival. Later enjoyed coconut drink video and Norman Schwarzkopf’s favorite book

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Comparing the Game to Ninja Gaiden’s Pause-and-Heal System

5:45 a.m.

This is a bit like Ninja Gaiden, which is f***ing difficult, but you can pause the game and use potions or spells or scrolls to recover health.

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Why the Civic Republic Military Had the Best Zombie Strategy

6:45 a.m. (b)

In The Walking Dead, world beyond, there is a group. The Civic Republic Military. Or CRM. I think that their strategy, in a zombie apocalypse scenario makes sense. I don't really like the strategy used by most of the survivor groups. The goal should be to have a base, with a water and food supply. Which is well barricaded. You should then, map out the area, scope or scout out further to gain vision. But all the while, systematically killing zombies. This is what CRM did, which is the only real solution. I am astonished, most of the groups, all of the rest, did not do this. It's not sustainable. Even those CRM is very uncool, boring like Angela Merkel or Theresa May, not like Jacinda Ardern, and very unpopular, they had the best strategy to go about it. I love the walking dead franchise because it's worth meditating on the strategy and tactics you'd deploy in that survival scenario.

Groups

https://walkingdead.fandom.com/wiki/Groups

The Civic Republic Military is an organization that serves as a military and a police force within the Civic Republic, an advanced and authoritarian civilization. The force possesses multiple helicopters that are used as transportation to collect new survivors and search for supplies. They serve as the primary antagonists for all of World Beyond and an antagonistic force for the entire TV Universe.

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Liking the “Vote Lehan” Advertising Campaign

8:30 a.m. (b)

I like this "Vote Lehan" advertising campaign...

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Calling Ourselves a Centrist Populist Party

8:30 a.m. (c)

I guess, we're a centrist populist political party.

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The Deciding Reason to Vote for Me

8:45 a.m.

This is perhaps the single most important reason you should vote for me at any election: the deciding factor.

The image is a frame from a video titled "They are Billions - Impossible Map 20 - 900% No pause." It displays gameplay from the strategy game "They are Billions." The scene is set on Day 36, Hour 20 in the game, and the player's units are engaged in a battle against zombie hordes. The screen shows a cluster of red indicators representing enemy units approaching from the north, while a group of green indicators represents the player's soldiers positioned defensively.
The interface at the bottom highlights a "Soldier (Vet)" unit, describing it as "disciplined and versatile" with heavy armor and a submachine gun. The player appears to be managing resources and unit health, as indicated by numbers like 117/120 for the soldier's health and other statistics for resources. On-screen text notes that "A Sniper unit is now veteran," indicating progress or achievement within the game.
The setting is a dark, eerie environment with muted colors, characteristic of post-apocalyptic themes. Structures, possibly defensive towers, are seen to the right, while the player seems to be strategizing to fend off the approaching threat. The interface elements and strategic gameplay indicate a complex, real-time strategy challenge typical of "They are Billions."

Wanting Realistic Games With Friendly Fire and No-Man’s-Land Dynamics

10:15 a.m. (b)

I want to see more games, which are realistic. Where if shots are fired, more friendly fire. Such as over here, friendly turret can kill ally troops by mistake. I think this is a good direction for realism. You end up with more no man's land game dynamics which I would argue is more realistic.

The video frame is from a gameplay video titled "They are Billions - Impossible Map 20 - 900% No pause," capturing a strategic moment within the game "They are Billions." The scene showcases a defensive setup against an approaching horde of enemies, indicated by the mass of red symbols on the right side of the screen. Central to the image is a fortified area with multiple green-lit structures and Great Ballista towers strategically placed to fend off the attack. The text box at the bottom provides information about a Great Ballista, describing its function as an attack tower that shoots large arrows at nearby enemies.
In the upper left corner, a warning message states, "Our defenses are being attacked!" The gameplay interface includes various status indicators and resource counts at the bottom right, showing values for gold, wood, stone, iron, oil, and workers. The dark, moody lighting typical of the game creates an intense atmosphere, emphasizing the urgency of the player's defensive efforts. The map in the bottom left corner highlights player-controlled areas in green, juxtaposed against the impending red threat. This frame effectively illustrates the game's core mechanics of building and defending against overwhelming forces.
- Title: "They are Billions - Impossible Map 20 - 900% No pause"
- Captions / subtitles: "Our defenses are being attacked!"

Liking Zombie Base-Building Survival Games

10:30 a.m.

I like zombie base building survival games.

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The image is a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "¡MIRA! 😳👌Como yo hago agua fresca de coco 🥥🥥 para que salga CREMOSITA," hosted on the channel "CocinaConAdela." It features a person demonstrating how to make creamy coconut water. The scene is set in a modern kitchen with white cabinets and a light-colored backsplash. The individual is focusing on pouring or mixing ingredients into a container. The thumbnail and surrounding interface indicate it's a cooking tutorial, with related video thumbnails on the right. The person is wearing an apron with the design and text related to "Salvador," likely indicating a cultural or recipe theme. The video has over 689,000 views, suggesting its popularity. Captions are visible, displaying text in English, translating a part of the host's dialogue. The overall mood is educational and engaging, designed to instruct viewers on making a specific beverage.

Liking This

11:30 a.m. (b)

I like this.

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Feeling Sleepy, Watching Something and Planning to Publish

1:00 p.m. (d)

I'm sleepy. I'm watching this. Will have lunch soon. And I should publish something, maybe even for free on the website, to try earn some money.

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Not Wanting To, but Doing It if Necessary

2:30 p.m. (b)

I don't want to--

But I will if I must.

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Good Charlotte’s “Girls & Boys”

2:45 p.m.

Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys (Official Video)

https://youtu.be/3FTS2tdmyYM

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[Outro]

All of these boys, yeah, and all of these girls

Losing their souls in a material world

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Crispin Glover and “Crimson and Clover”

3:00 p.m.

Crispin Glover (looks like, likely not)

Crimson and Clover - Tommy James & The Shondells

https://youtu.be/GpGEeneO-t0

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Adam Grant, Sulzberger and Fossil Fuels

5:45 p.m. (b)

Adam Grant wrote about this on the NY Times...

I think he's interviewed Sulzberger

Who uses fossil fuels

Which aren't very good

For the environment

This image depicts a scene inside a car with a woman reading a book titled "The Prophet." The lighting is warm and casts an orange hue, suggesting it might be either early morning or late afternoon. The woman has short brown hair and is wearing glasses, which add an intellectual touch to her appearance. She is seated in the backseat of the car, and her seatbelt is visibly fastened across her chest. The background outside the car window is slightly blurred, indicating motion, with trees and a building passing by. The atmosphere inside the car feels introspective, enhanced by the subtitle "I was incapable of reading feelings," which suggests a theme of emotional disconnect or introspection. The woman appears focused and absorbed in her reading, contributing to a quiet, contemplative mood.

Norman Schwarzkopf’s Teddy Bear Has This Book

5:45 p.m. (c)

Stormin' Norman Teddy Bear has this book!

(Norman Schwarzkopf)

1) This image is a screenshot of a Wikipedia page dedicated to Norman Schwarzkopf Jr., a notable United States Army general. The page provides a detailed biography and features an official portrait of Schwarzkopf in military uniform, with an array of medals visible on his chest. The background behind him displays an American flag motif, enhancing the patriotic theme. The page outlines his significant military career, including his leadership in the Gulf War and involvement in Operation Desert Storm. The text is laid out in a classic Wikipedia format, with sections detailing his early life, military service, and post-retirement activities. The top of the page includes typical Wikipedia navigation links, while the portrait is aligned to the right of the text. The screenshot captures the desktop version of the Wikipedia page, indicating it’s being viewed on a web browser with tabs open for Facebook, CodeMonkey, and a document titled "Three.Thousand.Ye."
2) On-screen text block:
- Title: "Norman Schwarzkopf Jr."
- Site / app: "Wikipedia"

Calling It His Favorite Book

5:45 p.m. (d)

It was his favorite book.

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A Single Smile

5:00 a.m.

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Lehan Edirisinghe

Lehan Edirisinghe

AngryPages Founder

Former German Chancellor