In zombie films, how come nobody has ever...

Deimos Anomaly · June 29 2012, 06:36 PM

..put on a suit of medieval full-plate knight armour?

Instant, near-total invulnerability to zombie bites and scratches.

A squad of plate armoured knights with sharp swords and shields could easily cleave through a zombie horde, decapitating as they went. A follow up eachelon could destroy the severed heads (immobilised but still active as long as the brain is undamaged) in their wake at leisure.

auntiehill · June 29 2012, 06:40 PM

Well, if they were fast zombies, the armor would make it a bit difficult to run away from a quickly-approaching horde. Plus, you can't really see for shit in those helmets.

Plus, not many modern-day people have a full suit of armor lying around the house. Those who did would probably only have replicas, which aren't that strong.

Mr. Adventure · June 29 2012, 07:01 PM

auntiehill wrote:

Well, if they were fast zombies, the armor would make it a bit difficult to run away from a quickly-approaching hoard.

As long as you never fell over you'd be fine...

Klaus · June 29 2012, 07:22 PM

I can't help posting this classic xkcd in response:

Admiral James Kirk · June 29 2012, 08:18 PM

If the zombies ever do rise I'm going to a S & M store and stocking up on chainmail shirts. I'll have to see if they have chain mail pants as well. I don't want to be stuck in the middle of a zombie apocalypse in nothing more than a chain mail shirt and a pair of assless chaps.

Mr. Adventure · June 29 2012, 08:19 PM

You wouldn't want to become ass-imilated into the zombie ranks.

Sindatur · June 29 2012, 08:38 PM

As Auntie said, not many folks have one sitting around their home, and you'll likely to have to survive going through a horde to get to somewhere that had one, and where might that be. Imagine if you barely survived getting past the Zombies, and getting into someplace you thought would have one, and then find out there isn't one there, so, you have to survive through the horde again to continue your quest. And then of course, there is the lack of mobility she mentioned.

Sure it would be a decent and maybe even a great idea, if you happen to have one, or have access to one, but, what are the odds?

Lonemagpie · June 29 2012, 08:57 PM

Argh!

It's Horde!

Mass of hostile beings = Horde
Pile of treasure stashed away = Hoard

Mr. Laser Beam · June 29 2012, 08:58 PM

Here's a better idea:

Flamethrower.

auntiehill · June 29 2012, 08:59 PM

Lonemagpie wrote:

Argh!

It's Horde!

Mass of hostile beings = Horde
Pile of treasure stashed away = Hoard

Yes, it is. I shall edit that.

Sindatur · June 29 2012, 09:37 PM

Lonemagpie wrote:

Argh!

It's Horde!

Mass of hostile beings = Horde
Pile of treasure stashed away = Hoard

Mine's edited too

Coulda been worse

Sold Sex for Money = Whored

Admiral James Kirk · June 29 2012, 09:42 PM

I whored myself to a horde for a hoard!

Sindatur · June 29 2012, 09:50 PM

Admiral James Kirk wrote:

I whored myself to a horde for a hoard!

Well played

davejames · June 29 2012, 09:56 PM

Well zombies are usually depicted as being pretty strong, so they'd probably rip the helmet (or some other piece of armor) right off.

And since you wouldn't be able to run away, you'd be screwed.

Leviathan · June 30 2012, 02:45 AM

....ooo Knight Vs. Zombies - the next summer blockbuster

June 29 2012, 06:36 PM	#1
Deimos Anomaly Rear Admiral Location: Hiberniae Septentrionalis	In zombie films, how come nobody has ever... ..put on a suit of medieval full-plate knight armour? Instant, near-total invulnerability to zombie bites and scratches. A squad of plate armoured knights with sharp swords and shields could easily cleave through a zombie horde, decapitating as they went. A follow up eachelon could destroy the severed heads (immobilised but still active as long as the brain is undamaged) in their wake at leisure. __________________ I had a friend once, but the wheels fell off. Sad, very sad.

June 29 2012, 06:40 PM	#2
auntiehill Fleet Admiral Location: av by Chemahkuu	Re: In zombie films, how come nobody has ever... Well, if they were fast zombies, the armor would make it a bit difficult to run away from a quickly-approaching horde. Plus, you can't really see for shit in those helmets. Plus, not many modern-day people have a full suit of armor lying around the house. Those who did would probably only have replicas, which aren't that strong. __________________ “Throughout history, every mystery ever solved has turned out to be NOT. MAGIC.” --Tim Minchin Last edited by auntiehill; June 29 2012 at 08:58 PM.

June 29 2012, 07:22 PM	#4
Klaus Rear Admiral Location: Klaus - Beach condo, Bay of Eldamar	Re: In zombie films, how come nobody has ever... I can't help posting this classic xkcd in response: __________________ "Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain http://tlbklaus.deviantart.com

June 29 2012, 08:18 PM	#5
Admiral James Kirk Writer Location: Tucson, AZ	Re: In zombie films, how come nobody has ever... If the zombies ever do rise I'm going to a S & M store and stocking up on chainmail shirts. I'll have to see if they have chain mail pants as well. I don't want to be stuck in the middle of a zombie apocalypse in nothing more than a chain mail shirt and a pair of assless chaps. __________________ Star Force The Tales of the Star Force Anthology

June 29 2012, 08:19 PM	#6
Mr. Adventure Admiral Location: Mr. Adventure	Re: In zombie films, how come nobody has ever... You wouldn't want to become ass-imilated into the zombie ranks.

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June 29 2012, 08:38 PM	#7
Sindatur Rear Admiral Location: Sacramento, CA	Re: In zombie films, how come nobody has ever... As Auntie said, not many folks have one sitting around their home, and you'll likely to have to survive going through a horde to get to somewhere that had one, and where might that be. Imagine if you barely survived getting past the Zombies, and getting into someplace you thought would have one, and then find out there isn't one there, so, you have to survive through the horde again to continue your quest. And then of course, there is the lack of mobility she mentioned. Sure it would be a decent and maybe even a great idea, if you happen to have one, or have access to one, but, what are the odds? __________________ One Day I hope to be the Man my Cat thinks I am Where are we going? And why are we in this Handbasket? Last edited by Sindatur; June 29 2012 at 09:36 PM.

June 29 2012, 08:57 PM	#8
Lonemagpie Writer Location: Yorkshire	Re: In zombie films, how come nobody has ever... Argh! It's Horde! Mass of hostile beings = Horde Pile of treasure stashed away = Hoard __________________ "I got two modes with people- Bite, and Avoid" Reading: Mystery Man (Colin Bateman) Blog- http://lonemagpie.livejournal.com

June 29 2012, 08:58 PM	#9
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: In zombie films, how come nobody has ever... Here's a better idea: Flamethrower. __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

June 29 2012, 09:42 PM	#12
Admiral James Kirk Writer Location: Tucson, AZ	Re: In zombie films, how come nobody has ever... I whored myself to a horde for a hoard! __________________ Star Force The Tales of the Star Force Anthology

June 29 2012, 09:56 PM	#14
davejames Vice Admiral Location: Sac, Ca	Re: In zombie films, how come nobody has ever... Well zombies are usually depicted as being pretty strong, so they'd probably rip the helmet (or some other piece of armor) right off. And since you wouldn't be able to run away, you'd be screwed.

June 30 2012, 02:45 AM	#15
Leviathan Commander	Re: In zombie films, how come nobody has ever... ....ooo Knight Vs. Zombies - the next summer blockbuster