Zombie Apocalypse d6 Generator

Time Period of Apocalypse

[1] Few days before it begins. Shadowy rumors of weird cannibal murders.

[2] The night where it goes down. Have to kill your neighbors.

[3] One week after. Government holdouts still active, trying to create safe zones.

[4] Full collapse. Lawless wasteland. Tiny survivor groups try their best to survive.

[5] Years later. Nature overtaking the cities. Many survivors born after the fall.

[6] Reclamation. Zombies only exist as boogeymen in “haunted” places, new societies growing.

Technology & Resources

[1] The gas and water have kept running- survivors manufacture their own weapons.

[2] Propane and fossil fuels are extracted commonly. Cars are pretty common, travel along roads.

[3] Most infrastructure is destroyed; all parts must be scavenged, canned food is usually eaten cold.

[4] Only one or two groups of scientists left trying to cure the plague. Getting guns is a challenge.

[5] Almost all resources and food was destroyed during the plague; nature's bounty must provide.

[6] The world is a wasteland. Zombie virus killing off plants and animals; fresh water is rare.

Survivor Groups

[1] Small family units, roaming the world and creating strongholds.

[2] Groups of gangs prowl to steal or enslave anyone who can't fight them off.

[3] Live on communes and the wilderness- use a pony express deliver mail.

[4] Organized along the road to a safe or better place; most sell or trade, some steal.

[5] Tons of prepper loners in basements and crazies- they're all that survive this long.

[6] Large, complete neighborhoods organize search parties and scavenging missions.

The Infection

[1] Zombies release spores; spending more then 15 minutes breathing spores at once will turn you.

[2] Everyone is already infected; everyone turns 6 hours after death from any cause.

[3] Can turn any large carnivore & omnivore mammals; zombie wolves, pigs, bears, and dogs.

[4] Zombies bite once, then release. You turn within a minute.

[5] All zombie fluids can cause infection; 1 in 4 chance after getting bitten, scratched, or spit on.

[6] If you get bit, you'll turn into a zombie in 3 days. Amputate limb immediately; 50% chance to stop the infection. You'll turn even if you were killed afterwards; must destroy brain to stop this.

Zombie Aggression & Hunting Zombies

[1] Survivors often capture zombies to fight them in pits for fun. Buckets on head will blind them.

[2] Few scattered walkers aren't scary at all; just smash and move on. Hoards are dangerous.

[3] Zombies instinctively gather in groups and are attracted to noise. Gunshots may attract more.

[4] Zombies flood in at the sight of movement, but don't get trapped.

[5] Survivors leave out traps and bait for zombies; set up diversions so they can safely pass areas.

[6] Zombies have seeming 6^th sense to find survivors. Speaking above a whisper can get you killed.

Special Infected Type Frequency

[1] None. All undead are basically the same.

[2] There's exactly one; patient zero. Different from other zombies somehow.

[3] One type; rare. Usually in the center of zombie hoards.

[4] A few kinds; come from uncommon humans who were turned (pregnant, morbidly obese, etc.)

[5] Common. Zombies mutate all the time, even randomly. Evolution in death.

[6] The rule, not the exception. Every zombie is a little unique; Necromorph style body horror.

Zombies Quirk

[1] Zombies very sensitive to smell. Dump out bottles of perfume to make a decoy; bathe often.

[2] Driven by hunger, mostly. Well fed zombies will watch you just pass by, but don't get too close.

[3] Zombies occasionally pick up weapons to use. Cannot operate firearms.

[4] Seem to follow “leader” zombies; usually special infected or the biggest, strongest undead. Zombies will become confused and aimless if leader is killed for a few minutes afterwards.

[5] Creepy remnants of humanity. May repeat actions or try to enter buildings they knew in life. Zombie stares at a faded billboard showing a smiling family. Sometimes; they knock.

[6] They puke, sweat, and gather in damp places. Prefer to keep their skin as moist as possible. Float facedown in pools; still capable of jumping up and attacking you.