# A Ninja's guide to the apocalypse

**URL:** <https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414>\
**Category:** The Bunker\
**Created:** [September 21, 2014, 1:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414 "2014-09-21T13:00:19Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2014, 1:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/1 "2014-09-21T13:00:19Z")

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[center][b]The door creeks as you step into the darkness. You flick on your flashlight and almost have a heart attack from what you see.

Guns and ammo line the walls, a room off to the side holds the most stocked kitchen you’ve ever seen. One room is random, filled with absolute junk that no one would take, even at a time like this. The last door holds the bedroom. Inside, a large bed and two dressers filled with every day clothes and the other holding the armor worthy of the famed labs. A rather thick, hand written book rests on the bedside table. You pick it up.[/b][/center]

[center][size=20pt]A guide for skrubs Ninja’s Guide to the Apocalypse.[/size][/center]

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So, I know you newbs have been dying, yes? Well, I gonna try my 15 year old ass to help you without getting mad at the stupid stuff you guys do. I’ll teach you how to minimize the time and the way you do things. Complete with pictures. Later. Uhm… Well, if you doubt my skills, please look over the right right side window at the brilliant [J-9 Thread](http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=6795.0). Yeah. Look at them stats. Anyway, I’m sure it’ll be great helping you guys. Really. (Oh right, forgot to say I’m sarcastic most of the time on here.)

FIRST THINGS FIRST:

DO NOT PLAY WITH NPCs, BECAUSE I NEVER DO.

IF YOU’RE GONNA CHANGE OPTIONS IN THE OPTION MENU, PLEASE KEEP IT TO GRAPHICS OPTIONS UNTIL YOU KNOW WHAT THE OTHER OPTIONS DO. I CAN’T HELP YOU IN THE EVENT YOU CHANGE SOMETHING IN THE OPTIONS UNLESS YOU VERY SPECIFICALLY TELL ME WHAT YOU DID.

Let’s get started.

Emergency links to bottom posts in case this gets really long:  
[The quick guide](http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=7847.msg179798#msg179798)  
[Starting out](http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=7847.msg179799#msg179799)  
[Mid game](http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=7847.msg179800#msg179800)  
[End game](http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=7847.msg179802#msg179802)

Q: Hurry up dude.  
A: THIS IS GONNA TAKE A WHILE OK I’VE SLOWED DOWN ON THE CATA

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2014, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/2 "2014-09-21T13:01:49Z")

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[center][size=20pt]The down and dirty, absolute quick start guide[/size][/center]

[center]For those who want to skim this and play.[/center]

[size=12pt]DO:[/size]

Search all the dead bodies for loot. You never know what you’ll find; tools, weapons, ammo, clothing, you name it. Most zombies have nice starting gear.

[size=12pt]DO NOT:[/size]

SET ANYTHING ON FIRE. DO NOT, UNLESS YOU FEEL LIKE GOING OUT IN FLAMES OR WHEN YOU KNOW WHAT FIRE DOES.

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2014, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/3 "2014-09-21T13:01:55Z")

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[center][size=20pt]The start of the game.[/size][/center]

[center]Welcome to the zone, stalker Cataclysm.[/center]

With the advent of scenarios, the “Evac survivor” or whatever it’s called is the original start of every game before scenarios. So start with evac scenario, because that’s what I’m basing this guide off as.

So, you’ve created your character (Not going into detail about character creation because what you pick is your problem), and start inside and in the corner of a little box building. That is the evac shelter, where everyone supposedly went off to go to when stuff happened. You’re alone,

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2014, 1:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/4 "2014-09-21T13:02:07Z")

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[center][size=20pt]Now, is there really a mid game?[/size][/center]

[center]Kind of.[/center]

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2014, 1:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/5 "2014-09-21T13:12:38Z")

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[center]This section of the book is held together with a rubber band. A warning on the front: Spoilers ahead! Heavily bloodstained and ripped. You can still read it, thankfully.[/center]

[center][size=20pt]End game.[/size][/center]

[center]You have my medal of… Something. Here. Take this [none.](http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=2603.msg34265#msg34265)[/center]

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**Author:** ![jimboblordofeskimos](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/jimboblordofeskimos/32/2_2.png) [@jimboblordofeskimos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jimboblordofeskimos)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2014, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/6 "2014-09-21T16:02:02Z")

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Haha, you have bitten off a big chunk to chew through here funsize my lad. I keep threatening myself ill start one of these. I thank you for beating me to the punch.

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**Author:** ![Zireael](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/zireael/32/956_2.png) [@Zireael](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zireael)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2014, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/7 "2014-09-21T16:59:14Z")

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Waiting for more content to show up.

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2014, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/8 "2014-09-21T18:06:56Z")

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Great, now I need to start a new game…

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**Author:** ![Arek\_PL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b77776/32.png) [@Arek\_PL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arek_PL)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/9 "2014-09-21T18:11:27Z")

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even non-newbs wait for this guide i hope this will be good

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**Author:** ![Aslandus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/aslandus/32/1086_2.png) [@Aslandus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aslandus)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2014, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/10 "2014-09-21T19:49:46Z")

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Wow, this is a really short guide… At least it’s concise

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**Author:** ![TheFlame52](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/theflame52/32/247_2.png) [@TheFlame52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame52)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2014, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/11 "2014-09-21T19:53:35Z")

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There’s a typo in the first line of the OP. ‘has’

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2014, 10:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/12 "2014-09-21T22:10:48Z")

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> [@TheFlame52](#):
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> There’s a typo in the first line of the OP. ‘has’

:3

> [@Arek\_PL](#):
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> even non-newbs wait for this guide i hope this will be good

:3

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**Author:** ![TheFlame52](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/theflame52/32/247_2.png) [@TheFlame52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame52)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2014, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/13 "2014-09-21T22:43:05Z")

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I like you, Ninja. You say nice things about the stuff I do. I might make some guides to lesser things, like triffid hives or strange temples.

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**Author:** ![Daidalon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/77aa72/32.png) [@Daidalon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Daidalon)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2014, 3:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/14 "2014-09-22T03:54:04Z")

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You might wanna mention the ratio of bang between a gas tank and a mininuke.

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**Author:** ![Nubsawce](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/47e85d/32.png) [@Nubsawce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nubsawce)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2014, 12:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/15 "2014-09-24T00:57:03Z")

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The use of “V” to look at all nearby monsters or items (using tab) is also invaluable. I would highly recommend adding this to the guide.

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**Author:** ![Birdie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/birdie/32/97_2.png) [@Birdie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Birdie)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2014, 10:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/16 "2014-09-24T22:07:51Z")

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Praise our LROD and SVAIOR ninja  
I can’t wait for this pro as heck guide to roguelike zombies!

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**Author:** ![vsirl005](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/2bfe46/32.png) [@vsirl005](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vsirl005)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2014, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/17 "2014-09-24T22:50:43Z")

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If playing the experimental builds, after looting a corpse, either torch it or butcher it, it’ll get back up if you leave it. (Exception: Unless playing with the “no zombie revivification” mod)

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**Author:** ![Miloch](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/miloch/32/1339_2.png) [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 4:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/18 "2014-09-25T04:04:10Z")

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You can also 's’mash the corpse to a pulp. They will not get up if pulped.

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**Author:** ![Arek\_PL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b77776/32.png) [@Arek\_PL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arek_PL)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/19 "2014-09-25T09:25:22Z")

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playing with static npc is actualy good thing free stuff nexit to you just lure few zombies to him

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**Author:** ![jimboblordofeskimos](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/jimboblordofeskimos/32/2_2.png) [@jimboblordofeskimos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jimboblordofeskimos)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 9:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ninjas-guide-to-the-apocalypse/7414/20 "2014-09-25T09:30:43Z")

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> [@vsirl005](#):
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> If playing the experimental builds, after looting a corpse, either torch it or butcher it, it’ll get back up if you leave it. (Exception: Unless playing with the “no zombie revivification” mod)

Unless things have changed, burning doesnt actually stop them from getting up again unless it damages the corpse enough for it to count as ‘pulped’. Everything else just slow the time until it does get back up.

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