2012-10-05, 09:39 PM
Corn, you know that I play this game (and my university's HvZ game happens starts next week!). Though it does suck you cannot use Nerf blasters (Cornell's fear-mongering OP) 
Anyways....
- You have the range advantage throwing socks. Use that to your advantage
- Try to get to your classes when there isn't a lot of pedestrian traffic around. Leave from your dorm early if you have to.
- Embedding yourself in a crowd is not a good idea, as it'll reduce your situational awareness by a lot. A zombie can come up and touch you right there and there
- In your situation - socks only - train yourself to be able to hold off 3-4 zombies at once.
- Also, since you're using socks, try to keep a low profile when moving around
- If you school's buildings connect to one another via indoor tunnels, bridges, etc, MAKE USE OF THEM. Saves you from getting tagged and allows you to get to class safely.
- Know how to juke. Yes, in HvZ, juking can really come in handy. It can make the difference between getting zombified or buying critical seconds to stun that zombie.
- Know alternative routes to getting to and from your classes and dorm, as well as to and from missions. Coincidentally, this also serves as a good way to get to know your university's campus better =D
- Be wary of potential ambush spots. This includes corners of buildings, blind spots, bushy areas, or any area of concealment that will give the chasing zombie a few second head start on you. Veteran zombie players can get REAL creative - in a safe and legal manner of course, and yes I've seen it all happen - so anything can happen.
- Know the situations when you can engage and when you CANNOT engage. Learn to GTFO early to a safe area if you have to.
Also, viewing footage of HvZ gameplay from universities around the nation on YouTube is also a great idea. You can see how players act and react, as well as their gameplay tactics.
Anyways....
- You have the range advantage throwing socks. Use that to your advantage
- Try to get to your classes when there isn't a lot of pedestrian traffic around. Leave from your dorm early if you have to.
- Embedding yourself in a crowd is not a good idea, as it'll reduce your situational awareness by a lot. A zombie can come up and touch you right there and there
- In your situation - socks only - train yourself to be able to hold off 3-4 zombies at once.
- Also, since you're using socks, try to keep a low profile when moving around
- If you school's buildings connect to one another via indoor tunnels, bridges, etc, MAKE USE OF THEM. Saves you from getting tagged and allows you to get to class safely.
- Know how to juke. Yes, in HvZ, juking can really come in handy. It can make the difference between getting zombified or buying critical seconds to stun that zombie.
- Know alternative routes to getting to and from your classes and dorm, as well as to and from missions. Coincidentally, this also serves as a good way to get to know your university's campus better =D
- Be wary of potential ambush spots. This includes corners of buildings, blind spots, bushy areas, or any area of concealment that will give the chasing zombie a few second head start on you. Veteran zombie players can get REAL creative - in a safe and legal manner of course, and yes I've seen it all happen - so anything can happen.
- Know the situations when you can engage and when you CANNOT engage. Learn to GTFO early to a safe area if you have to.
Also, viewing footage of HvZ gameplay from universities around the nation on YouTube is also a great idea. You can see how players act and react, as well as their gameplay tactics.