Survival Memorial Opened!
Titania McGee here with Channel 5 News, your best source for up to date information.
The anniversary of the Great Pandemic approaches, and that means that it is once again time to honor the departed and celebrate our own survival of the diseases that have taken so many people over the last 4 years. Don\'t forget to offer your thoughts to those that passed by laying flowers at, or offering a kiss to, the Survival Memorial in Centropolis.
In positive news, this bittersweet occasion has taken a new turn: The Center of Infectious Disease is proud to announce that a vaccine has passed through all clinical trials, and has been released publicly. While it will not cure those already infected, this vaccine should prevent any further infections from occurring.
Perhaps we can finally put this tragedy, and those that lost their lives to it, to rest.
Please stand by for further development.
The anniversary of the Great Pandemic approaches, and that means that it is once again time to honor the departed and celebrate our own survival of the diseases that have taken so many people over the last 4 years. Don\'t forget to offer your thoughts to those that passed by laying flowers at, or offering a kiss to, the Survival Memorial in Centropolis.
In positive news, this bittersweet occasion has taken a new turn: The Center of Infectious Disease is proud to announce that a vaccine has passed through all clinical trials, and has been released publicly. While it will not cure those already infected, this vaccine should prevent any further infections from occurring.
Perhaps we can finally put this tragedy, and those that lost their lives to it, to rest.
Please stand by for further development.
Posted by 
[NPC] Titania McGee
Lena
Still waiting for the "Please stand by for further development." Where is the plot this year I really miss it!
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Krynne
So where do I find/make/access this cure thingy? The only reason I want it is because I hope it is an actual collectable item and not just a clickable link... my mad scientist pet would love to have it for her TC :)
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Alto
???, what, there won't be any zombies? pfft then what is the interesting part? it's completely useless then. and you should have warn us. then i wouldn't have cured mine.. eh.
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Hunting_Darkness
The thing with the flowers is the same as every other year. The flower name needs to have the word "Memorial" in it.
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Princess_Tulip
I really hope they'll be knew strains this year, I've wanted to be a zombie for so long and if I can't become one I'll probably cry.
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Taters
WOO pandemic timeee. I dont think they are trying to get rid of virus, its just allowing the people who dont want it to not have it?
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Alcremie
I'm glad the event has finally begun - but..do you mean there will be no more infections? But that was the fun part. Oh well, I'm glad I'm still a zombie.
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TangerineHairedGirl
last time i got infected was in 2009 and kept it till last year cant wait to get infected again
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CARACAL
omg i don't think this is an end to the zombie strains!
however, i have an idea.
vaccines are usually made using the actual live/dead virus that is being made into a vaccine to introduce it safely to the body's immune system so it will recognize it in the future and be capable of preventing an infection. in this case, the vaccine was most likely created using (a) strain(s) of the pre-existing viruses. therefore, what if the vaccines somehow were created improperly, or there was an unknown flaw, and instead the vaccine rather infected those who were vaccinated; bringing back old strains!
i think that would be neat.
however, i have an idea.
vaccines are usually made using the actual live/dead virus that is being made into a vaccine to introduce it safely to the body's immune system so it will recognize it in the future and be capable of preventing an infection. in this case, the vaccine was most likely created using (a) strain(s) of the pre-existing viruses. therefore, what if the vaccines somehow were created improperly, or there was an unknown flaw, and instead the vaccine rather infected those who were vaccinated; bringing back old strains!
i think that would be neat.
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Arch-Guardian-Angel
to people who having trouble laying flowers down
I have put down 3 already so
I guess it's not the glitch?
I have put down 3 already so
I guess it's not the glitch?
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Frozen_Shade
I figure maybe this is starting later because Ecks and Skitters were arguing about what to write in their letter.
In other news, I do not trust these people. I just keep remembering that last year it seemed like someone was behind the scenes pulling the strings to get the two sides to spread distrust and get the two sides to wipe each-other out. And the fake viruses, too (was that last year or the year before? I can't remember... Two years ago, wasn't it?)
In other news, I do not trust these people. I just keep remembering that last year it seemed like someone was behind the scenes pulling the strings to get the two sides to spread distrust and get the two sides to wipe each-other out. And the fake viruses, too (was that last year or the year before? I can't remember... Two years ago, wasn't it?)
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MapleRose
I got a flower with a note on it, I wonder what it's for... its rarity is "common" though, so it's not a holiday/event item?
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Rox
Found a flower in a random event, but the statue keeps telling me I don't have any flowers to put on there.
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Melody
Yay! Pandemic time! Gosh that sounded so wrong, lol. Looking forward to this year's event, the plot was getting interesting last year. :)
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Maja
If there's a way to prevent getting a virus at all, I'm glad because this event does nothing for me.
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gemajgall
I despise zombies so much. Every year, this event threatens to alienate me from Subeta for good.
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DoctorFreudenstein
Just found a Blue note memorial rose in a random event :0
so maybe they're giving them away? idk late to the party pft
so maybe they're giving them away? idk late to the party pft
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ChibiStraws
Okay, so... the event is supposed to start in the middle of February. We're already a day over that, and they've officially announced in the news that they will announce it's starting LATER? Seriously? This is the shortest month of the year, it's not exactly nice to waste time like this for an event with a set stop-point.
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crashingnightingales
@Yukimiko It's probably because the new flowers officially released yet in the news.
The idea of having a vaccine sounds interesting, I wonder what it will entail? Even though the event hasn't officially started yet, I'm glad to see something about it in the news.
@pandemonium I don't think the news post is saying that there won't be any new strains this year. I think the news post is meant to let us know that pandemic will be starting soon, since its had an unusually late start (compared to previous years). My guess is that the vaccine has some unusual side effects that cause people to mutate somehow. I believe during last year's plot there was talk about developing a zombie vaccine so that people could avoid being infected if they wanted to.
The idea of having a vaccine sounds interesting, I wonder what it will entail? Even though the event hasn't officially started yet, I'm glad to see something about it in the news.
@pandemonium I don't think the news post is saying that there won't be any new strains this year. I think the news post is meant to let us know that pandemic will be starting soon, since its had an unusually late start (compared to previous years). My guess is that the vaccine has some unusual side effects that cause people to mutate somehow. I believe during last year's plot there was talk about developing a zombie vaccine so that people could avoid being infected if they wanted to.
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Serentic
Is the vaccine made from a live virus? Are the needles all sterilized?
Otherwise, everybody who takes the vaccine runs the risk of being infected~
Otherwise, everybody who takes the vaccine runs the risk of being infected~
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taffyann
Looking forward to a new Zombie phase in my HAs existence :p I am sick of the dollie one :D
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pandemonium
I'm super concerned that they're trying to say no new zombie strains this year. If that is the case, I will cry because this and masquerade are tied for my favorite events on this site and I also want to see if our new artists are doing strains!
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Venom
I nearly had a heart attack, thought I missed it. Whooo... computer better keep working for this.
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Hydrogen_622red5luke
What's wrong with being a zombie? I love it!
Sounds like this will be a good story again this year!
Sounds like this will be a good story again this year!
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Zay
"Perhaps we can finally put this tragedy, and those that lost their lives to it, to rest."
I sure hope this doesn't mean no more zombies.. otherwise I will be disappointed.
On the other hand maybe our zombie brethren should bite everyone asap just incase XD
I sure hope this doesn't mean no more zombies.. otherwise I will be disappointed.
On the other hand maybe our zombie brethren should bite everyone asap just incase XD
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reddyvetty
Is It that time again?!?! Yes! HEY ZOMBIES, COME BITE ME!!! *opens my arms for infection*
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Broodingbat
Item not found: pink cute memorial flowers - a really sweet item, but the Survival Memorial refuses to accept it. Gives me that "Oh No! You don't have a survival flower to lay down at the memorial. You can find them in Seedlings!" thing. Is it a glitch?
On a happier note - YAAY! Pandemic!!!
On a happier note - YAAY! Pandemic!!!
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Emotional
You know every year we pay grievance to those who lost their lives to the zombies...we've never seen anybody lose their life to a zombie.
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Tucker
Hey, wait a minute. I didn't lose my life to this. :/ What are you talking about? You better not try laying me to rest. >:(
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Sound
I really hope this isn't the end of infections :C It's the part of the event I enjoy the most <3
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Evanesce
As long as I'm not forced to be a pink, goop-covered cupcake I'm good with whatever happens.
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Lyriel
Item not found: blue memorial note rose
Blue Memorial Note Rose
Common
i vended it o.o
should the new ones be vendable by now? o.o
Blue Memorial Note Rose
Common
i vended it o.o
should the new ones be vendable by now? o.o
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Spiderwebby
I can't get any candy hearts? *does happy dance* i was soooooooooooo waiting for pandemic Ty Keith n eveyrone!:) for getting it started!:)
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ChibiStraws
This better not actually mean an end to new strains- I look forward to this every single year!
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Synth
Finally, yes! I just hope this whole vaccine business is as suspicious as it sounds and doesn't really mean the end of zombie infections. I'll probably keep my strain, but i was looking forward to seeing a bunch of new ones!
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Garyx
I wonder if this means that biting will be back? By immunizing zombies, we wouldn't have to worry about losing our early strains... but it may also mean that older strains may see some dissemination. Not sure I like that if they get the same Den access... hmm. Unless they're hybrids?
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Aperture_168
A voluntary vaccine could be a wonderful thing for the Unliving community, as it would ensure only those prepared for their new unlives would make the change. It could also be a terrible thing. Only time will tell which.
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LadySlayer
Yes! A chance to start a history!! I been needed to update my character history with a new disease! lol
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usagi
@downpour
LOL. Good point. There's no "control" in the title. xD Looking forward to testing this hrm.. new vaccine. c:
LOL. Good point. There's no "control" in the title. xD Looking forward to testing this hrm.. new vaccine. c:
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Phlizz
Pfft, why do I have a strong suspicion that the person behind this "vaccine" is probably gonna turn out to be Ecks?
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markinco
Vaccine? :O Really interesting turn of events. I hope it was developed by Dr. Lockheart... :)
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StarShadow
If the vaccine has been released publicly where is it? That sounds like it means it's for sale somewhere. Hmmm.
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Cream
Still some kinks to work out as usual,Candy hearts just refresh a person's profile in my case. :P
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Sayonara_Baby
Just noticed the hearts on Profiles but no success at clicking on one - guess we´ll be able to do that later today.
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Sayonara_Baby
Anxious to find out where we can get the vaccine - dont´mind getting infected for awhile as I can cover the HA up but certainly want to e able to get the cure when the event is over.
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Nonchalant
"this vaccine should prevent any further infections from occurring."
Oh man, I am going to laugh so hard if it turns out zombies aren't actually happening lolol
Oh man, I am going to laugh so hard if it turns out zombies aren't actually happening lolol
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Alchemy
*hisses at vaccine*
I plan on remaining a crackhead zombie unless there is a strain I like better.
I plan on remaining a crackhead zombie unless there is a strain I like better.
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rhino_loupe
Whoah... what is this... vaccine?!? Time to burn down the Center of Infectious Disease... POWER TO THE ZOMBIES!
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Everdeen
"Perhaps we can finally put this tragedy, and those that lost their lives to it, to rest."
NONONONONONONONONONONONO
NONONONONONONONONONONONO
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Priestess_Of_Suzaku
The survival memorial is open, but does that mean we can get infected now? (I don't want to all morning refreshing if I can't get infected yet. I'll probably do it hoping I can get infected anyway.)
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CATNIP
it sounds like the end of the zombie event is coming??? Or am I misreading it? A bit confused. I would hate to see it end, if that's what I'm reading....
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Paddy
Whoo!!!!!!!!
I won't be curing my 2012 zombieness unless zapper skin HAs can become infected this year (I don't want to lose my furry zapper skin!), but I'm pleased to see "Tits McGee" posting so early in the day :D
I won't be curing my 2012 zombieness unless zapper skin HAs can become infected this year (I don't want to lose my furry zapper skin!), but I'm pleased to see "Tits McGee" posting so early in the day :D
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Billy
THE TIME FOR THE UNDEAD REVOLUTION IS AT HAND.
NO LONGER SHALL WE BE OPPRESSED, NO LONGER SHALL "CURES" OR "VACCINES" BE FORCED UPON US.
WE WILL NOT CHANGE TO FIT YOUR STANDARDS. WE WILL STAND BY ECKS WORD FOR SHE WILL LEAD US TO FREEDOM.
NO LONGER SHALL WE BE OPPRESSED, NO LONGER SHALL "CURES" OR "VACCINES" BE FORCED UPON US.
WE WILL NOT CHANGE TO FIT YOUR STANDARDS. WE WILL STAND BY ECKS WORD FOR SHE WILL LEAD US TO FREEDOM.
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Gremlin
This vaccine is another attempt to degrade the freedom of zombies everywhere! The inferior living must be kept in check and we must assert our dominance over these fools that would threaten to destroy our ways of death.
Only by uniting under General Ecks can we purge the living from what is rightfully ours!
Only by uniting under General Ecks can we purge the living from what is rightfully ours!
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Peach
Is there a place to go to take the vaccine for people who don't want to be infected? Or does it mean nobody can get infected this year? :(
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AmberSong_745
Yaaay! :D I've been waiting for this, can't wait to see what zombie strains there are this year! :)
Bit concerned about this vaccine, but I hope that Kaylene is right.
And I also hope that I can participate even with my zapped skin.
Bit concerned about this vaccine, but I hope that Kaylene is right.
And I also hope that I can participate even with my zapped skin.
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-NoBa-
I've heard a lot about this event lately, actually since I joined... I'll await whats next :)
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Nazgul
I hope this doesn't really mean no more infection, I'm with Kaylene on the theory that it is a separate infection itself
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Random
YAYYYYY.
Oh gosh. I couldn't get myself to take a vaccine. I guess there are those that don't like turning zombie during the event so much that they would, but...eeps! I couldn't even for an achievement!
BUT HOORAY I AM EXCITED PANDEMIC IS STARTING!
Oh gosh. I couldn't get myself to take a vaccine. I guess there are those that don't like turning zombie during the event so much that they would, but...eeps! I couldn't even for an achievement!
BUT HOORAY I AM EXCITED PANDEMIC IS STARTING!
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Lyriel
it doesn't sound to me like it would be the last pandemic.. just a way a reporter would put his thought about a remembrance day o_O
i'm still a zombie, so nothing to worry for me with further infection B]
i'm still a zombie, so nothing to worry for me with further infection B]
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ixtab
"While it will not cure those already infected, this vaccine should prevent any further infections from occurring.
Perhaps we can finally put this tragedy, and those that lost their lives to it, to rest."
this sounds to me like they are planning for this to be the last pandemic on the site, but i could be reading too much into things.
Perhaps we can finally put this tragedy, and those that lost their lives to it, to rest."
this sounds to me like they are planning for this to be the last pandemic on the site, but i could be reading too much into things.
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