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An '''empty block''' is any [[block]] not containing a [[Building Types|building]]. They cannot be [[Barricade|barricade]]d, and yield next to nothing when [[Search|search]]ed. [[Revivification Point|Revive point]]s are usually located in empty blocks, because the poor tactical value of an empty block makes it an unpopular camping ground for active hostile zombies. | An '''empty block''' is any [[block]] not containing a [[Building Types|building]]. They cannot be [[Barricade|barricade]]d, and yield next to nothing when [[Search|search]]ed. [[Revivification Point|Revive point]]s are usually located in empty blocks, because the poor tactical value of an empty block makes it an unpopular camping ground for active hostile zombies. | ||
In some instances, empty blocks completely surround a building, forming an [[Islands|island]]. | In some instances, empty blocks completely surround a building, forming an [[Islands|island]]. Empty blocks completely surrounding another empty block form a [[Voids|void]]. | ||
There are 4,530 empty blocks in [[Malton]]. | |||
<br style="clear:right" />[[Image:Eb_carpark.gif|right|frame|Multi-storey carpark.]] | <br style="clear:right" />[[Image:Eb_carpark.gif|right|frame|Multi-storey carpark.]] | ||
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<br style="clear:both" />[[Image:Eb_park.gif|right|frame|Overgrown parkland.]] | <br style="clear:both" />[[Image:Eb_park.gif|right|frame|Overgrown parkland.]] | ||
==='''Park'''=== | ==='''Park'''=== | ||
*Total: | *Total: 246 | ||
*A park is an empty city [[block]] without any [[Building Types|buildings]]. | *A park is an empty city [[block]] without any [[Building Types|buildings]]. | ||
*[[:Category:Items|Items]] (rarely): [[Melee_Weapons#Baseball_Bat|baseball bat]]s, [[Decorative_Items#Dead_Fir_Tree|fir trees]] (December 2006 and | *[[:Category:Items|Items]] (rarely): [[Melee_Weapons#Baseball_Bat|baseball bat]]s, [[Decorative_Items#Dead_Fir_Tree|fir trees]] (December 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009), [[Useful_Items#Flak_Jacket|flak jacket]]s, [[Useful_Items#Flare_Gun|flare gun]]s, [[Firearms#Pistol_Clip|pistol clip]]s, [[Assorted/Misc_Items#Spray_Can|spray can]]s, [[Assorted/Misc Items#Newspaper|newspaper]]s, and [[Halloween#Pumpkins|pumpkin]]s (Halloween 2009 and 2010) | ||
<br style="clear:both" />[[Image:Eb_street.gif|right|frame|Suburban decay.]] | <br style="clear:both" />[[Image:Eb_street.gif|right|frame|Suburban decay.]] | ||
==='''Street'''=== | ==='''Street'''=== | ||
*Total: 3176. | *Total: 3176. | ||
*A '''Street''' is a city [[block]] containing no [[Building Types|buildings]] or [[Empty Blocks#Monument|monument]]s. | *A '''Street''' is a city [[block]] containing no [[Building Types|buildings]] or [[Empty Blocks#Monument|monument]]s. | ||
*There are a variety of other names besides Street including '''Alley''', '''Avenue''', '''Boulevard''', '''Drive''', '''Grove''', '''Lane''', '''Row''', '''Square''', '''Walk''', etc. | *There are a variety of other names besides Street including '''Alley''', '''Avenue''', '''Boulevard''', '''Drive''', '''Grove''', '''Lane''', '''Place''', '''Row''', '''Square''', '''Walk''', etc. | ||
*For Christmas 2005 and 2008, black military helicopters airdropped [[Supply Crates|supply crates]] into a few of the empty streets. | *For Christmas 2005 and 2008, black military helicopters airdropped [[Supply Crates|supply crates]] into a few of the empty streets. | ||
*335 streets contain [[Billboard]]s. | *335 streets contain [[Billboard]]s. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:05, 16 May 2024
An empty block is any block not containing a building. They cannot be barricaded, and yield next to nothing when searched. Revive points are usually located in empty blocks, because the poor tactical value of an empty block makes it an unpopular camping ground for active hostile zombies.
In some instances, empty blocks completely surround a building, forming an island. Empty blocks completely surrounding another empty block form a void.
There are 4,530 empty blocks in Malton.
Multi-storey carpark.
Carpark
- Total: 258.
- A carpark is a city block without any buildings, used before the apocalypse for parking cars. If any cars remain, they are apparently unusable.
- One carpark contains a Billboard.
- Items (rarely): fuel cans, mobile phones and newspapers.
Cemetery mausoleums.
Cemetery
- Total: 130.
- A cemetery is a city block without any buildings, used before the apocalypse for burying the dead.
- There are currently no cemetery-specific game mechanics for either zombies or survivors.
- Many players, referencing the Sacred Ground Policy, use all cemeteries as Revivification Points.
An empty zoo enclosure.
City Zoo
- Special: part of the unique Malton City Zoo complex.
- Rare: there are only fourteen empty zoo blocks.
- The city zoo is a complex containing several empty squares and several buildings. Before the infestation, animals were on display here for humans' viewing pleasure, the cages are now empty.
Fort Creedy exercise yard.
Exercise Yard
- Special: always part of a fort complex.
- Rare: there are only two exercise yards.
- The exercise yard is a fort square used to keep the troops fit, and can only be accessed from other fort squares.
Statue of a mounted soldier.
Monument
- Total: 245.
- A monument is a city block containing a statue or similar piece of public art, without a building in it. It is functionally equivalent to a street.
- Tagging a Monument earns 2 XP.
Overgrown parkland.
Park
- Total: 246
- A park is an empty city block without any buildings.
- Items (rarely): baseball bats, fir trees (December 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009), flak jackets, flare guns, pistol clips, spray cans, newspapers, and pumpkins (Halloween 2009 and 2010)
Suburban decay.
Street
- Total: 3176.
- A Street is a city block containing no buildings or monuments.
- There are a variety of other names besides Street including Alley, Avenue, Boulevard, Drive, Grove, Lane, Place, Row, Square, Walk, etc.
- For Christmas 2005 and 2008, black military helicopters airdropped supply crates into a few of the empty streets.
- 335 streets contain Billboards.
- Items (rarely): baseball bats, fuel cans, lengths of pipe and newspapers.
Fort Perryn training ground.
Training Ground
- Special: always part of a fort complex.
- Rare: there are only two training grounds.
- The training ground is a fort square for training army units for combat, and can only be accessed from other fort squares.
Dan Tanna junction.
Wasteland
- Total: 457.
- A wasteland is an empty city block, not even containing streets.
- Items (rarely): baseball bats, mobile phones and pistols.
