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===Description===
'''Hildebrand Mall''' is a four-block [[shopping mall]] in the [[suburb]] of [[Roftwood]].  
'''Hildebrand Mall''' is a four-block [[shopping mall]] in the [[suburb]] of [[Roftwood]].  


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'''Coordinates:''' [66, 55], [66, 56], [67, 55], [67, 56]
'''Coordinates:''' [66, 55], [66, 56], [67, 55], [67, 56]


'''[[Tagging]]''' the mall earns no [[XP]].
===Nearby NecroTech Buildings===
 
==Nearby NecroTech Buildings==
 
Hildebrand Mall is one of the few malls to have a [[NecroTech Building]] in an immediately adjacent block. In the event that that building falls to zombies, the use of other nearby NecroTech facilities may become desirable.  
Hildebrand Mall is one of the few malls to have a [[NecroTech Building]] in an immediately adjacent block. In the event that that building falls to zombies, the use of other nearby NecroTech facilities may become desirable.  


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#[[The Spragge Building]] in [[Crowbank]] (73, 65; distance 6-7 E, 9-10 S)
#[[The Spragge Building]] in [[Crowbank]] (73, 65; distance 6-7 E, 9-10 S)
#[[The Marks Building]] in [[Peppardville]] (71, 46; distance 4-5 E, 9-10 N)  
#[[The Marks Building]] in [[Peppardville]] (71, 46; distance 4-5 E, 9-10 N)  
#[[The Caffin Building]] in [[Edgecombe]] (77, 54; distance 10-11 E, 1-2 N)  
#[[The Caffin Building]] in [[Edgecombe]] (77, 54; distance 10-11 E, 1-2 N)


===News===
''Put most recent events at top - also check the [[Roftwood]] page for other news of the area.''


==Recent News==
''News older than one month should be placed in the [[Hildebrand Mall/News Archive|archives]].''
''Put most recent events at top - also check the [[Roftwood]] page for other news of the area.''
 
====2020====
'''11th May 2020''' - Hildebrand NE corner breached. The mall fell soon afterwards [[User:Mafiamanz|Mafiamanz]] ([[User talk:Mafiamanz|talk]]) 15:58, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
 
'''2nd May 2020''' - NW corner was breached but appears to have been cleared. [[User:Mafiamanz|Mafiamanz]] ([[User talk:Mafiamanz|talk]]) 18:39, 2 May 2020 (UTC)
 
'''27th April 2020''' - The mall is back in survivor hands. [[User:Mafiamanz|Mafiamanz]] ([[User talk:Mafiamanz|talk]]) 11:19, 27 April 2020 (UTC)


===October 2008===
*'''2nd''' Survivors are rebuilding now, two corners powered and all barricades up. --[[User:Goron40|Goron40]] 15:01, 2 October 2008 (EST)
*'''8th''' Mall fell yesterday after a long struggle with multiple brake ins. 10 Zombies inside with the same amount outside. -- [[User:jesusowns|jesusowns]] 1656 EST, October 8th 2008


===September 2008===
'''April 23<sup>rd</sup>''';NW and NE sections have fallen. [[User:Mafiamanz|Mafiamanz]] ([[User talk:Mafiamanz|talk]]) 10:37, 23 April 2020 (UTC)
*'''1st''' Making my way to the local mall, I've noticed several surrounding buildings have been overrun. I ran inside a building with its doors wide open to find a zombie attacking two unprotected survivors that had rested there. I took out the zombie and re-barricaded the building, but it looks like it might fall again soon, along with several others. --[[User:Scout 2107|Scout 2107]] 23:20, 2 September 2008 (BST)
*'''20th''' The western half of the mall is in zombie hands, with the battle moving to the eastern half of the mall. Zombie and survivor numbers are roughly even and the fighting on going.[[User:Awells|Awells]] 19:26, 20 September 2008 (BST)


===August 2008===
'''April 20<sup>th</sup>''';
*'''2nd''' In a joint operation between the ACC and The Fortress with some Paradox members assisting, Retook the mall at 1:00AM GMT. The whole mall is fully barricaded and powered, and the surrounding buildings are being occupied again. --[[User:Alcatraz311|Alcatraz311]] 18:53, 2 August 2008 (BST)
EHB and garrisoned by the living. [[User:Mafiamanz|Mafiamanz]] ([[User talk:Mafiamanz|talk]]) 10:37, 23 April 2020 (UTC)
'''January 25<sup>th</sup>'''
20 zombies including some from the [[RRF]] horde have ruined the NE corner and slain most of the survivors inside. --[[User:ZombGG|ZombGG]] ([[User talk:ZombGG|talk]]) 03:56, 26 January 2020 (UTC)


===July 2008===
====2019====
*'''12th''' After a 40 block walk from the ruins of [[Havercroft]] [[LUE]] arrived and broke into the weakly defended mall, spoiling the rebuilding efforts. We just couldn't resist trying to get a ransack with only 8 AP per zombie. The NW quad is currently ruined. - [[User:Brona|Brona]] 03:15, 13 July 2008 (BST)
'''December 8<sup>th</sup>'''
:And now the rest of it is gone. This used to be such a nice neighborhood, too. - [[User:Brona|Brona]] 11:47, 13 July 2008 (BST)
18 zombies largely from [[The Scourge]] horde broke into the NW corner, cleared the mall of all survivors, and ruined every corner.--[[User:ZombGG|ZombGG]] ([[User talk:ZombGG|talk]]) 03:35, 9 December 2019 (UTC)


===June 2008===
'''December 5<sup>th</sup>'''
*'''16th''' Despite attempts by some of the defenders to cheat, and some isolated cases of zergers, it appears the great majority of the survivors in Hildebrand acted honorably. LUE has broken into and ruined the Southwest quad. - [[User:Brona|Brona]] 12:32, 17 June 2008 (BST)
Rebuilding efforts have turned into a defensive campaign as survivors battle a small yet fierce mob of zombies bashing outside the NW corner. Action is rising as [[The Scourge]] zombie horde continues mounting pressure in the eastern [[Roftwood]] area. Mall status has been updated to Under Attack. --[[User:ZombGG|ZombGG]] ([[User talk:ZombGG|talk]]) 18:40, 5 December 2019 (UTC)
:*'''17th''' And after a long, delicious battle, Hildebrand falls to the claws of LUE, RFF, and other forces.--[[User:Heavyarms525|HeavyDead]] 23:36, 17 June 2008 (BST)


===April 2008===
'''November 19<sup>th</sup>'''
*'''29th''' Although it was just recently reported to back beack online, it has been for  rebuilding several days. All of the surrounding buidligns filled with survivors and powered up. Revive point is still a little long though. Very Few zombies around the mall. Survivors are asked to continue not report the rebuilding of a mall until it has had time to rebuild from the previous siege.--[[User:Doctor Oberman|Doctor Oberman]] 00:52, 30 April 2008 (BST)
For the first time in weeks following the [[Ridleybank Resistance Front]]'s Halloween strike, survivors have Hildebrand in a sensitive rebuilding stage. Corners are powered and barricades stand tall. Zombies still pose a major threat and are spreading terror and instability around [[TRP]]s in the immediate area. --[[User:ZombGG|ZombGG]] ([[User talk:ZombGG|talk]]) 18:56, 19 November 2019 (UTC)


'''October 23<sup>rd</sup>'''
Presently survivors hold the mall against a mob of ~10 zombies bashing outside the south-east corner. The connecting [[NecroTech]] facility, [[the Herbert Building]], is also under attack by a separate zombie mob of ~10 zombies. --[[User:ZombGG|ZombGG]] ([[User talk:ZombGG|talk]]) 01:13, 24 October 2019 (UTC)


*'''15th'''
'''September 18<sup>th</sup>'''
I like it. I think I'll take it!  (On behalf of [[The Dead]]) --{{User:Zambargh_the_Ravener/Sig}} 04:17, 16 April 2008 (BST)
Zombies have taken control of all four corners after a multiple day siege. A major breach in the south-west corner today led to undead forces piling inside the mall and overwhelming the defending survivors, turning all whom didn't flee into unfortunate and I'm sure tasty snacks. Soon the north-west corner was [[ruined]], creating a [[pinata]] and a solid foothold that the survivors could not combat. The fighting was fierce and clean. All is quiet.. for now. --[[User:ZombGG|ZombGG]] ([[User talk:ZombGG|talk]]) 02:06, 19 September 2019 (UTC)


===March 2008===
'''September 15<sup>th</sup>'''
*'''23rd'''
Danger status for the mall is upgraded to "under attack" after a series of multiple [[zombie]] break ins and zed numbers massing to 11+ outside the south-west corner. --[[User:ZombGG|ZombGG]] ([[User talk:ZombGG|talk]]) 02:06, 19 September 2019 (UTC)
The mall is fully powered and all corners EHB, 90 zombies outside SW corner.


The zombies have broken in SW and SE corners PLEASE HELP THIS IS ONE OF THE LAST HUMAN STRONGHOLDS! --[[User:Avatar Aang|Avatar Aang]] 02:31, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
====2018====


Awww crud this is what happens when you don`t help the mall is gone i`m a zombie and the whole subarb has been taken.... --[[User:Avatar Aang|Avatar Aang]] 18:09, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
=====February 2018=====
*'''11th'''
======February 3<sup>rd</sup>======
Hildebrand is down and ransacked again, with an unknown number of zombies inside each corner. {{User:Bonner/Sig}}. 19:00, 11 March 2008 (UTC)
The mall rests in zombie hands after a well coordinated strike from a zombie horde of ~25 composed of mixed forces from the [[Scourge]] and the [[Ridleybank Resistance Front]]. The SW corner was breached last night around 9:30pm EST. Survivors were overwhelmed and the mall remains ruined and heavily populated by zombies. --[[User:ZombGG|ZombGG]] ([[User talk:ZombGG|talk]]) 19:49, 3 February 2018 (UTC)
*'''3rd'''
thanks to the CC, Hildebrand in survivor control, but barely. 'cades remain up, with frequent break ins. at last check, 6 zombies inside.--[[User:Themonkeyman11|Themonkeyman11]] 03:49, 4 March 2008 (UTC).


===February 2008===
======February 2<sup>nd</sup>======
*'''13th'''
Hildebrand is under great pressure from zombies in the south-western area of the mall. The zombies in question suggested to hail from the never resting Scourge. Just barricaded the area of the building to "heavily" whether that does anything to prevent the hoards outside from gaining entry we will have to pray to our gods. -[[User:Tess Eks|Tess Eks]] ([[User talk:Tess Eks|talk]]) 23:02, 2 February 2018 (UTC)
The mall is in zombie hands, all corners ransacked. --[[User:Ripeg|Ripeg]]
*'''10th'''
SE corner is Ruined, so presumably the whole mall is down.--[[User:Memoman|Memoman]] 07:44, 10 February 2008 (UTC)
*'''3rd'''
The mall has been repaired, only a few survivors remain in there. Barricades have been set up and bodies cleared out- DawN OF thE CasEY


===January 2008===
======February 1<sup>st</sup>======
*'''28th'''
Hildebrand is powered, barricaded, and populated. Survivors and zombies are locked in fierce fighting at the SW corner. Break-ins are frequent, the action is intense, and the suspense is thrilling! --[[User:ZombGG|ZombGG]] ([[User talk:ZombGG|talk]]) 15:55, 1 February 2018 (UTC)
RRF has taken control of Greenhow NT in NW Roftwood. A small number of survivors held off a combined PKer and Zombie force for a while, but was overrun. Currently 17 zeds inside and 15 looking for revive. All other buildings surrounding NT look secure.
-- RAF [[User: Dromar 3|Dromar 3]]  - Head of Defences Greenhow Biulding NT
*'''24th'''
Zombies have cleared out the SE corner as well and have spread to the NW.  The NE corner only has about 10 survivors in it. -[[User:IyandaCloud|IyandaCloud]] 01:44, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
*'''23rd'''
Looks like a few people killed everyone in the LL corner, and the generators.  [[User:Snipingkid]] 02:57, 23 January 2008 (UTC)
:...what lead to the SW corner being ruined. But by the looks of current actions, it might be restored soon --[[User:Duke Garland|<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>]] [[LCD|<nowiki>[</nowiki>]][[User talk:Duke Garland|talk]][[Signature Race|<nowiki>]</nowiki>]] 18:28, 23 January 2008 (UTC)
*'''4th'''
Members of [[The Malton Vietcong]] (a group of survivors) will attempt to enter the mall within the next seven days. Since the barricades are high levelled, we will have no choice but to break them down. '''''


==History==
=====January 2018=====
======January 29<sup>th</sup>======
[[The Scourge]] have ruined Hildebrand Mall. --[[User:ZombGG|ZombGG]] ([[User talk:ZombGG|talk]]) 15:53, 30 January 2018 (UTC)


===History===
Hildebrand Mall has a long and drawn out history since the Outbreak, yet is not as notable as Caiger or others, except to those who have lived and died here (many times).  A written history can be found [[Hildebrand Mall/History|here]].
Hildebrand Mall has a long and drawn out history since the Outbreak, yet is not as notable as Caiger or others, except to those who have lived and died here (many times).  A written history can be found [[Hildebrand Mall/History|here]].


== Barricading & Defense ==
===Barricading & Defense===
 
Like all other Malls, all 4 quadrants of Hildebrand are usually barricaded to Extremely Heavily.  This is in accordance with the revisions to the [[Uniform Barricading Policy]]:  
Like all other Malls, all 4 quadrants of Hildebrand are usually barricaded to Extremely Heavily.  This is in accordance with the revisions to the [[Uniform Barricading Policy]]:  
* [http://wiki.urbandead.com/index.php/News#30th_December_2005 After the escalators and corridors had been cleared of debris], many survivors found the Uniform Barricading Policy to be in serious and urgent need of revision regarding malls.  One such survivor speaking under the blanket of anonymity was quoted as saying - <i>"Not for Malls, not no more!  Clearing out the passages inside those things was the stupidest thing we humans did after the outbreak!  Look how they've all been falling like dominos since we did that..."</i>.  
* [http://wiki.urbandead.com/index.php/News#30th_December_2005 After the escalators and corridors had been cleared of debris], many survivors found the Uniform Barricading Policy to be in serious and urgent need of revision regarding malls.  One such survivor speaking under the blanket of anonymity was quoted as saying - <i>"Not for Malls, not no more!  Clearing out the passages inside those things was the stupidest thing we humans did after the outbreak!  Look how they've all been falling like dominos since we did that..."</i>.  
See the [[Uniform_Barricading_Policy#Policy| revised policy regarding malls]].  
See the [[Uniform_Barricading_Policy#Policy| revised policy regarding malls]].  


For more information about defending malls see [[the Mall Defence Manifesto]].
For more information about defending malls see [[the Mall Defence Manifesto]].


 
===Additional Information===
In case of an emergency all of the defenders of the mall are required to evacuate and fortify themselves inside [[the Herbert Building]]. It's much easier to defend a 1-block building then a 4-block mall.
 
== Additional Information ==
 
The Hildebrand Mall is a key building in [[Roftwood]] not only due to the supplies that can be found in it (like any other mall) but also due to the fact that it is connected to three other key locations in the suburb, these are: [[Eligius General Hospital]], [[the Herbert Building]] and [[Gall Lane]].
The Hildebrand Mall is a key building in [[Roftwood]] not only due to the supplies that can be found in it (like any other mall) but also due to the fact that it is connected to three other key locations in the suburb, these are: [[Eligius General Hospital]], [[the Herbert Building]] and [[Gall Lane]].


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'''[[Gall Lane]] -''' This block is NO LONGER an official [[revive point]] in [[Roftwood]]. The current revive location (for the mall area) is '''[[Swansborough Park]]''' (68,53).
'''[[Gall Lane]] -''' This block is NO LONGER an official [[revive point]] in [[Roftwood]]. The current revive location (for the mall area) is '''[[Swansborough Park]]''' (68,53).


:'''NOTE 1:''' In general, you should revive zombies by selecting their profile ID. Profile IDs are posted in the revive tool or on a revive thread in the forums. If you are reviving a member of your own group, you typically already have their profile ID in your contacts list, from your group's membership roster. Add the requester's profile ID to your list of contacts, so that your target will be singled out in the room description and can be revived separately using your syringe pull-down menu.  
'''[[Tagging]]''' the mall earns no [[XP]].
:'''NOTE 2:''' In the past, scientists often relied on DNA extraction without a profile ID. DNA scans reveal zombies by name, and identify which zombies have brain rot (and would therefore waste your syringe). Since the top zombie DNA scan does not correspond to the top of the zombie pile, this method is extremely foolish unless you are reviving a lone zombie. The [[Random Revive Policy]] urges scientists not to use syringes on random unknown zombies. There are many deceased humans waiting patiently for your syringe in the revive queues.  
 
===About Reviving Zombies===
:'''NOTE 1:''' In general, you should revive zombies by selecting their profile ID. Profile IDs are posted in the revive tool or on a revive thread in the forums. If you are reviving a member of your own group, you typically already have their profile ID in your contacts list, from your group's membership roster. Add the requester's profile ID to your list of contacts, so that your target will be singled out in the room description and can be revived separately using your syringe pull-down menu.
:'''NOTE 2:''' In the past, scientists often relied on DNA extraction without a profile ID. DNA scans reveal zombies by name, and identify which zombies have brain rot (and would therefore waste your syringe). Since the top zombie DNA scan does not correspond to the top of the zombie pile, this method is extremely foolish unless you are reviving a lone zombie. The [[No Random Revive Policy]] urges scientists not to use syringes on random unknown zombies. There are many deceased humans waiting patiently for your syringe in the revive queues.
:'''NOTE 3:''' Do not kill zombies who stand at a [[revive point]] unless you know they are hostile or that they have [[Brain Rot]]. If you knock down a deceased survivor, they cannot be revived until they stand up again, so this often delays their revival by a full day.  
:'''NOTE 3:''' Do not kill zombies who stand at a [[revive point]] unless you know they are hostile or that they have [[Brain Rot]]. If you knock down a deceased survivor, they cannot be revived until they stand up again, so this often delays their revival by a full day.  
:'''NOTE 4:''' If a zombie talks to you (usually "Mrh?") at a [[revive point]] that means he wants you to revive him ("Mrh?" in zombie speech is believed to be the equivalent of "revive?" or "help?" in human speech). A zombie which has spoken, also makes his/her profile available to you giving you information on their skills and group affiliation. This can be helpful for triage purposes.  
:'''NOTE 4:''' If a zombie talks to you (usually "Mrh?") at a [[revive point]] that means he wants you to revive him ("Mrh?" in zombie speech is believed to be the equivalent of "revive?" or "help?" in human speech). A zombie which has spoken, also makes his/her profile available to you giving you information on their skills and group affiliation. This can be helpful for triage purposes.  


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Latest revision as of 06:44, 1 July 2024

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Hildebrand Mall
--VVV RPMBG 03:21, 1 July 2024 (UTC)


Hildebrand Mall

Roftwood [66, 55] – [67, 56]

Eligius General Hospital Turpin Crescent a carpark the Herbert Building
Purchas Alley Hildebrand Mall Hildebrand Mall Gall Lane
Sloper Row Hildebrand Mall Hildebrand Mall Rawlins Row Police Department
Forward Cinema Drewitt Road Chalderwood Road Railway Station a factory

Basic Info:

  • Malls are an excellent place to find a wide range of items; the only major items that cannot be found here are revivification syringes and fuel cans. As such, Malls are frequently used as safehouses and fortresses by survivors. Zombies often check inside (when they can get in), and organized zombie groups sometimes lay siege to them. They are listed as a Tactical Resource Point.
Hildebrand-mall-logo-alt.jpg
know what you are talking about Short-wave Radio Info
This group or location has a dedicated radio frequency.

Frequency: 26.63 MHz
Transmitter Coordinates: Hildebrand Mall

Description

Hildebrand Mall is a four-block shopping mall in the suburb of Roftwood.

External Description: "A four-story metal-and-glass building, its windows missing and broken."

Coordinates: [66, 55], [66, 56], [67, 55], [67, 56]

Nearby NecroTech Buildings

Hildebrand Mall is one of the few malls to have a NecroTech Building in an immediately adjacent block. In the event that that building falls to zombies, the use of other nearby NecroTech facilities may become desirable.

The NecroTech Buildings within ten blocks of the mall, listed from nearest to farthest, are:

  1. The Herbert Building in Roftwood (68, 65; distance 1-2 E, 1-2 N)
  2. The Greenhow Building in Roftwood (62, 51; distance 4-5 W, 4-5 N)
  3. The Browne Building in Edgecombe (71, 51; distance 4-5 E, 4-5 N)
  4. The Blocksidge Building in Crowbank (72, 60; distance 5-6 E, 4-5 S)
  5. The Went Building in Stanbury Village (59, 55; distance 7-8 W, 0-1 N)
  6. The Mydleham Building in Crowbank (76, 63; distance 9-10 E, 7-8 S)
  7. The Spragge Building in Crowbank (73, 65; distance 6-7 E, 9-10 S)
  8. The Marks Building in Peppardville (71, 46; distance 4-5 E, 9-10 N)
  9. The Caffin Building in Edgecombe (77, 54; distance 10-11 E, 1-2 N)

News

Put most recent events at top - also check the Roftwood page for other news of the area.

News older than one month should be placed in the archives.

2020

11th May 2020 - Hildebrand NE corner breached. The mall fell soon afterwards Mafiamanz (talk) 15:58, 11 May 2020 (UTC)

2nd May 2020 - NW corner was breached but appears to have been cleared. Mafiamanz (talk) 18:39, 2 May 2020 (UTC)

27th April 2020 - The mall is back in survivor hands. Mafiamanz (talk) 11:19, 27 April 2020 (UTC)


April 23rd;NW and NE sections have fallen. Mafiamanz (talk) 10:37, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

April 20th; EHB and garrisoned by the living. Mafiamanz (talk) 10:37, 23 April 2020 (UTC) January 25th 20 zombies including some from the RRF horde have ruined the NE corner and slain most of the survivors inside. --ZombGG (talk) 03:56, 26 January 2020 (UTC)

2019

December 8th 18 zombies largely from The Scourge horde broke into the NW corner, cleared the mall of all survivors, and ruined every corner.--ZombGG (talk) 03:35, 9 December 2019 (UTC)

December 5th Rebuilding efforts have turned into a defensive campaign as survivors battle a small yet fierce mob of zombies bashing outside the NW corner. Action is rising as The Scourge zombie horde continues mounting pressure in the eastern Roftwood area. Mall status has been updated to Under Attack. --ZombGG (talk) 18:40, 5 December 2019 (UTC)

November 19th For the first time in weeks following the Ridleybank Resistance Front's Halloween strike, survivors have Hildebrand in a sensitive rebuilding stage. Corners are powered and barricades stand tall. Zombies still pose a major threat and are spreading terror and instability around TRPs in the immediate area. --ZombGG (talk) 18:56, 19 November 2019 (UTC)

October 23rd Presently survivors hold the mall against a mob of ~10 zombies bashing outside the south-east corner. The connecting NecroTech facility, the Herbert Building, is also under attack by a separate zombie mob of ~10 zombies. --ZombGG (talk) 01:13, 24 October 2019 (UTC)

September 18th Zombies have taken control of all four corners after a multiple day siege. A major breach in the south-west corner today led to undead forces piling inside the mall and overwhelming the defending survivors, turning all whom didn't flee into unfortunate and I'm sure tasty snacks. Soon the north-west corner was ruined, creating a pinata and a solid foothold that the survivors could not combat. The fighting was fierce and clean. All is quiet.. for now. --ZombGG (talk) 02:06, 19 September 2019 (UTC)

September 15th Danger status for the mall is upgraded to "under attack" after a series of multiple zombie break ins and zed numbers massing to 11+ outside the south-west corner. --ZombGG (talk) 02:06, 19 September 2019 (UTC)

2018

February 2018
February 3rd

The mall rests in zombie hands after a well coordinated strike from a zombie horde of ~25 composed of mixed forces from the Scourge and the Ridleybank Resistance Front. The SW corner was breached last night around 9:30pm EST. Survivors were overwhelmed and the mall remains ruined and heavily populated by zombies. --ZombGG (talk) 19:49, 3 February 2018 (UTC)

February 2nd

Hildebrand is under great pressure from zombies in the south-western area of the mall. The zombies in question suggested to hail from the never resting Scourge. Just barricaded the area of the building to "heavily" whether that does anything to prevent the hoards outside from gaining entry we will have to pray to our gods. -Tess Eks (talk) 23:02, 2 February 2018 (UTC)

February 1st

Hildebrand is powered, barricaded, and populated. Survivors and zombies are locked in fierce fighting at the SW corner. Break-ins are frequent, the action is intense, and the suspense is thrilling! --ZombGG (talk) 15:55, 1 February 2018 (UTC)

January 2018
January 29th

The Scourge have ruined Hildebrand Mall. --ZombGG (talk) 15:53, 30 January 2018 (UTC)

History

Hildebrand Mall has a long and drawn out history since the Outbreak, yet is not as notable as Caiger or others, except to those who have lived and died here (many times). A written history can be found here.

Barricading & Defense

Like all other Malls, all 4 quadrants of Hildebrand are usually barricaded to Extremely Heavily. This is in accordance with the revisions to the Uniform Barricading Policy:

  • After the escalators and corridors had been cleared of debris, many survivors found the Uniform Barricading Policy to be in serious and urgent need of revision regarding malls. One such survivor speaking under the blanket of anonymity was quoted as saying - "Not for Malls, not no more! Clearing out the passages inside those things was the stupidest thing we humans did after the outbreak! Look how they've all been falling like dominos since we did that...".

See the revised policy regarding malls.

For more information about defending malls see the Mall Defence Manifesto.

Additional Information

The Hildebrand Mall is a key building in Roftwood not only due to the supplies that can be found in it (like any other mall) but also due to the fact that it is connected to three other key locations in the suburb, these are: Eligius General Hospital, the Herbert Building and Gall Lane.

Eligius General Hospital - Since it is a hospital, other survivors will be able to use the Surgery skill and heal you for an additional 5 hit-points. This can't be done inside the mall.

The Herbert Building - This building is a NecroTech building, the only type of building where DNA Extractors and Revivification Syringes can be found. Having this building adjacent to the mall is comfortable and almost as good as having a "Search NecroTech Lab" option inside the mall.

Gall Lane - This block is NO LONGER an official revive point in Roftwood. The current revive location (for the mall area) is Swansborough Park (68,53).

Tagging the mall earns no XP.

About Reviving Zombies

NOTE 1: In general, you should revive zombies by selecting their profile ID. Profile IDs are posted in the revive tool or on a revive thread in the forums. If you are reviving a member of your own group, you typically already have their profile ID in your contacts list, from your group's membership roster. Add the requester's profile ID to your list of contacts, so that your target will be singled out in the room description and can be revived separately using your syringe pull-down menu.
NOTE 2: In the past, scientists often relied on DNA extraction without a profile ID. DNA scans reveal zombies by name, and identify which zombies have brain rot (and would therefore waste your syringe). Since the top zombie DNA scan does not correspond to the top of the zombie pile, this method is extremely foolish unless you are reviving a lone zombie. The No Random Revive Policy urges scientists not to use syringes on random unknown zombies. There are many deceased humans waiting patiently for your syringe in the revive queues.
NOTE 3: Do not kill zombies who stand at a revive point unless you know they are hostile or that they have Brain Rot. If you knock down a deceased survivor, they cannot be revived until they stand up again, so this often delays their revival by a full day.
NOTE 4: If a zombie talks to you (usually "Mrh?") at a revive point that means he wants you to revive him ("Mrh?" in zombie speech is believed to be the equivalent of "revive?" or "help?" in human speech). A zombie which has spoken, also makes his/her profile available to you giving you information on their skills and group affiliation. This can be helpful for triage purposes.