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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.''
 
''News older than one month should be placed in the [[Hildebrand Mall/News Archive|archives]].''
 
====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)




==Recent News==
'''April 23<sup>rd</sup>''';NW and NE sections have fallen. [[User:Mafiamanz|Mafiamanz]] ([[User talk:Mafiamanz|talk]]) 10:37, 23 April 2020 (UTC)
''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 [[Hildebrand Mall/History|archives]].''
'''April 20<sup>th</sup>''';
=== March 2010===
EHB and garrisoned by the living. [[User:Mafiamanz|Mafiamanz]] ([[User talk:Mafiamanz|talk]]) 10:37, 23 April 2020 (UTC)
====19 March====
'''January 25<sup>th</sup>'''
Business as usual at the Hildenbrand Mall, meaning it remains ruined.  Survivors will nip in and repair the ruin but the facility stays dark and gaurded by a small cadre of zombies essentially around the clock. Many of the lurchers switch duties between standing in the mall and noming on nearby survivor centers such as adjacent hospital and NT.--{{User:Giles Sednik/sig}} 10:28, 19 March 2010 (UTC)
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)
====3 March====
The brief human interlude has passed and Hildenbrand has once again fallen into the tangling grasp of it's resident zombie custodians, who, even as I write this, tend to the empty halls and abandoned hardware stores with a hard-working skeleton crew.--{{User:Giles Sednik/sig}} 12:29, 3 March 2010 (UTC)
=== February 2010 ===
====25 February====
For the first time since the 12th of this month, humans have reclaimed the mall.  One corner is lit and the other 3 are barricaded to EHB as of this post.  There are scarcely any zombies in the area to mount a counter attack.--{{User:Giles Sednik/sig}} 15:36, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
====20 February====
The ruin continues.  It would appear that no more than 5 zombies have been able to maintain possession of the mall for nearly a week.--{{User:Giles Sednik/sig}} 12:20, 20 February 2010 (UTC)
====16 February====
The Mall has remained ruined since the 12th with no interruption of light.  However, the zombie presence has dissipated, leaving only 2 or 3 to defend the mall from humans.--{{User:Giles Sednik/sig}} 12:28, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
====12 February====
The same core of dedicated zombies has prevailed over the human incursion and the mall has returned to zombie ownership, having remained ruined for a number of days now.  The shamblers have taken up permanent residence and are now making daily incursions into the surrounding TRCs.--{{User:Giles Sednik/sig}} 00:06, 12 February 2010 (UTC)
====2 February====
The siege continues, with possession of the mall switching frequently.  While the mall has been ruined a number of times, the survivors in the area tend to recapture it within 2 days.  There are currently 33 zombies laying siege to Hildebrand, most of whom appear to be ferals.  Survivor numbers rarely top 100, and seem to average about 15 ~ 20 per corner of the mall.--{{User:Giles Sednik/sig}} 08:36, 2 February 2010 (UTC)


=== January 2010===
====2019====
====26 January====
'''December 8<sup>th</sup>'''
It's been a nice long siege but zombies (mostly feral but in significant numbers) appear to have finally taken the mall.  There is still some survivor resistance and the number of undead has dropped precipitously following the ruin of Hildenbrand.--{{User:Giles Sednik/sig}} 08:03, 26 January 2010 (UTC)
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)


====16 January====
'''December 5<sup>th</sup>'''
40+ zombies outside the mall. Break-ins are happenng everyday. Also losing 3-4 lives a day. Few survivors. It's only a matter of time if no support comes. --{{User:Drunk_Link2500/sig}} 08:14, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
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)


=====3 January =====
'''November 19<sup>th</sup>'''
20 zombies still massed outside, 1 remaining inside, Watch yourselves out there... [[User:STAAR05|STAAR05]] 17:20, 3 January 2010 (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)


===July 2009===
'''October 23<sup>rd</sup>'''
=====July 18=====
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)
Just retaken. Rebuilding, NW powered, all four corners 'caded. Few survivors inside, still zombies standing outside. --[[User:ORakoon|ORakoon]] 11:23, 18 July 2009 (BST)
===June 2009===
=====June 16=====
Only a small force of zombies inside, maximum 5, from what I saw. --{{User:Rathgarf}} 19:34, 16 June 2009 (EST)


==History==
'''September 18<sup>th</sup>'''
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)


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]].
'''September 15<sup>th</sup>'''
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)


== Barricading & Defense ==
====2018====


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]]:  
=====February 2018=====
* [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>.
======February 3<sup>rd</sup>======
See the [[Uniform_Barricading_Policy#Policy| revised policy regarding malls]].
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)


======February 2<sup>nd</sup>======
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)


======February 1<sup>st</sup>======
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)


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


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.
===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]]:
* [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]].  


== Additional Information ==
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]].
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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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.