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Bashytubits15 Jul 2014 10:33 a.m. PST


I was just wondering.

darthfozzywig15 Jul 2014 10:34 a.m. PST

Extreme feigned rout!

Stealth100015 Jul 2014 10:50 a.m. PST

I love that picture. LOL

Weasel15 Jul 2014 11:27 a.m. PST

Touch the belly. 25% chance of belly pets, 75% chance of death trap. Kitty happy either way.

Proniakin15 Jul 2014 11:32 a.m. PST

In DBM we called it corner sitting.

nukesnipe15 Jul 2014 11:57 a.m. PST

I'm not a cat person, but that photo's precious.

Sysiphus15 Jul 2014 12:01 p.m. PST

Hook it up to a Van Der Graaf Generator, and then see how long it plays dead evil grin

Personal logo Yellow Admiral Supporting Member of TMP15 Jul 2014 1:32 p.m. PST

If that cat is playing dead *on* one of the forces, then yes, it's a very effective tactic.

Heck, even if it's only occupying a deployment area, it's a pretty effective strategic block. All attempts to move it would result in complete loss of resolve from a melted heart.

"Guys, we got a problem. Is anybody here a dog person?"

- Ix

Zephyr115 Jul 2014 2:08 p.m. PST

And the beauty of that tactic is that the cat has eight more in reserve….

kokigami15 Jul 2014 2:57 p.m. PST

always felt it should be a valid tactic, but few games can handle the mechanics without giving away the bluff.

War Monkey15 Jul 2014 6:32 p.m. PST

Nope wont work one look from my dogs "MMmmm new squeak TOY!!!"

chironex16 Jul 2014 3:22 a.m. PST

Depends where you are on the Sliding Scale of Comedy vs. Horror.

In Shaun of the Dead, you don't even need makeup:
YouTube link

In Zombieland, you do:

picture

In Tombs of the Blind Dead, it's like putting Groucho glasses on a steak sandwich:
YouTube link

OSchmidt16 Jul 2014 5:29 a.m. PST

Dear Yellow Admiral

I am a dog person but will not say anthing. Coke /Pepsi, Ford / Chevy, Ketchup /Mjustard on a hot dog, Dog Person/Cat Person. Discussions of these articles of faith turn bloody too quickly. Makes "Napoleon- Good guy or a bad guy look like a love-fest.

Otto

herzogbrian16 Jul 2014 7:13 a.m. PST

I have never been dead, so I really don't know.

Pijlie16 Jul 2014 8:29 a.m. PST

I tried once, but my opponent called an ambulance and I had to yield the game just before the defibs made contact….

Weasel16 Jul 2014 5:11 p.m. PST

Otto – you forgot Windows / Linux or for the old timers Sega/Nintendo :)

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