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'''Zombie Escape''' is a community created [[Mod]] for Team Fortress 2 that revolves around a group of Humans ([[BLU]] team) trying to escape the map all while being chased by a horde of undead Zombies which are apart of [[RED]] team.

The original mod was first developed for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-Strike:_Source Counter-Strike: Source] before being ported over and customized for Team Fortress 2. Servers that run Zombie Escape typically use the prefix {{code|ze}} in the [[Server Browser]].

==Mechanics==
A typical Zombie Escape round begins with a short period of [[Setup time|setup time]], which usually lasts between 8 to 10 seconds. During setup all non-[[Team#Spectator mode|spectating]] players are forced into the BLU team and are allowed to freely choose their own class and loadout.

Once setup time ends, a certain percentage of players are then chosen to become Zombies in a process know as automatic infection (or just ''auto'' for short), which causes them to be automatically reassigned to the RED team. The newly zombified players, which are referred to as "mother" or "alpha" Zombies, are then transported to a separate location before being set free, thus giving the Humans a small headstart. 

The exact number of players selected to be automatically infected is determined by the following formula: '''round(n*z)'''. Where '''n''' is the total number of players on the BLU team and '''z''' represents the map's specific infect ratio. The result is then rounded to the nearest whole number. There is always guaranteed to be at least 1 Human that becomes infected, no matter how low the map's infect ratio is.  As such, for a typical '''z''' value of 0.15<ref>https://www.skial.com/threads/skial-zombie-escape-mapping-reference-guide.88106/#:~:text=ze_map_infect_ratio%20%7B0%20to,of%20the%20map.</ref><ref>https://github.com/Batfoxkid/TF2-Zombie-Escape/blob/1f87da5ec00aa52d628b7bbd8b699309c204e57e/addons/sourcemod/scripting/zombie_escape/convars.sp#L37</ref>, the number of infected players for a given '''n''' value is as follows:

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Meanwhile, who is chosen for infection is determined using a queue system, in which players that have joined the server most recently have the highest chance of becoming automatically infected<ref>https://www.skial.com/threads/zombie-escape-weapon-stats.102542/#:~:text=Auto%2Dinfect%20prioritizes%20human%20players%20who%20recently%20joined%20the%20server</ref>; in other words they are at the top of the queue. Once a player has undergone the initial infection, they are moved to the back of the queue, ensuring that a player does not get chosen for automatic infection twice in a row. Becoming infected or zombified through any other means, such as by dying over the course of the round, does not impact the player's position in the queue. Connecting to the server in the middle of the match and joining the RED team also does not reduce one's queue position.

Spectators and specifically those Humans that have been elected as [[Zombie Escape#Leader|Leaders]] are immune to being automatically infected, regardless of their queue position.

Once the round properly starts, switching teams using the [[Team#Team selection|team selection]] screen is made impossible. As such, a Zombie cannot switch to the Human team; and likewise, a Human cannot choose to join the Zombies. Additionally, both RED and BLU players are prohibited from becoming spectators; although spectators themselves are allowed to join the Zombies at any point during the round, if they so wish to<ref>https://github.com/Batfoxkid/TF2-Zombie-Escape/blob/1f87da5ec00aa52d628b7bbd8b699309c204e57e/addons/sourcemod/scripting/zombie_escape/commands.sp#L88-L114</ref>. 

Players that connect during the match have a choice between joining either the spectators or the Zombies, but they are not allowed to become apart of the Humans until the round ends.

===Minor Changes===
The mod introduces a number of other minor tweaks and adjustments to the base game.
* Alltalk is enabled.
* [[Random Crit]]s and random bullet spread are disabled by default.
* Automatic [[Team balance|team balance]] and team scramble are too disabled.
* [[Glossary of player terms#Bhopping|Bunnyhopping]] is by default enabled (albeit limited to only ~450 [[Hammer unit]]s per second); allowing players to build up large amounts of speed if they properly time their jumps.
* It is possible to jump while simultaneously [[Crouching|crouching]].
* Players of both teams are allowed to toggle third person mode.
* The amount of [[Fall damage|fall damage]] received varies from map to map. With some maps either disabling it all together or heavily increasing it<ref>https://www.skial.com/threads/skial-zombie-escape-mapping-reference-guide.88106/#:~:text=ze_map_fall_damage%20%7Bany%20number%7D</ref>.
* Player collision between members of the opposite team is disabled, although some maps may opt for enabling it; if Humans being able to phase through Zombies is deemed too powerful<ref>https://www.skial.com/threads/skial-zombie-escape-mapping-reference-guide.88106/#:~:text=ze_map_player_collision%20%7B0%20or%201%7D</ref>.
* Since many of the maps played in Zombie Escape are ported over from Counter Strike, their proportions and dimensions are usually too small for TF2's player models. To compensate for this, many maps manually adjust the player's [[Hitbox|hitbox]] and model by shrinking them in size.

===Humans===
Typically referred to as "Survivors" or "Runners", the main objective of the Human team is to ''escape'' the Zombies by having at least '''one''' Human complete all goals and objectives set forth by the map. 

In order to achieve this, Humans need to keep the Zombies at bay and outside the melee range by pushing them away with '''[[Knockback]]''', often done with ranged weaponry which Zombies do not have access to. Humans can also try to outright kill the Zombies, but this however is quite difficult because of the enormous health-pools that Zombies have (often numbering in the tens of thousands), and is overall a fruitless endeavor thanks to their ability to endlessly respawn without significant delay.
As such, the Human team's main way of defending themselves against the onslaught primarily involves repeatedly launching Zombies away or stunning them in place.

Many of the TF2's [[Weapons|weapons]] that Humans have access to have been significantly altered; often by having their firing intervals, reload rates, damage and knockback values massively increased in order to help bolster Human defenses against the Zombies. Some weapons were additionally given the ability to [[Stun]] Zombies for a limited amount of time<ref>https://github.com/PMArkive/TF2-Zombie-Escape/blob/7a4a06b382bd11b15a41d88193482070526a3570/scripting/%5BTF2%5D%20Zombie%20Escape.sp#L551-L566</ref>.

All weapons can effectively be fired endlessly: thanks to Humans passively regenerating [[Ammo|ammo]] and [[Metal|metal]] at a rate of 5.5% for ammo and 10% for metal<ref>https://youtu.be/B63NOHtJq78</ref>. However, certain fast firing weapons: such as Miniguns or Flamethrowers, can outpace the ammo regeneration and eventually run dry, requiring the user to stop firing and let ammo replenish itself for a bit. [[Cloak]] is not affected by the passive ammo regeneration, preventing Spies from staying invisible forever.
 
Humans also have an unique ability to "cripple" Zombies by inflicting more then 600 damage to them in less then a second; which causes Zombies to slow down to a crawl or, with enough damage, even become outright immobile for a short duration of time<ref>https://github.com/Batfoxkid/TF2-Zombie-Escape/blob/main/addons/sourcemod/scripting/zombie_escape/convars.sp</ref><ref>https://github.com/Batfoxkid/TF2-Zombie-Escape/blob/1f87da5ec00aa52d628b7bbd8b699309c204e57e/addons/sourcemod/scripting/zombie_escape/gamemode.sp#L468-L511</ref>.

All classes can be played, but a few of them may have a restriction limiting their maximum number per team. Certain  weapons are also banned from being equipped and are instead replaced with their stock equivalent.

It is impossible for a Human to [[Suicide|kill themselves]]. Trying to do so: either by typing the {{code|Kill}} command into [[Console|console]] or by attempting to switch classes with the [[Multiplayer options#Advanced multiplayer options|advanced option]] {{code|suicide after choosing a player class}} enabled only yields the server message: "<You cannot suicide while the round is running!>" in the text chat. 

The biggest threat that Humans face is getting [[Zombie Escape#Infection|infected]] by a Zombie's melee, which immediately forces a Human into joining the RED team and thus becoming apart of the Zombie horde. Furthermore, even if a Human dies in a way that is not Zombie related: such as from fall damage, self-damage from explosives or by falling victim to one of the many environmental hazards present on Zombie Escape maps, they will still respawn as a Zombie.

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====Leader====
Leader is a special role assigned to Humans that want to instruct and aid their teammates in escaping the map. To help differentiate them from other players, Leaders have an unique marker and name tag that is located above their head at all times.

Leaders are not automatically assigned by the game. If a player wants to become a Leader, they have to be elected by other players for them to be given the role. This is accomplished by typing {{code|/vl [player's name]}} in the text chat, with five such votes being a requirement for one to become the Leader.

Each player can only vote once for a single person, and only one Leader is allowed per server. Players retain their Leader status once the round ends and the next one begins, but lose it when the server changes maps. Players also remain Leaders if they die; even being able to still use the Leader's abilities as a Zombie.

To help them fulfill their duty, Leaders are given a number of perks and abilities not available to the other Humans, whose purpose is to help them [[Communication|communicate]] more effectively with their team and thus organize a better defense:
*Leaders are immune to automatic infection.
*Similar to [[Coaching|Coaches]], Leaders can place down special markers on the map that instruct other players on where to go and what to do. They are placed by looking at the desired location and using a specific voice command.
**'''"Incoming!"''' ([[List of default keys|Default key]]: {{Key|X}} → {{Key|1}}): Places a pulsating red circle with a "{{font colour|red|Danger Here!}}" marker. Utilized to warn others of notable threats such as map hazards or incoming Zombies.
**'''"Go! Go! Go!"''' (Default key: {{Key|Z}} → {{Key|3}}): Places a pulsating blue circle with a "{{font colour|blue|Fall Back!}}" marker. Indicates where Humans should retreat to.
**'''"Help!"''' (Default key: {{Key|C}} → {{Key|1}}): Places a pulsating green circle with a "{{font colour|green|Defend Here!}}" marker. Used when ordering the team to stop retreating and start organizing a defense.
**'''"Move up!"''' (Default key: {{Key|Z}} → {{Key|4}}): Creates a "Follow me!" marker that is suspended above the Leader's head. The marker also has a number counter that displays the distance between the observing player and their Leader.
*Leaders can transfer their role to another player with the {{code|!transferleader [player name]}} command. This is commonly done when the Leader dies and therefore cannot lead as effectively anymore.

Although a Leader is not mandatory for beating a map, having one is still a massive boon for the team, assuming they do their job properly.
A good Leader is expected to make use of either [[Voice chat|voice]] or [[Text chat|text]] chat to inform their teammates of possible dangers or share with them useful tips.
Good map knowledge is especially important for leading: indicating to players where possible map hazards are located, as well as guiding them through sections with confusing or disorientating layouts, are all obligatory tasks for a Leader. 

====Last-Man-Standing====
The last Human still alive (often referred to as "solo") receives a number of both positive and negative attributes:
*{{Info}} The sentence, ''"[Player's name] is the last survivor and gets more melee damage and melee resistance!"'' is broadcast to everyone in the server.
*{{Info}} A [[Media:User Lolimsogreat21 Zombie escape last human.mp3|unique soundtrack]] only audible to the last survivor begins playing.
*{{Pro}}80% damage resistance to melee attacks.
*{{Pro}}'''Massively''' increased damage bonus to their melee weapon, to the point that it becomes possible to kill Zombies in a single hit.
*{{Con}}All forms of self-[[Healing|healing]] are completely disabled, thus preventing the player from replenishing health through any means whatsoever, whether those be:
**Medic's passive health regeneration.
**Passive health regeneration obtained from weapons (such as from the [[Concheror]]).
**Healing from [[Dispenser]]s or the Payload cart.
**Healing obtained via the Heavy's [[Lunchbox]] items. 
**Health returned from killing or injuring an opponent (like with the [[Half-Zatoichi]] and [[Mad Milk]]).
**Medic's [[Kritzkrieg]] healing taunt.
*{{Con}} Player receives a blue outline (similar to the Payload cart) that can be seen through walls and even persists while cloaked.

===Zombies===
Zombies, or the infected, are the RED team in Zombie Escape. Their objective is to hunt down and infect as many Humans as possible and prevent their escape. Zombies are intially chosen through the process of automatic infection. Throughout the round, Humans become Zombies when they die or get [[Zombie Escape#Infection|infected]]. Zombies themselves have the ability to endlessly respawn whenever they happen to die (unless the map specifically disables respawning).

There are multiple ways for Zombies to achieve victory: such as by ensuring no Humans are left alive or more rarely; by reaching a specific area that Humans were supposed to protect. Zombies also automatically win if Humans fail to complete all their objectives before the map timer expires.

All RED players receive the [[Voodoo-Cursed Soul]] cosmetic item, giving them a rotten, decaying outlook with a sickly green skin<ref>https://github.com/PMArkive/TF2-Zombie-Escape/blob/7a4a06b382bd11b15a41d88193482070526a3570/scripting/%5BTF2%5D%20Zombie%20Escape.sp#L248-L277</ref>. The cosmetic itself is at Level 0. Zombies also have the [[Sniper's Deep Downunder Drawl (halloween spell)|Sniper's Deep Downunder Drawl]] applied to them<ref>https://github.com/PMArkive/TF2-Zombie-Escape/blob/7a4a06b382bd11b15a41d88193482070526a3570/scripting/%5BTF2%5D%20Zombie%20Escape.sp#L294</ref>, a [[Tools|tool]] that lowers the pitch of their voice lines and responses.

Upon respawn, Zombies are granted several seconds of [[ÜberCharge]] and total Knockback immunity. 

Zombies have no access to ranged weaponry of any kind, as they are restricted to exclusively using their [[Melee|melee]] slot. In return, they do 220% more melee damage then regular Humans, with most stock weapons being able to deal 208 damage; with the exception of the Scout's [[Bat]] and the Spy's [[Knife]] that do 88 damage and 128 damage (300 on backstab) respectively. Due to this, most Zombies can instantly infect 8 out of the 9 classes in a single hit (assuming Humans have no overheal), making them potent close range combatant. Against [[Buildings|buildings]], Zombies only have a 50% melee damage bonus, dealing 98 damage to them (or 52 and 60 by Scout and Spy) in total. None of the Zombies' melees deal any knockback.

Certain melee weapons, notably those that can launch projectiles: such as the [[Wrap Assassin]] or the [[Sandman]], are banned. Trying to equip them simply gives the Zombie their class' [[Stock|stock]] melee option.

Zombies can generally ignore many of the environmental hazards that Humans have to contend with, either because they are outright unaffected by them or because they can easily shrug of the damage they inflict.

In order to cope with the firepower advantage that Humans posses, Zombies are given massively increased healthpools, which can range between 1000 and 10000 health, if not more. The exact amount of Health that Zombies receive is calculated using the formula: '''ceiling(1200*n<sup>0.9</sup>)'''. Where '''n''' represents the number of concurrently alive Humans; with the result then being rounded up to a whole number. This formula is used for nearly every Zombie class with the exception of Scout and Demoman, which instead use the: '''ceiling(600*n<sup>0.9</sup>)''' for their health calculations<ref>https://www.skial.com/threads/zombie-escape-weapon-stats.102542/#:~:text=Zombie%20Base%20Health,Scouts%20and%20Demos.</ref>. 

Since '''n''' depends on the amount of Humans presently alive, it is possible for two Zombies; one that becomes infected at the beginning of the match and the other that does the same much later (when the number of Humans is lower), to have differing maximum health values even if they are the same class. A Zombie Pyro at 20 Humans will have 17787 health, while the Heavy that gets infected by him will have 16985.
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To help them close the distance between the Humans, Zombies have multiple measures to mitigate the effects of Knockback.
*{{Pro}}Zombies accumulate gradual [[Airblast]] resistance over time, as each instance of Airblast used against them makes them slightly more resilient; with enough continuous usages even giving the Zombies complete immunity. 
**{{Info}}Not Airblasting the Zombies for at least 10 seconds resets their resistance back to default levels.
*{{Pro}}Shortly after being stunned, Zombies receive a short grace period during which they cannot be stunned again for a couple of seconds, preventing Humans from keeping them locked in a single place forever.
*{{Pro}}Zombies are not subject to any Knockback while already in a stunned state.
*{{Pro}}By default, Zombie Heavy has a 50% resistance to Knockback.

====Enzymes====
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enzyme Enzymes] (known also as mutations) are a set of unique abilities available to the Zombies. Each class has their own enzyme, whose capabilities range from temporarily [[Critical Hits|crit]] boosting the Zombie's melee all the way to making them completely impervious to the effects of Knockback. 

For a Zombie to activate the enzyme ability of their class, their Enzyme percentage counter, which is located at the top of the [[HUD]], needs to reach 100% (in a similar fashion to a Soldier filling up the rage meter in order to activate one of his [[Banner]]s). Enzymes fill up by taking damage, with them filling up faster the more damage is received in a shorter period of time; encouraging Zombies to throw themselves at the Humans as much as possible.  In ideal conditions, it is possible for a Zombie to reach 100% in as little as 10 seconds. Mother Zombies (those that were created at the beginning of a match via automatic infection) have a faster enzyme build rate; that is, they require less damage to increase their enzyme levels for the same amount.

If the percentage meter has reached 100%, Zombies can activate their enzyme by calling out for Medic: either by pressing the Medic keybind (default key: {{Key|E}}), or by manually selecting the appropriate [[Voice commands|voice command]] (default key: {{Key|Z}}→{{Key|1}}). The effects of an enzyme are usually short-lasting, with a typical duration of only a couple of seconds before the effect wears off.

If a Zombie has not taken damage for some amount of time, their Enzyme percentage will slowly begin to decay back to zero at a rate of 1.5% per second. This happens even when a full charge of 100% has been reached.

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====Infection====
Not to be confused with the automatic infection that happens at the beginning of a match; infection is a special mechanic which gives Zombies the ability to instantly convert and assimilate Humans into the horde without necessarily killing them.

A successful infection occurs when a Zombie uses their melee weapon to land a lethal blow on a Human, causing several things to happen simultaneously:
*Both the infector and the infectee are instantly forced into a [[Stun]]ned state that lasts exactly three seconds. During this time, they cannot move or interact and their camera is switched to a third person perspective, similar to that of a [[Taunts|Taunt]]. The Stun also gets applied even if the two players are not in a position that permits Taunting, such as being in the air or underwater.
*The infected Human is swiftly reassigned to the RED team and has all of the standard Zombie attributes and mechanics applied to them. Their appearance also noticeably changes. Of importance is that this process is not reversible or preventable. Even if the original Zombie that started the infection is killed or disconnected from the server, the infectee is still guaranteed to transform into a Zombie.
**The infectee then emits a loud scream that is audible to anyone nearby, quickly followed by an eruption of viscera and gore out of the infectee's body that sprays upwards like a geyser.
**The newly created Zombie receives full maximum health determined by the respective health formula of their class. However, their enzyme counter begins at zero.
*Any Humans that are in the near vicinity of the infection when it initially occurs are given a short lasting speed boost (similar to that of the [[Disciplinary Action]]) to help them run away.
*The entire process concludes after three seconds, at which point the two incapacitated Zombies finally wake up; free to roam and infect more Humans<ref>https://github.com/PMArkive/TF2-Zombie-Escape/blob/7a4a06b382bd11b15a41d88193482070526a3570/scripting/%5BTF2%5D%20Zombie%20Escape.sp#L506-L513</ref>.

Infection will '''not''' occur if the killing blow is dealt by a non-melee attack, such as with the enzyme abilities of Pyro or Medic. Additionally, if the melee attack happens to be  [[Critical Hits|Crit]] or [[Critical Hits#Mini-Crits|mini-Crit]] boosted (like in the case of a [[Bushwacka]]-wielding Zombie Sniper hitting a Jarate coated Human), the infection will again fail to occur. In both of these cases, none of the above will happen and the Human will simply die from the attack, respawning a couple of second later in a separate location as a Zombie.

==Weapon Rebalances==
===Scout===
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=== Soldier ===
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=== Pyro ===
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=== Demoman ===
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=== Heavy ===
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=== Engineer ===
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=== Medic ===
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=== Sniper ===
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=== Spy ===
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==Map design==
Zombie Escape has a wide variety of maps, each with their own unique story, asthetics and layout. Despite this, most if not all maps follow a couple of universal architectural configurations.

Typical TF2 map elements: such as game objectives ([[Control Point (game mode)|control points]], [[Capture the Flag|flags]]...), team restricted areas ([[Respawn#Areas|respawn rooms]]), [[Respawn#Resupply|ressuply lockers]] and even health and ammo pickups are not present in Zombie Escape maps.

Zombie Escape maps typically conform to a linear design principle. Humans have to progress down a set path or hallway until they reach a specific destination, all while being chased by the Zombies. To prevent Humans from just rushing to the end and instantly completing the game, various barriers, such as doors or gates, are used to divide the map into smaller sections. This way, in order to advance to the next section of the map, Humans first need to clear the barrier that is blocking their way from progressing further. 

In order to unlock the door or gate blocking their way, Humans first need to find and activate a specific "trigger" related to that obstacle. Triggers come in many forms, but in most cases activating them is as simple as approaching the obstacle in question and physically touching it. In rarer instances, triggers can also be buttons which are pushed by hitting them with a melee. Triggers are often located in the same spot as the door they unlock, but certain times they may be in an entirely separate location. The rarest of triggers require a special [[Zombie Escape#Items|item]] brought to them, such as a key, to be activated. Any class or player can activate triggers and unlock further sections, including Zombies.

When the required trigger is activated, a timer (commonly displayed at the top of the HUD<ref>https://github.com/Batfoxkid/TF2-Zombie-Escape/blob/1f87da5ec00aa52d628b7bbd8b699309c204e57e/addons/sourcemod/scripting/zombie_escape/map.sp#L61</ref>) will start counting down. The length of the countdown heavily depends on the map, ranging anywhere from 5 seconds to half a minute. Once the countdown ends, the barrier blocking the way finally opens up; allowing Humans to "fallback" (or '''fb''' for short) to the next section.

After multiple periods of waiting for obstacles to clear followed by rushed retreats; Humans eventually reach the ''final escape'' area. The final escape differs between maps, but it usually comes in three configurations. In the first one, Humans have to wait for an escape vehicle (helicopter, boat etc.) to arrive to pick them up, while in the second case they enter an enclosed bunker-like room where they win once the doors to the outside close with no Zombies present inside. In both examples Humans need to defend against the Zombies while waiting for their escape to arrive or the door to close. The third possibility consists of Humans needing to fight and win against a [[Zombie Escape#Bosses|boss]] in order to escape.

Only a single Human is required to escape using one of the three aforementioned methods in order for the Human team to win, which causes all Zombies and left-behind Humans to be automatically killed.

Maps often contain lore and a basic story line that is explained through the in-game text chat. Many maps also feature prominent musical soundtracks for aesthetic purposes.
===Environmental Hazards===
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To make it more challenging for the Human team, many Zombie Escape maps incorporate a variety of [[Environmental death|map hazards]] and traps, such as pitfalls, lasers, crushing objects and many others within their design. There also exist a large amount of difficult to traverse environments, such as [[Parkour Fortress|parkour]] or [[Surfing (custom game mode)|surf]] sections, whose purpose is to slow down the Humans or even cause their deaths.

All environmental hazards can be divided into three types: those which cause instant death, those which cause a gradual health drain and finally, the type exclusive to Zombie Escape, those which set the player back. 

The first two types already exist within standard TF2. These types of hazards either kill the player in an instant, including those who are under the effects of invincibility (such as [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] or an [[ÜberCharge]]) or they simply cause the player to gradually lose health until they eventually die. The third type differs from the previous two, in that when the player comes in contact with it, it merely teleports the players back to a previous position.

The so-called "set-back" hazard, while not directly lethal, is still dangerous, since by teleporting the player back not only does it put them closer to the chasing Zombies, it also prevents them from reaching the final escape. It is essentially an invisible barrier, requiring the Human to successfully avoid the hazard lest they have their escape progress constantly nullified due to the repeated resetting of their position.
A few set-back hazards also damage the player when teleporting them, in a similar fashion to a health-drain hazard.

The specific type of hazard used and its application is highly varied from map to map. A pit of lava on one map is instantly lethal, while on another it can simply drain the player's health or set them back when they fall into it. 

"Trimming" is a Zombie escape jargon referring to Humans being killed by the environment. An event in which a large amount of Humans succumb to the same map hazard at the same time is comically referred to a as a "minor trim". 

'''Teleportation'''
*Zombie teleportation (commonly abbreviated to just '''tp''') is a special type of environmental hazard that is universal among nearly all Zombie Escape maps. It refers to an event in which the Zombies' spawn point is moved forwards, usually initiated by Humans unlocking a new section of the map, which causes all players, both Zombies and Humans, who happen to be located in an older, earlier part of the map to get automatically teleported to the new Zombie spawn, leading to often disastrous consequences for the affected Humans. The purpose of this is two-fold:
**For one, since Humans are constantly advancing further into the map, it prevents newly spawned-in Zombies from needing to travel more and more egregious distances the longer the round goes on, just to reach the front-lines. It is also meant to help those Zombies who have gotten stuck or lost by bringing them directly to the action.
**Its second purpose is to punish Humans who are attempting to hide in an earlier section of the map, thus stalling out the game. This way, if a Human does not keep up with his team, he will be brought directly to the Zombies. This is particularly fatal if the map does not disable collision between opposite teams, as that ensure that Humans and Zombies who get teleported to same spot become stuck inside each other; unable to move until one of them dies.
* Finally, once the spawn and the left-behind players are shifted forwards, an invisible wall is put in place behind the new Zombie spawn, sealing of earlier sections and preventing anyone from returning back to them.

===Non-player Characters===
====Bosses====
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File:User Lolimsogreat21 Ze Santassination Present.png|Bipedal Present.
File:User Lolimsogreat21 Ze santassination Baby.png|Baby.
File:User Lolimsogreat21 Ze Santassination Elf.png|Elf.
File:User Lolimsogreat21 Ze Santassination Raindeer.png|Raindeer.
File:User Lolimsogreat21 Ze Santassination Bender.png|Bender.
File:User Lolimsogreat21 Ze Santassination Beaver.png|Beaver.
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===Items===

==Strategy==

==List of maps==
{{User:Lolimsogreat21/Template:Zombie Escape Map list}}

==Gallery==
{{User:Lolimsogreat21/Template:Zombie Escape gallery}}

==References==
<references/>
[https://www.skial.com/threads/skial-zombie-escape-mapping-reference-guide.88106/]
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