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And they apparently lived to tell about it...
Brian Szabelski | 12:40 AM on 05.15.2008 12 comments


Sometimes, we as gamers really love our games. Sometimes, we go to conventions dressed as our favorite characters, and some people really, really get into this whole idea. It's not always a bad thing, though sometimes it can be, but for most responsible people, it can be good.

Then there's these people, who have somehow combined awesome and me being scared for their futures.

For those of you who don't read Russian (read as: All of you), Rock, Paper, Shotgun posted on a group of fans of the PC game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. who decided it'd be fun to dress up as characters from the game, including full body costumes and other pieces from the game like APCs and guns.

Oh, and they also decided it'd be a good idea to actually go to Chernobyl and do this. You know, the place in Ukraine where the game is set. The same place where there WAS A FUCKING NUCLEAR MELTDOWN THAT KILLED A TON OF PEOPLE. And it's still radioactive there to some extent.

While I respect their drive and dedication, I can only fear a bit that they didn't contaminate themselves too much being there. At least we got some awesome photos from it, which can be viewed at the first link above.

Would any of you guys ever do something like this?



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Skribble's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/15/2008 01:07
Skribble
There isn't enough radiation left there to worry about, as long as you don't go in to the saturated zones. There are tours and shit that run through the city now as well. It's one of the destinations on my "Must go to" list.

The wildlife in Chernobyl has grown large now as well, and there are 100's of different species of animals, a lot of them being endangered species! According to some studies taken, the animals are not contaminated and are living long and healthy lives.

Awesome photos, btw!
Moofey's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/15/2008 01:13
Moofey
I honestly don't think I could ever have the balls to get within even a hundred miles of Chernobyl. The fact taht they went over there shows just how much guts they have.
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/15/2008 01:31
ArrestedDeveloper
It's safe to hang out around Chernobyl for about a half hour with no worries. They had a press event there for gaming magazines before the release.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/15/2008 01:46
Sharpless
It's actually not too dangerous, provided you stick to the less-contaminated sections and don't stay too long.

I recommend checking out this woman's site. She lives over there and sometimes rides her motorcycle through the area, taking pictures. I haven't checked the site for a while, but it looks like she still updates it (assuming I linked to the right one). Fascinating stuff.
aborto thefetus's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/15/2008 08:06
aborto thefetus
"Would any of you guys ever do something like this?"

My name's aborto thefetus. I will do anything if it is in poor taste
blehman's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/15/2008 09:01
blehman
@Aborto

Even Britney Spears?
aborto thefetus's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/15/2008 09:18
aborto thefetus
@Blehman

..........well, except for that.
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/15/2008 10:15
EternalDeathSlayer
I'd even do that, aborto.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/15/2008 10:22
king3vbo
You can actually be there for a little while without being in danger... like an hour
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/16/2008 22:44
Bob Muir
Meh...I still wouldn't risk it.
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