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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GlassEye" data-source="post: 4523114" data-attributes="member: 40413">I think that is way too complex for normal zombies.  I would allow for a simple sentence command and nothing more.Here's how I would answer your questions:1. I don't think zombies have memory.  At all.  They have intelligence 0.  I don't think they know what roads are or what the word attack means.  Obviously, you might think this would give them difficulty in following commands.  My supposition is that there is a link between the controller and the zombie and that zombies act more on the intention transmitted through that link than on hearing and understanding commands.  The link can be broken or taken over by someone more powerful.2 & 3. A zombie can follow many commands over time.  Only they have to be given one at a time and when one is finished then the next can be given.  Zombies will only follow the commands of their controller and won't understand the command 'Follow the orders of my team.'  Commands have to be simple.  (In fact, the 2e MM says commands have to be 'single-phrase'.)4. Maybe 3e has expanded the capabilities of the zombie but I don't think so.  And no, I don't have any rules to back up my comments.5. I don't think their wisdom gives them discernment at all.  2e zombies (again, sorry) attack until called off or destroyed.  So they don't even have the sense to run away when they're critically injured.  I think the 3e wisdom score is there solely so zombies don't have penalties to spot and listen.</blockquote>

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