Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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G'day everyone! In this video, I test why the new zombie crawling mechanic in 7 Days to Die v2.0 has completely changed horde base design, and why I'm moving away from pole double and scaffold ladders to a new setup.

🧟‍♂️ What's Changed in 2.0:
Zombies can now crawl through 1-block high spaces
Old "pole double" setups are now vulnerable
New fighting positions needed for effective defense

🎯 Key Findings:
The pole and gable plate setup with side centered poles offers the best balance of zombie protection and combat effectiveness, while providing better aim space than scaffold ladders.

⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro and Goals
1:51 - Baseline
5:18 - Pole Double
8:40 - Scaffold Ladders
11:57 - The Dot
16:14 - The Diamond
21:03 - The V
25:50 - Pole and Gable Plate
29:02 - Conclusion


🔗 Useful Links:

My 2.0 POI Guide: youtu.be/NToZJqYw09E
Patreon: patreon.com/CautiousPancake
Paypal: paypal.me/CautiousPancake

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