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Tape It or Die 1 is an unannounced mission in Dead Rising 2 and Dead Rising 2: Off the Record.

It involves the cast of the Tape It or Die website, "Left Hand" Lance, Gretchen Peregrine, Johnny Pipes, and Wallace Hertzog, who are hiding in the KokoNutz Sports Town backroom, known as the Tape It or Die Set. In Dead Rising 2, this backroom is only accessible from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm on September 27, the third day.

Summary[]

Chuck encounters all four members in the back room and attempts to convince them to follow him to the Safe House. However, they decline, claiming to be already safe and well-supplied. Wallace requests Chuck to fetch a cement saw and plates to build a new weapon. Upon delivering these items, Chuck receives the Plate Launcher combo card and an already-assembled Plate Launcher. With the mission complete, Chuck can leave the back room, as there is nothing further to do at the moment. Note that Tape It or Die 2 is triggered only if Chuck brings Wallace the plates and cement saw.

A day later, Stacey calls Chuck about the four survivors being surrounded by zombies in KokoNutz Sports Town. For more details, refer to Tape It or Die 2.

Guide[]

This mission can be quite confusing and may require a guide.

Calls regarding survivors generally start around 11:00 pm on Day 2. Proceed to these missions and either kill or escort the survivors back to the Safe House, as their mission timers will not expire before the 12:00 pm deadline. Here are some calls to pay attention to:

Optimal survivors to kill include:

  • Seymour in WWJWD?
  • Ray Teller in WWJWD? (Find him outside the maintenance room; listen for his calls)
  • The three poker survivors in High Rollers (they appear at about 3:00 am in the Atlantica Casino poker room)
  • The three survivors in Fetching Females

Around 5:00 am, Chuck will likely receive a call about Katey's Zombrex. If you are playing poker with the poker survivors until 6:00 am, don't worry. Check your watch between moves. Once the time arrives, kill them, even if it means losing. You still have ample time to administer Zombrex to Katey; until 8:00 am, to be precise.

After eliminating these survivors, wait until 6:00 am, then proceed to the Palisades Mall. The back door of KokoNutz Sports Town should now be open, displaying "Tape It or Die" instead of "Examine".

Upon entering the Tape It or Die room, ask Wallace to craft the "special weapon" for you. Once it has been created, speak to him again to receive the combo card for the Plate Launcher and the weapon itself.

Take a thorough look around, as the door will lock behind you once you exit after creating the weapon. Make sure to grab the Mid-Length T-shirt Jeans from the back wall next to Wallace if you desire.

Upon completing all tasks, use Linette's shortcut to return to the Royal Flush Plaza and then to the Safe House. Mission accomplished!

Tips
  • If you prefer not to lug around the plates and cement saw, deal with the survivors first, then gather the items and head to the Palisades Mall.
  • Escort Richard back to the Safe House, as there is plenty of time and he provides Zombrex for Katey after the Tape It or Die quest.
  • Be cautious of the Eight Survivor Rule. If there are already eight survivors involved in other active missions, the door will remain locked. Notable missions include High Rollers and Fetching Females, each involving at least three survivors.
  • An easier approach is to grab plates from Luaii Wauwii and the cement saw at the nearby maintenance room. Then, use the hidden shortcut to the Palisades Mall behind Hot Excitorama and head to their hideout.
  • Alternatively, both items are found in the maintenance room near the initial confrontation with TK's henchmen.

Mission Dialogue[]

Dialogue of the mission in the Off the Record game files. All text may not be actually used in the final game. Includes Tape It or Die 2 dialogue.
Conversation 

Hey man, how's it going? How did you get past our security system?

Security system?? The door was open. What's going on here?

We're hiding out down here! You're looking at the Tape It Or Die crew!

Tape it or Die?...

Yeah, TIOD for short! We're the number one duct-tape-related zombie-killing-weapon fan site!

You run a website down here?

Not just a website! A community AND killing resource!

We use regular, run-of-the-mill things, and turn them into instruments of Zombie Destruction! Fans from all across the world contribute their weapon ideas, and we build them!

We're kind of survivalist down here. We've got the essentials to stay alive, and we're right under a mall, so we can get new supplies whenever we want! It's awesome.

My name's Left Hand Lance, webmaster. And over there's Gretchen, Wallace and Johnny Pipes!

Gretchen pays our bills - that's her by the TV there. Johnny Pipes founded the site - he's over by the fridge. Lastly, there's my buddy Wallace. He's trying to build stuff over by the workbench there.

Wow. This is actually pretty amazing.

Damn right it is. So, are you going back out there, dude?

Yeah, I'm looking for some things, but maybe you want to come and I can take you all to the Safe House?

No can do, my friend. We're starting to like it down here. But if you're looking for things topside, maybe you can help us out? Bring us some stuff, and maybe we can make you an awesome weapon?

Talk to Wallace. There are some new submissions we want to try out. I'm sure he has a shopping list of items for you already.

Help! I'm just a tech geek! I don't know how to fight!

I think Wallace's new weapon attempt caught fire. Everyone ran out here, so I followed.

It's okay now, I'm here to help. Just come with me and we'll get you to the Safe House.

Hey, I did not hear a knock!

The door wasn't locked.

Wasn't locked?! Damn, that must have been Jonathon. His caffeine-addled brain sometimes forgets even the simplest things. You still could have knocked...Who are you?

The name's Frank West. Unfortunately happened to be in town when the outbreak started. But you must want to get somewhere safer.

Tempting. But now may be a bad time to leave, as Tape It Or Die is beginning to pay dividends.

What's Tape it or Die?

It's a website where people gather and design weapons from household items to fend off zombies. I financed everything, and look where it got me. But the site's starting to come into its own.

I'm becoming a little unsure about the morality of it all, but we have to survive, right? Luckily we have food and water and supplies.

The four of us have been staying here since the outbreak began. It's been terrible, but our fans have sent weapon ideas to help save others - and ourselves - from the zombies.

Well, I've got to take off now, guys. Sure you don't want me to take you to the Safe House?

That's mighty kind of you, but this is the safest place there is. But maybe you can help us out. We need new materials so that loafer, Wallace, can build some new weapons.

So I would appreciate it if you'd chat with him for a bit before taking off!

Wallace's over at the workbench.

Now we can't get back in. Thank god you came to save us.

They're everywhere! Help!

Thank god you came back. Wallace yelled "fire", so we all came out. Johnny locked the keys inside and now we can't get back in.

It's okay. We'll get out of here and back to the Safe House, okay?

Oh, wow! You're new! Johnny Pipes likes that!

Huh?... Look buddy, we have to get out of here. There are zombies everywhere out there!

No kidding! Ain't it a blast?

Oh, you're serious! But we can't leave! Things are starting to get fun! Tape It Or Die is becoming bigger than ever!

What's Tape it or Die?

Website! For zombie fans. And zombie-killing fans. And tape fans, too! It's a community. People get together. Share ideas. Make zombie killing machines out of everyday items. Duct tape is beautiful!

Like I said, I'm Johnny Pipes. Best plumber in the western United States. Also, I founded Tape It Or Die. My brainchild. I'm in charge.

Nice to meet you guys, but we really should get out of here and back to the Safe House.

No, no, no! Things are picking up! We're becoming relevant in the world. Money and lady-folk are sure to follow! How about you? You could join the crew, too! Fifth member?

Thanks, but I've got to get back topside and do some investigating.

Topside? Brave move! You're a brave guy! Reminds me of me. Maybe you can be of use. Maybe you can help us! Interested?

We need some new weapons. New supplies! Stuff to work on. I'd like to go out myself. But I'm low on caffeine right now. Too tired. Bad state to be in. Probably get bitten. But you! You can get the stuff! Right?

Go talk to Wallace. He's at the workbench. Trying to build something good. Prove his worth, it seems. Ain't it cute?

Talk to Wallace. He'll have the "shopping list". Easy stuff! Now go make Johnny Pipes proud!

Johnny Pipes needs help!

Damn, I'm off-kilter today. Need some caffeine. Supercharge my system. Or some lady-folk. Same effect.

Focus, man, focus! Just slow down and follow me. Let's get you to the Safe House. After that, you can do your thing.

Jeez, Lance! Can't you see I'm busy?

Sorry, buddy. I'm no "Lance".

Huh?

Hey, you're Frank West! Wow! How'd you get in here?

It was pretty easy. The door wasn't locked, so I came in.

That's some great security we've got here. A zombie could walk right in!

Lucky for you I'm no zombie. But what's going on here, anyway?

Heh, it is a little strange, isn't it? We're the surviving members of Tape it or Die.

What's Tape it or Die?

We're a website that encourages folks to design do-it-yourself weapons to take on the zombie hordes. It was all fun and games when we began, but the outbreak happened, and well, here we are, making real weapons.

I get that you have a cool project here, but it's not safe. Look, if you come with me, I can get you to safety.

Oh, we're safe down here. And we have access to supplies above! But, you're a real hero, surviving out there alone. You going back out?

Yeah, I got some business to attend to.

Maybe we can help each other? I want to build some weapons for the crew. But I need a couple things. If you get 'em for me, I'll show you the designs. And they are awesome.

You're looking for some stuff out there in Fortune City?

Yeah. I need a Cement Saw and a stack of Plates. Bring me those and I'll build you something awesome!

Were you able to find a Cement Saw and the Plates up there?

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

We can't get back inside! And all of our weapons are in there!

Thanks for the save, but all that work... down the drain.

Don't worry, you might get a book contract out of this. Stay close and I'll get you to the Safe House.

Okay, now I'll just connect this to this and... THERE!

Not quite done yet. I can't work while someone's watching. Just come back later.

Wallace's been all focused since you brought those things back. Like a new man or something.

I hope this one is better than that lighter fluid and blender combination. My eyebrows just grew back.

Ha HA, he's trying to outbuild Johnny Pipes. Friendly rivalries are great!

Here it is, my latest and greatest! I hope it serves you well.

Remember, I still need a Cement Saw. It's gonna be so awesome!

Remember, I still need some Plates. Very important for this one.

Thanks again for helping me get that together. I think I proved my worth because of you. Maybe we can work together again someday?

You know, that one may actually work.

I'm a little worried. That thing looks dangerous.

Nice, Wally! Almost as good as Johnny Pipes!

We came out for an extinguisher! Now the keys and my mini-wrench keychain are locked inside. Damn!

One of my weapon attempts caught fire. We were looking for something to put it out. It's probably trash now, just like everything else...

Some people hacked into our emergency lines. They said something about "Tape It Or Die". It sounds important.

Trivia[]

  • In the PC game files items.txt and missions.txt, the names of the four survivors are Meg, Jeff, Mike, and Matt.
    • In missions.txt, this mission is called "TapeItOrDieComboCreation1".
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Tape it or Die
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