The Malton Herald and Sun is Malton’s oldest zombie newspaper, keeping the good zombies in Ridleybank and surrounding areas abreast of the latest news since 2005. While some may criticize the paper as being little more than a thinly veiled propaganda tool for the all-powerful Ridleybank Resistance Front, the Malton Herald and Sun actually is a carefully researched and hard hitting publication, bringing the latest technology, social conditions, zombie politics, and current events regarding the eradication and cleansing of the human menace to its loyal readers.

Survivor groups have long called for a boycott of the MH&S, claiming that the paper itself presents nothing more than a biased, partisan view of Malton life and that its articles contain little to no factual information. Others have claimed the newspaper’s policy of using human slaves fitted with shock collars to publish and distribute the paper is both morally corrupt and unethical. The MH&S dismisses such claims as “human headshot nonsense,” and advises protesters that they better get used to their new zombie overlords.

The Ridleybank Resistance Front

The Ridleybank Resistance Front (RRF) stands as the greatest zombie group to have ever shambled, starting in the virtual streets of Malton in the browser-based MMO Urban Dead. For nearly two decades, this legendary horde dominated the suburb of Ridleybank, which they fiercely defended as their sacred “Homeland” against human survivors (derisively called “breathers”).

Founded by the visionary Petrosjko, the RRF quickly grew into an unstoppable force of the undead united by their commitment to keeping Ridleybank free from human influence. Their influence spread throughout Malton, making them infamous among survivors and revered among the zombie community.

Philosophy and Legacy

The core tenet of the RRF is simple yet powerful: Ridleybank was zombie homeland, and survivors were viewed as an invading force to be eliminated on sight. This territorial claim led to legendary sieges and battles that have become part of Urban Dead folklore, particularly at locations like the Blackmore Building.

Though Urban Dead concluded its 19-year run in March 2025, the legacy of the RRF lives on as perhaps the most organized, effective, and culturally rich zombie group in history. With the knowledge that Ridleybank will be forever free for zombies, the RRF family continues to play together maintaining their undead humor and distinctive culture, bringing unique terminology like “BARHAH” and “zambahz” to other worlds.

Join the Shambling Horde

Join the shambling horde to connect, share stories, and perhaps plot the inevitable downfall of humanity in other gaming realms. Join the RRF on Discord to become part of this legendary community that made “Malton a scarier place for all”.

“Do not be sad because it happened, but rather joyful, because you were a part of the greatest group that ever shambled in Urban Dead” - Lord Moloch