The campus group Humans vs. Zombies met Monday night to discuss the future of the organization.

In the Holmes Student Center, Room 305, players and group managers discussed whether or not the campus-wide game would continue this semester.

Humans vs. Zombies incorporates Nerf guns during play, and concerns over sensitivity regarding the Feb. 14 shootings caused group managers to consider revising rules if play continues.

“I would feel very uncomfortable carrying around a Nerf gun,” said senior Kristen Morrison, whose sentiment was widely shared.

Group president and anthropology major Emily Sturnfield said the Virginia Tech chapter of Humans vs. Zombies canceled play for a semester after the shootings there.

“I feel like I’m being shoved toward normalcy,” said vice president and anthropology major Nicole Vanbrooker, who reminded players that emotions on campus are still very raw.

When the issue of canceling play was brought up, concern grew. Sturnfield commented on the possibility that if Humans vs. Zombies went a semester without play, membership could drop low enough to threaten the group’s existence.

After deliberation, a consensus was reached that smaller games, known as “beta games,” would be played, but there would be no full games this semester.

Humans vs. Zombies also moved to strike Nerf guns from play. Instead, “melee items” were suggested for use. These items would include marshmallows, socks, Nerf darts thrown by hand and foam pool noodles.

While no final decisions were made, the meeting concluded with several options open for discussion. Members suggested that with smaller games, the possibility of different missions, such as capture the flag, was possible.

While Humans vs. Zombies is concerned with sensitivity on campus, the group’s future will still rely heavily upon membership.