Yeah, I'm thrilled for that. After Survival is over, I'll definitely go ahead and go through all five of those strains. I always liked bulbous and creeping, however lotus might be my least favorite on site.

For those curious, the full progression can be viewed here.

Yeah, I'm wondering if we'll be able to unlock them any time of the year or only during Survival or something. I don't see why we wouldn't be able to drink them later on like usual, but we'll see I guess.

I already stashed away all of the vials just in case. :P

Let the awkward waiting begin! Survival has stared on the 13th before, so it's not impossible that it'll start today (although tomorrow is more likely), but knowing our luck, we'll be left hanging until Friday.

Gosh I'm glad to see the possibility of earning vial skins. Stinging would be my first choice, followed by Creeping. Although, if I remember correctly, each progression stage lasts ages since they only have four stages. Fingers crossed they'll be sped up a bit.

I don't remember the stages lasting too awfully long. It's been a while, but I think they made up the extra time by having each vial de-progress as it wore off.

We usually get 2 weeks for Survival, so I'd expect it to start sometime between today and Wednesday. Friday would be a bit late, I think.

I am anxious to see how we will end up getting the vial skins since it may change my plans for other skins this year. I'm hoping we'll be able to drink the vials at any time to unlock them.

I may be misremembering, of course, but you are right about the de-escalating virus. We'll see, anyway.

I'm only half joking ;) I just know Amber loves stringing us along. Looking at past start dates, tomorrow is easily the most likely: last year was the 15th, but that was a leap year, and 2013 also started on the 15th, but that was the year with no viruses and could get away with being a bit smaller. 2012 started on the 13th, but there was a plot, so some extra time isn't unreasonable.

That's true, I'm sure we'll get a few news posts for lesser things like more plushie revamps or something before getting the post about Survival. :P

I would so hope for it to start today because then I could enjoy it until the last day. One can hope, right? :s

I hope it starts today

I'm hoping it'll start today, but like others have said, tomorrow is more likely. I can't wait to see what's in store this year, plus there are still some older strains that I'd like to get as well!

YAY SURVIVAL! You guys, I'm so excited ^_^ I have my fingers crossed that today's the day too. Bring on the zombies and candy hearts :)

I've been stalking the item directory trying to see when they start adding new things, but nothing so far.

I hope it starts soon. :(

I thought I was the only one. It's currently an open tab, and boy am I ready for it to start populating.

I have to go out for a little bit this evening, and with my luck, the event will start right after I leave (and unable to check my phone.)

I try to remember to do it if I can whenever it's time for an event or something.

At least it will still be here when you get back. I have to go take care of dinner and things in about an hour, so I feel like it will probably start while I'm doing that. :P

Oooh good idea! Something to pass the time until the magic starts XD

ALRIGHT GUYS, I SAID WHEN. SURVIVAL

eats brain in anticipation

SUR

VIV

AAAAAAAL!

Got the boyfriend to start playing again after a hiatus since June because he was excited about my excitement for Survival :D Let's do this thing!

Nothing like zombies to bring everyone together ^_^