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How far into the outbreak are we?

Edit: also how gritty do you want it?
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Oops, i thought i mentioned it somewhere but i guess i didn't. I will edit the OP once i get on my computer. I'm thinking 2-3 months is good enough where survivors are still in the cities but not long enough for actual groups to have formed. 

About the grittyness- you can be as dark and gritty as you want. However, keep in mind that if it is obvious you're adding things just to sound 'dark and gritty', your writing will look awkward. Violence and gore for the sake of violence and gore is hardly ever acceptable. 

TL;DR submit something and if it gets out of hand I'll let you know.