I don't kill unless I have to....which, so far, I have 0 murders. I would happily kill a *bandit* if I felt threatened. I once ran into a guy in Chern and I was shouting *friendly*. He did not appear to have a weapon and he declared friendly as well. We both ran up the tower and he took a higher perch. I stayed one level down and pulled out my hatchet to kill zeds coming up. All was going well...3 more zeds later he decided to whip out his AKM and start "helping"....I died almost before I realized what had happened. I should have known better, but I always try to see the best in people. I stay lone-wolf unless I am playing with friends. I will call out if I'm busted up and need help. I've had the great experience of having other players help me out in need, and I've gotten to return the favor twice. I will continue to do so...so long as they don't whip out a weapon on me.