When you reach a certain point : Alice pack, knife, matches, hatchet, map... AK / M4 with 5+ mags. There's only one option left. You before the other sucker. There's no other way to say it. I just don't take my chance anymore if the guy is potential buddy or not. Sometimes I decide to engage because I will get the jump, other times, I just hide and wait for the other survivor who seems better/well armed go the other way. Because 1) I'm not sure if he's alone 2) Too risky 3) Too risky. Also, when you are exploring a building and at a corner you encounter someone right in your face, I already pulled the trigger. I don't consider myself as a bandit, but in world where everyone is armed with winchester / assault rifle... with scarce food and water. Well, remember the OFP "if you see the flash its already too late." tag line? Fit the mod perfectly as well!