Furtherado

You can add me too, and we`ll play: furtherado39 on steam

Pretty much a terrible idea, and this is coming from a friendly player who shoots as a last resort (unfortunately "last resorts" are very often the only kind of resort in the game). I don`t want my encounters to feel safe, if i have a gun, i`ll use that leverage by saying to the person that if they do not comply to what i say i will shoot. You have to be strict and not seem like some naive guy whos just asking for it. Generally, as you play more, and decide you wanna try to team up with a random, you can sometimes tell if someone is going to backstab you or not. As a general rule however, never team up with a random if you value your life, and also if you have anger issues, some of the traps the "pro" bandit set up include gaining your trust over several hours. Indicators that can show if its worthwhile to team up are: how much are they talking to you? what are they talking to you about? in which manner are they speaking (do they seem tense, relaxed)? do they frequently ask you to do things that will expose you? do they seem impatient to get somewhere? do they say "wait" alot? (possibly trying to get a friend over to shoot you over TS.) Hard to explain, but it can save you from the more amateur killers or just general trolls who think you are stupid. Generally if you are able to strike up a friendly conversation, then theres less of a chance theyll kill you, there are alot of exceptions though, again. I dont reccomend befriending a random under any circumstances if you have high-end gear. Go and join a clan if you want more reliable teammate, or ask someone from RL to join you.. By making this aspect of the game too "arcadey" it wouldnt be the great game it is, where you constantly have to think and take life and death choices at a moments notice. If you want to play MMOs where teamwork is integral there are several.

Running or seeking cover is the best way to deal with a situation like this, you may be a good shot, but some aren`t, and at the very least i`d make you waste a few bullets. And if i stand still, what then? You stalked an unarmed player, your intentions as a bandit are probably to take all my supplies, break my legs and make me crawl around while laughing over VOIP. Then brag to your bandit buddies about how gullible i was and the unspeakable horrors you led me through. I don`t want to be a perverse subject to your longing after empowerment over others, you are probably the kind of guy who gets a rush out of having "control over life and death" like a serial killer. No, i`d rather run, have a chance at life, and get shot, respawn and hope i get a gun so i can defend myself.