I want to help others

[NaZz1 9]

So I know that most of you have different goals in game. You get geared and then you go and kill other players. I am a little bit different. When I get looted I don't want to kill people I actually want to go out and help others in any way I can. I like to meet people and just mingle. If I could I would bring all the food/water/guns/supplies and give it to new players so they can easier blend in - in this horrible world. Is there a way to do this in DayZ without being killed? How? Or are there any other ways to help players that are not as risky? What can you suggest for a friendly giver like me?

[kichilron 8550]

Even though it's very noble of you there is no recipe that will guarantee that you're safe. That's sadly the way it works, as other will always try to kill you over gear.

 

The easiest and safest way would be to offer your help and provide a way to contact you. Steam works, but a voiceprogram is always better to make sure people aren't trying to backstab you, as you can listen to them.

 

If you need a Teamspeak server you can hang out and survive with other people try the Trusted Medics of the Wasteland Teamspeak:

 

ts.tmwdayz.com

 

Feel free to join any "Open Channel" and group up with other friendly people, as we're only running around to help people and aid as many as we can.

[desryachri 95]

people use to run medical threads, but with no vehicles at the moment its quite hard to get there

hero skin was the advantage of helping othere (not that i agree liked or want it back)

[themightyzang 8]

I play like this at the moment few things I recommend:

Don't openly carry a gun

Carry an axe on your back

Always try to see them first

Announce yourself from a safe location which will allow you to retreat with some degree of safety

Cache your good gear in a bag before approaching anyone. Carry only medical and food supplies on your person

Don't approach groups

Let people who you are treating medically what you are doing or they will kill you in the belief you are handcuffing/robbing them

Don't trust people even after you have helped them

Do not dress in a threatening or high end gear

If things go south run or put them down

Ideally a friend concealed a short ways away with a rifle is they way to go

The first towns away from the coast are good places to find people who need help but who aren't helpless

When you spawn and have nothing to lose loot the hospitals, people don't seem to value them ATM

You will still likely get shot a few times but if you make it clear you are sorted for medical supplies so who cares

Finally learn how the medical stuff works so you can actually help people, unless you just plan on giving out food water and compliments.

A few times now people I have saved have gone on to save or in one case avenge me, there's hope for waste yet. Good luck man it's fun meeting people helping the friendlies and outwitting the bandits and if you die you don't really lose much because you don't need good gear for this play style.