How to make friends in Day Z?

[Timecharge 28]

So, I am already geared and can defend myself to an extent. I just want someone to watch my back and its hard to get past the "shoot first questions later" play style because the other ones get me killed. 

 

I'd rather not get rid of my gear so. Any Ideas?

[gho5tl3git@gmail.com 13]

Make a post asking if someone would want to be your friend

[ninjacalypse 551]

So, I am already geared and can defend myself to an extent. I just want someone to watch my back and its hard to get past the "shoot first questions later" play style because the other ones get me killed. 

 

I'd rather not get rid of my gear so. Any Ideas?

 

A few days ago I spied someone running out in the open down a road, then stop and crouch in the middle of the road.  I had a baseball bat...

 

I ran right up behind him and...

 

...said, "Boo!"

 

We talked and then we met up with a few of his friends in the forest and went off exploring together.

 

So...I guess not trying to kill people is a good jumping off point.

[Korsbaek 1778]

 

So...I guess not trying to kill people is a good jumping off point.

 

So you're saying that if I want to make friends, I shouldn't kill them on sight? Oh my god..

[ninjacalypse 551]

So you're saying that if I want to make friends, I shouldn't kill them on sight? Oh my god..

 

I know...sometimes I even boggle my own mind.

[MysticL 71]

it is difficult to find friendly player... it's DayZ you know  :)  trust no one

or do it on your own risk to get bullet or axe in the back

[PracticalTactical 164]

So, I am already geared and can defend myself to an extent. I just want someone to watch my back and its hard to get past the "shoot first questions later" play style because the other ones get me killed. 

 

I'd rather not get rid of my gear so. Any Ideas?

 

Find a specimen you think is ripe for picking. Follow that specimen until the opportunity arises where he is not expecting interaction. Walk up behind him, put your rifle to his head and tell him to get on the ground. Handcuff him, loot his gun and then sit down beside him and explain your situation. After that, keep him subdued enough that he will follow you and if he betrays you (trys to run away, stab you in the back etc.) break his legs. This fellow will be your friend forever.

 

Sometimes you need to discipline the new found friend with some light person to person interaction. I have found both punches to the gut and baseball bats to the legs, arms and feet work well to train and condition your new found friend to be loyal and never leave you! Just remember, don't interact with them too hard or you could damage them beyond repair and then they are no use to you.

 

Enjoy! Happy new year to you and your new friend!

Edited January 1, 2014 by PracticalTactical

[Slaughterhouse 16]

timecharge you can add me on steam same name as forums.  I enjoy running with people and helping others.  

[Raptor05121 32]

I'm very friendly and prefer working in groups. I'm a veteran, so hit me up. Same name

[samiam_jr 30]

Hey guys, sounds like you need a clan to run with. If any of you are still looking for a group to run with I am with an awesome clan called AOD and it is recruiting!

AOD is a massive online multi-game clan, we have an awesome Ventrillio server, great forums, our own DayZ server, and 50+ members in DayZ alone!

We help our fellow clan mates, and any and all play styles are welcome! oh and did I mention we have our own DayZ server?

if you want to learn more or join feel free to add me on steam, ID is AOD_Samiam_Jr

or you can visit AODs website at ClanAOD.net

if anyone else who sees this post is interested feel free to add me on steam.

Edited January 1, 2014 by Samiam_Jr