Time and Place for everything ( KOS)

[punkvegita 44]

Since the biggest threat in this game is ourselves it would only be natural that KOS is almost an instinct. You see a geared player and all the sudden civility goes out the window. I'm here to tell you guys today that it doesn't have to be like this, at least not all the time, like the title says there's a place and time for it.

Now the ppl that should be doing the least KOS should in fact be the players that are the most geared, simply because they have everything to lose and not a lot to gain.

 

PLACE 

HOT:   By now most of you guys should be familiar with the hot zones in Chernoraus, these ares are KOS zones. 

 

Electrode: Now the only reason Electrode is a hot area is because it's so hectic, nobody wants to put there guards down even for a second, and it is what it is, don't expect to go here and not get KOSed. ( Note: ppl go to Electrode to pvp.)

Cherno: Another big pvp city, lots of snipers and ppl camping rooftops, never a good sign. If you have to go through Cherno I would suggest following the coast where Bambies usually go through.

*NW Airfield: This is where ppl with gear go to pvp. If you are unexperienced expect to die here without ever knowing where the shot came from. (Note: this is somewhat of endgame at the moment, go prepared and with friends that know what they're doing.)

Military Bases: Military bases in general are pretty hostile, always go to these places with caution.

Apartment Complex North of Balota and Cherno: maybe it's the altitude maybe it's those creepy apartments next to each other but this area tends to bring out the KOS in ppl. ( Watch out for snipers on top of the building)

 

TIME

 

Now this is probably the trickiest because at the end of the day your the deciding factor. My theory is if you see them first and your close enough to talk than try being civil first.

Ex. I was in the radio prison and I see this guys walking outside, I tell him the deal. I got a gun pointed to all entrances, I let him know that he has nothing I want. If he wants to come in be my guest but guns on his back and if I see anything funny I won't hesitate to shoot. At this point 
he agreed and walked in with gun on his back. I make sure he has no friends and we just have a swell time. 

So when is the right time to not KOS? I would say when you have the clear advantage like in my story. 

And lets say for some reason he didn't trust me which i wouldn't blame him, I give them the option to just go the other way and I make sure I tell them if i see them again it means they re trying to kill me so I will KOS.

 

I hope this lil guide will help and if anyone else has any suggestions on how to avoid KOS please post. 

 

 

 

 
 

[DaveAzoicer (DayZ) 135]

Elektro. Not Elektrode. Or Elektrozavodsk if you're picky.

 

But yeah, there is a time and place for everything.

Thou specific zones doesn't necessary means KoS-zone.

[n1mble 10]

yessir. No KoS is only for the times you are in control. this is really hard to ensure when you are solo. how do you know this random guy is by himself? I try to be friendly but its probably a better idea to just avoid avoid avoid.

[Agaran22 3]

QQ no matter where this game goes I'm always going to KOS. The times I like KOS the most is when the person is fully geared and has everything to lose.

Edited January 12, 2014 by Agaran22

[punkvegita 44]

Specific Zones does not necessarily mean KOS but in my opinion you go in like it is KOS no matter what in those Hot zones I mentioned. Having control when your by yourself is extremely difficult. Another example i have is I was at the balota tents. I run through the tents as i always do no gun out, place like that is really easy to run behind cover especially when were talking dayz weapon accuracy. So I run out this one tent theres a guy right to my right, obviously I keep running go behind cover and lose them. I get around them without being seen, at this time they are obviously with their guns out looking for me. I see them and they don't see me instead of just opening fire and killing one of them and maybe getting killed by the other guy I speak to them. I tell them hey I'm just looting as are you guys since your going through the tents I'm gunna show myself just so you guys know I'm really not trying to have a firefight. By the way showing yourself doesnt mean being vulnerable basically just letting them know what area I was at. At this point they see that I could've gotten the first shot and easily killed one of them. So right there they pretty much trusted me, we agreed on me leaving the tent area just to make sure theres no tension and that was that.

I'm not here trying to say don't KOS, in fact 80% of the times I will KOS, but I'll tell you right now those 20 percent that I didn't KOS were the most memorable. This game really is what us players make of it, so remember your impacting another player's game experience either in a bad or good way.

[AshleyP 121]

You know, I remember finding a website called The Daily KOS a while back, and I was expecting a load of Youtube streams of good, quality DayZ murders.

 

Imagine my disappointment when it turned out to be a load of guff about Hillary Clinton.

 

Can't we all agree that although killing on sight might be a problem in DayZ - which is debatable in any case - Hillary Clinton is a far greater menace?

[punkvegita 44]

I'm not here to say how bad KOS is, infact like i posted i KOS 80 percent of the time, I'm just here to share that this game has a lot more going for it than just a constant deathmatch

[wgaf 251]

The time to "KOS" is when you see a target, the "place" is wherever you see it. 

[Rissou 42]

Northwest airfield is actually empty, good luck stumble upon people there, its quite rare. Everyone stays at elektro area to pvp and go to balota to get gear through server hopping. Its a waste of time to go anywhere else.

[commissar38 0]

If you don't like people who KOS just go on low pop servers then. But this game really is about how we interact with eachother in a virtual environment with almost no rules and to ban KOS would really hamper the devs attempts to implement that. I mean sure we all get killed eventually but it's those interactions with people (be it good or bad) make an interesting story and what sets this game apart from the others.

[Tuktanuk 4]

I have found the I end up "lone wolf"ing it A LOT!!. Every time I try to be nice; I get killed. I guess I play as live and let live. I doubt I would KOS anyone... Hell; I have not killed anyone yet. I know it's just a game but, I try to play as I live in RL. If I need to put someone down I WILL but, it's not something that I look for. 

 

 

I wish there were servers for people who wanted to play as realistic as possible. I find it hard to believe that at the end of the world; all of you folks would KoS every person you come across. 

 

For me; if I see a person. I will call out Friendly and ask if they are as well. I'll wave and tell them to not come closer. If they need help. I will drop a few things and tell them to go prone while I back away. So far, this works....mostly. It has failed enough for me to no longer hesitate to shoot. If a person can comply with a simple request; they live. if not; they die. So I guess a time and place certainly holds up....

[punkvegita 44]

Guys I'm not saying ban or stop KOS at all, it's a fun part of the game, this topic is really about finding other ways to interact with each other, and if anyone has any cool stories of when they didn't KOS please share.

[real meatshield 424]

i kos other bambis when i spawn in by running them down and beating them to death with my fists. fuck that guy, he could have been the next assclown to shoot ME down.