So i went around trying to communicate with people

[flat1820 3]

since you know this is a multiplayer experience right.

I got shot without any replies of any form....about 10 times

I feel your pain. I've been trying to play the 'robin hood' type to no avail. I even warn a person I'm getting close (when I see them 1st) that I will not shoot and I'm ready to give and take nothing in return. They still shoot.

Although one day I came across 2 guys. I had 4 blood packs and we gave each other blood transfusions, they were nice. But then someone came into the room an laid waste to us. lol.

[sarcasm83 29]

Well I know that I'm not trying to be a bandit or hunt others down, BUT I'm still pretty protective of my gear, at least when I have something I don't want to lose.

If I see someone and they don't see me, I often hide or circle around them without any contact. Or listen to my inner peeping tom and just watch them through my scopes until I get bored or lose sight of them.

But if someone does clearly spot me, I often get ready to fire.. and if I REALLY don't want to die; I'd probably open fire without questions asked. Though I must say; I haven't killed a single player yet. No murders on my belt. Though yes, I've been shot dead a few times. :P

I've been trying to avoid all confrontation and never go on servers with alot of people.. Though I don't use empty servers either, as that's superboring, but finding a server with like 10 people is ok.. not too crowded, but still not too lonely. I just like human encounters to be rather rare.. personal preference.

But yeah, it'd be a nice to stumble upon some actual friendlies bit more often, but most people are just like me... if they have any good gear, they're not willing to let it go and it makes them rather triggerhappy.