Question for DayZ fans

[Harry Rogers]

Do you always shooting a stranger on sight or rather trying to communicate at first ?
I'm new to the game, and was wandering if I am putting myself in danger by playing as pacifist

[Coffee]

It's situational. Personally I don't shoot freshies if they are no threat. The way you look makes a difference. If you're rocking a ghillie and look like a sweat lord with big guns you'll almost certainly get shot.

[Beanis11]

Originally posted by Coffee:

It's situational. Personally I don't shoot freshies if they are no threat. The way you look makes a difference. If you're rocking a ghillie and look like a sweat lord with big guns you'll almost certainly get shot.

I shoot freshies with guns if i encounter one when i have decent stuff. you never know with those animals

[Coffee]

Originally posted by CrazyR505:

Originally posted by Coffee:

It's situational. Personally I don't shoot freshies if they are no threat. The way you look makes a difference. If you're rocking a ghillie and look like a sweat lord with big guns you'll almost certainly get shot.

I shoot freshies with guns if i encounter one when i have decent stuff. you never know with those animals

Yeah you make a good point that there is no general rule or right way to play dayz. People can do what they want.

To the OP how someone reacts to you can depend on how they are feeling that day. There are definitely people out there looking for interaction but don't expect it from everyone. You just have to assess each situation in the moment and act accordingly.

[Baby2Chill]

Personally I think you need to just fight a certain amount of players to know you can defend yourself and hold your own in a team or out solo, but then once you get more hours in the game you can try to talk to people more n either team up or go your separate ways instead of just killing for no good reason. In general it's a coin toss 50/50 whether someone is "Friendly" or a "Bandit".

[Kritickill]

I try to get out of their way, but if I see they hone in on me, I shoot, if they're following me, I shoot, if they are letting me do all the looting, I shoot. If they act too nice, bang bang. If someone catches you on the draw, you might as well do what they say if you want to live. (I never do tho) Believe nothing you hear and half of what you see with these games. People rly dont care, prone to rash impulses, etc... Never assume you are lucky. I dont shoot if they have their gun lowered, I dont shoot unsuspecting ppl in the backs unless I see them do something I dont like. If I happen on a gunfight, I stay out of it. I dont kill people who are walking or passing by, but if they point their weapon in my direction, bang. Dont give people the excuse that they just dont know what they are doing and need help. Dont assume you are reading signs properly, unless you enjoy dying and losing progress. Above all, have fun.

[FoolMonty]

Friendly depending on the circumstances. Not looking for team mate though.
Most people I meet seem to be similar. go their own way.
The odd doofuss that gets a bullet, and those that get too close for comfort.

[emmietiie]

You can try to appear friendly by keeping any weapons on your back. Greet by pressing F1 , approach by jogging, not sprinting.

Dark balaclavas look alarming, especially under military helmets. People are wary of motorcycle helmets too. Civilian hats are seen as more approachable.

If someone keeps side-stepping while speaking, it means they don't trust you, and you shouldn't trust them. Wiggling the upper body while standing still is seen a friendly gesture, however.

[XOLiD]

Years ago when I'd only play on official servers before the cheater epidemic I'd just observe them and make a choice depending on my current situation. If I'm in need of food or medicine or something I'd risk a fight because I know i'd probably die soon anyways.

Nowadays since I'd only play on community servers there's much more incentive to communicate.

[Шульц]

Originally posted by emmietiie:

You can try to appear friendly by keeping any weapons on your back. Greet by pressing F1 , approach by jogging, not sprinting.

Dark balaclavas look alarming, especially under military helmets. People are wary of motorcycle helmets too. Civilian hats are seen as more approachable.

If someone keeps side-stepping while speaking, it means they don't trust you, and you shouldn't trust them. Wiggling the upper body while standing still is seen a friendly gesture, however.

"if someone keeps side-stepping while speaking, they dont trust you" yeah okay let me stand still after making contact with a stranger that i never saw and risk the life of my character of 8 hours, such a thoughtful investment

[unicornsmustdie]

Originally posted by Harry Rogers:

Do you always shooting a stranger on sight or rather trying to communicate at first ?
I'm new to the game, and was wandering if I am putting myself in danger by playing as pacifist

I watch you from a distance and head the opposite direction without you ever knowing I was there.

[PrivateChair]

bambies are always cute so I usually dont KOS but when they try to fight back with kitchen knife I shoot his leg and make him/her unconcious, tie them with duct tape and feed him/her human steak

[MasterEric831]

kill everybody dont hesitate they always kill you later so kill them always

[Шульц]

Originally posted by MasterEric831:

kill everybody dont hesitate they always kill you later so kill them always

loser mindset, " huurr durr hurr pleyars onle want me loot so me kil players" who hurt you lil bro?

[Humpenstilzchen]

Originally posted by CrazyR505:

Originally posted by Coffee:

It's situational. Personally I don't shoot freshies if they are no threat. The way you look makes a difference. If you're rocking a ghillie and look like a sweat lord with big guns you'll almost certainly get shot.

I shoot freshies with guns if i encounter one when i have decent stuff. you never know with those animals

So you became what you fear.