to get back on topic, and to reiterate what I am saying a little clearer
- I am only really telling new players to avoid the east if it is possible
- Once you have the resources and ability to build a fortress like Fnord, I highly recommend this area
- I also completely condone griefing, stealing and murdering at any of the villages I mentioned once you have your fortress built
I am only warning players who do NOT have the resources to build a fortress to stay away from any goon-populated area, because I have heard many stories and speak from experience when I say that goons are griefers.
Crime will get you killed in most areas, this is true.
But simply pissing off a goon on IRC is enough to get SinJin or Squidgy to take their hands out of their pants and punch down your palisades and destroy every item you own.