I like to be more friendly, saying hello to all passerby and offering anything I can. I've been called foolish by most but for the most part I find it fun to give people the things I have. I've tamed aurich and made wagons for people, I've given loads of wool away, and I've worked well with a few others in a happy little camp.
Unfortunately, I tried to say hi to an individual and he and three others ported through a road we were near and killed me. It is the way of the game. I came back on a fresh character to tell them that it was a moot point, as I give willingly to anyone and have even made armor for those who pass by or given the leather I had (I am a hunter and tailor by trade... or was).
The response I got was basically that they kill for fun and take things because they can. I found it odd but we all enjoy different aspects of the game.
For anyone interested in staying safe, the band of four are equipped with metal armor and swords, do damage into the 200's with their first hit so I assume a decent strength and UA score. Their base is brick walled and is located here in the center of this link:
http://map.apxeolog.com/?x=383.2&y=-417.04&zoom=5
Tread lightly and play with others as you will.
Remember folks, exactly who you are in this game is who you are inside yourself.
