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== Player versus Player (PvP) Survival == *Do '''not''' be afraid to pull the trigger. Most players are used to getting shot in the back by any unfamiliar survivors they attempt to team up with, and have given up on attempting friendly contact with anyone as a result. If you don't shoot them, they'll probably shoot you. Remember though that a high level of humanity helps you run faster and is best increased by assisting other players. Sneaking up on someone and offering food or medical assistance while remaining hidden is a good way to relieve any mistrust. Bandits are clearly defined by their headscarf. Do not attempt this with bandits. *An easier answer to other players is to avoid being seen by them at all. Hide if you can, shoot them if you can't. Gunfire attracts zombies and other players, so avoid shooting when practical. *If you '''do''' shoot someone, '''make sure they're dead'''. A single torso hit from a 9x19 mm isn't necessarily fatal. Unless you're using a .50 caliber rifle, "one shot, one kill" is generally a poor assumption to make. *If you see someone in a Ghillie Suit, it is almost '''always''' a good idea to run the other way. These players are frequently well-armed bandits who will have no qualms over shooting a fresh spawn. Most well-geared bandits specifically target fresh spawns to get their murder count up. *If you receive fire, in particular long-range sniper fire (distinguishable by the crack coming a second or two after the bullet impact) the best course of action is to '''NOT''' go Prone. For snipers your best bet is to sprint to a tree line ( assuming the sniper is not there ) in a zig zag pattern. If the enemy is firing from a close range, try to take cover behind something and watch your flanks. When the enemy knows where you are, moving slowly does not help you. Get behind cover. *Never, '''ever''' turn on your Flashlight during the night, especially if you are in a city like Chernogorsk, Elektrozavodsk or Stary Sobor, these are considered bandit activity hotspots, and your flashlight will stand out like a beacon from kilometers away announcing "I'm a noob! Come kill me!" to every sniper in the area. If it is '''absolutely''' necessary to see well at night, either find a Military Flashlight, which has a red light which cannot be seen from range, or adjust your Brightness and Gamma settings. *If you are pinned down by a gunman at night, i.e. inside a house or behind cover, a good course of action is to '''NOT DO SOMETHING STUPID''' like throw a Road Flare, this will NOT distract your attacker for several seconds, and it will illuminate you and the area around you, especially since you cannot throw flares through doorways.
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