Editing Mod:Survival Tactics (section)

== Banditry ==

Although some frown upon it, banditry is a valid survival strategy in DayZ. In many cases, taking what someone has already collected is quicker and safer than collecting it yourself.

* Banditry is by nature a high-risk endeavor, not recommended for beginners. This is especially true if your potential victim is better armed.  The better armed they are, the more experienced they probably are as well.  

* Many players will hunt bandits mercilessly. Some will remember your name, and may pass it to their friends and clans.

* Beware. Some servers allow for map waypoints to be seen on every map ingame. This allows players to mark locations on [[Mod:Map]] that everyone else will be able to see. This can be a good way to keep track of other players in the game to hunt them down, but they may mark your position for all to see. Keep on the move.

* Many players have companions that you may not always see, and who will gleefully exact vengeance upon you.

* Speed and surprise are the key.  Move fast, loot fast, and leave fast.  

* Even if you are peaceful and friendly, understand that the risk and conflict of PvP adds a critical dimension to DayZ, and is an important part of what keeps the game interesting.

*Another tactic, commonly used is to ''take cover'' in a well known sniping position and wait for a sniper to come along. This may net you a decent sniper rifle as well as other useful supplies. However, this requires lots of patience, so don't do it if you have a time limit.
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