| Unfortunately, a big part of this game throughtout it's history has been avoiding pk'ers, hackers, and scammers. It has gotten to the point where you can't trust anyone unless you actually know the guy sittin' behind the computer. Aside from learning how to kill and how to survive in the game itself, players must learn how to trade securely, how to exit games when hostiled, etc. Indeed, a few rotten apples have spoiled the barrel (or somethin' like that)... and I will never join a clan.
Those familiar with this site have surely seen posts from a member, FlamingIce. I'll admit that there are times when I don't know what the heck this cat is talkin' about, but nevertheless he/she comes correct with screenshots and everything to give perfect examples of the kinds of fools out there desperate to scam you. Search FlamingIce's posts for plenty of reasons not to join a clan. The worst seems to be those "clan initiations" where you have to give quality items, drop all your items on the floor, or any other ridiculous thing.
The fact that I play hardcore only also makes me take less risks and makes me more skeptical of who to trust. I have friends from college that play anyway, so I don't need a clan for transferring, rushing, etc. |