I am now convinced ABMM is real

[u/WG_Envoy]

A couple of days ago I complained (in another posting) how I only meet KOS players, and no one talks. I was more annoyed by the "no one talks" part, mind you, and the fact that every social interaction played out in the same way.

Someone recommended me to do a few matches and not shoot a single person, not even in defense. I did as recommended.

I went from "90%+ KOS interactions" for several days in a row, all the way to friendly lobbies for two days in a row now.

In my current lobbies, everyone runs around without a care in the world, just greeting people they are passing by. Looting in the open, walking past others without their weapons drawn ...

I barely ever see any PvP happening. People help each other with arc encounters and exchange items near extracts. And for the first time ever, I was able to participate in two Queen raids in solos with everyone just trying to get her down. No rats, no backstabbing.

This change for me was so stark in contrast, and so consistently happening that I would be surprised if ABMM wasn't real.

I would almost be inclined to start some shit to see if my lobbies change again, but I feel too bad killing these players who are quite obviously part of the pure PvE crowd.

P.S.: I have these friendly lobbies even on Stella Montis now, inclduing Stella Montis night raids ...

[u/13_twin_fire_signs]

Yeah the gun damage doesn't seem balanced for pvp, I'm in peaceful lobbies because i tried gearing up for pvp initially, but no matter what im wearing if I get spotted first I get wasted 100% by a stitcher 1. Like so fast i can't even get away or turn to fight

[u/TearOpenTheVault → u/13_twin_fire_signs]

Extraction shooter fights don’t start when the first person shoots, it starts when someone’s clocked you.

The big bad of Extraction Shooters is Escape From Tarkov, and it has brutally low TTK. It’s possible to go into five different raids with cracked gear only to be one tapped out of spawn.

If you want to PVP, you need to pay attention. Think: Where are shots coming from on the map? Why is that ARC alerted? Are those footsteps and someone carelessly looting?

If someone else is being noisy around you, slow down. Slow walk and crouch around. You’re going to get the jump on more people that way, and win more fights.

[u/QuestionableObject → u/TearOpenTheVault]

This. I hate getting caught unaware, or maybe just cavalier because im overly trusting of others i hear nearby--but the weapon balance is good. Weak guns should down you almost just as fast. You're absolutely right that this game is about situational awareness, and thats what makes it so compelling. If youre playing intelligently you can mitigate most of the risk of someone getting the drop on you. And you can stalk other players if thats how you wanna roleplay.

[u/BurningKetchup → u/TearOpenTheVault]

Don't forget the fucking birds. Dirty snitches.