Hi Idmanfred.
You may see things like this :
- I have been killed, by a moron, while I was peacefully afk.
- I lost all of these hours learning the game
- I lost all of these hours leveling my character
- I did nothing in this game but lose my time.
You may want to review your opinion and start to think like this :
- I've been killed by someone, now I know how to avoid that
- I learnt the game already, it'll be easier now
- I already know how to level a char
- I just took a huge step forward in this game.
Now, Darwoth you should be ashamed to troll the help section. It's not allowed.
However, Idmanfred, you have been given a few hints on what NOT to reproduce on the future.
1) Explore a large area around the place you settle. Being near a town is not a good idea.
=> you obviously were close to Trinsic, which is Darwoth's town.
2) Do not afk, never, ever. Not even in Providence. Just don't.
=> you were afk at the exact same time Darwoth was wandering around, and this kind of **** actually happens quite a lot. Just clic "switch characters" in the option menu and come back when you're back. Afking in Providence is as dangerous because people might bring bears or stuff in town and you could be ko'd and lose your inventory and your clothes.
3) Learn from your mistakes.
=> This adage has never been so true than in this game. Making a mistake is not the end. It's the begining. And dying... Dying for the first time is just proving that you're now a Salem player and not a random clueless noob.
If you decide to not quit, set up a Homestead Secret (HS) with your new character, and send me a PM telling me what it is. I'll then kin you in game and you'll be able to ask me whatever advices you'd need.
If you quit then, have fun somewhere else.