I had a great time playing today! Although there were many players that did not show, the turnout was still worth the trip.
Admins were intermingled with factions, and allowed for a ''controlled'' environment, (ex: missions, artifacts, assassinate target, etc). So it was possible to hire other stalkers without ''fear,'' at first. As the game progressed, missions became more aggressive and intertwined with other factions, creating some confusion -- making things a little interesting.
By this time point multiple free stalkers became bounty hunters, while others were betraying -- making missions harder and harder.
Towards the end, many players were separated from created squads and missions were blurred. Many players were unaware of what was to be done. This made many players a little paranoid, shooting anyone who came a little too close. New squads were created on the spot, just to survive.
To all who didn't/couldn't make it -- Sucks for you.
Today's game was great, along with the weather, and good sportsmanship going around -- 100% attending the next one! Just say when it is!