build, explore, make stuff, scavange, the point is we dont have to kill every animal on day one nor do we have to cut down every tree.
Starter weapons are simply too powerful. Try killing them with a crafted weapon.
The people who are cutting down the forests and stripping out resources are only doing it to hurt the game at this point. It is not a form of pvp. It serves only to cause grief. Later on when there is an actual economy these will be viable tactics, but until then it's immature kids getting their lolz. Pre Order weapons will undoubtedly chase new players out of the game as well. lvl 90 weaponcrafters goods can't even begin to compare with the pre order stuff. The question devs have to ask now is why would anyone buy my game now?