Yeah, player killing stings the ego more than anything. Unless you have a string of bad luck with trying to turn stuff into the butcher, I guess.
Finally acquired a varmint rifle. Having to work hard for new gear makes it so satisfying.
Looks like story missions are the fastest way to level, and free roam missions are best for raising cash. Both yield about the same amount of money, but the latter are faster and more accessible. Story missions, which can only be completed with other players, take longer and can be touch and go depending on the quality of who you’re teamed up with. I’ve experienced both ends of that spectrum. Thankfully, it looks like it’s pretty hard to effectively troll and grief people in that mode.