Solo Player Questions

Hey all,

I’m thinking about getting Star Citizen, but I’m mostly a solo player. How is the game for someone playing solo? I've been watching content and browsing the board - it looks great. I do enjoy PvP, but I like to choose when I engage in it.

• What’s fun to do solo?
• Do you feel like you can make progress on your own?
• How are random player encounters—friendly, or lots of PvP griefers?
  • Do you drop all loot on death?

Any tips for starting out solo would be awesome.

edit: I was hoping for one or two responses, but the amount of info here is above and beyond. Thanks to everyone for adding in their perspective - it has me jacked to the tits to jump in. Will be hopping in this weekend. Hope this also helps some lurkers now and in the future. Cheers!