Why not just help new players, instead of creating Tibia-like islands? This is wasteland, and it is harsh as hell. Faster you learn it - longer you will survive.
But! if you want to see cities crowded with fresh meat, teach them instead of putting a bullet in their heads. They can be good soldiers, crafters, even friends in the future, but (as everyone of us here) needs help at the begining.
Leather jacket and simple gun are almost worthless for 21-lvl player having couple of spare Combat Armors, mighty weapons and tons of ammunition. The same jacket and gun, for someone who has nothing, are priceless. Think about it that way.