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Ability to exchange currants with other players [Resolved]

Similar to this subject, I thought this could be a very cool way to add an extra level to the game. Not only would it be a nice way to help out a friend if they needed a little extra help early on, it could be translated into a barter system more robust (and personalized) than the auctions. 

Currency is a funny thing in Glitch, as it is very linear in how it works. Opening it up to interpersonal exchanges could create some truly epic scenarios. The possibility for them going sour is definitely there, but with the game still providing a steady stream of financial reward for those players who level up and complete quests, the risk is somewhat minimized. The potential for this becoming really cool and letting Glitches have jobs and exchange currency for services or harvests (creating a competitive market outside of auctions could be pretty neat). 

What are your thoughts?

Posted 15 months ago by Xev Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • I'm not entirely sure what you're getting at.

    Right now, we can:
    1. Mail currents to other players
    2. Trade currents with other players.

    Maybe explain your idea a bit more? :) 
    Posted 15 months ago by Zeezee Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I thought we could only select which type of mailing we wanted to do - the normal rate, or the speedier delivery rate (20c). How do we trade currants with other players? That's so awesome, I had no idea we could!
    Posted 15 months ago by Xev Subscriber! | Permalink
  • What really needs to get worked out is how to sell things to other players- like our own vendor menu that shows prices and handles transactions. If there are ever to be businesses in Ur, there's gonna have to be a better way than standing by a mailbox waiting for payment while relying on the other person to trust that you won't get their money and bounce.
    Posted 15 months ago by Djabriil Subscriber! | Permalink
  • YES. That's an awesome idea, Djabriil, and one that probably deserves its own topic / discussion. 

    I'm psyched to know we can currently exchange currants though - learn something new every day :)

    Thanks for the update, Zeezee!
    Posted 15 months ago by Xev Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Xev - I'll get it started :)
    Posted 15 months ago by Djabriil Subscriber! | Permalink