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The "Charity Experiment"

Hello Good and Kind Folks of Ur!

Would you like to participate in a fun experiment? In the spirit of "Trading up from a Cloudberry" I wanted to see if it was possible to play the game mainly through the lens of philanthropy. Can a character become successful through the generosity of others?

So with that goal in mind, I created a character called Charity that I will play bound by certain restrictions.
Charity...
- will not buy anything (except through currant donation for quest completion.)
- will not use the auction house or sell items to vendors.
- can trade or receive items or property as gifts.
- can harvest, mine, dig, pet, nibble and interact with the world to gain XP, trade, cook, etc.
- will not carry more than 1,000 currants per level. All remaining currants will be given away. (I'll let you all decide how)

The community at "Friends of Charity" can help define the rules as we go along.

Are you interested in helping Charity? Join the group and send some love!

Feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Updates:
- Donor Wall: Check out the Glitch who made it happen!

(edited for clarity)
[First Giveaway] Winner is BT!

An anonymous donor has given 10,000 currants as a startup gift for getting Charity to level 10. As soon as I hit that mark, I will randomly choose a winner. (via dice? Will need a volunteer roller or two) 

To ENTER: please join the "Friends of Charity Case" group, or become a donator.
http://www.glitch.com/groups/RA5EVVCH3PE290T/discuss/4106/

Posted 14 months ago by Charity Subscriber! | Permalink

Replies

  • Uh.. first problem. Can't complete the Enlarge Yer Bags quest without buying a bag. Ugh...
    Posted 14 months ago by Charity Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Buy it then move it to another char?
    Posted 14 months ago by Elitia Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yah! First two donations. Check out the Donor Wall.

    This is going very well so far. Made it to level 3. Whew...
    Posted 14 months ago by Charity Subscriber! | Permalink
  • You have intrigued my curiosity, how can I help?
    Posted 14 months ago by megan76 Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I would love to help and see how this goes.
    Posted 14 months ago by The Cat Face Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Are you going to be buying a house at any point? I assume the answer is no, except for donations for that purpose? There's at leas two quests I can think of that you need a house for, although you could sell it after those quests if you are seriously intent on being economcically minimal.

    Also I think you should use some of your excess cash on stuff like mentoring gifts and money for cubimal rescuing. Or elaborate works of art. Or donator paries if the donating gefs ridiculous...

    Whatever the case may be, I wish you luck with your experiment.
    Posted 14 months ago by Caesura Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Caesura I LOVE the idea of donor parties. On buying a house: I'm not sure what the future holds for real estate. I don't like the idea of actively fundraising for a house as I'd rather make/trade up enough currants.

    But on the off chance I was donated some property, I would gladly accept it and that person would hold a very special place in my heart (and on the donor wall)
    Posted 14 months ago by Charity Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Neat idea! I'd love to help. I'm super lazy though so most of what I can get is meat and milk from my backyard, and sometimes random crops. :x. Is that ok?
    Posted 14 months ago by Lara Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @lara at this point anything helps. ;-)

    Update: 10,000c giveaway prize from anonymous donor for reaching level 10. See details above.
    Posted 14 months ago by Charity Subscriber! | Permalink
  • So my mailbox blew up this morning! Seriously, thank charitable donators! Donor Wall

    Special Thanks to Lily Frog! I will find you and give you a garlicy kiss.
    Posted 14 months ago by Charity Subscriber! | Permalink
  • So my mailbox blew up this morning! Seriously, thank charitable donators! Donor Wall

    Special Thanks to Lily Frog! I will find you and give you a garlicy kiss once I barter/get some lips!
    Posted 14 months ago by Charity Subscriber! | Permalink
  • So someone can donate food or drink (particulary those that provide buffs - Pungent Sunrise, Slow Gin, Flaming Humbabas, Earthshakers) that would sustain Charity as she makes her way upward?
    Posted 14 months ago by TK-855 Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I made it from level 4-5 through donations only... seriously. I stood in one place, opened my mailbox and got a generous donation from Finest Lemonade, and went from 4-5.

    Finest Lemonade gave 1 of each gem (omg!) to complete the Gem Collector Badge
    Shexycorin donated 1 Emblem of Lem

    @Tk-885 Food is currently not a problem (yet).
    Posted 14 months ago by Charity Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Since someone asked: Donors are included in the giveaway. Oh and I'm at level 7. Hurry! Join quickly.
    Posted 14 months ago by Charity Subscriber! | Permalink
  • BREAKING: Someone is donating a house... more to come...
    Posted 14 months ago by Charity Subscriber! | Permalink
  • hahahaha this is so awesome!!!
    Posted 14 months ago by siulyeoj Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Hello! The experiment is about to end. Level 10 will be reached today. 500xp left to go.
    Posted 14 months ago by Charity Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Winner is BT!
    Posted 14 months ago by Charity Subscriber! | Permalink