An alternative to trading without checks VOTE PLZ
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:30 am
Subject: Given the reality of checks being abolished, it is encumbant upon the community of UOSA to find new methods to trade without checks. On this note, I add the following suggestion, which I have discussed on IRC.
The Problem: Without checks, it has been suggested that trade be conducted with house deeds on larger volume currency trades. I find this, however, to be insufficient in trades above what one is able to carry, and below that of a house deed. Vendors offer a mediocre solution, but many don't wish to conduct business outside of the protection of the town guards, as one might soon be relinquished of their newly acquired goods. The perpetrator of the deed absconding with the goods without penalty, or remorse.
A Solution: A T2A compatible solution does exist. We need only use diamonds as a currency, given their sale value of 120GP. A ratio of this magnitude means that a purchase of 36000GP may be conducted with a mere 300 diamonds. If adopted, everyone would use this proposed "currency" for larger trades, given that it is lightweight, and everyone is familiar with its value. A stock of diamonds could be kept in ones bank account for the intended purpose of trade, and kept for future trades in a single very small stack. Exchange for gold is as easy as a sell macro in razor.
The Proposal: The only obsticle to this idea is the disparity in price between the buying and selling of diamonds. If the price of exchange were equalized to facilitate an even exchange, in essence a 120 buy and sell price, one could merely exchange gold for diamonds to make secure transactions in towns. I propose nothing less than a change in buying price of diamonds on NPC vendors to be equal to that of the selling price. Price adjustments have been enacted for Blacksmith vendors already, adding precedence to the measure, and denying all claims that it would not be done. It is simply a choice. I put to the community to vote on this topic as a constructive alternative, which allows for fluid trade, and a pure t2a experience.
The Problem: Without checks, it has been suggested that trade be conducted with house deeds on larger volume currency trades. I find this, however, to be insufficient in trades above what one is able to carry, and below that of a house deed. Vendors offer a mediocre solution, but many don't wish to conduct business outside of the protection of the town guards, as one might soon be relinquished of their newly acquired goods. The perpetrator of the deed absconding with the goods without penalty, or remorse.
A Solution: A T2A compatible solution does exist. We need only use diamonds as a currency, given their sale value of 120GP. A ratio of this magnitude means that a purchase of 36000GP may be conducted with a mere 300 diamonds. If adopted, everyone would use this proposed "currency" for larger trades, given that it is lightweight, and everyone is familiar with its value. A stock of diamonds could be kept in ones bank account for the intended purpose of trade, and kept for future trades in a single very small stack. Exchange for gold is as easy as a sell macro in razor.
The Proposal: The only obsticle to this idea is the disparity in price between the buying and selling of diamonds. If the price of exchange were equalized to facilitate an even exchange, in essence a 120 buy and sell price, one could merely exchange gold for diamonds to make secure transactions in towns. I propose nothing less than a change in buying price of diamonds on NPC vendors to be equal to that of the selling price. Price adjustments have been enacted for Blacksmith vendors already, adding precedence to the measure, and denying all claims that it would not be done. It is simply a choice. I put to the community to vote on this topic as a constructive alternative, which allows for fluid trade, and a pure t2a experience.