Powertrading

[Jihadjoe]

how will it be solved?

There is going to be a completely new economy in the next version that Xoria has worked on tirelessly.

Powertrading is (imo) using routes that are vaguely oorp, such as taking the shortcut through chugoku on the diamond run, to increase profits. Other symtoms include "lulz dying is cheaper" and "i report u pirat" when getting blown up.

How not to powertrade...

1. ROLEPLAY YOUR TRADER! Nameless and faceless people don't exist, try to find a personality for your trader or multiple personalties if you RP a whole crew of folks on board.

2. Fear death. Blowing up in dangerous and (in roleplay at least) very expensive as you'd have to pay salvage fees, repair bills, and possible, maybe, might even die in the explosion.

3. Bargain with pirates. Make their life interesting as well as yours. Try to worm your way out by talking in character to them. Roleplay your way out of sticky situations.

4. Find a company that you work for. Interspace Commerce, BoWEX, Samura, Kishiro, whatever. Do a little background reading and have fun with it.

5. If you're a smuggler, try smulling cardi to Rochester and Beaumont in a OC tagged and ID'd pirate transport or train, or the Borderworlds transport. It's a lot of fun.

6. Find routes that suit your roleplay. Profit isn't everything. Most people regard trading as a chore, but if you're having a good time then why not take your time over it?

7. Hire escorts. It's good roleplay and increases the amusement.

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