it really is a game
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i used to know something sold more than 2000USD worth of things from diablo II on ebay.
he's calculations are phony, because he only accounting for the fact that only a small amount of people are selling virtual goods online. if everyone else started to sell their own gear, price will drop. the law of supply & demand will hold.
same thing happened in the diablo II world on ebay. i remember that person was selling alot of things at over 20-25 USD a peice in the beginning, the price drop to 10 a few month later. go figure.
"Men play as women characters partly for the kinky thrill, but also because female characters are given random presents of free stuff by other players, a chivalric custom known as "gifting." "
that is just homo! i think they need to get laid by a real person.
"Kiblinger introduced me to one of his clients, Becky Ruttenbur, a thirty-seven-year-old woman in Montana. Outside the game she's a single mother; inside she is "married" to another virtual character, played by a soldier who is currently stationed in Iraq."
i think the trend is trying to tell you something.
"What, precisely, is the legal status of virtual property?"
virtual property here does not apply to most people. because the rest of us are living in the real world. when there's less demand than supply = drop in value.
maybe that's why i didnt like role playing game in the first place. not enough blood spilling on the screen, compare to first person shooter games.
he's calculations are phony, because he only accounting for the fact that only a small amount of people are selling virtual goods online. if everyone else started to sell their own gear, price will drop. the law of supply & demand will hold.
same thing happened in the diablo II world on ebay. i remember that person was selling alot of things at over 20-25 USD a peice in the beginning, the price drop to 10 a few month later. go figure.
"Men play as women characters partly for the kinky thrill, but also because female characters are given random presents of free stuff by other players, a chivalric custom known as "gifting." "
that is just homo! i think they need to get laid by a real person.
"Kiblinger introduced me to one of his clients, Becky Ruttenbur, a thirty-seven-year-old woman in Montana. Outside the game she's a single mother; inside she is "married" to another virtual character, played by a soldier who is currently stationed in Iraq."
i think the trend is trying to tell you something.
"What, precisely, is the legal status of virtual property?"
virtual property here does not apply to most people. because the rest of us are living in the real world. when there's less demand than supply = drop in value.
maybe that's why i didnt like role playing game in the first place. not enough blood spilling on the screen, compare to first person shooter games.
LOL!!
. It's not too hard to get laid in real life, but I suppose it's easier in the virtual world.I've heard some players in 3rd world countries employed in sweat shops that play for points to sell on ebay. Go figure.
Also
Quote from harrytrader:
http://www.project-entropia.com
I have found another micro-model of Market, a much more sophisticated since it is rather a virtual world economy as a MORPG game (Massive Multiplayer Game) with millions of players who would connect to play and exchange ... PEG Dollars whose value is 1/10th of real dollars !
What is funny is that there should have been attempts of creating lotteries in this world since I saw this on the admin forum - just posted yesterday:
"January 29, 2003 12:11:52 GMT
MindArk will not condone nor support any form of gambling or lottery enterprises in the virtual universe called Project Entropia. Action will be taken in each instance someone tries to use the Project Entropia or the MindArk name in any attempt to execute such enterprises. "
You could think that it is for protection of the players but it's rather for protection of their officiel lottery and stock market so the monopole is undisputable
In a former FAQ they explained how they will make money since their game is free. Well in this world climate is rude and deteriorate things so people will have to pay with real money to repair ! Now imagine : since they control the climate, they could create risks at will just to make money it is a more subtil equivalent of the restart game
I have downloaded their game but have problem with connection if someone has done it and tell me how to do.
https://www.project-entropia.com/Content.ajp?Id=1015
Economy
Project Entropia is free of charge, meaning that you don't have to purchase any boxed version or pay any monthly fees to join our virtual universe. Instead, Project Entropia will use a real economy system that allows you to exchange real money for a Project Entropia currency. This virtual currency is then used to buy any items you want inside the virtual universe. You will also be able to exchange the Project Entropia currency back into the real currency again. It's also possible to earn money by participating in Project Entropia. You will have the opportunity to create, find, trade and sell all sorts of items. You will also be able to perform actions, quests and adventures that may enable you to earn even more money. This is what makes Project Entropia one of the most innovative experiences in on-line entertainment.
The virtual currency is Project Entropia Dollars (PEDs) and Project Entropia Cents (PECs). The currency rate will be set at 10 PEDs = 1 US Dollar.
Economy
Project Entropia is free of charge, meaning that you don't have to purchase any boxed version or pay any monthly fees to join our virtual universe. Instead, Project Entropia will use a real economy system that allows you to exchange real money for a Project Entropia currency. This virtual currency is then used to buy any items you want inside the virtual universe. You will also be able to exchange the Project Entropia currency back into the real currency again. It's also possible to earn money by participating in Project Entropia. You will have the opportunity to create, find, trade and sell all sorts of items. You will also be able to perform actions, quests and adventures that may enable you to earn even more money. This is what makes Project Entropia one of the most innovative experiences in on-line entertainment.
The virtual currency is Project Entropia Dollars (PEDs) and Project Entropia Cents (PECs). The currency rate will be set at 10 PEDs = 1 US Dollar.
the supply and demand logistics of ebay and the sex lives of online gamers are beside the point.
what's really interesting is between the lines: what it says about the real world, and how easily real world concepts can be transported, almost wholly intact, into a *virtual* world, without planning or intention.
what's really interesting is between the lines: what it says about the real world, and how easily real world concepts can be transported, almost wholly intact, into a *virtual* world, without planning or intention.
http://entropia-pioneers.kicks-ass.org/phpBB2/
Announcement: Dynamic Price Index
Posted: StumdoeS @ Apr 26, 1:17 2004
Hello mates!
I'm happy to announce the release of the Dynamic Price Index. This index will be updated by the Calypso traders, miners and crafters so that we can try to find as close to a true market value as possible.
There are currently 10 people who have volontered to help out with this but that might not be enough. If you feel that you can contribute to keeping this index as correct as possible feel free to write me or Magnum so we can give you a login ID and Password.
Link:
http://ep.kicks-ass.org/phpBB2/Minerals/
or use the Price index link further down on the frontpage.