Trading Post Suggestions and Ideas - Endless Ages

Silent · 06-05-2008, 05:56 PM

After several conversations between Jason and myself we have decided to open this thread to get any ideas you guys might have for the trading post.

We are open to any suggestions so please feel free to post even outlandish ideas.

Please be as specific as possible. We'd like to know what kind of items you'd like to see in the Trading Post and even changes or features you'd like to see in the Trading Post.

Please keep it clean and remember flaming of any kind is not allowed on our forums. We want you guys to be happy and enjoy the game as much as possible

I'd like everyone to keep in mind that the only way this game will stay online for any length of time is by generating income to operate it, upgrade it and continue developing updates.

Please stick to Trading Post ideas.

Oblivion · 06-05-2008, 06:24 PM

would be nice to see flob,infant stount,infant dillirium,klondon,valdron armours added in trading post but this time make the ressistances of armours not super good but ok like 40-60 for normal ressist 20-30 rune 5- 15 death or something like that this is just an example, also if the damage they did was not super powerful either i think they used to do 200 damage per shot and shot really fast but maybe they could be lowered to 50 for flob and 130 for valdron because of the lvls and maybe it could shoot lower(another example).If it cost $5 - $20 dollars i think i'd buy a couple of them.

Frogger · 06-05-2008, 06:50 PM

i think we should have the poly cycles on the trading post i miss them -_-

Firestorm · 06-05-2008, 08:18 PM

I was going to send this text file to Jason when he got back around, but since there is an actual forum thread about it, here is what I was thinking. For ideas coming from others, you guys should organize your thoughts before posting.

Firestorm's Tradepost ideas.

General Ideas:
1. Always have 1 day a month everything is half price, its very enticing! Have a EA 3 month anniversary sale, 4 month and so on. Keep it on the 1st to meet people's pay days

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Cain Talisman. +15% Skill level gain to ALL skills in attempt.
- 24 hour talisman ON/OFF 50 tokens ($5)
- 1 week talisman kept ON 150 tokens ($10)
- 24 hour talisman kept ON 25 tokens ($2.50)

::NOTE: This would be difficult to offer since people speed exploit, but then again, if they are speed exploiting, at least you can get some money out of it.

Lilith Talisman. +10 - 20% skill level gain to trade skills only.
- Alchemy 24 hour talisman kept ON 15 tokens ($1.50)
- Smithy 24 hour talisman kept ON 15 tokens ($1.50)
- Engineering 24 hour talisman kept ON 15 tokens ($1.50)

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Ataeus Talisman. +20% attack bonus to Weapon Tech and Mind Control weapons.
-24 hour talisman ON/OFF - 24 hour talisman kept ON 35 tokens ($3.50)

Strife Talisman. +15% shape shift attack bonus.
-24 hour talisman ON/OFF - 24 hour talisman kept ON 35 tokens ($3.50)

::NOTE: Maybe have a set amount of charges for attack bonus talismans, like 10-20,000 shots worth. If people are still exploiting speed, then they will use this faster as well defeating an exploit.

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::NOTE: How would you like to get $0.10-0.20 for everytime someone teleports?

Blobic Outpost Teleport Scroll. Set of 10 (10 tokens) ($1.00)
Trendor City Teleport Scroll. Set of 10 (10 tokens) ($1.00)
Amphibious Island Teleport Scroll. Set of 10 (10 tokens) ($1.00)
Four Falls City Teleport Scroll. Set of 10 (10 tokens) ($1.00)

Black Market Teleport Scroll. Set of 10 (15 tokens) ($1.50)
Firetown Teleport Scroll. Set of 10 (20 tokens) ($2.00)

Communication Tower Teleport Scroll. Set of 10 (10 tokens) ($1.00)
::NOTE: Put the towers to use, have this scroll have a choice between the three communication towers in game on Blobic Outpost, Sial Island, and between BM and Sluglith.

::NOTE: Keep these scrolls out of game and only on the Tradepost. Allow them to be tradable for in-game auctioning.

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Potion of Invulnerability. Invulnerable for 15 seconds. Pack of 10 (20 tokens) ($2.00)
::NOTE: Too many could **** people off, but new rich players might be enticed especially when they first become vulnerable to be attacked. Don't allow usage in arena.

Potion of Invisibility. Invisible for 60 seconds. Pack of 10 (10 tokens) ($1.00)
::NOTE: Why not? We got magic and skill to make us invisible. Players may find it the best to buy at low level to get past monsters they 'ALWAYS' get one-shotted by. First example would be a newb buying this and then running to see Sial to start shape-shift quest.

To be continued...

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I'd like to see some thoughts and suggestions on what I put together. Quote this paragraph and keep responses short so this thread doesn't get too much random crap on it.

**Telos** · 06-05-2008, 08:21 PM

Many of those you listed will require quite a bit of development time. I like them, but I don't think they can be expected right away. If i'm right theres no way to do them in the current engine, so we need to update that in the process. I'd like to implement a nondrop traveler ticket that lets you travel for free, but also to firetown(if you have emblem), blackmarket, and select other locations.

Firestorm · 06-05-2008, 08:33 PM

Well they are just ideas, but teleport scrolls would be a great start to implement in the game, they should work with no problems with ea engine.

You'd think you'd be able to make the scroll and set it up like any of the tel-port NPCS. Have the scroll pull the same action as if you were to select the option from a telepOrt NPC. Probably easier than it sounds.

As far as the other items go, well, its something to work for and I promise you they'd make a big difference in your monthly income

EDIT: A nondrop traveler ticket should have a limit to uses to where you'd need to get it again. You could charge $100 for an item like that, but thats $100 once. Anything that can be used quickly and be boughten again from trade post at a very low cost would make you more money than any super items.
EDIT 2: Another option for that idea is to have the teleport locations obtainable to add to that ticket item. So maybe you would permanently have the ticket, then you could buy the locations from trade post-or other way around, buy the non drop ticket, go quest for locations somewhat. stuff and more stuff...

ArceusSP · 06-05-2008, 08:37 PM

Silent i am really sorry about my thread. And yes u might not have noticed the people going away but i have been in touch with them by PMing they said they would check back in every now and again on the forums but not play the game until the Trading Post issue has been atlest been straightened out or made fair to the other players who dont want to buy it... I really like Oblivion's idea although I have posted two threads regarding that possiblility to the forums but no Dev has responded players have but not the Devs.

**Telos** · 06-05-2008, 08:38 PM

One of the biggest problems is a time based items. We'll have to get a design to make items dissappear after a while. For teleport scrolls we'll need to have a new use type added to items that allows teleportation, I dont think we can do that without having aaron work some magic. I can however make a traveler ticket that has set locations with npcs more widely available than the normal set, but I have to see what we can get done as far as time based items first.

Firestorm · 06-05-2008, 08:46 PM

Sounds good Telos, here is a bad ass idea to start.
You could take this out later once a new thing has settled, BUT...
Put a NPC in FT that will accept "Super tickets" purchase-able from tradepost. Allow this npc to take ur tickets and teleport you to BM, FT, AP, HC, COM1, COM2, COM3 tower, etc...
It should come at a DECENT, BUT HEFTY price. Pack of 10 for 25-35 credits.

What do you think about this idea for starters? I'd buy it because I always dislike getting stuck in the fire town exit tunnel because of lighting, and then of course the long travel once you get outside, and rarely getting spawn raped by shockions

Plus, this NPC and super tickets could give you guys an idea of the player base consumption on teleporting to see if its worth your time creating badass teleport locations and items.

mrbreakit · 06-05-2008, 09:08 PM

man, people are going to hate me for it butttttt....In game housing should be item store only.

period.

No credits, no rare drop, maybe gm events.

If housing really is that super popular then damn it maybe it will spur some support for the game. I'm willing to have some cluttered zones if it means people are supporting EA.

**Jason Lee** · 06-05-2008, 11:14 PM

Agree with everything so far.

Fire I love your ideas, but as Telos said it'd require a bit of development work.

We could however do the Teleport NPC idea. Maybe for "Premium Users" only. You buy a 1 time super ticket and can teleport to a lot of locations for a low cost of credits, like 100 credits.

Good idea, we'll be testing this out.

mrbreakit, I agree. Limit the server to like 500 houses to give having a house even more worth.

mrbreakit · 06-06-2008, 01:44 AM

At the very least limit housing until we have new areas to explore.

RYSTIC · 06-06-2008, 06:01 AM

I agree on XP inhance tickets, Silkroads Online has the same thing and it sells good! But as I see it we need to get new low lvl players in on the items and spending money! why not add low lvl bonus items. ie: Acid, Laz & Genshock woth a +++ value for "X" dollars OR selling low lvl armors up to lvl 10 that are non drop?
and we all know how the noobs love the dual guns right!....5 dollars right there! Just a thought.

ShaDow · 06-06-2008, 06:27 AM

I know it has nothing to do with this thread, but FireStorm said there was people using speed exploit? You mean using a software which increase window's clock ? I though this was fixed awhile ago in the old engine...
If that exploit still exist in current engine you should really get Aaron to work on it, its pretty bad and look like old programming.

IRONKING · 06-06-2008, 07:59 AM

everything that drops could be in the item shop. just dont put the quest items in like 11 , 12 , and 13 armor and weapons

robot1002 · 06-06-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RYSTIC

I agree on XP inhance tickets, Silkroads Online has the same thing and it sells good! But as I see it we need to get new low lvl players in on the items and spending money! why not add low lvl bonus items. ie: Acid, Laz & Genshock woth a +++ value for "X" dollars OR selling low lvl armors up to lvl 10 that are non drop?
and we all know how the noobs love the dual guns right!....5 dollars right there! Just a thought.

Silkroad? dont compare this game 2 silkroad that game is overrun by botters and is a grind and is going down the drain FAST.

xXpLoSiVe · 06-06-2008, 11:42 AM

for what reason are frogs associated with shapeshifting, and cain associated with incredible level gain? i don't like it.

Firestorm · 06-06-2008, 01:17 PM

They are example xX!! Devs can name them whatever they like, its for that reason I didn't take time to think of random names for them. I can't think of any way they would be associated like that, just pulled it out of my ass, lol.

Devs need help, all we can do is hand out ideas. I was trying to think of "quicky" ideas for them to get things going smoother, but I failed!!

RYSTIC · 06-06-2008, 03:01 PM

Robot, I agree with you about Silkroads BUT I did not compare EA to it I just stated that SRO makes a killing selling Gold time tickets...even silver time tickets! Just for the record I played SRO for the entire year after EA went down. Soon as I found out that Snowfox (Jason) was bringing EA back to us, I DROPPED SRO like a bad habbit...dident even bother selling my accounts!

Victor · 06-06-2008, 03:15 PM

Dualies would be cool, either as a quest item or trading post item. I used to be the only tourist in EA who had dual ions in the old Ea because I won a contest.

klonex · 06-07-2008, 12:11 AM

hmmm..i've been thinking about this for a while how about an item in the trading post, that when you equip you gain a little to a lot of exp.(though not that much) points towards smith, alch, or any other thing there is to level up. but the item doesn't last, and depending on how much you pay for it, the longer it last when you use it

Choobinator · 06-07-2008, 12:16 AM

Alright I seen the trade post, and I like it so far. Except the death guns. I like the dbl acid guns, scrolls, etc

How about scrolls of exp boosts?

Pain · 06-07-2008, 03:30 AM

I'd love to contribute my ideas here but I saw you deleted the ones you don't like. -Watch the Language-

Show you can accept the good with the bad and I'll maybe think about it some more.

spiritwind · 06-07-2008, 06:34 AM

Nondrop guns/ Jetpacks/wings that cost a lot more and you only get one...