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Valg · 04-13-2006, 07:42 AM

In some cases I like how IRE's system does it, I can buy credits from players, be a guide, etc... my major peeve with thiers is that "credits" are not IC at all. This is why Persistent Realms decided to use Angelstone for Ilyrias. This way it's a really IC thing, and we also gave more ways(it can be mined, as it is a mineral/ore... just REALLY rare) for people to get it.

If I'm a character, how do I explain my source of Angelstone IC? In other words, if 50 pounds of the stuff comes into my possession, do I make up a story of how I mined it? Do I claim family inheritance?

I like the concept of making the purchase less obtrusive and more fantasy-themed than "credits", but as long as there is an OOC mechanism driving the IC acquisition, some suspension of disbelief will be required.

04-13-2006, 07:42 AM	#4
Valg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Home MUD: Carrion Fields Posts: 643	In some cases I like how IRE's system does it, I can buy credits from players, be a guide, etc... my major peeve with thiers is that "credits" are not IC at all. This is why Persistent Realms decided to use Angelstone for Ilyrias. This way it's a really IC thing, and we also gave more ways(it can be mined, as it is a mineral/ore... just REALLY rare) for people to get it. If I'm a character, how do I explain my source of Angelstone IC? In other words, if 50 pounds of the stuff comes into my possession, do I make up a story of how I mined it? Do I claim family inheritance? I like the concept of making the purchase less obtrusive and more fantasy-themed than "credits", but as long as there is an OOC mechanism driving the IC acquisition, some suspension of disbelief will be required.