The idea
I would like to create a more in depth trading economy within the world of Neocron by allowing players to set up shop so that others can browse and purchase their goods even while the user is offline.
The user would place either an NPC or vending machine (which could look like a CityCom, GoGu or other vending machine) that can be filled with items by the owner.
The unit would preferably be placed in an apartment or otherwise the vendor would be accessible via a general CityCom station from various locations around the world.
Functionality
Setting up the vendor;
- Runner purchases a player vendor;
- User right clicks the vendor to drop in items and set a price per unit (user could receive a pop-up requesting to browse or administrate the unit);
- Runner closes the vendor and places the vendor like an apartment item;
Using a vendor;
- Runner right clicks the vendor;
- Runner is presented with a regular NPC trade window;
- Runner selects and purchases items;
- Economy thrives!
Implementation
Of course my idea is subject to discussion, the vendor could work in many different ways and may be available to runners in may different ways. Limitations might be set differently, such as the vendor is non LE only (making it a black market).
I realize there would be a lot of coding involved but hey, can't fix Neocron through only small changes
Furthermore I would just like to note that I think this would be great to further stimulate tradeskillers to work as well as stimulate people to buy (money sink!!!).
Apologies to all the Neocron Code Monkey's reading this thinking "fuck off man!"