In order for a MMORPG to be successful, it needs to have a well-designed game economy. Game currency allows a player to progress faster and to enjoy the more unique aspects of the game. In my opinion, the struggle to earn game currency only adds to game enjoyment.
If we had ample money to play the game without having to work for it, what would be our motivation? When a player earns his or her own money in the game, they are rewarded not only financially but emotionally as well. Removing the financial aspects of these types of online games would be detrimental to their success. Players should develop their money-making skills within the game. When a player can accomplish this task, his or her game enjoyment will be greatly enhanced.
Want to earn money like the hardcore players? This article will discuss the fundamental methods for earning money in any MMORPG.
Commodities - Similar to real world commodities, these items are necessary at a basic level by all players for various reasons. Players can use these only once; after only one use, they disappear. When the player needs the consumable again, he or she will need to purchase it or find it on their own. Players can find many types of commodities in the game: gems, ore, herbs or flowers, animal skins, etc. Before a character can earn an income through commodities, he or she will have to acquire the necessary skills to find and extract them.
Reagents - Ever needed to write a check and couldn抰 locate a ballpoint pen? The pen was your check-writing reagent: without it you couldn抰 complete your goal of writing the check. Players need reagents at all levels of the game. Some have 揷harges??or multiple uses. They can be used many times before disappearing. However, some can be used only once. Most player abilities require the use of a reagent, such as cooking, casting spells, and crafting. Most are found within the game environment, but others must be crafted or built by players. While most reagents are in abundance, a great many are difficult to find. The smart player who wants extra cash will find these types of items and resell them to other players.
Questing - A quest is a task that someone else wants you to complete, such as someone asking you: 揥ill you hand me the remote control??By handing over the remote control, you will complete the quest. Quests are very important for game enjoyment and can be found in every online role playing game. Most games, as part of their sales pitch, will boast their quest count: "Play our online game and experience over 45,983 player character quests!" Quests are used to steer game players in the right direction. As a bonus, they provide the player with a sense of accomplishment. When a player completes a quest, there are usually rewarded with any combination of the following: character experience, gear, or money. The smart game designers will include repeatable quests. These can be completed over and over again by players for money.
Crafting - Players can assign crafting abilities to their characters such as tailoring, cooking, leather working, potion making, etc. Characters can craft permanent items such as clothes and weapons. Or players can choose to craft consumable items such as potions or drinks. Players who focus on crafting consumables can make a lot of money. They are in constant demand, and if a player discovers or finds a rare recipe for crafting unique consumables, the sky is the limit for earning money.
Killing mobs ?(also referred to as mob grinding) killing mobs is the most direct method to earning money. After a player kills a mob, the corpse can be looted. A player can find reagents, money, armor, weapons, and rare items that can be resold for substantial amounts to other players. While both boring and potentially tedious, killing mobs is the most direct method to earning money. It is often quite profitable if your character is particularly strong versus high-value mobs.
The players who are hard workers can establish a big bankroll and can participate in my favorite form of game revenue: reselling. By keeping a close eye on the auction board and the trade chat-channel, smart players can quickly determine the items that are in high demand.
When a player gets lucky enough to find a deal and can acquire the item for substantially less than the price its normally sold for, the player can then buy it and then immediately post it for sale at the right price. This is a great way to earn money in the game. By using the auction house to resell items, a player can then focus her game time enjoying the game! Also, a reseller is only limited by their bankroll: how many items can you purchase and re-post for sale before your bankroll is gone?
When I am actively participating in reselling, I will have 40 or more unique or rare items available for purchase at the auction house. And I will post each one of them at an inflated price. In my opinion, reselling is the most profitable method of earning cash.
While players will always find other methods for earning money within the game, the above list discusses the most popular methods. If you find that your character often runs out of cash, start working one of the above mentioned strategies. Money will always flow easier to the player who has a full comprehension of the game's economy.
When and if you eventually reach the level of unlimited game money, you will have achieved a goal that 99% of players will never accomplish. And trust me: you will enjoy the game at a much higher level when you have cash!