03-24-2012, 10:34 AM
Economic PvP
Games which have a working market system allows players to not only fight physically but through financial means. Like playing the stock market, you never see your opponents and the PvP can drag out for extended amounts of time. The goal is to control a market item, drain your rivals funds, or to create an environment to fuel your own monetary needs with less work.
Advantages of this play can be: Less playtime requirements however this depends on the market system setup. It is more of an intellectual PvP vs button mashing combos or twich based combat. You typically don't need groups to enter into combat however finding a niche in a market might require some teamplay. Does not require fast leveling or gear.
Disadvantages: Its not flashy and therefore can get boring easier. Experience is dependant on the market system which includes a players ability to obtain currency easy. Most games allow players easy access to gold and this can make market PvP a marginal role. Economics rarely is a focal point to game design.
Games which have a working market system allows players to not only fight physically but through financial means. Like playing the stock market, you never see your opponents and the PvP can drag out for extended amounts of time. The goal is to control a market item, drain your rivals funds, or to create an environment to fuel your own monetary needs with less work.
Advantages of this play can be: Less playtime requirements however this depends on the market system setup. It is more of an intellectual PvP vs button mashing combos or twich based combat. You typically don't need groups to enter into combat however finding a niche in a market might require some teamplay. Does not require fast leveling or gear.
Disadvantages: Its not flashy and therefore can get boring easier. Experience is dependant on the market system which includes a players ability to obtain currency easy. Most games allow players easy access to gold and this can make market PvP a marginal role. Economics rarely is a focal point to game design.