Fixing the economy in the medium term

[blameu]

Death penalty
If there's a death penalty, people would avoid dieing. They would do so by eating up health items, which cost money.

well you all relize there is a penalty for dieing right.

its just not much of one

blameU

[afs blackjack]

Repairing items
Once a player has bought all of the maximum equipment, theres no longer a high demand for money. That can be solved if used equipment would get wear and tear that needs fixing.
if items have normal wear and tear

This is what I was thinking of. It is silly that you can wear a shirt for a year in the game and it never wears out (and I know this game isn't supposed to be 100% life-like). There should be a penalty for wearing equipment a lot so that after a while of using it (fighting or just wearing) you have to buy a new one.

[Crush]

In my opinion equipment decay is a necessary feature for the new server to fight inflantion and keep crafting interesting after a few months. But I think items should only decay when worn in combat. Damaging equipment just by sitting around ingame would punish people for socializing and this is not a good thing for the community.

[Black Don]

In my opinion equipment decay is a necessary feature for the new server to fight inflantion and keep crafting interesting after a few months. But I think items should only decay when worn in combat. Damaging equipment just by sitting around ingame would punish people for socializing and this is not a good thing for the community.

I agree because when you are sitting a talking you are not collecting drops that can be sold for GP.
if GP is gained through fighting it should also be lost through fighting. It makes for a nice balance.

[5t3v3]

well you all relize there is a penalty for dieing right.
its just not much of one
blameU

You mean you have to travel all the way back to where you came from after having half of your HP restored for free? I don't really consider that a penalty. Perhaps if hp was restored to 1 point, that would be a bit better. A doctors fee would be great.