Ade
;3
Note: I'm not sure if this belongs in the "Trade" forum because I'm not actually trading anything, but it is about the server's economy.
Now, these people aren't breaking any rules because this economy doesn't really have regulations. However:
A group of Challenge Mode enthusiasts have banded together and agreed to charge 20 PDs per S-rank instead of the standard 12 that was commonly accepted. This was done as a means to "sway" non-Cmode players into playing more Cmode.
As somewhat of an armchair economist, I assert this is wrong because it basically amounts to a price-fixing cartel. Again, they aren't breaking any rules, but this undermines the trust of the community and the notion of a free market economy.
What can be done to stop this if it's not illegal?
Non-Cmode players? Simply refuse to pay that much. When their sales drop, they'll lower their prices. Basic economics.
Cmode players who haven't signed up for this cartel? This is a great entrepreneurial opportunity for you to get some business while undercutting players who are partaking in abusive and manipulative tactics.
Also, please note I have been charitable and agreed that these people aren't breaking any rules. SIMILARLY, I am not breaking any rules by pointing out what they are doing.
S-ranks aren't worth 20 PDs. If you agree to pay 20 PDs for an S-rank, you're basically paying one PD for every 10 minutes of Cmode*, which is a majorly bloated price. Don't get ripped off.
*This can vary a bit, but a skilled team playing Ep. 2 Cmode can easily make this rate.
Now, these people aren't breaking any rules because this economy doesn't really have regulations. However:
A group of Challenge Mode enthusiasts have banded together and agreed to charge 20 PDs per S-rank instead of the standard 12 that was commonly accepted. This was done as a means to "sway" non-Cmode players into playing more Cmode.
As somewhat of an armchair economist, I assert this is wrong because it basically amounts to a price-fixing cartel. Again, they aren't breaking any rules, but this undermines the trust of the community and the notion of a free market economy.
What can be done to stop this if it's not illegal?
Non-Cmode players? Simply refuse to pay that much. When their sales drop, they'll lower their prices. Basic economics.
Cmode players who haven't signed up for this cartel? This is a great entrepreneurial opportunity for you to get some business while undercutting players who are partaking in abusive and manipulative tactics.
Also, please note I have been charitable and agreed that these people aren't breaking any rules. SIMILARLY, I am not breaking any rules by pointing out what they are doing.
S-ranks aren't worth 20 PDs. If you agree to pay 20 PDs for an S-rank, you're basically paying one PD for every 10 minutes of Cmode*, which is a majorly bloated price. Don't get ripped off.
*This can vary a bit, but a skilled team playing Ep. 2 Cmode can easily make this rate.
Last edited: