Trading NPC Feedback

Discussion in 'Renaissance Discussion' started by Sathar, Jul 10, 2016.

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Do trading NPCs sound like awesomesauce?

Poll closed Jul 17, 2016.

  1. yes

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%

  2. no

    3 vote(s)
    50.0%

  3. SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY

    2 vote(s)
    33.3%
  1. Sathar

    Sathar Member

    Hiya Renegades,

    I've been wondering if anyone would be interested in a player run vendor that trades one type of item for another???

    It would be achieved by leaving one of my characters AFK in a public house who would interact with players through extensive razor scripts to facilitate trading of items.

    I'd have to overcome a whole host of hurdles including server saves, exports and general lag outs that reset razor scripts as well as fending off the nefarious types who would try to steal or kill the trader. Of course there would be many hours put into scripting so I'm hoping to get feedback before undertaking such an endeavor.
    Sathar, Jul 10, 2016
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  2. Sathar

    Sathar Member

    I am Sathar, and I approve this message :cool:
    Sathar, Jul 10, 2016
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  3. wylwrk

    wylwrk Well-Known Member

    Can you cite a few examples of trades you envision happening?

    Specifically, what item for what item?
    wylwrk, Jul 10, 2016
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  4. Dalavar

    Dalavar Well-Known Member
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    Just my .02... this is why we have gold pieces :) I'm not sure a fixed set of barter deals is going to be that useful to anyone.

    There was talk a while back about a gate bot, which a player did manage to set up in Occlo I believe. If you're looking for a scripting challenge, I think a gate bot might be more fulfilling since it would be easier to grief-proof, and would be more useful to the population.
    Dalavar, Jul 10, 2016
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  5. wylwrk

    wylwrk Well-Known Member

    Yeah, I ran Dungeon Fairy (gate bot) for awhile. It was interesting.
    I've plans to run three ... soon.

    On subject...

    If it doesn't pan out, I think it would be cool if people tried to forum trade one type of goods for a closely equal type of other goods.
    wylwrk, Jul 10, 2016
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  6. PaddyOBrien

    PaddyOBrien Well-Known Member

    Ive been doing something with razor myself, so id like to see this to see how much we can do with it. Interesting idea, go for it even if there are naysayers
    PaddyOBrien, Jul 10, 2016
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  7. That Guy

    That Guy Well-Known Member
    Server Supporter

    Making you give your item or even a variety of items I don't see being the Issue, your side being able to verify I'm giving you the proper item is the hurdle that's going to get you hung up
    That Guy, Jul 10, 2016
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  8. Sathar

    Sathar Member

    I have ways of grief proofing it ;-) but I hadn't thought of what specifically to trade though. Maybe start with rare items or just simple resources for cheques, I'm still at proof of concept right now.

    You can set up counters in razor, then make checks against the number you have. It won't work for differenciating types like leather, will have to work on it.

    Also read my mind, doing gate bot too, much easier :)
    Sathar, Jul 10, 2016
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