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Game is just a bit ridiculous.
I've started playing mabi somewhat recently, and while it certainly has it's charm, I'm just stuck wondering wtf is going on here?
there are like 4 servers with (I'm assuming) 7 channels each, only a couple of channels are even populated and the ones that are lag so bad they're unplayable.
making matters worse, the most populated channels are mostly people who are AFK because the system for trading in this game seems to requires you to stay online to maintain a shop and further clog the few servers that are active.
I don't think it's reasonable to have to go what's basically a dedicated server to even play the game, especially considering half the game is already instanced and many game features seem to revolve around being able to find people to play with.
this whole system just doesn't make a lot of sense...
EDIT: just noticed I kinda repeated part of that... guess I should have gone over it all again before posting lol.
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Ideally, you want market areas and places to be in "one spot" if you do not have the access of using a search function, which are used for kiosks and housing markets for selling really expensive (Housing) or really cheap (kiosks) goods.
That being said, the flea market idea is cool enough, but it seems inconvenient enough that Nexon is unveiling an auction system that may make its way here that will be cross channel and available from a menu.
I would not say shops are the only reason people congregate on said channels for dungeon runs, but pugs are easier formed when everyone gathers at the same place. In any case, one could change channels.
there is something called party board system o.O
I would not say shops are the only reason people congregate on said channels for dungeon runs, but pugs are easier formed when everyone gather
No one uses that except to form production parties or to sell something, but with selling something, it is more of a perk if anything. (May as well turn this on. Cannot hurt.)
That said, while most players congregate on the market channels, I've seen plenty of tight-knit groups active or even just relaxing/chatting on various other channels, speaking for Mari server.
lag aside. still makes no sense.
seems to me like the actual game servers could use a bit of an upgrade, and maybe cut 1-2 channels off each server to compensate.
The Housing System is the closest thing Mabinogi has to a proper Market System, its own dedicated channel, with an access point on every other channel for viewing. Where this breaks down in comparison to other, more successful version of a Market System, is in the Housing limitations. A player may only own a house with Premium or VIP Service, meaning they have to be a paying player to use it. The Houses, while they hole a limited, but respectable amount of space for a shop. They only allow the active holding of 5,000,000 Gold, greatly restricting the raw amount of goods to be sold. I have lost count of the number of times I've gone to buy something that costs 600k, but was unable to buy it because the owner's house had already reached 5m gold. Another factor that makes owning a house, a complete nightmare and turnoff, goes back to requiring Paid Service. Once you win the bid on your house, you are now RENTING that house for 30 days, starting on the day you won the build. You are required to pay rent for the duration of your stay, and once your 30 days are up, you must move out. There is no method of extending the lease, or even outright purchasing the house for a more permanent residence.
Implementing a proper Market Place System that spans across all channels without much impact will allow for far smoother selling process, as it will be an item by item basis, with no real gold limit forcing certain prices. This would allow Player Homes to become more like Warehouses, allowing for expanded options, such as listing multiple items instead of only one or two for a free player. Player Shops and Kiosks can still be used as is, allowing for a more Bazaar/Flea Market feel to major hub-cities.
But ultimately, the problem stems from the fact that we are using a system that is not only outdated, but very different from most other MMOs.