Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
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- Henkie
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Re: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
I don't see the need for it, we have locks that seal buildings in which such a wealth can be stored, vehicles or ships that can safeguard it.
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Re: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
Think of the psychological angle, too. It adds an "accumulation of wealth" minigame, in a way. Many characters and players would be into that. Those who are not, can continue ignoring coins, it's not a forced thing by any means. The big point is that for the wealth accumulators, coins suddenly become a desirable thing to use and accept in trades.
- Henkie
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Re: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
Yes, you said that, and I don't see the point except you give people a way to store their iron in a safe place instead of having it stealable, which is normal.
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Re: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
It's coins, Henkie. Not simply iron itself. Doing it my way gives Coins an important Advantage, and special Desirability, hence the suggestion: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr!
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Re: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
Everyone can make coins, remember?
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Re: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
Yeah, and as I explained, the bank would accept any coins you want, not only iron ones. Special uses for different kinds of coins as "I owe you's" might start to gradually grow out of that, because though iron ones are "backed" by iron (can be smelted back into it), no one would really want to, except in a dire emergency. It's a waste of time to mint coins and then smelt them back. Once Cantrians are aboard with their sex appeal and safety, I can imagine that different coins will see wider and wider usage, including non-iron types.
- Henkie
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Re: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
There is a form of abuse here, is what I meant to say.
One can make coins from their most precious things (iron, gold, platinum), and store them in this bank. Then retrieve them and reclaim them as they wish. It is a safe way of storing your most precious metals without any chance of them being stolen.
I don't see why we need this building, it has no great advantages and has the above stated negative effect. I think it is a waste of time for ProgD, but if you really want this thing, fine, but I won't use it
One can make coins from their most precious things (iron, gold, platinum), and store them in this bank. Then retrieve them and reclaim them as they wish. It is a safe way of storing your most precious metals without any chance of them being stolen.
I don't see why we need this building, it has no great advantages and has the above stated negative effect. I think it is a waste of time for ProgD, but if you really want this thing, fine, but I won't use it
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Re: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
You're catching on now! Only the thing you stated as the negative is the entire point of the suggestion. Giving this special "safe harbour" ability to coins.
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Re: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
Yes and I am saying it is useless since people have an inventory, and if you have more than 15 kilo's or iron to store, usually you're in a pretty developed town so there is no real reason to have to store it somewhere impenetrable.
Besides, I see it to be unfair. Why should one be able to store coins 'safely'? Why would there be a super-safe thing? It's illogical. Coins are coins and having a place safe place to store them will not greatly enhance their value. It will raise abuse of the bank for big towns to store their valuables safely so they can't be robbed from them.
It is probably my current annoyed state of mine (not because of you, but because of all the studying I did today) but comments as 'You're catching on now!' seem to belittling. I do not care for such insults. I hope you are not thinking yourself to be wiser, which is what the statement could be interpreted to emit.
Besides, I see it to be unfair. Why should one be able to store coins 'safely'? Why would there be a super-safe thing? It's illogical. Coins are coins and having a place safe place to store them will not greatly enhance their value. It will raise abuse of the bank for big towns to store their valuables safely so they can't be robbed from them.
It is probably my current annoyed state of mine (not because of you, but because of all the studying I did today) but comments as 'You're catching on now!' seem to belittling. I do not care for such insults. I hope you are not thinking yourself to be wiser, which is what the statement could be interpreted to emit.
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Re: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
God forbid, Henkie! That would be the height of arrogance next to a studious person such as you!
The answer to "why" is that coins need our help.
The answer to "why" is that coins need our help.
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Re: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
I disagree, coins don't need any help and there is no real reason for them to become a steady currency in cantr.
And you did not really comment on the complaints. You merely deflected my objections here by answering on a small part of my post.
And you did not really comment on the complaints. You merely deflected my objections here by answering on a small part of my post.
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Re: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
Henkie, let's say that my suggestion was instead about giving milk to children. Your complaint is that in my suggestion, milk is given to children.
I am truly at a loss with this complaint.
I am truly at a loss with this complaint.
- Henkie
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Re: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
That is a useless comparison :s
Then read back what I have said, I can start acting as a repeater but that's not the point of this. You had an idea and I gave why it should not be implemented. You obviously don't have a strong enough comeback against it so... Motion denied.
Then read back what I have said, I can start acting as a repeater but that's not the point of this. You had an idea and I gave why it should not be implemented. You obviously don't have a strong enough comeback against it so... Motion denied.
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Re: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
Banks should be robbable. Unnatural protection doesn't belong in Cantr. It's like way back some newbie suggesting an item called sherriff's star that would bestow the wearer some special police abilities.
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- gejyspa
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Re: Coin Advantage, the Bank of Cantr.
Actually, despite my visceral (and yes, Henkie's observation on this point is correct) reaction of "OMG! Another Cogliostro suggestion! Doesn't he have a life?" I actually find a lot of merit in this one (and to some points in his healing/dragging one). But please, stop suggestion-bombing.
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