Display Cases

[Tv_remote]

Oh boy, i'm going to stick my neck out here and suggest display cases. I searched the forums for "display case" and display cases" and got nothing, so if in some way this is a repost, i'm sorry and just kill me or something.

Ok, so on to the main point....shops in Cantr don't really work for a couple of reasons, but the one i think is most easily fixed is the whole idea that you can't sell things in a store because someone might steal things while you're not online, so you have to lock up your building or whatever. Well, why not have display cases, made of glass panes and wood, built with i dunno maybe a screwdriver, that has it's own locks. That way, when you are not online people can still see what you have, then maybe tell you what they want and when you get back you can give it to them. Whew, ok i think i covered it.

Again, if somehow i am retarted and didn't catch this topic on my forum search, sorry for wasting your time.

[Voltenion]

i like it...also don't know if it already has been said but I like it

but the display cases locks should be easier to brake than the normal building locks.

[trexdino]

I like it too, eventually it might also lead to huge economys. For example, in Doryiskom someone might make a instrument store, and eventually on Buegeo they have the same store with same title, and it is still expanding. And you won't be able to open a store right away either, it will take a while to get rich enough.

[Tv_remote]

Exactly. The whole idea is make actual stores a viable option for people, maybe have a bakery or a weapon shop or something like that.

[the_antisocial_hermit]

Thread about them:
http://www.cantr.net/forum/viewtopic.ph ... case#93476

Threads they're mentioned and talked about in:
http://www.cantr.net/forum/viewtopic.ph ... case#32316
http://www.cantr.net/forum/viewtopic.ph ... ase#170375
http://www.cantr.net/forum/viewtopic.ph ... ase#212778

I think they may have been mentioned more, maybe under different names. I only had time for one search, though there are several others I would've tried.

[ceselb]

I like it too. Trouble is it would require a fair bit of coding. First, storage containers can't currently contain items, only resources. Secondly, the locking doesn't work on storage items (see for example the Lockable drawer). Thirdly, having the item(s) visible would also require coding (but could presumably be used for other things besides this, for example windows).

[Tv_remote]

Alright, fair enough. Like i said, i did a search, but obviously i did something wrong because i didn't see any of those posts. So maybe you can tell me how exactly you searched for them so i know for next time.

[ceselb]

Heh, don't worry. It is a fine suggestion and you tried to do some basic reseach first, all good.

[formerly known as hf]

Check
http://www.cantr.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6909

phpBB's search function can be a load of wank if it's not treated with the proper care, attention, flowers, the odd gift and a gentle, loving touch, falling and folding into your arms like the embrace of a new, passionate, starry-eyed relationship.

[Arlequin]

I once thought it was something much needed too, but actually the good ol' note of prices is efficient enough for showcasing your products.

The common problem for Cantr economies is lack of currency. Lack of currency leads to bulk trading of resources and lack of casual retail buyers.

[formerly known as hf]

Lack of currency is hardly a problem. Economies based on bartering in various forms can easily flourish. In fact, I think currencies in Cantr are probably just superfluous.

I think skills should just be much more pronounced (I've argued this before) - people should be able to sell their skills and equipment - their services - just as much as raw goods.

Also, most of Cantr is just utilitarian - clothes and other 'retail' items hold very little sway or interest.

[the_antisocial_hermit]

Yea, it's good that you tried to search first, and it's a good suggestion.

I just searched display case and made sure all words were included... via one of the check boxes.. I think... uhmm.. I don't know. I don't pay attention to how I search much really (after the fact anyway), since it's such a common part of what I have to do every day. It was a very basic one.

[ceselb]

Lack of currency is hardly a problem. Economies based on bartering in various forms can easily flourish. In fact, I think currencies in Cantr are probably just superfluous.

I beg to differ. I have one char specializing in making one type of goods. People wants to buy, but all wants to pay in things I don't need. I did trade for that at first, since I figured a small stockpile might be good, but I had to stop.

A few others of mine has been trying to trade in the past with little success, since everybody wanted iron. Well, now they have iron, but now nobody wants to trade at all, or even bothers to respond..

But I think you're right, a currency isn't the solution either. You'd need an extraordinary strong group backing it. With such an entity normal bartering works just as well..

[Voltenion]

ah...just make a char with hittlers personality. He would take over the cantr world(yes including all foreings) and make some kind of currency. yay!! go cantr hitler!!

[Gran]

What the heck you saying, Voltdübble?