Virtual economy

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A virtual economy is an in-game economy, usually consisting of income streams, marketplaces, and moneysinks.

Contents 1 Virtual Economic Elements 1.1 Typical MMORPG income streams 1.2 Typical MMORPG marketplaces 1.3 Typical MMORPG moneysinks

Virtual Economic Elements

Typical MMORPG income streams

• Money drops from mobs.
• Item drops from mobs.
• Harvested items (also known as resources or trade goods).
• Skill crafted items.

Typical MMORPG marketplaces

• Selling to a vendor.
• Using the Auction House.
• Informal player transactions.

Typical MMORPG moneysinks

• Training fees.
• Transportation fees.
• Vendor purchases.
• Repair bills.
• Quest item turn-ins.
• Auction House fees and cuts.