Virtual economy

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Contents 1 Overview 2 Virtual Economic Elements 2.1 Typical MMORPG income streams 2.2 Typical MMORPG marketplaces 2.3 Typical MMORPG moneysinks

Overview

In-game economy which usually consists of income streams, marketplaces and 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.
• Auction House.
• Informal player transactions.

Typical MMORPG moneysinks

• Training fees.
• Transportation fees.
• Vendor purchases.
• Repair bills.
• Quest item turn-ins.

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