Bring back the Seafurys

[fadetree]

yeah. He could at least have made up some shit with scientific-sounding terminology in it, it doesn't take much to fool a lot of people.

[Lojik]

Baler is right there is no supply and demand in EQ. I got my masters in Eqonomics and one of the topics we covered was behavioral economics and price theory in virtual worlds. We only spent a few classes talking about p99 in particular but essentially Rogean et al act very similar to the federal reserve in manipulating the platinum supply. Sometimes they do it directly via bans to accounts with lots of platinum or items(under the guise of RMT enforcement) and then other times they use a different approach and tamper with the velocity of platinum (nerfing seafuries to "bring in line with classic drop tables.") p99 is actually a secret branch of the federal reserve, and if you look closely at patch dates and nerft dates you'll see that it's all an attempt to achieve target employment rates in the general population (nerfs tend to push unemployed neckbeards to get jobs cuz eq sucks now.)

[Lhancelot]

Originally Posted by Lojik [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Baler is right there is no supply and demand in EQ. I got my masters in Eqonomics and one of the topics we covered was behavioral economics and price theory in virtual worlds. We only spent a few classes talking about p99 in particular but essentially Rogean et al act very similar to the federal reserve in manipulating the platinum supply. Sometimes they do it directly via bans to accounts with lots of platinum or items(under the guise of RMT enforcement) and then other times they use a different approach and tamper with the velocity of platinum (nerfing seafuries to "bring in line with classic drop tables.") p99 is actually a secret branch of the federal reserve, and if you look closely at patch dates and nerft dates you'll see that it's all an attempt to achieve target employment rates in the general population (nerfs tend to push unemployed neckbeards to get jobs cuz eq sucks now.)

I feared an actual expert on MMO economics would find this thread and discount the majority and prove Baler right regarding supply and demand.

When the technical facets of P99 economics is laid bare and naked before us, even explaining behind the scenes market manipulation involving the staff I personally feel this debate is dusted and cased in ice.

Well done Qaos. I just hate that you had to provide us with real facts that back up Baler's poorly debated side of things. Before you jumped in, we had him cornered and ball-gagged. afraid to even venture back into these parts.

With this kind of support, Baler may be enboldened enough to crawl back into the discussion he started.

[Lemonhead]

"Supply and demand" isn't an overarching type of economy like socialism. It is a complex concept in economics and has many concepts contained within. So saying P99 is or isn't "supply and demand" is just way too simplified, and needs elaboration.

[HippoNipple]

The saddest part of this thread isn't that OP thinks seafurys not dropping enough gems is ruining his trade prices, it is that Baler isn't even trying to troll.

[Pokesan]

Originally Posted by HippoNipple [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The saddest part of this thread isn't that OP thinks seafurys not dropping enough gems is ruining his trade prices, it is that Baler isn't even trying to troll.

intent doesn't matter, he made the thread funny w/angry replies

[Lojik]

Originally Posted by HippoNipple [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The saddest part of this thread isn't that OP thinks seafurys not dropping enough gems is ruining his trade prices, it is that Baler isn't even trying to troll.

marginal product of anger goes up as labor hours go down, thus baler is merely attempting to efficiently capture as much of the mads as possible

[HippoNipple]

Originally Posted by Lojik [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

marginal product of anger goes up as labor hours go down, thus baler is merely attempting to efficiently capture as much of the mads as possible

If he was pretending to be stupid it would be a good troll. When people are getting mad because he actually is stupid it is just sad.

[Lhancelot]

Originally Posted by Pokesan [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

intent doesn't matter, he made the thread funny w/angry replies

True. I wish he would post more often, his "angry" replies are my favorite!

I guess he kind of Forrest Gumped his way into making the thread even better. "P99 isn't supply and demand." Pure forum gold, a real gem created by Baler. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[NachtMystium]

Supply & Demand:
Baler posts in thread
Fellatios are nowhere to be seen(needs demand)
Pokesan enters thread, supplies the fellatio to Baler, creating surplus
Baler demands more, Pokesan naturally obliges

Economy 101