Wollongong
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There is a lot of speculation going on about how MA is going to shaft tamers with the stables, and how it is undermining the ability of players to use the new-old feature.
But I have not yet come across some serious analysis of the info we have. So, going into a bit of comprehensive reading:
But I have not yet come across some serious analysis of the info we have. So, going into a bit of comprehensive reading:
Ok, so far, no real info, other than it will (may) make the owner money.Stable Estates
A limited number of Stable Estates will be made available on the Entropia Universe auction. These new estates will generate revenue through different channels, as described below.
As taming is phase one, and stables phase two, this implies that stables are NOT a requirement in order to be able to tame. Otherwise, stables would have to be implemented first.As described in the Entropia universe roadmap published in the Buzz section, Pets will be released in Taming - stage 1 (autumn 2014) and the stables functionality in Taming - stage 2 later in 2014.
So, what does this mean? Well, the stables is where the pet fights can take place. This means the stable owners have a huge responsibility in keeping their business competitively priced, otherwise, people will just not bother. Also, apparently, they provide stuff as trainings, and can sell pets to people who do not wish to do their own taming. Seems win-win for me. The owner gets income on his skills when he tames, or other tamers can sell their pets to him thus monetizing their skills, and the new pet lover gets a pet without much hassle.The stables will generate revenue for the stable managers by charging a small fee for services in the stables, for example, selling, trading and specialised training of pets. Stables will also be the hub for future Pet Battle Arenas and Controlled Creature Battle Octagons where all pet and creature activities will be held.
At first glance, this sounded bad. Will I have to keep my pet in there when I log on? So does it cost money for all pet owners? Then I spotted that the stables increase pet progress! So this is a way for pet owners participating in fights to get ahead of the competition. But it does not say that everyone needs to use this feature.Stable managers can also earn PED by renting stalls to other avatars for their pets, and by providing specialised training only available at the stables. Stable managers provide housing and maintenance for stabled avatar pets, including food and energy. Better care provided by the stables will result in faster pet progress and better performance in competitions.
Hmm, okay. Perhaps I will be able to buy a stall with the inevitable price dive (which we should have seen long ago, with the current oversupply of stores. But that's a different issue.In addition, stables will have the ability to be upgraded with shopping booths, additional stalls, teleporters, terminals, visual additions and other unique features.
20K... wow!The Stables will be placed in strategic positions on each planet. Each planet will have the chance to auction these exciting and fun additions to the Entropia Universe starting on July 1 2014, with starting bids of 20000 PED.
Number of Stable Estates per Planet:
Planet Calypso - 6 stables in 6 locations
Planet Arkadia - 3 stables in 3 locations
Rocktropia - 2 stables in 2 locations
Planet Cyrene - 1 stable
Planet Toulan - 1 stable
Next Island - 1 stable
The stable estates will be implemented into Entropia Universe later in 2014.
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