Mass production and consumption is the model for better capitalism..
Well I've ready everything and in fact Stave makes some valid points, and some of the posters in this thread have to..
Now as for those who think capitalism is a good idea, well it is and isn't and the best place to start with is none other than in the game itself..
Yes, that's right.. it's a game, but it's a real cash enconomy game..
I'm goint go point out one thing... Players in this game are ignorant of how a planetary system works.. or for that matter how the economy in game is supposed to work..
Some players need a healthy dose of reality.. so get a lad bullet and get ready to bite down n it hard.. caue what I am about to say, is in fact and does go back to what the OP is saying..
Capitalism is a good idea.. provided that evey one can afford everything.. The reality is in this game is that many people can't afford to play.. Oh sure, some people would blame the platform developer, or the planet Partner for these issues but I will state this.. Only half the problem is with those two factions..
The other half comes from the player base itself..
That's it complete bullshit trying to capitalize on the recent anti-capitalism sentament started by a bunch of idiots in a park that can't even tell the difference between free market capitalism and the social market capitalism that they live in?
Is it bullshit? Are you and every other player that is ignorant of the fact that you're trying to get rich? Oh sure you can call this a casino, but then the reality is.. some of the players in game don't want others to join in on the fun..
Fun.. That's something everyone should have.. not just a select few..
But it's the double edge sword of capitalism in game that is hurting the gamers themselves.. and for good reason..
First off a vast majority of the players are on of course Calypso. They are the Calypso-centrrric" palayers who think that Calypso is the end all planet for being a major trading hub.. But then Trading is part of the game, and importing and exporting goods is part of that issue..
The problem is.. it's not MA's fault for the higher prices...it's partially the players.. and they got the whole system in reverse... Capitalism or in this place, Mass production and Mass consumption are the key ffactors here..
The issue though is while folks on Calypso think the world revolves around them it does not.. There are 4 other world that can have trade.. and better opporitunity if players become competitive in the mass market..
The point is.. players affect half the game.. the other half are the PP and MA itself..
But if you blame MA and the PP's totally then you're ignorant of why the player base isn't growing..
This game revolves around capitalism.. it's all about getting rich quickly isn't it? Not really.. Eveeryone in game looks at the short term.. and wants their money now.. but there are some of what you call "Anti-capitalists" who look in the long term, but we use Capitalism to help drive the economy and not detract from it..
For example.. why is there Ospra on Calypso when it shouldn't be.. Answer.. the players are too lazy to help develop the market on Calyps.. But then those who do still have the system backwards..
Mass Production and mass consumption (or as you call it capitalism.. is in fact all about being competitive.. those who are compeitive succeed, those who are not, won't..
I'm going to sum it up quick.. if you make 10 guns and then try to sell them at a higher price, people will not buy.. but rather it whould be the exact oipposite when you are compeititive.. you should sell at a lower price making it affordable to play for the new or fairly new player..
But greed, corruption and Monopolies exist in this game, they keep players from being able to play...
And then they too take materials and resources off of worlds and try to capitalize on the greed to get them rich..
And that is where the problem arises.. people's greed in game are causing the games downfall
In roder to be competitive some players have to reduce their cost.. sure they don't make as much but they definitely make if they sell more products..
Better yet, Let this little cartoon that was written in 1954, explain it.. It's probably the best example of how the game should work.
And then ask yourself.. are you allowing other new players (who are potential investors in the game.. )to play
Sure start with MA, and the PP's blame them, but only 50% of the way...
But then if you want to blame your poor loot, look at yourself in the mirror and and ask yourself.. How can I improve your loot?
It's not MA's issue to entice players into the game, it's the players.. and a good experience means a better chance of people staying..
I was a customer service representative once.. and this was told to me.. If you give a person a good experience, then odds are you'll get an additional 2 players. but if you give them a bad one then expect to lose the player you gave the bad experience to, and then add 10 more people.. cause by word of Mouth.. people's bad experiences are the ones that prevent this..
So in the bottom line you want to get rich quick? Get real.. you wont.. Getting rich takes time.. sure some can spend more than otehrs, but if done properly the Mass production/Consumption Model actually works..
But it ahs to work both direction.. not one way.. that's the other issue at the moment.. All the materials from four differnt worlds are flowing onto one playet, namely Calypso where they are heavily inflated to supposedly cover "Auction fees' that are "Expensive" the reality is.. it's the greed talking.. You just want your ped..
But sales is another item.. more sales and volume at lower costs means you don't make as much as many who are greedy but more sles at a lower price means you actually make more profit..
But some of that profit has to be reinvested.. into prodcuts like weapons ammofaps and yes armor..
If you have overpriced items, can anyone afford them? Only if they're stupid ordesperate..
In close I have to say this.. Never say it's totally the platform developer's fault. Never say that it's totally the Planet Partners either.. you're part of the problem.. but by doing thrings right you can be part of a solution to your own returns be it mining crafting or hunting..
Now then.. if you want to argue the logic of this.. go ahead and do so.. Cause Capitalsim does work when done properly.. when it doesn't don't blame MA totally on this issue.. You're prat of the issue too. you get too greedy, then don't complain about the bad loot.. Okay?
Benjamin Ben Coyote
a.k.a. The Blind Sniper