Auction System? Mailbox? ~Speculation~

[Guknowit]

I was just wondering will either of these be in the game?

If they're not in game at launch, would want them since they are pretty standard to the MMO universe?

[Garracuda]

I'd really like to see a sort of bank or stash where you can store all your stuff. Maybe even a shared stash for all your characters?

[Guknowit]

I'd really like to see a sort of bank or stash where you can store all your stuff. Maybe even a shared stash for all your characters?

Oh yeah I forgot to mention bank. But yeah I'm hoping they have all 3 of those systems in place at launch, for several reasons, one, it sets up a true in game economy. Two, it connects players at another social level, and three, it allows us to obtain items that we want through a simpler means than just spamming 'WTB' or 'WTS'.

[SyberSmoke]

AH was talked about in one of the live streams. Sorry, not at launch.

[gothicshark]

I was just wondering will either of these be in the game?

If they're not in game at launch, would want them since they are pretty standard to the MMO universe?

I hope not, this game doesn't need it. Also when you have an Auction house system you can lower the quantity of rare drops. Making the chances of getting nice upgrades harder or more costly. It was what Killed Diablo 3. So no I hope not, or at least they should wait until they have a major update long after launch. City of Heroes didn't have an Auction house for the First 3 years. I can think of several other MMOs which waited until players had made it to max level before adding in the Auction system.

[Guknowit]

I hope not, this game doesn't need it. Also when you have an Auction house system you can lower the quantity of rare drops. Making the chances of getting nice upgrades harder or more costly. It was what Killed Diablo 3. So no I hope not, or at least they should wait until they have a major update long after launch. City of Heroes didn't have an Auction house for the First 3 years. I can think of several other MMOs which waited until players had made it to max level before adding in the Auction system.

True, a feww MMOs out there didn't have an Auction system, but none of them really got big or were worth playing after a few months, with the exception of city of heros (first superhero MMO), which still fizzled out pretty quick but did have a longer run than most. It's success is probably due to it's innovative idea, it's "halted success" probably has to do with WoW and the basics.

What about the Mailbox system?

[Memori]

I think it's pretty standard for a game that claims to be an "MMOXXX" these days needs a mail system because it's massive multiplayer online, it seems like common sense to give a mailbox so you can easily mail or contact people etc.

Banks are convenience and I think if this game has any sort of loot whoring, we need a bank.

Auction system also seems like a no-brainer for the same reason as having banks, if you can get loads of loot, wouldn't you want to make money by selling it to some people? - Not at launch, but hopefully down the line?

Although I can say that I hope the PvP part of the game isn't a "Gear first, skill later" sort of priority, especially in a shooter, regardless of if it's trying to be like MMORPGs but shooting, but if there is any emphasis on gear, loot etc then a bank and mailbox are necessity in my opinion.

[Dead_Phoenix]

im sure there will be some kind of mail system. its to standard.

as for banks and people spamming WTS etc, one thing i have not seen yet in any video is a major city or place for players to congrigate? i know its based in SF bay but not seen any city like place?

or have i missed something

[Guknowit]

im sure there will be some kind of mail system. its to standard.

as for banks and people spamming WTS etc, one thing i have not seen yet in any video is a major city or place for players to congrigate? i know its based in SF bay but not seen any city like place?

or have i missed something

"...a major city or place for players to congrigate?" Now that I think about, I don't recall that either, I'm betting there will be though. If not, God forbid people from running around the wild spamming it lol.

[Guknowit]

I think it's pretty standard for a game that claims to be an "MMOXXX" these days needs a mail system because it's massive multiplayer online, it seems like common sense to give a mailbox so you can easily mail or contact people etc.

Banks are convenience and I think if this game has any sort of loot whoring, we need a bank.

Auction system also seems like a no-brainer for the same reason as having banks, if you can get loads of loot, wouldn't you want to make money by selling it to some people? - Not at launch, but hopefully down the line?

Although I can say that I hope the PvP part of the game isn't a "Gear first, skill later" sort of priority, especially in a shooter, regardless of if it's trying to be like MMORPGs but shooting, but if there is any emphasis on gear, loot etc then a bank and mailbox are necessity in my opinion.

You hit the nail right on the head about how I feel.