The cost of properties and vehicles depends on the server's economy. The reason that properties are so overpriced on other servers is because their economy is a mess. That being said, they're still going to be a little pricey, just as in real life.
I would suggest a proper rent system where players can rent a house, apartment, flat or bedsit from a landlord - either a property that's owned and managed by an administrator, or by a hand-picked player). This would add realism to the poorer characters who wouldn't be able to purchase a home outright.
As for the cost of calls and messages, I disagree. It costs us to make phone calls and to send text messages in real life, so the server should be no different. Perhaps there could be a phone contract system where the rates of calls and texts are pre-determined, similar to a real life phone contract.
Finally, there'll have to be VIP/donator benefits - after all, it's the donations that keep the server alive. I do agree that these should be handled correctly, though. You can't expect their to be no benefits at all, though.
Yeah, thats a good idea, I was actually thinking about more rental place than buying houses. Specially nowadays.
And about the phones, I agree with you, I don't really care if we have to pay or not. I was just poiting out the fact that there's free phones handed out in california, no fee, no charges. It only applies to less fortunate people who benefits from welfare.
If we add this, people may abuse and everyone would have free phones, unless if there's some kind of restrictions with them, just like in real life.
Obama's phones is free if you have welfare, nothing to pay, no plan, nothing. (Maybe an actual idea/system to add to the script)
If players gets big paycheck straight from the beginning, its just going to mess up the economy, and new players will fall behind and eventually quit because everything will be over priced.
Most of nowadays servers are messed up because of the economy, the value of virtual $$ is like whatever. I know its only a game, and we supposed to have fun, but its still role play, we should aim for actual realism.
I think we should work, hustle to earn our money and RP according to our financial situation. RP is not all about the money, and showing off with fancy cars, and standing around the mall with your rich people crew. Invest your time into pure RP, your experience will be x10 better. <3
I get your point that money HELPS to do long term role play, but that only applies to server already running for years with a stupid economy system.
Long story short : I don't have time to jobgrind, I'm in highschool rn and I only use my laptop on weekends.
Unfortunately, I don't think anybody would donate just for a vehicle - I certainly wouldn't. As I mentioned, donations are vital to keeping a server alive due to the costs of hosting and maintaining one. Little gimmicky features can be fixed to a donation package(s) to ensure everybody's happy. Adding a few features that for donators does not necessarily mean there'll be any "P2W" or unfair advantages.
Yeah, go buy a 3million worth business with 7 dollars, see if it's not pay2win when the 3 million is something you get in a month worth of p2w, I know what this is
Yeah, go buy a 3million worth business with 7 dollars, see if it's not pay2win when the 3 million is something you get in a month worth of p2w, I know what this is
I still feel like it's going to be insane in San Fierro. There's so many buildings.
I agree, There is a lot of buildings but I feel as if a majority of the city is a bit "industrial" I.E businesses', factories and skyscrapers.
I can acknowledge the incorporation methods by making hotels, motels, apartment complexes etc. I just feel that houses should be a bit more pricey, as a lot of them are based for more wealthier lifestyles i.e el Pasadena / Bayside so the idea of house grinding doesn't affect me much knowing what to expect. Phone should be priced accordingly depending on maybe a pre-paid vs. a plan ? maybe have options for mobile charges applicable at the store, i.e per call/text or every paycheck deducts a fee.
VIP shouldn't be P2W because let's face it no way, that doesn't make anyone happy.
As for borders I agree 100% If players are scattered, it encourages less players to be involved, and people spending time having to find something to do, eventually will get bored and log off, big facts, If they are not interested then they will simply not be intrigued enough to continue on.
There's not going to be anything, anything P2W. Donators will have perks, but the perks they have won't give them an innate advantage over you because they helped contribute to the server. There's no plans to just toss out properties, money or cars to people simply because they donate. I'll pay for the server myself before I let that happen. I'm going to lock this because it's counter productive to suggest what not to add but feel free to make suggestions as to what to add. I'd wait until the server opens and you can play on it before suggesting what to remove.
