Hi, i have a few suggestions and queries about the blackmarket, and i just thought id post them to see what you all think.
First off, i love the idea of a blackmarket, thank you Funcom!, ive been trying to RP a little with my fixer lately, but ive come to realise that it is impossoble due to two things:
The lack of players who don't RP, or at least co-operate at all. I don't mind non-RPers, but people could at least try a little.
The fact that the fixer doesn't live up to his dodgy description. At this moment there is nothing illegal, nothing i can get that others can't, no running from Mr Law. The only thing dodgy with my character is my fashion sense.
So, that is why i got excited when i first read about the blackmarket shops, now, a few suggestions:
Make the actual shops, NPCs, its hardly likely you are gonna buy illegal gear from a terminal.
Make the NPCs stylish, its a small point but it would add to the atmosphere tons. Make them wear shades, black trenchcoats, make them look dodgy.
I personally believe that the shops should either be underground installations, or in the grid. I like the grid, you blend in with the crowd, giving it a more underworldy feel.
Make the illegal items bought worthless in proper vending machines. They are illegal right? The machines will not accept them. However, make the items worth something to your character, or others.
I think there will be a need to introduce new items. Dodgy items, that are better than their legal QL counterpart but a little less reliable.
I hope you liek some of my suggestions, all feedback is appreciated.
Now onto the million dollar question:
Who gets access to this blackmarket?
I had another look through the descriptions in the manual of each profession. Although you may think my opinion is biased, i truely think that only fixers should be able to access this blackmarket. Just go and read their description, no other class comes close to fitting the blackmarket idea. Some people may think traders should get access, but ive always thought of traders as...... traders, nothing dodgy, just buying cheap, selling high. IMHO i don't think traders should get access. Flame me if it will make you feel better.
"Operates on the edge of the law, acquiring anything on demand if the price is right, and works as an intermediary in the underworld of Rubi- Ka." Fixer descrition
It fits perfectly you have to admit.
Ok, tell me what you think, who knows perhaps maybe my best buddy Cosmik will reply!