[Phoenix's Vlog] Listen While I Ramble

[Verilian]

Oh, I see how it is. No video answer for me.

[Phoenix]

I was waiting and waiting to answer you question for when I had the trade stuff actually written up but I was taking too long! You get a raincheck, and I'll talk about whatever you want

[Phoenix]

TRADES! YEAH! http://youtu.be/FKZf9FoyXZo

[Zed]

I was wondering a few things after watching that. : D

Since WR has very little that it can freely trade with people, I get how it'd seem kind of radical for an Endal to ask for payment for their services, since it's probably necessary for the survival of the Reach

but, both the Endal and the Wind Eagles are extremely prideful and very unlikely to get along with people in different cities, or to much enjoy their experiences at all... it's just not what they're accustomed to. maybe too much of a look into the real world? lol

I was just wondering if there would be a way for those who are doing this simply for gold rather than to make friends in other cities to simply do this for profit (for example Zed, who is about as likely to befriend someone outside of WR, outside of Endal as he is likely to eat out of a dumpster). I think a lot of Endal and their eagles would think they're "too good" to be forced to fly around like this, so monetary compensation in certain circumstances would make sense.

I think it could be as simple as this: you can either go there specifically to travel (and, like your example, spend like 9 days (14 total) in Riverfall or some other city, which is great for socialization), or you could rush there and back after doing your assigned task, giving you less of a vacation but more efficiency, really. In a simple way of putting it, I thought maybe you could choose between travel for travel or travel for pay. lol, this probably sounds less like a question and more like a suggestion, but I'm just wanting to hear your thoughts on the idea, and the broader idea in general

Also, I was wondering if you were going to expand on Avora or maybe even lower castes, as well? I know it's within the lore for the Endal to get everything they want, and to have easier lives in general, but the amount of benefits and opportunities the Endal have is so much higher than the other castes that people might not want to make Avora/etc anymore.

and final question, I was wondering how much cargo a wind eagle would probably be able to carry, and how they go about this? it seems like a lot of it would just fall off of their back into impending doom, even if strapped on tightly. this is for when I take on a trade route myself, just so I can make it realistic rather than rushed. haha.

[Fallacy]

Hey there Zed,

While I am not an expert on Wind Reach I do think that as a trader you will get paid a salary for doing your job. This trade route is for WR's benefit, and you are not just traveling to make friends, you are on a job, doing a mission, establishing connecting and forming trade with other cities. Its quite the big job, and Im sure you will get paid.

That being said, I think you are confusing not getting the money from toting people around on your wind eagle with not getting paid at all. Which, from my perspective, is incorrect. You still will get paid for completing your job as a trader successfully, but you will not get to the keep the 'extra' money that your PC 'makes' from toting people around. I do not think that the Riders will necessarily befriend the people they let ride with them. Its just a business to them, and they are doing this out of necessity not because they are chums with the person.

Also, Jules, amazing video. You keep making WR and the game better and better everyday and know how to keep things exciting. Im already brainstorming a location for Alvadas in my head, and it will be fun to see where this all goes in the end.

[Zed]

I asked that because Jules said it was actually an XP reward, not a monetary one, in chat. xD

[Fallacy]

And here I am, misunderstanding and making a fool of myself

[Zed]

Haha nah it's totally understandable. I thought it was monetary too, before she told me otherwise.

[Phoenix]

It's up! It's up! It's finally up!

The Trading Post for Wind Reach is finally up!

There are a lot of rules to go along with this, and I'm expecting a lot of questions. As you all read through and bring up new questions and concerns, I might make changes to better fit the flaws that you all find. In the mean time, please please read it! No skimming allowed!

I hope you all enjoy. Please give me feedback!

[Phoenix]

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