Economy balance discussion

[Zephyr]

Hi magergxd,

I don’t think that you are wrong and there are others who also think that the economy problem does not exist or is overblown.

If non-premium there is little to buy; swimsuit, sunglasses and motel room. All can be bought with much less than an hour’s mini-game play. Most premium outfits also. Apartments cost a lot more but then that is something for long term players – not those who have just joined.

I think that a lot of players built up reserves not just for the kudos but in anticipation of houses.

I don’t see inflation much. A gown still costs the same but the princess dress was a silly price. The nurse outfit is more than earlier equivalent outfits and the farm girl/cowgirl outfit is $700 compared to the later denim jumpsuit with boots at $1500 so you may have a point. But they are still easily achievable.

You said, “as the amount of money in circulation rises”. Since alt farming ended much less money has been brought into game. But as people realised that apartments were not so expensive and that they wanted designs more money may have circulated. Also that excess was not that much use; so spend on code rather than real money. So “in circulation” may well be correct.

You have no need to apologise. It was a very sensible post. If anyone disagrees with it they can post too.