Making Money |
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Making Money |
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Making Money - Some tips to get your purse full.
Introduction
Early on, making money can be quite challenging. But don't worry: once your skills are a little higher and you know a bit more about the ways of the Disc, getting enough money becomes much easier. This help file will go over some common methods to make money. Some may be possible for you already, while others may not be.
Loot
Looting the money and equipment from slain NPCs, and then selling it to a general store, is arguably the most common form of income. A pack or sack to store your loot is recommended, and it is a good idea to try and learn what items sell for the most money. If your skills are too low to kill loot-laden NPCs on your own, you may be able to group with other players and divide the loot.
It's a good idea to keep an eye on how burdened you are due to the loot you're carrying, as this can have a significant impact on your combat abilities. Sell loot before you get too burdened, and perhaps deposit the money that you don't immediately need at a bank; large amounts of coins can weigh a lot.
Scavenging
Using the "search" command on city streets can turn up all kinds of items - from loose change to damaged equipment and vermin such as rats and cockroaches. Equipment can be used or sold, while vermin can be killed for XP even if your combat skills are very low. If you're lucky, you may even find something quite valuable while searching!
Older players may not bother to loot the corpses of NPCs they kill very thoroughly. If the killer has moved on or given you permission to loot the corpse, you may be able to grab some loot for yourself. You can use the "recover" command to dig up buried corpses, but remember to "bury" them again once you're done. Note that it is impolite to loot a corpse of an NPC which you did not kill without permission!
Items which are in good condition will sell for more than those which are damaged. It may be worth repairing things before selling them, if you're able.
Theft & Fencing
If you have the appropriate skills and commands, you may be able to steal items from shops or NPCs. Before you do so, you should be aware of the laws and penalties which surround this in the city you're in. Items which have been stolen can not be sold at general stores; they must be fenced.
A fence is an NPC who will buy items from you, often for more than a general store will offer. Fences can be found around the Disc, and may offer better prices for the types of items they specialise in.
Jobs
Some cities on the Disc offer "jobs", in which you perform a service for an NPC in exchange for money and sometimes even some XP. While they are similar to quests, jobs can be repeated and will not give you any quest points or creator cards.
Some jobs require certain skills, equipment or guild membership. Example jobs include repairing streets for the job market in Ankh-Morpork, delivering meals in Bes Pelargic, performing repairs or delivering parcels in Genua, and escort duty in Djelibeybi.
Services
There is money to be made in providing services to other players. Some example services include enchanting items, providing transportation, delivering items, scribing magical scrolls or creating magical artifacts. Many services rely on having certain skills and guild-specific abilities. Player-established clubs exist to coordinate services.
Other services do not require in-game skills, such as writing for one of the player-run newspapers, assisting a player-shop owner in acquiring rare stock or helping players to carry heavy furniture items. Be imaginative and you might even find your own little niche in the economy!
