Because I spotted it at the Codex.

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  1. Dark Elf

    Dark Elf Administrator Staff Member

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    I don't like games which switch focus from the gaming aspect to one of money making. I applauded blizzard for starting bans in WoW over the subject.

    It's a game, it shouldn't be a form of work.
     
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  3. DarkFool

    DarkFool Nemesis of the Ancients

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    *shrugs* if it pays it pays. I don't've a problem with it. I think it's crap that companies charge for games, and then charge for the gameplay, and don't've a single-player campaign.
     
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    Virtual real estate is an interesting concept, and I suppose could grow with time. If he's paid that much, then "develops" the resort, he could potentially re-list it later and actually turn a profit. Bizarre, but a company that allows you to turn in-game currency back in to real currency had better not go bankrupt.
     
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    Here's my plan.

    1) Create a MMORPG with land and real estate to customize, sell and buy.

    2) Charge a set monthly fee for playing it, and only accept USD (because I reckon more people around the globe are willing and able to exchange their local currency into USD than SEK).

    3) The game gets insanely popular, with millions of players worldwide. Virtual real estate is bought and sold using in-game currency, which on demand can be exchanged into real money. I will make sure that the exchange rates are immensely profitable and that in-game business is outrageously lucrative.

    4) I will get a printing press for banknotes. And only pay people Russian rubles.
     
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    Where do I sign up for programmer?
     
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    Ahhh, Russian rubles, twopence a day and jam every other day.
     
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    Meh, you have to admire the spirit of the small bussinessman, but I say; To hell with monetary exchange, back to the good 'ol barter system. Three bags of salt and a goat for Yon Sword +1...Sign me up.
     
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    You're still around?
     
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    No, I'm not....who the hell do you think posted that, genius?
     
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    Yes, and so do you seem to be, so what be you implying?
     
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    I'm implying that Mag asked a bloody stupid question, rhetorical or not.
     
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    Actually you got in before me, that was directed at Mag.
     
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    Aah, well, either way, it makes for an engaging conversation no?
     
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    Conversation is for MSN, not forums.
     
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    True enough, True enough, although I would argue normally, I simply want to get out of this to see what mag has to say before I reply any further to this, as the timing of my post was off anyway.
     
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  17. DarkFool

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    or give it out in Afgan bills... can you imagine how many you'd give out? XD
     
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