RS5 Economy 2.0

[Teddy]

Hello,

The current economy is being overhauled based on suggestions from the community.

I will be removing:

Bank Cards
Wallets

I will be reworking:

Player Debt
ATM System

The current time frame is to have the code done by this weekend. Have it tested over the weekend extensively by the staff team and have it published sometime next week.

You will not lose money. We will be working on a method to ensure the wallets are removed without loss. With this said there will no longer be a $100 limit on sending cash, for players without a passport this'll be raised to 1k. There will no longer be a $5k max limit on "cash" since there is no more wallets.

We will be keeping banks, and the different bank accounts. This means while accessing the ATM you will have the ability to select which account. You will still pay a fee while using an ATM and you won't be able to function the account without direct access. I will be later implementing a phone integration system where you can manage the account using a mobile device.

This newer system will also support both command and dialog interaction methods. There has been a lot of mixed feelings regarding a dialog-only system and a command-only system. So we've decided to just do both methods and you can use depending on which is easier for you. This means you can use the ATM via the existing dialog system, or via new /withdraw /deposit and /balance commands. The same will be true for cash management (/cash). This does not currently apply to the banking system, only cash management and ATM system will have this. Eventually the core banking system will as well.

Again, to reiterate, you will NOT lose money left in wallets when we transition this system in. All money stored within wallets will be transferred into your hand. This is any wallet you own, regardless if active or in hand.

Thanks

[Cyril]

If we don't have wallets anymore, what will protect us from pickpocket?

[LoHi]

You will not loose money.

 

I take it /pickpocket will be removed with this?

[Teddy]

If we don't have wallets anymore, what will protect us from pickpocket?

It is considered to be apart of the wallet system and will be removed until another method of protection on it can be thought of. If anyone has suggestions we're open to hearing them as well.

[Cyril]

Ok, thanks.

[Kostas]

What about the money spent on the purchase of wallets? I recall them having a pretty worth mentioning price ... especially when you've got the ammount of money that I do ... (arround $100).

[.Ken.]

Wallet system is good, why you're removing it?

[Khm]

Nice, what about hacking and/or stealing the atm?

[Teddy]

What about the money spent on the purchase of wallets? I recall them having a pretty worth mentioning price ... especially when you've got the ammount of money that I do ... (arround $100).

The price of the wallet scales based on the amount of wallets you have on yourself at the time of purchase. This is essentially a mathematical trap door function.

[Kostas]

Wallet system is good, why you're removing it?

Well good? It had no actual meaning ...

[Teddy]

Nice, what about hacking and/or stealing the atm?

Technically not apart of the economy system. That is part of the hacking system which hasn't been green lit by HQ yet.

[Kostas]

The price of the wallet scales based on the amount of wallets you have on yourself at the time of purchase. This is essentially a mathematical trap door function.

So I suppose the money spent on that will simply go the void?

[Teddy]

So I suppose the money spent on that will simply go the void?

The money that was used to purchase the wallet is still in the economy. Wallet purchase fees went to the global bank.

Wallet system is good, why you're removing it?

The system had fundamental flaws. We may, and most likely will eventually, rethink the system and produce something that provides a clear purpose and point. It'll also need a hugely improved user experience overhaul since I know I didn't do to strong on that with this current system.

[Khm]

Technically not apart of the economy system. That is part of the hacking system which hasn't been green lit by HQ yet.

I hope it will but thanks and good luck.

[Bundy]

This is a step in the right direction, but this certainly isn't going to improve the current, stagnating economy.

It is considered to be apart of the wallet system and will be removed until another method of protection on it can be thought of. If anyone has suggestions we're open to hearing them as well.

Balance the current jobs and drug market prices, finish the promised new jobs and get rid of the remaining unnecessary commands/functions. That's my suggestion.