Business And Economy Archive
Thread: Unconventional in-game businesses
Vastar
Sat Jan 22, 2005 10:39 pm
#14
I'm surprised no one has mentioned real estate. I've made a few credits selling structures in prime locations.
octobe
Mon Jan 24, 2005 6:31 pm
#15
Keltrien wrote:
Vastar wrote:
I'm surprised no one has mentioned real estate. I've made a few credits selling structures in prime locations.
I've turned a few deals and have something big in the works actually.
The base of my organization is my big party Groovefest, but I have also made a lot of money doing other people's weddings and birthdays. I made a few million designing an entertainment district for a city (it didn't get built, interguild politics).
One of the most unique ways I make money is by renting out my in-game email list. I have a list of 5,5000+ in-game names that is updated every 3 months. For 5Mcr, I send out an email to the entire list. I do it infrequently enough (no more than one a month) that I don't feel too bad about it being spam.
Message Edited by Keltrien on 01-23-2005 09:27 PM
Neat idea!
Vastar
Mon Jan 24, 2005 9:42 pm
#16
octobe wrote:
Keltrien wrote:
Vastar wrote:
I'm surprised no one has mentioned real estate. I've made a few credits selling structures in prime locations.
I've turned a few deals and have something big in the works actually.
The base of my organization is my big party Groovefest, but I have also made a lot of money doing other people's weddings and birthdays. I made a few million designing an entertainment district for a city (it didn't get built, interguild politics).
One of the most unique ways I make money is by renting out my in-game email list. I have a list of 5,5000+ in-game names that is updated every 3 months. For 5Mcr, I send out an email to the entire list. I do it infrequently enough (no more than one a month) that I don't feel too bad about it being spam.Message Edited by Keltrien on 01-23-2005 09:27 PM
Neat idea!
That's evil.
Tinkergirl
Tue Jan 25, 2005 3:01 am
#17
I want to set up a business selling 'rp experiences' to individuals and groups.
For example - "Day in the Life of a Moisture Farmer", with costumes, appropriate decor, activities/work, fixing vaporators, camping out, etc etc.
No idea if it would get off the ground, but even if I only ran one or two experiences, I think I'd be happy with that.
For example - "Day in the Life of a Moisture Farmer", with costumes, appropriate decor, activities/work, fixing vaporators, camping out, etc etc.
No idea if it would get off the ground, but even if I only ran one or two experiences, I think I'd be happy with that.
LittleChuck
Tue Jan 25, 2005 4:56 am
#18
Wouldn't mind formin a gank-Squad for hire.. Any corbantis takers?
We could just get a medium percentage of the bounties. Just Gmail the squad for an appointment..Ready when you are (can be the slogan?) We would even stalk and examine the target before the kill. Distract the targets own body guards to quicken the kill.
would need a ranger or two (they can track players right? if not then they might not be needed)
a few master CH with rancors or something else distracting.
riflemen (2 should work)...head shot would help bunches
TKA masters (2 should be fine)...for the knockdown and other kung-fu stuff
Heavy weapon peeps - to destroy the targets vehicle...and to wait in the bushes to jump the targets bodyguards.
1 combat medic for the area heal/poison thing
1 doc on standby to rez the falled.
dunno...might not see a profit at first-but it would seem like fun.Send me a Gmail if interested. In game's name is below (sa-as)
Keltrien
Tue Jan 25, 2005 8:03 am
#19
Vastar wrote:
octobe wrote:
Keltrien wrote:
Vastar wrote:
I'm surprised no one has mentioned real estate. I've made a few credits selling structures in prime locations.
I've turned a few deals and have something big in the works actually.
The base of my organization is my big party Groovefest, but I have also made a lot of money doing other people's weddings and birthdays. I made a few million designing an entertainment district for a city (it didn't get built, interguild politics).
One of the most unique ways I make money is by renting out my in-game email list. I have a list of 5,5000+ in-game names that is updated every 3 months. For 5Mcr, I send out an email to the entire list. I do it infrequently enough (no more than one a month) that I don't feel too bad about it being spam.Message Edited by Keltrien on 01-23-2005 09:27 PM
Neat idea!
That's evil.
I think it's only slightly evil. If I sent out tons of spam on a weekly basis, that'd be totally evil. As it is, one message a month (if that), is just a little evil.
Effective as hell though. When we do small events or parties, we can guarentee at least 40 people showing up just from the email list. With a small event, 40 extra people showing up makes a big difference.
Tinkergirl
Tue Jan 25, 2005 11:06 am
#20
Keltrien wrote:
I think it's only slightly evil. If I sent out tons of spam on a weekly basis, that'd be totally evil. As it is, one message a month (if that), is just a little evil.
Effective as hell though. When we do small events or parties, we can guarentee at least 40 people showing up just from the email list. With a small event, 40 extra people showing up makes a big difference.
You better have an opt-out policy.
Vastar
Tue Jan 25, 2005 7:33 pm
#21
Tinkergirl wrote:
Keltrien wrote:
I think it's only slightly evil. If I sent out tons of spam on a weekly basis, that'd be totally evil. As it is, one message a month (if that), is just a little evil.
Effective as hell though. When we do small events or parties, we can guarentee at least 40 people showing up just from the email list. With a small event, 40 extra people showing up makes a big difference.
You better have an opt-out policy.
/addignore?
Keltrien
Wed Jan 26, 2005 12:16 am
#22
Vastar wrote:
Tinkergirl wrote:
Keltrien wrote:
I think it's only slightly evil. If I sent out tons of spam on a weekly basis, that'd be totally evil. As it is, one message a month (if that), is just a little evil.
Effective as hell though. When we do small events or parties, we can guarentee at least 40 people showing up just from the email list. With a small event, 40 extra people showing up makes a big difference.
You better have an opt-out policy.
/addignore?
Most people who have a problem with it just ask me to take them off the list. It hasn't been a problem as of yet because I don't abuse it.
Keltrien
Wed Jan 26, 2005 1:26 am
#23
Tinkergirl wrote:
Keltrien wrote:
I think it's only slightly evil. If I sent out tons of spam on a weekly basis, that'd be totally evil. As it is, one message a month (if that), is just a little evil.
Effective as hell though. When we do small events or parties, we can guarentee at least 40 people showing up just from the email list. With a small event, 40 extra people showing up makes a big difference.
You better have an opt-out policy.
Actually, I do.
Bishop3560
Wed Jan 26, 2005 1:14 pm
#24
I'm a psychiatrist in the Mos Entha Medical Center, treating those who are traumatized by battle or Jedi who are victim's of bounty hunters.
IntoTheGarbage
Wed Jan 26, 2005 3:36 pm
#25
Bishop3560 wrote:
I'm a psychiatrist in the Mos Entha Medical Center, treating those who are traumatized by battle or Jedi who are victim's of bounty hunters.
"I see you have acute venator-phobia, with a touch of light saber envy."
Vastar
Wed Jan 26, 2005 5:33 pm
#26
Keltrien wrote:
Vastar wrote:
Tinkergirl wrote:
Keltrien wrote:
I think it's only slightly evil. If I sent out tons of spam on a weekly basis, that'd be totally evil. As it is, one message a month (if that), is just a little evil.
Effective as hell though. When we do small events or parties, we can guarentee at least 40 people showing up just from the email list. With a small event, 40 extra people showing up makes a big difference.
You better have an opt-out policy.
/addignore?
Most people who have a problem with it just ask me to take them off the list. It hasn't been a problem as of yet because I don't abuse it.
It's alright. I think my biggest concern is that the idea might fall into the wrong hands if it spreads.