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Thread: Why can't a Neutral trade with an Overt?
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Uaelremop
Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:01 am
#1
Is there some logical reason for this? I can see the logic behind a neurtal not being able to heal an overt because would would be quickly exploited, but how do trades effect anything? It only makes sense that a neutral should be able to trade with anyone. It can be very annoying. Anyone know the reason behind this limitation?
/Salute
BadgerSmaker
Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:06 am
#2
If you are covert in the same faction you can trade, but you get a TEF.
I always thougth it was a bit harsh though.
TAfirehawk
Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:09 am
#3
Any dealings with an OVERT means you are not covert/neutral....simple as that.
If somebody sees you make a trade in the back corner of a cantina with an OVERT, then how could you be viewed as neutral then?
I for one hope to never see this change.
Uaelremop
Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:26 am
#4
In my mind, the whole idea of being an opportunistic neutral merchant would be so you can trade with anyone :covert, overt , neutral.
/Salute
Leana_Txorana
Wed Dec 22, 2004 11:01 am
#5
In my mind, the whole idea of being an opportunistic neutral merchant would beyou can trade with anyone :covert, overt , neutral.
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Fade In: Imperial Troopers tracking the rebel spy. His weapons are out of power, his armor is in tatters, he is on food and running out of food.
Neutral Merchant : hey fellow traveller, aren't you part of the rebellion?
Rebel Traiter: (pant) yes and I am being chased by stormtroopers, can I buy a speeder from you?
Neutral Merchant: Sure, only 3000 credits. Better hurry they are just down the street heading this way.
Imperial Commander: Stop Rebel Scum. Darn, that neutral merchant sold the traitor a speeder, oh well wacky merchant. (gives noogie to merchant) You silly rascal, now we have to go back and tell Darth Vader that we failed his mission. Boy do I have egg on my face. Have a good day neutral merchant. /waves
sciguyCO
Wed Dec 22, 2004 12:25 pm
#6
Uaelremop wrote:
In my mind, the whole idea of being an opportunistic neutral merchant would be so you can trade with anyone :covert, overt , neutral.
I agree, but the neutral merchant should pay the price: if he/she trades with an overt {faction} player, he/she gets a TEF against {other faction}. So in Leana's example, the merchant could sell the rebel a speeder, but would immediately be attacked by the stormtroopers for helping a rebel spy.
I suspect that this isn't done due to complications or limitations of the TEF system. If you're a covertfaction member, a TEF probably just acts as a time-limited overt state. Since a neutral doesn't go overt, it might be tougher (and more prone to bugs) to set a faction-specific TEF.
Uaelremop
Wed Dec 22, 2004 12:34 pm
#7
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Fade In: Imperial Troopers tracking the rebel spy. His weapons are out of power, his armor is in tatters, he is on food and running out of food.
Neutral Merchant : hey fellow traveller, aren't you part of the rebellion?
Rebel Traiter: (pant) yes and I am being chased by stormtroopers, can I buy a speeder from you?
Neutral Merchant: Sure, only 3000 credits. Better hurry they are just down the street heading this way.
Imperial Commander: Stop Rebel Scum. Darn, that neutral merchant sold the traitor a speeder, oh well wacky merchant. (gives noogie to merchant) You silly rascal, now we have to go back and tell Darth Vader that we failed his mission. Boy do I have egg on my face. Have a good day neutral merchant. /waves
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OK...I can see that situation... howeverif an Imperial Colonel comes by and wants to buy a dress for his concubine, Im not sure what he'd do when I shrug and say, "I don't think it would be wise to trade with someone like you."
Perhaps all he can say is :
Imperial Colonel : "You silly rascal. Have a good day neutral merchant." /waves
=)
We can come up with RP examples for and against this rule all day. Let me clarify my question a bit... is there some sort of potential exploit with allowing neutrals to be able to trade with overts?
/Salute
Message Edited by Uaelremop on 12-22-2004 02:36 PM
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