ArtfulBadger Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 I was wondering about the possibility of constructing a sort of inn or general store on a frontier moon. Obviously, such a thing is possible, but would it be profitable? I don’t have the game, so I don’t know that much about what systems will be in place. If there is a food/rest system, like in Minecraft (for example), an inn could be possible. Allowing people to park ships and sleep/eat/heals for a short period could be very useful. It could also serve as a dropoff or meetup point. I know I saw discussion of a sort of taxi service for newbies to get off the starting world. You could have a system where taxi pilots bring players to the frontier, where various pilots or organizations seeking crew or members could recruit them. A general store could be very profitable or completely useless depending upon the game’s systems. If market goods are all physical and require pickup like in EVE, a store close to major mining locations with useful common equipment would (I imagine) turn a nice profit. However, if items can be transferred from anywhere to anywhere, it would be useless. These are just a few ideas I had. I’m intrigued by the idea of service jobs in DU, and I hope that’s possible in the game. I plan to get the subscriber pack soon and start in the alpha. Side note: does anyone know how to fix the Xsolla “your transaction could not be completed at this time” error when using a debit card? Ever_green 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirJohn85 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Welcome to the forum. Once we know how and what kind of food / buff system exists, you can probably plan better. I assume you can't set up npc working there. So the servicing and creating the menu card will come from yourself. Otherwise, I only see the setting up of the mentioned markets, but this seems very impersonal to me. Much will probably come down to how trustworthy you are and what a general reputation you have. One of my long-term goals for Dual Universe is to visit every bar / pub / tavern / etc. that exist in all solar systems. Problems with payments or similar should be sent directly to Novaquark support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethys Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 38 minutes ago, SirJohn85 said: One of my long-term goals for Dual Universe is to visit every bar / pub / tavern / etc. that exist in all solar systems. +1. Will accompany you while drinking in VC @ArtfulBadger ofc you can Set up such an outpost. Make sure you can Defender it though If it isn't located in a safezone. You're need lots of ppl for such a thing: - Security - builders - miners - truckers for stuff - taxi drivers for ppl - ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Add pole dancers and cheap liquor. U will b profitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taisen Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 @ArtfulBadger I like the idea. If NQ setup a rent system with automated payments (game money), that would create a housing market. If non-payment occurs, the unit becomes locked/ not yours. Large Corps would be banks. They sublet units to solo/ small groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreVamore Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 17 minutes ago, Taisen said: @ArtfulBadger I like the idea. If NQ setup a rent system with automated payments (game money), that would create a housing market. If non-payment occurs, the unit becomes locked/ not yours. Large Corps would be banks. They sublet units to solo/ small groups. Pretty sure thats what lua will be for.... Taisen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taisen Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I didn't realize we could use Lua to take money out of other players accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreVamore Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Taisen said: I didn't realize we could use Lua to take money out of other players accounts. Of course u can. Thats called the rental market.... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethys Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 It's not so much lua but more RDMS. Set ownership, ask money per month, other party agrees. Boom. Way easier and more consistent with mechanics Du wants to offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Immortal Ranger Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 As others have said, its 100% possible. And who knows, A town, city, micro nation or empire could possibly be forged from that one small inn on a distant moon. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taisen Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 That is very exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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