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WoW: Forever Beta: Mysterious Merchant and Pricey Buff
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Hey everyone, been following the World of Warcraft: Forever beta closely and there's an interesting development to discuss regarding the game's economy. Players recently uncovered a mysterious black market goblin merchant in a new zone who sells some incredibly pricey crafting materials like Fel Crystal and Stranglevine, alongside an outrageous 15-day mounted movement speed buff for 150 gold. It seems like Blizzard is experimenting with ways to manage the in-game economy, potentially to prevent extreme auction house inflation, especially with professions getting a significant revamp and the game having a permanent level 60 cap. Honestly, that 150 gold for a temporary speed buff feels steep, but it certainly offers a unique way for very wealthy players to gain a minor convenience. Overall, it's an intriguing design choice to ensure economic stability and longevity for a game meant to last indefinitely without new expansions.
Hey everyone, been following the World of Warcraft: Forever beta closely and there's an interesting development to discuss regarding the game's economy. Players recently uncovered a mysterious black market goblin merchant in a new zone who sells some incredibly pricey crafting materials like Fel Crystal and Stranglevine, alongside an outrageous 15-day mounted movement speed buff for 150 gold. It seems like Blizzard is experimenting with ways to manage the in-game economy, potentially to prevent extreme auction house inflation, especially with professions getting a significant revamp and the game having a permanent level 60 cap. Honestly, that 150 gold for a temporary speed buff feels steep, but it certainly offers a unique way for very wealthy players to gain a minor convenience. Overall, it's an intriguing design choice to ensure economic stability and longevity for a game meant to last indefinitely without new expansions.