Crafter vs Adventurer

Virezon · 17th February 2009, 17:39

Im trying to hammer down some ideas on the economy but I'm going to need the assistance of our awesome community.

Yes, this even means you!

People who have played both a hardcore adventurer and a hardcore crafter will help me out the most, but everyone's opinion will be needed!

Now for the question.

In YOUR opinion (there is no right or wrong anwser here) who makes the most money in game....Crafters or Adventurers ?

For those of you who may need a push-start into the topic i'll give just a few quick things to think about.

Adventurer:
Makes money by killing mobs and PK's.
Finds loot off mobs and PK's.
Has to worry about being killed and loosing money.
The bigger the mob the fatter your wallet gets.

Crafter:
Makes money making stuff.
Makes money from your loss (you lost your sword due to PK).
Has to compete with other crafters.
The better your items the more customers you'll get.

So please let us know what you think.....or if you have any personal stories about a character you played in the past who was wealthy, and what route you took to get him/her there, please give us your opinions!

Irq · 17th February 2009, 18:14

I do not believe it's possible to give a real answer to the question.
It will very much depend on the game.

I think a dedicated crafter will make more money than the general adventure, but a dedicated adventurer will make more money than the general crafter too.
And that's how it should be in my opinion.

Valciar · 17th February 2009, 22:15

It depends how pathetic crafters are at defending themselves. If they end up sucking horrendously because of skillpoint caps, then every bloody bandit out there will see them as free money. And protection costs even more money.

Also you forgot to mention that Crafter's are in danger of getting looted and losing their stock and equipment too, as unless you've set yourself extremely well that people come to you, you will be travelling a lot to make the most profit.

Knowing Crow · 18th February 2009, 00:03

I accidentally selected "Crafter", but I meant "Flawed".

Neither, the real answer is the Hardcore Entrepreneur. Working as the middle-man connecting Crafters to Adventurers, they get the most gold. Buy the works of the crafters, and sell it to the adventurers.

Syl111 · 18th February 2009, 00:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knowing Crow

I accidentally selected "Crafter", but I meant "Flawed".

Neither, the real answer is the Hardcore Entrepreneur. Working as the middle-man connecting Crafters to Adventurers, they get the most gold. Buy the works of the crafters, and sell it to the adventurers.

What he said

Jonkar · 18th February 2009, 16:13

I'm undecided yet.

Coal · 18th February 2009, 17:31

If you believe there is no right or wrong answer then what value is there in your poll?

In games I've played I made about the same amount of money doing either. Crafting at times gave more burst cash, but adventuring was steady. Actually, in my experience adventuring probably was more. Craftin was too dependent on the market and then you have idiots who practically give their wares away which drives prices so low that it's not even worth it.

Nerathas · 18th February 2009, 18:03

My view on that is for the most average gamer it would be the adventurer.
The average gamer either is a mix of both adventurer and craftsmen.

Then again those really going hardcore for craftsmen usally make alot of money, wich is far higher then with the average adventurer or adventure/craftsmen mix.

So for the answer to your question i think its the "hardcore, smart" craftsmen that knows how to deal and play the economy.

November · 19th February 2009, 02:45

To my mind, a good crafter should have more money than a good adventurer, because he is closer to economy, he knows the prices, he have constant customers. So, as it was in all times, information is much more valuable than pure streingth.

Twighlight · 26th February 2009, 07:21

This is definitely game dependent. For me, the deciding factor is the value of the items obtained from NPCS.

If the adventurer is able to get items which are equal to or better than crafted ones with relative ease from NPCs, then they will probably make more money selling them. Thus, if crafters are able to make items which are equal to or better than what can be easily obtained from NPCs, then the crafter will make more money. I would love for the crafter to be able to make more money in this game.

I will also agree with the post above me to an extent. A good crafter is someone who is involved with the game's ecnomony, and therefore will be able to truly take advantage of it (even if that means buying items that are posted low, and selling for a profit).

Bigg · 26th February 2009, 07:32

Neither, the guy making the most money is the one who steals and scams it all out of both of them.

View Poll Results: Who makes the most money!
Hardcore Crafter	14	45.16%
Hardcore Adventurer	11	35.48%
This poll is flawed and I'm going to explain.....	6	19.35%
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17th February 2009, 17:39	#1 (permalink)
Virezon Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Richmond,VA Age: 34 Posts: 102 Rep Power: 2	Crafter vs Adventurer Im trying to hammer down some ideas on the economy but I'm going to need the assistance of our awesome community. Yes, this even means you! People who have played both a hardcore adventurer and a hardcore crafter will help me out the most, but everyone's opinion will be needed! Now for the question. In YOUR opinion (there is no right or wrong anwser here) who makes the most money in game....Crafters or Adventurers ? For those of you who may need a push-start into the topic i'll give just a few quick things to think about. Adventurer: Makes money by killing mobs and PK's. Finds loot off mobs and PK's. Has to worry about being killed and loosing money. The bigger the mob the fatter your wallet gets. Crafter: Makes money making stuff. Makes money from your loss (you lost your sword due to PK). Has to compete with other crafters. The better your items the more customers you'll get. So please let us know what you think.....or if you have any personal stories about a character you played in the past who was wealthy, and what route you took to get him/her there, please give us your opinions!

19th February 2009, 02:45	#9 (permalink)
November Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	To my mind, a good crafter should have more money than a good adventurer, because he is closer to economy, he knows the prices, he have constant customers. So, as it was in all times, information is much more valuable than pure streingth. __________________ I have spoken. Any comments?

17th February 2009, 18:14	#2 (permalink)
Irq Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 43 Rep Power: 2	I do not believe it's possible to give a real answer to the question. It will very much depend on the game. I think a dedicated crafter will make more money than the general adventure, but a dedicated adventurer will make more money than the general crafter too. And that's how it should be in my opinion.

17th February 2009, 22:15	#3 (permalink)
Valciar Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	It depends how pathetic crafters are at defending themselves. If they end up sucking horrendously because of skillpoint caps, then every bloody bandit out there will see them as free money. And protection costs even more money. Also you forgot to mention that Crafter's are in danger of getting looted and losing their stock and equipment too, as unless you've set yourself extremely well that people come to you, you will be travelling a lot to make the most profit.

18th February 2009, 00:03	#4 (permalink)
Knowing Crow Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 2	I accidentally selected "Crafter", but I meant "Flawed". Neither, the real answer is the Hardcore Entrepreneur. Working as the middle-man connecting Crafters to Adventurers, they get the most gold. Buy the works of the crafters, and sell it to the adventurers.

18th February 2009, 16:13	#6 (permalink)
Jonkar Member Join Date: May 2008 Age: 23 Posts: 397 Rep Power: 3	I'm undecided yet.

18th February 2009, 17:31	#7 (permalink)
Coal Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 2	If you believe there is no right or wrong answer then what value is there in your poll? In games I've played I made about the same amount of money doing either. Crafting at times gave more burst cash, but adventuring was steady. Actually, in my experience adventuring probably was more. Craftin was too dependent on the market and then you have idiots who practically give their wares away which drives prices so low that it's not even worth it.

18th February 2009, 18:03	#8 (permalink)
Nerathas Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Belgium Age: 25 Posts: 153 Rep Power: 2	My view on that is for the most average gamer it would be the adventurer. The average gamer either is a mix of both adventurer and craftsmen. Then again those really going hardcore for craftsmen usally make alot of money, wich is far higher then with the average adventurer or adventure/craftsmen mix. So for the answer to your question i think its the "hardcore, smart" craftsmen that knows how to deal and play the economy.

26th February 2009, 07:21	#10 (permalink)
Twighlight Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	This is definitely game dependent. For me, the deciding factor is the value of the items obtained from NPCS. If the adventurer is able to get items which are equal to or better than crafted ones with relative ease from NPCs, then they will probably make more money selling them. Thus, if crafters are able to make items which are equal to or better than what can be easily obtained from NPCs, then the crafter will make more money. I would love for the crafter to be able to make more money in this game. I will also agree with the post above me to an extent. A good crafter is someone who is involved with the game's ecnomony, and therefore will be able to truly take advantage of it (even if that means buying items that are posted low, and selling for a profit).

26th February 2009, 07:32	#11 (permalink)
Bigg Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United States Age: 30 Posts: 143 Rep Power: 2	Neither, the guy making the most money is the one who steals and scams it all out of both of them.