RPM economy

Servanous · 07-04-2015, 08:20 AM

So we are looking at a situation in which food is ridiculously cheap (one token can get you an all-day buffet pass in most cities). Basic housing can be paid for in a year or less if someone is really dedicated. Wood and lamp oil would be pretty inexpensive as well but someone might be saving up for several days to buy a shirt.

Only the most lazy or disabled people would not be able to work to sustain themselves since it takes no skill to be a willing sacrifice, only the willingness to take pain for a few seconds (-3 to DX, IQ and skills for the next turn). Oh yes and affordable health care with eternal youth, nice perks there. These are the benefits that even the poorest citizens can afford if they have a work ethic. The rich would live fantastic lives with enchantments for every conceivable comfort and pleasure. The surest way to tell who was rich (or extravagant) would be to see how many sets of clothes and shoes they have and the quality of these possessions. The very rich would also have large houses with a lot of enchantments for amenities. Speaking of enchantments, since enchanted items are so important to a magical society what would it take to be an enchanter?

07-04-2015, 08:20 AM	#10
Servanous Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston	Summary of RPM economy So we are looking at a situation in which food is ridiculously cheap (one token can get you an all-day buffet pass in most cities). Basic housing can be paid for in a year or less if someone is really dedicated. Wood and lamp oil would be pretty inexpensive as well but someone might be saving up for several days to buy a shirt. Only the most lazy or disabled people would not be able to work to sustain themselves since it takes no skill to be a willing sacrifice, only the willingness to take pain for a few seconds (-3 to DX, IQ and skills for the next turn). Oh yes and affordable health care with eternal youth, nice perks there. These are the benefits that even the poorest citizens can afford if they have a work ethic. The rich would live fantastic lives with enchantments for every conceivable comfort and pleasure. The surest way to tell who was rich (or extravagant) would be to see how many sets of clothes and shoes they have and the quality of these possessions. The very rich would also have large houses with a lot of enchantments for amenities. Speaking of enchantments, since enchanted items are so important to a magical society what would it take to be an enchanter?