Economic nodes
Economic nodes are focused on trade and merchants.[2]
If playing the game of supply and demand is something you enjoy, the Economic Node Type is one you’ll want to find citizenship in. Whether it’s trading goods across land and sea, hoarding the income you make, or purchasing whatever you fancy, Economic Nodes provide a plethora of ways for players in Ashes of Creation to grow their fortune, build their reputation, and attain rare goods or fame. During the Expedition stage of this Node, players will encounter merchants looking for the help of brave adventurers and curious artisans. If you choose to aid them, the once-small Expedition could grow into a sprawling Metropolis with rare items from lands afar![1]
Economic nodes that have reached the metropolis stage unlock the linked economy superpower. Economic nodes with this superpower share their Auction house listings with all others.[1]
- Up to two economic metropolises may be linked in this manner.[3]
- Metropolis level economic nodes enable worldwide sale prices for auction houses across Verra.[1]
- Items listed in one linked economic node can be bid on from any other linked economic node.[1]
- Linked economies also connect the economic metropolis and its vassal economic nodes.[1]
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Economic Nodes that have reached the Metropolis Stage unlock the Superpower “Linked Economy”. Any Economic Node with this Superpower unlocked shares Auction House listings with all the others, meaning that the items listed in one Linked Economy Node can be bid on from any other Linked Economy Node. Linked Economies also connect a Metropolis and any Vassal Economic Nodes belonging to that Metropolis.[1]
The Linked Economy Superpower has the potential to create a massive market that spans the world. This will allow players to attain and sell goods with ease, providing those who have access to these Economic Nodes a faster path to fortune in the lands of Ashes of Creation.[1]
Government
Economic node mayors are elected via a blind-bid auction where the citizen bidding the most money wins.[4][5][6][7] This is a gold sink.[8]
- The developers are in favor of a public accounting of campaign funds and contributions for mayoral candidates.[9]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Know Your Nodes: Economic Node Type.
- ↑ Blog - Know Your Nodes - The Basics.
- ↑
- ↑ Blog: Development Update with Village Node.
- ↑ Livestream, August 31, 2023 (24:54).
- ↑ Interview, July 19, 2020 (26:54).
- ↑ Node series part II – the Metropolis.
- ↑ Livestream, October 31, 2023 (1:35:22).
- ↑ Livestream, November 19, 2021 (51:56).