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Gameplay => General Discussion => Topic started by: Lollo on July 08, 2010, 07:41:41 am

Title: Gambling
Post by: Lollo on July 08, 2010, 07:41:41 am

The idea of having gambling in this game occured to me.  There would be no actual in game physical effect but there could be some sort of council that would take bets on some sort of event like
-duel
-arena fighting
-other things

then using odds like a horse racetrack they would return the money.  Of course there would have to be public interest which is why this topic exists.  Ideas? Comments?

Title: Re: Gambling
Post by: Illysia on July 08, 2010, 07:57:31 am

Eurac ran the House of Games and more or less took on the gambling side of things. Aside from friends getting together and gambling over dice in private games.

Title: Re: Gambling
Post by: Lollo on July 08, 2010, 08:04:24 am

is that still active?

Title: Re: Gambling
Post by: Illysia on July 08, 2010, 08:50:06 am

Not that I know of. If it isn't it's not as active as it used to be, but I do still see Eurac from time to time.

Title: Re: Gambling
Post by: novacadian on July 08, 2010, 09:02:14 am

It seems no game mechanics are required for gambling to exists. The /roll command gives one fair and open dice. Bets could be taken or made between any characters and pay off made. New code or objects do not seem to be required.

Your idea sounds like a great RP aspect for the Crown and other such title fights.  :thumbup:

- Nova

P.S. Of course you would need a deep pocket to cover the bets.  ;)

Title: Re: Gambling
Post by: LigH on July 08, 2010, 09:32:59 am

I think one of Eurac's earlier colleagues - Azeral - took over the activities in the House of Games (http://www.hydlaaplaza.com/smf/index.php?topic=30994.0) (at least for some time). But not sure how much they are still present.

Title: Re: Gambling
Post by: Lollo on July 08, 2010, 04:39:21 pm

Yeah I was thinking that it would be a blast to get involved with because its based solely on rp and can still make you money.  As a newer player its nice cuz it also doesnt require stats

Title: Re: Gambling
Post by: Rigwyn on July 08, 2010, 05:00:38 pm

Kaisa was a gambler. She carried around a deck of cards for a game called "Crystal Facets".

This was a game that the player invented using a series of books - one per card .. actually, I think maps were used instead so that the cards could have pictures ... not a clear recollection.. anyhow, much can be done with a little creativity.

Title: Re: Gambling
Post by: Eurac Hog on July 08, 2010, 06:58:19 pm

Who is this Lollo trying to muscle in on the House of Games turf? :)

Title: Re: Gambling
Post by: Geoni on July 08, 2010, 10:05:29 pm

Eurac and Azeral did things for the house of games for a while until hardly anybody was gambling anymore due to the low player count.

Would like to see some gambling revival.

Title: Re: Gambling
Post by: Lollo on July 08, 2010, 11:31:09 pm

haha. Im new to the game but i was thinking.  No matter where you are, if there is a competition, then there should be gambling.  :D
Eurac. do u still do anything with it?

Title: Re: Gambling
Post by: Vakachehk on July 09, 2010, 08:22:48 am

Is Gambling still against the Octarchy law?

Title: Re: Gambling
Post by: LigH on July 09, 2010, 08:27:40 am

Eurac still in busines? You may bet on it... uhm... ;) -- Give us another Hydlaa Draw, Eurac!

And against the law? Uhm ... in contrast to Darven, Eurac will have a license, right?

Title: Re: Gambling
Post by: Illysia on July 09, 2010, 09:19:31 am

Gambling is not against the law I'm sure, but extortion is. If not it should be.

Title: Re: Gambling
Post by: Vakachehk on July 09, 2010, 09:58:40 am

Oh kool that it isn't against the law. Eurac your hired for the Irka Festival, and any other events or future events organised by KIC!

Title: Re: Gambling
Post by: Geoni on July 09, 2010, 10:05:08 am

I miss Azeral's magical item storing beard.  :'(