(This is a low priority question lingering in my head for a long time. But this very long server outage is propelling me to ask it anyway. I searched the forums but didn't find if this idea has been discussed before, so posting a new thread)
Question: Is it okay to start a "trade thread" on the official forums?
Explanation: Though roleplaying remains the focus of Planeshift, trading is important as well. So far I've been doing trades in-game by setting up shops, participating in auctions, and impromptu meetings with prospective buyers. Some of those evolved into lasting relationships in Yliakum too. But when the server is down, all these opportunities are lost. I was thinking if it's okay to post a trade list, so prospective buyers can contact the sellers in-game and carry out the trade. My idea is that when preparing for weekend shops, I would like the buyers to have an idea of what is being sold or bought, ahead of time, so they can plan it well. This planning presumably will also involve their guild and buddies (and rivals too), and is expected to further promote roleplay and in-game interaction.
To further promote roleplay, such trade threads could be made exclusively IC too.
Do you think this idea is good or bad?
