Hi all, most MMORPG I playerd are based on killing and gathering stuff.
Can a MMOPG goes further than that?

I mean, compare to a RPG game (like FALLOUT 3) that basically lets you kill everything you want, steal from NPC or Barter,bargain, influence NPC'S.

I would love to see a MMORPG with a trading skill to influence other players and NPC like:

You want to buy some stuff, the other player in ask for a price for a specific item.

You want this item but for less money.

The other player could use his Barter skill to upgrade the price at the end of the transaction.

You can use your Barter skill to reduce the price at the end of the transaction.

Once both player clicked on TRADE Button, depending on who has a better barter roll will have more or less money fro the transaction.

This is just a role play example that I would like to see in a MMORPG.

Any comments welcome

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