Quote Originally Posted by Wolfie View Post
The parameters of the system I'm claiming is better is one that's identical to this one, except purchases and sales are done through a single NPC, in a single zone.

Would you like to list some of the benefits of this system that a one NPC model doesn't have and couldn't be replicated with it?

Sure, just a few:

-The current system allows the opportunity to sell additional items to the buyer. Example: Buyer is looking for a Potion. He searches and finds cheapest retainer. Visiting that retainer, he also sees that retainer is selling a weapon that would be beneficial to him. So now, instead of just buying one item, he buys two.

-The current system adds an aspect for roleplay.

-The current system discourages exploitation and manipulation of the market.

I'm not going to pretend that I'm going to convince you to change your mind... it's quite obvious your opinion differs. BUT, the point is that you cannot make the claim that your idea is objectively better, because that would require that it would be better in all ways for everyone... and that just isn't the case. It's a subjective topic.