Quote Originally Posted by Grit View Post
I thought the same thing at first.

On topic... No economic system will ever be more functional than an Auction House. It's just not possible. People will always complain about the retainer system... and for good reason.

However, if SE had taken the time to develop some real aesthetic value for the wards, along with numerous other features.. I think the player base would have been more accepting.
Like player quests? I remember when I was reading about Huxley they mentioned something like that for the game. Pretty much put a bulletin out with your Retainer and you can make your own story if you like ''My cat is missing but she loves the smell of marmot pelts please assist me and I will reward you with X amount of GIL!''. Similar to the retainer can buy things. But you don't need the item or X amount of the item to buy it just need to know the full name (similar to how players in WoW show off their gear) Plus if it is in quest format it will seem idk more fun? Things always seem more fun with a story. it will also be good for the RP community.