Put an AH!

[MistyMew]

I'm betting they keep the markets until 2.0 and then revamp the whole thing to a desirable system. What that system will be is largely dependant on what people talk about on the forums

agreed.

i respect the fact that some like the wards, and you cant deny the new team has improved them by leaps and bounds. at least it is possible to find something in a few min. before it took hours.....literally @@.

i think they have done all they can with the current restrictions from the "old team design" we will have to wait for 2.0 to really see a huge revamp, i do believe we will see it.

persoanlly do i like the wards?....somewhat
do i think its as smooth to use as an ah?.....no
do i want an ah......hmmmm well, yea i do.
will i freak out if they are not added?....nope

would i freak out if mail isnt added?....yup
lol

[ToxicFox]

I would like to see the AH from FFXI return but maybe make it so you can't AH stuff like materia. It it isn't broken don't fix it.

[NoctisUmbra]

I would like to see the AH from FFXI return but maybe make it so you can't AH stuff like materia. It it isn't broken don't fix it.

Except MW is not a fix for AH. It is a new idea, with various pros of its own - particularly for the seller.

The change we are getting with 1.20 strikes an agreeable balance allowing for an AH-like speedy purchasing experience for the buyer, whilst maintaining the unique flavor the Wards bring. Both parties can be happy with this.

What really needs to be fixed as soon as possible, and was addressed that it would be done by 1.20b if I recall correctly, is the ability to see the quality and melds on items for sale directly through search and even search for specific qualities ourselves.

[ToxicFox]

Except MW is not a fix for AH. It is a new idea, with various pros of its own - particularly for the seller.

The change we are getting with 1.20 strikes an agreeable balance allowing for an AH-like speedy purchasing experience for the buyer, whilst maintaining the unique flavor the Wards bring. Both parties can be happy with this.

What really needs to be fixed as soon as possible, and was addressed that it would be done by 1.20b if I recall correctly, is the ability to see the quality and melds on items for sale directly through search and even search for specific qualities ourselves.

Of course its a new idea and its a good one. I remember them saying a long time ago that they would add a AH if the wards didn't work out. Trying to make the two mix isn't a great idea however having both could work out.

Off topic: Do you really want to strike up another debate?

[NoctisUmbra]

Of course its a new idea and its a good one. I remember them saying a long time ago that they would add a AH if the wards didn't work out. Trying to make the two mix isn't a great idea however having both could work out.

Off topic: Do you really want to strike up another debate?

I'm not trying to spark anything lol. Don't take my replying to you personally, I read and reply to many posts.

As for your point, having both separately would be redundant and not productive in any way. AH is pure seller convenience and thus all people would rather buy from AH - making MW obsolete.

What they have with 1.20 and the surcharge is a very good solution in my opinion. The only downside to a traditional AH from a buyer's perspective is the surcharge - which honestly is a very reasonable addition for the convenience and to keep the actual market wards zoning relevant.

It's a good compromise.

To re-iterate, the real issue that needs fixing here is the detailin which we can search and view search results.

[ToxicFox]

I'm not trying to spark anything lol. Don't take my replying to you personally, I read and reply to many posts.

As for your point, having both separately would be redundant and not productive in any way. AH is pure seller convenience and thus all people would rather buy from AH - making MW obsolete.

What they have with 1.20 and the surcharge is a very good solution in my opinion. The only downside to a traditional AH from a buyer's perspective is the surcharge - which honestly is a very reasonable addition for the convenience and to keep the actual market wards zoning relevant.

It's a good compromise.

To re-iterate, the real issue that needs fixing here is the detailin which we can search and view search results.

Idk it feels like they sometimes take a dead idea and try to make it work instead of just using something that already works. No one can say for sure if the new patch is a hit or a miss but we'll find out soon. I'm just hoping I can view the history of a item from my retainer that way its easier to sell items. I've been holding off on selling stuff cause its a pain to track down the prices. Would be nice if the search was based on items instead of rows too. I hope that is what they did.

Hehe had fun in our last debate. This time though there isn't much point in it since so much is unknown.

[Nakiamiie]

Of course its a new idea and its a good one. I remember them saying a long time ago that they would add a AH if the wards didn't work out. Trying to make the two mix isn't a great idea however having both could work out.

Off topic: Do you really want to strike up another debate?

I'm sorry, but I too feel like the comprise of having market wards with direct selling is the way to go. Obviously, there is tweaking to be done, but we can get the best of the two worlds with that compromise.

[Babydoll]

I agree with op. Just make a simplified AH and be done with it..

[Dawiichan]

I still stand with my thought on Market Wards. In all honestly I don't believe they can be used as a way of selling things for the whole server economy. I think they would work best for something smaller, maybe something like a Free Company Market where you can offer crafting services and such.