FLP01 XDCD FLP01, current bond system is fine, the risk of players going bankrupt is normal (this differs from scammers of course).
How can you say that when players are getting scammed by clones. It's clearly not fine.
Also, I seem to remember you talking differently about bonds only not too long ago:
XDCD Bonds aren't a good option for new players, they are way too limited. For new players with assets of a few million its hardly worth it and currently too risky for new players in my opinion. They definitely need some extra work
XDCD Bonds just can't help a new player, you start with ~$5M? assets which means the bonds you could sell aren't going to help you much. Plus in my opinion the current state of bonds aren't very friendly to use for most players because of the set conditions and limitations.
XDCD Part of the problem is that to get 5B from bonds you would be required to have assets worth 2.5B and be positieve you will have the 5B in full to return it after ~52 turns (partial payments is not an option). If you can't pay the bond back in time you can't issue new bonds either, because you have an unpaid bond or because you're over your limit.
XDCD Bonds are always 'risky' and without much collateral, thus more expensive for the company/country issuing them. - Part of the reason why loans and banks would be a great addition.
So what is it then?
I think that the bond system definitely needs changing, especially when people are whining about 'how the game isn't the same it used to be' and that it's 'not friendly to new players' Come on
Pretty sure I clearly state in every one of those messages that I think bonds aren't great options for new players. Much like in the real world where you won't see many (if any) small firms issuing bonds. Bonds are always limited and are barely comparable to a bank loan.
A bank is a completely different system and could be used in addition to bonds but never replace them. However, a central bank issuing bonds as you suggest is complete nonsense.
People will always be able to scam in some form or another using bonds or loans. IRL you would have a legal system dealing with this, here we have admins - this is the reason I reported the scam, not to 'complain' about bonds.
FLP01 First time I've ever down-voted someone too. Shame
I would appreciate if you took the time to read before making negative remarks next time. |