Fresh Idea

[Wrentia]

So fresh, I', gonna type it before I think about it. :)

OK, in DAoC beta, they have a thing called Realm Points that is kinda like a fame rating. Since that can be a part of the karma system, I was thinking of ways OUTSIDE of normal play that could possibly increase your karma in some way. So How about this....

When a character reaches a certain level in a skill, he would be able to teach that skill to someone else. So Lets say Dyson has become a Master at reading/writing. He would then be able to teach young Rutherford the Brave how to read and write. But only up to say two/thirds of his own skill level. (there could even be a teaching skill so you can improve the ratio to 100%). Dyson could charge for his instructions to make a little pocket change. And like always, when you are taught a skill, only your potential for that skill has improved. You still have to use it to get better.

Anyway, another idea off the top of my head...

-Wrentia

[z_man93]

I really like this. Like you mentioned the teaching skill would improve and with it the amount retained by the student. This would make students seek-out more experienced teachers that would be able to offer more to them. And not only would a teacher need to develop the skill being taught but their teaching ability as well. And of course, the best way to learn a subject is to teach it, so when you teach something that base skill as well as your teaching skill might improve.

[Dyson]

I think this is a fantastic idea- good job, Wrentia!

[Kintoun]

Hmm this idea sure sounds similar to an idea I posted awhile ago... heh heh. I believe strongly in allowing other PC's to teach other PC's spells/skills. This not only aloows for better social interactions but also a way for people to start a business.

[Shinta]

It also allows newbies a chance to advance in (skill) levels more quickly than they would otherwise.

Balance-wise, the only complication I see is the fact that there would have to a rather significant investment of time to prevent more experienced characters from becoming ridiculously wealthy. For instance, take Sir Brightblade, a L45 knight who decides to become an educator.

Eager to learn from such a noble and experienced knight, prospective students line up around the block, some even falling into the moat in their haste. Brightblade charges 500 gold for a lesson that lasts, say, a minute. An hour later he has 30K gold pieces.

OTOH, having lessons last even nearly as long as they would IRL would make learning skills just as much anti-fun as real school. So some kind of balance must be struck....

[Kintoun]

Of course there needs to be some type of time investment in order for a PC to teach a PC. But not everyone will be lining up to just ONE person for training... And as in every economy the price will depend on supply and demand.

[BelDragos]

Prices would depend on suply, demand, and quality. I asked this question a few months ago but it got buried in the thread without getting answered.

[Kymeri mac An Iolar]

Nice idea Wrentia, I like the idea of being able to teach people.

[Rend]

Yes keeping the teaching a bit tedious will detract people from constantly doing it for money. Making it more of a master and disiple type idea. That will add a whole new aspect to learning arts. Such as the monk grand master taking on a worthy student to teach the advanced warrior arts. Sounds real fun to roleplay.

[UBIK]

my goddess has come up with a good idea

[Wrentia]

Wrentia beams a smile of pleasure at her High Priest, and decides to do something special....

"Who would you like on a stick?"

-Wrentia

[Kymeri mac An Iolar]

Sis, you are going to have a long list of people to put on sticks by the time we start this game.

[UBIK]

heh heh heh

[BelDragos]

Again I get ignored.....

[Rutherford The Brave]

hehe I'm gonna' lern how Ta Read

[Kintoun]

wow that was an awesome quote which is second only to the greatness of the movie it came from!

[BelDragos]

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[George]

BelDragos wrote:
>Again I get ignored.....

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There , there. Don't feel so bad. Not all the post we make get read or answered. Such is the way of the Message Board (tm). Besides, shouldn't an Elder God of Magic be a bit more patient?

George

[Kintoun]

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[BelDragos]

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(patiently waiting in the backgroung listening)