Lost Essence - A cure to a lot of problems

I wanted to share an idea that could address several ongoing issues in our game and add some exciting new dimensions to our gameplay. After considering the current state of the economy and player engagement, I believe introducing a secondary currency called "Lost Essence" could be a game-changer. Here's how I think it could benefit us all:

1. Addressing Worthless Items

Current Issue: Most items have become essentially worthless due to the overabundance of gold and lack of meaningful value for items.

Solution: Lost Essence would give these items new value. By introducing a system where Lost Artifacts MUST be repaired using Lost Essence, the value of these items will increase. This means that items currently sitting unused in our banks could become valuable again, and new items will have a purpose beyond just collecting dust.

2. Combating Gold Hyperinflation

Current Issue: Gold is hyperinflated, leading to an inefficient currency system where gold mostly circulates among a few players, creating imbalance.

Solution: Lost Essence would be obtainable through multiple methods, including purchasing from NPCs. Setting a ceiling on its price will effectively create a gold sink, removing excess gold from the game. This will help stabilize the economy and make gold a more meaningful resource.

3. Balancing AFKing/Macroing

Current Issue: AFKing and macroing are apart of our ecosystem, but things can be done to balance this without pissing off any particular segment of the player base too bad.

Solution: Incorporating Lost Essence as a requirement for certain activities would encourage more active participation. Players would need to engage in daily events or actively farm Lost Essence, reducing the appeal of automated processes. This would make manual play more rewarding and fair. Requiring Lost Essence for repair of lost artifacts makes participation in the market, or at least one more step, a must.

4. Enhancing Game Lore and Depth

Lore Integration: The concept of Lost Essence ties beautifully into our Faldon's lore. Imagine a lost epoch filled with powerful artifacts and ancient magic, destroyed by an apocalyptic event. Lost Essence could be the mystical energy remaining from that era, required to unlock and utilize these artifacts. This would add depth and make our Faldon's history more engaging and immersive.

5. How Lost Essence Would Work

Obtaining Lost Essence:

• Burning Lost Artifacts: Convert these items into Lost Essence through an NPC or special process.

• Purchasing from NPCs: Buy Lost Essence with gold, creating a gold sink and stabilizing gold as currency.

• Daily Events: Participate in engaging daily activities to earn Lost Essence and experience.

• Player-to-Player Trading: Livens up the market and allows more participants, High level players don't want junk items from noobs, but they may want Lost Essence so they can keep doing their thing.

Using Lost Essence:

• Repair and Equip Lost Artifacts

• Upgrade Spells and Skills

• Lock in Skill Titles

• Reset Stats

• Access Premium Content

• Feed Upper-Tier Pets