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In [[Final Fantasy XI]], [ |
In [[Final Fantasy XI]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gil_%28Final_Fantasy%29 gil] (the currecy used throughout the [[Final Fantasy]] franchise) is constantly introduced into the game's economy through various activities. Conversely, a ''gilsink'' removes currency from the game's [[free market economy]]. Gilsinks are one of the few forces in the game that combats inflation. |
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The most prominent example of a gilsink would be a [[non-player character]] (NPC) such as a [[Chocobo]] operator. Human players pay the NPC for services. Since the operator is not a human player, it would never spend the money it receives, thus effectively removing money from the virtual economy. |
The most prominent example of a gilsink would be a [[non-player character]] (NPC) such as a [[Chocobo]] operator. Human players pay the NPC for services. Since the operator is not a human player, it would never spend the money it receives, thus effectively removing money from the virtual economy. |
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Revision as of 23:20, 13 September 2005
In Final Fantasy XI, gil (the currecy used throughout the Final Fantasy franchise) is constantly introduced into the game's economy through various activities. Conversely, a gilsink removes currency from the game's free market economy. Gilsinks are one of the few forces in the game that combats inflation.
The most prominent example of a gilsink would be a non-player character (NPC) such as a Chocobo operator. Human players pay the NPC for services. Since the operator is not a human player, it would never spend the money it receives, thus effectively removing money from the virtual economy.