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The Economy of Everquest

Posted by michael on from the no-minimum-wage dept.

Gr0und_zer0 writes: " A Cal State professor is currently conducting an economic survey of Everquest players which will be used to write a paper he plans to submit to an academic journal. It will be very interesting to see how this turns out and if it actually is published. Maybe we will learn the Everquest platinum to be favorable to some of those devalued third world currencys floating around. So much for living in reality, who needs the stock market these days, I'll invest in Everquest."

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  1. The survey would be worth reading... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    ...only if people stayed in character for the interview.

  2. Tuition prices by Gunnery+Sgt.+Hartman · · Score: 3, Funny

    So this is why tuition and fees keep going up. We have to fund some dipshit's attempt to look smart.

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  3. What are the economic prospects of an EQ player? by Lothar+0 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Find out

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  4. EQ paid me 1200 USD. by minus23 · · Score: 5, Funny

    After having 38 days played... (24hours times 38).. I was paid 1200 USD for my character about 9 months ago...
    That isn't a very good hourly wage if you break it down... you might be better off in the 3rd world country.

    (Damn 20 second reply rule has got to go)

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  5. Closed by mr100percent · · Score: 3, Funny

    The study is CLOSED, they got all the data they need.

    Whew! A few minutes after posting, too! The power of slashdot.

  6. Re:Oh dear... by JohnnyBolla · · Score: 2, Funny

    I'll save you 299.98 pages. They're really fucking big.

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  7. Re:well by osgeek · · Score: 3, Funny

    In the year 2018, all countries will move off various gold and government-issued currency standards.

    The Everquest platinum piece will be the new basis for the global economy.

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  8. .. by vbrtrmn · · Score: 1, Funny

    Excuse me, that's properly pronounced EverCrack.

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  9. Conclusions? Capitalism insights evil by CrazyJim0 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Dude 1, "Hey, I want to camp this golem, because it gets me more exp and lewt."

    Dude 2,"Lets share."

    Dude 1,"No way, I'm way higher level than you, and deserve more than you."

    Dude 2,"Dude 1, I so friggin hate you."

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  10. Ssh! by Greyfox · · Score: 3, Funny

    I bet the wheels are already turning at the IRS. How long before you have to claim Everquest stuff on your 1040?

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