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{{Exemplar ToC|Player Versus Player}}
==Currency==
{{Related|:Category:PVP}}
''Main article: [[Currency]]''


'''Player Versus Player''' ('''PvP''') refers to any content where players compete against each other, as opposed to against the game's Non Player Characters. In AC, PvP usually refers to characters with the status of [[Player Killer]] or [[Player Killer Lite]], but may also refer other content such as [[Chess]].
The basic unit of currency in Dereth is the [[Pyreal]]. Most players prefer to use [[Trade Notes]] to save pack space. Trade notes range in denominations of 100 pyreals (I note) to 250,000 pyreals (MMD note). The MMD note is the standard currency when trading with other players and using [[Trade Bot]]s.


==Player Killer==
===Trade Currencies===
''Main Article: [[Player Killer]]''
''See also: [[Currency#Trade Currencies]]''


Introduced in [[Asheron's Call Beta|Beta]], Player Killers (PKs) may harm other PKs. When killed, PKs [[Death Penalty|lose Vitae and drop items]], and the killer will gain experience. PKs appear as a red blip on the [[Radar]].
Many forms of trade currency have come and gone as the economy (and [[Loot]] system) changes. Most of the trade currencies past and present have been treasure chest keys.
* Player Killers can take part in special content such as [[Land Control]] and the [[Water of Stasis Quest]].
* On the world of [[Darktide]], all characters are permanently set to PK Status.
* On the other worlds, Non Player Killers (NPKs) may switch between PK and NPK status by using special altars.


==Player Killer Lite==
===Alternative Currencies===
''Main Article: [[Player Killer Lite]]''
''See also: [[Currency#Alternative Currencies]]''


Introduced in [[Groundswell]], Player Killer Lite (PKL) status is similar to PK, but with less risks and rewards. PKLs may only harm other PKLs. When killed, PKLs do not lose vitae or drop items, and the killer will not gain experience. PKLs appear as a pink blip on the [[Radar]].
In addition to pyreals, trade notes and trade currencies, a number of different alternate currencies have been added since the Mhoire Coin was introduced in 2007. Dropped as [[Trophies]] or obtained as rewards from many high level [[Quests]], alt. currency is used to purchase many useful, and tradeable, items from [[NPCs#Alternate Currency|alt currency vendors]].
* On the world of [[Darktide]], characters may never enter PKL status.
* On the other worlds, NPKs may enter PKL status by entering the ''/pklite'' command. PKLs are reverted back to NPK status on death, on logging out and back in, or on use of an NPK altar.


==Olthoi Play==
Alternate currency itself, however, cannot be traded.
''Main Article: [[Olthoi Play]]''


Introduced in [[From Darkness, Light]], Olthoi Play is a system designed to allow players to jump right into the higher level Player vs. Player action without the need to spend vast amounts of time leveling and collecting gear. The downside is that Olthoi Play is highly restricted. Olthoi PKs appear as a red blip on the [[Radar]].
==Non-player character vendors==
* Olthoi may be created on all servers.
''Main article: [[NPCs]]''
* Olthoi are permanently set to Player Killer (red) status, regardless of server.
 
NPC vendors are found all over Dereth; there are Jewelers, Weaponsmiths, Armorers, Tailors, Healers and many more. Most vendors, especially in towns, can be distinguished by their [[Apron]].
 
In addition to their wares, most vendors sell the common denominations of [[Trade Notes]]. Each note has a 15% mark-up price but can be cashed free of charge.
 
[[File:Vendor Window Live.jpg|frame|Vendor window with an Aluvian blacksmith's inventory.|center]]
 
===Vendor rates===
''Main article: [[Buy and Sell Rates]]''
 
All vendors vary in their buy and sell rates. The rates are in percentages and represent the markup they sell goods for over the item's face value. They also pay some fraction of the face value when you sell items to them.
 
==Player character vendors==
===Secure Trade===
Secure Trade allows players to exchange items in a fair and organized manner without fear of theft. Trades can be initiated by double clicking a player or by dragging items to another player when the "Drag Item to Player Opens Trades" option has been enabled.
 
''For further information, see: [[Details of Secure Trade]]''
 
===The Marketplace===
''Main article: [[Marketplace]]''
 
====Trade bots====
''See also: [[Buff Bot]], [[Portal Bot]], [[Combat Macro]], [[Plugins]]''
 
Trade bots are automated player characters run by Decal scripting programs that allow them to sell their wares to other players via the Secure Trade panel. Trade Bots are most commonly found in the Marketplace. On Darktide, where tradebots would be killed if they operated in the marketplace, they instead operate safely from behind their housing barrier.
 
===The trade channel===
The global Trade chat channel is for advertising your items and arranging in-game trades with other players.
 
''For further information on chat channels, see: [[Chat Interface]]''
 
==Trade values by server==
* [[Darktide/Trade Values]]
* [[Frostfell/Trade Values]]
* [[Harvestgain/Trade Values]]
* [[Leafcull/Trade Values]]
* [[Morningthaw/Trade Values]]
* [[Solclaim/Trade Values]]
* [[Thistledown/Trade Values]]
* [[Verdantine/Trade Values]]
* [[Wintersebb/Trade Values]]
 
==Images==
Click image for full size.
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=4>
File:Teaser 200301 A.jpg|One of the trading rooms of the Marketplace
File:Secure Trade Live.jpg|A Secure Trade in progress
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[The Future of PvP]]
* [[Buy and Sell Rates]]
* [[PVP Changes]]
 
==Update history==
[[The Madness of Men]]
* The trade panel now remains open when your trading partner closes theirs. In addition, you will also receive the message "The trade has been canceled". This was added to prevent people from closing the window in the hope that their trading partner will accidentally hand them an item or drop an item on the ground.
[[Throne of Destiny]]
* Trade Initiation subpanel in the [[Social Systems Panel]] removed.


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Latest revision as of 18:19, 28 February 2025

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Currency

Main article: Currency

The basic unit of currency in Dereth is the Pyreal. Most players prefer to use Trade Notes to save pack space. Trade notes range in denominations of 100 pyreals (I note) to 250,000 pyreals (MMD note). The MMD note is the standard currency when trading with other players and using Trade Bots.

Trade Currencies

See also: Currency#Trade Currencies

Many forms of trade currency have come and gone as the economy (and Loot system) changes. Most of the trade currencies past and present have been treasure chest keys.

Alternative Currencies

See also: Currency#Alternative Currencies

In addition to pyreals, trade notes and trade currencies, a number of different alternate currencies have been added since the Mhoire Coin was introduced in 2007. Dropped as Trophies or obtained as rewards from many high level Quests, alt. currency is used to purchase many useful, and tradeable, items from alt currency vendors.

Alternate currency itself, however, cannot be traded.

Non-player character vendors

Main article: NPCs

NPC vendors are found all over Dereth; there are Jewelers, Weaponsmiths, Armorers, Tailors, Healers and many more. Most vendors, especially in towns, can be distinguished by their Apron.

In addition to their wares, most vendors sell the common denominations of Trade Notes. Each note has a 15% mark-up price but can be cashed free of charge.

Vendor window with an Aluvian blacksmith's inventory.

Vendor rates

Main article: Buy and Sell Rates

All vendors vary in their buy and sell rates. The rates are in percentages and represent the markup they sell goods for over the item's face value. They also pay some fraction of the face value when you sell items to them.

Player character vendors

Secure Trade

Secure Trade allows players to exchange items in a fair and organized manner without fear of theft. Trades can be initiated by double clicking a player or by dragging items to another player when the "Drag Item to Player Opens Trades" option has been enabled.

For further information, see: Details of Secure Trade

The Marketplace

Main article: Marketplace

Trade bots

See also: Buff Bot, Portal Bot, Combat Macro, Plugins

Trade bots are automated player characters run by Decal scripting programs that allow them to sell their wares to other players via the Secure Trade panel. Trade Bots are most commonly found in the Marketplace. On Darktide, where tradebots would be killed if they operated in the marketplace, they instead operate safely from behind their housing barrier.

The trade channel

The global Trade chat channel is for advertising your items and arranging in-game trades with other players.

For further information on chat channels, see: Chat Interface

Trade values by server

Images

Click image for full size.

See also

Update history

The Madness of Men

  • The trade panel now remains open when your trading partner closes theirs. In addition, you will also receive the message "The trade has been canceled". This was added to prevent people from closing the window in the hope that their trading partner will accidentally hand them an item or drop an item on the ground.

Throne of Destiny