Local markets are definatly needed.
It would also be a great idea to spread different kind of ressources around the world,ar at least,make them very rare in one part of the world,and very common in another.
This will motivate traders even more,and a villages would have to send out shinobi to help deliver goods to another village,so they arent stolen on the way there.
Not a fan of,,click here and the item you want to buy magically appears in your inventory''.
They should have to be transported from village to village,this gives bandits something to do,but also fellow shinobi,who can defend you on the way to the village.
Could also be a nice way for mercenarys to make money,if its too risky for everyone else.
Roads could be blocked and gates could be closed,because of a war for example,and this would have a direct impact on the economy.
Its also more fun to actually get to know the merchants,instead of simply going to a auction house,like in many other mmo,s.
Even if its,,just''a local auction house.
It keeps the game more social,since you will get to know the people you trade with.
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