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My own meditations on how to create and run a storefront that is worth browsing without being wanky. These are not official or enforceable.
1. Avoid the wikipedia list. Don't just CP links to real weapons name and all. At the very least think up your own name for things.
2. Avoid the greatest hits. If your storefront sells nothing but the very best equipment produced in NATO you have a problem.
3. Avoid one thousand senseless repetitions. If you have a fighter, you probably don't need another fighter. If you have a medium tank, likewise. You aren't the USA or the USSR. One system per role is enough.
4. Avoid the race to the top. If a few nations produce carriers that is cool. If EVERYONE produces carriers it's gonna get dumb.
5. Consider what others are selling. If others are already selling a Patton tank for example seriously consider BUYING it, not everyone needs a massive domestic industry. Sellers don't be stingy for stupid OOC reasons or impose crazy conditions either, only refuse a sale if there is a solid IC reasons to do so. This includes licensing production, assuming the order is big enough. Creative IC arrangements like joint projects or cloning are just as good.
6. Dare to be different. Not only were there a lot of different weapons in the 1950's, there were even more unbuilt projects. Don't be afraid to do a little research (cough wikipedia cough) and find something unique. It will help you standout from the crowd. If you are really stumped PM me... I might even respond!
7. Strive for consistency. If you are thinking of selling something, the first question you should ask is "is it logical, ICly, for me to be producing and selling Z alongside X and Y which I already sell?"
I repeat this is not a ruling or an official proclamation.
1. Avoid the wikipedia list. Don't just CP links to real weapons name and all. At the very least think up your own name for things.
2. Avoid the greatest hits. If your storefront sells nothing but the very best equipment produced in NATO you have a problem.
3. Avoid one thousand senseless repetitions. If you have a fighter, you probably don't need another fighter. If you have a medium tank, likewise. You aren't the USA or the USSR. One system per role is enough.
4. Avoid the race to the top. If a few nations produce carriers that is cool. If EVERYONE produces carriers it's gonna get dumb.
5. Consider what others are selling. If others are already selling a Patton tank for example seriously consider BUYING it, not everyone needs a massive domestic industry. Sellers don't be stingy for stupid OOC reasons or impose crazy conditions either, only refuse a sale if there is a solid IC reasons to do so. This includes licensing production, assuming the order is big enough. Creative IC arrangements like joint projects or cloning are just as good.
6. Dare to be different. Not only were there a lot of different weapons in the 1950's, there were even more unbuilt projects. Don't be afraid to do a little research (cough wikipedia cough) and find something unique. It will help you standout from the crowd. If you are really stumped PM me... I might even respond!
7. Strive for consistency. If you are thinking of selling something, the first question you should ask is "is it logical, ICly, for me to be producing and selling Z alongside X and Y which I already sell?"
I repeat this is not a ruling or an official proclamation.