Suggestion - Krypt and increasing its value

[vol5]

Assurance

I have read the README.md

Summary

Summary: The value of Krypt should increase via utility. The currency does not have much value to the player atm, and could use pollination across other game systems.

[Taco Jim Unlocks] Jim could ask for 1-5 Krypt to unlock a specific slot or even 50-500 Krypt to purchase a gun. Not making the entire systems revolve around Krypt but, a few of the guns would be interesting along with normal cash.

Reason

There has been a reduction of engagement with the activity due to many people not seeing the purpose of getting the currency if it does hold enough value for them to acquire it. I feel with the adjustment mentioned above or something similar, it would be a good step to remove that sentiment and provide more value to the new game mechanic.

• Prevents dannies from buying at Jim
• Adds layers to multiple systems
• Gives value to the new currency
• Creates more engagement with activities that give it

[coalaura]

Increasing the usability of Krypt sounds cool.

The idea behind jim is to provide guns up to a certain level for every player without locking it behind increasingly more difficult doors. Thats what gun running is for, jim is not meant to be a second gun running. Jim is supposed to be open for everyone who knows he exists, with the level of difficulty that he is at right now. So no, Krypt will not be used for the taco truck

[ImArteria]

Maybe like a "black market" ped somewhere that can use Krypt to purchase some things that are usually obtainable but for a higher cost. I.e maybe decryption keys which could be used for robberies and would help turn a profit.

This could also set up something down the line if we were ever to have a black market for some item. If I had to think of a list maybe like Decryption Keys Thermite Certain Parts Drug Parts down the line, etc

This would be actually be harder than crafting them because you have to do illegal activity with the potential of PD getting involved versus grinding.

I do agree Krypt does need another purpose because people have stopped boosting.

Or alternatively could just act as another currency at certain shops? Maybe like Pets and items at the gun store could be bought with Krypt?

[CloudTheWolf]

would be cool to have some other items such as Chips, Raspberries etc available on the black market (With a high price such as 5000+)

[vol5]

@ImArteria and @CloudTheWolf mention some great points that fit the idea of a black market vendor.

When Arteria says things like "you have to do illegal activity with the potential of cop's getting involved" shows it desperately needs value. IMO the goal now, should be to slowly place Krypt as the main criminal currency in the economy. Ben made it difficult to acquire. I think it's a good ground floor for a black market vendor that they both mentioned.

Item ideas can vary how you like. For me the structure would matter most. To retain player engagement long term. Utilize the same system Jim has. @coalaura did an outstanding job designing and creating that system. It's a great fit. Could be a different ped and loot pool. All purchases made in Krypt and have the unlocks be more difficult.. That layer of depth is a nice place to start for giving Krypt value I feel.