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Let's Make Better Rpg Currencies

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https://youtu.be/VADntQSNMB4?si=VUw999G0yZ0x52IW

I'm curious what currency systems my fellow #ttrpg GMs have dreamt up when #worldbuilding.

It's always annoyed me how #dnd's gp/sp/cp currency resembles the USD system so much in the way it is used, despite the fact that IRL a single gold coin would be worth more than my car. Does #WotC think my backpack is worth $8k? That makes no sense to me.

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[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 12 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

“Credits”, which is gold IN SPAAAACE. The thing is, if you’re running a merchant campaign, currencies, jurisdictions, red tape, bribery, and smuggling can be fun. Otherwise maybe don’t even bother with money, the quest to findwhat you’re looking for is much more fun.

[–] Shkshkshk@dice.camp 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 points 1 month ago

I aim to please