E07: The Mailbag Episode

03/28/23 • 55 min

Game Economist Cast

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The mailbag has arrived with all the weirdness you'd expect;

Can we get a little bit about each of your backgrounds? We know that Chris' parents believe that Pokemon is the devil's creation, but what else is there?
What are some actual new models where play to earn can work?
How many swords do you own? Follow up:....why?
What examples of innovative or unique approaches to game economies have you seen in recent years?

Send us a text

The mailbag has arrived with all the weirdness you'd expect;

Can we get a little bit about each of your backgrounds? We know that Chris' parents believe that Pokemon is the devil's creation, but what else is there?
What are some actual new models where play to earn can work?
How many swords do you own? Follow up:....why?
What examples of innovative or unique approaches to game economies have you seen in recent years?

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Game Economist Cast - E07: The Mailbag Episode

Transcript

Chris00:00:00.147

I, I used to have a ton of swords, but it was all like mal ninja shit. It's just terrible quality. I still have a few because they're like Lord of the Rings and I love Lord of the Rings. I've kept those ones. I am considering in the new house, having a nice display for naci, which is like one of the big swords in the Lord of the Rings. But no, no plans to acquire any new swords,

Phil00:00:19.586

This is a weird thing w