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Event Idea - The Eorzean Flea Market - Steel Wolf - 05-03-2015

Requisite "If this thread is in the wrong forum please relocate it" primer.

Okay, so I been thinking (a dangerous pastime, I know)...we've got lots of drinking-style events. GOBS of "hang out" RP events. Fair amount of combat-related events...but the crafters don't seem to get a whole lotta lovin', especially in an RP space.

So what I was thinking is...how interested would people be in a flea market event?

When I say flea market, I mean legitimate--crafted outfits, weapons, furniture for in-game gil sale, done in-character entirely. Buyers and sellers would all have to be willing to haggle within reason for prices, and wares would have to be ready on-site and ready for instant sale. That means no IOUs or no "Wait here while I get the mats" trades.

I'm open to ideas, suggestions, thoughts, yeas, nays or other relevant responses.

RE: Event Idea - The Eorzean Flea Market - LiadansWhisper - 05-03-2015

That does sound like fun.  Where did you have in mind to have it?

RE: Event Idea - The Eorzean Flea Market - Steel Wolf - 05-03-2015

I'm...not entirely sure. The best place I could think up off the top of my head would be the large round area near the docks and the Rogue's Guild door at Limsa Lominsa--large enough area for people to maneuver around while being enough out of the way of standard traffic through the Aetheryte Plaza and Hawker's Alley.

RE: Event Idea - The Eorzean Flea Market - Cliodhna Eoghan - 05-03-2015

clio's a shopper but i never get to rp it out, do this and i'll totes show up! (loots of nq gear for glamours....hint hint)

RE: Event Idea - The Eorzean Flea Market - Aris - 05-03-2015

I'm not sure if I'd be able to participate at first as I'm still pretty nervous and hoping to build up to big events Blush, but if it would be a regular thing I'd definitely be interested in the future Smile

My character Nara works at a smithy, and would be interested in selling her wares and getting her brand out there. OOCly, hopefully it would be a way to find some long term RP and jobs.

So yep, 100% behind this! It would be a nice, different, environment to socialise in as well. Could also have people street performing if they wanted to, or fortune tellers with their own stall, and that sort of thing?

RE: Event Idea - The Eorzean Flea Market - Kitty Wizard - 05-03-2015

I love this idea, Wolf! I'm certainly a 'yea' over here! *Waggles arms*
I also second the idea of making this a regular occurrence, if others can fit it in between schedules.

Having said that~ my character isn't really a craftswoman, but I would very much like to participate - events such as balls and what-have-you *Throws sparkles for lazy description* are totally attractive and fantastic to my mind, but not so suitable for my lady... yet. :ninja: This sort of atmosphere is much more her style, and fancy.

Mm... Perhaps I'll harvest some botanical goods and sell those as sort of holistic remedies... at low, low, competitive prices! ;3

RE: Event Idea - The Eorzean Flea Market - Aduu Avagnar - 05-03-2015

tempting......

RE: Event Idea - The Eorzean Flea Market - Meena - 05-03-2015

I ran one a while ago - but you'll be needing people to sign up as crafters and such. Reach out to FC's and trading company linkshells.

waiting for signups is the hard part.

RE: Event Idea - The Eorzean Flea Market - ChewableMorphine - 05-03-2015

I'd probably peddle untradable dyes. I'd be into it.

RE: Event Idea - The Eorzean Flea Market - Steel Wolf - 05-03-2015

(05-03-2015, 04:05 PM)Aris Wrote: I'm not sure if I'd be able to participate at first as I'm still pretty nervous and hoping to build up to big events Blush, but if it would be a regular thing I'd definitely be interested in the future Smile

My character Nara works at a smithy, and would be interested in selling her wares and getting her brand out there. OOCly, hopefully it would be a way to find some long term RP and jobs.

So yep, 100% behind this! It would be a nice, different, environment to socialise in as well. Could also have people street performing if they wanted to, or fortune tellers with their own stall, and that sort of thing?

...ooooo, I LIKE that idea of the fortune tellers having a stall and stuff. There's more than a few RP'ers who are already working the Tarot angle with the Astrologian...great idea, Aris! Big Grin

(05-03-2015, 07:35 PM)Meena Wrote: I ran one a while ago - but you'll be needing people to sign up as crafters and such. Reach out to FC's and trading company linkshells.

waiting for signups is the hard part.

Yea, I imagine the actual set-up would probably be the longest. That's why I was posting this thread to see how much reaction it'd get, especially from sellers.

If you're not against it, I'd like to pick your brain for ideas and assistance, seeing as how you've formed an event like this before. <3

RE: Event Idea - The Eorzean Flea Market - Meena - 05-03-2015

(05-03-2015, 07:49 PM)Steel Wolf Wrote:
(05-03-2015, 04:05 PM)Aris Wrote: I'm not sure if I'd be able to participate at first as I'm still pretty nervous and hoping to build up to big events Blush, but if it would be a regular thing I'd definitely be interested in the future Smile

My character Nara works at a smithy, and would be interested in selling her wares and getting her brand out there. OOCly, hopefully it would be a way to find some long term RP and jobs.

So yep, 100% behind this! It would be a nice, different, environment to socialise in as well. Could also have people street performing if they wanted to, or fortune tellers with their own stall, and that sort of thing?

...ooooo, I LIKE that idea of the fortune tellers having a stall and stuff.  There's more than a few RP'ers who are already working the Tarot angle with the Astrologian...great idea, Aris!  Big Grin

(05-03-2015, 07:35 PM)Meena Wrote: I ran one a while ago - but you'll be needing people to sign up as crafters and such. Reach out to FC's and trading company linkshells.

waiting for signups is the hard part.

Yea, I imagine the actual set-up would probably be the longest.  That's why I was posting this thread to see how much reaction it'd get, especially from sellers.

If you're not against it, I'd like to pick your brain for ideas and assistance, seeing as how you've formed an event like this before.  <3
Sure, i'd love to help. I love planning events. I mean, I'm in the middle of re-writing 'Much Ado About nothing' for Eorzea. xD

RE: Event Idea - The Eorzean Flea Market - Aya - 05-03-2015

That would be fun Smile

Does it strictly have to be for in-game gil and items?

RE: Event Idea - The Eorzean Flea Market - Siha - 05-03-2015

I'd definitely wander around one of these! IC markets have always seemed like they'd be a very fun thing to go to, and I've had some good experiences with a few, though I've never been to one on XIV before.

RE: Event Idea - The Eorzean Flea Market - Kyrio Lamansque - 05-03-2015

Kyrio makes stuff. Sure, he'd be in.

RE: Event Idea - The Eorzean Flea Market - Steel Wolf - 05-03-2015

(05-03-2015, 08:25 PM)Aya Wrote: That would be fun Smile

Does it strictly have to be for in-game gil and items?

Well...what did you have in mind? The Tarot/fortune-telling idea came up, which is pretty excellent. Did you have some other thoughts? :3