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Posted by Harpalyce from Kinz-land forum
Or, "Really, Harpalyce, you're on break from college, you don't have to be like this",
or, "How to impress your parents with how Webkinz really is educational!".
Silliness aside, this is one of my 'pet subjects'. So prepare for a crushing wall of text!
Economics in Online Games: Building an Economy from Scratch
Part of the challenge in any online game involving currency is the fact that one must essentially build an economy from scratch. In the real world, even if Texas suddenly decided to be its own country today, it would "inherit" most of its economy from the United States. Economies nowadays thanks to the internet and trading currency are deeply interconnected, so attempting to build an economy from scratch is hard.
However they are all interesting to observe from an economic point of view because it gives us an idea of what's good and what's bad to do when building an economy from scratch. We can then take this idea and apply it to economics as a whole.
The first and greatest challenge of building a virtual economy from scratch is inflation. Inflation simply means that if you have an object - a piece of bread for instance - it will cost more to buy it if the economy is suffering from inflation. Some inflation is natural - just ask your parents what a pint of milk cost when they were your age - but it is tied to how much people are making. (As a relative percentage of income, the pint of milk still 'costs' the same; its price has risen as people have been paid more on average.) Inflation becomes a problem when people's wages DON'T rise, so that slice of bread may end up being 50% of their income.
Inflation was a huge problem during the Great Depression, but is most readily seen in the economy of the Confederate States of America during the Civil war. The expression "not worth a Confederate dollar" comes from this. During the war the Confederacy decided that to pay back their debts, they would simply create more money. This meant that the value of a dollar dropped as there became many dollars in circulation, and inflation became rampant and out of control.
Free Market Gone Wrong: Neopets
In terms of a virtual economy, inflation must be kept in check in terms of "money sinks". This means that while you are creating money through payoffs on games, etc, you also must take money out of the economy somehow so that the value of your virtual dollar does not fall to the point where inflation becomes a problem.
Neopets is a great example of what happens when this goes wrong. When I started playing Neopets, a loaf of bread cost 5 neopoints, a reasonable percentage of the money you would win through daily games. Now, using those same games, I would need to save up to buy bread due to skyrocketing prices. Because they have many sponsors like McDonald's that want you to come play their game, Neopets has not implemented many money sinks, if at all; instead they just have increased payoffs from games. (If a game doesn't give you that satisfaction of having earned a lot of virtual money, it's rare that you will go pay it, and Neopets' sponsors are counting on having a lot of publicity!)
Because new money is always being created, but never taken out of the economy, Neopets' economy is analagous to that of the Confederacy - inflation is out of control. Thusly, it stops being quite such a fun game to play, because one is always trying to stay a few steps ahead of inflation to save up for an item.
Free Market Gone Right: World of Warcraft
The economy as presented in the MMO World of Warcraft is much more complex. However, it correctly implements "money sinks" so that inflation is slow and steady, enough to not be a problem overall.
In WoW, money is similarly generated "from scratch" by either quests (you retrieve Farmer John's pocketwatch from his house where zombies have invaded, he pays you for your time) or from looting monsters (you kill a zombie, it had money in its pockets). However, both of these ways to generate money involve being in combat, as WoW is a combat-based MMO. As you go out adventuring and attacking things, there is a built in money sink: repairing your armor. The more time you spend attacking and being attacked, the more damage your armor will take, and the more it will cost to repair. Similarly, some classes, such as hunters, have additional costs: hunters have to buy arrows/shells for their bow/gun, which costs money, and they have to feed their pet, which again costs money (or "potential money", as in if they feed their pet some meat they find, they do not get the chance to make any profit from selling that meat off). All players also have to pay "training costs" to get new and upgraded spells every 2 levels.
Inflation does happen, given that WoW is an entirely free market, and the money sinks are not overbearing. In other words, prices do steadily rise, but it's as people's 'incomes' rise - you get more money from a quest at a high level than at a low level. And it is still possible to save up for something really special, like a tiger you can ride around the world on.
Controlled Market: Webkinz
The economy in Webkinz is similar to that in World of Warcraft, only much simpler and streamlined for one simple reason: because prices are fixed (the W-Shop never runs out of an item due to everyone buying it, sales apply to everyone, even the Curio shop sells the same items over and over), and one can't sell to other players (i.e. set your own price), or trade money, most of the economy is static. You can collect money but all the money you have collected does not mean the economy is suffering inflation - the prices in the W-Shop never change.
Because of this Webkinz can hand out money via games and random daily events with a bit more abandon than World of Warcraft. They don't give you tons of money, but enough to save up for a big item after feeding your pet, even if you don't wish to go play the games. The one big money sink that they have is the W-Shop, and this works rather well because there is no way to avoid it. Even if you are transferring your wealth to another player, you must buy them something to send, therefore locking up that money in an object.
Mostly though inflation will never be a problem in Webkinz because the prices in the W-Shop never change. Supply is always there, and they do not respond to demand the way items on the auction house in World of Warcraft do. While a less realistic model of a virtual economy, this makes Webkinz enjoyable to play because you can know if you're saving up for soemthing, by the time you've gotten there, the price will still be the same as when you started. It also provides a good learning tool for small children, as the daily opportunities to get money are always there, much like an allowance, that they have to spend a little to keep their Webkinz healthy and happy and 'save up' for buying bigger items.
Thank you Harpalyce for your usefull Information
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I found this guides on Kinz-land forum Posted by MissyMossie
Wonder how we have so much money to buy all Arte's rare stuff in the Curio Shop?
Here's the inside scoop.
I discovered that if you fill a whole room up with just strawberries you get the best payout of kinzcash when you sell it back to the W-Shop. Better than any other fruit or veggie. If you are going to use this method, make a separate account so you don't have issues, buy your curio shop rares and mail them to your regular account. You never need to water the plants. You just need to rake everyday. This saves a lot of time. I guess it rains every night in WW.
Here's how many strawberries you can get from that one harvest:
You can sell those stawberries at the W-Shop and earn 7 Kinzcash per bunch.
Let's do the math, 309 stawberries at 7 Kinzcash that's
309 x 7 = 2,163
Kinzcash within 10 days!
The average per harvest is 3 strawberries per square, and there are 100 squares in each yard. That comes out to average 300 Strawberries per harvest time. Every 10 days you will earn 2,163 Kinzcash.
The strawberries cost 50 Kinzcash per packet and there are 100 squares in each yard. So, 50 x 100 is 5,000 Kinzcash.
50 x 100 = 5000 + 1000 for the yard
6000 kinzcash, if you don't have the yard already.
After three harvests or 30 days, you have paid for your seeds and the rest is profits!!!
If you don't have the 5000 kinzcash up front, start out small. Buy 10 strawberry seeds each day until you fill up the whole yard. Then you can work on making more yards as your profits roll in.
I hope you guys get alot of kinzcash and good luck farming,
Missy
Thank Missy
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Latest release dates for webkinsz and lil’kinz including the delayed charcoal cat, pinto horse and penguin amongst others below
WEBKINZ
CHARCOAL CAT (Approximate ship date: late November)
COLLIE (Approximate ship date: late November)
PINTO HORSE (Approximate ship date: late November)
TURTLE (Approximate ship date: December)
PENGUIN (Approximate ship date: December)
LOVE FROG (Approximate ship date: January 2008)
WHITE EASTER DUCK (Approximate ship date: March 2008)
LIL’KINZ
KOALA (Approximate ship date: late November)
PERSIAN CAT (Approximate ship date: late November)
LEOPARD (Approximate ship date: January 2008)
BULL DOG (Approximate ship date: January 2008)
PENGUIN (Approximate ship date: February 2008)
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This is a Webkinz Pegasus Adopt a Pet Plush Toy. Webkinz Pegasus Adopt a Pet Plush Toy is a loveable plush pet that comes with a unique secret code revealed after purchase that lets you enter the Webkinz World and play with a virtual version of your pet.
Watch as your plush toy virtually comes to life by adopting it, naming it and creating a home for it to play in. After you attend the adoption center, you will receive information about your pet such as its favorite food or secret wishes.
Your pet then attends a clinic where it will receive a health examination from Dr.Quack. From there, you can keep your pet happy and healthy by purchasing items from the W Shop.
Webkinz World is a place to build a whole family of pets with this online virtual environment for kids. Each Webkinz pet measures approximately 8 inches.
Gorillas are very gentle, intelligent creatures. They also know how to have LOTS of fun! To make a gorilla your best buddy, just play some games at the Arcade and dont forget to stop by the W Shop to pick up a bowl of crunchy shoots n roots! Special Item: Great Gorilla Hanging Chair Special Food: Crunchy Shoots N' Roots Please note: One Webkinz per order. Ages: 3 + Manufacturer: Ganz
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If you are parent of a preschooler you might already have encountered the cute plush toys called Webkinz.
When I explored the toy bestseller list on Amazon.com I found several spots including 2nd and 3rd taken by this cuddly looking plush animals. After doing some research I found out why 'Web' is part of the Webkinz name.
Webkinz combine the addictiveness of Tamagotchis with the lovable properties of a plush animal. Kids get a secret code with the plush toy that lets them adopt a virtual pet online.
Kids can communicate with their virtual alter ego of the plush toy and decorate a room for it. Recently the service also added a chat room for kids.
Apparently the Webkinz is so addictive that parents struggle keeping the kids away from the Internet.
Webkinz is owned by GANZ, a company that is in business since 50 years.
See the Webkinz site for details on the online part of Webkinz. Shop for the various Webkinz plush toys on Amazon.com.
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Big Demand of Webkinz
the new plush toy is really "booting-up" a new craze.
They are call Webkinz and specialty gift store in our area say they are in big demand and sometime short supply.
Webkinz are not just adorable. Each comes with a secret code to permit its owner to enter the Webkinz world on the internet. There, Webkinz owner must feed and house their pet, earning money with games and more to pay for its upkeep.
Local gift store owners say the Webkinz craze hasn't hit the level of the Beanie Baby craze a decade ago, but it may well be on the way.
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Webkinz are made by the Ganz Corporation which is based in Toronto, Canada. It was started by Samuel Ganz. They have been in business since 1950. Today it is being run by the third generation of Ganz's. They distribute their products all over the world. Currently they have 30,000 retailers that they send their products to. Their main office is in Toronto, Canada. However, they also have offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
The products that they specialize in range from giftware, fashion accessories, fragrant candles and home interiors. However, their most popular product that they specialize in is the webkinz which are loved by kids all over the world. They have come up with a very inventive and adorable way for kids to love and take care of their plush pets while learning at the same time.
History of Webkinz:
Webkinz was first made and offered in 2005 by the Ganz Corporation. They have a wide selection of plush pets that consists of 68 animals in their collection. They also have 26 styles of Lil' Kinz. There have been three products that have been retired from the collection to date. They are the Cheeky Dog, Cheeky Cat and Love Puppy.
They are very adorable stuffed animals that kids everywhere love. However, they are so much more than that. Not only can kids enjoy having a plush pet to enjoy but they are an educational toy as well. The webkinz site is an online gaming site that is educational for the kids. They are constantly changing and updating their site to make it better and more fun for the kids. In the summer of 2006 their members surpassed one million. This was accomplished all through the word of mouth. That definitely shows you how popular these plush pets are everywhere.
Webkinz are still to this day becoming more and more popular with kids and parents everywhere in the world. Not many companies can boast of having that many members because of the word of mouth from the customers who have discovered webkinz.
There are a lot of toys out there that can say that they are educational. However, there are not that many of them that can say that kids everywhere want to collect every plush pet in the collection. Besides being the cutest little animals, they are also very good for teaching kids about responsibility. They will learn what it takes to take care of their pet by using the webkinz site.
It is not very easy to teach kids about responsibility. However, webkinz pets makes it very easy to do because the kids are enjoying their pets and taking care of them without even realizing that they are getting a good lesson for life. This is something that all parents everywhere love about the webkinz pets.
Parents want their kids to learn but not many kids want to unless they can have fun doing it. Webkinz has made it so much easier on parents everywhere to make sure that their kids have fun and learn all kinds of things at the same time. Not only do they learn about responsibility but there are also trivia questions and other things on the site that will help them learn all kinds of different things. The beauty of the webkinz pets is that they know what kids need to learn and they know how to teach them in a fun and educational way.
Webkinz is a very popular plush pet everywhere. The company that makes them combines the fun toy and the website that kids can use to learn while having even more fun.
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From Ganz
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Each Webkinz pet comes with a secret code to bring your pet to life on the web! Discover a virtual world of Webkinz. Collect them all! Have fun designing a special room for your Webkinz pets. Choose colors, furnishings, and add lots of cool 'extras' to help your pets feel at home. Play fun arcade and trivia games and as you play, you can earn Kinzcash to buy your pets treats, room accessories and more. Not recommended for children under the age of three.
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From Webkinz
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Leopard plush is made of several different fabrics. Both cotton stuffed and beanie. Tag on arm contains a code for the Webkinz "Adopt A Pet" website, virtual pet game. Approx. 7½". NOTE* Due to limited supply; Webkinz orders are limited to 12 pieces per style per customer.
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Webkinz Pink Poodle
From GANZ
Meet the prettiest pink pooch in Webkinz World!
The pink poodle is not only stunningly stylish, but its also the sweetest pup youll ever meet. This perfect pet loves all things cool and chic and wants nothing more than to be your best friend!
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Webkinz Rabbit
From Webkinz
With its snowy white fur, this little bunny is ready to hippity hop right into your heart! It’s easy to guess what this Webkinz likes most of all, jumping on a trampoline and hanging out in a carrot patch.
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Webkinz Spotted Frog
From Ganz
Have you ever seen a Spotted Frog before? If not, check out this perfect pet! Although Spotted Frogs LOVE life near in pond, they are just as happy hanging out in an awesome yard with a cool pool! One thing’s for sure – if you need a good friend, look no further than this frog!
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Webkinz Cocker Spaniel
From Webkinz
Who could resist this puppy? His floppy ears and goofy grin have even cat lovers going to the dogs. Shake a box of beef flavored gum drops within earshot and this little pooch won’t be able to resist you! This little spaniel is just too cute!
Cocker Spaniel plush is made of several different fabrics. Tag on arm contains a code for the Webkinz "Adopt A Pet" website, virtual pet game. Approx. 7½". NOTE* Due to limited supply; Webkinz orders are limited to 12 pieces per style per customer.
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Webkinz Hippo
From Webkinz
Hippos have big hearts, and lots of love to give! They enjoy munching on Stubbly Grass Nibbles, and they really love to discover new things in Webkinz World! Most of all, Hippos like to play - especially with a great friend like you!
Hippo plush is made of several different fabrics.
Both cotton stuffedand beanie. Tag on arm contains a code for the Webkinz "Adopt A Pet" website, virtual pet game.
Approx. 7½". NOTE* Due to limited supply; Webkinz orders are limited to 12 pieces per style per customer.
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Webkinz Beagle
From Ganz
Cute Beagle dog by Webkinz
Trust this playful pup to sniff out a ton of fun things to do in Webkinz World! From playing games in the Arcade to visiting friends, the Beagle LOVES to be busy.
At the end of a long day of excitement, nothing makes this dog happier than curling up with a good friend…and some Beagle Bagel Bits!
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Webkinz Black And White Panda Plush
From Webkinz
Black Bear plush is made of several different fabrics. Both cotton stuffed and beanie.
Tag on arm contains a code for the Webkinz "Adopt A Pet" website, virtual pet game.
Approx. 7½". NOTE* Due to limited supply;
Webkinz orders are limited to 12 pieces per style per customer.
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Webkinz Koala
