The Business System in the Avatar RPG provides you with the opportunity to establish and run your own Inns, Schools, or Shops, seamlessly integrating your ventures into the game world. These businesses are not just passive economic endeavors; they are dynamic hubs for storytelling, character development, and player interaction. Each type of business offers unique mechanics, challenges, and rewards, allowing players to explore new facets of their characters and the Avatar universe. (Note: There may exist multiple shops/Inns in the same Landmark).
This system encourages you to actively engage with others, fostering collaboration and competition while creating new opportunities for world-building. Whether you are providing travelers with a place to rest, transporting goods across treacherous lands, or crafting and selling specialized items, their businesses will shape the local economy and contribute to the unfolding narrative.
Inns are central to the world, serving as rest stops for travelers, hubs for adventurers, and gathering places for stories and intrigue. People who choose to run an inn can create a vital focal point for their community while earning and contributing to the social fabric of the RPG.
Establishing an Inn
To start an inn, players must meet certain in-game requirements:
Location: Choose a strategic spot, such as near a busy trade route, in a bustling city, or at the crossroads of adventure.
Investment: Gather resources to construct or acquire the inn. This may involve quests, partnerships, or leveraging personal wealth. (Requirement: Complete 3 B - Rank Quests revolving around the establishment of the Inn)
Theme and Appeal: Decide on the inn’s unique flavor, from a cozy village tavern to a grand, exotic establishment that caters to nobles and travelers alike.
Core Mechanics of Running an Inn Every Inn houses a multitude of functions for the RPG and for the people in it. These include Resting, Quests, Event Hosting. When establishing ones Inn, it is important to distinguish the type of Inn that you will be running, the accomodations, different hospitality services, such as entertainment, meals, and more. In addition to this, Inns are natural places to host gatherings, post quests, bounties, or for adventurers to exchange tales. Note: Within the Inns, combat is forbidden.
Accomodation & Hospitality Services Every Inn has a unique aesthetic and service, however every Inn provides its patrons with the following benefits.
While staying at an Inn, you recover Stamina and Hit Points at an accelerated rate (50% faster).
You may attain certain "buffs" if granted by the Innkeeper. (Example: If you complete a quest for them, you may attain a temporary boon such as a meal that grants temporarily increased Stamina by +50 for a week).
Quests As an Innkeeper, you can act as a quest broker, connecting clients with suitable adventurers and you can provide people with quests of your own. These quests can be of various natures such as but not limited to; Guarding a caravan, retrieving objects, items or remedies, hunt a wild beast, spy on a rival etc. Note: Quests are limited and monitored by Moderators of the Forum.
Quest Template & Example: Quest: Hunt a Wild Beast Difficulty: B-rank Information: A wild beast are roaming the nearby forests, and have been killing the wild fauna and attacking nearby farms, I need you to hunt the beast and bring it to me as proof. Reward: Meal of Staming: Increases Total Stamina by 50 for a week.
Events Through special permission from the Avatar World Admin/Moderators, an Innkeeper can attain the rights to host special events such as tournaments, festivals, or random encounters such as bandit raids, mysterious visitors, or unexpected events.
When hosting an event, the Innkeeper will work in tandem with a Moderator whom will oversee the event after proper application has been sent to said Moderator. These applications will follow the template seen below, and depending on the event applied for, different rewards may be provided by the Moderator and Innkeepers discretion.
Event Application Template/Example: Event Name: Event Type: Tournament, Festival, Random Encounter (Raid, mysterious visitors etc.) Event Description: Provide a detailed overview of the event, includng: the event's theme or purpose, what participants can expect, any notable NPCs, characters or storylines involved. Objective: List the primary goals of the event: promote interaction between players, offer specific challenges or quests, advance the storyline or lore of your Inn and its surroundings etc. Date & Duration: Specify when the event will take place and its estimated duration (real-time days or weeks). Location: Indicate where the event will occur. Event Mechanics: Include rules for participants, any special functions, features, puzzles, competitions, collaborative tasks etc. Required Resources: List any in-game resources or preparation needed, such as: props or items, any requirements for participating such as rank, status in the Inn etc. Rewards: Propose potential rewards for participants and the Inn itself, rewards should be balanced and aligned with the nature of the event. Participants may attain unique items, special titles etc. While an Innkeeper may increase reputation allowing them to host larger or multiple events. Player Disagreements: Will be handled by the Moderator.
Shops: The Backbone of Commerce and Craftsmanship
Shops in the Avatar RP system serve as hubs for commerce, where players can buy, sell, craft, and trade goods. Whether you're looking to expand your business, offer specialized services, or interact with the world through economic means, shops are crucial to the thriving economy and offer a significant role for characters to engage in the community. Shops can specialize in a wide range of goods, including but not limited to: herbs, weapons, armor, artifacts, crafting supplies, potions, or even more unique services like bending-related items. (Note: you may only trade items attained in the Avatar World from Quests, fights, events, Shops, Innkeepers, etc., with Established Shops.)
Establishing a Shop
To run a successful shop, players must go through a series of requirements and steps:
Initial Setup:
Location: Choose a location that aligns with your shop’s focus. For example, a smithy might work best in a busy town known for metalwork, while a herbalist’s shop might be better placed near a forest or wilderness.
Shop Permit: Obtain a Shop Permit, which can be acquired by completing at least 3 B-Rank quests related to trade, gathering materials, or seeking out a mentor in your field.
Specialization:
Choose the type of shop you want to run, such as:
Weaponsmith (Weapons and Armor)
Herbalist (Potions and Remedies)
Crafting Shop (Woodworking, Tailoring, and Miscellaneous items)
Curio Shop (Rare artifacts, maps, or mystical items)
General Goods (Consumables, everyday items, and tools)
Business Management:
Assign roles such as Craftsperson, Merchant, or Apprentices to your team if running a larger shop. You can also recruit NPCs or hire other players to help maintain the shop’s operations.
Core Mechanics of Running a Shop
1. Inventory and Stocking:
Purchasing and Crafting:
As the shop owner, you can create or purchase items to sell. Some items might need raw materials that require quests to obtain (e.g., a special ore for crafting).
Crafting or customizing items adds another layer of complexity. For example, a weaponsmith can forge new types of blades, armor, or accessories, while a herbalist can create potions, salves, or balms.
Shop Inventory: Maintain a dynamic inventory based on stock availability. Items can be customized based on resources, rarity, or uniqueness.
Pricing: Set prices for your goods. Prices may vary based on item rarity, demand, or the character’s reputation as a craftsman. (Prices may be trades between the Shop owner and the interested party, these trades may be items, quests, objects etc.).
2. Customer Interaction:
Selling and Buying: Players can come to your shop to buy what you have on offer. You can negotiate with them for items or special deals.
Custom Orders: If you specialize in crafting, customers may place custom orders for special items, such as unique weapons or rare potions. These orders will require time to complete.
Bartering: Instead of a fixed price, players can trade or barter with you for items, crafting services, or other valuable assets. You can establish your own barter system.
4. Shop Maintenance and Expansion:
Maintenance: As a shopkeeper, you’ll need to ensure the shop is well-maintained, with a steady supply of goods and a clean, welcoming atmosphere.
Shop Upgrades: Expand your shop’s inventory, size, or specialty as your business grows. Adding storage spaces, showcase areas, or workshops can improve your shop’s efficiency and attract more customers. (For every 10 items/services sold, your shop increases its storage and efficiency by reducing production time by 1 day).
Shop Specializations and Features
1. Weaponsmith / Armory Shop:
Item Focus: Swords, shields, armor, tools, and other weaponry.
Special Mechanics:
Forge Customization: Create unique designs, add elements like fire or lightning enhancements, or forge legendary weapons for customers.
Repair Services: Fix or enhance weapons and armor for adventurers in need of repair.
Weapon Crafting Quests: Create special items for high-ranking characters or events.
2. Herbalist / Apothecary Shop:
Item Focus: Healing potions, remedies, rare herbs, elixirs, or special teas.
Special Mechanics:
Potion Crafting: Use various ingredients to create potions with different effects (e.g., healing, stamina boosts, temporary buffs).
Herb Collection: Go on quests to collect rare herbs or ingredients that are essential for your potions.
Curses and Ailments: Players can visit for special cures or antidotes to toxins, poisons, or curses.
3. Crafting / Artisans Shop:
Item Focus: Everyday tools, armor, clothing, and accessories.
Special Mechanics:
Customization: Create custom clothing, accessories, or functional items.
Special Crafting: Incorporate rare materials into your designs to enhance your items’ performance or durability (e.g., armor infused with earthbending materials).
4. Curio Shop / Artifact Store:
Item Focus: Rare magical artifacts, ancient relics, maps, and mystical trinkets.
Special Mechanics:
Item Discovery: Discover rare items on quests or through interactions with NPCs that add value to your store.
Ancient Artifacts: Special artifacts can come with their own lore and effects (e.g., an ancient scroll that provides knowledge or a rare relic that unlocks a hidden quest).
Mystical Items: Trade in items connected to spiritual powers, bending, or unusual origins.
Note: All items sold and procured in the shops are to be provided by a Moderator/Admin during a Quest or through crafting. When crafting items, all items must be approved by a Moderator before being available in your shop.
Shop Template: Shop Name: Location: Specialty (Type of Shop): Description: A brief description of what the shop offers and its unique features. Current Inventory: List of major items available for sale, including special items or rare goods. Shop Crew: (Optional) NPCs or hired players who help run the shop. Special Orders: Detail any current or completed custom orders. Item Creation Template: Item Name: Item Type: Weapon, Armor, Potion, Artifact, Accessory, Tool, Consumable etc. Rarity: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary Description: Provide a detailed description of the item, its appearance, functionality, and any special traits. Attributes/Stats: What does the item do? Usage/Conditions: Any conditions or specific usage for the item. For example, a potion may require a player to have a certain rank to use it, or a weapon may only be usable by certain bending types or classes. Price: The market value of the item, if applicable. Can be used for trading or selling at shops, or even as a quest reward. (Your price for people to purchase said item). Crafting Time: How many days does it take to craft in/out of game. Crafting Requirements: If the item is craftable, list the ingredients/materials required to craft it. Include whether these materials can be bought, found, or require specific quests to obtain.
To start a Martial Arts School, players must build the foundation for training combatants, fostering a community of warriors, and preserving martial traditions. (Note: To establish a Martial Arts School one must have Mastered a specific art of combat, such as Kung Fu, Karate, or have developed their own style aka. submitted their own Fighting Style).
Location: The school can be established in a quiet, disciplined environment (like a mountain, a city’s training district, or a secluded dojo) or it can be mobile, traveling from town to town to spread martial knowledge.
Requirements: Similar to other systems, players need to gather resources and complete specific in-game quests (such as defeating a master in combat, finding ancient scrolls of martial techniques, or recruiting instructors). They may need to develop their own martial style or adopt an existing one. (Quest is provided by a Moderator upon application to create your own school).
Master/Instructor Role: The player running the school will take on the role of the Master, and they will be responsible for teaching students, training, and developing the martial arts discipline. The master can specialize in a unique fighting style or have the option to teach various styles to students.
Core Mechanics of the Martial Arts School
The Martial Arts School will revolve around training, discipline, and martial technique. It can serve both as a place for character progression and as a way for players to engage in competitive and cooperative gameplay.
1. Training Mechanics
Student Enrollment: Players can enroll as students at the Martial Arts School to learn new combat abilities or improve existing skills. Students can choose to train in specific martial styles (e.g., hand-to-hand combat, swordsmanship, archery, etc.).
Progression System: Students will gain new abilities as they advance in their training, such as new combos, enhanced physical stats (strength, agility, stamina), or even specialized skills (e.g., unique strikes, defensive techniques).
Tiers of Mastery: The school can have multiple levels of mastery, from beginner to expert. As students progress, they unlock new training challenges, tougher sparring partners, and more powerful techniques.
2. Specializing in Fighting Styles
The school can offer various martial arts styles, with each style providing its own combat advantages:
Unarmed Styles: Focus on hand-to-hand combat, agility, and quick strikes (e.g., Kung Fu, Taekwondo).
Weapon-Based Styles: Specialize in using specific weapons like swords, spears, or staffs (e.g., Kenjutsu, Archery, Naginata).
Hybrid Styles: Combines different techniques and disciplines, such as grappling and striking, or magic and martial arts.
3. Duel and Competition System
Sparring Matches: Students can engage in sparring matches against each other for practice. The school owner (Master) can set up duels to test the skills of their students, with victory rewarding the winner with experience or special items.
Tournaments and Challenges: Schools can host internal tournaments or challenge other martial arts schools in the region. These events offer rewards, such as rare items, reputation boosts, or even the chance to recruit new students.
4. Martial Arts Styles & Techniques Creation
Players who run the school can create their own unique fighting styles and techniques. This could be a system that allows customization within the game:
Create Custom Combos: Players can design their own combat abilities, combining punches, kicks, weapon strikes, and even magical abilities.
Teach Unique Moves: The school can teach signature moves that cannot be learned anywhere else in the game, offering players a unique combat advantage.
Core Features of the Martial Arts School:
Student Enrollment and Training
Training in Combat Styles: Focus on improving specific combat skills, with personalized progression.
Unique Techniques: Players may learn signature moves exclusive to the school.
Competitive Tournaments and Sparring
Student Tournaments: Host internal tournaments where students can test their skills against each other.
Inter-School Competitions: Compete with other schools in tournaments for fame and prestige.
Sparring with Masters: Fight against the school’s master for experience, rewards, and respect.
Martial Arts Advancement
Create and Share Styles: School owners can create their own martial styles and techniques, adding depth to the combat system.
Progression Tiers: Different levels of mastery, with advanced abilities unlocked as students improve.
Skill Customization: Allow students to specialize in specific aspects of combat (e.g., powerful single strikes, evasive moves, defensive techniques).
Reputation and Fame
Gain Fame Through Success: Successfully competing in tournaments or producing skilled fighters will improve the school’s reputation.
Recruitment of Students and Trainers: With a high reputation, the school can attract stronger or more skilled individuals who want to join.
Unique Training Facilities
Upgrades: Train in specialized areas that enhance training or grant additional benefits (e.g., a dojo for combat training, an arena for duels).
Advanced Equipment: Unlock tools like special training dummies, advanced weaponry, or magical aids to boost training effectiveness.
Example of a Martial Arts School Application Template
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