This may not be a popular suggestion but I feel we need some kind of a gold sink like increased upkeep. The market prices have steadily got higher and higher over the past few months and while everyone expects that the 'bubble will burst', I just dont feel this will happen anymore.
The average player always earns more than they spend on upkeep. Only those wearing consistently heavy armour with high end weapons dont make money while playing and as a result, the total amount of money in the economy continues to grow - hence the continually rising prices.
'So what?' you say. Well, for the player that's been around for months and months this does not matter all that much. They already have looms to trade and sell at the inflated prices so don't really lose out with these prices. However, while there is more cash floating around, you still earn it at the same rate, meaning new players are at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to acquiring looms in ways other than retirement.
Solutions:
1) Increase Upkeep
2) Charge for character respecc's
3) Charge to be able to skip the fun early (Amount would increase according to how long until your next 'free' STF.
Discuss and/or suggest others.
