Virtual economy

A virtual economy is an in-game economy, usually consisting of income streams, marketplaces, and gold sinks.
== Virtual Economic Elements ==
=== Typical MMORPG income streams ===
* Money drops from mobs.
* Item drops from mobs.
* Harvested items (also known as resources or trade goods).
* Skill crafted items.
=== Typical MMORPG marketplaces ===
* Selling to a vendor.
* Using the Auction House.
* Informal player transactions.
=== Typical MMORPG moneysinks ===
* Training fees.
* Transportation fees.
* Vendor purchases.
* Repair bills.
* Quest item turn-ins.
* Auction House fees and cuts.
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