DrVolcan Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 Right now the only way to make money through trucking is by picking up an order from a player owned business, gun store/gas store/ general store. I'm suggesting that some more things be added on a timer or something of the sort like drug labs restock every so often So let's say that MD needs medical supplies, add a way for truckers to deliver those supplies for cash. Same thing with farms, farms can't be run without having seeds, so add something for truckers to deliver those seeds And this could be implemented on multiple levels ex: clothing stores, mechanic shops, tattoo parlors. I don't see how this could be negative, just gives civilians a more viable option to make money as long as it is balanced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_Smokerson Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 +1 -1 On the medical supplies, not really sure how that would affect our Gameplay in a positive way ( From an MD perspective ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldarine Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) +1 as I think it's a shame that trucker jobs are solely player based. @Nick_Smokerson - I think for MD supplies it would just be for realistic travel to that location. I see no issue with having truckers get AI orders from places/businesses that would realistically need to make continued orders (ie: hospitals, clothing stores, offices, etc). Nothing would change aside from a player pulling up to a designated marker to "deliver supplies" Edited February 7, 2020 by Aldarine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bala Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 I think they could incentive the player based trucker jobs to keep them a priority, but still add the server made trucker jobs to make it a regular place of employment. Maybe even have a truck for player based deliveries and a van for server based deliveries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_Smokerson Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 21 hours ago, Aldarine said: +1 as I think it's a shame that trucker jobs are solely player based. @Nick_Smokerson - I think for MD supplies it would just be for realistic travel to that location. I see no issue with having truckers get AI orders from places/businesses that would realistically need to make continued orders (ie: hospitals, clothing stores, offices, etc). Nothing would change aside from a player pulling up to a designated marker to "deliver supplies" +1 Then, if it doesnt actually affect EMS, but more for truckers to do, then its a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreMetal Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 Also make the npc jobs actually worthwhile unlike these insane $1k-1.5k jobs that takes like 25 minutes to complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenichis Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 I mean, if you think the pay is not enough then this can be solved with IC means. Around June-August 2019 there was a faction called the Truckers Union or something of the sorts. They protested the cheap fares and often refused to deliver unless a better price was negotiated. Sadly, they disbanded because their leader left the server. However, they saw moderate success and it could be done again if someone was to do so. -1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreMetal Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, kenichis said: I mean, if you think the pay is not enough then this can be solved with IC means. Around June-August 2019 there was a faction called the Truckers Union or something of the sorts. They protested the cheap fares and often refused to deliver unless a better price was negotiated. Sadly, they disbanded because their leader left the server. However, they saw moderate success and it could be done again if someone was to do so. His suggestion is NPC jobs which would need a server price for the jobs (which I suggested be reasonable and on par with other jobs like farming, delivery jobs, etc). Not sure how that is an IC issue (or how the Truckers Union is relevant to this suggestion) when he's complaining about lack of jobs (and thus needing NPC ones) not the awful pay of player generated trucking jobs (which yes they are terrible). Edited February 11, 2020 by TreMetal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenichis Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 6 minutes ago, TreMetal said: His suggestion is NPC jobs which would need a server price for the jobs (which I suggested be reasonable and on par with other jobs like farming, delivery jobs, etc). Not sure how that is an IC issue (or how the Truckers Union is relevant to this suggestion) when he's complaining about lack of jobs (and thus needing NPC ones) not the awful pay of player generated trucking jobs (which yes they are terrible). What I'm saying is that the lack of activity on the trucker job can be subsidized by the increased pay of each delivery. The addition of NPC jobs can actually take away the ability for players to negotiate prices on delivery with other players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Pegorino Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 11 minutes ago, TreMetal said: His suggestion is NPC jobs which would need a server price for the jobs (which I suggested be reasonable and on par with other jobs like farming, delivery jobs, etc). Not sure how that is an IC issue (or how the Truckers Union is relevant to this suggestion) when he's complaining about lack of jobs (and thus needing NPC ones) not the awful pay of player generated trucking jobs (which yes they are terrible). 3 minutes ago, kenichis said: What I'm saying is that the lack of activity on the trucker job can be subsidized by the increased pay of each delivery. The addition of NPC jobs can actually take away the ability for players to negotiate prices on delivery with other players. Theirs obviously gonna be less work as the trucking job is for the businesses that needs the deliveries. If they are stocked up no jobs, Should bring them as they where with other jobs for npc stuff aswell as custom deliveries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yputi Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) Sounds fun, +1 Maybe supplies for mechanic shops too? Mechanics suggested a system in the past where the mechanics themselves would have to collect parts and deliver them to the shop, which would actually affect their stock. For example: A mechanic shop can only have 5 turbo's in stock, so if those are not in stock anymore, they would have to be picked up at a given point in a truck to restock the shop. Same for suspension and engines, maximum stock depending on the parts size, but maybe this can be done with the trucker job? Edited February 11, 2020 by Yputi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadZanta Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) +1 The trucker job was the first thing I did. It was not the best way to make money but it gave me a lot of experience. Also I liked that I could get in my truck at any time and just take any load and get working. I would still do this today if there was scripted jobs. Edited February 11, 2020 by BadZanta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
