[img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32445805/c3f527e6f2daf0941c3409e0333c2a3a3293db5c.jpg[/img] Every facet of [b]Albion Online[/b], from exploration, gathering and crafting to PvE and PvP combat, drives the economic cycle. Read on to learn about the various ways players can engage directly with the in-game economy. [b]Shop local[/b] Marketplaces in Albion Online are local. This means an item put on sale in a certain location will only appear in that location. You can take advantage by this by buying resources or gear cheaply in one part of the world and transporting it to another market to sell for a profit. Major cities can be found in every biome, and each offers an opportunity to buy and sell goods in a thriving local economy where thousands of commodities are bought and sold daily. [b]Visit the Black Market[/b] The Black Market can be found in Caerleon, the central city of the Royal Continent and the only city linked to the dangerous Outlands. It's run by a shady tycoon who purchases items from players and redistributes them to the various mobs, factions and chests of Albion who, in return, drop them to players in the open world. It is very important to note that the Black Market is not your typical NPC merchant that simply buys up all your stock at a fixed price. Instead, each time a mob in the world is killed, there is a chance that it drops a specific item from the Black Market. If there is no such item available, the Black Market will create an offer or increase an existing one to entice players to sell there. In this way, equipment in the game stays player-crafted, while still allowing for exciting loot drops. [b]Fight for your fortune[/b] Albion's open world offers treasure chests, mob camps, and challenging bosses who drop valuable goods. In Albion's higher-level zones, you can also attack and be attacked by other players. When a player is killed, there is a chance some of their gear will break, thus creating an ongoing demand for new equipment. In one way or another, every single action in the game contributes to its economic cycle. [b]From raw materials to powerful gear[/b] Albion Online lets players buy, trade, gather, and sell all necessary commodities as a core element of its gameplay. Each of Albion's multiple biomes has a unique distribution of different and limited resources, all of which can be gathered and exploited. You can use resources you've gathered or bought from other players to craft equipment, master one or numerous crafting lines, and sell the items you create to grow your fortune. The game rewards dedicated players who take the time to complete their chosen progression skill line, but at the same time allows more casual players the opportunity to participate and find their niche. [b]Ready to get away?[/b] Need a break from fighting, but still want to support your guild? Retreat to your own private island off the coast of Albion to harvest crops, breed animals and grow herbs. Generate food to fuel your guild’s war efforts, or to sell it at the marketplace for a sizeable profit. You can also build up your house and place custom furniture and trophies, and hire laborers to grow and gather alongside you.