Banks

Message 9 From XXXXXX Wed Nov 19 17:03:56 2014 Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 17:03 GMT From: XXXXXX To: Danduin Subject: Sounding out of possible use for Thieves Guild Player Shop area

Dan, I've been looking at the possible use of the Thieves Guild (AM) Player SHop area and wonder whether it would be a) a good idea, and b) feasible to implement a new Bank in this area.

I realise that all auctions for this area are open to any thief, and so any possible use at this point is speculative.

I would be grateful if you would give some thought as to whether a bank which is primarily a thieves-only operation ( given there are guard thieves ) is a realistic consideration. Either as a player-owned operation, or as a consortium owned enterprise with each thief specialisation represented as part of the governing management. ( Possibly this representation forming part of the duties of specialisation Monitors, or from elected individuals with each specialisation ).

The benefits of such operation could be a low ( 2% or 3% deopsit rate ) to rival or beat all other existsing banks. The possible downsides include the requirement to continue this bank as it would be a Master Counter over several resales, meaning a voluntary acceptance by the guild that 1 bid is made at renewal time ( auction ) to obtain low costs for ongoing operation ( as per parts of KLK administration regarding player shops, banks ), and the loss of opportunity for other usage ( is the current usage high anyways of gambling equipment )?

I know this is not a fully -formed proposal, but I would appreciate your views ( and other monitors ) at this initial feasibilty stage.

Thx, XXXXXX