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Dwarf Fortress => DF Adventure Mode Discussion => Topic started by: Teh Dwarf Chunk on July 30, 2007, 10:38:00 am

Title: how do i buy from merchants
Post by: Teh Dwarf Chunk on July 30, 2007, 10:38:00 am

i don't get it, they take from me, then [blah blah blah] owes you 40r

but i cant buy that iron shield

Title: Re: how do i buy from merchants
Post by: Ravendas on July 30, 2007, 10:45:00 am

Use the trade menu, pick what you want, then offer a ton of items, then hit the button where you ask for a ton of money. The merchant will automatically lower how much he gives you / how much he demands, to the exact value of the merchandise. If that's acceptable, hit the 'ok' button or whatever.

Now, pick up the equipment you bought. If you traded for money, stacks of money should have appeared, and any items you traded for lose the $$ tags around them. Any item with a $ tag will count as stealing if you take it, anything you traded for should not have that tag, and is safe to take. Same for the cash.

It confused me quite a bit too at first. All the items are just sitting around on tables in the shop, you need to grab them yourself after purchase.