SHOP & ECONOMY SYSTEM

Currency Conversion

1 Zenny: Basic energy unit
100 Zenny: Standard repair cost
1,000 Zenny: Major upgrade component
10,000 Zenny: Experimental technology

Average Zenny Per Session

Level 1-3: 200-400💰
Level 4-6: 400-700💰
Level 7-9: 700-1,200💰
Level 10+: 1,200-2,000💰
Boss Drops: +300-800💰

Economy Basics

• Earn Zenny from defeated enemies
• Treasure rooms contain Zenny caches
• Minibosses/bosses drop significant Zenny
• Missions offer Zenny rewards
• Sell unused items for Zenny

Reward Formula

Base Zenny per session =
(Avg Player Level × 50) × (Number of Players)

Example: Level 5 party of 3 =
(5 × 50) × 3 = 750💰 total

Hunter Base Commissary

Location: Hunter Base
Merchant: Automated Vendor System
Stock: Standard items, basic upgrades
Prices: Standard (no markup)
Access: Always available between missions

Field Merchant

Location: Random in Maverick stages
Merchant: Various NPCs
Stock: Limited, situation-dependent
Prices: +20-50% markup
Access: 30% chance per stage (d6 ≤ 2)

Black Market

Location: Hidden, requires discovery
Merchant: Shady dealers
Stock: Illegal/experimental items
Prices: +100-300% markup
Access: Find secret in 3 different stages

Maverick Parts Dealer

Location: After boss defeats
Merchant: Scavengers/Technicians
Stock: Maverick-specific components
Prices: Variable based on demand
Access: 50% chance after boss defeat

Uncommon Items (Level 3+)

Mega Tank: 500💰 (Heal 100 HP)
Hyper Energy: 300💰 (Restore 50 ENG)
System Cleanse: 250💰 (Remove all status)
Revive Injector: 400💰 (Revive at 50% HP)
Stealth Module: 350💰 (Invisible 1 turn)
Teleporter: 450💰 (Instant room change)

Rare Items (Level 6+)

Sigma Med Kit: 600💰 (Heal 150 HP)
Plasma Tank: 550💰 (Restore 75 ENG)
Gold Hyperchip: 1,000💰*
Boss Data Chip: 800💰 (Learn boss pattern)
Infinite Energy: 2,000💰 (ENG doesn't deplete for 3 turns)

*Only available if players missed one

X Upgrades

Buster Upgrade: 500💰 (ATK+2, Level 3+)
Body Armor: 600💰 (HP+10, Level 4+)
Helmet Upgrade: 550💰 (DEF+2, Level 4+)
Leg Upgrade: 500💰 (SPD+2, Level 3+)
Hyper Buster: 1,200💰 (ATK+3, ENG+10, requires all previous)
Ultimate Armor: 2,500💰 (HP+15, ATK+5, DEF+4, SPD+3, Level 8+, defeat 4 Mavericks)

Zero Upgrades

Saber Upgrade: 550💰 (ATK+3, Level 3+)
Zero Armor: 600💰 (HP+8, Level 4+)
Speed Boost: 500💰 (SPD+3, Level 3+)
Energy System: 550💰 (ENG+10, Level 4+)
Black Zero: 1,500💰 (HP+12, ATK+4, DEF+3, SPD+4, requires all other upgrades)
Genmu Zero: 1,800💰 (ATK+5, SPD+5, Level 8+)

Axl Upgrades

White Axl Core: 1,400💰 (+3 ATK, +2 DEF, +3 SPD for 3 turns, Level 6+)
Copy Shot Upgrade: 800💰 (Store 3 abilities, Level 4+)
Rapid Fire System: 600💰 (Attacks hit 3 times, Level 3+)
Stealth Module: 900💰 (Invisible 2 turns, Level 5+)
Plasma Grenade System: 700💰 (3d6 area damage, Level 4+)
Axl Copter Unit: 1,000💰 (Flight for 1 turn, Level 6+)
Final White Axl: 2,000💰 (+5 ATK, +3 DEF, +5 SPD, all abilities enhanced, Level 9+)

Vile Upgrades

Ride Armor Frame: 1,800💰 (Summon 100 HP armor, Level 7+)
MK-II Conversion: 1,500💰 (+10 HP, +2 ATK, +1 DEF, Level 6+)
Multi-Missile System: 900💰 (4 homing missiles, Level 5+)
Fortress Mode: 1,200💰 (DEF×2, ATK+3, Level 6+)
Gatling Gun Upgrade: 1,100💰 (5d4 damage, Level 5+)
Ground Pound System: 800💰 (AoE shockwave, Level 4+)
Ultimate Vile: 2,500💰 (All systems enhanced, Level 10+)

Prototype Plus Upgrades

Protocol System: 1,600💰 (Switch combat modes, Level 7+)
Double Saber Fusion: 1,300💰 (2d10 damage, Level 6+)
Tactical Scanner: 700💰 (Reveal weaknesses, Level 4+)
Speed Protocol Unit: 950💰 (SPD+4, 2 bonus actions, Level 5+)
Defense Matrix: 1,000💰 (Blocks 25 damage, Level 6+)
Quantum Slash System: 1,500💰 (Teleport attack, Level 7+)
Omega Protocol: 2,200💰 (All protocols active, Level 9+)

Repair Services

Minor Repair: 100💰 (Heal 25 HP)
Major Repair: 250💰 (Heal 60 HP)
Full Restoration: 500💰 (Full HP & ENG)
Status Removal: 150💰 (Remove all status effects)
System Diagnostic: 50💰 (Reveal hidden damage/issues)

Upgrade Installation

Basic Install: 100💰 (Install purchased upgrade)
Advanced Install: 250💰 (Install + tune for +10% effect)
Expert Install: 500💰 (Install + unlock hidden potential)
Emergency Install: 200💰 (Install during mission, risky)

Training Services

Combat Training: 300💰 (+100 XP)
Special Training: 600💰 (+250 XP)
Boss Simulation: 500💰 (Practice vs hologram boss)
Tactics Seminar: 400💰 (Learn enemy weaknesses)

Special Character Services

Copy Data Extraction: 400💰 (Extract ability from defeated enemy for Axl)
Ride Armor Tuning: 500💰 (+10% Ride Armor stats for next summon)
Protocol Optimization: 450💰 (Extend protocol duration by 1 turn)
White Axl Calibration: 600💰 (Reduce White Axl ENG cost by 5)
Saber Technique Training: 350💰 (Learn one basic saber technique)
Transformation Stabilization: 550💰 (Reduce transformation side effects)

Sellback Pricing

General Rule: 40% of purchase price
Damaged items: 20% of purchase price
Rare/unique items: 50% of purchase price
Illegal items: 60% (black market only)

Item Condition:
• Pristine (unused): 40% value
• Used (once): 30% value
• Damaged (in combat): 20% value
• Broken: 10% value or cannot sell

Maverick Parts Trading

Chill Penguin: Ice Core (150💰)
Spark Mandrill: Lightning Orb (150💰)
Armored Armadillo: Armor Plating (200💰)
Launch Octopus: Aqua Gem (150💰)
Boomer Kuwanger: Space Crystal (175💰)
Sting Chameleon: Venom Sac (150💰)
Storm Eagle: Wind Stone (150💰)
Flame Mammoth: Magma Rock (175💰)
Copy Data Crystal: Axl-specific (200💰)
Ride Armor Core: Vile-specific (300💰)
Protocol Chip: Prototype-specific (250💰)
White Axl Fragment: Axl-specific (275💰)

Bartering Mechanic

Persuasion check: d20 + CHA modifier
DC 10: 10% discount
DC 15: 20% discount
DC 20: 30% discount
Natural 20: 50% discount (once per merchant)
Natural 1: Price increases 20%

Crafting with Parts

2 Ice Cores + 200💰 = Shotgun Ice (copy)
3 Armor Platings + 300💰 = DEF +3 upgrade
1 of each part + 1,000💰 = Special composite weapon
Full Set (8 parts): 1,400💰 value
3 Copy Data Crystals + 500💰 = Copy Shot Module
Ride Armor Core + 3 Armor Platings + 800💰 = Basic Ride Armor
2 Protocol Chips + 600💰 = New tactical protocol
White Axl Fragment ×4 + 1,200💰 = White Axl Core
Full Maverick Set + 2,000💰 = Ultimate Weapon (character-specific)

1-3: Normal Business
• Standard prices and stock
• No special events

4-6: Sales Event
• 20% off one category
• Limited time offer
• May have increased stock

7-9: Limited Stock
• Only 1-2 items available
• Prices normal
• May have rare item

10-12: Increased Prices
• +25% prices due to demand/scarcity
• Full stock available
• Sellback prices also increased

13-15: Special Merchant
• Different merchant than usual
• Unique/rare items available
• May have unusual payment demands

16-18: Distressed Merchant
• Merchant needs help
• May offer items/discount for assistance
• Could lead to side mission

19-20: Maverick Attack
• Shop under attack during transaction
• Defend merchant for rewards
• Items may be damaged/stolen

Field Merchant (d12 in stage):
• 1-2: Wandering Merchant
• 3-4: Scavenger
• 5-6: Hunter Supplier
• 7-8: Black Market Dealer
• 9-10: Injured Merchant
• 11: Mysterious Stranger
• 12: No Merchant

Auto-Vend 3000

Location: Hunter Base
Personality: Robotic, efficient
Greeting: "Welcome, Hunter. Select your purchases."
Special: No bargaining, always fair prices
Stock: Standard catalog

Barter Bob

Location: Field Merchant
Personality: Greedy but friendly
Greeting: "Hey there, Hunter! What can old Bob do for ya?"
Special: Will bargain, 30% markup standard
Stock: Variable, often has "rare finds"

Tech-Tess

Location: Upgrade Specialist
Personality: Nerdy, precise
Greeting: "System diagnostics complete. Upgrade options available."
Special: Knows all about Reploid tech
Stock: Upgrades, installation services

Shady Sam

Location: Black Market
Personality: Paranoid, untrustworthy
Greeting: "Psst... over here. Got the good stuff."
Special: Illegal goods, high risk
Stock: Experimental/illegal items

Copy-Trader Carl

Location: Random (Axl-related areas)
Personality: Nervous, data-obsessed
Greeting: "Shh! I've got... special data. Interested?"
Special: Sells Copy Shot enhancements and stolen abilities
Stock: Copy-related items, data chips

Armor-Mech Mike

Location: Industrial zones
Personality: Gruff, mechanical genius
Greeting: "Need something heavy? I build heavy."
Special: Ride Armor parts and heavy weapons
Stock: Vile upgrades, heavy weapons, armor parts

Protocol-Patricia

Location: High-tech labs
Personality: Analytical, precise
Greeting: "System analysis complete. Optimization protocols available."
Special: Tactical and protocol-based upgrades
Stock: Prototype Plus upgrades, scanner tech, protocol chips

Adjusting for Party Size

Solo player: +50% Zenny drops
2 players: +25% Zenny drops
3 players: Standard economy
4 players: -10% Zenny drops
5+ players: -20% Zenny drops, more group items

Difficulty Economy Modifiers

Easy: +40% Zenny drops
Normal: Standard economy
Hard: -20% Zenny drops
Expert: -40% Zenny drops, no sellback

Player Economy Issues

Too Much Zenny:
• Introduce expensive must-have items
• Add maintenance costs
• Offer investments
• Have merchants robbed

Too Little Zenny:
• Add bonus Zenny missions
• Increase enemy Zenny drops
• Have merchant offer credit
• Find abandoned caches

Quick Price Guide (Level 5)

Healing:
Med Chip: 20💰 (Sell: 5💰)
Sub-Tank: 100💰 (Sell: 40💰)
Large Sub-Tank: 200💰 (Sell: 80💰)
Mega Tank: 500💰 (Sell: 200💰)

Energy:
Energy Tank: 50💰 (Sell: 15💰)
Energy Plus: 125💰 (Sell: 50💰)
Power Cell: 75💰 (Sell: 25💰)
Hyper Energy: 300💰 (Sell: 120💰)

Quick Price Guide (Level 5)

Weapons:
Basic Weapons: 250-400💰
Elemental Conversions: 400-600💰
Special Weapons: 600-800💰
Advanced Weapons: 800-1,200💰
Character-Specific: 1,000-1,600💰

Upgrades:
Basic Upgrades: 500-600💰
Advanced Upgrades: 1,200-1,800💰
Ultimate Upgrades: 2,000-2,500💰
Character Systems: 1,400-2,200💰

Services:
Repairs: 100-500💰
Installation: 100-500💰
Training: 300-600💰
Special Services: 350-600💰

Sellback Rates

Standard: 40% of buy price
Damaged: 20% of buy price
Rare: 50% of buy price
Illegal: 60% (black market only)
Character-Specific: 55% of buy price

Discount Opportunities

• Bartering: 10-30% off
• Sales: 20% off category
• Loyalty: 10% after 5 purchases
• Bulk: Buy 5 get 1 free (consumables)
• Hunter Discount: 15% at Base Commissary
• Character Loyalty: 5% for same-character upgrades

Example 1: Basic Shopping

Player has: 500💰
Buys:
• Med Chip ×2: 40💰
• Energy Tank ×1: 50💰
• Attack Booster ×1: 150💰
Total: 240💰
Remaining: 260💰
Sells: Old weapon (bought for 300, sells for 120)
New total: 380💰

Example 2: Character Upgrade

Player (Axl) saves for 4 missions:
Mission 1: Earn 350💰, save 250
Mission 2: Earn 400💰, save 300 (550 total)
Mission 3: Earn 450💰, save 350 (900 total)
Mission 4: Earn 500💰, save 400 (1,300 total)
Buys: White Axl Core (1,400💰)
Also gets: Copy Shot Upgrade (800💰) with extra funds
Result: Axl transforms for +3 ATK, +2 DEF, +3 SPD

Example 3: Black Market & Crafting

Player (Vile) finds Armor-Mech Mike:
Needs: Ride Armor Frame (1,800💰)
Player has: 1,000💰 + parts
Crafts: Ride Armor Core + 3 Armor Platings (worth 1,100💰)
Trades: Parts + 800💰 for frame
Saves: 200💰 from original price
Risk: Custom armor may have flaws

Example 4: Party Shopping

Party of 3 (X, Zero, Prototype Plus):
Total Zenny: 2,200💰
Buys:
• Group Healing Pack: 300💰
• X: Buster Upgrade (500💰)
• Zero: Saber Upgrade (550💰)
• Prototype: Tactical Scanner (700💰)
Total: 2,050💰
Remaining: 150💰 emergency fund
Result: Each character gets one major upgrade