Proposal for Macro-Control of Currency Trading in Path of Exile

Dear GGG,
As a loyal Path of Exile player, I’m deeply concerned about the extreme currency market volatility in recent leagues, which has pushed solo players into a tough survival spot. I propose macro-control on core currency trading to stabilize the economy—crucially, this won’t harm team farming or script multi-account players, but will secure solo players’ living space.

Currently, unregulated free currency trading lets farming groups and studios hoard core currencies, causing devaluation and skyrocketing material/gear prices. Solo players (especially casuals) see their profits eroded—they can’t afford crafting materials, trapped in a cycle of powerlessness. This harms the game’s ecosystem over time.

My core proposal: Set reasonable upper/lower price limits for core currencies (e.g., Exalted, Divine, Chaos Orbs) to anchor prices. Details follow:

1. Core Regulation: Price Ranges for Core Currencies

Based on drop rates, usage value, and historical data, set clear price ranges for core currencies. Orders outside this range will be flagged and restricted from listing—ensuring prices stay stable.

2. Key Advantages: Protect Solo Players (Works With or Without Team/Script Players)

a. Secure Solo Players’ Survival: Stable currency prices let solo players exchange their regular mapping profits for crafting materials reliably. They can still craft gear even if they can’t afford market items, regaining the fun of progression.

b. Compatible with Team/Script Players: This regulation works with or without these groups—their farming and profits remain unaffected, as they still earn steadily within the price range. It only prevents extreme market manipulation that squeezes solo players.

c. Stabilize the Economy: Price anchoring curbs inflation and speculation, extending league lifecycles with a healthy pricing system.

3. Brief Implementation Notes

a. Dynamic Adjustments: Tweak price ranges 1-2 times per league to fit version changes.

b. Regulate Only Core Currencies: Keep low-tier/special currencies (e.g., Alteration, Vaal Orbs) freely tradable to retain trading fun.

c. Support with Consumption Channels: Strengthen currency sinks (e.g., high-tier tickets, crafting losses) to complement regulation.

Path of Exile’s charm lies in depth and freedom, which rely on a healthy economy. This regulation doesn’t undermine free trading—it simply creates a fairer space where solo players thrive alongside team/script players.

I sincerely hope you’ll consider this proposal to balance the game for all players.

Sincerely,

A Loyal Path of Exile Player