I started playing Realism 350 days ago, and I am by no means an eco holder, nor am I a prominent player.
Just a casual Realism player with a sub 1300 total level
I'm replying to this topic, hoping to represent the non-elite of Realism
Now I know that this merge isn't supported by some of the old heads that play realism, and let's talk about why, but also let's not decide the fate of the game-mode on less than 5 people who have played it long term. A merge is about helping the community grow because I truly feel like people would want to play this game-mode if it wasn't for the simple fact that they're not a part of the rest of the economy.
I knew that this would not be supported by the small majority of major stakeholders in realism, and I addressed that part too. Once the stakeholders stop playing, realism is dead without a merge. Only a few people are keeping it alive right now, because new people don't want to join it. Classic was merged 4 years ago, and if it weren't for that, there'd be no classic players on Alora right now. With a playbase of 500 on a good day, having multi economies isn't sustainable. As I stated earlier, we shouldn't gatekeep a whole game-mode just for a few elites.
I don't wish for an economy merge
I believe listening to the "5 people who have played it long time" is worthwhile!
Like you said: "Only a few players are keeping it alive right now"
They've created a brilliant community full of helpful and including players.
I personally believe that the split economy is beneficial for the survival of Realism. A merge would mean the end
The majority of RSPS players wish for fast progress - that's why players steer clear of the gamemode. Not because of inflated prices.
No support
To anyone reading this: consider creating a Realism account and share your journey with the "sweatiest gamers" of Alora or whatever Realmungard said