Larian Studios Forums Divine Divinity (English) General totally newbie question...i know im sorry

I have having some real trouble understanding the trading system in this game. when i put up the items i wish to sell, then what do i do? do i hit that little balance icon? and what does that do? and also below each pic of me and the merchant there is a number that is so high it can't be the amount of gole i have. the amount of gold i have is likstin my invenory i though? can someone help me here please <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
thanks

hey, welcome tot he forum. the little balacnce button, should make have u/them pay the equivalent cost of the item/items. whats the number, for what item?

Better think of the deal as trading: you trade your item for another. To simply sell, choose your item you wish to sell and then in the merchant's inventory choose the ammount of gold (find the gold in his inventory first <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />). Like Lews suggested, there's 2 small Balance-shaped icons at the top. Use the one on the right, it will add gold from the merchant's inventory to make the deal even.. The one on the right is used if you wish to buy an item: it adds gold from your inventory(if nessaisary).


It's the total cost of every item in your inventory.

In this case: agreeing to the deal would be good, cause this amulet has the same worth as the merchant's gold and helmet together.
The high amount on the char's side represents his items worth in toto, not only his amount of gp - same goes for the merchant/smithy Geoff.
Clicking on the balance scale on either side balances out ONLY in gp (gold coins)
Kiya

If you still don't understand, Katie = please ask, so I can modify this screenshot. Thank you in advance . Spent quite some time puzzling Div-business out.

thanks to Barnie's great patience and a lot of his screenshot experiments

It's important to remember that all trades are not fair.Sometimes you get paid less than the items are worth.This builds up your reputation, resulting in lower prices and better deals.It also took me awhile to figure it out.

nice screenshot/explanation <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/up.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" /> kiya! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" />

Good work, KIya, I'm impressed. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/up.gif" alt="" />

Indeed. LONG LIVE KIYA! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/offtopic.gif" alt="" /> i wus wondering if u want to pay less than an item is worth does the merchant accept the trade? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/offtopic.gif" alt="" /> .


nice screenie Kiya v. understandable

No, you have to give at least the value. No less. More is good, mostly to improve his attitude towards you and so getting better deals.

Prices go down according to the merchant's attitude towards you or the skill "traders tongue". Same for your items, thses prices go up then.
Kiya

It's easy enough to get a good attitude. Just let the same merchant (Geoff has the most money (that I've seen)) repair and identify every item you need and sell everything to him. Attitude rises through fair trade, although slower.

thanks for all the help on this and so quickly i might add!!!