Merchant XP is granted for operating vendors, as well as placing access fees on structures. For each hour a vendor is active, 50 pts of XP is earned. This amount does not update until a character interacts with the vendor.
How to make a vendor swg?
When you are able to place a vendor, you get the Create Vendor on the Structure Management menu of the structure management terminal of any public building that you can administer. When you choose the option, you are prompted for the type and sub-type of vendor (e.g., Terminal, Bulky) and then the name of the vendor.
Does the artisan skill branch give more general crafting XP?
No, this skill branch uses the same General Crafting xp as all the other Artisan skills. The fastest way to earn Artisan experience is to grind out crafting tools or survey tools until Engineering III, followed by personal harvesters. Each harvesters give 425 General Crafting xp, 446 in practice mode.
Is there a guide to the merchant profession?
This guide is based upon very preliminary findings from the merchant profession. It is also just my personal experience with the profession, and does not aim to be a complete guide to all ways of being a successful merchant.
What is an intended grinding technique?
An intended grinding technique is obtaining missions from a mission terminal that involve creatures, specifically ones without ranged attacks so they can be snared and kited safely by a player with a ranged profession. The idea is to group with a high-level player, get level 90 creature missions, then disband the group to get the full extent of XP.
What race can become a Master Merchant?
Any race can become a merchant. There are no specific race bonuses that effect your progression as a merchant, and there are no attributes that assist in rising up the merchant profession. Becoming a master merchant is all about your abilities in game to sniff out a deal, and know what the market desires.
