Difference between revisions of "ISK sink"
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An "[[ISK|ISK]] Sink" refers to any mechanic where [[ISK|ISK]] leaving a players wallet is not going into another players wallet, i.e. the [[ISK|ISK]] is being absorbed or destroyed by a NPC entity. | An "[[ISK|ISK]] Sink" refers to any mechanic where [[ISK|ISK]] leaving a players wallet is not going into another players wallet, i.e. the [[ISK|ISK]] is being absorbed or destroyed by a NPC entity. | ||
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== Common Myths == | == Common Myths == | ||
| − | * [[PvP|PvP]] (destroying ships) is not an [[ISK|ISK]] Sink. It is a [[Material | + | * [[PvP|PvP]] (destroying ships) is not an [[ISK|ISK]] Sink. It is a [[Material sink]] because a ship and modules are destroyed, and it is an [[ISK faucet]] as the victim recieves [[Insurance|insurance]]. The original purchase of the ship is an [[ISK Transfer|ISK Transfer]]. |
Latest revision as of 16:12, 17 March 2009
An "ISK Sink" refers to any mechanic where ISK leaving a players wallet is not going into another players wallet, i.e. the ISK is being absorbed or destroyed by a NPC entity.
This causes deflation within the economy, as ISK leaves the universe, but the amount of goods in it remain the same (or increase).
Examples:
- Purchasing from NPC Buy-Orders (Trade Goods, POS Equipment, Blueprint Originals).
- Purchasing Insurance (but not claiming).
- Sales Taxes.
- Office Rental Fees.
Common Myths
- PvP (destroying ships) is not an ISK Sink. It is a Material sink because a ship and modules are destroyed, and it is an ISK faucet as the victim recieves insurance. The original purchase of the ship is an ISK Transfer.