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What is the value of an Aurum? A politically explosive question in these post-Incarna days, when hordes of irate EVE players have already made themselves positively dizzy screaming their heads off -- "ZERO!" -- calling even for boycotts not only of the Noble Exchange but also of every player with the temerity to dress his or her characters in Noble Exchange fashions.

But the Aurum is not "worthless." It is in use and has a value, one that can be determined, day to day, as accurately as that of any other currency, despite the anger of those who refuse to use it and, more to the point, despite CCPs effort to peg its value to its PLEX price. For the value of a currency is not its price -- what one must pay in other currencies to obtain it -- but, ultimately, the value of what it can buy.

Today (2011.12.08), I calculate the average ISK market value of an Aurum to be 13,966 ISK in Jita. Its median ISK market value is even lower: 8,414 ISK. Yet CCP's currency manipulation scheme puts the price of an Aurum today at 131,286 ISK, at Jita PLEX prices.

In the discrepancy between these in-world market-determined values and CCP's currency manipulation scheme lies much of the sorry tale of CCP's misconceived venture into micro-transactions.

[Update: We've added a Market Indexes block to our right column, providing current estimates of the ISK value of an Aurum and the price of PLEX in Jita, as well as tracking two prices of interest with respect to Goonswarm's so-called "Interdiction" -- Oxygen Isotopes and Mackinaws. Expect adjustment of these and other topical indexes in the future.]

Incarna Eyewear June 2011

Yuki 0nna

The initial Incarna Accessory lineup is out. And it's an all-eyewear celebration of capsuleer disabilities or, as the case may be, blind ambition to be "better than before... BETTER, STRONGER, FASTER."

The Looking Glass brand of ocular implants makes a naked play for the latter group of would-be bionic beings, promising estravagant capability without so much as a bow to old-fashioned human aesthetics.

Odin's synthetic eye replacements, on the other hand, promise to be "subtle enough for any occasion," but, in truth, only if your dinner date or thsoe of your circle of acquaintance are blind enough to need ocular replacements themselves.

Incarna Women's Clothing June 2011

Yuki 0nna

The initial Incarna Women's Clothing lineup is out. While blouses and tops are limited to a rather strict military look, with the exception of the Quafe T-Shirt, the new skirts and footwear are a welcome stylish relief from the drab stock offerings available heretofore. Were it not for the price, I'd have a pair of each of the new footwear right now, specially the knee-high boots and 'Minima' stiletto heels.

The general aesthetic is geared toward dark dens of iniquity. Those hoping to glitter dancing among the stars will have to hold their collective breath a bit longer.

Here's all we have available at Nex outlets system wide. Local inventories at any given station seem to be limited. And to no one's surprise, apparel is scare and very steeply priced on the ISK market. Don't expect those prices to become reasonable anytime soon.

Incarna Men's Clothing June 2011

Yuki 0nna

The initial Incarna Men's Clothing lineup is in. Those hoping for a formal or casual military look will be pleased. Those hoping to shine dancing among the stars will have to hold their collective breath a bit longer.

Here's a look at all currently available at Nex outlets system wide. Local inventories at any given station seem to be limited.

And to no one's surprise, apparel is scare and very steeply priced on the ISK market. Don't expect prices to become reasonable any time soon.