Roman Trade Exchange
The stock market that never shipped — what actually exists for speculators instead.
Short version: Imperium has no stock market. A "Roman Trade Exchange" with buyable shares was specced at one point, but it was never built - no stock system, no /trade buy, no portfolios exist in the plugin. This page exists to say that honestly and point you at what does exist.
If you came here looking to speculate, the Denarius you were ready to invest has real homes elsewhere. Imperium's gambling and market systems are spread across the casino, the lottery, the Rift, arena betting, and the player-driven auction house - each with its own risk profile.
What Exists Instead
| System | What it offers a speculator |
|---|---|
| Casino | House-edge Denarius games - the closest thing to a market in Imperium, with real risk. |
| Lottery | Buy Denarius tickets into a rolling jackpot; one weighted winner takes the pot. |
| Rift of Dis | The 500-Auctoritas underworld spin - tiered rewards with jackpot upside. |
| Colosseum betting | Pari-mutuel bets on arena matches in Civitas and Auctoritas. |
| Auction House | The real "market": buy low, sell high on items other players list. |
A Note on /trade
The /trade command is not a market - it is the secure player-to-player trade window. /trade <player> opens a two-confirmation swap of items and currency, covered in full on the Trading page.
For asynchronous, server-wide item trading, the Auction House is the closest thing Imperium has to a market: list an item, set a Denarius price, let the bidding (or instant buys) come to you.
If a Market Ever Ships
Should a share-trading system ever be added, this page will be rewritten with the real commands, spread mechanics, and price model. Until then, treat any in-chat claim about "stock tips" or "buying shares" as a joke - there is nothing to buy.