Problem: Extended cap batteries require only 1 good metal part and sell for a price comparable to the pre-nerf good metal parts. The use of Extended Capacitor batteries to bypass the Good Metal Parts nerf has become commonplace. I have tested this personally as well have killed many "traders" carrying 50+ extended cap batteries to various towns to sell to various traders for all of their caps. This practice further exacerbates the issue of the broken economy in Reloaded and should be quickly and swiftly remedied.
Steps to recreate:
1. Obtain Good Metal Parts.
2. Obtain EW Crafter level 2 - a small investment.
3. Craft Good Metal Parts into Extended Cap Batteries at an advanced workbench.
4. Sell Extended Cap Batteries to a merchant which accepts them.
5. Observe as they sell for a far greater amount than their actual worth and a price comparable to pre-nerf Good Metal Parts.
Solution 1: Nerf the sale price of Extended Cap Batteries.
Solution 2: Increase the crafting requirements of Extended Cap Batteries.
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