Bitttymacod (atys)
The dialogue suggests a two tier system. Either 3K or free. If it's going to serve its purpose of cheap transport it's got to be cheaper than the tps, especially the tp *to* FH (or other capital city) at some reasonable level of fame (such as 25 - 30), not the exalted levels above 50.
It certainly ought to be free for citizens.
In my opinion, your mileage may vary, void where taxed or prohibited by law.
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In my opinion, the system has 2 purposes:
1. Give town transport to opposing faction, that normally cannot teleport to cities of other faction, except capitals. This is to help language communities that are settled to a town, regardless of the choosen faction.
2. Give a logical reward to citizenship, giving citizens of a nation free access.
Personally I agree with this behaviour choosen by the devs. Honestly, faction teleports are very cheap, and you can consider them almost free if you just carry around some very low lvl mission.
I have 50 tryker fame and I can confirm you the fee of 3k is still applied, so the reward is definitely not for the neutrals.
Only problem actually is that the system is bugged (surprise):
if you choose "yes" at first question, then you change your mind and choose "I want to stay here" to not to use the teleport, you still lose 3k. Dappers are taken after first choice and you don't get a refund if you no more travel.
*Obviously* chars should be charged only after the real trip choice was taken, and not in advance. Much simpler and you don't need to do any check to see if a refund is needed or not. Very simple analysis for any young programmer.
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GilgameeshLegion of Atys