Traveling merchant

A Sherpa carrying a large pack stands before the player in Far Cry 4, with a trade prompt nearby. — Far Cry 4A Sherpa offers trade on a mountain path
Merchant with portable stock
Prompt to start trading
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A merchant moves through the world, making trade depend on an encounter. The player decides whether to resupply now.

Design tips

Provide a route or signal that the merchant is nearby.
Account for essential resupply after a missed encounter.

Examples