As a very active player of New World, I believe that having a transaction tracking mechanism in the game would greatly benefit the community. It is important to have a trustworthy treasurer managing our companies treasury, but relying solely on the trustworthiness of treasurers is not always the best solution.
Even the most honest person can make mistakes, and mistakes can be costly when managing a treasury that involves large sums of money. Without a transaction tracking mechanism, it can be difficult to identify mistakes and who is responsible for any losses. However, implementing a transaction tracking mechanism would allow us to easily identify irregularities and take action to rectify them.
World of Warcraft had a transaction tracking system back in 2004, and I believe that New World should follow suit. By enabling players to monitor all transactions, including deposits and withdrawals, we can promote transparency and accountability among players managing the treasury. This would also help prevent any potential issues, such as theft or embezzlement.
Implementing a transaction tracking mechanism can be done in several ways. One easy solution is to have a simple log that records all transactions made in the treasury. This log could be accessed by the treasurer as well as any designated officers. Additionally, it could be made available to all members of the guild or faction with limited permissions, such as read-only access.
Another solution would be to implement a transaction history visible at the governor desk or many other areas of the UI where all transactions are recorded and made visible to all members with read-only access. This would ensure that everyone is aware of any changes made to the treasury and could also help prevent any potential issues from arising.
As it stands now, players must take measures outside the game to combat issues such as using discord to keep track of all transactions, which could easily be solvable in-game with a transaction tracking mechanism and also cause less headache. By implementing simple solutions such as a transaction log, the developers can make a significant impact on the gameplay experience.
I strongly urge the developers to try and implement a transaction tracking mechanism in the game since nothing has been thought about since release. This feature would greatly benefit the community by preventing losses, reducing the risk of theft and potential losses, and promoting trust and accountability among players managing the treasury. By implementing simple solutions such as a transaction log, the developers can make a significant impact on the gameplay experience of company members and how this is Treated and handled.