February 2022 Reverse Auction Details and Schedule on 02/22/2022 12:30 AM CST
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Reverse Auction Info (all times below are Eastern)

The reverse auction sessions will be 2 hours long with 1 hour breaks between on both Saturday and Sunday. They will continue until we run out of items or until the last scheduled session listed below.

Saturday, February 26th
1-3pm, 4-6pm, 7-9pm, 10pm-12am

Sunday, February 27th
1-3pm, 4-6pm, 7-9pm, 10pm-12am

FAQ:

1. How many items are there!?

Roughly 60.

2. How does this whole reverse auction thing work?

An item will go up for showcasing for a few minutes. The price then lowers at random intervals, until it receives a bid and is purchased. If no bid is received on that item, it will expire automatically at 15 minutes. Once an item is removed (whether through purchase or it expires) a new item goes up for showcasing and the entire cycle repeats.

3. How can I see what item is up on the auction block?

You can either sit in New Bids on the Block, located conveniently in Bloodriven Village, OR type DUSKRUIN MANIA.

--GameMistress Tivvy
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Re: February 2022 Reverse Auction Details and Schedule on 02/22/2022 03:44 AM CST
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Big thumbs down for the reverse auction.
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Re: February 2022 Reverse Auction Details and Schedule on 02/22/2022 09:05 AM CST
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Do ya'll have a date for Platinum's mania/auction event please?


As I gaze over the horizon, the wind tugs at my cloak and whispers, "Adventure" in my ear.

A squeaky halfling nearby asks, "Why you playing with orcs heads and troll rearends?!"

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Re: February 2022 Reverse Auction Details and Schedule on 02/22/2022 10:06 AM CST
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#1 A schedule for the event at least 2 weeks out so players can plan

#2 A list of items for the event with item details so players can plan

#3 Event does not require a marathon 10+ hour time commitment over multiple days

#4 No reverse auctions. Reverse auctions are not fun.

Shared this on discord too, but I believe any event of this type needs to check off these boxes.


As I gaze over the horizon, the wind tugs at my cloak and whispers, "Adventure" in my ear.

A squeaky halfling nearby asks, "Why you playing with orcs heads and troll rearends?!"

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Re: February 2022 Reverse Auction Details and Schedule on 02/22/2022 10:16 AM CST
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I agree with #2.

On the other hand, the spacing of the items over time allows for a person (or conglomerate) to horse-trade their way into more 'scrip while it's counting down, and get something they'll love....
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Re: February 2022 Reverse Auction Details and Schedule on 02/22/2022 02:02 PM CST
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I would have to agree with the discontent over the stretched out duration.

Mania had issues, but this now requires two days of watching instead of one 6+ hr block.

~Player of Fulmen Soulforge, Hammer of Eonak.
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Re: February 2022 Reverse Auction Details and Schedule on 02/22/2022 02:07 PM CST
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I agree. Given the format, there is a great need for a schedule so people can plan to attend for that particular item.

~ Nuadjha, the Briar Fox

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