We've modified the originally posted schedule for Mania to the one below.

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
4-6pm, 7-9pm

Sunday, February 27th
4-6pm, 7-9pm


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 10 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.

4. What happens if you get through all 60 items in the first session?

If we run out of items, any remaining sessions will be canceled.


Additionally, I've mentioned some items that will be offered at Mania:

A blink weapon, make your own SK tattoo, a coraesine relic, a custom spell prep prop, a language earcuff, and OSA items.


--GameMistress Tivvy

This is much more palatable, thank you.

A list of items, even just the short/long descriptions would be appreciated too.

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?!"

So to be clear- Mania is silvers based right?

I think the reverse auction is a GREAT idea and strongly support it. It's a lot harder to collude in a reverse auction since a single person pulling a trigger, with no advance knowledge that they are interested inhibits communication between interested parties. It also tends to maximize the house's "take" because...am I could to bid to my maximum price I will or can pay and hope someone drops out at a lower price? Or do I have to pull the trigger before someone else does and hence pay much closer to my maximum price?

Plus, it's potentially a lot less stressful on staff. I hope so anyway.

>The test of the new reverse auction mechanics on Friday should be what is for silvers. If I read everything correctly.

Not sure where you got that idea or who gave it to you. This will be in bloodscrip.

~*~ Thandiwe ~*~
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