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Araneae Auction - Week 29 (November 14th, 2014 - Friday @ 8PM Eastern)

Alexander of ATL.

Rares Fest Host | Atl June 2013
Stratics Veteran
Stratics Legend
UNLEASHED
I Welcome everyone to attend Araneae's Auction house this Friday at 8PM Eastern Standard Time. The Auction house is located on the Atlantic Shard just outside the Zento City.





Lottery

At every auction there will be a lottery for the public to play and bet their odds. The Lottery Item will be displayed on the table west of the Lottery Vendor. Announcing the winning lottery number will always be at the end of every auction and will be chosen by a random number generator. To participate in the lottery, simply purchase a lottery ticket off of the lottery vendor. There will be only 50 lottery tickets available for purchase so first come first serve. The lottery vendor will be stocked thirty minutes prior to the auction. If you have the winning lottery ticket, you must hand it to me so i can verify the code. If the winning number is called and you have it but do not speak up, we will move on to the next number so be alert when it comes time for the lottery drawing.


Mega-Money Lottery

This is a game that lasts the amount of one (1) month. To participate, just simply win the lottery throughout the month!!

When the lottery is claimed at the end of every Auction, I will do the following

1) Request a number between 1-100

2) Request a Security Code

I will put the winners name, chosen number, & code in a book and then place the book inside the AOS orange backpack, east of the lottery vendor.

At the end of every month, I will do a mega drawing regarding the ones who won the lottery throughout the month. (There should be 3-4 people)

I will use a lucky dealer to determine the winning number (1-100)

(There Is only 1 Winner)

PRIZE:

Your Predicted Number is near the dealers number = 25M

Your Predicted Number is SPOT ON with the Dealers Number = 50M





Audric The Drunk (Mini Game Available Throughout The Auction) (STORY)

O' there once was a man from old days of or'
Whom had nothing on his heart than goodness and pure

His name Was Audric, a lonesome fellow indeed
Dreamed of the luxury life and plenty of mead

As a boy, he and his family grew up very poor
Until the age of twelve, when Audric heard a knock on the door

"Good Day sir," said a quirky old fellow
Not knowing what to do, I stumbled a "Hello"

"Where are your parents lad, I must speak with them now!"
"but.. ummmm..."
"Come on boy, I am King Casca after all, so don't give me that brow"

Realizing who the man was, Audric angrily showed him the door... slamming it into Casca's face
"You fool of a child, come with me, you shall be my servant....
"for no one will want you... you're a humanly disgrace"

Many a day, Audric cried himself asleep, wanting the comfort feeling of his mothers hands.
Then Suddenly he thought and summoned up a plan to escape.. for he was the smartest in the land

When Casca lay drunk and asleep;
Audric stole everything - all the gold he could reap

He traveled, far and wide, waiting for his time to claim victory.
Many years later, word got around that Casca was overthrown - put out of his misery!

"Finally!" exclaimed Audric. Rejoicing In the news, he settled down in a strange village: Toad Town
Audric Couldn't help saying to himself "Hey Casca, how does it feel that someone else is wearing your crown"

Known for his trickery and riches - he pledged to share with those he redeems
For, after all, Audric is now living his Dreams.

(For more information on this mini-game, please read the book shown below in the picture, at the Auction House)



How To Make A Submission

Please use the purple bag (displayed in the picture below) as an example of what a submission should look like. Please get a book and a bag (there is a vendor in the bag with return runes, books, and bags) and put the item(s) in one single bag and then list the item and its starting price within the book.

NOTE (1): If you fail to list a start price for your item, I will try my best to contact you and get that resolved. If I cannot get in contact with you I will not auction off the item.

NOTE (2): If I am not around when your submission is completed, you can drop off your submission via my mailbox on the front steps. Everytime i come to my house, I check the mailbox and bulletin board.

NOTE (3): Once the auction is over, I will then distribute the winning gold to all who had submitted items. Please note that I am still in school during the week and that I may be difficult to get into contact with but I will try my best to contact all who have submitted items. It is advised to stay after the auction to recieve your payout so we can avoid complications during the week.









Auction List

At every auction there will be a auction list that will be opened to the public. Normally, I have a item limit in my auction to about 45 items. I keep this limit because I don't want this to be a three or four hour auction. On occasion, the total items surpass that amount because at least one of the following:

1) Holiday - in the holiday mood I like to go over the limit to give everyone the equal fairness of submitting items and also so everyone could get that holiday special. Also, depending on the holiday, there will be mini gift bags laying around that will be released throughout the auction.

2) Item Submitting via mailbox - Sometimes the mailbox will have so many submits that it can pass the limit fairly fast. Although it may pass the item limit, I encourage as many to submit this way because I am not always on at the same time as others are.

NOTE: Only submit items to me and no one else. I am the only one that actually runs and operates the auction itself. Thats not to say I don't have friends help me because I do, but I am the only one with access to the item submits and gold. If you are worried that it is not me, you can ask me to step behind the counter via the telepad. I am the only one with access to get behind the counter.





Rules & Need-to-Knows For The Araneae Auction

Please be sure to read the rules regarding the auction. With the cooperation from every individual, we can produce a better environment for everyone to enjoy. Even though I am fun and games most of the time, I do take these rules seriously. Since I am the only one running the auction, I am doing around 5 or more things at once WHILE trying to not mess up someone's submitted item.

Depending on the player and what they did, the punishment varies:

Temporary Ban - banned for that particular auction. This serves as a warning. If you do the same thing again it can result in permanent ban.

Permanent Ban - pretty self explanatory but basically you won't be allowed to participate in the Toad Town Auction or any event associated with the Araneae Auction House

NOTE: It is very hard to get a permanent banning but it is possible. I don't like to ban anyone because I want everyone to enjoy the game without drama but I will ban if it is needed. FYI: I keep a documented record of people who were banned and why, people needing banned and why, and people with warnings and why.




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Here are the items that will be auctioned off:

1) [Exceptional] Surcoat
2) Bag of Crafted By Armor – ‘crafted by Victor Secret’
3) EP 50%, SDI 5% Ring
4) Various Fish Bait
5) Whispering Rose Package
6) Armor Set Pieces
7) Spring Cleaning Tickets
8) Non Replica Female Sorcerers Suit
9) 14th Anniv. Tickets
10) Halloween Mask Package
11) Broadsword Plaques
12) Juggernaut Set
13) Museum of Vesper Statue Package
14) Armor of Initiation (Garg)
15) Anniversary Dyes
16) EM Sash Package
17) Old Invasion Armor Package
18) Davies Locker [Non-Vendorable]
19) Big Forge (Facing East) Deed
20) Thank You Catskills, I had Fun!! Mesanna
21) Ceramic Mug
22) Nibbled Carrot Left Behind From The Easter Bunny
23) King’s Collection Item Package
24) Double Exceptional Item Package
25) Ophidian Ration Package
26) A Robe
27) Scroll Of Valiant Commendation [Non-Replica] [Not Used]
28) Mesanna Jack O’Lantern Black/Yellow
29) Eternal Guardian Staff
30) Flaming Bud
31) HTML Runebook
32) 16th Anniversary Horse Package
33) Death Certificate for Lost Beard Seppo
34) An Icy Patch (Rare Version)
35) The Darkness
36) Invasion Spelbook
37) [Exceptional] Runebook
38) Mesanna Jack O’Lantern Black/Yellow
39) Freedom Is Never Given, It Is Won
40) Plauge Mask From Mesanna
41) Daemon Mask From Mesanna
42) Potted Cactus
43) Candle Blessed By Love For Lady Mimisia
44) Happy Halloween Pumpkin

** LOTTERY ** - Despicable Quiver (Fire)
 
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Alexander of ATL.

Rares Fest Host | Atl June 2013
Stratics Veteran
Stratics Legend
UNLEASHED
Auction starts in an hour and thirty minutes!!

Gates open at luna bank in an hour!
 

Alexander of ATL.

Rares Fest Host | Atl June 2013
Stratics Veteran
Stratics Legend
UNLEASHED
Here are the items that will be auctioned off:

1) [Exceptional] Surcoat SOLD 40M
2) Bag of Crafted By Armor – ‘crafted by Victor Secret’ SOLD 3M
3) EP 50%, SDI 5% Ring NO SALE
4) Various Fish Bait SOLD 10M
5) Whispering Rose Package SOLD 20M
6) Armor Set Pieces SOLD 5M
7) Spring Cleaning Tickets SOLD 4M
8) Non Replica Female Sorcerers Suit SOLD 33M
9) 14th Anniv. Tickets SOLD 20M
10) Halloween Mask Package SOLD 30M
11) Broadsword Plaques SOLD 3M
12) Juggernaut Set SOLD 25M
13) Museum of Vesper Statue Package SOLD 18M
14) Armor of Initiation (Garg) SOLD 106M
15) Anniversary Dyes SOLD 72M
16) EM Sash Package SOLD 11M
17) Old Invasion Armor Package SOLD 30M
18) Davies Locker [Non-Vendorable] SOLD 22M
19) Big Forge (Facing East) Deed SOLD 20M
20) Thank You Catskills, I had Fun!! Mesanna SOLD 6M
21) Ceramic Mug SOLD 27M
22) Nibbled Carrot Left Behind From The Easter Bunny SOLD 20M
23) King’s Collection Item Package SOLD 30M
24) Double Exceptional Item Package SOLD 16M
25) Ophidian Ration Package SOLD 2M
26) A Robe SOLD 20M
27) Scroll Of Valiant Commendation [Non-Replica] [Not Used] SOLD 47M
28) Mesanna Jack O’Lantern Black/Yellow SOLD 15M
29) Eternal Guardian Staff SOLD 4M
30) Flaming Bud SOLD 3M
31) HTML Runebook SOLD 150M
32) 16th Anniversary Horse Package SOLD 1M
33) Death Certificate for Lost Beard Seppo SOLD 1M
34) An Icy Patch (Rare Version) SOLD 10M
35) The Darkness SOLD 1M
36) Invasion Spelbook SOLD 11.5M
37) [Exceptional] Runebook SOLD 12M
38) Mesanna Jack O’Lantern Black/Yellow SOLD 18M
39) Freedom Is Never Given, It Is Won SOLD 51M
40) Plauge Mask From Mesanna SOLD 11M
41) Daemon Mask From Mesanna SOLD 12M
42) Potted Cactus SOLD 21M
43) Candle Blessed By Love For Lady Mimisia SOLD 3M
44) Happy Halloween Pumpkin SOLD 5M


Total Gold Income: 969 Million & 500 Thousand
Total Items Submitted: 44
Total Sales: 43
Total No Sales: 1



Tonight was quite interesting, to say the least. Many enjoyed the activities while many tried to ruin them. I had to ban a total of seven (7) people from tonight's auction. After the trouble makers were banned/left things went back on track.

However...... I would like to point out one specific person that has lost all respect from me. He is a member from these forums. I WILL NOT MENTION NAMES... BUT WHOMEVER WAS AT THE AUCTION CAN REMEMBER WHO IT WAS.

This particular person was involved in spamming throughout the auction... even after being asked to stop multiple time. Falsely accused many players as 'fake bidders'... and even went to the extension of trying to have them banned from the auction house. After I refused to ban this one participant of the auction.... this stratics member decided to make one smarta$$ remark before leaving.



If you can't read the caption, here is what is says:

"Still letting [Player Name] bid. Im out of here. this is why BOSS auction is going to be superior,"

I can let you, the public, decide if it is real professional for a particular member to cause such a disturbance at a public event, then conclude by saying this. I'll give a hint: they advertised their auction in my auction thread.
 

Alexander of ATL.

Rares Fest Host | Atl June 2013
Stratics Veteran
Stratics Legend
UNLEASHED
I just took a look at my college class schedule and this coming week I am unable to do an auction due to a project I have to focus my attention on that is due for presentation Friday.

I will make up this loss, however, on the following auction. (Friday, the 28th) with a surprise event for the audience. :)

stay tuned!!!
 
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