Young Player Auction January 10th

[jerco05]

DLG will be hosting a Young Player Auction on Saturday, January 10th! The focus of this auction will be items that new to mid level players can use/need such as 110-120 power scrolls with starting bids at 100k and under. Anyone can submit items, but please take the time to make sure they're not junk and don't expect to make a ton of money here. This is a chance to pass on the items you've used to become the player you are today to newer players and re-coup some of your original investments.

Main Focus should be on the following:
-None of these items should have a starting bid higher than 100k gold
-None of these items should be junk, this is not a "clean out your closet" event.
-All of these items should be generous opportunities for the younger players (e.g. A rideable spider starting at 20k, or a 120 swordsmanship ps starting at 50k gold)
-This is a chance to bring the community closer together, not just an attempt to make money. Leave any idea of making money at the door.
-No item will go for more than 500k. When it reaches 500k, that's it, the item is off the block.
-Sponsorship is highly, highly encouraged. Don't forget what it was like when you started here cold and alone without a familiar face to turn to.
-Sponsors and those needing sponsors need to sign-up on via this post immediately!!!!!
-Please format sign-up as :
-In game name
-Attendee needing sponsoring (or not)
-Attendee as a sponsor (if you want to be a sponsor)

Please focus on weapon sets, armor sets, pet sets and powerscroll bundles. Be kind. DLG takes a lot of money out of it's own pocket to ensure some high end items go for next to nothing in this auction just so that new players have a shot at having something nice without being forced to farm for gold for months at a time. That being said, read the rules!!! Always, always always read the rules and make sure you understand them before attending the auction as either a sponsor or a young(er) player!



DA RULES:

I.Intro
A. These auctions were created to assist both younger and veteran players alike. With a focus on keeping prices low, bidding items will start at very low prices. Information will be updated as needed via the Forums.


II.Schedule
A. Currently the scheduling is as possible. There are only two persons running the auctions.
B. Auctions will be announced on the forums and in world chat prior to launch. All auctions are closed door once started. No late arrivals will be permitted sans exceptions permitted by the Auction staff.


III.Auction Procedures
A. Auction opens, doors close
1. No other persons will be allowed into the auction at this time.
2. Please be seated/settled.
B. Auction bidding:
1. Most items start at 10k gold.
2. Bidding intervals in the YPA is a minimum of 5k, maximum of 10k. (i.e. someone bids on an item, bringing it up to 25k, you can bid 30k [5k more] or 35k [10k more]). Bidding in the Veteran’s Auction is a minimum of 10k increase in price with no maximum.
C. The auction will be divided by types.
1. Order may change, but there will be a weapons segment, jewelry segment, rare mount segment, armor segment & so on.
D. Auction closure:
1. Once the auction has come to a close, stay where you are at. You will receive a PM to come make your payment and collect your item(s). Once you have collected your item(s), please quietly make your way to the exit or back to your seat if you are attending multiple auctions. Remember it is your responsibility to keep track of how much you’ve spent. If you cannot pay for one or multiple items, the items will be given back to their owners as unsold and may be resubmitted for another auction at a later time.


IV.Types of Auctions
A. Young Player Auction
1. Who Can Participate: A Young/New player can participate; either by themselves or by using a sponsor.
2. Money Options:
a) A new/young player can use their own funds, or
b) A new/young player has the option of using funding via a Sponsor.
3. How to get a Sponsor:
a) A young player may retain a Sponsor upon request via PM to Neanderthal or Richter no later than 1 hour prior to an event.
b) If a young player knows someone who will sponsor them, the Sponsor must notify Neanderthal or Richter no later than 1 hour prior to the.
4. Items to expect
a) Items will be low to mid level. Classic arties, mid level armor sets (100% LRC, all 70’s resists, etc) fall into this category.
B. Veteran Auction
1. Who can participate: Any player.
2. Items to Expect:
a) Typically any range of items from low to rare to “I didn’t know that existed”.


V.Sponsorship
A. Sponsorship: You can either be sponsored in the YPA or be a sponsor for a young player.
1. Being sponsored:
a) If you are sponsored in an auction, there are some rules to follow. Generally:
(1) Discuss with your sponsor what will be done with the left over funds after the auction is complete, if there are any.
(2) Be honest, don’t request a sponsor if you already have 500k or are capable of getting money quickly.
(3) Be respectful. It’s not required that you have a sponsor, if you’re lucky enough to have one, keep in mind that they are not obligated to let you keep any leftover funds
(4) You are not bidding on these items for a vet. Occasionally we will have some very rare items on auction for young players. Vets will naturally want these items as well and might try to use a younger player to get an item. If it is found that a younger player was used to purchase an item for a vet, both players will be permanently banned from future auctions.
2. Being a Sponsor
a) If you are a Sponsor at the YPA, please keep in mind and note that:
(1) You may only sponsor a new player up to 500k for the entire auction.
(2) You may only sponsor 1 player per auction. Multiple sponsorships may become available due to unforeseen circumstances and will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
(3) You are responsible for establishing what will happen to any leftover funds with your new player.
(4) Sponsors and players will be matched up by the Auction staff. Both the new player and the proposed sponsor have the option to decline a proposed pairing.
(5) Sponsors are encouraged to coach their players on how much an item is worth and when to stop bidding during the auction through either PM or Party chat.
(6) Sponsors are encouraged to keep silent during the auction.
(7) Sponsors cannot bid on behalf of a young player.


VI.Disqualifications
1. These actions will disqualify any member before, during or after an auction, sometimes permanently. The Auction staff retains the right to remove any members from the auction at any time for any reason. (We’re pretty reasonable)
a) Lying about financial status (i.e. saying you have less than 500k when you in fact have more than that)
b) Purchasing ED or acquiring more funds during an auction, especially during a YPA.
c) Being disruptive during auction proceedings.
d) Insulting any person.
e) Intimidating other players out of bidding so that you can win the item. (i.e. “I have more money than you, you’ll never get it, don’t even bother trying”)
f) Taunting other players.


VII.Item Display
1. We will do our best to put the items for auction on display prior to the auction. Items can also be donated to be auctioned off for the owner’s profit.
a) Items will be displayed on the forums when possible as they become available.
b) Items will also be on display at an area yet to be named. Update to follow.


VIII.Donating Items:
A. To donate an item(s), please PM Neanderthal or Richter and meet for a review of the item and detailed explanation of the proceedings.
B. Only a limited number of items will be accepted for auctioning due to time constraints.
C. 10% of sold items’ proceeds will be kept by the auction staff to implement future accommodations to find more items to auction.

[Johnny Leviathon]

Hail,

Awesome Idea, as a fellow DLG member I will be donating MANY MANY items, jewlery, weapons, armor.

I would also like to be a sponsor to my Brother, Universal Soldier.

I also have a decent amount of gear to hand over for the auction. Send me a PM in game plz, DEBOnair.

[venus]

Great Idea!

I'm less than 3 months old, but I do think I'm more rich than most my age.

If the cap is 500k, I definitely don't need a sponsor, but I'd like to be registered so I can bid on items.

Thanks again!

[jerco05]

Wonderful! Please just make sure you've posted your in game name and whether you're attending as needing a sponsor (or not), or whether you're attending as a sponsor, that way we can keep a running list of our sponsors to pair up with our attendees needing a sponsor!

[jerco05]

Lots of new items added to the display at DLG's Auction House!!! Stop by and take a look at all the great stuff we have for newer players!

**Also, if you happen to have (or can make) medium stone tables, we need more and will pay market value for them!** PM Richter in game and please don't forget to sign up!!!

[Lazboy]

IGN=Lazboy
needing a sponsor
sign me up plz

[jerco05]

Thanks to those that have already signed up!

I know I haven't been promoting this one in game all that much recently. I'm currently separating from the military and it's quite a daunting task. Please, come en mass and signup for this event! We will take care of the younger folks and we have everything on display in the DLG Auction House.

If you'd like to sponsor, sign up now!!!

If you'd like to attend, please sign up now!!

If you'd like a sandwich, press 2.

[Amethystcat]

Hi! I'd like to sign up for the auction please. I'm a new player - been here about 2 weeks - but I don't need a sponsor. My in-game name is Storm a Data. Thanks!

.....and what type of sandwich is that again? Lol

[Amethystcat]

Ok follow up as my autocorrect was on.....my in game name is Storm a Dara, not data. Sorry! (Kicks laptop)

[Haakon]

Registering for the Auction. Act 4 months old. This is a great Idea!

IGN: Arnt Bjerkos
No Sponsor

[khanzab]

I'm sponsoring someone. not sure if i need to sign up or not.

[Drake211]

I would like to register

[jerco05]

Thank you everyone who registered and came out for a good time!

If you submitted items for the auction, PM Richter to collect your earnings IMMEDIATELY!!!! If they're not collected before the next auction, they will be rolled into auction house funding and items will be placed on a vendor at a very reduced price. Of course we understand special cases (i.e. family emergencies, etc).

Look for our next auction here on the forums!!!