Foehn's Promise Coming in December

[Nilandia]

The lilting whisper has been deciphered. The Foehn's Promise is returning for another grand auction this Eorgaen.

Details at: https://www.play.net/gs4/quests/info/solstice_dreams_2005.asp

Guaranteed auction item for every attendee!

Nilandia

[Burnt out Priestess]

Oooo nice!

[Drew]

Depending on how much this costs I might actually go.

[Satira]

*waits for people to start bitching*

[Burnt out Priestess]

Says 75.00 on the website

[Gigantuous]

Gooooooooooooooood thing they tell us about a pay event that happens in december AFTER they tell us about the pay events in january and february.

Wouldn't it make sense to announce the earlier one, I dunno....earlier?

Fuckers.

[Burnt out Priestess]

It would but they don't gigaboo.

[FinisWolf]

It was a great marketing technique on SIMU's part. Sell tickets to something that the majority has already attended, then turn around and put something out that folks have been wanting back for years.

Finis

[Czeska]

The last FP was before my time, so I've no clue what to expect. Since I can't access the officials from work, I guess my excitement will remain absent awhile longer.


Someone post the blip from the officials here for me?

[Edited on 11-11-2005 by Czeska]

[Janarth]

Yeah...is it worth 75 dollars? Its just an auction?

[Warriorbird]

If it has stuff the caliber of the original it will definitely be worth it for some of the folks that go. Notice that I said some.

[Amaron]

Why some...

I wasn't about for the first either... can you all explain more?

I do plan on getting a ticket depending on the dates but still would like to know more.

J

[Terminator X]

Originally posted by Janarth
Yeah...is it worth 75 dollars? Its just an auction?

Click the link, brotha' cheese. Cool preview, if that's what you want to call it.

Since I've been struggling with my masculinity as of recent, I guess this is a good attempt to shrink away from the inherent floofiness of things such as WaveDancer and kitten alters. Maybe I'll buy a ticket.

- TX

[YancyDC]

I wasn't around for the first one, what was the caliber of stuff released before? Would it be possible to walk out of there with a "diamond crusted coin purse with runes of death and deathstones and a picture of dead guy" from the auction or are the consolation prizes any good?

I have finals right in the middle of this, so I probably won't buy a ticket anyway, but if there's a chance of it being fun and not frustrating, I might go.

[Praefection]

I'd be tempted to go just because it's something new and not the same old WD shit.

But of course it's in December, when my hours are being cut and I'm canceling my account. Yay Simu.

[Ilvane]

I loved the first time around, and even the consulation prizes were good back then. It wasn't anywhere near 75 dollars though last time, from what I remember. I migh actually save my pennies this time, though.

-A

[Jay]

http://www.play.net/gs4/quests/info/solstice_dreams_2005.asp

Soltice Dreams Features:

Three ways to to win one of 250 amazing items!
Item list coming soon!
A surprise free gift!
15 new shops!
Shop list coming soon!
Merchant services
Merchant list coming soon!
A fun filled schedule of events, games and contents.
Event schedule coming soon!
A casino with all your favorite gambling games including dragon bones.
Ship amenities including a lounge, bar, dance hall, and an aquarium.
Raffle & Auction Details:

Each ticket holder will win one high-quality item from the main auction & raffle event.
There will be 250 prizes including private homes, workshops, high quality magic items, weapons, and armor.
There will be three ways to win a high-quality item: Raffle, 1-Year Premium Raffle, and Auction
Ticket holders who are unhappy with their prize may exchange their prize for one of 10 consolation prizes.
We do not guarantee that a ticket holder will win any specific item.
Due to scheduling and time constraints, we can not guarantee that a ticket holder will have the opportunity to win any specific item.
All restrictions, requirements and additional fees associated with any prize will apply to the winner. Ticket holders will not be granted refunds or exchanges based on these restrictions.

[mgoddess]

Overview of the event, from the website..


Solstice Dreams:
Return of Foehn's Promise
December 9 - 16

Soltice Dreams Features:
* Three ways to to win one of 250 amazing items! Item list coming soon!
* A surprise free gift!
* 15 new shops! Shop list coming soon!
* Merchant services. Merchant list coming soon!
* A fun filled schedule of events, games and contents. Event schedule coming soon!
* A casino with all your favorite gambling games including dragon bones.
* Ship amenities including a lounge, bar, dance hall, and an aquarium.

Raffle & Auction Details:
* Each ticket holder will win one high-quality item from the main auction & raffle event.
* There will be 250 prizes including private homes, workshops, high quality magic items, weapons, and armor.
* There will be three ways to win a high-quality item: Raffle, 1-Year Premium Raffle, and Auction
* Ticket holders who are unhappy with their prize may exchange their prize for one of 10 consolation prizes.
* We do not guarantee that a ticket holder will win any specific item.
* Due to scheduling and time constraints, we can not guarantee that a ticket holder will have the opportunity to win any specific item.
* All restrictions, requirements and additional fees associated with any prize will apply to the winner. Ticket holders will not be granted refunds or exchanges based on these restrictions.

[kranfer]

I will sign up for this... I only have 900k in silvers but ::shrugs:: I'll buy 40 or 50 million over the next few weeks.

[ElanthianSiren]

In the end, I wish you all absolutely the best :) Good luck there.

-M

[Soulpieced]

As you can imagine, all of the best items were auctioned off. Pretty much all of the richest in the game were in attendance, and a lot of silvers were spent.

[Apotheosis]

This is an example of squeezing an orange until you get every last drop out.

[Parkbandit]

If you play GS to buy/sell for real cash.. this merchant is the ticket for you. You don't want to miss this one.

The silver sellers are going to be busy until then.

[Nilandia]

Tickets are for sale.

There are token auctions (use your token as your bid, winner is drawn raffle-like from those who bid tokens), as well as premium loyalty auctions and consolation prizes. No need to worry about not having much silver.

Nilandia

[Jolena]

Heh, well as much as I'd like to attend, we already blew 160 bucks between two of us on WD tickets. Would have been nice to know this was coming before I entered the raffle for 1st class tickets to the WD. Ah well.. everyone have fun! I hope that some of you whom I really think deserve the great items get them and it doesn't all go to the Tsin's of the game.

[Terminator X]

Originally posted by Nilandia
Tickets are for sale.

There are token auctions (use your token as your bid, winner is drawn raffle-like from those who bid tokens), as well as premium loyalty auctions and consolation prizes. No need to worry about not having much silver.

Nilandia

Take that, Ardwen :P <ducks>

[Hips]

I can't wait to see what they have... it's too bad it's during my finals week, but whatever, I'm so there! :D

[YancyDC]

Originally posted by Nilandia
Tickets are for sale.

There are token auctions (use your token as your bid, winner is drawn raffle-like from those who bid tokens), as well as premium loyalty auctions and consolation prizes. No need to worry about not having much silver.

Nilandia
Ah, I was about to ask if you lost your token if you didn't win, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Just thought I'd pass that on in case anyone else wanted to know.

[Brattt8525]

Got my ticket!

[FinisWolf]

Originally posted by GS3 Michiko
I can't wait to see what they have... it's too bad it's during my finals week, but whatever, I'm so there! :D

It's during our finals week as well, BUT Belle and I will definetly both be there. It sounds really cool, I would still love to have more info regarding the types of the items that came before.

Like since I already own a premie home, and say I won real estate, do I lose or need to forfiet my premie home? Or is it even that quality of item?

I am dreaming and hoping its like the stuff I see Tsin sell, but I also realize SIMU has nerfed items quite a bit, so I am TRYing not to get my hopes up too high.

Finis

[beef]

Originally posted by FinisWolf

Originally posted by GS3 Michiko
I can't wait to see what they have... it's too bad it's during my finals week, but whatever, I'm so there! :D

It's during our finals week as well, BUT Belle and I will definetly both be there. It sounds really cool, I would still love to have more info regarding the types of the items that came before.

Like since I already own a premie home, and say I won real estate, do I lose or need to forfiet my premie home? Or is it even that quality of item?

I am dreaming and hoping its like the stuff I see Tsin sell, but I also realize SIMU has nerfed items quite a bit, so I am TRYing not to get my hopes up too high.

Finis
I'm assuming that the homes/workshops they are talking about are actual houses, similar to the homes in Pinefar and the dormant workshops that have been kicking around like Cerulean's and Aanalar's. Generally have multiple rooms, a locker type container, lock and key, deed, and a node.

[Drew]

Bah, this is gonna be sold out well before standard subscribers are allowed to sign up. That really sucks. Only 89 of 250 slots left and it's not for sale for standard subscribers for 7 days.

[Latrinsorm]

Seriously. "Follow this link to the GemStone IV Box Office and get your ticket now!" ... unless you're a filthy plebian, in which case get in the dirt and BEG FOR OUR TABLE SCRAPS!! MWA HA HA!!!

[The Ponzzz]

Well, let me add my two cents here...

This is one of the BEST marketing schemes out there.

So now, we thought, the WD is the ONLY pay event that's gonna happen so I'll try to get 1st class. You did, bought it, it comes off your Credit card(or how ever you pay) And now the Promise comes, it's BEFORE the WD and you already bought the ticket!

Brilliant!

[mgoddess]

Tickets sold out at 9:23pm EST....

Think that may be the fastest I've seen them go...then again, I've only been around a year and a few months. heh

[Drew]

Originally posted by Latrinsorm
Seriously. "Follow this link to the GemStone IV Box Office and get your ticket now!" ... unless you're a filthy plebian, in which case get in the dirt and BEG FOR OUR TABLE SCRAPS!! MWA HA HA!!!


I upgraded to premie because I knew this would happen. I hate playing into their hand but I really wanted to go.

[Jolena]

Yah we broke down and got two tickets too. This is something both Stunseed and I have wanted to go to for a long time. And it doesn't come around often.

[Axhinde]

I absolutely fucking hate Simu marketing and business techniques. "Hey, if you already overpay for a ridiculously crap service, pay even MORE money for another ridiculosuly crap event!!! Yay 4 all of you who actually think we'll release worthwhile shit anymore!"

/end rant

[Lookkin]

Can you buy someone's ticket? Its already sold out!

Lookkin

[crazymage]

it'll be my first pay event in about a year or so. cant wait

[DCSL]

I haven't missed a pay event in five years. Of course I got a ticket. I know I'll have fun.

[Drew]

Originally posted by Jolena
Yah we broke down and got two tickets too. This is something both Stunseed and I have wanted to go to for a long time. And it doesn't come around often.


Awesome, I'm glad you guys are coming, now I'll actually have some friends there.

[Jolena]

Yep! We should hang out! And then I can watch you win another bajillion totally awesome items hehe. :socool:

[Drew]

Originally posted by Jolena
Yep! We should hang out! And then I can watch you win another bajillion totally awesome items hehe. :socool:


I was already scheming with Stunseed about this. I have some premonitions. We'll have to wait until the items list is released to be sure (and if it's like "25 Dhu Gillywack kitten bags" and "10 5x blessable estocs" I'll probably scream).

[FinisWolf]

Originally posted by beef

Originally posted by FinisWolf

Originally posted by GS3 Michiko
I can't wait to see what they have... it's too bad it's during my finals week, but whatever, I'm so there! :D

It's during our finals week as well, BUT Belle and I will definetly both be there. It sounds really cool, I would still love to have more info regarding the types of the items that came before.

Like since I already own a premie home, and say I won real estate, do I lose or need to forfiet my premie home? Or is it even that quality of item?

I am dreaming and hoping its like the stuff I see Tsin sell, but I also realize SIMU has nerfed items quite a bit, so I am TRYing not to get my hopes up too high.

Finis
I'm assuming that the homes/workshops they are talking about are actual houses, similar to the homes in Pinefar and the dormant workshops that have been kicking around like Cerulean's and Aanalar's. Generally have multiple rooms, a locker type container, lock and key, deed, and a node.

I think I just wet my pants. I hope you are right, because that would just be something I as a player would love to have.

Finis

[FinisWolf]

Originally posted by Jolena
Yah we broke down and got two tickets too. This is something both Stunseed and I have wanted to go to for a long time. And it doesn't come around often.

Yay! I am glad you two are coming! I know we don't rp together anymore, but you two are good people.

Finis

[FinisWolf]

Originally posted by Drew

Originally posted by Jolena
Yep! We should hang out! And then I can watch you win another bajillion totally awesome items hehe. :socool:


I was already scheming with Stunseed about this. I have some premonitions. We'll have to wait until the items list is released to be sure (and if it's like "25 Dhu Gillywack kitten bags" and "10 5x blessable estocs" I'll probably scream).

If it turns out to be like that I will likely do more then scream.

Finis

[Drew]

Originally posted by FinisWolf

Originally posted by Jolena
Yah we broke down and got two tickets too. This is something both Stunseed and I have wanted to go to for a long time. And it doesn't come around often.

Yay! I am glad you two are coming! I know we don't rp together anymore, but you two are good people.

Finis


::sniff:: You didn't dance for joy when you found out I was coming Finiswolf?

[FinisWolf]

I doubt you could offer enough to buy someones ticket. But then, maybe you can. :shrug: I just doubt with as fast as these tickets sold that ANYONE would be willing to sell. Best of luck though.

Finis

[FinisWolf]

LOL

NOT after you wont all that shit at Ebons!

j/k

We don't rp together anymore either. Of course, I guess I don't rp with too many folks at all, hard to do when you are hardly ever IG.

I am sure I will be able to kick you a few times for winning item(s) that I would piss my pants for.

Finis

[Ardwen]

First Promise had such awful items as, the troll heart items (2 of which did NOT sell because attendees thought they sucked), 7x masterfully crit padded armor, the multispell items, Hoem deeds (ask Methais how much he paid for his) all in all, other then having to watch out for con artist auctioneers its very hard to not get a good item here.


Ardwen

[Askip]

<< It wasn't anywhere near 75 dollars though last time, from what I remember >>

I believe it was exactly $75. However I do not expect the items to be of the same caliber as the first event. If folks spending hundreds of dollars for the WD cannot get anything near the quality of the first Promise's items, why would Simu release them for $75?

:D

[Ilvane]

My memory could be wrong, and I might have been more willing back then to buy something in game for 75 bucks..nowadays I think more about what my 75 dollars could buy for the house..heh.

-A

[Askip]

I just checked my event purchases at

https://www.play.net/gs4/quests/list_purchases.asp

to see if a price was listed, but no luck.

I see the the event listed as "The Bazaar 7/17/99" but it cannot be selected.

I do remember thinking back then that I would be getting an artifact-quality item fairly cheap - $75 was nothing compared to the hundreds I had spent monthly playing via Prodigy.

I got very lucky and my token won my call-familiar ring, I did not have the silvers to bid in the auctions.

:D

[Edited on 11-12-2005 by Askip]

[Skirmisher]

Unless the quality of items released at this Promise are markedly less than the previous one you should be able to probably recoup at least a decent chunk of your fee with one of the consolation prizes should you not win anything at all.

[Bijon]

they're sold out?? I barely even had time to think about it!

How much were the tickets?

[Nilandia]

Originally posted by Drew
I was already scheming with Stunseed about this. I have some premonitions. We'll have to wait until the items list is released to be sure (and if it's like "25 Dhu Gillywack kitten bags" and "10 5x blessable estocs" I'll probably scream).
If it's anything like the Plat auction, you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Some fabulous stuff went out, and few duds.

Nilandia

[HarmNone]

In case anyone thinks they've lost their minds, I merged the two threads on this subject. :whistle:

[The Ponzzz]

Originally posted by Skirmisher
Unless the quality of items released at this Promise are markedly less than the previous one you should be able to probably recoup at least a decent chunk of your fee with one of the consolation prizes should you not win anything at all.

There are no consolation prizes this run. There are exactly 250 high end items. So yea, you can make yer 75 bucks back, but you only get one item, defeats the purpose of going. Unless you MA it and then sell one item for 150... And looking at the list of 250 I see atleast 4 people who are bringing their second account...

[Anailea]

Originally posted by The Ponzzz

Originally posted by Skirmisher
Unless the quality of items released at this Promise are markedly less than the previous one you should be able to probably recoup at least a decent chunk of your fee with one of the consolation prizes should you not win anything at all.

There are no consolation prizes this run. There are exactly 250 high end items. So yea, you can make yer 75 bucks back, but you only get one item, defeats the purpose of going. Unless you MA it and then sell one item for 150... And looking at the list of 250 I see atleast 4 people who are bringing their second account...


If for any reason one of the passengers is unhappy with their item, they are able to exchange the item with one of ten consolation prizes during the remainder of the airship’s visit.
:shrug:

https://www.play.net/gs4/quests/info/solstice_dreams_2005.asp

Anailea

[The Ponzzz]

That's saying YER not happy for an item. Like you get a 5x morning star and don't want it.... That's your choice. YOU WILL win something.

Originally posted by Skirmisher
Unless the quality of items released at this Promise are markedly less than the previous one you should be able to probably recoup at least a decent chunk of your fee with one of the consolation prizes should you not win anything at all .

[Kitsun]

In a perfect world, it might work out that way Ponzzz. I imagine there'll be people that were unable to win anything before say Friday and suddenly can't attend the last day and get stuck holding a token.

[The Ponzzz]

Well... If that's the case... THEY SHOULDN'T HAVE BOUGHT ONE and let me buy it!!!

[Stunseed]

If nothing else, Drew and I are going to put our tokens in for the private house in Frost Giants in Mule....

Dome-alicious. :up:

[Ardwen]

heh second accts? try people with 5th and sixth accounts going.

or people with other peoples spare accounts going of course.


Ardwen

[Latrinsorm]

Originally posted by Ardwen
7x masterfully crit padded armorUh, what's wrong with 7x mcp armor again?

[Kitsun]

Originally posted by Latrinsorm

Originally posted by Ardwen
7x masterfully crit padded armorUh, what's wrong with 7x mcp armor again?

I think Ardwen was being sarcastic.

[Jolena]

I honestly think that even if I can't participate in the auctions with the Ardwen's and Tsin's (no offense, I'm not upset that you two can shell out so much money at all), if I get just one item that is neat then I'll be satisfied. Not to mention the shops and merchants available.

As far as how much it costs versus Wavedancer tickets, Stunseed and I paid 160.00 for double occupancy tickets 1st class on the WD and that is just 80 dollars per person. The Foehn's tickets are only 5 dollars cheaper per person. So..I don't expect it to be a dud. :shrug:

[Drew]

Yeah, my character is relatively loaded, but not Ardwen and Tsin loaded. I imagine that anything I would want in the silver auction I couldn't afford. Some people on the officials were talking about how on the last one the got a scripted cloak and were very happy.


If I get stuck with a scripted cloak, I will not be very happy.

[Shari]

Wow. Sold out already. Guess I saved myself 75 bucks in the long run for being too poor to buy one at the moment. You lucky assholes better be willing to do some item runs for me!

[peam]

Suckers.

[Skirmisher]

Originally posted by Drew
Yeah, my character is relatively loaded, but not Ardwen and Tsin loaded. I imagine that anything I would want in the silver auction I couldn't afford. Some people on the officials were talking about how on the last one the got a scripted cloak and were very happy.


If I get stuck with a scripted cloak, I will not be very happy.
I got stuck with a cloak last time and was mad at first also. I later came to think it was nice, not quite incredibly crit padded full leather kind of nice, but nice.

[Drew]

Originally posted by Skirmisher

Originally posted by Drew
Yeah, my character is relatively loaded, but not Ardwen and Tsin loaded. I imagine that anything I would want in the silver auction I couldn't afford. Some people on the officials were talking about how on the last one the got a scripted cloak and were very happy.


If I get stuck with a scripted cloak, I will not be very happy.
I got stuck with a cloak last time and was mad at first also. I later came to think it was nice, not quite incredibly crit padded full leather kind of nice, but nice.


The only verbs I can remember are grin, bow, smile, and act. How the heck am I supposed to remember what to do with a cloak? :lol:

[OreoElf]

Originally posted by Satira
*waits for people to start bitching*

*Insert random bitching here*

Looks fun... wish I could afford to go or had the time to.

[Edited on 11-12-2005 by OreoElf]

[Ardwen]

The really good cloaks you didnt need verbs they acted all on their own heh.


Ardwen

and yes I was being sarcastic

[radamanthys]

There were incredibly crit padded fulls there?

:drool:

[Skirmisher]

I think the humanoid shape armor was from there.

Don't really remember others specifically.

[Vesi]

I didn't buy a ticket to the last one, but if you were Premium you could pay 100k and go on the ship and get a consolation prize. I got a scripted cloak. (one of the hooded black leather ones that weighs 2lbs and has like 14 or 16 scripts... I can't ever remember them all)

Vesi

P. S. I also remember that 100k was a FORTUNE to me and it took me forever to decide to go on that ship.

[Drew]

Originally posted by Ardwen
The really good cloaks you didnt need verbs they acted all on their own heh.


Ardwen

and yes I was being sarcastic


I don't doubt they were, I just already have everything I want altered to fit my character just the way I like, and don't have any desire for some new fluff, outside of a set of spurs perhaps.


It's all about mechanical advantage baby!

[Revalos]

Here's a snippet of what was up for auction last time, I don't know what does what offhand however:

Lot up for bid in the silver room: a moonlight silver satin cloak.
Lot up for bid in the copper room: a gold-hilted warblade inscribed with dwarven runic letters 'Aelthed'.

Items currently in the chest:
A small tooled leather harness
A red box
Some dark vultite studded leather
A large black jacquard box

In storage:
A parti-colored blue and white kite
A gem-inlaid mithril ring
A property deed
A small conquest wheel
A warped gold ring
Some folding paper
An eonake leather-hafted ball & chain
A faded blue canvas herb kit
a deep-hooded green doeskin greatcloak clasped at the shoulder with a gold arrow-shaped pin
A gold inlaid nail file
Some painted modwir juggling pins
an enruned golden disk-shaped pendant suspended from a black silken cord
A red chaos hammer
A bright motley cloak
An embossed nightmare steed necklace
a wrought bronze circlet formed in the shape of a serpent biting its own tail
A gleaming aquamarine runestone
a shimmering grey silk cloak traced with silvery runes
an elegant white spidersilk gown embroidered with a fall of ivory roses
A slender Krolvin pit slasher
a black leather scabbard emblazoned with octagonal ora studs
A sapphire stick-pin
a gold-hilted black golvern falchion with a shimmering blue crystal set into the pommel
a gold-hilted black golvern greatsword with a glistening star sapphire set into the pommel
Several crystal juggling orbs
A twisted onyx necklace
a brilliant yellow cloak clasped at the neck with a sapphire cut in the shape of a bird in flight
A silvery satin-covered box
A patched leather belt pouch
a midnight black cloak clasped at the neck by a black deathstone
a solid metal-hafted vultite mattock
A silvery rolaren mace
Some ornate vultite half plate
A pure imflass spear
an enruned ivory staff capped with a polished crystal orb
A multicolored patchwork cloak
A elegant dark blue travelling cloak
An enruned mithril backsword
A parti-colored green and white kite

[Hips]

Originally posted by Revalos
Here's a snippet of what was up for auction last time,

When you say "last time" do you mean the auction in Plat? Or the last time in Prime?

[Revalos]

In prime.

Also, I distinctly remember Gorlash saying that this would never happen again...heh...how money changes people's minds.

[Skirmisher]

Fixskills and stat reallocation also were never were to have happened again. :2beers:

[FinisWolf]

On with the show, and the item list, and what each item does damnit, I need to decide what my priorities are.

Finis :popcorn:

[StrayRogue]

This blows. I didn't get a ticket :(

[StrayRogue]

So did ANY standard members get a ticket?

[Vimp]

Thye bombed out all of us none US based players that work normal office hours, all the tickets were sold out before I was home from work on Friday and online. 10 years straight premium loyalty don't account for much with Simu. :moon:
Good luck to all you that managed to get a ticket however. My tip, use the token to bid for most anything that comes up as most folk will. If you save it to bid on a few special things obnly then the chances are you're only likely to walk away with one of the consolation items and not one of the uber special auction items.

[Edited on 11-13-2005 by Vimp]

[StrayRogue]

I wouldn't give a shit if I didn't see two or three people with 4+ accounts signed up.

[Drew]

Originally posted by Vimp
Thye bombed out all of us none US based players that work normal office hours, all the tickets were sold out before I was home from work on Friday and online. 10 years straight premium loyalty don't account for much with Simu. :moon:


It was sold out before most people on the USA west coast got home from work, there was a lot of complaining.


You can live vicariously through me though, I'll send you a log :smilegrin:



Originally posted by StrayRogue
So did ANY standard members get a ticket?


No, I saw the rate they were going at and had to upgrade to premium because I knew I wanted to go. I think all 250 sold out in about 10-12 hours, pretty nuts.

[Fallen]

*Sigh*

My computer died at JUST the right time for me to come back and find this damn thing announced, open, and sold out. *Mutters*

The Rapture cloaks went out during the first of these events. Going to be some awesome items.

[StrayRogue]

It's a whole big crock of shit, the way they've handled this, if you ask me.

[Jolena]

Good luck to all you that managed to get a ticket however. My tip, use the token to bid for most anything that comes up as most folk will. If you save it to bid on a few special things obnly then the chances are you're only likely to walk away with one of the consolation items and not one of the uber special auction items.

Actually, that's not true. There are 250 items and 250 tickets, every person is gauranteed one of the 250 unique items and they CAN exchange it for a consolation gift if they are not happy with the item that they get out of the 250 unique ones. So no matter when you choose to use your token, you are still guaranteed one of the 250 items with the option of trading it in.

[Brattt8525]

They are supposed to sell tickets for standard too right? I bought my premie ticket as soon as I read they were open to sell, not sure how they handled it badly? Hell one poster even upgraded to buy a ticket which was good thinking on his part.

[Kitsun]

Most of the complaints on the official boards seem to be rallying behind a few reasons:
1. No warning ahead of time about the ticket release.
a. West coasters feel they got screwed because of the time zone changes and when they get off work
b. People that don't play GS on a daily basis
2. Not fair to basic subscribers.
a. Never get a chance at auction quality items
b. Don't even get a chance at any tickets

I'm sure Kitrina never realized the darn thing would sell out in a day and didn't anticipate this issue or she would've gone for a higher cost per ticket to drag the sales out.

[Jolena]

Yah the main thing I see being complained about is that there was no advance warning of ticket sales so that people could either upgrade to Premi to get one, or at least know when to be checking to buy one if they were already Premium, AND that the event is advertised as one for the entire game population and yet due to Premium perks of having advanced access to tickets, the tickets all sold to Premium members before they could release them to Prime.

[Brattt8525]

So there will be no tickets sold for regular accounts?

[Jolena]

No, as there are no tickets left. Originally the tickets were released for the entire game, however Premium subscribers have the perk of advance purchase before Prime is allowed to, and all of the tickets sold out. There will be no more runs this year of Foehn's nor any more tickets released.

[Brattt8525]

Ewww well then I can see people being upset over that then. I am willing to bet they will toss out some more tickets though as this really is unfair to those who couldn't buy one because they are standard.

[Vimp]

OK but you're missing my point of advice which remains true, I was at the last one. There will not be 250 uber items at the auction, there will be 250 uniquely (and not so uniquely) inspired items that will undoubtedly have had a lot of work put into them. But do not mistakenly think there will be 250 items that you will consider personally to be uber. I am also saying do not put all of your eggs into one basket, if you plan to just bid on a few items, unless you're a really lucky person at auctions, prepare to be disapointed as likely 100 other people will have bid on that special sword etc as well. I'll rephrase, different things will tickle different people but not everyone will be happy with a toy kite, some folk will undoubtedly be walking out of there with a consolation gift. Some folk will also be going along to just bid on anything and everything and hope they get lucky so that they can make a nice in game profit through resale afterwards, I don't begrudge them this just letting you know what you're up against, don't set your heart on anything in particular, the real winners from this auction will be the rich Tsin's of the realm who can afford to acquire a whole new bunch of auction toys after the Foen event itself from those who might not be entirely happy with their prizes afterwards.

[Jolena]

Ewww well then I can see people being upset over that then. I am willing to bet they will toss out some more tickets though as this really is unfair to those who couldn't buy one because they are standard.

I would bet against that happening. Kitrina has already stated they will not be running any more Foehn's Promise events this year and the items have been being designed for a year to make them unique and high quality. In order to release more tickets, they would have to construct more items so that the advertised hype of every person being guaranteed a high quality unique item would hold true (Ie. 250 tickets at this point and 250 unique HQ items). Constructing more items will take a great deal of resources and time and the event is set to run in 3 weeks.

[Edited on 11-14-2005 by Jolena]

[Jolena]

Originally posted by Vimp
OK but you're missing my point of advice which remains true, I was at the last one. There will not be 250 uber items at the auction, there will be 250 uniquely (and not so uniquely) inspired items that will undoubtedly have had a lot of work put into them. But do not mistakenly think there will be 250 items that you will consider personally to be uber. I am also saying do not put all of your eggs into one basket, if you plan to just bid on a few items, unless you're a really lucky person at auctions, prepare to be disapointed as likely 100 other people will have bid on that special sword etc as well. I'll rephrase, different things will tickle different people but not everyone will be happy with a toy kite, some folk will undoubtedly be walking out of there with a consolation gift. Some folk will also be going along to just bid on anything and everything and hope they get lucky so that they can make a nice in game profit through resale afterwards, I don't begrudge them this just letting you know what you're up against, don't set your heart on anything in particular, the real winners from this auction will be the rich Tsin's of the realm who can afford to acquire a whole new bunch of auction toys after the Foen event itself from those who might not be entirely happy with their prizes afterwards.

Oh I'm quite aware that my chances of getting THE item that my character(s) would LOVE to have are slim as I'm up against at least half of the ticket holders wanting the same thing, but I am willing to take that chance. As I believe Fallen stated, the Rapture cloaks were released on one run of the Foehn's and the consolation cloaks that were once so coveted (until the scripted cloaks from ebons and WD were released years later) were also consolation gifts on the Foehn's run of the past. Even if I have to trade my item with someone (and there are those already willing to do so in order to attain something they really want), or if I end up with a nifty consolation gift, I have no doubt that it will be profitable for my character, whether through a sale of that item for silvers so I can get something I already wanted before, or because it will enhance my character's RP or mechanics.

[Kitsun]

Originally posted by Brattt8525
Ewww well then I can see people being upset over that then. I am willing to bet they will toss out some more tickets though as this really is unfair to those who couldn't buy one because they are standard.

I'd put money on them not doing that.

In all likelyhood, GMs will just promise there will be other events in the future and better luck then. Keep in mind, there is a number of PREMIUM subscribers as well as PLAT subscribers that want a Feohn's Promise to attend and can't. And there's only 250 items created for the Promise, trying to create new items so they can add more people would make for a massive can of worms.

[Brattt8525]

Well I do feel badly for those who missed out then, especially seeing as we all know people with multiple accounts took more then one ticket and that just sucks for others regardless of whether they pay for those accounts or not they took a spots from someone else and that is just shitty.

[Jolena]

See, I disagree. I think that if they pay the extra amount per month to have other accounts, they should be able to purchase an extra ticket for that account as well without being talked down to. I know there have been times I've brought both of my accounts to an event and I don't, nor will I ever, feel bad about doing so as I pay for both accounts and as such should receive the same benefits as two people with one account each. :shrug:

As to it being unfair, I do feel bad for the Prime members who did not get to have even a chance to purchase a ticket. However, its been said time and time again that being a Premium member means getting advance ticket sales opportunities and this is one of those times where it really bit the ones who aren't Premium in the ass. Would I object to Simu having had more tickets with more items prepared and released 250 to the Premium folks and then say 100 to the Prime folks? Not at all, but that's not how this particular event works and I understand why, due to the limited items and the uniqueness of them. This is not an event that comes around often and Kitrina already stated that there will be other events this coming year that will be more readily available for others to access. Foehn's is just not one of them unfortunately.

[Brattt8525]

I have also paid for more then one of my accounts to go to something, but the tickets I bought them for were not limited. I may be in the minority here I just think when it was limited to 250 tickets period it really sucks to take more then one :nono:

I am happy I didn't take the time to think about should I should I not go I just saw here the tickets were for sale and went and bought one.

[Ylena]

Those lucky enough to get tickets will have a great time.

Of all the events I ever attended (and I attended EVERYTHING until I quit a year ago), this was my absolute favorite. There weren't a billion people around, the ship was nifty, and I adored what I got. It was a custom dress with a script of my own design on it.

It's pretty funny they're running this again, actually. At the time, there was a huge hue and cry about how this event was nothing but $75=buy an item (and it was $75 the first time around, too). Melissa and company swore up, down and sideways that they'd never do it again because of the controversy. I think Jay and I were the only people who posted positive posts about it. We were both begging for it to come back because we had such a great time. Too bad they didn't do it when I was still mainlining GS. Oh, well.

[crazymage]

I too went to the first and had a blast ended up with a ring one time and some lame crab in a bowl (if i wanted pet crabs id date landing women) but both times i easily sold the item for profit. Also all the people complaining about ma'ers, get over it. If you pay so much a month per account you have every right to buy a ticket for each account you want MA'ers in general keep gemstone going.

[Jay]

If anyone is curious about what might be available at the Promise you might want to check out the Gemstone Platinum folder, Platinum Auction subfolder. Look for my post from 4-5-2005 at 01:30 PM.

Odds are the items will be copies of those.

[Scott]

Originally posted by Jay
If anyone is curious about what might be available at the Promise you might want to check out the Gemstone Platinum folder, Platinum Auction subfolder. Look for my post from 4-5-2005 at 01:30 PM.

Odds are the items will be copies of those.

Nevermind.... I'm an idiot.....

[Edited on 11-14-2005 by Scott]

[Warriorbird]

Some decent items if it is those. Do y'all think the self mana stuff will reach Prime?

[Jolena]

Okay I'm dumb because I went to the Gemstone Platinum folder and saw nothing but announcements, what plat has to offer, events and logs (which didn't have anything in it) and one other folder which also didn't have anything in it about the auction.

[Warriorbird]

There's a topic about a Platinum Auction. Look harder. The item list is a little bit in.

[Jay]

Assuming the tickets are transferable, how much would someone pay for a ticket? I "might" have an extra. And I might be tempted by either in-game silvers or real world cash.

Yes, I know I am a greedy pig for getting more than one ticket. Thanks for the update ahead of time!

[Kitsun]

I don't know how many of those items will show up in the Promise. I mean, most of those items went into the Platinum auction because they were already released in prime years earlier. If you weed those items out, the rest of them looked kinda, really mediocre.

I'm itching to see Kitrina's new list. Seriously, there has to be some weightless containers, no-nav teleporters, self-mana items, homes, ebows, shadowdeath stuff, etc.

[beef]

Does anyone really think that if ticket sales were annouced a few days or a week ahead of time that there wouldn't be the same amount of complaints? Here's what I think would have happened if they had something on the GS homepage 5-7 days prior saying that tickets were to go on sale Friday.
People would complain about the time they went on sale, just like they did this time. Due to work, personal, geographical, and other problems, they wouldn't be able to get online in time. The fact is, they sold out in less than 12 hours. That's a small window of time regardless of when they went sale.
People would complain that they didn't have a chance to buy a ticket because it sold out in less than 12 hours. Most things in life are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Why should this be any different? What about this scenario - they sold tickets in 50 ticket increments. A person that was around the first day ticket sales opened, but logged into the play.net website right after the 50th ticket was sold, wasn't able to buy one. This same person is not able be online again for the next 4 days to buy a ticket. Is this more fair than first come, first serve?
People would complain that only 250 tickets were sold. Would it be better to release a thousand or two powerful items like this? Would it be better if these powerful items were common? If they were, would you want to spend $75 on a ticket anyhow? Would you consider this a special event or would it be as exciting as a merchant that's offering alteration services. Those used to be rare. People griped they never got a chance to get something altered. Simutronics went out of its way to change that. Now people gripe that they're sick of alteration merchants. Be careful what you wish for.
People would complain that they don't check the site on a daily or weekly basis. Some will say they never even go on to the GS homepage. Should Simutronics send an email out to all customers announcing every single event?
Standard subscribers would complain that they didn't have a chance to buy a ticket. I've been a Premium subscriber for several years. How often has being a Premium subscriber helped you get a ticket for something that's sold out? I don't know about you, but my answer is...never. If people really wanted to go, it's very easy to upgrade to Premium for one month. Why shouldn't people who pay extra for a more feature filled subscription be able to reap the benefits?
People would complain that paying customers, I repeat paying customers, which pay for more than one account, bought and paid for tickets for each of the accounts they pay for. Did I say they pay for these accounts and the tickets that they bought? If someone is paying for more than one subscription, why shouldn't they reap the benefits? Maybe they should limit the number of lottery tickets people buy to 1 per family, it just wouldn't be fair to the people who choose to buy only 1 ticket.

No matter how it was handled, the people who didn't get a chance to buy a ticket would be bitter about it. Being bitter because you weren't lucky enough to secure a ticket doesn't mean things could have been handled better. Trust me, I'm no Simu fanboi. As a matter of fact, for a business stand point, I think it's a poorly run company. But, I haven't seen or heard one practical idea or solution on how to handle the ticket sales for this event, that would be deemed fair by the masses.

[Warriorbird]

There'd have been some of the current complaints eliminated completely, however, which I do think counts as a fair bit more valid. Staggered releases was another solid idea.

[Drew]

Platnium list as posted by Uninvited on the officials:



Below are the items raffled and won during the recent Platinum run of the Foehn's Promise. Now there are conflicting stories as to whether these might be the same items to appear in the upcoming Prime run but if they are not, at the very least they will give you an approximation of what is considered auction quality these days.


an ancient silver-bladed vultite skinning knife (helps you skin better)Aoeki
a roughly carved ivory bow painted with poison ivy (highest that a mage can enchant)Arundul
a translucent alizarin crystal (will recharge some items not all) Gwalmachei
a Brutality ticket Valexi
some black checkered leathers (The leathers have been heavily blackened, as if exposed over time to a strong heat source. A white checked pattern has been embossed on the front of the leathers, resembling a chess board in its design. Each individual square has been inset with a fiery red rune. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph.) (6x double, no apparent padding)Brynah
a silver-edged mithril scimitar (said to aid the intensity of combat, has different ability versus undead)Calor
a rune-engraved silver staff capped with a faceted crystal sphere ("Well, this is an interesting item. We're told it was made by an old wizard back in Ta'Loenthra. It's supposed to transport you somewhere, but we're not sure where.")Thenjhar
an ironwood-shafted silvery vultite jeddart-axe ("Impact Flares, holy, midlevel enchantment.")PASSED
a pair of silver-threaded midnight black suede gloves (adds a bonus to all teef skills)Harnen
a braided troll hair belt (Long strands of wiry, white troll hair have been woven together in an ornate knotted pattern to form a wide belt. A buckle has been crafted from a thin, oval slab of blue riverstone inset with gold filigree in the same knotted pattern. Behind the buckle is a small snake skin pocket.) Taken off the table by the auctioneer as boring
a fearsome black mithril mattock engraved with silvery sigils (high enchant, more damage)Sensati
a long black knife (The blade of the knife is coated with a sticky black film. Edged in deadliest of poisons. Works best for ambushers.)Leid
a light brown interwoven belt ( "It is believed this item holds the power of Phoen himself within its fibers. This particular belt is said to blend the owner into the surroundings. It is further believed that the spell recharges over time." The belt is constructed of interwoven plant fibers. Three large sunstones carved in the symbol of Phoen, the Sun God, are set into the fibers of the belt. Three of the sunstones glow faintly.)Sorak
a chipped piece of grey marble from the chest and places it on the table.(more than it seems, charges by itself, spirit strike)Emilan
a Cholen sheaf (The sheaf is finely crafted with an intricately carved scene of the light god Cholen. In the scene, you see a very special moment in one of Cholen's appearances. "This sheaf was found imbedded in stone near the site of a great battle. A band of dwarves recovered it, finding the magical powers to completely heal one that rubs it or one it is waved at. The powers seemed only to be forthcoming but once a day.")Raxelli
a smooth maoral staff wrapped with leather strips (has a place to insert gems, casts different air spells, one is implosion)Devros
a slender black kakore staff traced with glowing crimson runes (a runestaff and a defender. +10 to defend) Luallarr
engraved battle plate (low enchant, a ton of damage padding)Khajor
a set of triple linked invar hauberk (Lirion says, "About the same as the plate." Crafted from thousands of individual golden invar ringlets, the hauberk is at once both flexible and durable. An image of a hammer and anvil has been worked on the front of the hauberk in small black opals. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph. Exceptionally padded)Eyric
a pale tanik shawm engraved with shimmering golden musical notes ("This unusual shawm is quite rare. Long ago, Loenthran minstrels and balladeers traveled throughout the elven kingdoms, their services as lorekeepers and performers in great demand at both lowly tavern and exalted House Court alike. The Council of Musicians wished a way to provide companionship to their travelling journeymen as they criss-crossed the eastern Elanith from the DragonSpine to the sea and back."

On commision by the Council, a Loenthran, whose name is lost to the mists of time, handcrafted instruments to his patrons' exacting specifications, instilling within each instrument the rare power of summoning. The instrument called for the singer a faithful and boon companion."

Lirion exclaims, "Who will bid on such an exquisite piece of artistry and history? Do not miss your opportunity!")Rodger
a fancy parchment ticket ("This ticket entitles the bearer to one completely unique custom-zested item. The zest will include three separate tricks, each designed by the ticket's bearer. The zest must be pure fluff, however, no vorpal swords of doom, etc. The prize will be redeemed by Jolai, and may only be claimed by [the winner]. As far as what is acceptable, Jolai's word is law.")Shyllia
a gem-encrusted mithglin sai ("Look at the gems on this weapon! You know I've heard a tale regarding this weapon. Seems that the gems are more than decoration and that they actually give it different powers." Odd pieces of various gemstones encrust the pommel of the sai, with an empty gem setting at the base of the pommel.)Saras
a glittering topaz runestone ("This runestone is an artifact of great power, and will bring stealth to the owner." "Seems it casts wall of force, several times a day.")PASSED
a tiny pink silk box ("This small box holds a sweet treasure, something sure to please everyone. Its slight magical ability guarantees to always satisfy at least once a day!" Thick and stiffened shiny pink silk forms the sides of this box, trimmed with thin white velvet braiding along the edges. The top flap sports two sides that tuck in, and a strand of golden spidersilk to wind around a diamond clasp at the front, closing the box to keep its contents fresh. Wedge-shaped cabochons of multicolored topaz and rubies stud the sides of the box in a whimsical design linked with gold chasing.)Dyan
a gilded mithril ribcage (The ribcage is from some undiscernable remains. Each bone has been gilded in pure mithril and additional strips of mithril are overlayed underneath to provided comprehensive coverage of the wearer's torso. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph. self mana undisease low enchant)PASSED
A Brutality ticket Selizabeth
some silver finger cymbals studded with tiny multicolored gems ("This unusual cymbals is quite rare. Long ago, Loenthran minstrels and balladeers traveled throughout the elven kingdoms, their services as lorekeepers and performers in great demand at both lowly tavern and exalted House Court alike. The Council of Musicians wished a way to provide companionship to their travelling journeymen as they criss-crossed the eastern Elanith from the DragonSpine to the sea and back."

On commision by the Council, a Loenthran, whose name is lost to the mists of time, handcrafted instruments to his patrons' exacting specifications, instilling within each instrument the rare power of summoning. The instrument called for the singer a faithful and boon companion."

Lirion exclaims, "Who will bid on such an exquisite piece of artistry and history? Do not miss your opportunity!")Ero
a short black dirk ("This dirk has been edged in the deadliest of poisons." The blade of the dirk is coated in a black sticky film.)Neriel
a thick opal-inset armband (self charging strength several times a day) Kormis
a spellbook page (You see a spellbook page with edges that are sharply defined and a dim glow highlights something written upon it. The writing, although faded is just clear enough to make out what it says. You sense that the magic is fully charged. Self-charging Call Wind)PASSED
an invar-tipped thanot walking stick Withdrawn by Auctioneer as too boring
some rigid buckled brigandine (medium enchant, nice crit padding "Dyed a deep blood red with a shiny hard finish, this brigandine armor is notable for the set of steel-buckled straps that run down both sides, adding ornament as well as secure fastening. Each wide buckle is brightly polished and crafted to fit snug against the armor. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph.)Valaraukar
a gleaming vultite flamberge (4x with cold flares. The wavy blade of the weapon is polished to a mirror finish and the golden pommel is embedded with a brilliant cut diamond. A wrought rolaren basket covers a leather wrapped hilt and provides excellent protection for the hand.)PASSED
a scorched rolaren falchion (At the base of the hilt of this weapon is a single large bloodstone. Badly flawed, the gem is quite sizeable, and bears irregular gold veins within the stone. The hilt is wrapped with a spiral of textured black leather from the base upward, and leads to the slightly curving blade. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph. 6x fire flares and does something else neat)Windermere
A Brutality ticketYlaris
an ancient grey leather tome emblazoned with a tentacled black onyx star ("Lots of fun to own, but no real magic to 'em."- scripted)Athias (later RETURNED due to mistaken bid)
a slightly flawed crystal ("It appears that it will show you something far away." Scrying crystal)Zelenthinoth
an iron-banded modwir barrel (makes wine)PASSED
a slender diamond-bladed imflass short sword ("This sword appears to be very slightly higher in enchant that vultite, and to be damage weighted. Again, less than 'heavy' but not by much.")Rullyn
a golden-hilted battleworn falchion ("Tis enchanted six times, can be worn on your belt, and will flare with cold." A small, intricate leather strap runs from the handle of the battleworn falchion, designed for hanging from the belt.)PASSED
a basket-hilted broadsword (5x blessable "The likeness of a striking water moccasin has been etched onto the long blade of the basket-hilted broadsword. The basket hilt covers a grip of moccasin hide, molded to fit the hand. A pommel of blue tourmaline wrapped in fine golvern wire perfects the weapon's balance. You also see a small enchanter's mark." Scripted)PASSED
a large tailored cloak (Jolai displays the fine tailored cloak for all to see. Jolai says, "This cloak was crafted by the halfling tailor, Master Wheezer. Each of his special creations are tailor-made from the finest materials and handstitched with loving care."

Jolai cries out, "Just be sure this size fits you, Wheezer said some wizard played around with them so that each is special tailor-made to fit perfectly! This one is sized for giantmen! He also said the magic might have caused a few quirks, but there is nothing to worry about.)PASSED
a puma trap (traps pumas)PASSED
some gleaming vultite plate (The highly polished plate is forged with a sharply ridged midline from neck to waist, adding to its ability to deflect weapon strikes. The gleaming vultite is otherwise unembellished, beautiful in its simplicity, the only decorative touch being a series of notched engravings on the rivets, clearly the armorsmith's mark. 4x heavily damage padded) Oban
a battle-scarred rolaren shield emblazoned with a sinuous red and gold scaled dragon on a field of white ("This here shield appears to be twice the enchant you'd expect. It is as strong as the metal would imply." 8x)Eldawyn
some dark spidersilk robes embroidered at the hem with curling golden dragons (high enchant heavily crit padded)Rumor
a silver serpent-shafted trident (A splendid example of the fine handiwork of the eastern elven nations, this trident has several serpents curving lazily up to the head of the exquisite weapon, with their tongues ending in the sharp points of the highly polished tines. Each scale is detailed along the shaft, with each body rising and falling along the stretches. A single lightning bolt is carved into the flattened golden helve binding the end of the haft. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph. 6X flaring)PASSED
some polished imflass chain hauberk (The polished chain hauberk is triple-linked for added protection. Each link of the armor looks as if it has been polished to a high sheen, reflecting light in a mirroring effect. Thick, soft cloth padding barely showing underneath adds to the comfort of the wearer. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph" Fairly enchanted, well crit padded)Vexana
a red-hued golvern twin flail (A thick heavy chain covered with nicks and scratches from an untold number of conflicts bind a pair of fat golvern foot long cylinders to an extended wooden handle. Imposing steel nails poke out from each cylinder from top to bottom, with some of them exhibiting heavy damage from extended use. A scarlet leather strap wraps tightly down the long handle, ending in a brass lion head, frozen in mid-roar. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph." Lots of enchants and damage weighted)Anthalse
a shadowy steel longsword (defender +12/+12)PASSED
a pair of thigh-high midnight black leather boots (pocketed boots "Also gives you some dodge and CM." "But they got 3.5 times the number of charges of the giftbox.")PASSED
a spellbook page (You see a spellbook page with edges that are sharply defined and a dim glow highlights something written upon it. The writing, although faded is just clear enough to make out what it says. You sense that the magic is fully charged. "This one is spirit defense, three times a day.")PASSED
an ancient elven vultite longsword (crit weighted 4x)Grimshok
a polished golden oak lute inlaid with deep golden topaz stones (Jolai says, "This unusual lute is quite rare. Long ago, Loenthran minstrels and balladeers traveled throughout the elven kingdoms, their services as lorekeepers and performers in great demand at both lowly tavern and exalted House Court alike. The Council of Musicians wished a way to provide companionship to their travelling journeymen as they criss-crossed the eastern Elanith from the DragonSpine to the sea and back."

On commision by the Council, a Loenthran, whose name is lost to the mists of time, handcrafted instruments to his patrons' exacting specifications, instilling within each instrument the rare power of summoning. The instrument called for the singer a faithful and boon companion."

Jolai exclaims, "Who will bid on such an exquisite piece of artistry and history? Do not miss your opportunity!")Darbyan
A Brutality ticketVoorst
a curved drakar skinning knife (helps skinning) Starfairy
some scarred leather brigandine (The leather of the armor has been nicked in a variety of places and has deep scars showing along the chest. Although the armor appears well-used, the fit allows for a surprising degree of comfort along with protection. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph."A bit better than six enchants, a bit of crit paddin' to boot.")Jarlan
an elegant gold-hilted defender dagger (+15/+15 defender)PASSED
some bright white patched leathers worked with golden threading from the chest (7x)PASSED
a small leather pouch (Here we have a small pouch. Look ye well, me friends for surely this pouch is the very thing all you clerics, wizards, bards and warriors are slavering to have in your greedy, little clutch...er, in your most estimable possession. I would include sorcerers in that group, however as we all know, that sort sports the entirety of what taste they possess solely in their mouth. And as for rogues, they'll probably just steal one anyway.

Now, where was I? Oh yes! Before you wizardly types start picturing this most desirable of pouches crammed full of 27,549 wands, 159 potions of one type or another, 783 orb-quality gems, various and sundry scrolls, parchments, tomes and twiddle sticks, as well as 48 varieties of tarts and a barrel of two of demon rum, I say "Stop and desist!"

This fine and delicate pouch was NAY made to put up with such a mess of needless detritus, no indeed! This pouch, I'm proud to say, holds LITTLE to NOTHING!

If on the other hand, my friends, you are the type of discerning individual that recognizes the superior qualities of a pouch that doesn't stoop to carrying stuff and nonsense, that looks so...so...that is to say, is obviously of novel construction if not exactly in the most pristine of exterior repair...well! This is unequivocally for you!) PASSED
a mithril short sword (The blade is finely crafted but bears no remarkable workmanship. A curious elven rune of ice is etched upon the base of the hilt. Icy IMMOLATOR)Myke
some lightly slashed full leather (Short curving slashes, placed with fastidious care across the upper chest and back of this armor, appear to be decorative rather than the result of battle. Close inspection reveals spots where densely packed woolen padding peeks through the sharp-edged cuts. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph. Heavy padded)Ystar
a white swimming tunic (Several times a day resist elements)PASSED
a translucent cerulean crystal (2x a day recharging crystal)Marius
a tiny golden cleric figurine (Kneeling in quiet meditation, the tiny silver cleric has a look of soft piety upon his face. He holds a tiny silver medallion in one hand. Several times a day warding sphere)Baalimun

a mossbark runestaff, a seedy rat pelt cloak, a shimmering white glaes awl-pike and a sun-shaped steel box.SAVED FOR TOMORROW

a fel walking staff with a twisting vine of ivy wrapped around its length (mid level enchant two hander lightning flares)PASSED
a bejewelled golden crown (makes you more influential by a lot)Iskariot for 200000 silver
a long fang-hafted waraxe (+20, returns to hand when disarmed, sancted, weighted, The haft of this weapon is crafted to resemble a large ogre fang. Slightly yellowed, the hardened bone still allows a secure grip. The waraxe glows with a dim light.)PASSED
some shimmering myklian scale armor (Thousands of myklian scales have been individually joined by small silver imflass grommets to form this armor. Shimmering red scales have been fastened to vibrant blue scales, bright yellow scales to emerald green scales, giving the armor a brilliant patina of color. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph. Padded and nice enchant) Paraethia for 1700000 silvers
a haon-framed tambourine decorated with brightly colored silken ribbons (summons a familiar for a bard "The tambourine is framed of smoothly sanded haon, the skin stretched tightly across it. Brightly hued ribbons are tied gaily to the haon frame, their colors blending together as if a rainbow.")Caithris for 605000 silvers
some veniom inlaid full leather (full leather, decently crit padded, mid level enchant. "An overall pattern of diamond shapes is formed by the fine-gauge veniom wire that criss-crosses this elegant leather armor, each intersection secured with a small golden rivet. Rolled leather trim in a contrasting color caps the shoulders and edges the neckline, held with stitches of veniom wire. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph.")Fink for 2000000 silvers
a sharpened hooking vultite jeddart-axe (Nicely enchanted and weighted)Myrshaan for 400000 silvers
a diamond and ruby encrusted armband (Several times a day of stength)Somman for 2000000 silvers
a dented black golvern shield ("The golvern shield is very old and has many scratches and dents. A golden puma has been etched on the surface of the shield. The puma is standing on its hind legs with claws extended on its outstretched front legs. Its eyes are formed using two dark blue sapphires which seem to gleam from any light available. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph." 7x)Cadsuane for 750000 silvers
a massive vaalorn sword (Sorrow) Nishima for 24200000 silvers
a gleaming vultite flamberge (The wavy blade of the weapon is polished to a mirror finish and the golden pommel is embedded with a brilliant cut diamond. A wrought rolaren basket covers a leather wrapped hilt and provides excellent protection for the hand. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph." Hmmm, strange flamberge, nice though, over vultite, flares, and some actions)Tanderick for 100000 silvers
a slender Krolvin pit slasher (midlevel enchant self mana spirit shield "A favorite in the Krolvin slave fighting pits, this slender weapon was designed for cramped hand-to-hand fighting. The leather-wrapped haon handle holds a two foot long blade on either side. Each blade is slightly serrated just past the handle to aid ripping flesh, while the front halves of the blades are smooth and come to a sharp, pointed end for slashing and thrusting. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph.")Tiaysa for 2000000 silver
a rolaren serpentine longsword (decently enchanted and crit weighted "An engraved image of a striking cobra forms the center of this highly honed rolaren blade. Its head and neck coil back along the handguard where two small rubies form its eyes. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph.") Tillisa for 400000 silvers
an eonake bastard sword ("The wire wrapped hilt of the bastard sword is inset with a miniature silver hammer striking a cracked iron anvil." Standard eonake and somewhat damage weighted)Sold to Jaalar for 100000 silvers
a double-spiked rolaren morning star (You see some greenish gas swirling about the rolaren morning star. Well enchanted and poison flares)Khepra for 2090000 silvers
a heart-shaped haon box ("The ornate box is small enough to hold in one hand. It is hinged on one side and has a heart-shaped image engraved on the lid. The image appears well worn as if it has been rubbed many times." makes imbeddables) Sold to Quilian for 330000 silvers
a serrated vultite gladius (well enchanted rare flare)Gunfer for 200000 silvers
some golvern-studded translucent crystal bracers (self mana invisibility)Kenstill for 5500000 silvers
an elven-carved sephwir longbow set with gleaming silver nocks (nicely enchanted and aimed)Rhett for 2490000 silvers
a fearsome black mithril war mattock with a tsark skin wrapped haft (well enchanted and causes more damage)Konn for 200000 silvers
an armored silvery vultite troll-claw (no fricking info) Ziv for 1000000 silvers
an enruned mithril main gauche (Not only is it 5 to DB, its plus 5, adds some to both two weapon and stalk and hide."The slender blade of this main gauche is wrought of sparkling mithril. The entire length is engraved with elegant runes.")Sold to Zablin for 125000 silvers
an ivy belt (Ivy vines are interwoven with lilacs, myrtle, primrose and peony to form a colorful belt clasped with a white rose buckle. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph." DB item)Aanod for 250000 silvers
a murky blue buckler (The buckler's glossy surface seems to shift between a deep midnight blue and black color, depending on how the light strikes it. At first appearance the buckler appears to be newly forged, but closer inspection of a sigil imbedded in its center betrays its age. The upper left quadrant of the eahnor House Faendryl sigil displays a chip worn smooth by the passing of time. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph." Resistant to magic)Anmaeryl for 450000 silvers
a black opal holy charm (A large black opal is set in the center of this golden charm. Etched around the opal are complex runes of holiness." self-charging uncurse)Veragot for 200000 silvers
a serpent-shaped wand encrusted with opals Pulled for being BUGGY
a deep-hooded midnight black cloak (feature hiding cloak) Passel for 1000000 silvers
some black side-strapped brigandine (Dyed an inky black with a shiny hard finish, this brigandine armor is notable for the rows of silver-buckled straps that run down both sides, adding ornament as well as secure fastening. Each wide buckle is brightly polished and crafted to fit snug against the armor. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph" somewhat crit padded good enchant)Ceilyn for 350000 silvers
a mithril short sword (The blade is finely crafted but bears no remarkable workmanship. A curious elven rune of fire is etched upon the base of the hilt." Fire Immolator)Hubris for 6050000 silvers
a shimmering white glaes awl-pike with a blue tanik shaft (Cold flaring polearm, about midrange enchant on the 50 point system.)PASSED
a gleaming sapphire runestone (The runestone has been polished to a glassy shine, and glows with a cool inner light. The surface of the runestone has been carved with an odd square symbol that frames itself endlessly.)Pulled for being BROKEN
a Brutality ticket Zsi for 500000 silvers
a translucent viridian crystal (a recharging crystal)Malgaftan for 110000 silvers
a black steel longsword etched down the blade with a vine of thorns (Major Sanctuary use your own mana) Brynn for 4750000 silvers
a translucent glaes tiger-claw set with serrated white ora blades (+20, sanctified, crit weighted)PASSED
some tarnished brigandine armor ("The tarnished armor is well used with dents and deep scratches all over the surface. On the upper left corner, just above where the heart would be protected underneath, there is a small golden wolf engraved. The wolf is crouched in a menacing posture with jaws open and fangs exposed. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph." )Treh for 100000 silvers
an ancient eahnor elven longsword (troll bane)Athias for 2500000 silvers
a massive ora claidhmore (2x claid, NOT sanctified)Dajamerak for 3500000 silvers
a thorn-twined witchwood runestaff shod in black ora (near 7x)Luther for 300000 silvers
some diagonally laced double leather (A row of veniom eyelets line each edge of the unusual diagonal opening on the front of this smooth-grained leather armor. Lacing through the eyelets, a braided silk cord tipped with shiny veniom aglets draws a zig-zag of bright color against the dark-tanned surface. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph." fair enchant) Tanallee for 200000 silvers
a pearlized white ora Hammer of Kai (Looks as though it's got a middlin' enchant, an' a heckva swingin' head t'it. weighted and sanctfied)Loenelth for 100000 silvers
an oversized bulging satchel (possibly weightless contents, large capacity)Caden for 8250000 silvers
some patch-work double leather (Patches of leather and padding from all types of different hides have been cobbled together to make up this armor. Despite the hideous look, it appears that it should cover and protect the wearer well. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph." "Nice paddin' on this - look at tha' backing. Take a blow from a maul, that could. Heavy damage padded) Borax for 100000 silvers
an argent and purpure kite shield (Constructed of almost pure mithglin, the field is quarterly argent and purpure, charged by a counter-changed gryphon guardante. The rim is a beveled scallop polished to a high shine that when struck with direct light gives off a halo echoing the beam's timbre. Solid steel arm straps on the reverse side complete this strong statement of defense and knightly bearing. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph." Above 7x)Kinslaiyer for 100000 silvers
a time-ravaged rolaren dagger (This ancient dagger shows the ravages of time. The long, straight blade, nicked and pitted with age, is pointed, indicating this is a weapon designed for stabbing rather than slashing. The handle is made of some sort of bone around which a single, thin strand of rough sisal has been repeatedly and tightly wound, providing a sure grip even for a sweaty hand. The sisal is stained brown with age and dirt. On the blade, just above the small crossbar, is the sigil of Ta'Nalfein. You also notice a small enchanter's mark." Not much information, quite a story)Tholl for 1000000 silver
a green modwir rod (The rod is from the ancient wood of a modwir tree. Etched delicately along its length are ancient elvish runes. Rechargeable Corrupt Essence) PASSED
some dark blue rolaren scale mail edged with cream-colored suede (Nice brig armor, five enchants er so. Nice platin' t'stop a dagger tip." Somewhat crit padded)Cede for 200000 silvers
an abrasive whetstone (The abrasive whetstone looks like a typical whetstone with an abrasive surface to file down nicks and other imperfections on items.' Looks like this'll sharp a blade a bit - not quite by a full enchant's worth.)PASSED
a golvern bound buckler from the chest (The buckler has been embossed with a crest of a bloody heart and polished to a fine finish. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph. 5x)PASSED
a razor-sharp black mithril tiger-claw inset with an ivory skull (6x crit weighted) Kelveon for 100000 silvers
a polished golden oak lute inlaid with deep golden topaz stones (bard can summon a unique familiar)Carli for 100000 silvers
a rugged leather money pouch (Embossed on the side of the pouch is a merchant guild symbol. Stitched around the symbol are the words: "Property of Elanthia Merchant Guild. Weightless)Calidas for 2100000 silvers
a Brutality ticketErrolyn for 330000
some glistening black stalking leathers with an image of a golden tiger (Six enchants, good for those who like to hide. Magical bit. Possibly Camo)Vivana for 110000 silvers
a platinum domed ring (summons from a list of unique familiars "The ring is crafted from what appear to be strands of pure platinum, wrought into an exquisite domed shape. Tiny golden figures of various animals decorate the band, while three black pearl dragons grace the dome.")Donomyn for 4500000 silver
a carved monir theorbo inlaid with star sapphire cabochons (bards can summon a unique familiar)Seregon for 110000 silvers
a gleaming gold warhorn (Polished to a mirror shine, the warhorn is meticulously maintained and nearly free of fingerprints. A gold-washed chain attached to well-oiled leather loops near the bell and mouthpiece allow the horn to be easily attached to a belt." Shakes the ground.)Malaphari for 2200000 silvers
a small coiled serpent You peer closely at the coiled serpent, which is a snake-like carving about 2 feet long. If it isn't real, the carver was the greatest artisan who ever lived! You could almost swear the thing was watching you." Tha serpent can cast three spells. Two poison related, one not. Seems to have a hankering for diamonds.")Reauctioned after being originally passed to Faerik for 100000 silvers
a smooth maoral staff (Staff casts a variety of magic based on tha gem in it."Intricate runes intertwine, encircling the maoral staff from end to end. The staff seems awkwardly incomplete with an empty gem setting at its tip.)Vaporous for 1430000 silvers
some ebon plate mail inlaid with a thunderbolt of deep blue diamonds adorning the breast (somewhat crit padded plate)Juston for 5500000 silvers
a highly polished ivory bow handpainted with a twisting vine of ivy (7x bow)Varostin for 300000 silvers
an engraved platinum certificate ("The bearer of this certificate is entitled to the following service. "One item recreated from what was once lost, shall be found again. The item MUST be registered to the owner.".)Dajomaa for 500000 silvers
a large coiled asp (You peer closely at the coiled asp, which is a snake-like carving about 5 feet long. If it isn't real, the carver was the greatest artisan who ever lived! You could almost swear the thing was watching you.) Kittiara for 400000 silvers
a dark monir lysard inlaid with glittering dragonfire emeralds (a bard can summon a unique familiar)Torese for 100000 silvers
a heavy black pyrothag hide belt inset with plates of urglaes (DB belt)Khyrfel for 600000 silvers
a mithril tiger head pendant (Call Familiar several times a day)Vinzin for 100000 silvers
some rolaren studded black leather (The glossy black surface of this armor is patterned with faceted rolaren studs that glitter like gems. The studs are densely set to form the image of a bird of prey. Outspread wings cover the upper chest area to either side of the central head with its sharply hooked beak, the legs extended out below with talons wide. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph." Nicely padded double.)PASSED
a serrated mithril claidhmore (The claidhmore hilt is wrapped in alternating strands of black and blue leather and finished with a turk's head knot. The oversized basket hilt is engraved with image of an accending falcon, a shimmering silver fish hooked in its talons. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph." +6)PASSED
a finely hammered silver tin (A sheet of finely hammered silver has been cut and folded to create a stunning tin fitted with small copper hinges and a clasp shaped like a small tart. Lightly dusted with crushed diamonds, it appears to glitter in even the slightest amount of light, refracting a myriad of miniature rainbows on nearby surfaces. Tiny nailhead-shaped holes pierce the silver sheeting to form a design on the lid, one of a plump tart with steam rising." makes tarts)PASSED
a fire-runed trident (Flame shaped runes adorn this weapon and each tine is shaped like a flame. The trident glows with a dim light." Returns when disarmed and fire flared)Mustang for 100000 silvers
a veniom-edged toy woodsman bankPain for 2200000 silvers
a nicked and battleworn falchion (A small, intricate leather strap runs from the handle of the battleworn falchion, designed for hanging from the belt. You see nothing unusual, except for a small enchanter's glyph. "Wearable, flares, midlevel enchant.")Jaired bids 100000 silver
an engraved white ora wand (The wand is made of pure white ora. Holy runes twist along its surface, and at the end is engraved the symbol of Lorminstra." Raise dead, once a day)Bjorgi for 100000 silvers
a prayerbook page (You see a prayerbook page with edges that are sharply defined and a dim glow highlights something written upon it. The writing, although faded is just clear enough to make out what it says. You sense that the magic is fully charged." Unpresence 3x a day)PASSED.

a fillet knife (You see nothing unusual, except for a small enchanter's glyph." makes jerky) Labrar
a monir-hilted razern espadon (Looks like it's imflass, got a tip that'll go right through a heart and out that back" exceptionally crit weaighted)Antrage
a translucent hooded spidersilk cape secured with an eight pointed silver star (3x a day invisibility)PASSED
a glyph-etched dwarven battle axe ("Looks like another exceptionally sharp edge on this - good fer removing heads, arms, eyes..." 2x)Maronna
a pitted iron ring (multiple setting t-port ring)Hedlyn
a silver-gilded frosted crystal wolf's head charm (casts strength, not wizard's strength)Lorgan
a crystal teardrop pendant suspended from a thin black cord (Once a day teleport.)Maryssa
a pulsating emerald runestone (3x a day "wizardly aura")Cisalle
a gem encrusted ora broadsword (Odd pieces of various gemstones encrust the pommel of the broadsword, with an empty gem setting at the base of the pommel." 2x gem-eater - has different effects depending what gem)Tyras
some sable leather hunts (6x crit padded)Aelfwyn
a deeply hooded shadowy black cloak ("This deeply hooded cloak is crafted of flowing shadowy black velvet, the dark hue of the material perfect to blend in among deep shadows." magic to assist in hiding in shadows)Arne
a golden rolaren shield emblazoned with a giant floating eye (5x)PASSED
a striking blood red ruby ring set in fine gold (rechargeable eye spy)PASSED
a platinum certificate (This certificate is good for THREE verbs to be added to any one existing item. The nature and scope will be discussed with the winner. ~Lirion)Cadance
a massive stone mattock (I can't believe that we actually got ahold of one of these. As you can see, this stone mattock is made of a stone that seems to almost glow with power!")Stencilus
a Brutality ticketHroeth
a golden eonake morning star with strips of leather wrapped tightly upon the haft (sanctified, damage weighted)Fraelum
an enruned gold and silver falchion (Trollslayer "There is a single word lightly etched upon the hilt. There appears to be something written on it.")Etainne
a hand-tooled braided leather belt (self control)Mithogras
a pulsating emerald bracelet (stores mana)Markoben
a flame-shaped fiery crimson ruby talisman (adds fire lore ranks)Jartan
a meaty bone (Bits of meat have been torn from the bone, leaving dangling pieces of gristle behind. It it sufficently aged to appeal more strongly to the four-footed diner than the two.) Ventent
an emerald-tipped cerulean blue vultite trident (You see nothing unusual, except for a small enchanter's glyph.)PASSED
a glowing opal runestone ("This is one of a few items of mysterious magic created by a sylvan mage, each containing a spell within. The magic of these items replenishes itself, and the workmanship is truly lovely." Several times a day Colors)PASSED
a shining ruby-pommelled eonake whip-blade (7x sanctified)Azarae
some enruned wrought iron bracers (These dark bracers are forged from solid wrought iron. The heavy metal is deeply engraved with dozens of interwoven runes."They make you much stronger, at the expense of dexterity. "significantly")PASSED
a platinum certificate (This certificate is good for ONE custom spell prep phrase. ~Lirion)Firenzes
an oak-hafted notched vultite axe (high enchanted and steam flares)PASSED
a platinum certificate (This certificate is good for TWO signature verbs. ~Lirion)Croaker
a rune covered twisted rod banded at the ends in silvery vultite (rechargeable Cloak of Shadows)Dackit
a black wool cape (+5 DB)Caillet
a scorched red vultite falchion (fire wave falchion)Olo
a jagged barbed blued steel morning star(nicely enchanted steam flares)PASSED
a holy white mithril claidhmore Eglantine
an enruned whittling knife (carves ranger imbued wands and rods)Mugwort
a dark leather bracelet (rechargeable Heroism spell)Jerston
a dark maoral piccolo inlaid with flashing dragonfire rubies (summons a familiar for a bard)Crimsonlynx
a shimmering diamond bracelet (mana storing bracelet)Nilandia
a platinum viper-shaped ring (Lirion runs his hand over the viper-shaped ring. The viper-shaped ring comes to auction by way of an elderly Sylvan, who said he had found it useful during his many years of traveling the Lands. Accompanying the item, he left instructions to pass it along to someone who is more immune to sentimentality than he. For though the item is powerful and rare, it carries with it a quality of sorrow that its former owner could no longer endure." Mu)Prester
a silvery rolaren falchion (The edge of the falchion is capped in silver and sharper than you recall ever seeing before. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph." Aids the intensity of combat, permablessed)Salana
a wide black leather belt studded with wrought iron spikes (enchancive item""Adds to max health, health recovery, stamina, stamina recovery.") Saeroc
a back-swept golvern falchion inlaid with a gold key on its blackened pommel (Permablessed defender falchion)Endasa
some thick silver-framed spectacles (Set in thick silver frames, the lenses of these elegant spectacles are crafted of flawless crystal." Adds perception) PASSED
a silvery mithril axe (6x blessable)
a platinum certificate (This certificate is good for one complete custom-made bow. ~Lirion)Llynya
a platinum certificate (This certificate is redeemable for a small amount of cotton padding to be sewn into any one armor. ~Lirion)Rau
an elegant veniom-studded breastplate (nicely enchanted and heavily crit padded)Anathema
a mossbark runestaffBORING
a branding ironPASSED THANK GOODNESS
a serrated mithril claidhmore (+6 "The claidhmore hilt is wrapped in alternating strands of black and blue leather and finished with a turk's head knot. The oversized basket hilt is engraved with image of an accending falcon, a shimmering silver fish hooked in its talons. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph.")Hazeruth
some ancient eahnor plate (a lot of padding)Thurok
a Brutality ticketHepzibah
a Brutality ticketLlillith
a Brutality ticketBubun
a Brutality ticketArgaryis
a Brutality ticketInch
a silvery haon fife engraved with glimmering elven runes (summons a familiar for a bard)Tenderhand
a gem-encrusted mithglin war hammer (Odd pieces of various gemstones encrust the pommel of the hammer, with an empty gem setting at the base of the pommel.:" gem-eater) Skaldrick
a leather-wrapped oversized eonake maul from the chest (Weighted, sancted, well enchanted)Lysanio
a rolaren katana (highly enchanted for what it is)Marralis
an ivory-hafted morning star (You see a small crimson fist etched on the morning star." Kai star 5x)Sammis
a veniom-edged toy gnome smith bank (The bank is basically a small box topped by a three-dimensional scene, all crafted in metal. The jointed toy gnome smith figure seems poised to move. There's a narrow slot, just the right size for coins, on the side.)Brigit
a small coiled serpent (You peer closely at the coiled serpent, which is a snake-like carving about 2 feet long. If it isn't real, the carver was the greatest artisan who ever lived! You could almost swear the thing was watching you.)Jitoril
a green modwir rod (The rod is from the ancient wood of a modwir tree. Etched delicately along its length are ancient elvish runes. Casts 8 spells- rechargeable)Cloe
a tiny black sapphire rose earstud (Lirion runs his hand over a tiny black sapphire rose earstud. Smiling quietly, he says, "This is one of a few items of mysterious magic created by a sylvan mage, each containing a spell within. The magic of these items replenishes itself, and the workmanship is truly lovely." Resist elements )Sadus
a rune-etched silvery glaes targe (over 7x)Kammerie
a handpainted gossamer silk (The exquisite translucent silk is fancifully handpainted with a scene depicting the ancient Elven town of Ta'Illistim. Tiny diamond studs glitter at the top of each embedded felwood spine, creating a rainbow play of light when opened and waving. A fine golden silk braid is attached to the base of the handle, allowing it to be suspended from the wrist when not in use." 5x Call Wind)PASSED
a laje-hilted vultite main gauche (Its nicely enchanted, flaring, and adds to first aid to help skinning."Shards of green laje adorn the hilt of the blade. A closed steel basket lined with faded and tattered velvet protects the entire hand. A number of grooves have been carved into the cup, perhaps to note one's victories. The blade is chipped and marred from use, but still highly servicable. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph.)Leonidis
a warped gold ring (The ring appears to be made of interleaved gold and brass. It is difficult to tell if the gold is real without damaging the ring itself. The pattern made by the two metals seems to have no purpose and almost appears to shift into new designs as you move it about in your hand.)Hithrand
a gleaming silver falchion (The sweeping blade is polished mirror bright marred only by the acidic burns along the edge. You see a small crimson fist etched on the silver falchion. Kai flares)Hunny
a diamond studded mace (The diamond studs on the mace sparkle with life. A slender haft leads you to believe it may be lighter than normal. The mace glows with a dim light. Returns when disarmed)PASSED
a gold-nocked recurved sephwir horseman's short bow (5x and has aiming)PASSED
a forked-hilt sprial rolaren sai (defensive based offhand weapon)PASSED
a mystic charm (casts prayer)Brunhilde
a polished crystalline lensBORING
a sparkling frost giant cloak (DB)Aronnor
a gnarled glowbark runestaff shod in brilliant white-ora (7x+)Krystic

VoorstBeen-done sack:a scorched black rolaren sudis
SelizabethUnchaste sack:a coin pouch
YlarisRed sack:a platinum certificate good for three verbs
HubrisTwisted sack: a small jewelry box
HroethChaste sack:some deep black elven leathers
HepzibahGreen sack:a double-linked rolaren chain hauberk
EmmiHairy sack:a sephwir heavy crossbow
BunBunWandering sack:a gleaming white ora kheten
LlillithDislocated sack:a gleaming sapphire runestone
ZsiHeavy sack:an eonake flail
InchTan sack:a braided silver and platinum circlet inset with a single icy blue diamond
KrysticBlue sack:pet squirrel

[Drew]

A bunch of items that already exist in plat are on that list though, massive stone mattock, Sorrow, etc.

[Drew]

Also from the officials:


<<Well, if you believe the GMs on the plat boards and Kitrina here, nothing on that list should show up at this auction. - WELCHA

That's not entirely accurate. It's just not exactly the same. We do want to re-release some of the older type items because, well, they're super neat. I just can't compare them, though, because the lists are different in many ways. It's not the exactly the same. I don't want to lead you to believe that it consists entirely of new stuff. That wouldn't be truthful.

~ (GM) Kitrina

[Tromp]

Originally posted by beef
No matter how it was handled, the people who didn't get a chance to buy a ticket would be bitter about it. Being bitter because you weren't lucky enough to secure a ticket doesn't mean things could have been handled better. Trust me, I'm no Simu fanboi. As a matter of fact, for a business stand point, I think it's a poorly run company. But, I haven't seen or heard one practical idea or solution on how to handle the ticket sales for this event, that would be deemed fair by the masses.

In response to your comment regarding fairness:

The raffle system is the fairest way in my opinion. SIMU uses it a whole bunch during merchant visits etc.

250 Tickets
50% to Platinum which amounts to 125
40% to Premium which amounts to 100
10% to Standard which equals 25

Send an email to the subscriber that they won the option to purchase a ticket which will expire in 48 hours etc… If no then it goes back into a raffle to be won by another person not already picked. Etc..

And I’d love to get emails from Simu about game news/changes/mechanics/announcements/calendar events etc. I’m still wondering why they don’t do it in the 1st place.

My 2 cents.

<edited by Tromp because he never proof reads anything at all>

[Edited on 11-15-2005 by Tromp]

[Latrinsorm]

Originally posted by beef
The fact is, they sold out in less than 12 hours. That's a small window of time regardless of when they went sale. Very few people work 12 hours a day. Even fewer are unable to switch shifts or whatever if they know they want to be home on a specific day. All I can think of are doctors or lawyers, and they can afford $4000 to buy Jay's ticket.
Most things in life are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Why should this be any different?Because it could just as easily not be, and more people would be happy. Not all (that would be impossible) but more.
If someone is paying for more than one subscription, why shouldn't they reap the benefits? Most people are bugged by the fact that a person can pay for more than one account, for reasons such as these.
Being bitter because you weren't lucky enough to secure a ticket doesn't mean things could have been handled better.This is true. However, things still could have been handled better.

To Tromp: Prime is Standard. Good idea otherwise.

[beef]

Originally posted by Latrinsorm

Originally posted by beef
The fact is, they sold out in less than 12 hours. That's a small window of time regardless of when they went sale. Very few people work 12 hours a day. Even fewer are unable to switch shifts or whatever if they know they want to be home on a specific day. All I can think of are doctors or lawyers, and they can afford $4000 to buy Jay's ticket.
12 hours, whether you work 1 hour a day or not, is a small amount of time in the scheme of things. They sold out in less than 12 hours and people DIDN'T know which day they were going on sale. How quicky do you think they'd have gone if this wasn't a total surprise? I'm betting 1-2 hours. My feeing is that this is a no win situation.



Most things in life are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Why should this be any different?Because it could just as easily not be, and more people would be happy. Not all (that would be impossible) but more.
Explain how more people would be happy? I hear people saying constantly (not just on this message - in life) that something could be better, but they never offer a solution. The solution I offered would piss me off more. Selling tickets in smaller batches is still first come, first serve, it's just more extended. And the people that truly were the first, but didn't make the first cut, get screwed.



If someone is paying for more than one subscription, why shouldn't they reap the benefits? Most people are bugged by the fact that a person can pay for more than one account, for reasons such as these.
Just because it bugs people doesn't mean that it's right. It bugs me that it bugs people that a person can pay for more than one account. Who's right?



Being bitter because you weren't lucky enough to secure a ticket doesn't mean things could have been handled better.This is true. However, things still could have been handled better.
Again, people say things could be handled better. Tell us how. Educate Simutronics, don't just claim that they handled it wrong. Don't get me wrong, I consider many of the business decisions that they make to be asinine, but this is not one of them.

I'm not trying to be a prick or play devil's advocate, but I'd love to hear some solid solutions to this problem. The GMs were actually soliciting this on the GS forums. Lets educate them.

[Latrinsorm]

Originally posted by beef
My feeing is that this is a no win situation.
Don't get me wrong, pay events are absolutely a no win situation and should stop immediately.
Explain how more people would be happy?Even if the solutions aren't ACTUALLY fair, they SEEM more fair, and that's all that's required to make more people happy.
Who's right?
My side, duh. :saint:
Tell us how.Don't:
Offer a such a limited amount of tickets to a hugely presitigious event that they sell out before some people have even heard about it.
Definitely don't:
Act surprised when this happens.
Do:
Send out emails, advance warnings, and so on of the date of what I'm about to say. Advance being (let's say) a month.
Do:
Use a non-Simu affiliated (pseudo)random number generator to pick amongst every account in the game.
Do:
Allow each account picked to choose go or no go.
Do:
Continue this until 250 (or however many) spaces are filled.

[beef]

Originally posted by Latrinsorm
Don't get me wrong, pay events are absolutely a no win situation and should stop immediately.
I didn't say that pay events are a no win situation. I think it's a solid twist to the standard subscription based MMORPG model. Other folks in the MMORPG community do too. Regarding them being a no win situation, people should try to put this in perspective. Would it be better to not have Foehn's just because you can't go? Or is this a good opportunity regardless of whether you're going or not because new and exciting items are being introduced to into the game?


Even if the solutions aren't ACTUALLY fair, they SEEM more fair, and that's all that's required to make more people happy.

Well that's pretty subjective. You think they SEEM more fair. I don't.

Do:
Send out emails, advance warnings, and so on of the date of what I'm about to say. Advance being (let's say) a month.
Sure, that's not a hard thing to do.

Do:
Use a non-Simu affiliated (pseudo)random number generator to pick amongst every account in the game.

I don't agree with this one. People cry conspiracy with the in game spinners, can you imagine the uproar this would generate?

[Edited on 11-15-2005 by beef]

[Askip]

<< a thick opal-inset armband (self charging strength several times a day) >>

This is worth $75? With the common availability of white crystals, it makes you wonder.

Unless the item's properties were fully disclosed prior to the sale, I would have guessed it contained Spell Shield (opals), not Strength. I would have been one pissed-off winner.

:D

[Askip]

<< a platinum domed ring (summons from a list of unique familiars "The ring is crafted from what appear to be strands of pure platinum, wrought into an exquisite domed shape. Tiny golden figures of various animals decorate the band, while three black pearl dragons grace the dome."Donomyn for 4500000 silver >>

That is an exact duplicate of one item sold in the 1999 $75 Promise, Celtic bought it off the winner. The 1999 auction also had a "golden domed" version with different unique familiars, which is the item I won. It will be interesting to see how many silvers the ring brings in the Prime auction. Unless 4.5 million is a lot of coins in Plat, someone got a real deal.

:D

[Drew]

Originally posted by Askip
<< a thick opal-inset armband (self charging strength several times a day) >>

This is worth $75? With the common availability of white crystals, it makes you wonder.

Unless the item's properties were fully disclosed prior to the sale, I would have guessed it contained Spell Shield (opals), not Strength. I would have been one pissed-off winner.

:D


I'd love a self charging strength item. White crystals, while abundant, certainly aren't enough to count on. I might get one a week, if that.

Self-reliance is a big deal to me, someone was selling a self mana strength item a while ago for about 50 million and I strongly considered buying it.



As far as the familiar ring, I'm not sure we'll see it in the prime auction, a lot of the items sold in platnium already existed in prime, hence the reason for getting them out.

[Kitsun]

At the same time, Kitrina said that some of the old favorites would be painted differently and we'd see them again.

I'm wondering just how much of it is really re-painted past items. I think GS has come a long way with adding new and exciting stuff; at least as far as the past few events are concerned. I'd be a little disappointed not to see like some shadowdeath lance or something crazy.

Wish she'd just let the list fly and we could see what we could see.

[beef]

I was hoping to see some permanent stat enhancers. Only stat enhancer I saw on the list was:
a wide black leather belt studded with wrought iron spikes (enchancive item""Adds to max health, health recovery, stamina, stamina recovery." Saeroc

Since it impacts so many different stats, I have a feeling it's got a limited number of uses. I'd love to see one that impacts 1-2 stats permanently.

[Czeska]

If I win something that hideous, I hope a merchant on board will alter it.

[Hips]

Originally posted by Czeska
If I win something that hideous, I hope a merchant on board will alter it.

/seconded.

[Drew]

Originally posted by Czeska
If I win something that hideous, I hope a merchant on board will alter it.




Most likely they will be, did you see that platnium list?

[Latrinsorm]

Originally posted by beef
Would it be better to not have Foehn's just because you can't go?I never intended to go to Foehn's (or for that matter, any pay event). As for the "more cool stuff" argument, if I was interested in more high end goodies in the game I would rattle the breakage saber a few times.
Well that's pretty subjective.Bob's mom is pretty subjective.
People cry conspiracy with the in game spinners, can you imagine the uproar this would generate?They've actually already done this (lotterized ticketry) for the upcoming WD runs.

Am I the only one who thinks that belt would be kinda neat for an 80's thrash kind of ripoff character?

[Nilandia]

Originally posted by Askip
<< a thick opal-inset armband (self charging strength several times a day) >>

This is worth $75? With the common availability of white crystals, it makes you wonder.

Unless the item's properties were fully disclosed prior to the sale, I would have guessed it contained Spell Shield (opals), not Strength. I would have been one pissed-off winner.
Almost all the info posted is that given to the bidders just before the sale to decide whether to bid. This one I fortunately have a log on. I was giving a play-by-play to the Wavedancing chat for a bit.

Lirion picks up a thick opal-inset armband from the chest and places it on the table.
Lirion says, "Strength."
Lirion says, "Several times a day."

Looking down further in the log, though, I see something I really need to post.



Lirion picks up a spellbook page from the chest and places it on the table.

Lirion says, "Is Devros's favorite spell."

Lirion says, "Break wind."

Lirion says, "Err, call wind."

Jolai says, "This is next. This one is self-charing break wind."

Jolai taps a large can of beans, which is in his right hand.

A thunderous 'buuuurrnnnnttt!' comes from Jolai!

Jolai blinks.

Jolai says, "Lirion, that was gross. If you're gonna do that, do NOT stand behind me."

Arundul says, "Whole new meaning to stinking elf."

*BANG*! "And the winner of the lot is... Hey, wait a minute, where's the winning bidder?" asks Lirion.

Arundul says, "Everyone was afraid of the side effects."
Nilandia

[Edited for formatting]

[Edited on 11/15/2005 by Nilandia]

[Askip]

Thanks Nilandia. :D

[Jay]

11:30 AM CST and it looks like some folks DID take advantage of the refund offer!

8 tickets down and how many to go?

Now we will see if Simu handles the reissue of those tickets in a professional manner by giving notice to everyone when they will go on sale.

[StrayRogue]

I bet they won't.

[Drew]

Shop list:

Captain Meaghrim Alsairath has confirmed the list of fifteen shops for Foehn's Promise. These smaller, exclusive airship shops offer very fine merchandise. Select shops include merchant appearances.

Fetch My Luggage

Winter's Windfalls

Unexpected Treasures

The Heat of Winter

The Niveous Hand - Arilian will be providing you with tasteful feature alterations

The Blanket Appeal

Of Silk and Gold

All That Glitters - Jubilee will take care of all your jewelry alteration needs

Simply Elegant - Mhaimeo will be doing clothing alterations on items purchased in the shop

The Winter Collection

Sparkle Emporium

Brelli's Boutique

Flirty Skirty - Pelagia will be creating fashionable clothing alterations

Tis Better to Give Sutmae will be working on custom compasses

Unfurgetable

[Hips]

Michiko doesn't need more feature alterations, but everything else looks good to me. Yay alters and raffles and auctions! :D