Stopping script-buying on the Auction House

[Cherek]

Sykil: I explained how I feel based on my experience. It seems like we have very different opinions about this and that neither will budge, so, I think I will leave it at that. I understand your points, I don't agree, but hey, nothing would be accomplished if everyone always agreed. There has been a lot of good ideas in this thread and a lot of arguments and concerns back and forth. Where we go from here of course also depends on if someone is willing to work on implementing any of these ideas.

[Sykil]

1 line if statement. Done

Is fraction of work of elaborate captcha and timer and new system that who? is going to code. At least for interim. Only 5 min of you life is gone

[gorboth]

Sykil, you've made your point. Let's continue to explore the topic.

G.

[britanica]

Great topic with some great ideas.

To start with my view is that there is nothing wrong with scripts buying. I also agree there should be a way to for people with slower connections to have a chance. I am against the captcha as yes, converting ascii lines in a BCD format to a number using javascript is a very simple task.

I really like the D options previous mentioned as it is an easy code and propose a few additions:

• Once the maximum bid is reached, the auction time would be reduced to 1 hour (if currently longer) and bidding can continue.
• Rommik will learn how to appraise imbued items instead of treating a rose tint and security feeling as equals in value.
• Any bids placed over the maximum bid is kept at the bid instead of being reduced to the maximum bid
• The auction house takes a 10% cut of the bid up to the maximum bid and a 50% cut of the platinum over the maximum bid

[Jar]

Nice mix of ideas. You've bought my yes

[Irk]

Great topic with some great ideas.

To start with my view is that there is nothing wrong with scripts buying. I also agree there should be a way to for people with slower connections to have a chance. I am against the captcha as yes, converting ascii lines in a BCD format to a number using javascript is a very simple task.

I really like the D options previous mentioned as it is an easy code and propose a few additions:

• Once the maximum bid is reached, the auction time would be reduced to 1 hour (if currently longer) and bidding can continue.
• Rommik will learn how to appraise imbued items instead of treating a rose tint and security feeling as equals in value.
• Any bids placed over the maximum bid is kept at the bid instead of being reduced to the maximum bid
• The auction house takes a 10% cut of the bid up to the maximum bid and a 50% cut of the platinum over the maximum bid

gooodie, but the last point is SICK, it is robbery daylight for seller.

[Kitriana]

but the seller didn't even expect plats over their max bid...
or he would have set a higher max bid to start with..
if anything.. they would see it as extra cash

I rather like it because it encourages sellers to try to set prices at realistic levels that they think people will actually pay .. and not try to undercut with a low max bid.. trying to create a bidding war.

[Val]

Britanica: looks like great solutions for me, just go for it and code it please


ps. Just MUST add it:

yes, converting ascii lines in a BCD format to a number using javascript is a very simple task.

Respect. I feel really stupid

[gorboth]

I've been thinking of creating a much more robust captcha. This might be the needed excuse for me to do it.

G.

[Melarec]

Could run several RNG sequences to determine not only the numbers/letters, but the form as well..
Perhaps: 5233

Code: Select all

 ___  '^^\  88888
|        /      88   _
|__    /__    888    _|
   |            88   _|
__/         88888

Make it a bit more tedious to code around..

Just a thought

EDIT: 100th Post! Woot!