This guide will explain what an auction is, its mechanics, and how to participate in it.
Stalcraft offers players a unique opportunity to develop the economy of the game world through the collection, exchange, and trade of valuable resources. For this purpose, the developers have added an auction – a platform for interaction between users, allowing them to buy and sell items in a competitive environment.
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What is an Auction: Theory
An auction is an in-game trading platform where players exchange items, setting the price based on supply and demand. The auction mechanics allow each stalker to buy resources and earn money by selling or reselling surplus.
Let’s break down the basic terms for a better understanding:
- Lot: is a unit of trade in an auction, representing an item (or a set of items – exclusively homogeneous) put up for sale;
- Fee: a fee for listing a lot, depending on the stated starting price,e and returned to the seller after a successful sale or no sale;
- Bid: a buyer’s offer of a price for a lot. Each subsequent bidder can increase the bid until the time of the lot expires. If he loses, he will get it back;
- Redemption: a fixed amount for which the buyer can purchase the lot instantly without bidding;
- Auction Period: the period during which a lot is available for bidding. When the time expires, the player with the highest bid is the winner.
Now, we need to understand the principles of “hammer sales.” In Stalcraft, the auction is of the classic English type (not Dutch, but with a slight nuance).
The bidding starts from a base point (the owner of the item determines it), during which there is a gradual increase in bids on the object of sale, but the bid cannot be canceled (it will be valid until the end).
The winner will be the one who either offers the maximum amount at the end of trading or realizes the full redemption without waiting for the end of the procedure.
Where is the auction located?
You can try your hand at auctions with the help of NPC auctioneers, marked with a lodge icon on the mini-map. They are located in two locations at the time of writing:
- Pervomaysky Bar;
- ATP.
You can use the PDA for remote monitoring. You can also open the “Auction” section to study the current lots and make bids.
How do I put an item up for auction?
First, approach an NPC and start a dialog with him to open the bidding interface. On the left, you will find the area for placing items for sale and parameters, and on the right, your inventory.
Second, drag and drop the item for sale. You can sell all items except personal items (marked with a gray lock). One user can have a maximum of 25 active lots.
Next, define the three parameters of the lot:
- Starting price;
- Redemption price;
- Auction Period.
Now observe the trading status in your DA in the “Auction” – “My Lots” segment. After successful completion of the auction, you can collect the cash by clicking on the “Pick up attachments” button in the “Mail” department.
Auction monitoring
For professional market analysis, you don’t even have to log in to the game. You can use external web applications or websites. These provide real-time data on lots, prices, and other users’ activity, streaming directly from the game.
Conclusion
Auction is the foundation of Stalcraft’s elaborate economic system, bringing players together through the desire to exchange resources and gain profit. Thanks to this guide, you have learned the basic concepts and mechanics of public bidding – paving the way to financial success in the game.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the commission on an auction?
The commission level depends on the initial price of the lot and the term. For example, if the item is sold for 1000 rubles, and the term is 12 hours, the fee will be 20 rubles (2%).
How to cancel a bid at an auction?
The game does not provide the function of canceling bids in auctions.
How do I pick up items from an auction?
After winning the auction, you need to open the DA, go to the “Mail” section,n and click “Get Selecte.”. The items will then appear in your inventory.
