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As of right now the foundation auctions are getting ridiculous and its getting tough to even purchase a dog from there. Only 5 come in at a time with the auction lasting hours. Not only is it hard to get a dog with only 5 available at a time with some bids going into 100k over dogs, but for my breed that I need to show up sometimes takes -days-. I figure they must be coming up when I'm sleeping.
Can we fix this? It is getting way difficult to get a dog even if you breed happens to pop up.
Here are some of my ideas:
-Have more than 1 breed running at a time
-Increase the amount of dogs in the auctions
-Lower the auction times to allow more breeds to run
Maybe 1-2 or none (change the system completely).
What about having a dog allowance type of thing where you can purchase a foundation, 2 per week for basic and 4 for upgraded (10k each per dog)? When you have the money and the 'credits', you can go and pick which breed and you'll have 6-8 to chose from with the random markings like the auction.
I'm not sure but either way I think it needs changed ^^; Feel free to suggest your ideas too and I'll add giving credit to you! =)
Other Suggestions:
-No breeds occurring twice in a row (Roo)
Can we fix this? It is getting way difficult to get a dog even if you breed happens to pop up.
Here are some of my ideas:
-Have more than 1 breed running at a time
-Increase the amount of dogs in the auctions
-Lower the auction times to allow more breeds to run
Maybe 1-2 or none (change the system completely).
What about having a dog allowance type of thing where you can purchase a foundation, 2 per week for basic and 4 for upgraded (10k each per dog)? When you have the money and the 'credits', you can go and pick which breed and you'll have 6-8 to chose from with the random markings like the auction.
I'm not sure but either way I think it needs changed ^^; Feel free to suggest your ideas too and I'll add giving credit to you! =)
Other Suggestions:
-No breeds occurring twice in a row (Roo)
Maggots New Side (#16)
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04-24-2012 at 10:15 PM
Thats kinda what I meant Thy but the only difference I see is that I was thinking maybe 5 are randomly generated and you pick from those. Either way I don't really care, I just hope something is changed ^^ =D
(Dar) darkiss4428 (#13238)
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04-24-2012 at 8:04 PM
i support all of the idea's they really go get too high priced i normally look at the price and close the page
Bobbie (#1625)
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04-24-2012 at 7:54 PM
How about a random dog generator. It would cost 10K per dog, and you can generate maybe 1 per day for un-upgraded users, and 2-3 or so for upgraded users. you select the breed, and it pops out a dog of that breed with random stats and markings and such. If you don't like the dog, you can either retire or sell it. I think this would take care of the problem entirely, without flooding the market.
Maggots New Side (#16)
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04-12-2012 at 9:53 PM
Oh Roo I snagged one from you on the last one because I had waited so long I was afraid not to have enough D; I stayed home to win them xD. I'll send you one. I got an odd number of a gender. <br /> <br /> But that's what I was thinking with the 10k. They are only 100tp dogs after all.
Roo (#8507)
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04-12-2012 at 9:49 PM
I stop bidding when the auction reaches 10k - these dogs have pretty low tp and, to me, aren't worth more than that since I'm just going to max them, breed them, then retire them. My goal is to start a clean line of high tp zois - I'm not making money off it, so it can't cost me too much to do. I would, however, be thrilled to be able to purchase 2 or 4 foundie dogs a week at 10k each. I could possibly go up to 15k, but that's still a lot. I think 10k is perfect - a little less than twice the initial starting bid, costing more because you don't have to battle with other users just to buy one dog. I finally started bidding on just one Zoi from each auction so as to leave the rest for everyone else, and people <i>still</i> outbid me. :( Its super frustrating.
Maggots New Side (#16)
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04-12-2012 at 9:07 PM
I don't think 10k is that low. Especially to newer players. Maybe like 20k but 100k is just a little too ridiculous in my opinion.<br /> <br /> The only reason they go up so high is because people fight over certain dogs (sometimes just to upset the main bidder). I don't think they should even reach that high.<br /> <br /> I'm really tired of the economy talk because there's not a simple fix. Having 10k foundation dogs is not going to make or break anything.
Mizzy (#11754)
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04-12-2012 at 9:03 PM
I don't like the allowance idea, expecially because of the low price. Some foundation auctions go quite high, which takes some money out of the economy which is nice. People are always going to pay money for the things they want. If people really want a dog, they'll dish out 100k.<br /> <br /> However, I would like to see something implemented that would elimate back to back breeds.<br /> <br /> I also like the idea of having 2 breeds run at once.
Maggots New Side (#16)
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04-12-2012 at 2:16 PM
Foundations are a lot with people looking to start lines. It won't really impede dog sales. Just because you have the 'credit's to get the dogs doesn't mean you're going to buy them necessarily. New people and old would need 10k per dog or around there. 2 a week is very low in my opinion xD. It is possible to win all 5 dogs from the foundation auctions if you watch carefully enough so I thought keeping the number around there (4) would be good. Just a thought though. <br /> <br /> We don't have to worry about that part yet since no admins have commented that changing it may be a possibility =)<br /> <br /> I just hope something changes is all ^^;
Poonie {the Fox} (#514)
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04-12-2012 at 2:10 PM
i spuuort the idea of having two breed at the time for auction :)<br /> <br /> i dont think getting more dogs for auction is a good idea if you look at rob's kennel. there are still an awful lot of dogs who weren't showed interest in, sometimes all 5 of the auction were ignored.<br /> <br /> <br /> Though i'm really a fan of the last idea <3 I'll help newbies gettng their fist dogs quicker, BUT i guess it means too there comes more dogs onto the site and more puppies, maybe change that to 1 per week and ugpgraded 2? :) So the for sale dogs still have a chance of getting bought<br />
Maggots New Side (#16)
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04-6-2012 at 10:08 AM
I'm never up that early so I miss out xD. I'm only on during the day and so far I haven't seen any from 10am-1am est. Must be when I'm sleeping! Those sneaky dogs!<br /> <br /> I added yours up there about not occurring twice. I hate when that happens xDD. I hope something fixes!
Roo (#8507)
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04-6-2012 at 9:50 AM
I know I'm guilty of outbidding people too ... Always makes me feel bad :c I've gotten lucky a few times, waking up in the middle of the night and finding zoi auctions (yes, I check Ala when I wake up at 4 am >.<) - since it's so late at night for most people, I rarely had competition. :/<br /> <br /> I think I like your suggestion better! One of mine was for shorter auctions (which you mentioned) and the other was to make it so breeds didn't repeat within the same day. It's never more frustrating than when I'm waiting and waiting for a Pap auction to end, only to see if followed by another Pap auction D: <br /> <br /> But I still like your suggestion better xD
Maggots New Side (#16)
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04-5-2012 at 11:40 AM
Lol, Roo you and I both. I have been waiting for more foundies but haven't seen them in ages and I'm guilty of being one of the ones to outbid you. Its hard when not many show up D;<br /> <br /> Want me to restate your idea on here as well? =)
Roo (#8507)
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04-5-2012 at 11:34 AM
I made a similar suggestion - but different ideas for a solution. I like the idea of having the ability to buy a certain amount of foundies per week - would be amazing to not have to compete for all of them. A friend and I are starting a zoi line, but so are a bunch of other people and we're constantly being outbid >.<
Maggots New Side (#16)
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04-4-2012 at 10:10 AM
Some of the problem I see is even finding my breed in the auctions to begin with. If each auction is hours long, the more breeds we add, the less we can get through in a day. I know if someone really wants the markings they will boost it up, but this is more for being able to at least get to the breed you would like and for those auctions where people are only bidding up to at least get a dog (not for markings).<br /> <br /> Also the 2-4 dog per week, you wouldn't be competing against anyone. They would always be stocked but the matter would be if you used your 2-4 for the week. It still limits the dogs (which I think was partial reason for auctions being installed) but you can at least -get- to your breed and have a chance.<br /> <br /> I'm sure others are waiting days to see theirs in auctions too. D;
Steaks (#5484)
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04-4-2012 at 9:56 AM
Unfortunately, I don't believe any of these suggestions will cut down on the amount spent on foundation dogs.. if someone wants a dog <b>really badly</b> they're still gonna' be willing to blow 100k on it.<br /> I support these ideas though because I know many users have complained about not being able to get their breed before and I understand how it could be a pain in the butt.