P.E.R.C. Presents: A Pinnacle Auction!


Bubbawheat

 

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The P.E.R.C. Pinnacle Player Auction is coming... Auctionees needed!

So, what's going on?
P.E.R.C. is gearing up to host a Player Auction on Pinnacle! For those of you who aren't familiar with what a Player Auction is, it's a...

1) ...Chance for the community to get together and have fun!

2) ...Way to earn or win some awesome IOs and influence!
3) ...Opportunity to buy time with Paragon Studios employees
Avatea, Beastyle, and Zwillinger!
4) ...Good time to help P.E.R.C. generate funds for future player events!

How does it work?

The basic format is this: A player volunteers to have themselves auctioned off. At the event, other players place bids on them. The person with the highest bid gets 4 hours of the auctionee's time (either all at once or in smaller chunks; whatever is mutually agreeable) and the two of you do whatever the buyer wants... So long as it's within the EULA, of course. 25% of the winning bid goes to the auctionee, 25% goes to P.E.R.C. and 50% goes into a special jackpot used at the end of the night for a prize drawing.

I want to be an auctionee!

First, make sure that you can commit to 4 hours total play time with the person that buys you. This can be a single 4 hour session, two 2 hour sessions, four 1 hour sessions, or whatever will work for both parties. You'll need to be able to do this within 1 - 2 months after the auction or desired time frame worked out by both parties. As an auctionee, you don't need to be present on the night of the auction either; we'll still sell you even if you're out of town! Players will receive their 25% cut on the night of the auction, or will have it e-mailed to them if they're unavailable that night.

I want to donate (even though I don't have any influence)!

In addition to auctionees, we're looking for those who are willing to donate items or services. 25% of the proceeds from these sales will go to the player donating the item/service, and the remaining 75% will go towards funding player events on the Pinnacle server. Donations may include IO baskets (10 random procs, purples, PvP IOs, etc.), art, build designing, base building, shopping, costume designing, bio writing, "Master of" TF runs, badge/accolade assistance and similar services. All services must be specific and must be completed within a reasonable time frame after the auction (1 - 2 months). You may also donate IOs to serve as door prizes given away during the event. All players who make donations will be posted, unless they request to be anonymous.

For those who want to donate team spots:

You can offer up a spot on a team for a "Master of" TF, to get a rare badge, etc. This should be something that is specific and special (I.E. a spot on a random team for 2 hours would not qualify). Please make sure if you are offering this that you have 7 people total (or less if you need less) who will be willing run this team.

I want to be a bidder!

Simply show up at the auction on Saturday, June 4th 9pm Eastern and have your influence ready! We'll have players, IOs, and other goodies on sale, and your purchase will help fund future P.E.R.C. Events.

I just want to have fun and maybe win a prize!

You're welcome to show up even if you don't plan on being auctioned off or placing a bid. We'll have prizes and give-aways throughout the event, including the randomly selected grand prize winner who will walk away with 40% of the night's jackpot! Just remember: You have to be there to win!

How do I sign up as an auctionee or offer my services?

We'll need your @Global name and what you would like to auction off; be that yourself, item(s), or service(s). There are a few ways you can send us that info:


@Hawkeyed in game.


PM here on the forums.


Email too! Send it to
perc.coh@gmail.com


Questions, please let me know.



Hope to see everyone June 4th!




Hawkeyed


@Hawkeyed
P.E.R.C. Senior Pinnacle Rep


[url="http://www.guildportal.com/Guild.aspx?GuildID=217406&TabID=1833355"]PERC Site[/url]


"Nothing grabs your attention like a pink fluffy bunny with imps dancing around it" -Kranny

 

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I will try to keep a updated list of who is on the block for auction:

Names:

Teldon

James Donner

Mr Wonder

Dark_0mega

Skye McCloud

Bubbawheat

Dark Ether

Jessica Berry

Static Dude1

Mr. Magical

Jade Forest


@Hawkeyed
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"Nothing grabs your attention like a pink fluffy bunny with imps dancing around it" -Kranny

 

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I will be donating a basket of PvP IOs for you to auction off Hawk.

I may also send you some door prizes (you know how I love the door prizes).

Wish I could be there to watch this/help out, but I'll be on a cruise that day!


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75% of the item proceeds go to Infinity server events? Maybe just a cut-paste error?

Also, I'm not sure I'm worth a plug nickel, but I'm willing to donate tf or mission time as long as they wouldn't expect to stand at the door while I PL or Farm for them. If that works, feel free to add me to the list.

I'll have to check, but may have a few crafted IOs or maybe even a HO to contribute.


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Originally Posted by Dark Ether View Post
75% of the item proceeds go to Infinity server events? Maybe just a cut-paste error?

Also, I'm not sure I'm worth a plug nickel, but I'm willing to donate tf or mission time as long as they wouldn't expect to stand at the door while I PL or Farm for them. If that works, feel free to add me to the list.

I'll have to check, but may have a few crafted IOs or maybe even a HO to contribute.

Yeah, thats a big fat typo! Ergh


And I'll add you to the list Dark.




Hawk


@Hawkeyed
P.E.R.C. Senior Pinnacle Rep


[url="http://www.guildportal.com/Guild.aspx?GuildID=217406&TabID=1833355"]PERC Site[/url]


"Nothing grabs your attention like a pink fluffy bunny with imps dancing around it" -Kranny

 

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SATURDAY! SATURDAY! SATURDAY!



Remember, anyone who still wants to go on the auction block, NOW IS THE TIME TO LET ME KNOW!



See everyone Saturday night.




Hawkeyed


@Hawkeyed
P.E.R.C. Senior Pinnacle Rep


[url="http://www.guildportal.com/Guild.aspx?GuildID=217406&TabID=1833355"]PERC Site[/url]


"Nothing grabs your attention like a pink fluffy bunny with imps dancing around it" -Kranny

 

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I get to be a piece of meat. God I hope I get passed around!


Shadowy Presence - Absolutely, positively worse than playing a Kheldian... --Myrmydon

 

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I'll give 4 hours of my time! I'd be playing anyway
@Jessica Berry


The Ready or Not's on Pinnacle

 

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First I would like to thank everyone who came out for the auction last night. With out everyone, it wouldn't have been such a good success.

Now for the results:

Auction Player Price Owner

Teldon 65mil Evil Women

James Donner 350mil Teldon

Mr Wonder 40mil Hawkeyed

Dark_0mega 750mil Syphon Filter

Skye McCloud 85mil Teldon

Bubbawheat 155mil Static Dude

Dark Ether 350mil Syphon Filter

Jessica Berry 110mil Targutmunky

Static Dude1 85mil Teldon

Jade Forest 1.3bil Cool Hat Guy

Random dd 90mil Static Dude1

Hawkeyed 150mil Dyre



Red Names


Avatea 500mil Pacur

Beastyle 600mil Hawkeyed

Zwillinger 275mil Jessica Berry


Buckets


Hawk's Random IO Bucket 850mil Dyre

Static's Bucket 125mil KemLi

PvP Bucket 3.4bil Jessica Berry



Overall, a very successful night! Loved whenever a bidding war started, that made for an interesting evening.


I'll be contact soon with all the bidders/players on the process.


Thank you again to everyone who made last night a fun and enjoyable process!




Hawkeyed


@Hawkeyed
P.E.R.C. Senior Pinnacle Rep


[url="http://www.guildportal.com/Guild.aspx?GuildID=217406&TabID=1833355"]PERC Site[/url]


"Nothing grabs your attention like a pink fluffy bunny with imps dancing around it" -Kranny

 

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Hooray, I was bid on! Teldon owns me now. I scurred.


@Skye McCloud

 

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Most likely will be setting up an arena badge hunt for the motley crew I have. Cause Hawk gave me Wonder and Dyre gave me Hawk. Hawk and I went halfsies on Beast as well.

Either that or I am gonna make them dress in hot pants and dancing for me in AP for 4 hours. Not sure yet.


Shadowy Presence - Absolutely, positively worse than playing a Kheldian... --Myrmydon

 

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I'm curious... who won the prize drawing at the end and what was the amount? I don't see mention of it on the thread... or did you forget to do that with all else that went on?


 

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Originally Posted by Jade_Forest View Post
I'm curious... who won the prize drawing at the end and what was the amount? I don't see mention of it on the thread... or did you forget to do that with all else that went on?

Thats still being worked on.

I have yet to receive all the funds people said they would pay.

I'm planning on giving 3 VERY LARGE jack pots once I have all the influence.

I didn't forget Jade, your lucky number of 4 might be the on the low end instead of the high end.

Hawkeyed


@Hawkeyed
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[url="http://www.guildportal.com/Guild.aspx?GuildID=217406&TabID=1833355"]PERC Site[/url]


"Nothing grabs your attention like a pink fluffy bunny with imps dancing around it" -Kranny

 

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The following numbers have won a door prize:

3 6 10 and 14

#3 gets 500mil

#6 gets 500mil

#10 gets 500mil

and finally

#14 gets 300mil

Thanks goes to random.org for the help in picking the 4 winners.


If you have the a winning number, please send a tell in game: @Hawkeyed in order to claim your prize.


Congrats to the all the winners.




Hawkeyed


@Hawkeyed
P.E.R.C. Senior Pinnacle Rep


[url="http://www.guildportal.com/Guild.aspx?GuildID=217406&TabID=1833355"]PERC Site[/url]


"Nothing grabs your attention like a pink fluffy bunny with imps dancing around it" -Kranny

 

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Silly question, how does one know what number one had/was assigned?


Pinnacle & Virtue:
A bunch of Heroes - Alpha Team, Legion of Order.
A bunch of Villains -Black Citadel , Pinnache.

 

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Originally Posted by KemLi View Post
Silly question, how does one know what number one had/was assigned?
Do you remember what toon you were on that night?

I only took local names that night, not globals, which I'm kicking myself in the *** for now.





Hawkeyed


@Hawkeyed
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"Nothing grabs your attention like a pink fluffy bunny with imps dancing around it" -Kranny

 

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can you post the local names of the toons that won?


The Ready or Not's on Pinnacle

 

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawkeyed View Post
Do you remember what toon you were on that night?

I only took local names that night, not globals, which I'm kicking myself in the *** for now.





Hawkeyed
/getglobalname works even if the person is not online.


 

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Originally Posted by Bubbawheat View Post
/getglobalname works even if the person is not online.
That would work! I don't know all the fancy / commands the game has.

To global friend someone, I just go to the global list, and click "add" person then type in the global.

You would think that after all this time, I would know the simple / commands.




Hawk


@Hawkeyed
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[url="http://www.guildportal.com/Guild.aspx?GuildID=217406&TabID=1833355"]PERC Site[/url]


"Nothing grabs your attention like a pink fluffy bunny with imps dancing around it" -Kranny

 

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Originally Posted by HellHowler View Post
can you post the local names of the toons that won?
Sure!

Out standing Toon Names:

(should have written neater)

Minar? Minor?

Lady Nuvra? (jesus, bad writting on this one) Lady Nura?


Hawkeyed


@Hawkeyed
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"Nothing grabs your attention like a pink fluffy bunny with imps dancing around it" -Kranny

 

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Originally Posted by Hawkeyed View Post
Players will receive their 25% cut on the night of the auction, or will have it e-mailed to them if they're unavailable that night.
Since it's been 2 weeks, I've been wondering when exactly are we getting the 25% cut again? I spoke to a few others and they haven't gotten anything either and were wondering too.


 

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Originally Posted by Jade_Forest View Post
Since it's been 2 weeks, I've been wondering when exactly are we getting the 25% cut again? I spoke to a few others and they haven't gotten anything either and were wondering too.

Jade, as I've said, if you have questions or comments, please send a tell in game @Hawkeyed or PM me here on the forums.

I was out all weekend at a family wedding, which sucked, but thats another story.

Heading into game shortly to see if anyone is on.

On a lighter note, the 25% only comes after you've completed your 4 hours of time. I would have to check with Cool Hat Guy to see if you've completed your 4 hours or not. If you have, I'll send the 325mil your way.




Hawkeyed


@Hawkeyed
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"Nothing grabs your attention like a pink fluffy bunny with imps dancing around it" -Kranny

 

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Originally Posted by Hawkeyed View Post

On a lighter note, the 25% only comes after you've completed your 4 hours of time. I would have to check with Cool Hat Guy to see if you've completed your 4 hours or not. If you have, I'll send the 325mil your way.

Really? AFTER I've completed the 4 hours? Interesting... because based upon your original quote which is...

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Originally Posted by Hawkeyed View Post
Players will receive their 25% cut on the night of the auction, or will have it e-mailed to them if they're unavailable that night
It seems that people were supposed to get it the night of the auction... or immediately thereafter.

I would also like to bring up that I spoke to another player. You had told them something different... which was that they will get half now, and the other half when they complete the 4 hours. (Yes they got their half).

Soooo.... there were 3 options of receiving funds it seems. 1) Immediately (which no one got). 2) half now and half later on when the 4 hours is done. Or 3) which is only AFTER the 4 hours is completed.

Seems rather shady & inconsistent, don't you think?

It's not about getting the influence... I honestly could make $325mil in a few hours selling stuff on the market ... it's more along the lines of the principal of being consistant and making sure that it is established what is going on.

If something is going to be run... make sure it is run well. Let people know what is going on... and don't change things around.