Belmos Does too many auctions.

[SaxonDarkAngel]

I think Belmos does a few too many autions. I rather like it when he does raffles because I can actually participate and have a chance at winning.
God, even I want to punch me in the face right now. This sounds so whiny.
Im sorry for sounding so petty and pathetic, but im just saying, dont you think he could throw in a few more raffles? He may not make as much money, but with all the donations of free eggs and other creatures that people give him, he should be able to host at least a couple more raffles.

Now, I do understand that DP cant be raffled, so auctions are good for that. I just want more Raffles!

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God I sound like such a pathetic little child complaining because their sibling got something and they didnt. I want to punch myself in the face.
But I want my opinion to be heard.....

So, do you agree with me or should I stfu?

[Morgaln]

Currently, out of four main Nursery events, one is a raffle (always those with a number divisible by four). Incidentally, today's event will be a raffle again.

Belmos has far more donation pets (the top prizes for auctions) than giftborns (which would be the top prizes for raffles), so obviously he has to do more auctions than raffles. Also, those things people want most from him (old crystalwings, light and dark unicorns, void and celestial dragons, temple cats) can't be raffled, so I'm not sure people would like it if we did less auctions and more raffles. However, if people want more raffles and less auctions, this is the thread to make it known.

[Soleil]

Nope, I like the auctions because of what Morg said. They have creatures that are nearly impossible to get any other way unless you're super rich or have connections. I wouldn't have gotten my Void Dragon had it not been for one of Belmos' auctions.

[SaxonDarkAngel]

Thanks for clearing that up Morg.

[Piney]

Just curious, why can't donation pets be raffled off?

Anyway, I do prefer raffles over auctions, because like the OP I don't have enough gold to bid on them. However, if the lack of suitable prizes are the concern, then could an army pack raffle be alright? Like the army quicksale that was just going on, but raffle style. I thought the army quicksale was fun, and if it was a raffle then it'd be more accessible. owo Just a thought.

[wolfeyedangel]

Because of the internet gambling laws where the server is physically located. The donation pets have 'real world value' (that is they're actually legally worth money), a raffle is gambling and is not allowed unless you meet certain criteria (mostly be a charity/non profit organization.) Magistream doesn't qualify. We managed to track down the DA for the region the server was in and asked him.

~Wolf

[Knuckerbearer]

I don't really care, because I have yet to participate in either event.
(I'm so helpful! )

[Piney]

Oh that explains it. O_o I find is surprising that Belmos has more donation pets than questborns or anything.

[Kriever]

Oh that explains it. O_o I find is surprising that Belmos has more donation pets than questborns or anything.

I think it's because Belmos can obtain donation pets, using these auctions as a goldsink since I don't think the gold goes out in any way. And unless I'm wrong, most of Belmos' stock happens to be donated via frozen eggs, and not many people would prefer to freeze their QB eggs for obvious reasons. Having too many QB creatures given out will also cause their value to drop, in any case.

[LittleFireCat]

Oh that explains it. O_o I find is surprising that Belmos has more donation pets than questborns or anything.

I think it's because Belmos can obtain donation pets, using these auctions as a goldsink since I don't think the gold goes out in any way. And unless I'm wrong, most of Belmos' stock happens to be donated via frozen eggs, and not many people would prefer to freeze their QB eggs for obvious reasons. Having too many QB creatures given out will also cause their value to drop, in any case.

The rare pets that Master Belmos has are obtained from those who have been permanently banned from the site. Apparently this results in more donation pets as opposed to quest born pets.

Most of Belmos valuable creatures do come from banned accounts. Indeed, that was the main idea behind the Nursery events, to get the poor neglected creatures on banned accounts back into the hands of active players again.

Banned users do get a lot of time to appeal for the ban to be lifted, creatures aren't transferred until at least a month after the ban, oftentimes even longer than that. So don't worry that you might accidentally be banned and your creatures be removed before you can clear up the mistake. You'll have enough time to explain things to me or Tristan.

Quote taken from here.