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Silly Warrior · Oct 15, 2006, 11:13 PM // 23:13

Self explainatory, if Anet wanted to sell Nightfall they would have introduced Auction houses by now...right?

Remember that they introduced Titles a week before factions came out, so its definatly possible they have more up their sleeves.

I'm hoping and praying there is some trading update...its been the same now since the game came out...and its very bad.

maedrarle · Oct 15, 2006, 11:25 PM // 23:25

This has been discussed a million times. There is no planned update to trading or to add an auction house.

Chilly Ress · Oct 16, 2006, 12:19 AM // 00:19

No. No Auction House for now.

Terra Xin · Oct 16, 2006, 12:39 AM // 00:39

I would expect the Auction House - if implemented - to be a universal update rather than "if you buy this campaign" sortof thing.

BellyFlop · Oct 16, 2006, 12:42 AM // 00:42

i dont think u will ever get a auction house, Guild wars will be know in the future as Spam Wars. all u see is spam, spam, spam

Mister_Smiley · Oct 16, 2006, 01:44 AM // 01:44

I beleive Anet said Auction house possibly after Nightfall, But since they have other bigger things to worry about, i don't think we will see it till easly after the 4th campain. But i could be wrong, since i can't see the future.

Nevin · Oct 16, 2006, 02:56 AM // 02:56

I think it'll work like the storage upgrade, Maybe around January we'll see it.

vlein · Oct 16, 2006, 03:09 AM // 03:09

i dont see why they dont add an auction house or some sort of trading system.. since there is no cons to adding it, all I can think of are pros. I guess their idea of GW's version of the auction house is the trade chat V_V

Thallandor · Oct 16, 2006, 03:45 AM // 03:45

Why have an auction house when very soon almost every item in the game cost less than 10K or become worthless ?

That i now believe is Anet's solution/answer to not having to spend resources to make the AH.

Airbag · Oct 16, 2006, 08:33 AM // 08:33

That is exactly why it would be useful. If the prices would drop like you suggest they will, alot less people will be bothered shouting to sell or buy, making it nigh impossible to get your hands on something small that is already hard to get now (assuming you don't have contacts).

Imaginos · Oct 16, 2006, 09:06 AM // 09:06

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Originally Posted by Terra Xin

I would expect the Auction House - if implemented - to be a universal update rather than "if you buy this campaign" sortof thing.

Oh you mean something as core to the game like, umm....storage? Yeah I liked how they universally added that storage update for everyone...oh wait they didn't, you have to own Factions to get that.

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Originally Posted by Airbag

That is exactly why it would be useful. If the prices would drop like you suggest they will, alot less people will be bothered shouting to sell or buy, making it nigh impossible to get your hands on something small that is already hard to get now (assuming you don't have contacts).

Then they'll probably add in a "Mod Trader" like they did for runes

Terra Xin · Oct 16, 2006, 09:13 AM // 09:13

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Originally Posted by Imaginos

Oh you mean something as core to the game like, umm....storage? Yeah I liked how they universally added that storage update for everyone...oh wait they didn't, you have to own Factions to get that.

Unlike storage, the Auction House would actually solve much of the trading problems that are floating around. I think you referenced Airbag, that guy outlined some examples/problems of the current situation within trading. It was also stated by a Staff member (don't ask me who, but feel free to quote me) that Auction Houses would be an update that would be implemented as a game improvement rather than game enhancement only, if it was ever finally developed.

Snowman · Oct 16, 2006, 09:35 AM // 09:35

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Originally Posted by Terra Xin

I would expect the Auction House - if implemented - to be a universal update rather than "if you buy this campaign" sortof thing.

ROFLMAO!

-Loki- · Oct 16, 2006, 10:23 AM // 10:23

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Originally Posted by Terra Xin

I would expect the Auction House - if implemented - to be a universal update rather than "if you buy this campaign" sortof thing.

You really still believe they are going to do universal game updates? Recent developments and admissions by Arenanet haven't gotten you thining otherwise yet?

Malice Black · Oct 16, 2006, 10:25 AM // 10:25

I also think they will add the auction house by an update but it will only be available to NF players.

Terra Xin · Oct 16, 2006, 11:12 AM // 11:12

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You really still believe they are going to do universal game updates? Recent developments and admissions by Arenanet haven't gotten you thining otherwise yet?

They never stated that such particular updates you have mentioned were actually going to be universal improvements in the first place. Unless there was something I missed, though, I would love a link^^.

ectospasm · Oct 16, 2006, 11:24 AM // 11:24

THEY NEED TO MAKE AN AUCTION HOUSE SO YOU DONT SEE THIS TYPE OF TEXT INGAME ALL FRICKEN DAY LONG!!!!

ANET should be focusing on getting people to play the game, not have people sit around all day watching thier whispers as someone would watch thier ebay account looking for bids. And it will stop the useless overfarming of items just because they are big sellers or new items. Auction house or not, finding new and improved weapons will still remain one of the top reasons to play/explore everywhere.

DarkWasp · Oct 16, 2006, 12:47 PM // 12:47

You guys are pretty negative on this subject.

It gets here PROBABLY after Nightfall, but it's not IMPOSSIBLE for it to come before.

It will most likely be a universal update, but if it is for nightfall only, I'll be glad they added it to nightfall of all chapters considering this one is supposed to be better PvE then even prophecies. And PvE is where most of the items come from anyway.

Honestly I believe they aren't going to let anyone know about it (not even Gaile) until they release it or shortly before. It'll be a pleasant surprise like the first Halloween.

Former Ruling · Oct 16, 2006, 01:02 PM // 13:02

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Originally Posted by maedrarle

This has been discussed a million times. There is no planned update to trading or to add an auction house.

Actually, Gaile has said since Factions release that "Trading Improvements are in Development" - but also stated that "Auction House" isn't one of the improvements.

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Originally Posted by Terra Xin

They never stated that such particular updates you have mentioned were actually going to be universal improvements in the first place. Unless there was something I missed, though, I would love a link^^.

They actually did (and still do) promise that all "core features" of Guild Wars will be globally updated and not Chapter Specific. Its right in their F.A.Qs way back for Factions.

But that doesn't apply. That means that any feature already in the game won't be changed only for one chapter (They won't buff a skill only for Factions owners, and such) - additional things like new tabs in storage are different. So I gotta defend them on that one point.

One that wants to bring up how untrustworthy Arenanet can be though can bring up the fact that their website said Materials Tab "would have no additional charge ingame or otherwise to use" and it ended up costing 50gp per character like the Items tab...It isn't like Anet profits at all from gp generated from X Agents, so this blatent going back on their words was not taken lightly...

Zehnchu · Oct 16, 2006, 04:43 PM // 16:43

It’s amazing how people always complain about thing’s becoming worthless and thinks that an Auction House wouldn’t have that affect. All high end items will top out at 100k if put on Auction, they are not going to raise the cap of what a toon or storage can hold. Secondly all items would be in one location and people buying things won’t buy the same thing at a higher price if there is a lower priced one.

An Auction House would benefit me greatly I wouldn’t be losing money standing around trying to sell an item.