Do you prefer Trade Games or a Auction House?

#0 - July 6, 2011, 6:18 p.m.

Would you rather Blizzard implement a universal Auction House, that allowed you to buy/sell/swap items with EVERYONE in your Realm/Region just using a special interface window on the B.net home screen?

Or do you prefer special "Trade Games" where up to 50 people can jump into and shop for stuff, face-to-face with their toons, knowing that there are OTHER trade games that may have a better selection of items to browse for. (Forcing you to jump in and out of games until you find what you want)

As of right now, I don't think any type of social or trade-based UI or mechanics have been introduced. We know there will be match-making ala SC2/Old School D2 Bnet for regular games, but nothing mentioned for trade-based games.

(If they have announced something, please link it here. I can't find anything but rumors.)

Personally, a linked, Region-Wide auction house seems the most efficient means of trade and commerce; however, being face-to-face with potential sellers/buyers make the game seem more immersive, even if it's on a smaller, less-convenient scale.

Which way do you think Blizzard is going to go with this? Or something other than I mentioned?

Bashiok

#26 - July 7, 2011, 7:01 p.m.

We haven't made any announcements yet regarding trade systems, but it's something we'll be prepared to reveal soon™.

I think it's something people are going to be pretty psyched about, if not passionately indifferent.

Bashiok

#29 - July 7, 2011, 7:07 p.m.

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And can we please go back to the old post timer?(

When did it change? I moved it back to 1 minute from 5.

Bashiok

#32 - July 7, 2011, 7:16 p.m.

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It changed a few days ago around one of the times that Sammie got banned.

I'm guessing a moderator changed it, I've been on vacation. Quite right though, doesn't really help much to change it.

I can't wait for new forums! It'll be glorious.

Bashiok

#36 - July 7, 2011, 8:02 p.m.

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I think many people would consider taking a trip to Gamescom @ Cologne if the demo is "up-to-date", than if it's rather an old demo from 2009/10.

As far as I'm aware it will be the BlizzCon 2010 build, which has not yet been seen in Europe. While there some differences between that and what we have now, the content is still new for people that didn't make the trip to BlizzCon (ie 99.999% of people at Gamescom).

Bashiok

#45 - July 7, 2011, 9:22 p.m.

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You think only 2 different opinions will come out of the reveal? You should know this community better by now. :)

No, no, of course not. I totally expect a veritable rainbow of positive reactions. From joy, to elation, to admiration, all the way down to a mild pledging of undying fealty.