LUNAR AUCTION 10/07

I'm here for the last time to test something on this game's forum. Yesterday, the Lua auction took place, and some accounts are always taking advantage of those who invest and play to compete. Once again, someone won practically the entire auction because of a very well-configured auto-clicker that allows them to gain items when other players quit or when the server restarts! And this person warns other players that this will happen, and there's nothing we can do about it. We need someone from support monitoring the live auctions so that this game can be played at its best, and not always with an advantage over other players.


He was informed by the "player" himself that he would use this tool when the game crashed and that it had already worked in Arabia/EU3 and EU1 and would be no different in Latam.

 

I come here to confirm Monteiro's post, they ended the auction yesterday taking advantage of auto click (maro), an absurd trickery against those who put diamonds to compete for the items.

 

I would like to express my extreme dissatisfaction with yesterday's Lunar Auction, July 10th.
The game has flaws that need to be fixed urgently.

PLAYERS - A player with 58 million diamonds on their account, nickname (*EDIT*), and a player with an insane auto-clicker known as *EDIT*, nickname (*EDIT*), who practically skipped the entire Lunar Auction.

What happened - this *EDIT* (*EDIT*) only bid when there was 0.5 seconds left for someone to take the item. It wasn't a regular auto-clicker with a timer. At the exact moment someone was about to take the item, he would bid, regardless of whether there were three items running out at the same time, and he could click instantly. This same guy won the items in Europe 1, nicknamed (*EDIT*). His intention was to push the game to the server restart. Even if we stayed awake until 6:00 AM, it wouldn't be possible to take the item because his click would be at the exact moment the server crashed.

Calculate with me: if he bid twice per minute, he would spend a measly 200 diamonds because he only clicked when there were 0.5 seconds left to take the item. So that would be 2 bids per minute.
2 x 100 x 60 x 6 = 72,000 Diamonds

Let's say he set the timer from 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM, but I believe it was even earlier.
In 6 hours, he would spend 72,000 diamonds bidding to take each item. Even if he wasn't in front of the computer.

Conclusion - The same player known to the community as *EDIT* won the auction of two servers (Europe 1 and Latam 1), not to mention the other player who even posted a video in the community with 58 million diamonds.

Player opinion - I know the auction has been running this way since the beginning of the game and that the game generates its profits through it, but wouldn't it be possible, if not necessary, to change the format?
What could be done - at the end of the auction (in the last 30 seconds), the player could choose the amount they want to bid on the item, for example, 500,000 diamonds, and once that amount is met, they would have 30 seconds to meet it again. This would probably solve the auto-click issue in all auctions.

Another thing that could or should be changed urgently is for the game itself to deduct the value of items from the account as soon as they are sold, so that players who don't have the final amount to pay for the items would stop bidding for others.
Example: If a player has 300,000 diamonds in their account and takes an item worth 200,000 diamonds, leaving them with only 100,000 diamonds, they would no longer be able to bid on items above that value.

I analyzed the mathematical probabilities and found that the intention was to hold bids until the server restarted. I emphasize, this wasn't a player's tactic, it was a machine.
Why wasn't there an online moderator in an auction where the game makes SO much profit to monitor the auctions and ban this person from the server?

Is it worth waiting for the next auction? Or will we be surprised again by some player messing up with auto-click or something related to using external programs to benefit. I really don't know if it's worth it!

EXTREMELY UNSATISFIED WITH THE WAY WE, HONEST PLAYERS ON THE SERVER, ARE BEING TREATED.

Will we be held hostage by these players, or can BIGPOINT do something?

 

While I understand the frustration regarding yesterday’s auction, it's important to be cautious with the tone and direction of this thread. Accusations like “auto-clicker,” “machine,” or “intent to crash the server” are serious claims — but without concrete evidence, such statements can fall into the realm of defamation. Mere suspicions or patterns in behavior are not enough to justify punishment or discredit a player publicly.
We also find it ironic that there is so much outrage now when just a few auctions ago, several members of the guild 300 clearly benefited from last-minute behaviors and questionable bidding tactics. There was little to no complaint from the community then — despite the advantages being just as suspicious. Selective outrage undermines the credibility of these complaints.
If we want change, let’s focus on suggesting fairer mechanics and providing real evidence, not targeting players by name based on speculation. Until then, threads like this do more harm than good and risk consequences for those spreading unverified claims.

 

Pure hypocrisy: players who use bots want to report others for using "macros and autoclickers."
If you want to play fair, do it right. Don't try to create your own rules for the game.

 

SalomeJR's post addressing concerns about the July 10th Lunar Auction, stands as a crucial voice within the community. By raising suspicions about the use of "auto-clickers" and other illegal tools by some players, SalomeJR isn't just expressing individual frustration; they're appealing for the game's competitive integrity.

The subsequent reactions from other users warrant careful consideration. Regarding comments questioning the lack of "concrete evidence," it's essential to recognize that SalomeJR has already indicated sending screenshots and reports to game support. A player's responsibility when encountering suspicious behavior is precisely to report it; the investigation and validation of evidence fall to the Bigpoint team. Dismissing a valid complaint due to a supposed lack of public evidence discourages community collaboration in maintaining a fair playing field. Furthermore, attempts to shift focus to past incidents, like the alleged involvement of the "300" guild in questionable practices, don't invalidate SalomeJR's current concern; every potential fraud case demands attention and investigation.

As for accusations of "hypocrisy" or that SalomeJR is "making their own rules," these arguments seem fallacious and unfair. SalomeJR clearly stated they don't use any bots or illegal mechanisms, openly advocating for the punishment of such users. Suggesting improvements to game mechanics, like the bidding system in the final seconds or immediate value deduction, isn't an attempt to dictate rules but rather a constructive contribution to make the game fairer and more transparent for everyone. It's a right, and often a duty, for engaged players to propose solutions for problems affecting the collective experience. As SalomeJR rightly points out, "one error doesn't justify another": the existence of previous irregularities doesn't lessen the seriousness of those being reported now.

Ultimately, SalomeJR's post is a call to action, urging Bigpoint to strengthen its anti-cheat measures and ensure a level playing field. A player's dedication to exposing these issues and proposing improvements benefits the entire Pirate Storm community, fostering an environment where skill and strategy prevail over the use of illegal tools.

 

Thank you for your response, but it's important to clarify a few points objectively.
No one here “got scolded” — a valid observation was made regarding the seriousness of making public accusations without concrete evidence. Saying that reports have been sent to support does not change the fact that this thread publicly exposes player nicknames with direct accusations, without any public proof provided. That alone can be considered a violation, according to the platform's own terms of use.
Additionally, one point remains unaddressed: in previous auctions, players from the guild 300 were clearly favored under similar circumstances — yet this didn’t spark the same level of public outrage. If the goal is to report an incident "to improve future auction support," then that standard should apply to all cases, not just when the outcome is unfavorable.
Regarding “moral principles,” it’s worth remembering that fairness also demands consistency, impartiality, and respect for the presumption of innocence until proven otherwise. Without that, anyone could be accused and judged solely on personal perception.
Ultimately, we all want a fair, competitive, and well-moderated environment — but that must be built with responsibility, not public shaming or selective accusations.