Mines Auction #
Gem mine auctions add an element of competition and strategy to the gameplay. Participating in auctions and mining gems requires good preparation, planning and strategic thinking to maximize your benefits.
Gemstone mining process #
The process of mining gems in the game includes several stages:
Geological research #
State geologists conduct research to determine the location of gemstone mines. When such deposits are discovered, the mines go up for auction.
Putting up for auction #
Mines discovered by geologists are put up for auction by the state. At auction, mines can be purchased by clones who have a geologist’s education. Auction participants place bids on mines, and after the auction ends, the highest bidder wins the right to extract gems from that mine.
Extraction and processing #
After winning the auction, the player can begin mining for gems. To do this, he will need a geologist’s education. Collected gems may be sold on the exchange or used to create various items in the game.
Rules for bidding at the Mine Auction #
- Clones of the social status of “artisan” and above, who have a geologist’s education, can participate in the auction.
- The trading period is determined in hours and minutes and can be a maximum of 48 hours.
- If a bid is placed in the last 5 minutes of the trading period, the trading period is extended by 5 minutes.
- Depending on the type of mine, bets can be made not only with gold coins, but also with various resources.
- The bet amount in gold coins is calculated based on the nominal value of the resources in which it is made.
- The subsequent bid increases the current price of the lot by the specified step.
- Raising bids without restrictions is permitted.
- The bid amount is reserved and written off after the lot is purchased.
- If the bid is outbid, it is returned.
- Once a mine has been purchased, the deal cannot be cancelled.
- The purchased mine will appear in the buyer’s possession within 5-10 minutes after the end of the auction.
These rules provide a structured and fair process for buying mines at auction, where participants can bid and purchase mines in accordance with established rules and restrictions.
Nominal value of mines and auction step #
Nominal value is the price at which the mine is offered for sale. This is the basic price set by the game administration.
A step is the amount of money or resources by which the current value of an item will increase when a player bids to purchase it. This value is set to ensure a gradual and uniform increase in the value of the lot when placing bids.
Table. Cost and step of bidding for gem mines.
| Mine name | Golden egg | Silver egg | Gold | Auction step, gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plot on the river | 1 | 2 | 2.5 | 0.25 |
| Large river mine | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0.5 |
| Plot in a quarry | 3 | 6 | 7.5 | 0.75 |
| Large quarry mine | 5 | 10 | 12.5 | 1.25 |
| Small mountain mine | 6 | 12 | 15 | 1.5 |
| Large mountain mine | 10 | 20 | 25 | 2.5 |
| Amber mine | — | — | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Elvereon mine | — | — | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Portaline mine | — | — | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Table. Cost and step of sand and black pearl mines.
| Resource | Starting cost (pcs) | Step (pcs) |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 4272 | 428 |
| Handful of nuts | 1225 | 123 |
| Chanterelles | 615 | 62 |
| Hop | 285 | 29 |
| Truffles | 175 | 18 |
| Basket of mushrooms | 125 | 13 |
| Basket of berries | 65 | 7 |
| Honey | 45 | 5 |
Sand mines #
Mines are offered for various types of tertiary resources and flour. The starting price is 1 unit of resource. The step is 1 unit of resource.
Portaline, elverenone and saltpeter mines #
Portaline, elvereone and saltpeter mines can be put up for amero. Starting price is 1 amero. Step is 1 unit of resource.
Income from the sale of mines #
The difference between the sale price of the mine at auction and its nominal value in gold coins is transferred to the state budget in the form of income. This gold is then used by the government to fill various game funds, which support the economic and social aspects of the Golden Clone game.