Faverty Events in Association with Black Friday is hosting a REAL ESTATE AUCTION - *Saturday, September 9*

[PotatoLove]

Faverty Events in association with Black Friday will be hosting the 1st annual

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

 

Date: Saturday, Sept. 9

Time: 8-11pm EST

 

There will be over a dozen bases  There are 15 bases available for every desire and every budget!

 

Multiple base builders and base owners have signed up to have their bases be a part of the Real Estate Auction. There will be many different styles and themes to choose from!

 

Let's get a bunch of players into their new forever homes on the Everlasting server!

 

The following bases are available in the Real Estate Auction
Auction:

• Killarney Lakehouse - KILLARNEY-29230
  • A two-bedroom cabin wood cabin with ample entertaining and relaxing space built on the edge of a lake. Property is surrounded by a valley of mountainous rocks and conifers
• 123 Real Street - REAL-22890
  • A two-bedroom apartment featuring all amenities, including a gym and two levels
• Rhunebolt Place - Rhune-29073
  • A remote cabin tucked away from prying neighbors - 2 bedrooms with rustic authenticity and a lush outer environment and lighthouse
• 1300 Hawthorn Way - Hawthorn-27066
  • A gardener's dream! A two-bedroom single story house with large kitchen, pantry and walk-in fridge. Vibrant outdoor environment including a pool, porch, pond and gardens.
• 4276-York Street - York-29194
  • A massive two-bedroom penthouse suite with large entertaining areas and outer decks. Two full bathrooms, gym and ample space for every activity!
• 77-Jersey Heights - JERSEY-27658
  • A two bedroom house with a 8 ft privacy hedge and garage. Check out the backyard! It's a the perfect entertaining spot!
• Maxis Home Inlet - MAXIS-29332
  • Ever wanted your own peace of heaven? Find it at Maxis Inlet - 4 bedroom home with stand apart garage, huge deck and tons of natural space for wandering!
• Harris Lake - Cabin-29017
  • A two-bedroom wooden cabin built on a lake. Water view for days! Enjoy the tranquility of nature in a home built with the comforts of life in mind.
• Fredo Cabin - FREDO-29254
  • Need a place for a quick get away not too far from the city? Come visit Fredo Cabin - a small A-frame cabin nestled in a valley of pine trees - 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and everything you need to find peace!
• Theta - THETA-12906
  • Theta is a cavernous, semi-defunct fortress base located beneath the Rogue Isles. A former operating base of Mega Corps, a mercenary organization rendered defunct for some decades - it's since been brought back online by mercs and rogues of the Isles. This base is FULLY FUNCTIONAL. See below for more details.
• Gish Apartments - GISH-26912
  • Located in Kings Row, The Gish Apartments feature a one-bedroom/one bath. This would be a great starter apartment for someone new to Paragon! Parking spot included.

 

*MORE DETAILS ON THETA:*

Theta is a cavernous, semi-defunct fortress base located beneath Rogue Isles. A former operating base of Mega Corps, a mercenary organization rendered defunct for some decades, it's since been brought back online by mercs and rogues of the Isles. Much of the base is built to reflect this, with winding hallways and defensible chokepoints, but they open up to a broad range of rooms and levels accessible via portal point.

 

The entry tunnel winds into a simple conference room held separate from the rest of the base, with general base amenities (invention worktables, storage, enhancement tables, merit vendor, an icon tailor, and a portal to redside locations) scattered through the room for inconspicuous access.

 

From there, a Beth Point elevator goes to the lower level: small sitting rooms and a processing chokepoint, opening into a communications and holding cell hub with a linked workshop and briefing room.

The next portal takes guests to two points:

 

Zayin, a more refined conference and meeting room ensconced deep in the base with a view of the lava flows that help power it, and Daleth, a more amenities-focused level of the base that contains a mess hall, hydroponics room, kitchen, and medbay are all on this level, along with a set of reclamators for PvP enabled base fights.

 

Near the medbay toward the back of the Daleth level, there is another elevator offering transit to the last two layers of Theta:

1. Samekh, a level containing much of the machinery needed to generate power and keep the base running, alongside a pair of small fighting rings for melee-oriented PvP.
2. Kaph, the residential section of the base, complete with two furnished quarters, a small gym, a commons area, sitting spaces and a small underground garden complete with a rudimentary aquarium.

 

Amenities in Theta include: Enhancement tables, invention tables, icon tailor, merit reward vendor, base storage, redside portals, and PvP enabled reclamators for base raids.

 

RAFFLE:

• The Tribeca - TRIBECA-29769
  • An adorable city home with 8ft privacy hedge and delightfully colourful and vibrant gardens featuring 2 bedrooms and a large deck with built in hot tub.
• 3581 East Main Street - MAIN-29176
  • A compact 1-bedroom refurbished phonebook factory - original brick walls and wood details. Small outer space in the heart of Brickstown.

 

SILENT AUCTION

• 79 Brick Street - BRICK-27997
  • An expansive two bedroom home with double garage. Beautiful garden with imported statues and works of art. Sitting pool and backyard desk with barbecue!

 

BASE GIVEAWAY

• 24 Peterson-Reed Road - REED-29175
  • A one-bedroom/one bath apartment located in the industrial area of Sharkshead Isle. Original brick walls and ironwork features.

 

 

Auction, Raffle, Silent Auction, Base Giveaway Fine Print *EDITED*:

 

• Guests at the auction are expected to follow the Vault Luxe Nightclub guidelines at all times.
• Guests are expected to bid in good faith.
• Guests who win bids are expected to pay the full amount of the winning bid onsite. (Keeping your funds in emails is a good way to ensure you have enough to cover your winning bid.)
• Guests who bid and do not have enough to cover the cost of the base, will forfeit their win. Any transferred funds will be sent back to the player and the base will be re-auctioned. (A player that needs to transfer funds, may communicate with the deed holder (Sidney-Lynne Faverty) and arrange for extra time, not exceeding 30minutes of real life time.)
• Winning bidders can expect to have the base transferred to the SG-less character of their choice on site after the total payment has been made.
• Players may purchase 1 base in the auction. Players who win an additional base in the raffle, giveaway or silent auction, may choose the base they want to keep. If applicable, funds will be reimbursed if needed AFTER the transfer of the property has been made back to the deed holder (Sidney-Lynne Faverty). The base that was not chosen, will become available for purchase in the method it was purchased - ex: if it was won as a raffle, it will return to the raffle pool.
• It is expected that players purchase/win one base in good faith without entering secondary accounts.
• Players who have privately purchased bases from Faverty Events in the past are eligible to purchase/win a base at the auction and are subject to the same restrictions and guidelines as all other attendees.
• A portion of the proceeds of the auction, raffle and silent auction will go to subsidizing base builders and owners who sold bases in the auction below the reserve amount (the reserve amount will not be disclosed) as well as paying any Black Friday staff members who volunteer their time during the auction. Faverty Events is also pleased to announce that 50% of the proceeds of all Faverty Industries built homes (Killarney; Harris Lake) and extra funds from the raffle will be donated to the Community Base Contest Fund, which will support future base building contests hosted by the City of Heroes community base representatives.
• Influence transactions will be done through trades at the auction; not through in-game emails.
• Details of the auction are subject to change without notice. It is your responsibility to read the announcements and follow the guidelines.

 

Raffle *EDITED*:

 

• Raffle tickets cost 50mil each/5 tickets max per player.
• Early bird purchases will be allowed for any amount (up to 5) of pre-purchased tickets if purchased before Friday, Sept 8.
• Send your requested number of tickets with influence payment in-game to @faverty Industries - I will return your email with your raffle numbers and bonus number if you request tickets and pay before the deadline.
• Players may purchase raffle tickets on the day of the event from 8-9pm EST from the raffle ticket taker (ticket taker name will be announced during the event).
• Players may only win 1 base in the raffle. (Players may only win/purchase one base - see Auction details for more information.)
• If a player wins an additional base in the raffle, their second win will automatically be rejected and the dice will continue to roll until a number without a prior raffle win/base purchase is rolled.
• The first winner decides which base they would like to own.

 

Silent Auction *EDITED*:

• Players will bid for a specific base without being privy to the bids of others starting August 31 until Sept 7.
• Bids submitted after the deadline will be invalid.
• The silent auction bids will be submitted to @Faverty Industries in-game.  Include your bid amount (influence only), your in-game global and discord handle (if you have one).
• I will send you a confirmation of your bid receipt in-game e-mail.
• You will not be notified if someone overbids you - it is up to you to place your best bid.
• DO NOT SEND INFLUENCE with your bid.
• The highest winning bid of the silent auction will be notified prior to the auction so that the winner can organize their payment. The winner is asked to keep their win quiet until officially announced at the auction. Payment is expected in full via in-game transfer (not emails) before the base is transferred.
• If the winning bidder does not respond to in-game tells/email/discord messages before Sept 8 at 8pm EST, the winning bidder of the silent auction will be in default and the next highest bidder will be notified. The winning bidder will be notified at least 12 hours in advance to account for time zones/real life.
• If the winning bidder cannot pay the full amount, any transferred funds will be sent back to the player and the second highest bid will win the silent auction base.
• The reserve of the silent auction is 500mil influence. (This means all bids must be submitted over the reserve.)
• If the silent auction base does not receive any bids, it will be auctioned with the other bases.

 

Base Give Away *EDITED*:

 

• All players who are in attendance for the real estate auction are eligible to win the base give away. (See below for exceptions)
• Players will need to register at the auction to be counted in the give away (Name of the player taking base giveaway registrations will be announced during the event). Players may register for the base giveaway from 8-9pm EST on Sept 9.
• The winner of the base giveaway must be present at the auction and respond to tells and broadcasts of their win. Failure to respond within 15 minutes, despite being present in the base, will default the win and another winner will be chosen.
• Each player will be assigned a number upon registration. A dice roll will determine which number wins the base giveaway.
• Players are expected to act in good faith by registering only one account to the base giveaway.
• Known alternate accounts will be rejected as well as the original player account.
• EXCEPTION: Players who have purchased/or won a base in the auction already, will not be eligible to win the base giveaway.
• EXCEPTION: If a player is chosen for the base giveaway and they do not want it, they may pass and another winner will be chosen.

BUYERS *EDITED*:

• Feel free to tour the bases for auction, in the raffle, silent auction and the base giveaway at your leisure.
• Feel free to message me @faverty Industries in game or on discord domi.sidney_faverty.events with any questions you have.
• Be sure to have your funds ready for payment. Keep your influence in emails that you can access quickly instead of on multiple toons.
• Make sure you have an SG-less character ready that you can alt to (if needed) or bring a character without an SG attached to the auction should you win a base.
• Completed base pictures are available on the Faverty Events discord: https://discord.gg/ZP6uWd3Wk
• Base shift and drift is an unpleasant reality of the nature of the City of Heroes game. Efforts will be taken to ensure that base drift is corrected before the sale of a base, but some bases are more prone to drift than others and a correction may stray once again after being fixed. If you notice base drift in your PURCHASED or WON base, please contact me and I will repair it once. If it shifts again, it is most likely an irreparable base shift error.

BASE BUILDERS and CONTRIBUTORS *ADDED*:

Faverty Events would like to acknowledge all the base builders, base owners and contributors for helping make this event a reality. Building 15 bases in a few months is a major feat and we am honored to be hosting this event. We have enjoyed working with new base builders and base builders developing specialty skills. Base builder and contributor recognition will be made at the auction unless a builder has requested anonymity.

Globals of the builders will not be announced at the auction unless we have permission to do so. Some base builders are open to taking jobs and requests.

Faverty Events would also like to thank Black Friday for the use of the Vault Luxe base. It will be a beautiful setting for the auction!

If anyone has any questions, concerns, need clarification, or to be put in contact with a builder, feel free to private message in-game: @faverty industries or on Discord: @domi.sidney_faverty.events

 

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the auction on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 8-11pm EST.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 7, 2023 by PotatoLove

[BetaRay]

@PotatoLove, is this auction happening? End of August is nearly upon us.

[PotatoLove]

On 8/15/2023 at 1:29 PM, BetaRay said:

@PotatoLove, is this auction happening? End of August is nearly upon us.

I know! Bases are in the finishing stages!

 

The auction has been delayed 2 weeks to allow the builders a bit more time to finish their projects, but you can expect a formal announcement with a date and base codes on August 31. 

 

The Faverty events discord has base teasers pics posted of 9 bases.

 

https://discord.gg/yFzzM2nb

Edited August 17, 2023 by PotatoLove

[PotatoLove]

Hey Everyone!

The first listing has been update to include the auction date, time and base codes!

Make sure you read all the fine print, since there have been modifications there as well!

 

[WeaponPrime]

Cool.

Email sent for a couple of raffle tickets.

[PotatoLove]

46 minutes ago, WeaponPrime said:

Cool.

Email sent for a couple of raffle tickets.

I've receive it! I will be responding with your numbers shortly! I'm just shining up your numbers so they are extra lucky!

[PotatoLove]

Hey everyone!

Just addressing a few questions I have been getting:

 

1) Can I join multiple auction events?

-Yes, but you can only win ONE BASE. Feel free to purchase raffle tickets, participate in the silent auction, the base giveaway and the auctions. If you purchase a base and end up winning another one, you will need to forfeit one of the bases. If you paid influence, you will be reimbursed the FULL amount of what you paid. The base you rejected will return to the type of auction from whence it was won/purchased and re-auctioned.

2) What's a reserve?
-A reserve is the lowest amount a base can sell for. For example: the silent auction has a reserve of 500mil. You can submit a bid under 500 influence, but it won't win you the base because your bid is below the reserve. if you send a bid of 501mil, your bid will be in the running for the win.

-The auction bases are all have reserves. These reserves are more for an internal function that base builders and owners are adequately compensated for their work. Proceeds from various auctions will subsidize any bases that are sold below the reserve and the base builders/ owners will receive the full amount of the reserve.

 

3) Can I just come watch?

-Sure, but sign up for the base giveaway while you're there. It doesn't cost anything except your time and..welll...you never know, you might win it.

 

4) Can I bid for my friend?

-You can, as long as you are not planning on bidding for yourself. Each player may purchase/win one base. The purpose of the auction is to get as many people as possible into their RP forever homes, not about a few individuals scooping everything up. I'd suggest you give your friend influence to they can bid on the property of their choice.

 

5) The base auctions always sell for so much influence. I don't stand a chance.
-There are 15 bases available. There is more of a chance for you to win/purchase a base than ever before. There are bases in many styles created by builders of various skill levels. Some styles will appeal more to some than to others. You never know what a base will sell for, so berating yourself now seems like fruitless task. If anything, come for the auction, sign up for the base giveaway and enjoy a unique RP evening with a friend or two.

 

Please let me know if anyone has any questions or needs clarification! I am happy to answer everything!
In-Game: @Faverty Industries

Discord: domi.sidney_faverty.events

Forums: Potatolove

Edited September 7, 2023 by PotatoLove

[PotatoLove]

 

 

Hello everyone!

THERE ARE JUST TWO DAYS LEFT TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS AND GET THE EARLY BIRD BONUS NUMBER!

To purchase raffle tickets:
Email @faverty industries in-game with:
-the number of tickets requested
-the payment (50mil/ticket - 5 tickets max/person)

Upon receipt of your e-mail, I will send you back your raffle numbers with a bonus early bird number if you purchase before Sept 8 at 11:59pm EST.

 

THERE'S ALSO A NEW AUCTION - A SILENT AUCTION!

 

The reserve is 500mil (bids below the reserve may not be considered).

 

To submit a bid for the silent auction:
-send your bid in-game to @faverty industries
-DO NOT send influence
-The winner of the silent auction will be notified in advance of the auction
-Payment for the base and transfer of the base will occur at the auction

 

PLUS...

A BASE GIVEAWAY! All you need to do is register at the event between 8-9pm EST and be present (and responding if you win) at the auction at the time for the base giveaway winner announcement.

 

Faverty Events can't wait to see a bunch of characters get a *new forever RP home!*

Check out the forum's link for the list of bases available and for information about the auction and guidelines! https://forums.homecomingservers.com/topic/43507-faverty-events-in-association-with-black-friday-is-hosting-a-real-estate-auction-date-announced/

 

 

Further details and pictures of the available bases can be found on the Faverty Events Discord server: https://discord.gg/ZP6uWd3Wk

[PotatoLove]

**LAST CALL FOR THE EARLY BIRD BASE RAFFLE**

 

To purchase raffle tickets:
Email *@faverty industries* in-game with:
-the number of tickets requested
-the payment (50mil/ticket - 5 tickets max/person)

 

Upon receipt of your e-mail, I will send you back your raffle numbers with a bonus early bird number if you purchase **before FRIDAY, Sept 8 at 11:59pm EST.**

 

Raffle tickets can be purchased at the auction between 8-9pm EST. The greeter will help you find the raffle attendant.

 

While you're at the auction... Be sure to register for the BASE GIVEAWAY between 8-9pm EST! It's free! Be on the look out for broadcasts with instructions on how to register!

 

Check out the forum post above for the list of bases available and for information about the auction and guidelines!
 

Further details and pictures of the available bases can be found on the Faverty Events Discord server: https://discord.gg/ZP6uWd3Wk

[PotatoLove]

Hello Everyone!

 

Thank you for the most wonderful evening yesterday! It was great seeing everyone come out to support new and veteran base builders! One of the more benevolent things I witnessed at the auction was that at least 4 bases were purchased/won and given to people who ordinarily could not afford a base on their own. Our community's generosity is amazing and I hope the 15 new base owners are thrilled with their new acquisitions. May the RP flow freely!

 

Last night, was the first big auction Faverty Events has run. The team and staff had a lot of fun! With future support, we hope to make auctions, like this one, a regular annual event. With some adjustments to encourage accessibility, we're really hoping to make pre-fabricated bases, be something most people can afford and succeed in purchasing/winning.

 

The auction and the final selling prices have made it even more clear that more needs to be done for players who want bases and the sheer lack of builders available and willing to build bases for others. I have had a lot of positive feedback and suggestions already, so there is much to think about how and where to make adjustments. It was even suggested to help with the disparity of available bases to run the auction bi-annually. The feasibility of a bi-annual auction needs to be discussed, but a few more base builders/base owners have approached me to see about getting started to build bases for the next auction, so maybe you won't need to wait an entire year for the next auction!

 

Now, for the results!

 

The Real Estate Auction brought in just over 35 billion influence. The base builders and owners were paid 100% of the proceeds of the sale of their bases - 23 billion was paid out them and the Community Base Building Fund received a 5.8 billion influence donation. The Black Friday and Gehenna staff received 2 billion for their services during the auction. The proceeds of Rhunebolt Place was donated to the Scourge Group.

 

An amazing night for buyers, spectators, staff, organizers, contributors and supporters!

 

The Base Builder Commendations!

 

15 bases were available for purchase and to be won through the silent auction, the raffles and the base giveaway.

 

(See the note below to explain "Open to base building jobs via proxy @Faverty Industries".)

 

1) Rhunebolt Place

• Builder: Anonymous1, Brigit (landscaping)
  • Anonymous1 is not open to base building job requests
  • Brigit is open to landscaping/outdoor base building jobs via proxy @Faverty Industries

2) Real Street

• Builder: Anonymous2
  • Anonymous2 is not open to base building job requests

3) Hawthorn Way

• Builder: Brigit
  • Builder Brigit is open to landscaping/outdoor base building jobs via proxy @Faverty Industries

4) Killarney

• Builder: Faverty Industries, Sardic (flooring)
  • Faverty Industries is not open to base building requests
  • Builder Sardic is not open to base building jobs

 

5) Tribeca (Raffle)

• Builder: Max (house), @Faverty Industries (Outdoor environment)
  • Builder Max is open to base building job requests via proxy @Faverty Industries
  • Builder Faverty Industries is not open for base building requests

6) Theta

• Builder: Bootstrap
  • @Bootstrap is available for "interesting" base building job requests - contact in-game

7) York Street

• Builder: Max
  • Builder Max pen to base building job requests via proxy @Faverty Industries

8 Jersey Heights

• Builder: Max (home), Brigit (landscaping), Sardic (outdoor kitchen assist)
  • Builder Max is open to base building job requests via proxy @Faverty Industries
  • Brigit is open to landscaping/outdoor base building jobs via proxy @Faverty Industries
  • Builder Sardic is not open to base building jobs

9) Gish Apartments

• Builder: Bootstrap
  • @Bootstrap is available for "interesting" base building job requests. Contact in-game.

10) East Main (Raffle)

• Builder: Faverty Industries
  • Builder not open to taking base building job requests

11) Maxis Home Inlet

• Builder: Max (home/decks), Brigit (outdoor environment)
  • Builder Max is open to base building job requests via proxy @Faverty Industries
  • Brigit is open to landscaping/outdoor base building jobs via proxy @Faverty Industries

12) Fredo Cabin

• Builder: Max (home), Faverty Industries (outdoor environment)
  • Builder Max is open to base building job requests via proxy @Faverty Industries
  • Faverty Industries is not open to taking base building job requests

13) Harris Lakehouse

• Builder: Faverty Industries
  • Faverty Industries is not open to taking base building job requests

14) Brick Street (Silent Auction)

• Builder: Faverty Industries
  • Faverty Industries is not open to taking base building job requests

15) Peterson-Reed Road (Giveaway)

• Builder: Faverty Industries
  • Faverty Industries is not open to taking base building job requests

*NOTE*:

"Open to base building job requests via proxy @Faverty Industries" means that Faverty Industries is the liaison for base builders to protect their identities.

 

Builders not using a proxy may be contacted directly.

If you have comments or would like to request a base job for a particular base builder who is using a proxy, send a message in-game to @Faverty Industries or on Discord: domi.sidney_faverty.events

For base jobs, please include: details of your project, budget and timeline. I will pass all comments and requests to the builder. If a builder wishes to respond to comments or accept your base building job, they will either contact you directly or you will receive a return message from me.

 

What's in store for the future?

 

Faverty Events was thrilled to be partnered with Black Friday for this event. For the next Real Estate Auction, Faverty Events will be considering other groups and clubs to partner up with in the CoH community on the Everlasting Shard. If you are a leader of a group interested in collaborating for the next Real Estate Auction, let's chat! Feel free to contact Faverty Events on discord: domi.sidney_faverty.events

 

In Conclusion...

One last hearty thank you to everyone who contributed and supported this event. It was a joy and honor to organize the event and help meet the housing need of City of Heroes roleplaying community.

 

 

Edited September 11, 2023 by PotatoLove

[WeaponPrime]

Fun event 😄