Verb:RAFFLE

RAFFLE Type System Demeanor-based No Wedding No

The RAFFLE verb is used to check information about raffles.

Help

Usage: RAFFLE LIST        - List all active raffles
       RAFFLE LIST HERE   - List active raffles in the current room
       RAFFLE LIST NEARBY - List active raffles in the current realm
       RAFFLE SHOW {#}    - Remotely see details of the chosen raffle
       RAFFLE GUIDE {#}   - Call a local street urchin to guide you to the chosen raffle

Typing RAFFLE by itself will list raffles you have purchased a ticket for, including per-account and offline raffles where you have purchased a ticket on another character.

Usage

• RAFFLE by itself to view raffles you have entered.
• RAFFLE LIST to list all active raffles.
• RAFFLE LIST NEARBY to list raffles in the same realm as you.
• RAFFLE LIST HERE to list raffles in the current room.
• RAFFLE SHOW # to view the details of a specific raffle.
• RAFFLE GUIDE # to call a local street urchin to guide you to the chosen raffle, if possible.

Example

>RAFFLE LIST
1 raffle is currently active:

Raffle #1 for "absolutely nothing", Cost: 1,000 silver
  Location: an experimental raffle table at [Wehnimer's, Land's End Rd.] (7000)
  Draws at: Sat Jul 13 18:55:42 ET 2024 (in 31 hours and 2 minutes)
  Players do not need to be online in order to win.

>RAFFLE SHOW 1
Some raffle tickets for raffle #1 can be found on an experimental raffle table at [Wehnimer's, Land's End Rd.] (7000)
2 tickets have been sold for this raffle.

This raffle is for "absolutely nothing".
The tickets sell for 1,000 silver each.
The drawing for 10 winners will be in 31 hours and 1 minute (at Sat Jul 13 18:55:42 ET 2024).
You do not need to be online to win.
Only one ticket per account may be purchased.
Only one character per account may hold tickets for this raffle.  Prior to the drawing, another eligible character on the same account may TRANSFER the tickets to be in their name.

Details: 
The winner of this raffle will win absolutely nothing, even if they are offline!

>RAFFLE GUIDE 1
You flag down a nearby urchin and indicate your desired destination.  The urchin nods to you and rapidly guides you through a series of back alleys, side streets, and little-used shortcuts until you reach your destination in mere seconds.
[Wehnimer's, Land's End Rd.]
[...]You also see an experimental raffle table with some stuff on it and a large wooden barrel.
Obvious paths: south

>BUY TICKET
You hand over 1,000 silver, take your raffle ticket, write your name on it, and then drop it in the ticket barrel.

>RAFFLE
You are currently entered into the following raffle:

Raffle #1 for "absolutely nothing", Cost: 1,000 silver
  Location: an experimental raffle table at [Wehnimer's, Land's End Rd.]
  Draws at: Sat Jul 13 18:55:42 ET 2024 (in 30 hours and 59 minutes)
  Players do not need to be online in order to win.
  You have purchased a ticket to this raffle.

Type RAFFLE HELP for other options using this command.