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	==Traditional Raffles==		==Traditional Raffles==
	The '''traditional raffle''' system is commonly used by [[merchant]]s, [[CHE]]s, and [[MHO]]s to distribute items and services. [[:category:Festivals\|Festivals]] and [[:Category:Pay ~~Events~~\|pay events]] often have a plethora of raffles to enter that draw at varying times. Characters may only purchase one raffle ticket, and although other characters on the same account can also buy a ticket, since only one character can be logged in at a time, and characters must be logged in at the time of drawing, buying tickets on multiple characters on the same account will not increase one's chances of winning. Once a table is set up, it is fully automated except for the distribution of the prize.		The '''traditional raffle''' system is commonly used by [[merchant]]s, [[CHE]]s, and [[MHO]]s to distribute items and services. [[:category:Festivals\|Festivals]] and [[:Category:Pay events\|pay events]] often have a plethora of raffles to enter that draw at varying times. Characters may only purchase one raffle ticket, and although other characters on the same account can also buy a ticket, since only one character can be logged in at a time, and characters must be logged in at the time of drawing, buying tickets on multiple characters on the same account will not increase one's chances of winning. Once a table is set up, it is fully automated except for the distribution of the prize.

	===Entering a Traditional Raffle===		===Entering a Traditional Raffle===

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	# Locate the raffle table(s).		# Locate the raffle table(s).
	# [[LOOK]] at the ticket. Sometimes there are two or more raffles in a room, when this happens there are usually different types of "tables" used. Perhaps one raffle is on a table, and another is on a counter. In these cases {{mono\|LOOK TICKET ON TABLE}} and {{mono\|LOOK TICKET ON COUNTER}} will distinguish between the two raffles. Looking at the ticket will tell you about the item or service and the cost, which is always in silvers, the amount of time left until the raffle draws, as well as any demands the merchant has in terms of collecting the prize.		# [[LOOK]] at the ticket. Sometimes there are two or more raffles in a room, when this happens there are usually different types of "tables" used. Perhaps one raffle is on a table, and another is on a counter. In these cases {{mono\|LOOK TICKET ON TABLE}} and {{mono\|LOOK TICKET ON COUNTER}} will distinguish between the two raffles. Looking at the ticket will tell you about the item or service and the cost, which is always in silvers, the amount of time left until the raffle draws, as well as any demands the merchant has in terms of collecting the prize. For ease of viewing, {{mono\|GAZE TICKET}} will show all the raffles in the room at once.
	# Go to the bank and {{mono\|WITHDRAW (silver amount) SILVERS}}.		# Go to the bank and {{mono\|WITHDRAW (silver amount) SILVERS}}.
	# Return to the raffle table and {{mono\|BUY TICKET ON TABLE}} or {{mono\|BUY TICKET ON COUNTER}}.		# Return to the raffle table and {{mono\|BUY TICKET ON TABLE}} or {{mono\|BUY TICKET ON COUNTER}}.

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	There are three '''raffle''' methods in [[GemStone IV]], two of which will be covered in this article. The third method is done via [[Auction_block#Unlocked_Block\|unlocked auction blocks]], which are items owned and operated by [[player character]]s, while the two described here are raffle tables set up by [[GameMaster]]s.		There are three '''raffle''' methods in [[GemStone IV]], two of which will be covered in this article. The third method is done via [[Auction_block#Unlocked_Block\|unlocked auction blocks]], which are items owned and operated by [[player character]]s, while the two described here are raffle tables set up by [[GameMaster]]s. Unless otherwise specified, the [[#Traditional Raffles\|traditional raffle]] will always be used by GMs.
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	<big>'''In a traditional raffle, characters must always be logged in at the time of drawing to win.		<big>'''In a traditional raffle, characters must always be logged in at the time of drawing to win.

	'''If a character has purchased a ticket but is not logged in, it will have no chance of winning.~~'''~~</big>		'''If a character has purchased a ticket but is not logged in, it will have no chance of winning.</big>

	*Looking in the barrel will show how many tickets have been purchased.		*Looking in the barrel will show how many tickets have been purchased.
	*There are never any refunds for raffle ticket purchases.		*There are never any refunds for raffle ticket purchases.

	~~'''~~Example~~'''~~		====Example====
	<pre{{log2}}>		<pre{{log2}}>
	[Circle of Trees, Clearing]		[Circle of Trees, Clearing]
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	;Per Wyrom 8/29/14:		'''Per Wyrom 8/29/14:
	<div {{prettydiv}}>I've gone ahead and updated the messaging to state how many silvers the raffle cost should you try to buy a ticket that you don't have enough silver for. The messaging was likely an archaic update at one time to differentiate certain denominations of currency (like no notes, no Premium Points, etc). ~Wyrom</div>		<div {{prettydiv}}>I've gone ahead and updated the messaging to state how many silvers the raffle cost should you try to buy a ticket that you don't have enough silver for. The messaging was likely an archaic update at one time to differentiate certain denominations of currency (like no notes, no Premium Points, etc). ~Wyrom</div>

	===Raffle Randomness===		===Raffle Randomness===
	'''Per Wyrom 9/6/14 after both Prime and Plat had a double winner on the same night~~'''~~		'''Per Wyrom 9/6/14 after both Prime and Plat had a double winner on the same night
	<div {{prettydiv}}>If you bought the first ticket, you're number 1. Different numbers were selected. The person in Platinum did not buy the same number ticket. So while, yes, he won twice, the raffle actually selected different numbered tickets. When we make a major raffle, the raffle system then compares the winner to a temporary database of previous winners by name.</div>		<div {{prettydiv}}>If you bought the first ticket, you're number 1. Different numbers were selected. The person in Platinum did not buy the same number ticket. So while, yes, he won twice, the raffle actually selected different numbered tickets. When we make a major raffle, the raffle system then compares the winner to a temporary database of previous winners by name.</div>

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	*Characters do not need to be logged in to win, but tickets may specify strict redemption time limits. '''Do not procrastinate on checking tickets for winners.'''		*Characters do not need to be logged in to win, but tickets may specify strict redemption time limits. '''Do not procrastinate on checking tickets for winners.'''

	~~'''~~Example~~'''~~		====Example====
	<pre{{log2}}>		<pre{{log2}}>
	<nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Duskruin Arena]], Foyer]		<nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Duskruin Arena]], Foyer]

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	There are three '''raffle''' methods in [[GemStone IV]], two of which will be covered in this article. The third method is done via [[Auction_block#Unlocked_Block\|unlocked auction blocks]], which are items owned and operated by [[player character]]s, while the two described here are raffle tables set up by [[GameMaster]]s.		There are three '''raffle''' methods in [[GemStone IV]], two of which will be covered in this article. The third method is done via [[Auction_block#Unlocked_Block\|unlocked auction blocks]], which are items owned and operated by [[player character]]s, while the two described here are raffle tables set up by [[GameMaster]]s.
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	==Traditional Raffles==		==Traditional Raffles==
	The '''traditional raffle''' system is commonly used by [[merchant]]s, [[CHE]]s, and [[MHO]]s to distribute items and services. [[:category:Festivals\|Festivals]] and [[:Category:Pay Events\|pay events]] often have a plethora of raffles to enter that draw at varying times. Characters may only purchase one raffle ticket, and although other characters on the same account can also buy a ticket, since only one character can be logged in at a time, and characters must be logged in at the time of drawing, buying tickets on multiple characters on the same account will not increase one's chances of winning. Once a table is set up, it is fully automated except for the distribution of the prize.		The '''traditional raffle''' system is commonly used by [[merchant]]s, [[CHE]]s, and [[MHO]]s to distribute items and services. [[:category:Festivals\|Festivals]] and [[:Category:Pay Events\|pay events]] often have a plethora of raffles to enter that draw at varying times. Characters may only purchase one raffle ticket, and although other characters on the same account can also buy a ticket, since only one character can be logged in at a time, and characters must be logged in at the time of drawing, buying tickets on multiple characters on the same account will not increase one's chances of winning. Once a table is set up, it is fully automated except for the distribution of the prize.

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	<div {{prettydiv}}>If you bought the first ticket, you're number 1. Different numbers were selected. The person in Platinum did not buy the same number ticket. So while, yes, he won twice, the raffle actually selected different numbered tickets. When we make a major raffle, the raffle system then compares the winner to a temporary database of previous winners by name.</div>		<div {{prettydiv}}>If you bought the first ticket, you're number 1. Different numbers were selected. The person in Platinum did not buy the same number ticket. So while, yes, he won twice, the raffle actually selected different numbered tickets. When we make a major raffle, the raffle system then compares the winner to a temporary database of previous winners by name.</div>

	==~~Multi-Ticket~~ Raffles==		==Specialty Raffles==
	The '''~~Multi-Ticket~~ ~~Raffles~~''' system ~~(or '''Auffles''' or '''Raffle 2.0''')~~ was introduced in 2016 to give GameMasters more flexibility in the draw time, use [[currencies]] other than [[silver coin]]s, and to remove the single-ticket-purchase and must-be-logged-in restrictions. This system was not designed to replace traditional raffles. ~~Flexible~~ raffles are automated in selling tickets, but the actual drawing requires the hosting GM NPC to trigger it manually.		The '''specialty raffle''' system was introduced in 2016 to give GameMasters more flexibility in the draw time, use [[currencies]] other than [[silver coin]]s, and to remove the single-ticket-purchase and must-be-logged-in restrictions. This system was not designed to replace traditional raffles. Specialty raffles are automated in selling tickets, but the actual drawing requires the hosting GM NPC to trigger it manually.

	===Entering a ~~Multi-Ticket~~ Raffle===		===Entering a Specialty Raffle===

	# {{mono\|[[READ]] TICKET ON TABLE}} to see the item or service prize, any information about redeeming the prize, and a general drawing time frame (e.g. "evening of [date]).		# {{mono\|[[READ]] TICKET ON TABLE}} to see the item or service prize, any information about redeeming the prize, and a general drawing time frame (e.g. "evening of [date]).

KITHUS: /* Multi-Ticket Raffles */

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Multi-Ticket Raffles

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	<div {{prettydiv}}>If you bought the first ticket, you're number 1. Different numbers were selected. The person in Platinum did not buy the same number ticket. So while, yes, he won twice, the raffle actually selected different numbered tickets. When we make a major raffle, the raffle system then compares the winner to a temporary database of previous winners by name.</div>		<div {{prettydiv}}>If you bought the first ticket, you're number 1. Different numbers were selected. The person in Platinum did not buy the same number ticket. So while, yes, he won twice, the raffle actually selected different numbered tickets. When we make a major raffle, the raffle system then compares the winner to a temporary database of previous winners by name.</div>

			==Multi-Ticket Raffles==
	==Auffles==
	The '''~~Auffle~~''' system (or '''Raffle 2.0''') was introduced in 2016 to give GameMasters more flexibility in the draw time, use [[currencies]] other than [[silver coin]]s, and to remove the single-ticket-purchase and must-be-logged-in restrictions. This system was not designed to replace traditional raffles. Flexible raffles are automated in selling tickets, but the actual drawing requires the hosting GM NPC to trigger it manually.		The '''Multi-Ticket Raffles''' system (or '''Auffles''' or '''Raffle 2.0''') was introduced in 2016 to give GameMasters more flexibility in the draw time, use [[currencies]] other than [[silver coin]]s, and to remove the single-ticket-purchase and must-be-logged-in restrictions. This system was not designed to replace traditional raffles. Flexible raffles are automated in selling tickets, but the actual drawing requires the hosting GM NPC to trigger it manually.

	===Entering an ~~Auffle~~===		===Entering a Multi-Ticket Raffle===

	# {{mono\|[[READ]] TICKET ON TABLE}} to see the item or service prize, any information about redeeming the prize, and a general drawing time frame (e.g. "evening of [date]).		# {{mono\|[[READ]] TICKET ON TABLE}} to see the item or service prize, any information about redeeming the prize, and a general drawing time frame (e.g. "evening of [date]).

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Auffles

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	<div {{prettydiv}}>If you bought the first ticket, you're number 1. Different numbers were selected. The person in Platinum did not buy the same number ticket. So while, yes, he won twice, the raffle actually selected different numbered tickets. When we make a major raffle, the raffle system then compares the winner to a temporary database of previous winners by name.</div>		<div {{prettydiv}}>If you bought the first ticket, you're number 1. Different numbers were selected. The person in Platinum did not buy the same number ticket. So while, yes, he won twice, the raffle actually selected different numbered tickets. When we make a major raffle, the raffle system then compares the winner to a temporary database of previous winners by name.</div>

			==Auffles==
	==Flexible Raffles==
	The '''~~flexible raffle~~''' system (or '''Raffle 2.0''') was introduced in 2016 to give GameMasters more flexibility in the draw time, use [[currencies]] other than [[silver coin]]s, and to remove the single-ticket-purchase and must-be-logged-in restrictions. This system was not designed to replace traditional raffles. Flexible raffles are automated in selling tickets, but the actual drawing requires the hosting GM NPC to trigger it manually.		The '''Auffle''' system (or '''Raffle 2.0''') was introduced in 2016 to give GameMasters more flexibility in the draw time, use [[currencies]] other than [[silver coin]]s, and to remove the single-ticket-purchase and must-be-logged-in restrictions. This system was not designed to replace traditional raffles. Flexible raffles are automated in selling tickets, but the actual drawing requires the hosting GM NPC to trigger it manually.

	===Entering a ~~Flexible Raffle~~===		===Entering an Auffle===

	# {{mono\|[[READ]] TICKET ON TABLE}} to see the item or service prize, any information about redeeming the prize, and a general drawing time frame (e.g. "evening of [date]).		# {{mono\|[[READ]] TICKET ON TABLE}} to see the item or service prize, any information about redeeming the prize, and a general drawing time frame (e.g. "evening of [date]).

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	==Flexible Raffles==		==Flexible Raffles==
	The '''flexible raffle''' system (or '''~~Auffles~~''') was introduced in 2016 to give GameMasters more flexibility in the draw time, use [[currencies]] other than [[silver coin]]s, and to remove the single-ticket-purchase and must-be-logged-in restrictions. This system was not designed to replace traditional raffles. Flexible raffles are automated in selling tickets, but the actual drawing requires the hosting GM NPC to trigger it manually.		The '''flexible raffle''' system (or '''Raffle 2.0''') was introduced in 2016 to give GameMasters more flexibility in the draw time, use [[currencies]] other than [[silver coin]]s, and to remove the single-ticket-purchase and must-be-logged-in restrictions. This system was not designed to replace traditional raffles. Flexible raffles are automated in selling tickets, but the actual drawing requires the hosting GM NPC to trigger it manually.

	===Entering a Flexible Raffle===		===Entering a Flexible Raffle===

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	==Flexible Raffles==		==Flexible Raffles==
	The '''flexible raffle''' system (or '''~~Raffle 2.0~~''') was introduced in 2016 to give GameMasters more flexibility in the draw time, use [[currencies]] other than [[silver coin]]s, and to remove the single-ticket-purchase and must-be-logged-in restrictions. This system was not designed to replace traditional raffles. Flexible raffles are automated in selling tickets, but the actual drawing requires the hosting GM NPC to trigger it manually.		The '''flexible raffle''' system (or '''Auffles''') was introduced in 2016 to give GameMasters more flexibility in the draw time, use [[currencies]] other than [[silver coin]]s, and to remove the single-ticket-purchase and must-be-logged-in restrictions. This system was not designed to replace traditional raffles. Flexible raffles are automated in selling tickets, but the actual drawing requires the hosting GM NPC to trigger it manually.

	===Entering a Flexible Raffle===		===Entering a Flexible Raffle===

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	==Flexible Raffles==		==Flexible Raffles==
	The '''flexible raffle''' system (or '''Raffle 2.0''') was introduced in 2016 to give GameMasters more flexibility in the draw time, use [[currencies]] other than [[silver coin]]s, and to remove the single-ticket-purchase and must-be-logged-in restrictions. Flexible raffles are automated in selling tickets, but the actual drawing requires the hosting GM NPC to trigger it manually.		The '''flexible raffle''' system (or '''Raffle 2.0''') was introduced in 2016 to give GameMasters more flexibility in the draw time, use [[currencies]] other than [[silver coin]]s, and to remove the single-ticket-purchase and must-be-logged-in restrictions. This system was not designed to replace traditional raffles. Flexible raffles are automated in selling tickets, but the actual drawing requires the hosting GM NPC to trigger it manually.

	===Entering a Flexible Raffle===		===Entering a Flexible Raffle===