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|verb=RAFFLE
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|type=System
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|system=Raffle
|demeanor=No
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The {{boldmono|RAFFLE}} verb is used to check information about raffles.
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==Help==
{{Verbpage
<small>'''''Please note:''' This populates with {{boldmono|RAFFLE HELP}} only.''</small>
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|introduction=The {{boldmono|RAFFLE}} verb is used to check information about raffles.

|help=<pre{{log2}}>Usage: RAFFLE LIST - List all active raffles
<pre{{log2}}>Usage: RAFFLE LIST - List all active raffles
RAFFLE LIST HERE - List active raffles in the current room
RAFFLE LIST HERE - List active raffles in the current room
RAFFLE LIST NEARBY - List active raffles in the current realm
RAFFLE LIST NEARBY - List active raffles in the current realm
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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.</pre>
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.</pre>
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== Usage ==
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* {{boldmono|RAFFLE}} by itself to view raffles you have entered.
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* {{boldmono|RAFFLE LIST}} to list all active raffles.
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* {{boldmono|RAFFLE LIST NEARBY}} to list raffles in the same realm as you.
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* {{boldmono|RAFFLE LIST HERE}} to list raffles in the current room.
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* {{boldmono|RAFFLE SHOW #}} to view the details of a specific raffle.
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* {{boldmono|RAFFLE GUIDE #}} to call a local street urchin to guide you to the chosen raffle, if possible.


== Example ==
==Usage==
===By Itself===
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<pre{{log2}}>
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{{boldmono|RAFFLE}} by itself is used to view raffles you have entered.
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>RAFFLE LIST

; Messaging Example
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<pre{{log2}}>>RAFFLE
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You are currently entered into the following raffle:

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

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Type RAFFLE HELP for other options using this command.</pre>

==={{boldmono|LIST}}===
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{{boldmono|RAFFLE LIST}} lists all active raffles.

; Messaging Example
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<pre{{log2}}>>RAFFLE LIST
1 raffle is currently active:
1 raffle is currently active:


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Location: an experimental raffle table at [Wehnimer's, Land's End Rd.] (7000)
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)
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.
Players do not need to be online in order to win.</pre>


===={{boldmono|HERE}}====
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>RAFFLE SHOW 1
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{{boldmono|RAFFLE LIST HERE}} lists raffles in the current room.

===={{boldmono|NEARBY}}====
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{{boldmono|RAFFLE LIST NEARBY}} list raffles in the same realm as the character.

==={{boldmono|SHOW {#} }}===
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{{boldmono|RAFFLE SHOW #}} displays the details of a specific raffle.

; Messaging Example
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<pre{{log2}}>>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)
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.
2 tickets have been sold for this raffle.
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Details:
Details:
The winner of this raffle will win absolutely nothing, even if they are offline!
The winner of this raffle will win absolutely nothing, even if they are offline!</pre>


>RAFFLE GUIDE 1
==={{boldmono|GUIDE {#} }}===
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{{boldmono|RAFFLE GUIDE #}} to calls a local street urchin to guide a character to the chosen raffle, if possible.

; Messaging Example
<pre{{log2}}>>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.
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.]
[Wehnimer's, Land's End Rd.]
[...]You also see an experimental raffle table with some stuff on it and a large wooden barrel.
[...]You also see an experimental raffle table with some stuff on it and a large wooden barrel.
Obvious paths: south
Obvious paths: south</pre>

>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
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You are currently entered into the following raffle:

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


==See Also==
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Type RAFFLE HELP for other options using this command.
* [[Verb:TRANSFER#RAFFLES|TRANSFER verb}}
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* [[Verb:BUY|BUY verb}}

Latest revision as of 18:28, 7 May 2026

RAFFLE
Type System
System Raffle

The RAFFLE verb is used to check information about raffles.

Help

Please note: This populates with RAFFLE HELP only. 

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

By Itself

RAFFLE by itself is used to view raffles you have entered.

Messaging Example
>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.

LIST

RAFFLE LIST lists all active raffles.

Messaging 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.

HERE

RAFFLE LIST HERE lists raffles in the current room.

NEARBY

RAFFLE LIST NEARBY list raffles in the same realm as the character.

SHOW {#}

RAFFLE SHOW # displays the details of a specific raffle.

Messaging Example
>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!

GUIDE {#}

RAFFLE GUIDE # to calls a local street urchin to guide a character to the chosen raffle, if possible.

Messaging Example
>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

See Also

  • [[Verb:TRANSFER#RAFFLES|TRANSFER verb}}
  • [[Verb:BUY|BUY verb}}
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