A few days ago, I was reading the thread "why does the auction system exist?", and there are quite a lot of passionate voices in that thread. As staff, we understand that the reason players raise concerns is because they care about the game and want to see it succeed, not because they're out to cause drama. However, also as staff, it can sometimes be hard to determine whether players are misunderstanding a game mechanic, criticizing something based on personal preference, or raising a valid concern. After all, we can't see from each other's gameplay perspectives. One thing that's clear, though, is that disillusionment with the auction system has become common, and we want players to know that they're being heard. So I've compiled this list as a way to make it easier for Komodo to see the community's suggestions about the auction system. That way, he can decide for himself if the auction system should be improved.

Please keep in mind that Komodo is currently working on Pixpet Adventure, so if/when he considers whether or not to improve auctions, it will most likely be after that's released and has undergone significant debugging. Additionally, we don't know how Pixpet Adventure will affect other aspects of the site once it's released, so some of these suggestions may become unneeded or require modifying.

These suggestions are open to discussion, and I'm more than willing to edit them or add more suggestions. Please remember to be constructive.