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= Sales/Trades = | = Sales/Trades = | ||
== Sales & Trades Policies == | == Sales & Trades Policies == | ||
− | In order to keep track and maintain fairness within the game, we ask that any sales or trades of CruinndracFarms items be handled through | + | In order to keep track and maintain fairness within the game, we ask that any sales or trades of CruinndracFarms items be handled through the Wyrm Trading Post on: <br>[https://discord.gg/RPrhMyawSd Discord] |
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While we offer the forums as a location to buy, sell, and trade your CruinndracFarms items, we are not responsible for any individual transactions between our handlers. We encourage those interested in buying/selling/trading these items to use caution. It is up to an individual buyer to be aware of their payment method and the number of days they have to report non-delivery. | While we offer the forums as a location to buy, sell, and trade your CruinndracFarms items, we are not responsible for any individual transactions between our handlers. We encourage those interested in buying/selling/trading these items to use caution. It is up to an individual buyer to be aware of their payment method and the number of days they have to report non-delivery. | ||
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− | CruinndracFarms will not allow an individual who has had negative sale history to buy/sell/trade Wyrms | + | CruinndracFarms will not allow an individual who has had negative sale history to buy/sell/trade Wyrms. Transgressions are handled through disciplinary actions that may include suspension and/or banning of accounts. CruinndracFarms will not, however, reimburse anyone for missing/non-delivered items from these personal sales/trades/exchanges. |
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− | Sales/Trade policy does not apply to Wyrm pick-ups. Someone who is picking up a Wyrm for another handler at a con | + | Sales/Trade policy does not apply to Wyrm pick-ups. Someone who is picking up a Wyrm for another handler at a con does not have to post it or go through specific trade rules in order to do so. The same goes for Wyrms purchased as gifts for friends/family. The only time you would need to post a gift Wyrm here on the boards is if it is already registered and you are changing ownership. Ownership changes can be done through the Official Trade Thread under the Wyrm Trading Post on Discord. |
== Rules == | == Rules == | ||
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'''2. All sales or trades of Wyrms should come with all of the following: Egg Charm, Wyrm, Datacard.''' <br> | '''2. All sales or trades of Wyrms should come with all of the following: Egg Charm, Wyrm, Datacard.''' <br> | ||
− | Datacards may be re-printed from the wiki for registered Wyrms and are considered valid for this purpose. If any item is missing, it must be disclosed at the time of sale. Cruinndrac Farms will not replace any missing Egg Charms or Datacards not sent from trades/sales. | + | Datacards may be re-printed from the wiki for registered Wyrms and are considered valid for this purpose. If any item is missing, it must be disclosed at the time of sale. Cruinndrac Farms will not replace any missing Egg Charms or Datacards not sent from trades/sales. Handlers are permitted to make a wyrm a new egg charm. |
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'''3. Any damage to a Wyrm must be disclosed at the time of posting them for sale/trade.''' <br> | '''3. Any damage to a Wyrm must be disclosed at the time of posting them for sale/trade.''' <br> | ||
− | This includes anything that has been repaired on the Wyrm (even if you cannot visibly see the repair). | + | This includes anything that has been repaired on the Wyrm (even if you cannot visibly see the repair). You should also specify if you come from a home with a smoker as some people are very sensitive to that smell and may not want to buy a Wyrm which may carry it in their fur. |
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'''4. Only existing forum users (who have active accounts) and registered Wyrms on the wiki may sell or trade.'''<br> | '''4. Only existing forum users (who have active accounts) and registered Wyrms on the wiki may sell or trade.'''<br> | ||
− | A user must have have a forum account, with registered Wyrms on the wiki to sell/trade their items. Users who are not fully registered (known as 'gray users') may still purchase items | + | A user must have have a forum account, with registered Wyrms on the wiki to sell/trade their items. Users who are not fully registered (known as 'gray users') may still purchase items. |
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− | '''5. Wyrms may be traded as often as you like, | + | '''5. Wyrms may be traded and resold as often as you like, though we do not encourage profiting off our work.''' <br> |
− | We do not want to see people | + | Wyrms may only be sold for their original purchase price + shipping. We do not want to see resellers or people attempting to use the forums to make money off of Wyrms they have purchased. If you need to sell more than 10 Wyrms at any one time, please contact a member of Staff for approval first. These are considered 'mass sales' and need to be permitted to avoid clashing with any planned CDF events/sales. |
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− | + | '''6. 'Black Market' trades/sales are strictly not allowed.'''<br> | |
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'Black Market' trades/sales are defined as sales/trades not made on the forums, which thus may not follow the rules/guidelines displayed here. We require that sales/trades be done on the forums for /your/ protection. Situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis, but may result in penalties to buyer/seller and/or Wyrm(s) involved. Please play fair. Items which are purchased or traded through other mediums may or may not be considered valid for breeding purposes. We handle such situations on a case-by-case basis. | 'Black Market' trades/sales are defined as sales/trades not made on the forums, which thus may not follow the rules/guidelines displayed here. We require that sales/trades be done on the forums for /your/ protection. Situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis, but may result in penalties to buyer/seller and/or Wyrm(s) involved. Please play fair. Items which are purchased or traded through other mediums may or may not be considered valid for breeding purposes. We handle such situations on a case-by-case basis. | ||
* '''Example:''' A handler buys a Wyrm from someone else on an art website. The user has registered it, but doesn't really play the game, so offered it up for sale to people who follow them on that art site. As we have no way of knowing the terms of this sale, we would consider it invalid. We would not transfer the Wyrm to the new owner, and it would be marked as STERILE. | * '''Example:''' A handler buys a Wyrm from someone else on an art website. The user has registered it, but doesn't really play the game, so offered it up for sale to people who follow them on that art site. As we have no way of knowing the terms of this sale, we would consider it invalid. We would not transfer the Wyrm to the new owner, and it would be marked as STERILE. | ||
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− | ''' | + | '''7. Clean up your threads.'''<br> |
− | When a thread is complete, please change the title to CLOSED: <original title>. Make sure the LAST entry in the thread explains who the item was sold/traded to. This helps | + | When a thread is complete, please change the title to CLOSED: <original title>. This can be done by editing your original post. Make sure the LAST entry in the thread explains who the item was sold/traded to. This helps to keep track of items that need to be transferred between users and can act as a proof of sale. |
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− | ''' | + | '''8. All Pre-Arranged Breedings Must be Disclosed.'''<br> |
Before a Wyrm can be sold, any pre-arranged breedings must be disclosed to the new owner. The new owner is buying/trading the wyrm "as-is", which includes any pre-arranged agreements for breedings with that Wyrm. If there are no clutchmates available, the new owner should honor the request during the season previously arranged. If there is a clutchmate available and the new owner wants it for themselves, they are allowed to ask that the breeding be held until a season in which they have an open slot/availability to purchase the clutchmate for themselves. | Before a Wyrm can be sold, any pre-arranged breedings must be disclosed to the new owner. The new owner is buying/trading the wyrm "as-is", which includes any pre-arranged agreements for breedings with that Wyrm. If there are no clutchmates available, the new owner should honor the request during the season previously arranged. If there is a clutchmate available and the new owner wants it for themselves, they are allowed to ask that the breeding be held until a season in which they have an open slot/availability to purchase the clutchmate for themselves. | ||
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− | ''' | + | '''9. All Trades/Sales are At Your Own Risk'''<br> |
− | Any item that is sold by staff through Cruinndrac Farms is covered by our sales policies. Any items which are sold/traded through the forums between handlers are not. The forums provide a service to allow people to post their sales/trades, but we at Cruinndrac Farms | + | Any item that is sold by staff through Cruinndrac Farms is covered by our sales policies. Any items which are sold/traded through the forums between handlers are not. The forums provide a service to allow people to post their sales/trades, but we at Cruinndrac Farms cannot be held responsible for bad trades/sales. Understand that, like any other online purchase, that these sales/trades are at your own risk. |
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− | We generally trust our handlers to be responsible. In the case of items which are not sent, we will handle the situation as best we can by contacting the individuals involved and attempting to get things sorted out. We will deal with deadbeat sellers with the only tools we have available to us | + | We generally trust our handlers to be responsible. In the case of items which are not sent, we will handle the situation as best we can by contacting the individuals involved and attempting to get things sorted out. We will deal with deadbeat sellers with the only tools we have available to us which includes restrictions, suspensions, and/or bans. |
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We encourage those who are involved in sales to keep an eye on the timers required for reporting a bad sale. It is your responsibility to notify Paypal within their time period and/or your bank/credit card in the case of a bad sale. We cannot reimburse any loss of funds/items from any personal sale/trade. | We encourage those who are involved in sales to keep an eye on the timers required for reporting a bad sale. It is your responsibility to notify Paypal within their time period and/or your bank/credit card in the case of a bad sale. We cannot reimburse any loss of funds/items from any personal sale/trade. | ||
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− | ''' | + | '''NOTE''': Paypal's TOS requires that purchases be made via Goods and Services. This is /REQUIRED/ for purchasing CDF Wyrms from other handlers. You are NOT allowed to request funds be provided via 'friends and family'. This actually removes buyer protections and is considered against our rules. You may not request that the buyer reimburse you for paypal's fees, either. That is against their TOS. If any handler requests this of you, report it immediately to staff. |
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+ | '''10. You only trade/sell items which you have in hand.'''<br> | ||
We do not want to see people trading or selling Wyrms which they do not actively have ownership of. This can cause problems if one individual sends their physical Wyrm, and the other does not because they don't actually have it yet. As such, you may only sell/trade items in your possession. | We do not want to see people trading or selling Wyrms which they do not actively have ownership of. This can cause problems if one individual sends their physical Wyrm, and the other does not because they don't actually have it yet. As such, you may only sell/trade items in your possession. | ||
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Included in this is the concept of exchanging a Wyrm for for an extra 'convention pick'. There are a number of issues with this. These are not physical items, thus there is a higher risk involved. Secondly, people are only allowed to use their 'convention picks' in order to do a pick-up for someone that is not attending the con. Thirdly, it would allow an individual to go beyond the convention's per-day limit on items, which is not fair to anyone. Thus, trades involving exchanging a items for future 'convention picks' are no longer allowed. | Included in this is the concept of exchanging a Wyrm for for an extra 'convention pick'. There are a number of issues with this. These are not physical items, thus there is a higher risk involved. Secondly, people are only allowed to use their 'convention picks' in order to do a pick-up for someone that is not attending the con. Thirdly, it would allow an individual to go beyond the convention's per-day limit on items, which is not fair to anyone. Thus, trades involving exchanging a items for future 'convention picks' are no longer allowed. | ||
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− | We will not restrict individuals from trading a | + | We will not restrict individuals from trading a Wyrm in exchange for someone paying for a future bred-baby slot, but understand that doing so is at your own risk. You are actually /far/ better off getting the same amount in cash. We highly encourage people to just do cash transactions in these cases to avoid issues. |
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+ | '''11. Any confirmed/agreed upon sale or trade is FINAL.'''<br> | ||
+ | Once two individuals have agreed upon a sale or trade, the item must be taken off of the market. You may not leave the item up in case you get 'better offers'. You may not change your mind about selling/trading an item after a final sale/trade has been agreed upon. This is highly unfair to the person on the other side of the trade/sale. | ||
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+ | While we try not to get involved in individual sales, someone who breaks this rule will be subject to negative feedback and multiple instances may result in them losing sale/trade privilages. The only exceptions to this are unforeseen circumstances in which item is destroyed, or if both users agree to changing the original terms. | ||
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+ | = Stud/Brood Fees = | ||
+ | == Stud/Brood Fees == | ||
+ | At CruinndracFarms, we respect an individual’s rights to approve any potential mate for their Wyrms and to pick who will receive their Wyrm’s offspring during a breeding season. However, we do ask that people are reasonable and act within the friendly environment of the game. Unfortunately, we’ve had issues in the past, so we’ve had to set down some rules and policies in regards to Stud/Brood Fees as well as Terms/Requirements that are allowed within the scope of the game.<br> | ||
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+ | '''Things an owner of a Stud/Brood Wyrm reserves the exclusive rights to do:'''<br> | ||
+ | 1. Ask for the clutchmate for themselves, or to give away the clutchmate slot to someone else.<br> | ||
+ | 2. Approve/Deny someone else to receive offspring from a breeding with their Wyrm.<br><br> | ||
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+ | '''Acceptable Stud/Brood Fees:''' (Be reasonable. Do not request /all/ of these at once.)<br> | ||
+ | 1. A +1 token being used on the stud/brood.<br> | ||
+ | 2. A small piece of artwork drawn/crafted by the person requesting the breeding. The value of this is a bit of a gray-zone, but try not to ask for full commissions, or anything that would be over $10 in cash value.<br> | ||
+ | 3. A small cash fee to the owner ($5 or less) or a cash donation (varies) to a charity.<br><br> | ||
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+ | '''Invalid Stud/Brood Fees:'''<br> | ||
+ | 1. Asking the person to pay (in whole or in part) for your clutchmate.<br> | ||
+ | 2. Asking the person to pay you a cash fee greater than $5.<br> | ||
+ | 3. Asking the person to purchase a commission from another artist for you.<br> | ||
+ | 4. Asking the person to do a large, complex, or otherwise time/cost expensive piece of artwork.<br> | ||
+ | 5. Asking them to use any other type of token on their offspring.<br> | ||
+ | 6. Asking the person to enter into any sort of contract or agreement which attempts to control the use of the offspring Wyrm. Once the offspring has been sold to the new owner, they may sell/trade/display/store/etc. their new Wyrm in whatever manner they see fit. | ||
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= Forum Behavior = | = Forum Behavior = | ||
− | == Forum Behavior == | + | == Discord Forum Behavior == |
− | The following is a list of general behavior rules and guidelines for the forums. It by no means covers all possible situations, but in cases not covered below | + | The following is a list of general behavior rules and guidelines for the forums. It by no means covers all possible situations, but in cases not covered below remember this: If a Staff member asks you not to do something - don't do it. Period. |
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'''1. Keep all posts/chat family-friendly.''' | '''1. Keep all posts/chat family-friendly.''' | ||
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'''3. Don't spam.''' | '''3. Don't spam.''' | ||
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− | '''4. This is not a blog site.''' | + | '''4. This is not a blog/therapy site.''' |
− | * | + | * We do not have 'vent channels' for a reason. Please be mindful of fellow players. You may make use of spoiler tags to censor possible sensitive topics. If you choose to spoiler either an image or a sentence please be sure to include a message above or below it stating the subject matter. This helps people avoid reading or clicking on unwanted things. |
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'''5. Advertisements''' | '''5. Advertisements''' | ||
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'''6. Your Creations''' | '''6. Your Creations''' | ||
* You are welcome to post your individual home made, for your own use, creatures. This includes OOAK art dolls, home made critters to be friends for your Wyrms, etc. However, we ask that you do not borrow Wyrm or Wyrm designs to create your own creatures for sale. | * You are welcome to post your individual home made, for your own use, creatures. This includes OOAK art dolls, home made critters to be friends for your Wyrms, etc. However, we ask that you do not borrow Wyrm or Wyrm designs to create your own creatures for sale. | ||
− | * We do allow artists to post commissions for Wyrm drawings/accessories/etc, either for personal profit or to raise money to purchase their own Wyrms. What we ask is that those artists A. Do not copy the particular things being sold as part of CruinndracFarms. IE handler chains, charms, the same wooden cages | + | * We do allow artists to post commissions for Wyrm drawings/accessories/etc, either for personal profit or to raise money to purchase their own Wyrms. What we ask is that those artists A. Do not copy the particular things being sold as part of CruinndracFarms. IE handler chains, charms, the same wooden cages staff is selling, anything with the CDF logo, etc. And B, that they credit Wyrms and CDF for the designs. When in doubt, ask before selling an item. |
− | * | + | * Out of respect for the artist community, please no AI generated images. |
+ | * Please keep all posts in their relevant server location. | ||
= Con Limits = | = Con Limits = | ||
== Convention Purchase Limits == | == Convention Purchase Limits == | ||
− | In order to make sure that more people have a chance to purchase Wyrms at a convention, we have daily limits set on how many of any single item a person may purchase. The following are the default purchase limits at conventions. Limits may be raised/lowered depending on the availability of convention stock. | + | In order to make sure that more people have a chance to purchase Wyrms at a convention, we have daily limits set on how many of any single item a person may purchase. The following are the default purchase limits at conventions. Limits may be raised/lowered depending on the availability of convention stock. Please check with CDF staff for the current event's limitations. |
− | * '''Tea-Cup Wyrms | + | === Default Convention Limits === |
− | * | + | * You may purchase a max of '''FOUR (4)''' Tea-Cup Blind-draw Wyrms per day. |
− | * ''' | + | * You may purchase an additional '''ONE (1)''' Blind-draw Mule Nest Wyrm per day. |
+ | * If you are doing a pick-up, you may get an additional '''ONE (1)''' Tea-Cup Blind draw per day for pick-ups ONLY, but we reserve the right to record what wyrm and who it goes to if it is deemed necessary to do so in order to prevent cheating. This will NOT be part of the morning draw of Wyrm eggs and must be done later in the day. (We don't want to be juggling pick-up information during the morning rush.) | ||
+ | * You may purchase ONE mini or standard for the entire weekend. Your purchase will use up one slot of your Tea-Cup Blind-draw Wyrms for that day. (So if you purchase a Mini/Standard, you can only get 3 Tea-Cups that day) | ||
+ | * You are limited to '''ONE (1)''' Rare egg per clutch that goes out at the table. '''(Max of TWO per day.)''' | ||
+ | * You are limited to '''TWO (2)''' Tea-cups (or THREE if you buy a mule-nest egg) in the morning rush. | ||
+ | * You are limited to a max of '''TWO (2)''' tokens of each type per day, up to '''FOUR (4)''' tokens total per day. (Up to TWO additional if you are picking up tokens for another handler.) | ||
+ | * We will be holding at least '''TWO (2)''' (possibly more) new Handler Slots on the sign-up list. Please do not whine or complain that we are letting a new handler go before you who has never picked before. | ||
= Con Pick-Ups = | = Con Pick-Ups = | ||
== Convention Pick-Ups == | == Convention Pick-Ups == | ||
− | Often times, our handlers are more than willing to go out of their way to help out others in the community. Handlers may request someone to do a pick-up for them by posting on [ | + | Often times, our handlers are more than willing to go out of their way to help out others in the community. Handlers may request someone to do a pick-up for them by posting on [https://discord.com/channels/585110316745228288/1288923999883100300 Pickup Requests]. |
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Pick-ups are great. They are an awesome opportunity for people who don't get a chance to get out to cons to still have a chance to get Wyrms. However, we've recently had some complaints and issues regarding Pick-ups, so we would like people who are offering Pick-ups as well as those interested in asking for them to please review this document, as it will be policy going forward. | Pick-ups are great. They are an awesome opportunity for people who don't get a chance to get out to cons to still have a chance to get Wyrms. However, we've recently had some complaints and issues regarding Pick-ups, so we would like people who are offering Pick-ups as well as those interested in asking for them to please review this document, as it will be policy going forward. | ||
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− | '''1. A person may not use a slot to do a pick-up for someone attending the con.'''<br> | + | '''1. A person may not use a slot to do a pick-up for someone attending the con with the intention of getting that handler beyond their daily limit.'''<br> |
− | We have hard limits on the number of Wyrms a person may purchase at a convention. A handler may not use one of their slots to get another handler beyond their limit of Wyrms per day. In the case of wanting to purchase a gift or present for a birthday or holiday such as Christmas, | + | We have hard limits on the number of Wyrms a person may purchase at a convention. A handler may not use one of their slots to get another handler beyond their limit of Wyrms per day. In the case of wanting to purchase a gift or present for a birthday or holiday such as Christmas, you may do so but you should inform the staff at the table. |
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'''2. A person offering pick-ups may not always be able to fill your request.'''<br> | '''2. A person offering pick-ups may not always be able to fill your request.'''<br> | ||
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'''3. A person doing pick-ups should be fair in filling requests.'''<br> | '''3. A person doing pick-ups should be fair in filling requests.'''<br> | ||
− | + | Try not to leave out someone else in the process. We appreciate people going out of their way to do pick-ups, but please be as fair as possible. | |
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'''4. A person doing pick-ups should not be sniping rares.'''<br> | '''4. A person doing pick-ups should not be sniping rares.'''<br> | ||
We have been informed that some people may be using pick-ups as a way of getting extra rare/special eggs. They pull eggs for their pick-ups, but choose to keep the rarest ones and give the less rare ones to the people who have paid for their eggs. We don't believe that this rare-sniping is fair, at all. | We have been informed that some people may be using pick-ups as a way of getting extra rare/special eggs. They pull eggs for their pick-ups, but choose to keep the rarest ones and give the less rare ones to the people who have paid for their eggs. We don't believe that this rare-sniping is fair, at all. | ||
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− | + | If we find out someone plucks a rare/uncommon/specially marked/etc. Wyrm for someone else, and then keeps it for themselves, we will disallow that person from doing pick-ups again and the Wyrm in question will be marked as sterile. The same goes for people who claim all the Wyrms are for them personally, when some are pick-ups (without telling us). Both of these may result in a 'strike'. | |
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− | If we find out someone plucks a rare/uncommon/specially marked/etc. Wyrm for someone else, and then keeps it for themselves, we will disallow that person from doing pick-ups again and | + | |
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= Con Behavior = | = Con Behavior = | ||
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'''1. If you see that we are running behind, please give us space!''' | '''1. If you see that we are running behind, please give us space!''' | ||
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− | Alas, like most artists, we are not the most organized people in the world. Sometimes eggs need to be bagged. Sometimes pins need to be glued on. Sometimes we just need a bit more time to do set-up because | + | Alas, like most artists, we are not the most organized people in the world. Sometimes eggs need to be bagged. Sometimes pins need to be glued on. Sometimes we just need a bit more time to do set-up because something delayed us getting down to the dealer hall on time. |
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If we tell you that we are running behind, please step back from the table and give us some space. We will usually try to tell you when we expect to be open. Do NOT loom around the table while we are trying to work. These are blind-draw items so obviously we don’t want you to see them before their eggs go out. Take it as an opportunity to visit the other vendors at the con and come back at the time that we’ve posted. | If we tell you that we are running behind, please step back from the table and give us some space. We will usually try to tell you when we expect to be open. Do NOT loom around the table while we are trying to work. These are blind-draw items so obviously we don’t want you to see them before their eggs go out. Take it as an opportunity to visit the other vendors at the con and come back at the time that we’ve posted. | ||
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We understand that often, there is a wait for handlers to get into the dealer’s hall at a convention. Often times, our handlers get together and hang out. This is great. We love the community that our handlers have. However, we will not accept a list of people who lined up outside of the dealer’s hall as the basis for our waiting list. | We understand that often, there is a wait for handlers to get into the dealer’s hall at a convention. Often times, our handlers get together and hang out. This is great. We love the community that our handlers have. However, we will not accept a list of people who lined up outside of the dealer’s hall as the basis for our waiting list. | ||
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− | Often times, we reserve slots for | + | Often times, we reserve slots for new handlers, or other people who may not be able to get a chance at early picks of Wyrms in other circumstances. Please do not whine/complain about someone getting a slot ahead of you. We keep these slots limited and try to make sure that these individuals get a chance. |
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− | When we fill out our waiting list, we will try to take names/give numbers in the general order that people arrive. We try to do this as fairly as possible. Do not bum-rush the table. When you arrive, ask nicely to be put on the list and give us your badge name. Again, please do not whine/complain about your place in line. Chances are, over a regular three-day con, you will have plenty of opportunities to hunt for eggs. | + | When we fill out our waiting list, we will try to take names/give numbers in the general order that people arrive. We try to do this as fairly as possible. Do not bum-rush the table. When you arrive, ask nicely to pick a number or be put on the list and give us your badge name. Again, please do not whine/complain about your place in line. Chances are, over a regular three-day con, you will have plenty of opportunities to hunt for eggs. |
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'''3. Do not lean on, sit on, block access to or grab items from the table.''' | '''3. Do not lean on, sit on, block access to or grab items from the table.''' | ||
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It means that we do not want to see people standing around, blocking access to the table. We also do not want to see handlers sitting down or standing nearby and obviously watching the table for new batches of eggs. It’s stressful, and it makes us a bit uncomfortable. The whole reason we sneak out random batches of eggs is to give an opportunity to people who haven’t had a chance at eggs yet. | It means that we do not want to see people standing around, blocking access to the table. We also do not want to see handlers sitting down or standing nearby and obviously watching the table for new batches of eggs. It’s stressful, and it makes us a bit uncomfortable. The whole reason we sneak out random batches of eggs is to give an opportunity to people who haven’t had a chance at eggs yet. | ||
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+ | For safety reasons, we cannot have anyone sitting along the aisles next to our tables. We, also, cannot have people stowing items beneath our tables. We have limited amounts of space and we do not have room to be a storage place for handlers. If you want to 'hang out' and wait for the next batch of eggs or to talk with other handlers, then your best bet is to find someplace outside of the Dealer's Den to do so. Otherwise, you should make sure that any place you hang out in is okayed by a member of Dealer's Den staff before deciding to take over any space within the Den as a hang out place. | ||
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'''5. Do not push, shove, or grab items from people shopping.''' | '''5. Do not push, shove, or grab items from people shopping.''' | ||
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'''7. You may not trade or sell your personal pick slots at a con.''' | '''7. You may not trade or sell your personal pick slots at a con.''' | ||
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− | We have always had a general policy of only allowing sales/trades of items that the user has on-hand. If a handler does not have physical possession of an item, there can be issues with a person having to wait an unknown amount of time to receive their half of a trade. There can also be issues where an item is sent | + | We have always had a general policy of only allowing sales/trades of items that the user has on-hand. If a handler does not have physical possession of an item, there can be issues with a person having to wait an unknown amount of time to receive their half of a trade. There can also be issues where an item is sent but the future item (baby, convention pick, etc.) is never sent to its new owner. |
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− | There is also an issue with using other peoples’ convention slots as a way of getting around the daily limits placed on each handler. We cannot allow this, as it makes it unfair for other people. All trades must be transacted after the items have been purchased / are in the physical possession of their handler. | + | There is also an issue with using other peoples’ convention slots as a way of getting around the daily limits placed on each handler. We cannot allow this, as it makes it unfair for other people. All trades must be transacted after the items have been purchased/are in the physical possession of their handler. |
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'''8. Do not guilt-trip people who are making purchases.''' | '''8. Do not guilt-trip people who are making purchases.''' | ||
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The same goes for any items we have placed in the Art Show. Items that are for auction are being sold to the highest bidder. Anyone may bid on an item. They may be someone who isn't involved in the game and only wants a collectible. They may even be a member of staff. All of these are perfectly acceptable. Please do not complain because you have been out-bid. This is simply part of the auction process. There are no hard feelings, and no one is doing it to spite you or to be greedy. You may defend your bids during the closing of the art show as is appropriate, but you may not block the bid sheets, or try to guilt/convince someone not to bid against you. | The same goes for any items we have placed in the Art Show. Items that are for auction are being sold to the highest bidder. Anyone may bid on an item. They may be someone who isn't involved in the game and only wants a collectible. They may even be a member of staff. All of these are perfectly acceptable. Please do not complain because you have been out-bid. This is simply part of the auction process. There are no hard feelings, and no one is doing it to spite you or to be greedy. You may defend your bids during the closing of the art show as is appropriate, but you may not block the bid sheets, or try to guilt/convince someone not to bid against you. | ||
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− | Lastly, please do not try to haggle with us on prices. Our prices are set and posted on all items and we will not lower them. We will not | + | Lastly, please do not try to haggle with us on prices. Our prices are set and posted on all items and we will not lower them. We do not offer any 'Sunday Sales' or discounts. |
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+ | '''9. Respect surrounding tables.''' | ||
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+ | We usually have neighbors at conventions, and they want their customers to have access to the table. Please do not stand in front of or block the view of neighboring tables unless you are actively buying something from them as well. Be respectful! | ||
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+ | '''10. Only Staff members are allowed behind the Dealer Table.''' | ||
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+ | Due to concerns with fairness as well as safety reasons, we will no longer allow anyone who is not an official member of CDF staff (or current representative thereof) behind the table. | ||
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+ | We keep notes, money and personal items behind the table so we simply cannot let people come and go behind the table where things might get taken. We had many people raise concerns in regards to people possibly getting advantages by seeing what might be in the bins, as well. In order to maintain fairness, all handlers must remain on the buyer side of the table. | ||
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+ | We will always try to seek a member of staff if we need help at the table. If for some reason we do not have a member of staff available and need help, we may seek out a trusted individual and ask them for assistance (we will ask people we trust, please do not offer). However, that person will have to agree to relinquish any future blind-draw purchases that day (or choose a proxy to pick for them) to ensure there are no concerns with unfair advantages being gained. We will try to avoid asking handlers for help when at all possible, however. | ||
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* Any attempts to get around pre-set convention purchase limits. | * Any attempts to get around pre-set convention purchase limits. | ||
* Any attempts to get bumped up in the queue for bred Wyrms. Lying or Begging to have your Wyrms finished before those of others. | * Any attempts to get bumped up in the queue for bred Wyrms. Lying or Begging to have your Wyrms finished before those of others. | ||
− | * Repeated inappropriate behavior on the forums (swearing, inappropriate links, spamming, begging, etc.) | + | * Repeated inappropriate behavior on the forums, chat, or other social media (swearing, inappropriate links, spamming, begging, etc.) |
* Repeated inappropriate behavior at conventions (grabby hands, pushing, shoving, complaining, bad-mouthing staff, etc.) | * Repeated inappropriate behavior at conventions (grabby hands, pushing, shoving, complaining, bad-mouthing staff, etc.) | ||
* Harassment/bad-mouthing of any handler in chat, forum posts, or private messages. | * Harassment/bad-mouthing of any handler in chat, forum posts, or private messages. | ||
* Anything a staff member or moderator asks you to stop doing and you continue to do so. Listen to your staff/mods. | * Anything a staff member or moderator asks you to stop doing and you continue to do so. Listen to your staff/mods. | ||
* Unresolved trades/sales. | * Unresolved trades/sales. | ||
+ | * Attempting to bribe any member of staff, including offers of supplies in exchange for preferential treatment. | ||
+ | * Late resolution of trades. Any trade which takes longer than a month for a party to send out is likely to result in a strike. | ||
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'''The following are considered auto-ban offenses:''' | '''The following are considered auto-ban offenses:''' |