The stock auction could use a rework

[Urban Shaman]

Unlike the land auction, the stock auction seems rushed. I sort of understand the idea of putting in a different kind of auction to make things more interesting, but it doesn't fit.

The value of the shares is all over the place. Sometimes the CPU will buy 4% for 20k, other times for 38k! Sure, it cuts down on the bidding time, but a regular auction gives far more control, and doesn't need to be a slog either (just increase the bids after a while).

Personally I'd much rather go into a regular bidding war against the other CPUs.

Just my 0.02 regarding this mechanic..

[Gamious]

Thanks for your feedback, Shaamaan. We understand your concerns. At the same time, we really feel that perhaps a less than perfect auction (ymmv) is important for the variety. The stock auction adds a bit of excitement and drama to the game.

[Whitman]

I hate the way it goes as well. I am sure if you put up a poll, you would get an overwhelming response as to how it:
1)Doesn't make sense, isn't intuitive
2)Is rediculously random

I mean, did you have to explain the bidding for land? No, it was intuitive and it made sense. This is just watching it go around and wondering if I clicked too early or too late. In order to not lose I just bid high, and even then I bid 25K for 2%, thats the equivalent of you holding an auction for a sandwich and me coming straight out the gates with an offer for $200, when everybody else wasn't even thinking about bidding higher than $5.

[Lisha]

old thread but truth. I stopped caring about this complete RNG-STocks auction. I have fun digging up oil and getting upgrades. Not playing an illogical wheel of luck with AIs. otherwise a really funny game.

[Yamantaka]

One problem is the get all the shares achievements. Those are irritating to do with the AIs being unpredictable, and you could invest in putting in a lot of hours just for the AIs to wreck it with one casual bid.
I think it should have been bid up on existing bids instead of the existing system.