Auction

Auction Config (auctions.lua)Copy Anchor Link

The Auction system allows players to sell or bid on contracts inside the Boosting Laptop. You can control timing, bidding limits, and anti-snipe mechanics directly from this config.

Example ConfigCopy Anchor Link

Config.Auction = {
    auctionEndIntervalCheck = 60, -- 60 secs
    minBid = 500,
    maxBid = 1000,
    timeIncrease = 5, -- last 5 mins window for anti-snipe
    timeIncreaseBy = 4 -- extend auction by 4 mins if someone bids during that window
}

Explanation of SettingsCopy Anchor Link

• auctionEndIntervalCheck
  How often (in seconds) the system checks if any auctions should end.
  &#xNAN;Default: 60 (1 minute)
• minBid
  Minimum bid amount allowed when starting or placing a bid.
  &#xNAN;Default: 500
• maxBid
  Maximum bid amount allowed. Prevents excessively high numbers.
  &#xNAN;Default: 1000
• timeIncrease
  Defines the last-minute window (in minutes) where anti-snipe rules apply.
  Example: If set to 5, any bid made within the final 5 minutes triggers an extension.
  &#xNAN;Default: 5
• timeIncreaseBy
  Amount of time (in minutes) added to the auction if a bid is placed during the last-minute window.
  &#xNAN;Default: 4

How it Works (Flow)Copy Anchor Link

1. Players list a contract for auction.
2. Auction runs until the defined end time.
3. If a bid is placed in the last timeIncrease minutes (e.g., 5 mins), the auction is extended by timeIncreaseBy minutes (e.g., +4 mins).
   • This prevents “sniping” at the very last second.
4. System checks for auction end every auctionEndIntervalCheck seconds and finalises winners.

NotesCopy Anchor Link

• Keep minBid and maxBid aligned with your server’s economy.
• Adjust timeIncrease and timeIncreaseBy for how competitive you want auctions to feel.
• Anti-snipe extensions ensure fair bidding and encourage live competition.