[Suggestions] Auction: Add Timed Competitive Bidding Mode #67
Description
💡 Feature Suggestion
I suggest adding a new "Timed Competitive Bidding" mode to the auction system. In this mode, each player can place bids within a set time period, and the highest bidder at the end wins the item. If a new bid is placed within the last few minutes, the auction period is automatically extended (with the extension duration configurable).
🔧 Feature Details
Once the auction starts, all eligible players can place bids during the active period.
Each time a player places a bid, the system checks the remaining auction time:
If the remaining time is less than a configurable "extension threshold" (e.g., 5 minutes), the auction end time is automatically extended by a set amount (e.g., 5 more minutes, configurable in the settings).
When the auction ends, the highest bidder wins the item, and all other bidders automatically get their funds refunded.
Configurable options:
Total auction duration (It would be even better if it could be customized by the players themselves.)
Extension threshold (e.g., bids placed within the last 5 minutes trigger an extension)
Extension duration per trigger
Whether consecutive bids by the same player are allowed
Whether anonymous bidding is allowed
Real-time broadcast of the current highest bid and bidder during the auction.
Automatic execution of reward or notification commands when the auction ends.
📊 Why This Feature Is Needed
Makes auctions more fair and competitive
Encourages active participation and increases server engagement.
Adds suspense and interaction to rare item auctions.
🎯 Example Use Cases
Auctions for rare items or special event rewards
Limited-time competitive bidding events