Official Blizzard Quote:
To ensure that all systems and changes included in Beta Patch 13 are working properly, we've decided to take some extra time to continue internal testing. As a result, we will not be releasing Beta Patch 13 today. We will, however, be working through the weekend and look forward to delivering the patch on either Saturday or Sunday.
Thank you for your patience! Should any changes to this schedule occur, we'll be sure to provide an update in this thread.
Beta Auction House Changes Incoming - Listing Fee Removed
Blizzard posted about upcoming changes to the Real Money Auction House, the most important one being the removal of the listing fee.
Official Blizzard Quote:
In the near future, we'll be implementing several changes to the posting limits and fees related to the beta version of the Diablo III auction house. Here’s a quick summary of what’s in store:
- Listing fee is being removed.
- Transaction fee is being increased to 1.25 Beta Bucks.
- Minimum listing price is being raised to 1.50 Beta Bucks.
- You will be limited to 10 active auctions per auction house.
This new active-auction limit will also apply to the gold-based auction house. Because gold can be sold on the currency-based auction house, we need to ensure there are limitations on the gold auction house as well; otherwise, a player might be tempted to sell everything for gold and then sell that gold on the currency-based auction house, which isn’t supportive of the kind of thriving item-driven market we’re trying to foster. In addition, for the first time in the beta test, we're planning to have both the gold- and currency-based auction houses active at the same time when these changes go live. Of course, one of our main goals in making these changes to the beta is to test how they’ll work out, and we look forward to hearing your feedback once you have a chance to try them.
Beta Bucks are just a substitute for real currency for purposes of the beta.
Official Blizzard Quote:
The changes to the Beta Auction House that we're talking about here are not tied to Diablo III Beta patch 13. The two may not be going live at the same time.
Well, nuts to that. I want it with the patch!
It could end up being $1.25 when Diablo III is released, but who's to say it couldn't change?
That too.
Patch 13 Before Weekend, Character Wipe Included
What do you mean, then? You were inquiring about where the patch was (or a delay), so I linked the news post that was relevant. If you were looking for a blue post about the specific date/time, then there is no such post.
I agree, someone selling gold, would need to sell it at 1.50 to make some amount of money on it. does having a fixed amount set the standards for what goes into the ah and what the minimal amount to buy any kind of item
Anyways, doesn't seem like patch 13 will be today, getting late even on the west coast.
I kinda hope that price goes down a bit though, not even worth selling gear for leveling on the AH.
This means I will have to be actively on the game, no just flooding with 50 things and then vanish to a different account. I think the reason they made the change was to force the player to be actively sitting there and not putting it on auto pilot. Finally a change I welcome!!
If you listen carefully - you might here the cries of anguish from RMAH farmers....
Alright going back to the shadow where i belong (I.E reading post as a lurker xD )