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[a1s]

*updated my bond to be for 0.5 guineas*

[Skynet]

I’ve been stuck in loops for...how long now? Hundreds, maybe thousands of times? That accursed Silver Key has trapped me, allowing me to witness the same “mindless wealth accumulation” game being played over and over. I watched the same motherland expand and colonize lands to acquire goods and services, before apathy sets in and the world itself freezes over, with all characters stuck in suspended animation. And then the game reboots, and I start right back here again.

But if I gather enough resources in this loop, I might be able to break free. But how do I gain these resources...?

*sees fighting between a1s and Tricmagic*

*starts filling out stuff*

We, the undersigned, Setsu Enterprises, agree to transfer 0.5 guineas to the undersigned company, Aywanez Enterprises, for an exact period of time of 2 months, at which 0.6 guineas will become due and payable immediately. If unpaid Setsu Enterprises shall seize 1 owned share from Aywanez Enterprises (Setsu Enterprises's choice).


Signed:
- Aywanez Enterprises
- Setsu Enterprises

If you want, a1s, I can also lend you my 2.5 guineas at the same rate.

[TricMagic]

Right, Andrea? What are your thoughts on this?

Hi Skynet.

[a1s]

Actually this is my time to bow out.

no ship this turn

[andrea]

If you want to keep bidding, I could still contribute some more to lower your financial burden. Although this new guy complicates things, I was prepared to bid up to 9 guineas and your deal offers me most of the advantage of charts.
That said, it is ultimately your money and at this rate it may be cheaper to just get a caravel.

And while I was writing he bows out. So, enjoy the expedition exclusive!

[TricMagic]

Can one withdraw bids though? I know a1s can't get out of contract, but eh.

Will need to calculate things.

[TricMagic]

I have no clue what my finances currently are?

[a1s]

Can one withdraw bids though? I know a1s can't get out of contract, but eh.

No, but once you are out-bid, the bid is refunded.

Losing donation-bids will be refunded in full.

Spoiler:  Aywanez Enterprises (click to show/hide)

Funds: 11.025 guineas
Favour: 2 with the crown
Commodities: no sand
Investments: 20% of the ship Nearsouth Nsailor, 70% of the ship Enterprise, 60% of the ship Sandshape, 40% of the ship Irreplaceable II, 100% of the ship Aywanez' Own, 20% of the company Weightloss Stoppers Investments
Debts: 1 guinea @ 10% to First United Sandbank due Mid Autumn, 0.5 guineas @ 10% to Skynet due Mid Autumn

[TricMagic]

0.84-.7=0.14....

NUKE, at some point my finances got scrambled from this bidding way.

[NUKE9.13]

NUKE, at some point my finances got scrambled from this bidding way.

That, my friend, is Not My Problem. Figure it out.

You can actually freely withdraw donations to an explorer before the turn ticks over, though I will be changing this with the next NPC explorer.

[TricMagic]

Of note, A1s can currently beat me. I don't have the gn to counter her right now. 11.36. 1 of those is Andrea's.
Andrea, care to split the cost for the current contract we have? -1 on your side of course. (This got way too costly.)

NUKE, if I withdraw can a lesser bid be made by another?

Spoiler: Bathtub Corsairs (click to show/hide)

Gold n' Silver
Funds: 11.36gn
Favor: 1

Goods n' Operations
Commodities: 0 Units of Sand, 0 Units of Wool
Investments: 2 Guineas Share in the Nearsouth Nsailor. 10/10 Guineas in the Magierin. 10/10 Guineas in the Bloody Shark.
Debts: None!
Allied Interests:  Ship Contract: Nearsouth Nsailor (2/10 Shareholder | P&P 3/10, AE 2/10, BFE 3/10)

Expensive Trinkets
Letter of Operation: We of the Bathtub Corsairs shall shall across the seas and bring back gold and Guineas with which to fill our coffers. No matter the cost or legality we sail to uncharted waters, dreaming of the golden bathes. [Doesn't actually exist. Just a motto for now.]
Protoscope: The original Scope developed through invention. Just a trinket without a ship to make use of it, but classical.


The Pirate Fleet
Magierin
Status: In Port
Currently Undergoing repairs and repayment.
Equipment: None.
Current Route/Trade: Nearsouthland Sand

Bloody Shark
Status: In Port
Currently Intact.
Equipment: None.
Current Route: Norderland Wool

[flazeo25]

0.84-.7=0.14....

NUKE, at some point my finances got scrambled from this bidding way.

You have 0.37 Guineas left over and 1G for trade company thing with Sharky.

[TricMagic]

0.84-.7=0.14....

NUKE, at some point my finances got scrambled from this bidding way.

You have 0.37 Guineas left over and 1G for trade company thing with Sharky.

.84-.7-3+1+8.3+4.92=11.36

You're 1 point off. Still, at this point if I don't get subsidized for this bid I won't be able to make it. I need enough for a ship next turn.

[flazeo25]

If you win this bid you won't be able to get a new ship till 2 or 3 turns without loan likely.

[NUKE9.13]

NUKE, if I withdraw can a lesser bid be made by another?

The highest bid when the turn happens will win, regardless of when it was made. If the person who made it does not have that money on hand, they are in trouble.

Although, again, bid-sniping is not allowed- I will extend the turn if a winning bid is made too close to processing time.