@autotrade
From Euphro
A command used in the eAthena emulator. This command allows players to vend their items while offline. This command may be enabled or disabled server-side at the server operator's discretion.
Usage
1) Start a vendor store on the appropriate character.
2) Type and enter the command @autotrade.
3) You will be taken to the log in screen.
Note that you cannot play that account while a character is autotrading. You may however play on any other accounts you may have.
To stop autotrading, simply log into the account.
Autotrading players do not count towards the 'number online' counter (confirmation needed). The player is treated as being offline - this also means that any whispers sent to the autotrader will not be accepted.
In EuphRO, the implementation of autotrading since the serverwide conversion to the eAthena emulator has resulted in a vast increase of vendors present in Prontera and other major cities. Issues regarding lag and the increased difficulty of finding wanted items have been brought up, not to mention the competition for vending space within the 'hot spots'. However it is also important to consider the now greater item selection, and some would also argue that overall market prices for more common commodities have lowered due to higher competition amongs vendors.
July 3rd 2006
A new issue has recently arose regarding items and zeny which are lost due to autotrading. It is believed to be caused by a glitch in which logging back into an autotrading character will result in a small rollback. This means any recently sold items will be lost, while the zeny gained from selling those items will not be retained on the vendor.
To read more on this topic, visit the EuphRO Forums: General Chat and search for keyword: @autotrade.
