Help with abing magic.

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  1. sorrowniteshade

    sorrowniteshade Level I

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    So i've ab'ed there for 2 hours tonight. and i only had to items pop up. and i missed them both?
    is there something wrong with my ab'er or is this just how magic always is?
    And they came up like every 55mins.
     
  2. chillin

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    thats just how it goes. i didnt get anything the first 2 days i was abing in magic then on the third i got a few and ive been getting a couple every day since then. theres just alot of abs in magic so its very competitive.
     
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  3. BobaFett

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    That's just the way Magic is...

    Also, you're autobuying the most popular shop on the most popular night/morning of the week for autobuyers. ;)
     
  4. sorrowniteshade

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    So then should i keep my ab'er running longer than about 2 hours a day?
    or cut it down?
     
  5. sorrowniteshade

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    yeah i guess that's true.
    And when is probably the less busiest day for magic??

    Edit: Sorry for double post. Wasn't thinking when i did. He posted right before me. :)
     
  6. GrapeFruit

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    There isn't really a day when magic isn't busy tbh but if you don't mind being a little risky setting it up during the week is a good way to get more things, as most people AB at night and on the weekends.
     
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    it's hard to get a single pot on shop 2 T.T... i always missed it....
     
  8. sorrowniteshade

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    Yeah for me so far, i've got nothing for 3 days.
     
  9. BobaFett

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    Like Chillin said, Magic is extremely competitive amongst autobuyers. And that is especially on true on the weekends.

    I wouldn't say let your autobuyer run for more than 2 hours a day, but be more strategic about when and where you autobuy. If you don't mind taking a bit of a risk, autobuy in Magic Monday and Tuesday mornings with a buy time limit of 3 seconds and only run it for a short period of time or until you restock 1 or 2 unbuyables.

    Remember, you're autobuying in the most competitive shop on one of the most busy nights for cheaters.
     
  10. sorrowniteshade

    sorrowniteshade Level I

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    Yeah, i understand, i just never thought about it lol.
    And choco isn't doing me very well, i have a damn shop full of choc. and it's not selling for nothing.
    So where else can i go to ab? that i can get a steady income on?
     
  11. BobaFett

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    When you're having no luck in Magic, try Food, Book, Pharmacy, Plushie, and/or Stamp. Even though these shops aren't going to be as competitive right now, try not to overdue it because you can still bring unwanted attention from TNT.
     
  12. sorrowniteshade

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    alright. thanks bobafett. helped alot.
     
  13. BobaFett

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    No problem. Let me know if you have any other questions. :)
     
  14. sorrowniteshade

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    will do bobafett. :)
    Much appreciated.