The "Perfect Character" Dilemma
You're browsing the auction house and spot it - the character of your dreams:
- Perfect vocation and level
- Great magic level
- Decent equipment
- Ends in 3 days
But wait... you're not ready to bid yet. Maybe you're waiting for payday, maybe you want to see if something better comes along, maybe you just need time to think.
So you try to save it:
- Bookmark the page? (But you'll forget which bookmark it was)
- Write down the name? (Good luck finding it again later)
- Keep the tab open? (Your browser would crash with all those tabs)
- Screenshot it? (Good luck searching through screenshots later)
Sound familiar? We've all lost characters we wanted because there was no good way to track them.
What If You Could Save Characters Instantly?
Imagine this: You see an interesting character, click one button, and it's saved. Forever.
No bookmarks, no notes, no forgotten tabs. Just a clean list of all characters you're watching.
Meet Your New Watchlist
Our Watchlist feature is the simple, elegant solution you've been waiting for:
✨ One-Click Saving
See a character you like? Click the Watch button (or the eye icon). That's it. The character is instantly added to your personal watchlist.
📋 Personal Watchlist Tab
Your watchlist gets its own tab in the auction house. Click "Watchlist" and see all your saved characters in one clean view. The tab even shows how many characters you're watching.
🔗 Share Your Discoveries
Found some great characters? Share your watchlist with friends! Click the share icon on the watchlist tab to copy a link that others can view. Perfect for helping guildmates find their next character or showing off your research.
💾 Automatic Saving
Your watchlist is saved automatically in your browser. Close your laptop, come back tomorrow - your watchlist is still there.
How to Use Your Watchlist Like a Pro
Step 1: Add Characters to Watch
Browse the auction house and click "Watch" on any interesting character:
- In the 3-dot menu on each auction card
- Double-click the card for quick toggle
- See the eye icon appear when added
Step 2: View Your Watchlist
Click the "Watchlist" tab to see all saved characters:
- Shows only your watched characters
- Maintains all filters and sorting
- Perfect for tracking multiple targets
Step 3: Manage Your List
- Click the eye icon to remove a character
- Use filters to narrow down your choices
- Sort by end date to see which auctions are ending soon
Step 4: Share with Friends (Optional)
Want to share your findings? When viewing your watchlist:
- Click the share icon next to the "Watchlist" tab (it appears when you have items)
- Copy the generated URL to your clipboard
- Share it with friends or guildmates
- They'll see exactly what you see - perfect for collaboration!
Step 5: Bid with Confidence
When you're ready, click "Bid Now" directly from your watchlist. No searching required!
Real Scenarios Where Watchlist Saves the Day
The Smart Investor
You're tracking 5 different sorcerers, waiting to see which one ends at the best price. With Watchlist:
- All 5 characters in one place
- See end dates at a glance
- Remove ones that get too expensive
- Bid on the best deal
The Comparison Shopper
You're not sure exactly what you want, so you:
- Add every interesting character to Watchlist
- Use filters to narrow down by level, vocation, skills
- Compare your shortlisted candidates
- Make an informed decision
The Team Player
As a guild officer, you're always on the lookout for talented recruits. With Watchlist sharing:
- Find promising characters throughout the day
- Build a curated list of potential recruits
- Click share and send the link to your guild master
- They can review your findings and merge with their own research
- Together, you build the perfect recruitment pipeline
The Collaborative Hunter
Your friend wants to buy their first high-level character:
- You find 5 great options and add them to your watchlist
- Share the list with your friend
- They can see all your research in one click
- They merge it with their own findings
- Together, you find the perfect character for their budget
The Technical Magic Behind It
Browser Storage
Your watchlist is saved locally in your browser:
- No login required
- Private to you
- Persists between sessions
- Instant loading
🔗 URL Sharing - Share Your Research
Sharing your watchlist is incredibly powerful:
- One-click sharing: Click the share icon on the watchlist tab
- Instant link generation: Creates a shareable URL with all your watched auctions
- Smart merging: When someone receives a shared list, they can merge it with their existing watchlist
- No account needed: Share with anyone, they don't need to be logged in
- Perfect for teams: Guild masters can share potential recruits with officers
- Help friends: Send your research to friends looking for characters
Example shared URL:
exiva.pro/bazaar/watchlist?watchlist=id1,id2,id3Smart Sync
The system intelligently handles:
- Loading from saved browser storage
- Maintaining your list across sessions
- Updating when you add or remove characters
- Keeping your watchlist private and secure
Pro Tips for Watchlist Mastery
🎯 Organize by Priority
- Add everything interesting first
- Use filters to narrow down
- Remove losers as you go
- Focus on your top candidates
⏰ Watch the Clock
- Sort by "enddate-asc" on your watchlist
- See which auctions end soonest
- Set personal reminders for big decisions
- Never miss an ending auction
🔄 Keep It Fresh
- Remove characters you've decided against
- Add new prospects as they appear
- Keep your list focused and manageable
- Quality over quantity
📸 Share with Friends
- Planning a guild upgrade? Share your watchlist
- Helping a friend find their first character? Send them your research
- Collaborate on finding the perfect team composition
- Click the share icon for an instant, copyable link
The Freedom You've Been Waiting For
No more:
- ❌ Lost bookmarks
- ❌ Forgotten character names
- ❌ Browser tabs from last month
- ❌ Scribbled notes you can't read
- ❌ "What was that one character again?"
With Watchlist, you get:
- ✅ One-click saving
- ✅ Permanent tracking
- ✅ Clean organization
- ✅ Easy sharing with anyone
- ✅ Collaborative research
- ✅ Peace of mind
Your Next Character is Waiting
Stop losing characters you love. Stop wasting time searching. Stop the frustration of "almost" finding that perfect character again.
Use Watchlist. Save what matters. Choose wisely.
Happy hunting! 👁️
