GMs won’t help me with my issue of putting gil in the wrong plot while distracted

[Daeriion_Aeradiir]

As others have said, the way the system is designed it cannot allow for backsies, since it would allow for plot manipulation and be open for bad actors to exploit it. Neither can they made an exception for any reason. After all, if they reverse your bid because of ADHD, who's to say bad actors won't also abuse it and pretend to have the same? The silver lining is if you don't win, you'll get 100% of your gil back. You only have to lose half if you win and don't claim. The other silver lining is that if you don't already have a house, you can at least enjoy that small if you win, then attempt a relocate in the next lottery period if there's a plot open you want still.

While your story is unfortunate and I can empathize with ADHD as I have a friend who has it, I can only suggest that you try your best to develop the habit of triple checking anything you do in-game that is a major decision. Like putting money into a plot, buying tome gear, etc to prevent another unfortunate event from happening.

[Amenara]

I can empathize as I bid on a medium plot today when I meant to bid on a small as I was paying attention to FC chat instead of actually looking at the plots since they looked all the same size on my map. Oh well, if I win I guess I get a bigger place to decorate.

[Jojoya]

Imagine actually reading

The game has way too many confirmation windows for players to have to read through. It gets to the point we're mindnumb to them and stop paying attention.

It's a situation where too much for the sake of caution becomes more problem than help. Redesigning the UI so things are clearer in the first place and fewer confirmation windows are needed would help.

[Pablomaldito]

"While distracted" sounds like the best possible time to bid large sums of gil on a very limited resource.

[MilkieTea]

The game has way too many confirmation windows for players to have to read through. It gets to the point we're mindnumb to them and stop paying attention.

It's a situation where too much for the sake of caution becomes more problem than help. Redesigning the UI so things are clearer in the first place and fewer confirmation windows are needed would help.

In most cases, I'd agree, but when bidding on a house, where you know that you're putting a large sum of money on the line, paying attention should be the first thing you do, and that includes making sure you read the confirmation pop ups. If you (royal you), like the OP, have eyesight problems and you know this is the case, compensate for that.

[FireMage]

The game has way too many confirmation windows for players to have to read through. It gets to the point we're mindnumb to them and stop paying attention.

It's a situation where too much for the sake of caution becomes more problem than help. Redesigning the UI so things are clearer in the first place and fewer confirmation windows are needed would help.

Talk about garbage logic

"Nah we need less reading for important things"

Yikes

[PaalHenrik]

Talk about garbage logic

"Nah we need less reading for important things"

Yikes

The banks would agree with that logic

[Jojoya]

In most cases, I'd agree, but when bidding on a house, where you know that you're putting a large sum of money on the line, paying attention should be the first thing you do, and that includes making sure you read the confirmation pop ups. If you (royal you), like the OP, have eyesight problems and you know this is the case, compensate for that.

Oh, I'm not trying to say that the surplus gives players an excuse when they make the mistake. It's just why such mistakes are likely to happen and how SE could help improve the situation.

As you say, it's something that we need to be especially mindful on those occasions with greater consequences.

Talk about garbage logic

"Nah we need less reading for important things"

Yikes

Where did I say that?

Oh right, I didn't.

Too many of the confirmation windows are for things that are not important. SE needs to cut them down to what actually is important.

I get that General Discussion has been on the slow side lately with everyone back to playing the game instead of bored and just hanging out so you're not getting much material worth trolling but this particular effort on your part lacks your usual flair.

I can't tell if this weak effort means you're desperate for material or coming down sick. If you're sick, I hope you feel better soon.

[HeyMcFly]

As someone with ADHD as well, things get super overwhelming so we rush & lose focus- it's hard to stop for a moment & it's not as easy as just 'pay attention' lol
I feel your pain bc I did something similar on a recent lotto-now I'm out of the gold I needed for a medium but I do still have a nice small plot. It is what it is.

Just learn from the mistake is all I can say

[dspguy]

The game has way too many confirmation windows for players to have to read through. It gets to the point we're mindnumb to them and stop paying attention.

It's a situation where too much for the sake of caution becomes more problem than help. Redesigning the UI so things are clearer in the first place and fewer confirmation windows are needed would help.

I totally agree with this. It isn't a valid excuse for the OP, but it is a problem. We are constantly asked to confirm choices - many of which have consequences not worth putting the confirmation even in there for. When a consequential choice is presented, our brains are already wired to just click yes anyway.