Auction Timers - Stiletto

Overview

Auction Timers provide customizable countdown timers for tracking auctions, respawn times, event schedules, and any time-sensitive activities in Last Oasis. Set multiple timers, add descriptions, and get audio alerts when time runs out.

Key Features

Multiple Timers: Run as many countdown timers as you need simultaneously
Customizable Duration: Set hours, minutes, and seconds for each timer
Audio Alerts: Optional sound notification when timers complete
Timer Descriptions: Label each timer to remember what you’re tracking
Dynamic Controls: Add or remove timers on the fly
Visual Alerts: Completed timers highlight in yellow for visibility

How to Use Auction Timers

Configure Audio Settings

At the top of the page, choose whether you want sound alerts:

Sound On: Plays an audio alert (cobra.mp3) when any timer completes
Sound Off: Silent mode, only visual indicators

The sound setting applies to all active timers. You’ll hear an alert for each timer that completes.

Set Timer Duration

For each timer, set the countdown time:

Hours: 0-24 hours
Minutes: 0-59 minutes
Seconds: 0-59 seconds

Input fields are large and easy to read, with right-aligned numbers.

Add a Description

Use the Description field to note what the timer is for:

“Auction ends”
“Resource respawn”
“Walker unlocks”
“Event starts”
“Base repairs complete”

Start the Timer

Click the green Start button to begin the countdown.The timer:

Counts down every second
Updates in real-time
Continues even if you switch to other tabs

Stop When Needed

Click the red Stop button to pause the countdown.

Stopped timers retain their current time. Click Start again to resume from where you left off.

Timer Management

Adding More Timers

Click the Add Timer button (with plus icon) at the bottom of the page.

Each new timer appears in its own card
All timers are independent
No limit on the number of timers

Use cases for multiple timers:

Track multiple auctions ending at different times
Monitor several resource respawn windows
Coordinate multiple event schedules
Manage overlapping base activities

Removing Timers

Click the Remove Timer button (with minus icon) to delete the last timer.

The Remove button is disabled when you only have one timer. You must always have at least one timer.

Removes timers in reverse order (last added, first removed)
Deleted timers cannot be recovered
If a timer is running, it’s immediately stopped when removed

Timer Countdown Logic

How Timers Count Down

// Timer countdown logic
// Located at: src/components/AuctionTimers/Timer.tsx:19-44

The timer decrements every second:

Seconds decrease: 10, 9, 8, 7…
Minutes decrease when seconds hit 0: 5:00 → 4:59
Hours decrease when minutes hit 0: 1:00:00 → 0:59:59
Timer completes at 0:00:00

Completion Behavior

When a timer reaches 0:00:00:

Timer automatically stops
Card border changes to yellow
Background highlights in yellow (20% opacity)
Audio plays (if Sound On is enabled)
Timer remains at 0:00:00 until you reset it

The yellow highlighting makes it easy to spot completed timers at a glance, even with multiple timers running.

Audio Alerts

Sound Configuration

The audio toggle at the top controls all timers:

// Audio playback
// Located at: src/pages/AuctionTimers.tsx:13-16

const playAlarm = () => {
  const audio = new Audio("./cobra.mp3");
  audio.play();
};

Sound file: cobra.mp3 (included with Stiletto)
Trigger: Each timer that completes
Volume: System volume (adjust your device volume)

Best Practices for Audio

When to Use Sound On

You’re alt-tabbed or in-game
You need audio cues for critical timers
You’re monitoring multiple timers
You want to be immediately alerted

When to Use Sound Off

You’re in a voice call or stream
You’re in a quiet environment
You’re visually monitoring the page
You have many timers and don’t need constant alerts

Common Use Cases

Auction Sniping

Set Timer Before Auction Ends

Calculate time until auction ends, set timer accordingly.Example: Auction ends in 2 hours, 15 minutes

Hours: 2
Minutes: 15
Seconds: 0
Description: “Rare Walker Auction”

Enable Sound

Turn on audio alerts so you don’t miss the ending.

Be Ready

When the timer completes and sounds, quickly place your final bid.

Resource Respawn Tracking

Many resources in Last Oasis respawn after set periods:

Note respawn time when you harvest
Set timer for respawn duration
Add description with location
Return when timer completes

Example:

Hours: 6
Minutes: 0
Seconds: 0
Description: "Rare Iron - North Cave"

Event Coordination

Track clan events or in-game occurrences:

Raid start times: “Raid on Enemy Base”
Territory claims: “Land claim expires”
Walker maintenance: “Repairs complete”
Trade meetups: “Trade with Ally Clan”

Multi-Event Tracking

Use multiple timers simultaneously:

Timer 1: 0:45:00 - "Auction ends"
Timer 2: 2:30:00 - "Resource respawn"
Timer 3: 1:15:00 - "Clan meeting"
Timer 4: 0:10:00 - "Walker repairs done"

Technical Details

Timer Precision

Timers update every 1000ms (1 second):

// Timer interval
const timer = setInterval(() => {
  // Update logic
}, 1000);

Accuracy: ±1 second
Performance: Minimal CPU usage
Multiple timers: Each runs independently

State Management

Each timer maintains its own state:

interface TimerState {
  hours: number;      // 0-24
  minutes: number;    // 0-59
  seconds: number;    // 0-59
  isOn: boolean;      // Running or stopped
  isFinish: boolean;  // Completed
}

React Component

Timers are memoized React components:

// Memoized for performance
const AuctionTimers = memo(() => { ... });

Benefits:

Efficient re-rendering
Smooth updates even with many timers
No lag or stutter

Mobile Experience

Auction Timers are fully responsive:

Mobile: Stacked layout, full-width inputs
Tablet: Grid layout with larger touch targets
Desktop: Horizontal layout with all controls visible

Timer inputs are large and easy to tap on mobile devices. The description field expands to full width for easy typing.

Tips & Tricks

Quick Time Entry

Tab between fields for fast input
Use arrow keys to increment/decrement values
Type directly for exact values
Hours max at 24, minutes/seconds max at 59

Timer Strategies

Round up: Add a few seconds buffer for reaction time
Alerts early: Set timer 1-2 minutes before critical time for preparation
Multiple warnings: Use two timers (e.g., 10 min and 1 min before)
Color code: Use descriptions to categorize (“[URGENT] Auction”)

Performance with Many Timers

10+ timers run smoothly
Each timer is independent
Minimal memory usage
Clean up finished timers to declutter

Integration with Other Features

Trading System

Set timers for:

Trade meetup times
Price change windows
Limited-time offers

Clan Management

Coordinate:

Clan meeting schedules
Joint operations
Territory defense windows

Resource Maps

Track:

Resource respawn times
Map burn dates
Gathering route schedules

Diplomacy

Monitor:

NAP expiration times
War declaration countdowns
Truce ending windows

Keyboard Shortcuts

Standard HTML input shortcuts work:

Tab: Move to next field
Shift+Tab: Move to previous field
Arrow Up/Down: Increment/decrement numeric values
Enter: Submit (if in description field, does nothing)

Troubleshooting

Timer not counting down

Solution:

Check if timer is started (green Start button should be pressed)
Verify time is greater than 0:00:00
Try stopping and restarting the timer
Refresh the page if timer is stuck

Audio not playing

Solution:

Ensure Sound On is selected
Check system volume is not muted
Verify browser has permission to play audio
Some browsers block auto-play audio - interact with the page first

Can't remove timers

Solution:

You must have at least 2 timers to remove one
Remove button is disabled with only 1 timer
Add more timers first, then remove unwanted ones

Timer stopped automatically

Solution:

Timer stops automatically at 0:00:00 (by design)
Reset the time and click Start again
If it stopped mid-countdown, check if you accidentally clicked Stop

Best Practices Summary

Label clearly: Use descriptive names so you remember what each timer is for
Sound wisely: Enable audio when you need alerts, disable when monitoring visually
Buffer time: Add extra seconds for reaction time on critical events
Clean up: Remove completed timers to avoid clutter
Test first: Set a short test timer to verify audio and visual alerts work

Advanced Usage

Repeating Timers

For recurring events:

Set timer for first occurrence
When it completes, note the interval
Reset to the same duration
Restart the timer
Repeat as needed

Future versions may include auto-repeat functionality. For now, manual reset is required.

Timer Presets

Create personal “presets” by noting common durations:

Quick auction: 0:15:00
Resource respawn: 6:00:00
Event warning: 1:00:00
Base repair: 2:30:00

Keep a list in Discord or a note-taking app for quick reference.

Multi-Device Coordination

Timers are local to your browser:

They don’t sync across devices
They reset on page refresh
They don’t persist when you close the tab

For persistent timing needs, consider:

External timer apps
Calendar reminders
Discord bot timers

If you refresh the page or close the tab, all timers are lost. Keep the tab open for active timers.

Future Enhancements

Potential features being considered:

Timer presets and templates
Auto-repeat timers
Timer persistence (save timers to database)
Notifications via Discord webhooks
Timer sharing with clan members
Timer history and logs
Custom audio uploads
Visual themes for timers

Have suggestions for the timer system? Share your feedback through the appropriate channels.

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Integrations

​Overview

​Key Features

​How to Use Auction Timers

​Timer Management

​Adding More Timers

​Removing Timers

​Timer Countdown Logic

​How Timers Count Down

​Completion Behavior

​Audio Alerts

​Sound Configuration

​Best Practices for Audio

​Common Use Cases

​Auction Sniping

​Resource Respawn Tracking

​Event Coordination

​Multi-Event Tracking

​Technical Details

​Timer Precision

​State Management

​React Component

​Mobile Experience

​Tips & Tricks

​Integration with Other Features

​Trading System

​Clan Management

​Resource Maps

​Diplomacy

​Keyboard Shortcuts

​Troubleshooting

​Best Practices Summary

​Advanced Usage

​Repeating Timers

​Timer Presets

​Multi-Device Coordination

​Future Enhancements

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Overview

Key Features

How to Use Auction Timers

Timer Management

Adding More Timers

Removing Timers

Timer Countdown Logic

How Timers Count Down

Completion Behavior

Audio Alerts

Sound Configuration

Best Practices for Audio

Common Use Cases

Auction Sniping

Resource Respawn Tracking

Event Coordination

Multi-Event Tracking

Technical Details

Timer Precision

State Management

React Component

Mobile Experience

Tips & Tricks

Integration with Other Features

Trading System

Clan Management

Resource Maps

Diplomacy

Keyboard Shortcuts

Troubleshooting

Best Practices Summary

Advanced Usage

Repeating Timers

Timer Presets

Multi-Device Coordination

Future Enhancements