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Version: 18.23.5
by: calia1120, dlrgames, Mircalla1803
Edit 8/28/2020 - dlrgames
Updated the wording displayed when the addon is building the database.
Please see the comments channel for a VERY useful process to speed up processing of Guild bank records.


Edit 4/17/2020 - dlrgames

New version with API updated for Harrowstorm. No other changes have been made.
Please note that due to the Guild data API changes collecting all the deposit info for a Guild raffle can take a LONG time. Even a small number of records may require over an hour!
If the addon tells you it needs to update the database, please be patient and let it run. It will tell you when it is ready.

Edit 1/2/2020 - dlrgames

I've uploaded a new version updated for the new API introduced with Scalebreaker (U23) and made a few small corrections in the tooltips. All functionality remains the same.

The embedded libraries have been removed, you will need to install the latest LibAddonMenu-2.0 seperately.

If you need an updated version of the addon with the Regrouper Workaround slash commands, you can find it here.

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Raffle Gold is a convenient method for handling raffle percentages for gold while in-game.

Invalid Start / End Date: If you receive a message about an invalid start and/or end date after an update to the API and/or game client, select a different date, choose your previously selected date and the addon will work as intended.

You can access Raffle Gold by going to Settings -> Addon Settings -> Raffle Gold
or type in your chat window: /rafflegold

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How to manually install addons:
  1. Locate the "Elder Scrolls Online" folder in your Documents
    For Windows: C:\Users\<username>\Documents\Elder Scrolls Online\<version>\
    For Mac: ~/Documents/Elder Scrolls Online/<version>/
    (replace <version> with the client you're using - "live" or "liveeu")
  2. You should find an AddOns folder, if you don't, create one.
  3. Extract the addon from the downloaded zip file into the AddOns folder.
  4. Log into the game, and on the character creation/selection screen you'll find the Addons menu. Enable your addons from there.
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Raffle Gold offers two options for selecting raffle winners.

Option 1 - Basic Raffle Drawing
  • Entry Price: Amount required to purchase raffle tickets. Required only if not using Total Amount below.
  • 1st Place %: The percentage that the first place winner wins, based on the total amount of tickets purchased.
  • 2nd Place %: The percentage that the second place winner wins. (a zero amount will negate this, and 3rd, option)
  • 3rd Place %: The percentage that the third place winner wins. (see 1st and 2nd place for more information)
  • Total Entries: The total number of entries, not tickets, purchased.
  • Total Amount: The total amount generated from the raffle. Only required if Entry Price is empty above. If both Entry Price and this have values, then the addon will check the math.
  • Draw Raffle: This will check the information above and output the winning raffle ticket numbers and the amount that each place wins into the chat window.
Option 2 - Guild Bank Raffle Drawing
  • Entry Price: Amount required to purchase raffle tickets. (Required)
  • (OPTIONAL) Price per Ticket: The actual ticket price. Example: entry fee is $1k, but you get 10x tickets, this would be $100 per ticket
  • 1st Place %: The percentage that the first place winner wins, based on the total amount of tickets purchased.
  • 2nd Place %: The percentage that the second place winner wins. (a zero amount will negate this, and 3rd, option)
  • 3rd Place %: The percentage that the third place winner wins. (see 1st and 2nd place for more information)
  • Guild: The guild that you would like to use to draw the raffle.
  • Exclude Guild Rank(s) #: The guild rank(s) to exclude, in the order they appear in the guild pane, and above for any deposits made in increments of the "Entry Price". 1 = Guild Master
    For example: selecting #3 will exclude that rank as well as #1 and #2
  • Starting Amount $: This is the base amount being offered, without any raffle tickets even being purchased. (Any raffle tickets purchased will only build upon this amount, but can help if there is minimal participation for those that do enter)
  • Starting Date: This is the date that entries started being deposited for the raffle.
  • Starting Time: This is the time that entries started being deposited. (this should be based on your system time and not server)
  • Ending Date: This is the date that the entries finished being deposited for the raffle.
  • Ending Time: Any deposits made after this time, on the Ending Date, will be excluded from this raffle.
  • Prizes Per Username: The number of allowed prizes per username.
    • One: Can only win one of the 3 places
    • Multiple: Winners selected based on first ticket # drawn
  • Guild Raffle: This will compile the guild bank's history and output to the chat window when it is ready to continue.
    Clicking this again will let you know how many entries, the number of tickets (if different from entries), the amount, time remaining (if it hasn't ended yet), the username of each winner (once the raffle has finished), the ticket number and amount won.
  • Display Results: This does the same thing as Guild Raffle, but will include the amount that the guild earned, if the raffle has ended.
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Slash Commands
/rafflegold - Opens the settings menu UI
/rg help - Displays the list of commands
/rg help set - Displays the command settings
/rg help list - Displays the commands for showing the current setting(s)
/rg help draw - Displays the commands for drawing the raffle
/rg help reset - Displays the commands for resetting the raffle
Raffle Settings
/rg set entry price <AMOUNT> - Sets the "Entry Price"
/rg set ticket price <AMOUNT> - Sets the "Ticket Price"
/rg set first place <PERCENT> - Sets the "1st Place" percentage
/rg set second place <PERCENT> - Sets the "2nd Place" percentage
/rg set third place <PERCENT> - Sets the "3rd Place" percentage
/rg set total entries <AMOUNT> - Sets the "Total Entries" for Basic Raffle
/rg set total amount <AMOUNT> - Sets the "Total Amount $" for Basic Raffle
/rg set guild <GUILD_NAME> - Sets the "Guild" for Guild Bank Raffle (case sensitive)
/rg set rank <GUILD_RANK_NUMBER> - Sets the "Exclude Guild Rank(s)" for Guild Bank Raffle (numeric value)
/rg set start amount <AMOUNT> - Sets the "Starting Amount $" for Guild Bank Raffle
/rg set start date <M/D/YYYY> - Sets the "Starting Date" for Guild Bank Raffle
/rg set start time <H:MM> - Sets the "Starting Time" for Guild Bank Raffle (military format)
/rg set end date <M/D/YYYY> - Sets the "Ending Date" for Guild Bank Raffle
/rg set end time <H:MM> - Sets the "Ending Time" for Guild Bank Raffle (military format)
/rg set prizes <One OR Multiple> - Sets the number of prizes a username can win per raffle
/rg set bonus <AMOUNT> <QUANTITY> - Gives QUANTITY of free tickets when AMOUNT of tickets purchased, per deposit, not username
/rg set bonus multi <YES or NO> - Sets whether a deposit can receive multiple bonuses, default is "YES"
List Raffle Settings
/rg list entry price - Displays the "Entry Price" amount
/rg list ticket price - Displays the "Price per Ticket" amount
/rg list percents - Displays the percentages for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
/rg list first place - Displays the "1st Place" percentage
/rg list second place - Displays the "2nd Place" percentage
/rg list third place - Displays the "3rd Place" percentage
/rg list basic settings - Displays the "Basic Raffle" specific settings
/rg list total entries - Displays the "Total Entries" for the Basic Raffle
/rg list total amount - Displays the "Total Amount" for the Basic Raffle
/rg list guild settings - Displays the "Guild Bank Raffle" specific settings
/rg list guild - Displays the "Guild" for the Guild Bank Raffle
/rg list rank - Displays the "Exclude Guild Rank(s)" for the Guild Bank Raffle
/rg list start amount - Displays the "Starting Amount" for the Guild Bank Raffle
/rg list start date - Displays the "Starting Date" for the Guild Bank Raffle
/rg list start time - Displays the "Starting Time" for the Guild Bank Raffle
/rg list end date - Displays the "Ending Date" for the Guild Bank Raffle
/rg list end time - Displays the "Ending Time" for the Guild Bank Raffle
/rg list prizes - Displays the "Prizes Per Username" for the Guild Bank Raffle
/rg list bonus - Displays all ticket purchase amounts and the number of free tickets for that amount
Raffle Drawing
/rg draw basic - This will draw the Basic Raffle
/rg basic results - Results from the last Basic Raffle drawing
/rg draw guild - This will run the Guild Bank Raffle\n(In-progress displays information; Ended displays winners)
/rg guild results - Results from the last Guild Bank Raffle drawing\n(A new draw will overwrite this information)
/rg entry <ENTRY_NUMBER> - Displays username, number of tickets, ticket numbers and amount deposited
/rg entry <USERNAME> - Displays all entries for the username, with a total deposited amount
/rg draw first - This will draw only the 1st place winner
/rg draw second - This will draw only the 2nd place winner
/rg draw third - This will draw only the 3rd place winner
Reset Raffle Settings
/rg reset all - Resets ALL of the stored information
/rg reset defaults - Resets only the default UI information
/rg reset bonus - Resets all bonus ticket amounts
/rg remove bonus <AMOUNT> - Removes bonus tickets for the specified amount
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How does Raffle Gold work?
Raffle Gold does nothing more than simple math and selecting random numbers when using the basic raffle option.
The guild bank raffle utilizes the game's built-in API calls to query and compile the guild bank transactions within the timeframe specified. This does not interact with anything in the guild bank, whether items or currency. Using the guild bank raffle system ensures that there is a record available to all guild members of those that made a deposit.

For anyone concerned about Raffle Gold doing anything while in the guild bank, just keep in mind that you cannot access the settings menu, which is how you would interact with Raffle Gold, while using the guild bank.

The following Q and A directly pertains to the guild bank raffle option...

Can I make a deposit into the guild bank without buying raffle tickets?
Yes. You will just need to make a deposit that is not in increments of the entry price.
For example: if the entry price is $1k, $3,001 or $2999 would not count towards the raffle

Can I buy raffle tickets in bulk?
Yes. As long as the amount deposited can be divided by the entry amount it will be considered a raffle ticket purchase.
For example: if the entry price is $500, $9k and $16.5k would both be considered raffle ticket purchases

How are the raffle ticket numbers assigned?
In the order purchased, oldest to newest deposits.
For example: entry amount = 1k, price per ticket = zero
Guild Member #1 deposits 3k, they'd have ticket numbers 1, 2 and 3
Guild Member #2 deposits 1k, they'd have ticket number 4
Guild Member #3 deposits 5k, they'd have ticket numbers 5 - 9
Guild Member #1 deposits 2k, they'd also have ticket numbers 10 and 11

Why are there options to select just 1st, 2nd or 3rd place?
If you have any players that would like to donate to the raffle, but do not want to actually be selected during the drawing, you can use this feature to choose a different winner. It is recommended that you run for the entire raffle and update/replace anyone that was selected that didn't intend/want to be chosen.

Can I list items using Raffle Gold
No. But you could use the Raffle Unlimited addon that allows you to raffle items, gold (at a flat rate) and/or free raffle tickets (for the next raffle).

Will Raffle Gold interfere with other addons?
Raffle Gold will only scan your guild bank history when you draw and/or check the stats for the current raffle that is in-progress. It is a completely on-demand addon, and once it has compiled the information it will be dormant, until you run it again.

Limitations
  • Deposits that are made within the last minute might not appear when using the "Guild Raffle" to get the (current) results.
    Try waiting ~1 minute to use the "Guild Raffle" ability, which should include the deposit(s) in question.
  • The guild history on the server stores only 10 days worth of information, so it is important that this tool is used in a timely manner once a raffle has ended, to ensure that the information isn't lost.
  • Guilds that have plenty of guild bank transactions can take longer to build the information, but Raffle Gold will let you know in the chat window when it has finished and is ready for use.
  • There currently is no method for exporting in-game data to an external file, but any of the saved variables are stored in a file. IF you would like to access the information for the entrants when using the Guild Bank Raffle Drawing, the SavedVariables\RaffleGold.lua contains the entrant's information, i.e. entry number, username, number of tickets, amount deposited and raffle ticket number(s).
    The only issue is you will need to parse this information, if you would like to post it anywhere in a readable format. A parsing tool for Raffle Gold can be found at http://www.juliabedriy.com/rafflegold.html, where you can upload the raw LUA data file, found in the SavedVariables folder, directly into it.
This addon requires the following library:
v.18.23.5
API bump
Changed the text displayed when building the database

v.18.23.4
Updated API version for Harrowstorm. No other changes.

v.18.23.3
Updated version for Dragonhold release.
Updated for U23 API changes that broke previous versions.
Removed embedded libraries. LibAddonMenu-2.0 must now be independently installed.
Corrected tooltip text for draw 3rd place functions.

v.18.23.0
Updated version number to Homestead API build

v.17.23.0
Updated to LibAddonMenu version: 2.0 r23
Revised version number to reflect Current_ZOS_API_Build.LibAddonMenuRevision.AddonRevisionNumber

v.1.8.17
Updated version number to One Tamriel API build

v.1.8
Updated to LibAddonMenu v 2.0 r22

v.1.7.16
Updated version number to Shadows of the Hist API build
Updated to LibAddonMenu v 2.0 r21

v.1.7
Updated to LibAddonMenu v 2.0 r20

v.1.6.15
Updated version number to Dark Brotherhood API build

v.1.6.14
Updated version number to Thieves Guild API build

v1.6.1
Corrected an issue with the bonus ticket tiers not sorting properly.

v1.6
Added bonus ticket option at multiple tiers.
Removed "Price per Ticket", replaced by bonus ticket option.
Updated to LibAddonMenu v 2.0 r19

v1.5
Added a total deposited amount when using the slash command: /rg entry <USERNAME>

v1.4.4
Added a saved variable for excluded guild ranks to be used in the parsing script to HTML.

v1.4.3
Added the ability to exclude guild ranks from being included in receiving raffle tickets.

v1.4.2
Added the ability to restrict usernames to only one prize.

v1.4.1
Corrected an issue where any new transactions appeared above the oldest records retrieved.
Added additional slash commands.

v1.4
Corrected an issue where the guild bank history was not retrieving any new transactions without logging out and back in.
Added slash commands for all elements of the UI.

v1.3a
Corrected the guild "Starting Amount" from not being included in the "Current Amount" when checking an in-progress raffle.

v1.3
Added Starting Amount to the guild raffle option.

v1.2
Changed Duration to a selectable Ending Date and Time.

V1.1a
Corrected folder issue that made the addon not install properly.

v1.1
Corrected an issue if no guild bank deposits were made during the specified timeframe.
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Unread 01/28/16, 09:52 PM  
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Will there be a functionality to exclude certain members/guild ranks from being considered as an entry?
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Originally Posted by Devolus
Will there be a functionality to exclude certain members/guild ranks from being considered as an entry?
Thanks for your interest in this addon!

Anyone that makes a deposit into the guild bank in the "Entry Price" increments would be considered an entry, as that would increase the total raffle jackpot. If they would like to just make a deposit/donation to the guild bank, without participating in the raffle, they can deposit an amount that would not equal a whole number when divided by the "Entry Price".

If you are asking about a method to remove members/guild ranks from being included in the actual drawing, this is something that I considered but did not find vital. The "Draw 1st Place", "Draw 2nd Place" and "Draw 3rd Place" are a relatively easy workaround that will in fact give all that participate a fair chance of being drawn. I personally felt, while developing this addon, that it would be better to confirm with any player that previously opted out from being a winner to make sure that is still the case. Another consideration that I had is that it might not always be the same guild member doing the drawing, which the settings are not shared (as they're stored on each player's computer), and I tried to create settings that would be easily universal, no matter which guild member started the raffle(s) and which guild member did the actual drawing(s).
Is this something that could be included in the future? It is possible; however, there would need to be enough of a demand for me to implement something like this.

Ultimately, this should be a tool for players to make a fair and even system for performing an in-game raffle.
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It uninstalled itself after the latest update, and now when I install the addon again when I get into game it doesn't show up at all (not in settings, not in the addon list), so I think you broke something...which is awkward as I have a raffle running atm.
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Originally Posted by babylon
It uninstalled itself after the latest update, and now when I install the addon again when I get into game it doesn't show up at all (not in settings, not in the addon list), so I think you broke something...which is awkward as I have a raffle running atm.
The files are directly in the zip instead of inside a sub-folder.
When installed/extracted from the zip, the structure in the AddOns folder needs to be:
AddOns/RaffleGold/RaffleGold.txt
since there is no RaffleGold folder inside the zip, minion installs it as
AddOns/RaffleGold.txt

Until the creator reuploads the zip with the correct folder structure, you can fix it yourself:
go to My Documents/Elder Scrolls Online/live(or liveeu if you play on EU server)/AddOns and create a RaffleGold folder.
Inside the AddOns folder you will find a Lib folder, a RaffleGold.txt and a RaffleGold.lua. Move these three into the newly created RaffleGold folder.
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Originally Posted by Shinni
Originally Posted by babylon
It uninstalled itself after the latest update, and now when I install the addon again when I get into game it doesn't show up at all (not in settings, not in the addon list), so I think you broke something...which is awkward as I have a raffle running atm.
The files are directly in the zip instead of inside a sub-folder.
When installed/extracted from the zip, the structure in the AddOns folder needs to be:
AddOns/RaffleGold/RaffleGold.txt
since there is no RaffleGold folder inside the zip, minion installs it as
AddOns/RaffleGold.txt

Until the creator reuploads the zip with the correct folder structure, you can fix it yourself:
go to My Documents/Elder Scrolls Online/live(or liveeu if you play on EU server)/AddOns and create a RaffleGold folder.
Inside the AddOns folder you will find a Lib folder, a RaffleGold.txt and a RaffleGold.lua. Move these three into the newly created RaffleGold folder.
v1.1a has been uploaded, which will correct the folder issue due to the v1.1 patch.

Sorry for the inconvenience and I'll be sure to include the folder in any future patches/updates.
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Originally Posted by depeshmood
Originally Posted by Shinni
Originally Posted by babylon
It uninstalled itself after the latest update, and now when I install the addon again when I get into game it doesn't show up at all (not in settings, not in the addon list), so I think you broke something...which is awkward as I have a raffle running atm.
The files are directly in the zip instead of inside a sub-folder.
When installed/extracted from the zip, the structure in the AddOns folder needs to be:
AddOns/RaffleGold/RaffleGold.txt
since there is no RaffleGold folder inside the zip, minion installs it as
AddOns/RaffleGold.txt

Until the creator reuploads the zip with the correct folder structure, you can fix it yourself:
go to My Documents/Elder Scrolls Online/live(or liveeu if you play on EU server)/AddOns and create a RaffleGold folder.
Inside the AddOns folder you will find a Lib folder, a RaffleGold.txt and a RaffleGold.lua. Move these three into the newly created RaffleGold folder.
v1.1a has been uploaded, which will correct the folder issue due to the v1.1 patch.

Sorry for the inconvenience and I'll be sure to include the folder in any future patches/updates.
Thank you so much for your fast response

@Shinni - the Lib folder wasn't installed at all when Minion installed it (only the .lua and .txt were installed, and loosely), might have been included if I manually downloaded but all good now anyway. I had posted here then realised I could post a bug report so did that and explained myself a little better there.
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Would it be possible to make the start/stop times separate? Like, I would like to have it start checking deposits at 8am on the set date, and then stop looking at 7pm on the drawing date.
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Originally Posted by Devolus
Would it be possible to make the start/stop times separate? Like, I would like to have it start checking deposits at 8am on the set date, and then stop looking at 7pm on the drawing date.
Yes, and version 1.2 has been uploaded.
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concerns

I just installed this addon and was testing it out.

I noticed that when I set a start date then go to an ending date I cannot choose the time frame based on when I wanted the raffle to start.... it actually shows dates before my start date (i.e. I set start for 2/1/16 and yet my end dates are 1/23/16 - 2/12/16). Should not your end date be based off when your start date? If so then my options for end date should be: 2/1/16 - 2/21/16 (or something similar to this).

ALSO

It would be nice to input prizes other than gold amounts into the results window.
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Re: concerns

Originally Posted by nich261
I just installed this addon and was testing it out.

I noticed that when I set a start date then go to an ending date I cannot choose the time frame based on when I wanted the raffle to start.... it actually shows dates before my start date (i.e. I set start for 2/1/16 and yet my end dates are 1/23/16 - 2/12/16). Should not your end date be based off when your start date? If so then my options for end date should be: 2/1/16 - 2/21/16 (or something similar to this).

ALSO

It would be nice to input prizes other than gold amounts into the results window.
I will start off with a comment about your desired timeframe, the date range of 2/1/16 - 2/21/16 will not work. As stated in the "Limitations" section for this addon:
The guild history on the server stores only 10 days worth of information, so it is important that this tool is used in a timely manner once a raffle has ended, to ensure that the information isn't lost.
These 10 days include today's information as well, so that means that you are only able to retrieve information from 9 days ago, up until today. This is something that I have no control over and cannot change.

The dates appear in a dropdown menu format to ensure that the game's date feature will read the selected date correctly. If players are able to input their data into a text field then that will more than likely cause conflicts with the game's functions, the dropdown menus ensure no conflicts with the date(s).

The reason for the available date range is because anyone with this addon can use it, not only the one that initially sets it up for that guild. I know that if I were in a guild that uses this addon and I participated in the raffle that I would definitely use it myself, after they've announced the winner(s), just to see if their numbers match, as I've read about plenty of fishy raffles taking place in-game.
It is also possible that the person that configured the raffle, i.e. guild master, is not available to actually do the drawing and this allows another officer, i.e. banker, the ability to do the drawing themselves.

Basically, the date range allows for anyone to run the drawing for raffles that have ended, are in-progress and/or just getting started, while trying to work within the game's allowed time period, based on ESO's database.

As a side note, raffles that are a week or less will have more participation than those that just keep going.

ALSO

I can see how that might be nice, but there are too many variables that I am not interested in taking on, at least for now.
Ultimately, this is Raffle Gold, which is targeted towards raffles using gold as the reward.
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Raffle Gold parsing tool

A parsing tool for Raffle Gold can now be found at http://www.juliabedriy.com/rafflegold.html. This will generate an HTML table for guild raffles that can be copied to any guild website.
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Originally Posted by Devolus
Would it be possible to make the start/stop times separate? Like, I would like to have it start checking deposits at 8am on the set date, and then stop looking at 7pm on the drawing date.
Yes, and version 1.2 has been uploaded.
You are awesome!
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Unread 02/07/16, 09:26 PM  
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Heya Just wondering if it would be possible to add some kind of exclude function to the RNG - where if some @handle account has already won a prize when you're drawing (say they just won first prize) the RNG would exclude them from winning another prize in that draw.

So one account couldn't win first and second prizes or first and third prizes, or first, second and third prizes etc in that draw.

As an option perhaps when we set up how we want to hold the raffle?
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Unread 02/08/16, 07:37 AM  
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Re: Raffle Gold parsing tool

Originally Posted by depeshmood
A parsing tool for Raffle Gold can now be found at http://www.juliabedriy.com/rafflegold.html. This will generate an HTML table for guild raffles that can be copied to any guild website.
The "ERROR: No Entries Found!" message using this tool can happen for multiple reasons...
  • You have recently accessed Raffle Gold while playing ESO and are still in-game
  • You did not properly log out of and/or quit the game
  • Changes were made to the settings and Guild Raffle was triggered, which brought up empty results

There very well could be more, but that's all I can currently think of.

What causes the RaffleGold.lua file to not have the information?
There is a SavedVariables cache that Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Edition uses. This information is stored in the cache until a user successfully logs out of their toon and/or game.
If a user does not properly log out of the character they are playing on and/or use the UI to quit the game then this can cause the cache to not be committed to their associated addon SavedVariables.
(While building this addon and the parsing tool, these were things that I noticed based on what I was doing)

The other thing that can cause the entries to no longer be there, even though you recently saw information, is updating the raffle settings for a new raffle. Changing these settings will not affect the entry information from the previous raffle, but using the Guild Raffle functionality, which displays the current stats and/or winners, will clear the entries.
I know that when I update the raffle(s) to a new week that I will begin checking the stats shortly thereafter. There are also times that I configure the raffle and run it just to see the information in the chat window.

How can I avoid losing the entry information?
  • Properly log out of your character(s) after using Raffle Gold
  • Properly quit the game after using Raffle Gold
  • Parse the LUA file prior to configuring the next raffle*
  • Check the Last Modified date on the LUA file, while in-game, and you can copy it to your root Documents folder, if the date/time is correct

* Raffle Gold does not keep a running history of each raffle, as that could become too much information, and the information is generated on-demand.
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Unread 02/08/16, 07:43 AM  
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Originally Posted by babylon
Heya Just wondering if it would be possible to add some kind of exclude function to the RNG - where if some @handle account has already won a prize when you're drawing (say they just won first prize) the RNG would exclude them from winning another prize in that draw.

So one account couldn't win first and second prizes or first and third prizes, or first, second and third prizes etc in that draw.

As an option perhaps when we set up how we want to hold the raffle?
I was almost finished with this update when the NA server was taken offline. If it is back up in a timely manner then I will update the addon soon. If not, it will need to wait until my work day is over and I get a chance to test.
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