Having had a look, this is what I've come up with. Of course, if you would prefer contested equipment to be settled by way of dice, I know a fantastic venue for it..... :D
Sovok and Spark haven't chosen so far. It might just be that they get a much greater total gold to make up for it.

Item	interest show by ...
2x  +1 halberds
+1 dagger
2x  +1 pikes
12x  suits of half-plate	750gp value
20x  sets of chain mail	75gp value
12x  greatswords	50gp value
30x  shields	10gp value
10x  heavy crossbows	50gp value
20x  light crossbows	25gp value
16x  javelins	neglible value

Total value (full price) of unwanted items, 12,400gp. I suspect this would only actually sell for 50% at most, so 6,200gp value.
I'm not opposed to the idea of Spark taking a weapon to sell at his store for himself. I'm sure he can make his own weapons with the value he receives.

We have 21 active participants in the battle. 29 items taken for a total arbitrary value of 8,700gp (using 300gp as a value per pick)
14,900gp of extracted value, split across 21 people is 709gp each.
If you take 1 pick, you get 409gp from sale of goods.
If you take 2 picks, you get 109gp from sale of goods.
If you took nothing, you get 709gp from sale of goods.

I have no idea if this seems fair or not, but it's something...
This message was last edited by the player at 11:26, Sat 11 June 2022.

From the way I understood it the Belt would be my first choice, thereby giving up my claim to a halfplate +1, for which I'd get the scale mail +1 as a freebie from Izayah which is not part of the loot, so my second choice would be the Circlet.

Carmen Diaz:

Having had a look, this is what I've come up with.

I don't think your table is up to date, Victor is only claiming plate armour at this stage, not the Circlet or +1 Longsword.
This message was last edited by the player at 11:40, Sat 11 June 2022.

I just went off the table that Elisar updated today. Damn, didn't see there were changes to be made :(

Guyver, just because Izayah takes the half-plate doesn't mean that the scale mail comes to whoever wants it for free.

Ahh, I know what it was. One of the charts is using just one claim only. The one I did tries to resolve the multiple item issue.

In reply to Carmen Diaz (msg # 48):

Nice chart!

My first choice is plate, with the +1 Halberd being my second. (Slight correction)

"This is what he said:

"Izayah: If there's someone else that wants magical half-plate armor but's willin' t'accept it, I'll give 'em my magical scale mail armor instead so I can get the magical half-plate armor an' they still get somethin' cool - an' they would still get a pick from the pile since the scale mail's comin' offa me an' not the pile."

The magical scale mail is not loot, it's nobody's except Izayah's, it's his property and his alone to give away, and he wants a half plate +1, loot which I give up my claim for in favor of the Belt as first choice so Izayah can take a half plate +1 instead of rolling for it or wasting more time negotiating over. And for giving up my claim to a half plate +1 I get his scale +1.

If the circlet is Victor's first choice then it's his. I could be mistaken but I think his first choice was one of full plates. So we can roll over the Circlet if it's not his first choice either since we're the only two who want it.

I could technically settle for the scale +1, make the circlet my first choice, bypassing any roll, and then pick up the Belt as my third choice if that sounds fairer because nobody but me has staked a claim on it .. but I'm okay rolling for the Circlet. That's what we're doing right? Negotiating. That's my deal.

I'm not giving up my first choice for my second choice if I don't get the scale. In which case splitting 2 half plates +1 among 3 people would likely come down to rolies.

Izayah's compromise instead sounds like an logical solution I'm okay with. It gets me slightly better armor instead of the best, and a Belt, and a possible chance for the Circlet. Which sounds better than a possible chance for two items and one second choice".

(yes I know +1 is not an IC term but just using it to prevent confusion)
This message was last edited by the player at 14:37, Sat 11 June 2022.

Quite honestly, the fact that you're getting anything at all seems to be reasonable. You showed up for what, 6 or 7 rounds of the entire assault?

OOC: I think if we sort out the first picks priority the rest will fall into place more nicely.

Not having handy writing implements, Qitris scratched out a chart into the soil of the fort as such. "So, if we have this worked out as I have it down, then the only really contested pieces are three claims on two suits of plate mail and two claims on one gem. Unless I've overlooked something or someone wishes to make a change, everyone else would be good for their first round of picks."
This message was last edited by the player at 09:29, Sun 12 June 2022.

I renounce my claim on gem of seeing.

OOC: Edited table to reflect Azu's action.

Azucondie looked at Elisar and handed him the gem. "You better let me use it, or I'll be mad. You do not want the clown to be angry."

OOC: Also, if it helps, this is the inventory after the above 1st round picks are taken before the 3rd Plate Armor person renounces their claim:
Inventory After Round 1
3 +1 halberds
2 +1 longswords
1 +1 daggers
2 +1 pikes
3 full quivers of +1 arrows
1 Circlet of Blasting
15 suits of half-plate
20 sets of chain mail
12 greatswords
29 shields
10 heavy crossbows
20 light crossbows
14 javelins
This message was last edited by the player at 07:24, Sun 12 June 2022.

The little green man looks a Qitris with a quizzical look while scratching his nose. "Who are you calling Wendel, hm?"

With a simple scratching Qitris 'fixed' the chart she had made. "There, fixed. Not sure where I got that, but you're definitely not a Wendel."

Santio’s first choice is, without doubt, the Braces of Defence.

I withhold a second choice until I see what is left after first choices are taken … but it’ll likely be (not the long sword, but) a quiver of +1 arrows.

Golun’s  first choice was a +1 long sword, happy to renounce claim on plate armour.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:12, Sun 12 June 2022.

If Carmen claims the Crystal does that mean she is forfeiting a share of the cash from the sale of the leftover loot? I ask because Smith would offer each player 200gp if he takes it.

Thoughts?

In reply to Golun Fearstorm (msg # 60):

OOC: Whoop, misread your post, then. Thanks for clarifying. No contests except for what Elisar has brought up.

EDIT: Also Sovok has a pick! Almost forgot.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:01, Sat 11 June 2022.

In reply to Lukas Verbannt (msg # 32):

"Your lack of choice on rewards we all lay claim to does nothing to settle what your blood could not.". He rumbled, his deep bass voice stern in response.  "It is an insult that you think an action that costs you nothing would amend anything.  Make your choice, and any competing claims can be settled before distribution.". His tone was final, and indicative of an end to the discussion.

Why would this be the case? I don't see the 3,000gp boots of the winterlands being specifically penalised in the same way.

Sovok looks over the loot, his broad shoulders shrugging.  "I will take some coin, a shield, a pair of javelins.  They will serve well as totems of victory.  There is nothing here that is made for one such as I.". He states in his deep, booming voice.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:47, Sat 11 June 2022.

In reply to Carmen Diaz (msg # 64):

"Because the boots wouldn't be used for the good of the entire community. You are being selfish."

OOC:
I think now that everyone has laid claim to a first choice we should lock those in and now look to distribution of what remains.

I'm sensing there are some who are now getting annoyed about loot distribution and I am concerned things may deteriorate from here into some sore feelings.

I suggest that those who intend to use any of the remaining magic weapons get dibs and then the rest either be given to Erret for the town militia or new characters that arrive in town or otherwise be sold and everyone get an even share regardless of previous claimed items or time involved in the assault.

Victor would like one of those +1 swords but will be first to step back should there be too much interest in them as I intend to transition to a whip in a few levels anyway.

If everyone agrees to this I'd like to call on our lovely GMs to arbitrate redistribution of gold so that those who did not claim high value items are duly rewarded for their contribution.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:04, Sat 11 June 2022.

Brohm considers the arguments going back and forth.  Finally, deciding on something, he speaks.  His deep voice even, and confident.  The solution is to appraise all of the items, then add in the coins.  Once you have the total, divide it by the number of participants.  Each can then potentially adjust their share by claiming items.  Rival claims can be settled by mutually agreed means."