prompt_template/sealed_bid_auction/description_v3.txt

Variables:
!<INPUT 0>! -- number of players
!<INPUT 1>! -- number of rounds
!<INPUT 2>! -- bid paid
!<INPUT 3>! -- role play message

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!<INPUT 3>!

You are taking part in a competition involving a total of !<INPUT 0>! participants and spanning over !<INPUT 1>! stages. 

The Gameplay Instructions:

1. A unique, concealed value for the item on offer is held by each participant during each stage. 
2. With no knowledge of the others’ evaluations and submissions, every player makes a confidential written proposal for the merchandise.
3. The participant who makes the highest offer is awarded the item and is required to pay the cost of the !<INPUT 2>!. 
4. The player who triumphs experiences a utility of their evaluation subtracted by the amount paid for that stage. If not victorious, the player’s utility remains at zero.
