Graphics Aid™ originally hosted by House_MD in early 2010, was passed onto Astral in late 2010 following House_MD's retirement from Torn. It has been Torn's longest running, and most successful sig auction (incl. both static and animated sigs) generally hosted once per year.

Invitations would be sent out exclusively to renowned sigmakers. However slots open to the public were always welcomed, but their artwork would be judged if entry-worthy.

Two display lists of sigs were always posted in the forums, one regarding casual conversation on the artwork, and secondly the auction itself. This was done as the bidding thread was constantly showered with bids, and keeping track of current bids proved difficult. This was resolved by adding 'helpers' who would aid in bulk-updating the current bids on sigs.

Each auction typically lasted two weeks, and by the end over a billion was circulated to sig makers.

As a whole Graphics Aid™ been very successful, and could not have been possible without everyone's contribution. From sig makers, to bidders, to announcers, to helpers, I thank you all graciously.

Farewell from your host, Astral.