Last time I checked we decided we aren't bringing auctions to ol west, but that could change any day. (Not saying it will... )
Content is always being worked on. We just space it all out so we don't release so many things at the same time and overwhelm everyone with it.
I do agree with you on the automated events. I've been trying to get this added since day one, but it seems we have our hands full with a few other things. Eventually this will be added.
I don't think anyone has earned all of the spar/PK rewards yet, so you can still work for those. Although the player count may be your only problem in that situation so only time may tell. (Also plan on updating the 50k PK mask very soon, so send me some ideas, references, etc.)
The thing I want to release is some overworld events.
Basically means that there's an NPC message saying something is happening on the gmap and all the players will get involved for some type of reward (gralats, HS, that type of stuff.)
Maybe we can add some hours rewards as well? Gain a certain amount of hours and go claim your reward. Of course this would most likely promote AFKing but thats something that has always happened. This wouldn't be very hard to make either, just need ideas on the reward. It wouldn't be a weapon or anything, maybe a hat? Some type of toy?