3 things that doomed Ishgard Restoration in my server

[LeoLupinos]

on smaller servers people were actually helping get it done really quickly so the fate could happen more, some worlds wouldnt even be on rank 3 rn

Players didn't get locked out with the congestions because of players from other server helping. The congestion was only when the fate was about to begin. That much shows what was the real interest. Leeching.

[Rasikko]

#3 seems to be the biggest concern.

[ForteNightshade]

I dunno. With everyone becomign crafters now and the fact Crafter/Gatherer Materia is in the scrip exchange that alone will keep people coming. Especially with pentamelding the 460 gear when it's crafted. That stuff is really hard to find otherwise.

It's better to do white scrip turn-ins than Ishgard for materia. Granted, you need to have at least four retainers at level 80.

[Melichoir]

In regards to the last point, I suspect (though I have no way to confirm this) that the points we get on the "rankings" will be used to create a tier buy system. Meaning, the more points you earn, the sooner you will have access to the housing wards to purchase property. This makes some level of sense in that you will be rewarded for more effort applied in the reconstruction and cant just do the minimum (if nothing at all) and still have access to housing that people worked to make available. This would also mean you cant transfer a plot unless you contributed, and the fact they already released 3 new wards per district to ease housing demand for FCs and individuals may also be a part of this.

Furthermore, theres no reason why with this next set of housing that some of the rules wont change. For example, if the point system is as I predict it (again, its a guess from me), that would mean that you wont be competing necessarily with people with huge stacks of cash or tons of bot accounts thatll grab property up on an alt. If you didnt contribute, you wont have as good a chance at property. Also, since they know from experience with Shirogane how much demand is gonna be, they might (and its a big might) keep a close eye on property to ensure one guy isnt using multiple accounts to buy up a ward.

Point is, dont be a debbie downer just yet. We dont know how this is all gonna add up. I just recommend trying to get as much points/investment as possible now in case it does become an issue of those with the most points will have the first pick.

[RyuSaarva]

It's better to do white scrip turn-ins than Ishgard for materia. Granted, you need to have at least four retainers at level 80.

why do you need 4 retainers?

[hynaku]

Pretty sure once everyone gets all item its going to come to grinding halt almost. Sooner or later one's is going to get tired spending all day just making collectables to turn in. I know I'm already tired of it after turning in over 3000 now. Instead of a fate should been like beast tribes and enclave get a quest when reach max gauge. So far missed every fate because pops when at work. I feel sorry for small servers that don't have huge amount crafters like the big ones after end of world visit for restoration.

[HyoMinPark]

In regards to the last point, I suspect (though I have no way to confirm this) that the points we get on the "rankings" will be used to create a tier buy system. Meaning, the more points you earn, the sooner you will have access to the housing wards to purchase property. This makes some level of sense in that you will be rewarded for more effort applied in the reconstruction and cant just do the minimum (if nothing at all) and still have access to housing that people worked to make available. This would also mean you cant transfer a plot unless you contributed, and the fact they already released 3 new wards per district to ease housing demand for FCs and individuals may also be a part of this.

Furthermore, theres no reason why with this next set of housing that some of the rules wont change. For example, if the point system is as I predict it (again, its a guess from me), that would mean that you wont be competing necessarily with people with huge stacks of cash or tons of bot accounts thatll grab property up on an alt. If you didnt contribute, you wont have as good a chance at property. Also, since they know from experience with Shirogane how much demand is gonna be, they might (and its a big might) keep a close eye on property to ensure one guy isnt using multiple accounts to buy up a ward.

Point is, dont be a debbie downer just yet. We dont know how this is all gonna add up. I just recommend trying to get as much points/investment as possible now in case it does become an issue of those with the most points will have the first pick.

I can’t see the developers ever doing this—the outrage would be astounding, and, frankly, well deserved. Especially considering the massive problem with crafting bots some servers have. I’ve already predicted my server’s leaderboards being dominated by more of the botters than the actual legit crafters. Additionally, given how much emphasis this game puts on equal accessibility, this would completely contradict that.

[ForteNightshade]

why do you need 4 retainers?

While you technically don't, having more retainers makes it easier to spam. With only two, you won't be able to mass spam battle and gather mats.