This design philosophy becomes painfully clear when you look at XIV's housing system. When I think of MMO housing, I think of an opportunity to individualize, to create, to explore a range of options, to build things not seen before, to show off the extent of your design powers and your achievements - but that's exactly the opposite of what we get in XIV. The entire system is not only blocked off by a massive paywall (so far - who knows what it'll be like for personal housing), but it's shackled by extremely limited customization. Your large house is going to look just like the large house of someone else, plus or minus a few decorations. Exploration and creativity not wanted. :/
