Question & Opinions on FC Housing
Hey all. I have a fairly small FC with about 30 members (maybe only 15 or so active though). Originally when I made the FC with a friend, we decided that we'd prefer to save up for a large house rather than buy a small only to try to upgrade later and lose out on money/resources.
However, with the chocobo stables (and gardening) tied to housing, I've been considering getting a small house for now and upgrading later (though there are none available on my server atm). We save money VERY slowly so it would be a looong time before we could afford a large. I think having a small at least would be a nice reward for the current members, and also might help bring in new members if we at least have something.
I have some questions though.
-If I bought a small house and later wanted to buy a large, do I just give up the small house? Probably don't get money back, right?
-What happens to private chambers if I relinquish a small house? I assume they just disappear and no one gets their money back? (This would be a big factor in my decision as I wouldn't want people to waste their personal money.)
-What happens to furniture? I know some you can get back, but some you can't. I wouldn't put the fancy stuff in like the Ifrit statue, but what about a company chest, summoning bell, chocobo stables?
-What happens to any shopkeepers that are in there? Do they disappear and you have to hire new ones?
Any other information you could think of that might help my decision would be appreciated.
Also I'm looking for people's opinions as well. Should I look into getting a small house for now, or just keep saving someday for a large? What would you do or what have you done? Thanks!