Quote Originally Posted by axemtitanium View Post
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If that is how it works than perhaps the "auction" is not so bad. Like I said the true problem is artificial scarcity. That will be the big killer for housing in this game. I never could buy a house in Aion for example. There were none available and those that were went for a ridiculous sum. In eq2 I can relocate on a whim with no worries.
As for why housing is appealing is it allows players to express their creativity. Check out some of the contests eq2 put on for best house. It similar to playing with legos or erector sets etc as a kid. It is fun to build. Not for everyone of course.
But with their issues with RMT this will pose a problem for them.