The addition of subdivisions was a step in the right direction. I honestly believe they will get more out there because they have proved time and time again that they have the desire to do so.

The scope of the instance each ward is in surpasses the idea of a simple player house to a entrance similar to FFXI. We are dealing with 30 in a zone now layered with another phased instance. It takes time to make sure these concepts work. I rather have a working zone then a corrupt one. Have they specifically said they are not adding any more wards? Of course not. I agree, it is not fair for those who came into the market late to be left in the cold, but it is not the end either.

In regards to not adding housing to Ishgard, it makes sense. It will come, but it needs to reflect the common sense nature of the story-line. Who in their right mind would willing buy a house only to have dragons spawn down-wind to char your moogle plushies?

Just give it time. They are working on it.