So an FC on midgardsormer bought 60 plots...

[Jack-Rakan]

If this is true (can't log in myself right now to confirm or not,) that is absolutely outrageous. This is the kind of d*ck behavior that makes the entire housing mess so much worse. But while you (the OP) are very understandably upset, limiting plots to FCs only would not solve this issue, only increase the number of one-member shell FCs who buy plots for individual players. SE must revamp or expand the housing system if there is going to be any end to the shortages or the horrible behavior that stems from it.

I had hoped that apartments would be the precursor to actual, viable instanced housing, but the more time that passes with SE not building upon that foundation, the dimmer that possibility seems.

Wait, I thought the FC needs to be rank 6 or higher to even buy a plot?

[Rymm]

Wait, I thought the FC needs to be rank 6 or higher to even buy a plot?

A single player can crank out enough xp to get an FC to rank 6 in a week or two. Maybe a month if they take it easy.

[Beckett]

Wait, I thought the FC needs to be rank 6 or higher to even buy a plot?

You can get random people or alts to start up an FC and then build it up to max rank. Alternatively, some already established but dying FCs will sell, trade or give the FC to an individual, who can use the FC privileges (including house and workshop/airship) for their personal benefit.

[Vanazzir_Saracen]

Wait, I thought the FC needs to be rank 6 or higher to even buy a plot?

that is true you do need a rank 6 or higher FC to purchase a plot

[NoctusT]

Wait, I thought the FC needs to be rank 6 or higher to even buy a plot?

You can level up a fc on your own through crafting, etc. It takes time, but it's doable.

[Zero_syndicate]

I get how this looks unfair, and really it's just unfortunate. The members of the FC are technically doing absolutely nothing wrong. It sucks that housing is limited and this is the result of that limited housing, but they are playing the game like anyone else. Unless if they broke ToS to get these plots they have every right to buy up a whole ward.

The housing districts are built with good intentions. They're built for the people that seriously want to own a private space to show off and do as they please. The people that are dedicated enough should feel special to even own a house as it is a special thing. It is why the housing is so limited to which I also understand.

I also thought that housing should be limited to FCs only but that isn't exactly fair to players either...(cont'd)

[Zero_syndicate]

I'd like the Phantasy Star Universe system where players owned expandable apartments. But the problem with that is only IF you visit the apartment directly you wouldn't see the work put into it, and out of millions of players that can be kind of tough.

Housing is nice because you can see the outdoor work and then perhaps coaxed into entering the house to see what else was done.
I think both FCs and Players alike should have a house. I also think that there needs to be more housing, especially more of each size as three large plots in many cases is no where near enough. Perhaps a ward of only mansions, then a ward of only houses and a ward of only cottages. Then also have the mixed wards we are used to. Increasing the amount of housing would be like increasing highway lanes though. You can do that, but the problem will still exist regardless...(cont'd)

[Zero_syndicate]

Again it's really really unfortunate, but they have every right to do this. The FC may not of even bought the plots with ill intentions and simply wanted to have all it's members on one ward. I know a group of some of my FC mates wanted to get houses on the same ward as well, they weren't able to but they also weren't trying to take over a whole ward. It's on SE and the team to figure out a proper way to do this, but they certainly won't be able to make everyone happy. They can add more wards but then we'll be back here soon after arguing about how there simply isn't enough for everyone.