In Regard to Housing in Patch 4.1

[Bloodmoon]

I was logging in at 6:00 a.m. EST on the nose, my loading lagged, got hit with a queue; however, I was in the game by 6:03. I couldn't make it to a large plot in Shirogane and relocate and was pretty disappointed by that. This is a feature of the game that means a lot to me, the Eastern themes that do get implemented are also a large draw. So, losing the ability to enjoy the game because of a sluggish login is a shame. But, the more meaningful question is, should I be completely incapable of taking part in my favorite feature of the game because I hadn't secured it within 5 minutes of it going live? I hope things go differently next time around.

Funny thing is, being an owner of a L house in the Goblet, I'd be placated by simply being able to change the exterior/interior of my house to the Shirogane Style. No server bulk-ups, just change the code.

[Araxes]

At the end of the day various MMO's - some of which are older than FFXIV - manage to provide player housing for everybody who desires it without any shortages.

And thats exactly the most Sad thing in here.

[ArcheustheWise]

It's not greed, since I'm not getting anything out of having houses. It's more I want to get creative with my space and apartments just don't allow enough freedom. Too small. Also monopolizing would be like taking over 50% of the houses for yourself, and I assure you I don't have THAT many alts. I may be slightly mad but I'm not completely insane. xD But fine. I will lock my alts out of "an essential part of the game," as people put it. Is that better?

It is when there are other fcs that NEED a house to be able to do content. Like airships.. and you are here just wanting to play dress up with land. How about you just take everything down and redo it all? Since you are just doing the same with with another plot? But i digress. Its more than just you. It's many people that feel the need they need more than one house.. its silly. Esp when there's those that have been wanting one for their fc for years.

[Jas710]

Here is your make or break fork in the road, Yoshi. Long time coming. Do the right thing.

[Aliron]

Personally, I hope they do restrict it to 1 personal and 1 FC house, and for the sales themselves to go in phases, first just to those with houses to allow them to relocate, second phase to be open to just FCs, then finally open to all. I believe that FCs should have first pick as it addresses multiple people at once, there are some not concerned with getting a personal house because the FC has one and there are apartments. Another thing i would like to see implemented is a type of reservation system for plots sizes already sold out.
Basically put your name on the list with an NPC and pay in full, people that want to give up the plot can by talking to same NPC and getting the gil for land from them. Yeah it could be looked at as a type of flipping but it adds an element of control for the buyer. When the plot size is available buyer has 3 days to accept it or it goes to next person on list, those that reject go down the list, while those who don't respond get removed and a refund.

[Garlantec]

If you guys are looking into how Shirogane houses should be sold fairly, do this: set a criteria who can buy plot:

Large plot: only players who have reached lv70 in all jobs can buy
Medium plot: only players who have reached lv70 in all non-combat job and at least 8 combat jobs, can buy
Small plot: only players who have reached lv70 in all DoL jobs and at least 4 combat jobs, can buy

Doing so, it will make sure that only the truly dedicated players can have access to housing, reduce the dilemma of housing abuse by alts. Not only that, it'll enhance the gameplay experience in every way possible in terms of q time, & enhancing the ingame economy, etc. Please consider it.

This recommendation is for Shirogane only, since it's a premium aesthetic zone, for new player looking into housing, the Eorzea housing zone shouldn't have these criteria.

Pretty convenient for you huh? Gtfo.

[rhuined]

Add 2 new Sub Divisions, Let FC's have a days head start to housing and account bind the housing 1 FC 1 Personal that is Account bounds and accessible, let the personal plots add tenants, and let people with apartments add a tenant or 2.

[Laurawrzz]

I managed to get my dream Shirogane plot with an in-game friend, but the preparation on my part that went into getting it was insane - as well as spending a long time earning the gil needed, a week before the patch I was practising routes to see how to get there in the fastest possible time, I lowered graphic quality settings to reduce lag and marked myself as busy so people couldn't trade interrupt me. Now me and my friend have decked out the house together and we absolutely love our new plot. Even with all my prep, I know with the amount of luck I had on patch day I should've entered the lottery. What I had to do to even have a chance of getting a plot was utterly ridiculous. I don't understand how SE didn't think to prepare for this. It seems everyone in the community knew this was going to happen but them, or maybe they just hoped it would be ignorable. The backlash on this forum on patch day was huge, but not exactly surprising. Scores of players have been alienated. So I thank SE for responding, and I seriously hope my fellow players can have what I only just about managed to get.

Large plot: only players who have reached lv70 in all jobs can buy
Medium plot: only players who have reached lv70 in all non-combat job and at least 8 combat jobs, can buy
Small plot: only players who have reached lv70 in all DoL jobs and at least 4 combat jobs, can buy

Doing so, it will make sure that only the truly dedicated players can have access to housing, reduce the dilemma of housing abuse by alts.

This is probably the worst suggestion I've heard so far. Having levels everywhere doesn't equal 'truly dedicated players'. We don't all like grinding levels through jobs we don't like. Having 70 in everything doesn't make you more worthy of a house.

[SeriousxSarcasm]

There is no social aspect. People decorate their houses and barely even talk. Sure you get some events here or there.. but its not worth having wards. Call it for what it is. You just want it for a status symbol. There IS NO social aspect. At least not in the quantity that demands free open wards. Instanced is going to save alot here.

I respectfully disagree. I have many neighbours I've met and made friends with around the house I'm tenant at. Also recently got an FC house and have been chilling with nearby people and another FC that was lucky enough to get their first home as well. Tbh I think the biggest problem is in wards with 90% individual houses lol. Ones with more FC density have more active people in them.

[SeriousxSarcasm]

On topic: I see a few ideas I like in here. Account locking the houses and allowing your alts to share them sounds great. It would stop people from owning half a ward to themselves at least. :P Also unlocking the new wards to FCs first might be worth looking at. They get a lot more out of the housing than someone just wanting to play dress up with their house and maybe garden a bit. It wont stop shell FCs, but it would help. I have confidence that the devs will come up with something at least, maybe not to satisfy everyone (there's just too many that want a large house for Reasons), but they're going to try and that's something I appreciate.