Liveblog JP - Yoshi P's 4.2 Housing Plan Discussion

[Dustytome]

Given their unwillingness to let us know what their plans are to keep us from preparing for new plots, a lottery seems unlikely. You can't really prepare for a randomized system like that.

[Scardon]

Given their unwillingness to let us know what their plans are to keep us from preparing for new plots, a lottery seems unlikely. You can't really prepare for a randomized system like that.

Where do they say that? Only time I read they didn't want to reveal plans was because they didn't want to fuel speculation, not because they didn't want people to prepare.

To prevent speculation, we will refrain from releasing information until absolutely necessary. We ask for your patience and understanding until we can provide you with these details.

[Dustytome]

Where do they say that? Only time I read they didn't want to reveal plans was because they didn't want to fuel speculation, not because they didn't want people to prepare.

Posted on page 6, but the interview was here.

[Claviusnex]

Where do they say that? Only time I read they didn't want to reveal plans was because they didn't want to fuel speculation, not because they didn't want people to prepare.

However their lack of a clear statement of direction is fueling speculation.

[SendohJin]

However their lack of a clear statement of direction is fueling speculation.

there's 2 different definitions of speculation. the one you're talking about is not the one that YoshiP was talking about.

[Scardon]

there's 2 different definitions of speculation. the one you're talking about is not the one that YoshiP was talking about.

5.
engagement in business transactions involving considerable risk but offering the chance of large gains, especially trading in commodities, stocks, etc., in the hope of profit from changes in the market price.

This is the only other definition that is significantly different and doesn't apply. I wouldn't be forced to guess as to the second definition if you bothered to elaborate instead of posting the equivalent of 'WRONG'

[SendohJin]

5.
engagement in business transactions involving considerable risk but offering the chance of large gains, especially trading in commodities, stocks, etc., in the hope of profit from changes in the market price.

This is the only other definition that is significantly different and doesn't apply. I wouldn't be forced to guess as to the second definition if you bothered to elaborate instead of posting the equivalent of 'WRONG'

couldn't of just used plain old google for your definition?

spec·u·la·tion
ˌspekyəˈlāSH(ə)n/Submit
noun
1.
the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
"there has been widespread speculation that he plans to quit"
2.
investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
"the company's move into property speculation"

it's right there in the sample "property speculation", since this is about the purchase of property it totally applies. even your definition can apply (even though property is hidden under "etc"), that's exactly what they don't want.

[Scardon]

couldn't of just used plain old google for your definition?

Couldn't have done it yourself in your first reply?

it's right there in the sample "property speculation", since this is about the purchase of property it totally applies. even your definition can apply (even though property is hidden under "etc"), that's exactly what they don't want.

Unless some how buying current houses, when the problem is they are all sold, would result in an issue with the new system no, it doesn't apply. Just because we are talking about property in a game and the definition also has property as an example doesn't mean they are related. You have to sync up a lot more than a game of 'match 2'

The only way it might is him announcing something makes house flippers more aggressively sell houses because they are about to lose their investments with a new system. In which case simply saying he doesn't want THIS kind of 'speculation' confirms that on its own. So by saying if he reveals the system it will fuel property speculation he is actually still fueling property speculation. Its like saying "if I reveal my companies plans for the future the stock will drop severely," thus having the stock drop severely.

[SendohJin]

Given their unwillingness to let us know what their plans are to keep us from preparing for new plots, a lottery seems unlikely. You can't really prepare for a randomized system like that.

yea, you can. what if you can do a lottery for yourself and your FC. wouldn't an FC mass recruit?

it really depends on how you think the lottery will work.