New info on housing plots, PVP, squadron changes

[Stormfur]

I didn't see this interview posted here, so I thought I'd share it -- from Reddit / Dual Shockers:

https://www.dualshockers.com/final-f...naoki-yoshida/

[Vivi_Bushido]

Let there be Viera!!!

[LaylaTsarra]

Let there be Viera!!!

Wouldn't surprise me we get them at some point.

[Zfz]

Still no info on what really matters in housing: the way plots are acquired. We know they said they're looking at ways different to the first-come-first-served system, but nothing beyond that. I have a feeling it's either going to be a lottery-based system or an auction-based system.

[Paladinleeds]

The reason we would not choose to implement a system such as this is that it could compromise the stability of the housing areas, which we want to avoid at all costs—your understanding would be appreciated.

Other MMOs can do it just fine. Why not create a new housing area based off new code that would allow it?

[Rinuko]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...-housing-areas

Well I did, but not in this forum section as housing comments in that interview is more interesting overall imo.

[Vivi_Bushido]

Still no info on what really matters in housing: the way plots are acquired. We know they said they're looking at ways different to the first-come-first-served system, but nothing beyond that. I have a feeling it's either going to be a lottery-based system or an auction-based system.

If I had to guess, I'm gonna assume it's going to work something like "If you owned a property in the last X amount of time, you have to wait before you can buy another" that and or, "One house per account between all characters, aside from those that already have multiple homes". Though my thoughts are more towards them discouraging the selling of homes rather than making things fair. The only fair thing they can do is do what I said in conjunction with adding more wards. However let's be realistic. They would have to basically double the number of current wards to please everyone when you take both FC and personal home owners into account. Possibly triple in all honesty.

[Stormfur]

They're keeping a tight lid on it for a reason. I don't think it will be an auction since that would pad the pockets of gil sellers.

I think it will be a system based on your participation in the game. Maybe something based on your character's achievement points? Or your total active playtime? Your level? (i.e. you cannot create and boost an alt JUST to claim a house).

YoshiP seems to be adamant that people not "prepare in advance" so this tells me that simply saving up gil won't matter, and if it's an auction or lottery, there's no way to prepare for that in advance. But you can spend time leveling your character and unlocking different achievements, which WOULD be preparing in advance. I wonder if it's not related to the points system somehow. Redeem your points for a housing plot. If you and another player vie for the same plot, whoever has the most achievement points gets it. /shrug

Of course this would be a slap in the face to people with limited playtime.

[uvuvwevwevweonyetenyevweugwemu]

Other MMOs can do it just fine. Why not create a new housing area based off new code that would allow it?

If I understand the article correctly, they use different servers, interior server and exterior server. Adding a new dynamic housing with new coding only changes the exterior server (the one that provides plots). I guess that explains why we end up outside after logging out inside the house. They would have to change both, I guess that takes time.

[Senn]

Hoping we get viera as a playable race.
I'm glad they're going to add more wards as well.
Looking forward to more info.