why did SE restrict FC house purchases to FC's with four people

[KaivaC]

You obviously don't understand housing projects for one. They do not need to be FC members anyone can do it as long as it's a party of 4 and in workshop, for exploration mission needs to be min 2 in party. First off one man FC you get more space, more garden usage, FC buffs, gathering from airship and submarines, I own a large FC so lets see 4 airships ( yes maxed out ) gathering for me, 3 gardens so 24 planting plots, submarine hmmm yeah it really has no value to us single players >.>. If FC were actually interested in helping their members their really would not be any reason for solo FC. Not our fault if we think outside the box.

Point on the housing projects.

Not so much on the other stuff. Never said anything about value to single players. My comments centered on the OP's suggestion that a solo-person FC should be able to gain the full benefits as a ready to go FC. Also, that's a huge generalization of FCs...there are plenty of FCs out there who do take the time to help their members.

[ManuelBravo]

Point on the housing projects.

Not so much on the other stuff. Never said anything about value to single players. My comments centered on the OP's suggestion that a solo-person FC should be able to gain the full benefits as a ready to go FC. Also, that's a huge generalization of FCs...there are plenty of FCs out there who do take the time to help their members.

Yeah I was adding that to my statement in terms of some Decent FC's. However it varies by server Balmung -.- enough said. When I started I went through 12 FC's each worse than the last, Promises to help to recruit, untill I said EF it. Most made fun of me when I let them know I was leaving....now my only condolence for that is that my FC is way more profitable than theirs. In fact people who don't have an FC I actually let them use it or rent out airships and gardens for them to use until they find a place of their own or want to leave. If they ask for help I help ( and keep in mind I'm a SOLO FC ) All I ask is for no Drama. Funny how people can accomplish many things solo and help more than those who have many members and still are placed as last in their priorities.