The Demolition Timers Need to Be Clearer for Peace of Mind

[Rymm]

so, what exactly is this failed demolition timer that I kept hearing? If players are kept subscribed then there isn't a timer, is that correct?

No. Subscription has nothing to do with the demo timer. It is based solely on the last time you entered the house; the yard does not count.

Honestly, most of the hullabaloo around a "bugged" timer seems to stem from people not understanding the convoluted rules pertaining to housing. They misunderstand the rules (like the poster above) and then see posts and threads like this and the one that was floating around the forum a few weeks ago talking about a "bug" and immediately jump to the conclusion that they did nothing wrong and it's somehow the system's fault.

If anything ought to be made clearer, it's the housing rules themselves. Unfortunately, I'm afraid displaying them more prominently in-game will have the same effect as doing so for the demo timer- little to none. You can't force people to pay attention.

[Jojoya]

so, what exactly is this failed demolition timer that I kept hearing? If players are kept subscribed then there isn't a timer, is that correct?

The timer isn't tied to the player subscription. It is tied to the character actually entering the house they own. A tenant entering won't reset the timer. An alt on the same account entering the house won't reset it.

Honestly, most of the hullabaloo around a "bugged" timer seems to stem from people not understanding the convoluted rules pertaining to housing.

How is "enter your house at least once every 45 days or have it demolished" convoluted?

The system really isn't convoluted. Too many just assume that things will work they way they personally envision and don't take the time to learn how it actually works even though the game encourages players to talk to the Resident Caretaker to get the details before making a purchase. That's on the player for not heeding the warning they're given.

Maybe SE should add a quest that unlocks once the player reaches level 50 and the appropriate GC rank that must be completed before they can buy a house. Then again, the quest text will probably get ignored like players usually ignore quest text unless there's some sort of dialog option where the player has to give the correct answer to questions before they can complete the quest.

[Kittypryde]

The timer isn't tied to the player subscription. It is tied to the character actually entering the house they own. A tenant entering won't reset the timer. An alt on the same account entering the house won't reset it.


How is "enter your house at least once every 45 days or have it demolished" convoluted?

The system really isn't convoluted. Too many just assume that things will work they way they personally envision and don't take the time to learn how it actually works even though the game encourages players to talk to the Resident Caretaker to get the details before making a purchase. That's on the player for not heeding the warning they're given.

Maybe SE should add a quest that unlocks once the player reaches level 50 and the appropriate GC rank that must be completed before they can buy a house. Then again, the quest text will probably get ignored like players usually ignore quest text unless there's some sort of dialog option where the player has to give the correct answer to questions before they can complete the quest.

Exactly. Great points. I make it a habit to fully study ANYTHING before I commit to it in game, housing included. You sort of have to treat housing preparation like raid savage preparation. You have to do your research, and perhaps watch videos. Before I got into housing , I researched and read everything I could on Google, and found out about the auto demolish feature, when houses spawned, what different grades were. I even memorized plot #s and location, especially in the months before Shirogane released. If you fail to prepare, then you are planning to fail

[nranola]

Those who don't bother to check the timers at all will of course not be able to make use of this, but those who do will be able to track their demolition timers more effectively. It can only do good to put this in the game.

[Luna-M]

Those who don't bother to check the timers at all will of course not be able to make use of this, but those who do will be able to track their demolition timers more effectively. It can only do good to put this in the game.

It be a QoL for sure but I don't think there is or should be a prioritized QoL.