Housing Woes

[Aldotsk]

Despite that people saying that "fans asked for it", I surely didnt ask for random rng hidden based timer to have people fight over it.

It's very important and sad to know how a minor content of the game is more stressful than the main content of the game.

[Jojoya]

As Numenor says, don't wait for a specific plot to open. Buy whatever is available. That way you can relocate when something you like better appears.

If you're on the high pop realms where getting any property can be difficult, relocation doesn't change the number of plots available since that player's old plot now goes up on the market. With the way the timer system works, it might actually be available for purchase before the one you were camping would have been available. Just chat up the old owner and find out what plot they used to own.

Despite that people saying that "fans asked for it", I surely didnt ask for random rng hidden based timer to have people fight over it.

It's very important and sad to know how a minor content of the game is more stressful than the main content of the game.

You might not have, but many players did ask for the timer to hinder the resellers.

Unfortunately it's far less effective than it might have been because of relocation.

[Aldotsk]

As Numenor says, don't wait for a specific plot to open. Buy whatever is available. That way you can relocate when something you like better appears.

If you're on the high pop realms where getting any property can be difficult, relocation doesn't change the number of plots available since that player's old plot now goes up on the market. With the way the timer system works, it might actually be available for purchase before the one you were camping would have been available. Just chat up the old owner and find out what plot they used to own.


You might not have, but many players did ask for the timer to hinder the resellers.

Unfortunately it's far less effective than it might have been because of relocation.

Right. Let's all wait for 12-24 hours not going to work or focus on real life to fight over a plot. Sure.

Honestly, most people think this system and Square Enix is doing fine because they either own a plot that they want or just don't care to have housing and want new contents instead of fixing minor contents. That applies to PVP too.

[Jojoya]

Right. Let's all wait for 12-24 hours not going to work or focus on real life to fight over a plot. Sure.

Honestly, most people think this system and Square Enix is doing fine because they either own a plot that they want or just don't care to have housing and want new contents instead of fixing minor contents. That applies to PVP too.

I don't think most people believe the system is "doing fine". I think they believe the system is an improvement over what it was before.

Without the timer, that house likely would have been snatched up by a reseller the moment it became available and then people would have to checking reddit to see who's willing to relinquish their property for tens if not hundreds of millions of gil. At least this way it has a chance of making it into the hands of someone who's actually going to use the house and not just flip it for profit.

You want a house? We've got over 600 available on Coeurl right now. There were a dozen mediums available when I did my census last week, including a couple that had bottomed out on price. You don't have to spend 12-24 hours of your life fighting to get a house. You just have to be where they are available in the first place. Somewhat like real life - you want to own a house instead of rent or you want a real job instead of unstable part time work? You move to where the houses and jobs are available.

You are the architect of your own misery when you will not do what is necessary to get what you want.

[Ilyrian]

You are the architect of your own misery

That is a lovely turn of phrase. I'm going to have find a way to get that into a sentence tomorrow.

[Numenor1379]

Right. Let's all wait for 12-24 hours not going to work or focus on real life to fight over a plot. Sure.

Honestly, most people think this system and Square Enix is doing fine because they either own a plot that they want or just don't care to have housing and want new contents instead of fixing minor contents. That applies to PVP too.

That isn't what we are saying. Getting the house you want takes either great luck, time or a combination of both. However, getting into housing by buying ANY plot you find gives you a large bump when it comes to getting the plot you really want.

So what you do is this:

- Buy a small plot anywhere just so you are on the housing ladder.
- Watch the wards of the plot you really want a few times per day or so. This is where patience comes in. Use your current house to buy furnishings or as a starter base, or don't use it at all. Just have it.
- When the plot you want opens immediately travel to it and relocate. This is the reason you bought the other house, because you completely bypass the timer via Relocation.

Can you still get screwed? Yep.
Will it take time? Absolutely.

But it is lightyears better than trying to camp a spot and hope for hours. It took me two months before a spot opened at LB 29/59 for me, but I moved there instantly when it did.

Get your foot on the ladder. That is the important first step.

[MeriAngel]

I wish they gave more money back to those who want to give up home so as to make more available. I know many who dont want to be part of the seller problem - but really want some money back and to transfer to a small (which is what I want) will loose me over 10mil.
I know it is a money sink- but it shouldn't be this much of a ding.