Housing Timer

[Theodric]

The new system simply isn't fit for purpose. It didn't solve the issue of people reselling plots - they still do as much, only now they charge a higher amount and simply do it through selling leadership of a Free Company that happens to own a house.

When multiple rival MMO's have managed to have a housing system that everybody can access after a certain point in the game it really is troublesome that FFXIV is lagging behind in that regard.

[Gula]

When multiple rival MMO's have managed to have a housing system that everybody can access after a certain point in the game it really is troublesome that FFXIV is lagging behind in that regard.

I absolutely believe XIV has the worst housing system in any mmo ever, just because of the timer. Auction houses and rent are painful, yes. But in other games there's still generally something you can do or have. Sometimes it's even free until you get a house. The neighborhood aspect comes into play very, very far and in between and when people talk about their experiences, I've found it's only 3 people in the sea of literal thousands.

My apartment is in a ward of 90% locked houses. Yes, so much community. I love my neighbors who close off their homes and never talk to me.

[Theodric]

I love my neighbors who close off their homes and never talk to me.

Heh. I had the same issue when I owned a house. I never saw my neighbours. I didn't see them do much in the way of decorating either.

Wildstar had the best housing system that I've ever seen in an MMO. It's a shame it crashed and burned outside of that niche.