Quote Originally Posted by PennyStormfire View Post
I am so tired of hearing all of the apologists for this insanity. We have all heard ad-nauseum what the rational for having the timer is. Regardless of how many reasons SE gives for this idea it is still a completely unnecessary and cruel mechanic. There is a very simple solution to this which satisfies all of the issues placed forward as reasons for using this timer. Create a lottery, plot goes up people come to plot select "purchase" and they are placed into a pool to be drawn at a time CLEARLY STATED on the prompt, when the drawing happens the player is sent an in-game message or flag and they have 5 minutes to respond with their payment. If 5 minutes passes another name is drawn. Simple and to the point. All of the appropriate checks can be made prior to being allowed into the pool.
And that would probably create many opportunities for people to get harassed after winning it, as I don't imagine that'd go well for the winner after getting the house... especially if you have a legitimate FC vying for the property.