Dear Devs: PLEASE give us an in-depth breakdown how Ishgard's "lottery" system works!

[Terin]

True, 6.1 is no doubt a WAYS off, but considering how stressful the whole "buying a house AT ALL" process is in FFXIV, the more heads-up we can get, the better, imo.

Like I said, I just really hope I can either get the plot I want, or get a plot in the same instance (ward and sub) as my dad. I can't even imagine how stoked I would be if both, but hey; we're both working up a bunch of gil, in hopes it gives us SOME chance at it!

[LianaThorne]

True, 6.1 is no doubt a WAYS off, but considering how stressful the whole "buying a house AT ALL" process is in FFXIV, the more heads-up we can get, the better, imo.

Like I said, I just really hope I can either get the plot I want, or get a plot in the same instance (ward and sub) as my dad. I can't even imagine how stoked I would be if both, but hey; we're both working up a bunch of gil, in hopes it gives us SOME chance at it!

Better off being there at launch and running to placards than relying on lottery if you're dead set on getting certain plots. Better odds at least. Unless you both have tanks of PCs though I wouldn't shoot higher than grabbing mediums, the bots and FCs will be charging/relocating to the larges first and you'll literally need a miracle to get one. Lottery you'll just be relying on RNG and she can be a cruel lady (i.e. you both end up with nothing or one of you gets one while the other doesn't). Shoot low with placard running and relocate out after the flood calms down and the black market people put theirs up for sale.

Keep in mind, all that this process is doing is removing camping from the equation. It's most likely not going to shorten the time you have to wait because they try to let plots be available for all types of players (no lifers and people who pop on for an hour after work). I would not be surprised if it stayed the same length of time or increased.That's why the hidden timer even exists right now and usually lasts around 10-12 hours. They're just expecting people to put their name in and go about their day and not worry about the plot.

I would absolutely not put stake in them doing a general "ticket" where you win and can pick any plot you want. Like, just don't. LOL. That would just add more problems to the whole thing with people sniping plots from others just out of spite.