Is the new housing notice saying you can keep your money and get the house?

[Gaspodia]

I read this a little differently; that they were trying to say that continuing with the purchase of a house you had received a refund for was voluntary, and paying the NPC would allow you to return that refund so you could complete the purchase if you still wanted to - but you didn't have to complete the purchase.

[Shibi]

I read this a little differently; that they were trying to say that continuing with the purchase of a house you had received a refund for was voluntary, and paying the NPC would allow you to return that refund so you could complete the purchase if you still wanted to - but you didn't have to complete the purchase.

NPC isn't there until 6.2, quite a few months off, and anyone who doesn't claim the house before the 27th/26th loses the willy-wonka ticket.

[EaraGrace]

Wait, I’m sorry are we now complaining that Square is being too accommodating to those impacted by the bug.

What is wrong with these forums…

[Gaspodia]

NPC isn't there until 6.2, quite a few months off, and anyone who doesn't claim the house before the 27th/26th loses the willy-wonka ticket.

Oh goodness, that changes the context quite a bit!

[sagacious]

affects OCE quite heavily.

But you know.. 4 months of no housing and i get my large for free?

I think thats fair compensation.

That's how I feel fair compensation for time lost ... "time is money"

[Lieri]

For all the talks about people being egoistical and wont deposit the money back, I can still see there will be people who do that. Somewhere in Eorzea a cute lalafell had taken their refund, feels bad about it and decides to return the money. Not the full amount as they have bought stuffs with it but returns all they have left minus consumables money. Be like cute lalafell.

[KariTheFox]

I'm a little confused. I see the value in the intended gold sink for the game economy, but what possible incentive would somehow have to donate thier refund if they ended up getting a house anyway? I think you gotta offer the players something or they just won't bother.

I think even something as simple as exclusive title like "Generous Donator" would be enough for people, though. (I think mounts or pets would be a bad idea, since people get really irate about pets or mounts that are super exclusive and impossible to ever get.)

[EnnCee]

the npc will collect your bid money and grant you the house; if you don't repay the gil, you won't get the house. I think the patch number needs to be corrected. I'm hoping that number is 6.1.2 instead of 6.2.

[Skivvy]

Can you imagine the outrage that is going to happen if this is a giant misunderstanding and people won't be getting free houses?

My popcorn is on standby. :x

[Maxilor]

Wait, I’m sorry are we now complaining that Square is being too accommodating to those impacted by the bug.

What is wrong with these forums…

It's pure and simple jealousy.

"Why yes, I do consider the free housing as compensation for the lottery bug and will accept it and move on. How could you tell?"