Why can't we all have housing? does SE have to skimp on servers that much?

[TestSubject09]

I find it kind of baffling the way they are handling housing.... or why its taking so long. When the other MMOs that implement housing do not force such limitations on the players....

Rift - probably the best housing system pre-wildstar has no such server limitations.... and is incredibly complex.

I keep using WildStar as a benchmark, not because its new, but because they are the only devs since WoW that have managed to do everything on release. But their housing is MASSIVE..... anyone can unlock it at level 14.... without spending millions.

Final Fantasy: A grind reborn ... spend millions on a small plot of land, with what is essentially very limited functionality? not even that fun.... can't make jump puzzles, no interesting buffs or mechanics... just... purely... aesthetic. (well ok a mail box, traning dummy ect)...

What is their reasoning behind this? don't say costs... this game is putting them in the green alone.

[Youmadesca]

The game was RE-released about 1-2 years early. Give them some time.

On another note, if the only thing that bother you in a MMO is housing, then i dont even.

[Gelesto]

can't make jump puzzles

Our FC has Positioned Garden Furniture to be able to jump your way to the roof

it is what you make it

[stanrir]

ok just saying, I'm in a two person FC and I managed to get a small house they aren't really that expensive

[ThinkPInk]

ok just saying, I'm in a two person FC and I managed to get a small house they aren't really that expensive

But why is it taking so long to simply add additional wards? I agree with the OP it's ridiculous how they have went about housing.

[ReiszRie]

But why is it taking so long to simply add additional wards? I agree with the OP it's ridiculous how they have went about housing.

I'm not sure if adding wards are a necessity right now, not all plots are filled even on Tonberry, an ultra populated server.

Increasing the relevance of FC housing and what it can offer seems to be more important than simply adding new wards.

[ThinkPInk]

I'm not sure if adding wards are a necessity right now, not all plots are filled even on Tonberry, an ultra populated server.

Increasing the relevance of FC housing and what it can offer seems to be more important than simply adding new wards.

That is the case on your server but not all servers are like yours with available plots. I'm on Balmung NA LEGACY and we have about 2 small plots left in Ul'dah. Every other plot is gone on my server. In the future please speak for yourself or your server alone especially if you don't know the condition of other peoples servers. I think it's only fair to allow those who have not purchased land the opportunity to do so. Adding additional wards should take priority over adding features to housing until more of the playerbase is allowed to experience this feature.

[ReiszRie]

That is the case on your server but not all servers are like yours with available plots. I'm on Balmung NA LEGACY and we have about 2 small plots left in Ul'dah. Every other plot is gone on my server. In the future please speak for yourself or your server alone especially if you don't know the condition of other peoples servers. I think it's only fair to allow those who have not purchased land the opportunity to do so. Adding additional wards should take priority over adding features to housing until more of the playerbase is allowed to experience this feature.

with 2.3, defunct FC housing will also be removed, potentially opening up more plots.

I did mention that i'm "not sure" and I specifically mentioned Tonberry. Are you certain that on Balmung all plots are taken, including M & L sized plots?

[ReiszRie]

I find it kind of baffling the way they are handling housing.... or why its taking so long. When the other MMOs that implement housing do not force such limitations on the players....

Rift - probably the best housing system pre-wildstar has no such server limitations.... and is incredibly complex.

I keep using WildStar as a benchmark, not because its new, but because they are the only devs since WoW that have managed to do everything on release. But their housing is MASSIVE..... anyone can unlock it at level 14.... without spending millions.

Final Fantasy: A grind reborn ... spend millions on a small plot of land, with what is essentially very limited functionality? not even that fun.... can't make jump puzzles, no interesting buffs or mechanics... just... purely... aesthetic. (well ok a mail box, traning dummy ect)...

What is their reasoning behind this? don't say costs... this game is putting them in the green alone.

when everyone is given a housing, it will also reduce the value of having a housing.

I like the current system where not everyone is simply given a housing and that its something to work towards.

[Seif]

when everyone is given a housing, it will also reduce the value of having a housing.

I like the current system where not everyone is simply given a housing and that its something to work towards.

While I wouldn't want it just to be handed to everyone I don't see that's the main issue here.
I want personal housing as much as the next guy but they really should have some gameplay systems tied to it.
I'm not expecting XI levels of depth where every bucket has on-field effects but something. Housing needs to be a fun thing in itself and right now it's basically a VERY expensive glamour to the inn-room?

Give us reasons to want it and tie it with the core gameplay.