Housing System & Development Suggestions

[Novirae]

Many of us here love housing. It can encourage so many things, including social engagement, creativity, crafting, and can foster a sense of local community within the wards.

For those trying to obtain a plot, the current system can induce stress, anxiety, pressure and toxicity between players, though in my experience, the community has stayed respectful and kind towards those who do succeed in obtaining a plot, though how long this remains is uncertain.

The land acquisition system is incredibly punishing, especially for first time buyers. I understand the reasons why these measures were implemented but I would like to highlight both the negatives alongside some suggestions to positively improve the housing system in a plea for considered overhaul.

These are of course my own thoughts but it is my hope that at least some may be considered as the game continues to develop.

Please keep in mind that I do love this game and the community very much, I just feel there is so much room for improvement on this particular system that I have seen cause so much needless stress to myself and others. I apologise for the length of this post and if any of this has been repeated before in previous threads.


The current system:

• Currently a character can possess one plot of land, one apartment, one fc room and acquire FC plot.
• Personal plots require entry once every 45 days, otherwise demolished.
• FC plots require entry once every 45 days, otherwise demolished.

Free Companies rely heavily on housing features - pretty much all FC specific content is bound by furnitures (aetherwheels) and workshop, including air ship and submarine (which is housing only).

Plot Availability

When a plot becomes available it will unlock within a random time frame of 20+ hours. Anyone who already owns a plot can relocate instantly.

A player stands by a sign for any time between 1-20+ hours clicking furiously on a placard that may unlock at any time for purchase. The player can invest any amount of those hours and have any efforts negated instantly. Should for any reason a player be unable to purchase a plot (say, has items on a housing vendor from demolition) there is no prior warning and will only become apparent once the plot is available and will block said player from purchase.

Continued..