Thread: Tips on getting your first house or getting a relocation in 5.35

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Rehearse the login process (character selection, etc.. etc..) If you're on controller, memorize and practice the moves. If you're on PC use post-its, tape, etc.. to mark where to click on your screen. A second of wasted time here can send you back pretty far in the queue. Use this to practice your teleports too. Every second counts.

Make sure you change your configuration to hide special effects and otherwise reduce graphics to avoid lag in potential crowds.

For running to your plot, level and make use of certain classes and class swaps. Ranged physical can peleton, NIN can Shukuchi, DRG can Elusive Jump. Use and practice these. Sounds like overkill? This can go faster than teleporting to your plot and waiting for the load depending on your desired plot. Many players do this, don't lose out to them (especially for medium/large).

Importantly, get some friends or fellow hunters together to keep an eye on the availabilities across wards. If you get in late because of a disconnect or other issue you can have someone guide you. There's very likely going to be a rogue small available somewhere.

Lastly, patch downloads can take up to 3h on these kinds of patches, if not 4. There are usually a lot of disconnects and issues. Make sure you start long before the servers become available again.

IF YOU FAIL despite all of that. Keep in mind that this will be prime time to house hunt the old-school way. A lot of people will relocate and a lot of new plots will be available in the other wards. If you plan for this you should encounter less resistance than usual, it is likely that you will encounter fewer people camping per plot so don't lose hope and keep pushing.