I've been playing 14 since last summer and only recently jumped into housing... Trying to get a house has been the most UNFUN I've had in a game the 20+ years I've been playing MMOs.

I sent feedback to SE saying so, because what else is there to do (besides breaking ToS)? After spending 18 total hours placard clicking with the old system, I absolutely fumed after watching bots and AFK scripters win house after house. Then, I was gutted to see SE's 75% free company ward decision the day this new lottery system rolled out.

At this point in time, I think we can only hope for the best and keep providing feedback to SE. Personally, I'm of the mind that I pay a sub and should be able to receive housing with everything it comes with, just like other homeowners.

I have a beautifully furnished apartment that I spent 9 days decorating. I have my 2 gardening pots, a crystal bell and retainer bell. I would love a bit more space (a small will do for this lil lala), a yard, and the experience of being part of a neighborhood without the instance factor that comes with apartments. If that is not possible for everyone, I vote for instanced housing for all. I have a lot of opinions on this matter and joined the forums because I don't know what else to do as an active player. We'll see how the lottery goes, but I for one, so far am not impressed and see that there is a ways to go before every player who wants one can own a home.