Hey fellow Eorzeans,

I've been giving a lot of thought to the housing situation in FFXIV, particularly how it affects solo players and newcomers. It's clear that there are problems with accessibility and fair distribution, and I'd like to propose a solution that could help alleviate some of these issues.

One of the main problems with the current housing system is that it can be dominated by rich players who purchase small plots with free companies solely to utilize features like submarines. This makes it incredibly difficult for solo players and newcomers to secure small houses. Furthermore, houses have become an investment for some players who use them to generate gil, and on some servers like Spriggan, we've even seen individuals owning entire wards with just one character. This level of control and monopolization shouldn't be allowed.

My suggestion is to move the Company Workshop into an instance-based housing system, much like the Island Sanctuary. By doing so, we can level the playing field for everyone, irrespective of whether they are part of a free company or not. In this instance-based housing system, players could enjoy the benefits of having their own housing without the need for a free company.

Here are some of the potential benefits of this change:

Accessibility: With instance-based housing, solo players and newcomers would have a fair chance to secure small houses. This would help alleviate the problem of wealthy individuals monopolizing small plots.

More Options: The instance-based system could offer increased item capacity, more garden slots, and other amenities to provide players with a richer housing experience.

Improved Experience: This change could lead to a more enjoyable and equitable housing system for all players.

I believe that this proposal would be a step in the right direction towards making housing in FFXIV more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. It would also promote a more inclusive and community-oriented environment in the game. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback on this idea. Do you think it's a viable solution, or do you have other suggestions to address the housing and company workshop problems in FFXIV? Let's discuss this further and work together to improve the game we all love.