Private property/saved posts
Private Property at Ebon Gate 2009
Topic: Ebon Gate
Message #: 17633
Author: GS4-KAIKALA
Date: 9/5/2009 4:07:36 AM
Subject: Private Property Info (General)
Hey folks
In order to clarify some info regarding questions already emailed to me about these...
As may already be obvious, several private properties will be auctioned off in the auction section of EG:
- 3-4 brand new properties that are being designed by some of our very creative GMs and will be located in various parts of Elanthia;
- A new breed of property that will just "move" you to happy heights of joy because it's kinda nifty. There will be a hefty minimum bid on this;
- Prime: Manor Olea (aka Island Oasis), located on Teras, will be auctioned off as custom re-design.;
- Plat: vacant property (never released to Plat before) located in Solhaven, will be auctioned off as a custom re-design.
We'll have more exact details for you on all of the properties (locations, whether any others have minimum bids, etc.) as we get further along.
The question of 'if I already own a property, can I own a second property, even if it's with another character?' has already come up. The answer is: No, you cannot -- private properties are limited to one property per player. If you own another property and you want to own one of the new ones, you may certainly bid on those going out during the auction, but if you win, you will automatically forfeit ownership of your current property (you will not get a choice -- this is automatic -- since you'll have taken the chance of winning away from someone else.) Hopefully that clarifies that for my current property owners who have been inquiring!
~Kaikala
One private property per account, not player
Topic: Policy Discussions
Message #: 1524
Author: GS4-KAIKALA
Date: 8/23/2010 7:16:50 PM
Subject: Re: Private Property Info (General)
After some review and discussion, the policy regarding how private properties are owned was approved for a minor (but major) update.
Going forward, private property ownership is limited to one property per account, where properties are dually tied to both the character AND the account that originally received the property.
This replaces the old policy, which stated that ownership was limited to one property per player. This retains the part of the original policy that is meant to include an inability to transfer properties between characters and accounts.
The change was made for several reasons, but it comes down to several key points, one being that each account should be entitled to equal access, and another being that the number of properties "out there" is significantly higher than it was a few years ago (almost double the number.)
If you have any questions or concerns about this update, please post them to the forum in the original post category. If you are more comfortable speaking with me directly, you are welcome to contact my play.net address.
~Kaikala
Topic: Ebon Gate
Message #: 17650
Author: GS4-KAIKALA
Date: 9/5/2009 2:58:54 PM
Subject: Re: Private Property Info (General)
> Questions regarding will the one-per-person policy be changed to one-per-account.
No, this policy will not be changed. I believe it's actually the only hard-lined 'item' that we have in game that falls under this policy, and there's no overwhelming reason to change it -- one property per player should be more than enough in order to actually be able to spread these out a little. We're pretty good about allowing multi-accounters fair access with all of their accounts to events and items -- this particular exception, however, will be maintaining its status.
~Kaikala
No trading private properties between property owners
Topic: Ebon Gate
Message #: 17654
Author: GS4-KAIKALA
Date: 9/5/2009 3:07:21 PM
Subject: Re: Private Property Info (General)
>>Can private properties be "traded" between owners. such as I have a home in zul, another player has a home in solhaven. they go hey, i would look to trade, could this be set up, so each owner could swap ownerships?
Nope! Your property is your property and is not transferable (or able to be sold) to another player. Those folks who win their properties during the EG auction will not be able to trade their win for other people's wins -- you win it, you bought it -- so keep that in mind when bidding.
You can always allow folks access to your home by giving them a key, but that definitely doesn't equate to giving them ownership responsibilities.
~Kaikala
FOLKS FLOCK FOR FEEDER FRENZY, GREAT GIFTBOXES GRANTED!
Topic: General Promotions
Message #: 428
Author: GS4-KAIKALA
Date: 3/25/2010 4:20:59 PM
Subject: Re: FOLKS FLOCK FOR FEEDER FRENZY, GREAT GIFTBOXES GRANTED!
I should probably mention for you feeder frenzy people...
Two private property "items" that are redeemable for two specific existing private properties were put in the feeders this month specifically as a ramp-up to this event. One has already been found in Prime. This means there's one more in Prime. Happy treasure-finding!
(There are, of course, also two in Plat. Given that your rate isn't all crazy right now, it may be awhile until ya'll get to it... but it's there!)
~Kaikala