Player Housing
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RuneScape Adds the Much-Anticipated Housing Update
Jagex has released a major player-owned housing update for RuneScape, completely rebuilding the system and overhauling the Construction skill up to level 120. The update introduces over 650 decorative items, flexible room layouts, free furniture placement, and a new Homestead system allowing players to share houses with up to five others. New features also include achievement and collection displays, music integration, and environmental controls.
RuneScape launches major Player-Owned Housing overhaul as part of its bigger 25-year feature revamps
Jagex has launched a significant overhaul of the player housing system in RuneScape, introducing extensive customization options, new furniture, and social features for up to five players. This update is part of the game's larger 25th-anniversary revamps, which also include raising the Construction skill cap to 120 and adding a new furniture crafting system.
Runescape housing update has you shacking up in a Homestead with friends, and brings back house parties
Runescape has released its 'From The Ground Up' update, overhauling the player-owned housing system as part of its 25th anniversary. The update introduces extensive customization options, a new furniture crafting system with construction leveled to 120, and the ability for up to five players to join Homesteads and build communities together. Players can also host house parties with unrestricted visitor numbers and display collected items.
RuneScape overhauls player housing July 13, adds new league in August and next quest in September
Jagex has announced significant upcoming updates for RuneScape, beginning with a major overhaul of player housing on July 13th, featuring unprecedented customization. August will introduce Leagues II: Equilibrium, offering new mechanics and free-to-play access, followed by the second part of the Havenhythe questline in September. The game will also see API and plugin support added in October.
World of Warcraft patch 12.1 finally lets you put Pepe in your house
World of Warcraft patch 12.1 introduces the ability for players to place the popular Pepe cosmetic item in their player housing. This update allows Pepe to perch in designated areas within player homes or accompany players with a buff. The 'Mechanically Indistinguishable Pepe' item can be purchased with Community Coupons.
World of Warcraft patch 12.1 finally lets you put Pepe in your house
World of Warcraft patch 12.1 will allow players to place the popular Pepe cosmetic item in their player housing. Players can purchase the 'Mechanically Indistinguishable Pepe' for Community Coupons from new vendors. This update also allows Pepe to perch on the player's head, providing a buff for an hour.
Rust's Common Ground update adds terrifyingly realistic apartment and shop renting, forcing you to feed capricious landlords daily scrap
Rust's new Common Ground update introduces rentable apartments and shops, adding a layer of survival simulation where players must pay daily rent in scrap to landlords. Failure to pay results in eviction and seizure of possessions. The update also includes features like player-driven shop takeovers and a new clan system, alongside a limited raid window for Softcore mode.
Rust's Common Ground update lets you set up clans, a shop, or kick back in your apartment
The 'Common Ground' update for Rust introduces a new Clan system, rentable apartments at the Apartment Complex monument, and player-run shops. The update also includes progression changes for Softcore mode, such as adjusted raid times and resource multipliers, alongside updated player animations and new base wallpapers.
World of Warcraft patch 12.1 tackles bug fixes and housing decor costs, as Blizzard focuses on delivering a "polished experience"
Blizzard Entertainment is addressing numerous bugs and quality-of-life issues in World of Warcraft with upcoming patch 12.1, following a rocky launch for its latest expansion. Game Director Ion Hazzikostas discussed the challenges of maintaining a 20-year-old game and detailed improvements to player housing decor costs and profession resets. The patch aims to provide a more polished experience for players.
Crimson Desert Patch 1.12.00 Brings Major Housing Expansion | Invision Game Community
Crimson Desert's Patch 1.12.00 introduces significant expansions to player housing, adding new customization features and craftable items. The update also refines combat flow with new chain attacks and improved skills, alongside numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.
Where Winds Meet is adding village growth, pets, and a thieving goose on June 25
Where Winds Meet is releasing a major update on June 25th titled "Companions Make Home," introducing player housing and village management features. Players can restore their homesteads, recruit villagers, farm, and trade. The update also adds pets, starting with cats and a goose, which will develop bonds with players and unlock new interactions. Additional content includes a challenge tower, a PvPvE mode, and new minigames throughout July.
World of Warcraft housing expert recreates The Burning Crusade's iconic login screen on their in-game PC
A World of Warcraft player has recreated the iconic login screen for The Burning Crusade expansion within the game's new player housing system. The detailed recreation features a miniature PC setup, including a monitor displaying the login screen, a tower, keyboard, and desk lamp, all crafted using in-game items.
Final Fantasy 14 player harnesses the power of furniture slots to make their in-game house look like Pragmata
A Final Fantasy XIV player has recreated the aesthetic of Capcom's upcoming game Pragmata within the MMO's player housing system. Using in-game furniture and an increased placement limit, the player designed a sci-fi environment reminiscent of Pragmata's visuals. The creation also features players in cosplay as characters from the game.
World of Warcraft injects major housing love into its next patch while BlizzCon shares more details
World of Warcraft's upcoming Patch 12.0.7, titled Revelations, will significantly enhance player housing with increased decor budgets, outdoor lighting, new vendor items, and dyeable rugs. Blizzard Entertainment also announced that voice actor Darin De Paul will host the BlizzCon community night, featuring cosplay, art, and short films. Details regarding the Mythic Dungeon International season were also shared.
Star Wars Galaxies rogue server SWG Legends just overhauled its housing tools for Star Wars Day
The rogue server SWG Legends for Star Wars Galaxies has released a significant update for its housing tools, coinciding with Star Wars Day. The new decoration mode gizmo offers free-movement, rotation, and snapping capabilities, greatly improving the user experience for players customizing their in-game houses. The patch also includes new systems for bounty hunting, guilds, and various bug fixes.
Issues and Activism
World of Warcraft has introduced its most expensive player housing microtransactions to date. This move has sparked discussion and criticism regarding the monetization practices within the game.
A treehouse bundle in WoW costs a whopping $75, and while I know exactly who Blizzard's made it for, that…
The article discusses the high cost of microtransactions for player housing in World of Warcraft, specifically a $75 treehouse bundle. While acknowledging that some decor is available through gameplay, the author questions the pricing strategy for cosmetic items, suggesting it may alienate average players.
Star Wars Galaxies Legends is launching a new decoration mode tool for May the Fourth
Star Wars Galaxies Legends is launching a significant update for the May the Fourth weekend, introducing a new decoration mode for player housing with enhanced free-cam controls. The update also includes features like a galactic blacklist system for player bounties, intra-guild PvP for space and ground combat, new PvE dailies for Bespin and Mustafar, and various quality-of-life improvements.
Lord of the Rings Online now lets you follow in Bilbo's hairy footsteps by buying up property and retiring to an iconic city
Lord of the Rings Online has introduced player housing in Rivendell, allowing players to purchase virtual properties in the iconic elven city. This feature coincides with the game's 19th anniversary and also includes new missions at the Prancing Pony with limited-time rewards.
Final Fantasy 14's patch notes sneak-peek is Square Enix's classic formula of exciting quality-of-life changes…
Square Enix has provided a sneak peek at the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5, highlighting significant quality-of-life improvements. Key changes include increased furniture limits for player housing and a consolidation of dyes to reduce inventory clutter. The patch also introduces new features like cross-character hotbar sharing and adjustments to PvP modes.
