Yeah, other properties definitely could use a rework. Give each of the more decent properties a property-specific advantage. Castle for example could have bigger vault available than PI vault.
Think of it as a money sink, 1000 wealthiest trying to outbid on a property. Property cannot be sold back to the system, so cash would practically be removed from the game. Having 1 day or 1 week auctions would remove less cash from the wealthiest.
The goal would be to add new properties and incorporate perks into all. Like some of the other players stated, maybe a bigger vault for a castle vs Pi. Adding perks to the cheaper/"lower" properties would drive interest to those. It would encourage members to take their time and develop areas other than just money.
A suggestion I would have is some sort of college housing. A frat house or dorm room for example. Allow these properties to decrease education time by an amount and increase bank interest while there and taking classes.
This would encourage members and assist them in taking classes and saving money.
On this topic: I think the other properties should add something special too. If you live in a property for 24 hours it activates. Island: +10% armor rating Castle: +10% passive def Palace: +25% happy from happy boosting items etc etc Shack: +10% mugging
Something along those lines. Make it a choice instead of just extra happy.
That's my thought exactly, the possibilities are endless you could provide anything from shortened education to increased bank interest. But the process has to start and they have to start exploring the options.
They already did the special properties auctions and it did remove some money from the game. Expect if they did it again it would reach much higher bids this time.
For a game that never ends like Torn, you can endgame most things very quickly; property, items, training methods, factions etc - this should probably change. Make it hard as hell to get the best things. Could even push the entire property market back, reset all islands to ranches, bump the values up eg penthouse is now 15m, palace 200m, a massive ranch with a field airstrip is 500m+, a private island is into the billions
Sometimes games get ruined when users cry for a fix and dev's listen. Look at world of warcraft as an example. Not saying this is the case here, but sometimes I get reluctant to stamp a yay on things such as this. Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it. I'd like to see where they would take it, though. I guess call me indifferent. Sorry for not contributing more
I agree to this one even im new id like it that the house have more in it. Like you got bar but cant use it. Got guards but does not do anything just addition to happiness. Atleast lets make it more detailed. :D
Maybe their should be perks or abilities tied to each building. Shack Perk: moonshiner. Produce alchohol daily Trailer Perk: Driver. Passive boost to driving crimes. Apartment Semi Detatched Detatched Beach Chalet Villa Penthouse Mansion Ranch Palace Castle Perk: Battlements. Gain 25% bonus dexterity. Upgrade: Moat. Gain 25% bonus defense Island
Even if they can't implement a management tool, at least add an icon to indicate which properties are available to rent out again or an icon to indicate which are still being rented out, or give an option to sort them by available / not available
