Plots vs. Prebuilts: Which Do Players Prefer?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by bugbearz, Oct 30, 2014.

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Plots Vs.Prebuilts

Poll closed Nov 6, 2014.
  1. Plots

    31.8%
  2. Prebuilts

    31.8%
  3. Do both

    36.4%
  1. bugbearz

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    I got a town a few days ago and decided "Hey, I should make it medieval and cool!" So I made my house, then 2 more and am working on a larger one, then I read in trade someone ask for a plot. And then someone advertised having plots for sale. Now I'm wondering: Plots or prebuilts?

    Or maybe I should do both and divide the two areas by a castle-like wall?

    Maybe. But I want the opinions from the players themselves. So what do you think?
     
  2. steveshizzle

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    Put like five or six prebuilts around the town hall at the very center of the town and then separate that area from the plot area of the town like a cast-system.
     
  3. Mission001

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    Im more of a plt person when buying but i like to know what kinda theme the town is going on so that i can put my own touch or creativity into a build :p
     
  4. goblizz

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    I use both, generally it opens up to the non-creative audience :p

    I kid though. I like both because plots can add a sense of style, while prebuilts add uniformity. A little of each is a good balance and makes a good town. This style helped my town reach about 25 active players at a time.

    Prebuilts are also good for the "older" crowd, and people who just want a home to have it. For example, I am not that creative, so I bought a nice prebuilt in Apollo. Why? Because it was nice and is a good recreational home for me.

    Whatever you think suits you best, use. But I recommend both.
     
  5. Jess_T_Jericho

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    If you are going to use per builds make them nice and cheep if not stick with plots
     
  6. voiD_yO

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    pre-builts = money

    i like money
     
    #6 voiD_yO, Oct 31, 2014
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  7. iAmVast

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    Prebuilts are good for themed towns but if you want a bell tower then a flappy bird right next to each other go for it!
     
  8. AgentHare

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    I personally would dislike plots because people just make them into large farms
     
  9. Zeurals

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    I prefer prebuilds. It keeps the town uniform and keeps it on theme. Some players build cobble homes and giant statues, something I dont like.
     
  10. imtheking444

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    I prefer to use both; giving the buyer the choice.


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  11. jmichael214

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    I do a little bit of both in Lancaster. What has surprised me is that pre-built houses haven't sold very well, but much more expensive pre-built condos in skyscrapers have. Maybe that's just the circumstances in my town.