Could be a redundant question that I'm not aware of, but here goes.

I've seen many empty, to my knowledge, buildings scattered around Lower, and probably some in Upper. So, I was wondering if it would be possible for PCs to actually purchase and own an actual home? I believe I've seen some manors or something in the past (I haven't really got the chance to stay on top of things lately and rather or not they were DM owned I do not know) and I think it would be pretty cool if PCs (that could afford it) could purchase actual homes, as limited as they are. Of course they would be quite pricey, but I say if a person actually succeeds in wealth, so be it.

The ability to invite PCs to a home for gatherings, meetings, parties, weddings, plots, and other "events" that could take place in one's private quarters would be pretty entertaining.

Vacant buildings in Upper are no doubt owned by the Council or whoever, and characters would have to seek out the appropriate group in able to purchase or rent the building to live in; demonstrating the character's wealth and power.

But, in Lower, there is no real government (or is there now?) and perhaps vacant buildings could be fought over somehow. Those places should be broken into and claimed by thugs, gangs, or just badass characters that can back their actions up. Either way, the resident of a building could be challenged by another party or character and forced to battle for his/her "property". Supervised by DM(s), the battle can be started by a verbal or written threat/challenge, or just a simple invasion by the opposing attackers/invaders. The owner of the building will have to be presently IG to defend his/her home. Occasionally, DMs could chose to just send average NPC thugs to invade and pester the owner(s) of the home, nothing overly challenging or impossible, but can be maybe xp rewarding if successful at fending off the attackers.

Furnishing could be purchased as well, local or imported.

I think this would encourage personal expansion, territorial disputes and violence, cooperative partnerships, and perhaps just a better place to stay. :)

Anyways, if the idea has floated through before, once again, drop your 2 cents and stroll along.

-Dreh-

We have something like this already in place.

https://efupw.com/efu1-forum/topic/13/13622/earning-faction-hqs-real-estate-in-efu/index.html

So its possible now. If you have a really good idea, and there is no property being advertised by the DM crew or other PCs, I'm sure you're welcome to send in an application explaining why whatever particular idea you have would be a good addition to the server etc..

Cheers. :D

Ebok got here before me, so I'll just agree.

Most of what you suggested is one way or another already happening IG.

It's a good suggestion though, hence why it's sort of in use.

Getting a place would be cool. There are a number of places that it would be good to make.

I can think of a few in lower, and maybe one or two in Upper.

The best way to keep and earn in my experience is to get others involved with your awesome idea. Self-interested groups can be very fun, but are not as much fun for other people. For some groups, getting others involved is easy because it's more fun for that group- merchants for example. Some groups have more difficulty with this because of their nature- Cyricist factions for example. But just because you're a secret group doesn't mean you should just hide from everyone. Bother everyone, spread chaos (or good will, if you float that way) and tyranny and then run back to your dastardly apartment headquarters! Those thugs coming to attack your home- wouldn't it be cooler if they were PCs?

All that being said, I think having a place of your own (well, with others) is an extremely rewarding experience. You can build and improve, fortify, etc.. Keep talking with the DMs- maybe the sofa pattern you wanted is only made by the finest spinners in Traensyr so to get it you're going to have to hire a boatgnome and a number of Sancturian adventurers to go get it for ya. Or even better, you require the heart of an ogre chieftain for a special ceremony for Asmodius. Send off some tough folks on the Blue Foot Ogre quest! No DM required, same sort of involvement.

I'm rambling. I'm done now. :)