HOUSING GUIDE
"A house is not merely shelter, but a fortress of security and expression"
In the Renaissance era of Britannia, house ownership represents the pinnacle of achievement. Managing your property requires mastering the house sign menu, security settings, and essential commands to protect your investment and belongings.
The House Sign & Menu
Accessing the Menu
Double-click your house sign to open the comprehensive management menu. This is your control center for all house-related functions.
Sign Information
- • Owner Name: Current property owner
- • House Name: Customizable property name
- • Date Built: Original placement date
- • Refresh Status: Days until decay
- • Access Level: Public or Private
House Sign Menu Options
🏠 Ownership
Transfer house, view owner info
🔑 Access List
Manage co-owners and friends
🚫 Ban List
Manage banned players
📦 Storage
View storage limits and usage
🎨 Customize
Rename house, change sign
💥 Demolish
Destroy house (with confirmation)
Access & Security Management
👑 Owner
- • Full house control
- • Add/remove co-owners
- • Add/remove friends
- • Ban/unban players
- • Demolish house
- • Transfer ownership
- • Change house type
- • Customize everything
⚔️ Co-Owner
- • Add/remove friends
- • Lock down items
- • Secure containers
- • Ban players (public houses)
- • Customize decorations
- • Access all containers
- • Place vendors
- • Release lockdowns
🤝 Friend
- • Enter house freely
- • Open doors
- • Use teleporters
- • Access friend containers
- • Refresh house
- • Limited decoration rights
- • Cannot ban players
- • Cannot secure items
Security Settings
Public vs Private Houses
- ✓ Private: Only owner, co-owners, and friends can enter
- ✓ Public: Anyone can enter unless banned
- ✓ Public houses allow vendor placement
- ✓ Settings changeable via house sign
Guild Access
- → Guild access tied to owner's guild
- → Guildmates gain friend-level access
- → Changes if owner switches guilds
- → Can be disabled in settings
Storage Management
Storage Overview
Lockdowns
Individual items placed and locked in your house. Each item counts as one lockdown.
- • Decorative items and furniture
- • Stacked items count as one lockdown
- • Can be moved by owner/co-owner
Secure Containers
Containers that hold up to 125 items each. More storage efficient.
- • Each container = 1 secure count
- • 125 items per container maximum
- • Access controlled by permissions
Classic Houses
| House Type | Size | Storage | Secures | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Houses | ||||
| Small Cottage | 7x7 | 425 | 3 | 43,800 |
| Small Tower | 8x7 | 580 | 4 | 88,500 |
| Medium Houses | ||||
| Small Stone Workshop | 9x7 | 550 | 3 | 52,500 |
| Sandstone Patio | 9x7 | 850 | 6 | 90,900 |
| Log Cabin | 10x7 | 1100 | 8 | 102,400 |
| Two Story Villa | 11x7 | 1100 | 8 | 136,500 |
| Two Story Wood/Stone | 11x7 | 1370 | 10 | 192,400 |
| Large Houses | ||||
| Large Patio House | 14x7 | 1100 | 8 | 152,800 |
| Large Marble House | 15x7 | 1370 | 10 | 192,000 |
| Guild House | 14x14 | 1100 | 8 | 144,500 |
| Fortresses | ||||
| Tower | 15x9 | 2119 | 15 | 580,500 |
| Keep | 18x11 | 2625 | 18 | 665,200 |
| Castle | 28x16 | 4076 | 28 | 1,022,800 |
Storage = Total lockdowns available | Secures = Number of secure containers (125 items each)
Customizable House Foundations
Small (2-Story)
7x7 to 7x12
425-800 storage
30,500-50,500 gold
Medium (2-Story)
8x7 to 13x13
580-1300 storage
34,500-96,500 gold
Large (3-Story)
9x14 to 18x18
1150-2119 storage
73,500-167,000 gold
Note: Customizable houses allow you to design your own layout. Storage increases with foundation size and number of floors. Maximum 18x18 foundation with 3 stories.
Special Contest Houses
Castle Designs
- • Elsa Castle - Gothic design (4076 storage)
- • Gothic Rose - Rose theme (4076 storage)
- • Castle of Oceania - Ocean theme (3281 storage)
- • Spires - Tower spires (4076 storage)
- • Feudal Castle - Medieval (4076 storage)
- • Robin's Roost - Forest (4076 storage)
Keep Designs
- • Clover's Keep - Clover design (2625 storage)
- • Desert Rose - Desert theme (2625 storage)
- • Keep Incarcerated - Prison (2113 storage)
- • Fortress of Lestat - Vampire (2625 storage)
Contest houses are special designs with unique aesthetics while maintaining standard storage limits
Storage Management Tips
- • Each secure container holds 125 items
- • Items inside secures don't count as lockdowns
- • Stack similar items to save space
- • Friends and co-owners share limits
- • Vendors don't count against storage
- • Check storage regularly via house sign
- • Plan decorations around limits
- • Houses decay if not refreshed in 14 days
Essential House Commands
Speak these commands aloud (type them) while in your house to execute various functions:
Security Commands
"I ban thee" Target a player to ban from public house
"Remove thyself" Eject target player from house
"I wish to lock this down" Lock target item in place
"I wish to secure this" Secure target container
"I wish to release this" Release lockdown or secure
Management Commands
"I wish to place a trash barrel" Place a trash container
"Check storage" View current storage usage
"I wish to resize my house" Prepare house for resizing
"I wish to turn this house public" Convert to public house
"I wish to turn this house private" Convert to private house
⚠️ Note: Commands are case-insensitive but must be spoken exactly as shown. Target-based commands require you to target the player or item after speaking.
Ownership & Transfer
Transferring Ownership
- 1. Access house sign menu
Must be the current owner
- 2. Select "Transfer Ownership"
Option in ownership section
- 3. Target new owner
Must be present and not own a house
- 4. Confirm transfer
Both parties must confirm
Warning: Transfer is permanent and immediate!
House Decay & Refresh
Refresh Requirements
- • Houses must be refreshed every 14 days
- • Open house door to refresh
- • Owner, co-owners, and friends can refresh
- • Check refresh status on house sign
Decay Stages
- • Like New: 14-11 days remaining
- • Slightly Worn: 10-8 days remaining
- • Somewhat Worn: 7-5 days remaining
- • Fairly Worn: 4-2 days remaining
- • Greatly Worn: 1 day remaining
- • In Danger: Hours remaining!
Tips & Best Practices
🔒 Security
- • Never give co-owner to untrusted players
- • Use secure containers for valuables
- • Set containers to "owner only"
- • Ban troublemakers immediately
- • Keep friend list minimal
- • Change house to private when away
📦 Organization
- • Label containers with books
- • Sort items by type/use
- • Keep crafting materials together
- • Use bags within containers
- • Organize by frequency of use
- • Regular inventory cleanup
⚡ Efficiency
- • Place teleporters for quick access
- • Use deed form for seasonal items
- • Stack resources to save lockdowns
- • Plan decoration before placing
- • Keep vendor stock organized
- • Set up efficient workflows
Common Issues & Solutions
Advanced Housing Features
Customization
House customization tools allow complete redesign of classic houses with walls, floors, and decorative elements.
Vendors
Public houses can host player vendors for automated selling. Vendors charge daily fees based on inventory value.
Teleporters
Link multiple floors or areas with teleporter pairs. Requires charges and proper security settings.
Guildstones
Houses can host guildstones, making them guild headquarters with special functions for members.
Remember the Golden Rules
🏠 Your house is your sanctuary - secure it wisely
🔑 Trust is earned slowly but lost instantly
📅 Regular refresh prevents heartbreak
📦 Organization today saves time tomorrow