However, something has always bugged me about the space, and I’m not talking about the gold furniture or lack of decorating opportunities: who the heck builds a one-bedroom mansion?

I’d go further and say the mansion isn’t just tacky, but I even find it repulsive. However, I was nearly tempted to buy a part of it because of the benifits that are tied to it. If only Sony could have made me drink a few more beers that night, they’d have had their money out of me. Ahh well, looks like common sense pervailed again, despte intoxication.

Exelent article by the way, a summery of thoughts that have been swirling around my own head that lacked the diction to come out coherently. Well done.

I also am totally in with you regarding space upgrades/add on content. I think it is bound to happen at some point.

I don’t know what a Comped Room is, btw.

I do know (think, believe) the cheap room is much better than the VIP hotel sweet even though it stinks a bit. I got a good outside view on mine cus the very first thing I did was put the Loot city window over the curtains. That in itself gives it class.

I’ve said way too much.

I think what is needed is a focus group of thoughtful Home users, a group that can be shown an idea and asked, “How would you feel about this?” Or a beta test that focused on the emotional reaction to items and policies rather than finding bugs. If volunteers are needed, I’m available…

Perfect. We’re in complete agreement there. Except that I’m a child of, like, maybe 5 years ago but point still taken. I’ve refused to buy any of the spaces with mansion-related perks as well. That stance would be out of principle as well because I do kind of fancy the Winter Villa. Oh well, Sony’s loss not mine.

Excellent article.

However, I to am starting to see the benefit of owning at least one part of the mansion as it extends benefits well beyond the space. It would be nice if Home created a second premium space like this so at least we had a choice. Or instead offer the same benefits to PlayStation Plus members. We’ve ponied up a lot of money to subscribe to this service the least Sony could do is create some better benefits for Plus members in Home.

I like the bundling some of the developers are doing. I don’t even mind paying more if it means I get a space and furniture at once. I really like the 100 item super bundle, however, in order to take full advantage of these deals. You need the mansion.

HSM is a Sony-positive publication, but that doesn’t mean we refrain from constructive criticism. And that’s the big thing about this article which makes it work: it offers analysis and solutions.

A general rule with HomeStation journalism is that if you’re going to bring a problem, bring a solution. And we do our best to adhere to this standard. Seal’s article exemplifies this ethos.

Kid Fleetfoot, I disagree about the Comped Room — it’s cool BECAUSE it’s flooded. I hope they continue to play with it, and continue the story. The next step could be a carpet of mushrooms!