another "Head of the class" quest bug

ISP: ETISALAT
Type of Internet Connection: ADSL
Internet Connection Speed: 2Mbit/s)
Date & Time: 5:15PM GMT+4
Frequency: Always
Character Name: The Crow
Race: Highlander
World: Balmung
Class/Level: Leatherworker 38
Area and Coordinates: Gridania, Leatherworker Guild by NPC Maddeline
Party or Solo: Solo
NPC Name: Maddeline
Monster Name: None
In-Game Time: Anytime & Everytime..

whenever i speak to the quest NPC, the game just freeze, i can move the camera, but can't move or do anything, and it stays like this till i force quit.

according to what i've read on forums, this issue has been there for a {Long Time} now, more than 4 months, and it's not showing under the "Known Issues" section.

Thank You

I'll poke my head in here before the GM locks it with the response of "We're aware of the issue and it is currently under investigation".

Open your journal and ignore what item the journal says to make. Instead, procure the items for the recipe it provides and craft whatever item that set of ingredients will make. Once you have 5 of that item, you can talk to the NPC that freezes you, and you will be able to continue. Since you didn't post what recipe ingredients you have, I can't tell you what you'll be making, but I'm sure you can figure it out.

Hello,

I'm sorry to hear that you have encountered an aspect of game play that is not working correctly, and we apologize for any frustration it has caused. This issue has been brought to our attention and is currently undergoing investigation. As we continue to look into this issue, updates may be posted on the Lodestone site at http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/index.html and the official FFXIV forums, so please check the sites occasionally for news. Thank you for your patience, and best wishes to you.

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