depends on how you see it, crafting is good from alts or helping lower lvl friends with gear. that or things like food which is very good end game.

i love that i am not required to craft end game gear or have someone craft me end game gear because personally i hate crafting.

now i am not saying i hate it so it should suck for everyone else, just saying how the crafting system is now suits how i like to play, that is where crafting is completely optional.