Why is Crafting still in the game?

[TohruHonda]

Am I the only person who just crafts because it's a fun activity??

[DraikTempest]

Am I the only person who just crafts because it's a fun activity??

I do.

On topic, I think crafters should get benefits from running dungeons. Not just materials, but maybe a rare recipe? Something you could take to a guild leader and unlock a rare and unique craft-able item. Example: Maybe Goldsmith could make a (one-time use) repair bot that you can find by grinding out ADS or Crystal tower? Maybe Alchemists can make crystals to add elemental properties to weapons (AND ACTUALLY MAKE THOSE USEFUL THINGS!). How about Leatherworker's being able to sell a small 'satchel' that stores items (although people are probably sick of bags).

Stuff like that. Crafters don't JUST need to be about gear. They need to be about making useful or interesting (and sometimes profitable) things that you can't get anywhere else.