Specialist Recipees: Why do the developers keep listening to bad requests?

[MN_14]

I think it might be a bit early to complain about specialist only recipes at the moment. Although we might not have the ability to craft every recipe at one time, it might not be too bad if they are limited to say intermediate products (like the desynth products required for zodiac items from 2.45) or airship specific items.

I do think that specialization needs a complete overhaul however. The current system is supposed to help crafters who don't want to level many classes to 50, but it doesn't do a great job of it because it's been designed to complement cross class abilities as well. I think that it would be better if specialization locked you out of using cross class abilities but provided abilities that are powerful enough for a single class crafter to effectively HQ an item.

[Gyson]

I think it might be a bit early to complain about specialist only recipes at the moment. Although we might not have the ability to craft every recipe at one time, it might not be too bad if they are limited to say intermediate products (like the desynth products required for zodiac items from 2.45) or airship specific items.

Actually, this is the perfect time to complain about it.

Why? Because apparently the developers have been listening to complaints about the specialists system not being "special" enough and are considering changing it. Opinions offered after the fact (i.e. after they've decided to beef up specialization, have put development time into it, and have released those efforts to the players) will be (comparatively) much less effective.

The time to give feedback on the idea is now. Looking at the quote below, they are "thinking of upgrading it some more" and "considering specialized recipes". Nothing here is a done deal, and if crafters are hoping to influence that decision the time to speak up is now, not later.

Regarding the Specialist System

We're aware of requests for specialized recipes for specialist, and more features in which you can feel like a specialist. Currently, we feel the effects of specialist isn’t standing out much, so we're thinking of upgrading it some more. We’re considering specialized recipes for each specialist, and upgrades to specialist, so please hang in there.