I half agree and half disagree on this. With the addition of an actual endgame content in the form of Ishgard restoration, I believe there SHOULD be more of a challenge to whatever crafting/gathering is needed for it, as endgame things should be somewhat difficult, and different classes SHOULD need to use their unique skills to get the craft done. At the same time, after experiencing the QoL the 60-70 abilities gave to crafters, I'm kinda reluctant to let them go.

And if Housing of all things is the final reward for the Restoration, well.... they might want to make that as accessible as possible or have the community actually riot with pitchforks.