Quote Originally Posted by JohnSpawnVFX View Post
Crafting is not the main goal of the game
So when developers make a game, they must make only what some forum users consider the "main goal" require effort and time? This is an mmorpg. Some rpg players actually like their rpgs to have progression.

Also, you don't need to be a crafter. You don't need to be a gatherer. So yes, they can afford to make it difficult. Logically speaking, they could even afford to make it more difficult than pve content. Because, you know, it's optional.