problems with this gearing system

[VenKitsune]

I do think its a little silly that its 485, to be honest. Is completely devalues the crafted weapons in almost every way, no wonder in almost a week barely 10 of each have sold on my server - nobody needs them.

[Duskane]

I do think its a little silly that its 485, to be honest. Is completely devalues the crafted weapons in almost every way, no wonder in almost a week barely 10 of each have sold on my server - nobody needs them.

Only devalues the crafted gear if you do extreme and not much are sold because they are crazy expensive for the first month

[VenKitsune]

Only devalues the crafted gear if you do extreme and not much are sold because they are crazy expensive for the first month

BUt crafted gears main draw is that its ideal for raiders - If the crafted weapons are trumped by an extreme's weapon in the very same patch, content raiders are likely to do, then yes it does devalue them, i dont think many casual players would buy or craft the crafted gear just for their daily expert roulettes.

[Jojoya]

I do think its a little silly that its 485, to be honest. Is completely devalues the crafted weapons in almost every way, no wonder in almost a week barely 10 of each have sold on my server - nobody needs them.

Personally I know few players who run EX to get the weapons. They're more interested in getting the mount.

On the other hand, I've made several 480 weapons on request this past week for friends who brought me the mats.

People aren't buying from the market board because they don't want to pay marketboard prices. Those who need the weapons for Savage progression are dealing direct with crafters they already know. As prices come down, those who want the crafted weapons will start buying.

[Vahlnir]

I do think its a little silly that its 485, to be honest. Is completely devalues the crafted weapons in almost every way, no wonder in almost a week barely 10 of each have sold on my server - nobody needs them.

They are selling like hot cakes on my server. Not everyone wishes to do Extremes or Savage, and a crafted weapon will tide most people over until they get their new tomestone weapon or relic.

[Liam_Harper]

Ruby EX weapons can't be anything below 385 really or crafted would make it obsolete. It already nearly does.

Crafted is an utter joke to make now. I made an entire 480 set on day one. It can even be pentamelded and materia rains from the sky nowadays. It would be silly if the only gear drop from the EX trial of this patch was worse than something we can throw together in 40 sec with a few easily obtained mats.