The combat drops give players who don't gather or craft an additional way to make some gil.

I don't see SE changing that because there's really no need to.

Quote Originally Posted by dmitrykotov93 View Post
I doubt we ever get new DoH/DoL job but I remember they gave some hints on "player controlled farms" when they announced Ishgardian restoration.
Everything they've said since about the farms seems to make them related to minions. There's been no indication they will be a source of crafting materials.