If crafting was still inaccessible and difficult like Heavensward Patches, you’d quit

[Kakure]

Not really. In the age of the internet with guides everywhere, even annoying mechanics are simplified.

I am terrible at crafting and I did fine in 3.0. Just looked up a guide, melded, and crafted away.

I mean, sure. I can complete any trust dungeon in the game by standing on top of Y'shtola and pressing one button over and over. Does that mean the EW dungeons are no more difficult than Sastasha?