Repair system discussion

[Felis]

Answer me this, does an item need to be 100% to De-sythisize in to Materia? Because if not why repair it anyway?

1. No, it don't need 100% to transform it into materia.
2. For resell

I agree player repair needs to stay but there should just be an option. I know I can just leave the gear with my retainer so some crafter looking to level up can repair it. But that still a hassle and 9/10 it will sit there for days with no repair, so I don't waste my time anymore. There is no incentive and honestly even 200% isn't enough of an incentive to bother with player repair and if player repair added buffs it would then become a chore that elitist parties will absolutely require for optimal party play... I say just let both player and NPC repair to 100% and be done with it. This doesn't have to be made as complicated as it has been.

You do it wrong
If you put the gear to repair in your retainer someone with the right crafting class need to visit the room your retainer is. But nowdays most people only visit the search corner. Put the gear to repair in your own bazaar, run through Ul'dah and shout for repair. And don't forget to mention the 5k gil reward.