HQ system still really sucks

[Judge_Xero]

I really do agree and I also think that there are aspects to crafting that they don't exactly tell us. I really think there is crafting fatigue that reduces either your stats or success rate and quality increases on synth actions.
My first craft of the day always goes miles better than my last even when the first is the same thing or even a harder synth. But that is just my experience.

Before I try and craft anything HQ I first use /random a few times to make sure the RNG is being friendly to me.
After that, I turn my character to face the area of the sky where my Guardians Constellation would be.

If you aren't sure where your constellation is, you can craft in the Market Wards. They are a Neutral Crafting Zone.

Some people always craft in a special area, because they feel it is more lucky. But they are most likely (by chance) facing their Guardian.

Or I could just be Trolling you all. Coin-flip