Forcing everyone to craft, Is it good direction for FFXIV?

[gifthorse]

Maybe they could simplify crafting system so that all crafts used only one type of fent/spetch to repair gear. This way it would reduce the problem of not only needing to find a relevant crafter, but finding one with the correct repair materials too.

I find carrying arround the repair materials for my weapons helps me find crafters to repair my items if I cant repair them myself (although I do have most crafts at R25 and many at R36 and one at R50 which goes to show that I am not so dependent as some people who dont have any crafts).

I don't see this as a problem of FFXIV though. Repair is a feature in FFXIV that support the economy (making sure that crafters never work in a saturated market and are at a loss for things to do) and also facilitate social interactions. They've already automated the combat system, let's not allow them to automate the economy too, thanks.

[TheVedis]

It's should be the best way in normal situation... like a vendor machine, you can drink ice coffee 24/7 when you're live in the city

then when you go to hiking, a friend with good cooking abilities is better way

no need to worry about crafter important, you still be the best choice for outdoor repairing

sorry but no
then there would be no reason for anyone to repair anything, crafters would become useless in that regard

[JayvirDeforte]

@Evangela True but in a game like this when people can get repairs for free amongst friends, what incentive is there to go to the NPC? If anything, a player should only be able to repair to 80% or whatever and the NPC should be able to full repair if you wanted them to be the best in an every day situation

[Evangela]

sorry but no
then there would be no reason for anyone to repair anything, crafters would become useless in that regard

they still have abilities to create new items

[TheVedis]

they still have abilities to create new items

you arent getting the point

[Seirra_Lanzce]

IMO Crafters are important, this game fun because it take both side of the team where ppl like crafting and ppl who like just.. fight it out. I'm happy with the way the game it is now. With the Armory system which make it much easier to find ppl to repair to. >_<

[Evangela]

you arent getting the point

my point is I just want the game to be friendly to everyone, not everyone love crafting

and I fell asleep immediately everytime I try to craft

[gifthorse]

they still have abilities to create new items

In a saturated economy they cannot do that. Haven't you ever heard of the sad state of FFXI's economy at endgame for any crafter who wasnt an alchemist or culinarian? Only those who crafted consumables made much money at endgame when there was more gear than there was demand for said gear.

[TheVedis]

my point is I just want the game to be friendly to everyone, not everyone love crafting

and I fell asleep immediately everytime I try to craft

you arent being forced to craft
you are however being forced to actualy interact with people, cuz you know, it is an MMO

[Evangela]

however, Yoshi-P heard my voices