On my server the Materia IV prices have skyrocketed. When I first arrived, they were 160k apiece (specifically DoH) compared to my old server, Masamune, reaching only 60k. Now, after transferring and being here a couple weeks, the marketplace is sold out with prices now at 400k per Materia IV. Too expensive and not enough materia. I've tried spiritbonding and have horrid luck with this.

Second, I'm very disappointed about Luminary tools. I've been working hard towards my frying pan, and I think, "What's the point? The stats are the same, sure it's gold, but other than that it's about the same. Why work hard towards it if it's just decoration?" This has also got me bummed out about leveling any DoH job.

I guess what I'm trying to say is: With Materia IV prices out of my reach and Luminary tools not being much different than what I have now, I'm losing my willpower to play with Culinarian. Does anyone feel the same way?