Musings on the DoH endgame in FFXIV

[Xystic]

Once you hit 50 in all crafts you have zero advantage over anyone else with the same

Even with specialization, you are still at zero advantage. It is only possible if you limit the number of people specializing or if you are the only one which highly is unlikely.

We also have to keep in mind that the goal of the game is to save the world. I do agree with professions providing up to par but slightly less from endgame content material. Allowing BIS items to crafting professions will result in everyone raiding professions and not saving the world. This has been seen in many other large MMOs. This is a no no.

Yoshi and others focus on PVE/Endgame/DoW/M and say this is where the focus is.

Because you must produce a source of consumption first before you can focus on professions. If no one is consuming your goods, they are worth nothing and they pile up.