Ask Questions for Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XII! (General)

[Noodle]

Forgive me if this has been asked, read through the first 5 pages.

I've been bothered greatly by the response to crafting by the developers on these forums concerning their role. You've put in place a fantastic crafting system, I would hate to see this content not evolve. So I have a few questions regarding this issue, and for the time being I'm disregarding housing/furniture.

1. What can we expect to see from crafters in the future? Will a system such as abjurations, materia melding (on endgame gear) or enchanting be introduced? Making them more viable?

2. Right now leveling a crafting job is too easy. In Tanaka's 1.0, he had mentioned specializing in crafts. So you could only take one class 50+. Are there any plans in ARR for a system like this?

3. Any plans on slowing the leveling process? (see above)

4. Any plans on perhaps adding recipes, rare materials or other items to endgame dungeons that crafters can use? Thus making them more involved in endgame activities.