Why is Crafting still in the game?

[Sotek]

You don't think it would be cool to be considered a legendary crafter in the game?

No. Because, while that's a nice concept, it doesn't work in a MMO.

"Oh look, there's Sotek! The Legendary Crafter #15236211".

A much better concept is one they've already played with; having a NPC be a legendary crafter. The Relic quest involves crafters, we need more content like that. More content like XIs Cursed and Salvage gear, where we bring crafted items to a NPC who makes the legendary gear. Content that involves getting the best gear through endgame activities and involving crafters.