I read this thread and was ready to jump on board, then i read what SE posted. It took me a little to realize the big picture. Since launch this game has had tons of issues and with the coming updates they are trying to fix alot of stuff. and somethings seem like a turn in the wrong direction. I think we should try the system before we go bashing it. I know the current system is realistic. However when SE first created this game they wanted a game that you could be a full time player or a every now and then player and still be able to move forward in this game. The limited leve system allowed this. and crafting was always appealing but required more work then someone who cannot devote hours of game time to the game could put forth. I think this new system is designed to make it easier for players to know recipes, to craft successfully and so the dye system they want to implement has its place. Since SE said they were going to let old recipes stay for a time. Think of this as a trial period. Right now SE is trying to complete this game for the console. With the aspiration of making the game successful they want to make it more friendly for first time playesr when the game finally goes to the PS3. lets face it, it took time to get used to the crafting system. Final Fantasy 14 is an ever evolving MMO that will under go major changes throghout its lifetime. The game is getting a full rework. Somethings are welcomed with open arms by the current players. and some are not. but SE will focus on the future more then the present right now this game is free. They are taking a big hit. Try to understand that some changes are being made to make the MMO successful, there are plenty of MMO's who have reworked there crafting system for Simpler methods. Everquest II, WoW, Aion. The hard truth is that while hard core MMO players will love complicated systems, a majority of the population struggles to keep up. I hope you can take an objective view of this system and see SE is trying to make the game more successful at the cost of some well thought out systems. I am sure the devs dont like reworking the systems they worked hard to make.