So I came up with this quick idea about being able to craft on your phone while not at the computer. Basically, there would be an option in the mog station to purchase a 'crafting retainer', which works similar to normal retainers, except they can craft instead of collect.

Because the retainer does not operate autonomously, it doesn't need to be leveled, and you won't need ventures to use the crafting function (or maybe it should? not quite sure). It will instead copy the levels of the respective character, but you will need to equip them with their own set of crafting gear.

Once you give them their gear and load them up with crafting mats, log on to the app and craft. Crafting mechanics and rotations will work exactly the same as they do in-game.

A possible secondary function of this app is being able to buy and sell items on the marketboard.

Thoughts?