FF14 is a game that is heavy on crafting, a lot of work, A LOT OF WORK, goes into lvling these ranks. I dont feel its fair, or balanced that you give away infinitly better gear in leves, those grand company points, and etc... You should only give away, or allow people to purchase an item used in the crafting process to create this wonderful gear. Then the crafters dont become just a tool for repair.

And I'm open for compromise, but the crafted gear should be the best you can attain no question.

Think back to all those games we have played were the recipies in your crafting job dont even compare to the ones youd get in a quest or raid. Wouldnt it be nice for a change.