Help with rotations and other things

[PirateCat]

The patch notes indicate that a better tier of crafting gear is on the way, so I wouldn't meld any more than you have to. My current gear sets are the best crafted items you can currently have at HQ for each slot but nothing is melded except for the belt and the rings. That's still enough to meet the minimum stat requirements for anything that existed prior to the patch, and as a bonus I can convert the current gear to materia without feeling like I wasted things now.

[Aeyis]

The patch notes indicate that a better tier of crafting gear is on the way, so I wouldn't meld any more than you have to. My current gear sets are the best crafted items you can currently have at HQ for each slot but nothing is melded except for the belt and the rings. That's still enough to meet the minimum stat requirements for anything that existed prior to the patch, and as a bonus I can convert the current gear to materia without feeling like I wasted things now.

It wont be enough to make anything 2*. You need fully melded equipment for that (apart from the tools)

[Nanga]

It wont be enough to make anything 2*. You need fully melded equipment for that (apart from the tools)

Indeed. The stuff requires 718 Craftsmanship and 695 Control.

You will need to fully meld your clothing and jewelry to reach these minimums, and perhaps a craftsmanship materia in your primary+secondary to help.

Edit: Just getting started for the "new" stuff this week is a tremendous investment for people, materia-wise.

[AnimaS]

Indeed. The stuff requires 718 Craftsmanship and 695 Control.

You will need to fully meld your clothing and jewelry to reach these minimums, and perhaps a craftsmanship materia in your primary+secondary to help.

Edit: Just getting started for the "new" stuff this week is a tremendous investment for people, materia-wise.

I did this right away off the bat @60's..... i hoarded materia from ARR. I have 721 crafts and 700 control now with no main/offhand melds, I swapped to HQ Baked Onion Soup to get as much progress done as fast as possible