I'm glad I'm not the only one disheartened at the current state of crafting. It just looks... awful. I enjoyed a lot of the 2.X series, because you could make reasonable progress.

But this new system? I can't say I've enjoyed any of it and am nearing my breaking point. From the ridiculous amount of mats required and the pitiful drop rates on enemies to the all-but-worthless nature of crafting battle gear, they've done nothing but kill whatever crafting spirit I had left. This new system isn't friendly to veterans or newcomers. It sucks, plain and simple.

Maybe I'll come back to it in a few months. As it stands now, I have little interest to continue.