Snuggle trolls all the craft threads supporting the system so no surprise here.
The grind, imo, is fine...

But there is ZERO utility in crafting now.
We have NOTHING to offer anyone in gear, tools, or weapons.

I think people are rightfully upset that such an incredibly punishing system has nothing at the end of it.
They are correct too, there is nothing selling on the board and no one cares much about any 2* because none of it is anywhere near good for anything.

2.4 had a far better balance.
3.0 crafting isn't dead, but it is broken.
The reward motive is gone.