So at release I was the first 50 ARM/LW on my old server, and then realized that crafting wasn't going to be as useful as it was in FFXI.

With the new specialization options I heard it was possible to HQ everything without all the cross class stuff if you specialize in those crafts.

All I want to do is make Food/Pots so if I go 60 CUL/ALCH and specialize in them will it be possible to HQ everything and not need all the ridiculous cross class stuff?

Also are gathering classes in the specialization pool? I'll end up doing them all to get the mats for Food/Pots.

Thanks!