crafting noob needs help

[Ksenia]

so should i finish getting gathering to max level so i can supply my own mats and then work on crafting?

The way I understand the red script system and favor system, even if you don't plan to craft a great deal, you will have assets by getting gathering to script levels. I can tell you now that I won't participate in this end game crafting. Whatever universal sets are available at 60 is what I will end up with but I will likely make some use of the gathering and favor aspects and have stuff on hand, either to sell or just stock pile.