I like the idea, I just don't like the implementation. There is a lot of gear in the HIGH levels for many people to take advantage of, but when you have your crafters around, say, level 26-30, it is very difficult to find gear that can hold materia and will benefit a crafter. I think this would have been better if there were enough recipes coming in to cover off those that are being phased out.

With my crafters ranging from 21 to 31, it also means I have to consider having two different sets of crafting gear, which is a disappointment.