The Real Problem

[Pyretta_Blaze]

One thing I had to finally just accept was the fact that what is bleeding edge today will be obsolete in a few short patches down the line. I don't like it but I had to accept it or move on.

You have to stay current if you want to reap the benefits. To make the gil to stay current you may have to gather and then craft some 'unfun' (to you) materials.

Also, I'm not sure what you mean about ventures, its not like you can send them out and tell them to bring back some awesome crafted item. It is random, very random. I have 8 retainers and never have they brought me items that would bring the crafting world to its knees..

Also, also. Ventures are not "For Free". I have to get venture tokens somehow and quick ventures are 2 each. I have to work to get the ventures and then deal with the randomness of what the retainer brings back to me.