Quote Originally Posted by Rinsui View Post
Is it just me, or is crafting in FFXIV the
grindiest of all grinds ever invented in a MMO?

Is there a single game in human history where
crafting was grindier, or does FFXIV hold the
ultimate record?
It depends on how you want to do it. If you simply want to get from 1-50 as fast as possible you are setting yourself up for a grind. If, on the other hand, you want to make gil, you might look into purchasing materials @ the wards and craft them into finished goods for others to consume. I find the latter to be much more enjoyable, and I find that it also accomplishes the former nearly the same.

While the task of synthesis is rightfully seen as tedious and boring, the enjoyment comes from the challenge in participating in a market.

I don't think synthesis or gathering is there for everyone. Even some people elect to only play as crafters or gatherers and neglect the battle aspect of the game. So, if your preference is against it, why not forget about it? Obviously something has motivated you to pursue crafting; if the incentive is great enough, I think you should go through with it.