Finally got all my Crafting Classes to 60. Now about the gear...

[Roth_Trailfinder]

Based on the statements where the next set coming in 3.3 was announced, it will not be class-specific, and will be usable by all crafting classes. That is why I am not so sure at this point that gearing the non-specialists to 850/820 is worthwhile.

[VirusChris]

Since you can gather and if you can meet the min for 2 star crafting (using Rath's rotation/cp requirement), strap up and take a day to farm some favors and slowly build your own gear. It's much more satisfying having your name on all your gear.

I do like making my own gear and getting the HQ... but when you have like 81 ~ 99% on HQ and hit the final synth to finish the gear only for it to turn up as a Normal Quality. I just just, the RNG is sometimes cruel to me during crafting or lucky like I have 9 - 21% and I manage to get the HQ item. The high chance hitting the 1% of if NOT getting HQ and I got it.

Which is why I sometimes buy the darn gear on the MB. I'm just going to get the ilvl150 gear for all my Crafters to share so I am at least partially ready for the next step in 3.3. I am in no hurry to get the best gears for my Crafters at this time with 3.3 coming along and my Guildmaster of our FC is a Master Crafter with all HQ i180 Crafting gear and has helped me a lot with my items as well so I can ask him when I can... though he only does the requests on the weekend so I know when to hit him up for help.

And to Roth's previous message... good to know we won't be gated behind Specialist Classes at least, but I am wary on how those gear will be obtained.

[Roth_Trailfinder]

And to Roth's previous message... good to know we won't be gated behind Specialist Classes at least, but I am wary on how those gear will be obtained.

General use gear does not mean it is crafted by non-specialists. We do not know whether the gear will be crafted by Specialists only, or by just anyone. Personally, I HOPE they kill the Specialist-Only flag and never reuse it. I do not expect such, however, and I have a sneaking suspicion that the crafting gear will be locked behind Specialist stones. That's why I suggest taking your Specailists, even if leaving the other 5 classes alone, to the 850/820 level. You will be able to craft, and sell, the 3 star crafting/gathering gear, and use the proceeds to purchase the gear that you cannot craft due to the Specializations.

[VirusChris]

Well my Specialist are BSM, LTW, and ALC so I'll see. I'll try to get that 850/820 stats for those crafts, but it might take a while. Working on getting all my classes to 60 and then worry about the endgame content for all my crafters though I'll try to do those on the side as I can.

Probably going to take a break from the game. I am getting really tired or repeating the same thing day in and day out... so much like a chore/job.

[panderin]

You may instead choose to continue to collect the Red Tokens, but simply not spending them until 3.3 hits, so you see what you need. I'm taking this route, but to be fair, I've already gotten my three specialists to the 850/820 (without food) level.

This is also the route I have taken and I feel like this is the route most (omni-ish) crafters are taking. I have 6 geared specialists across 2 characters and use low cp food just because but I am not gearing the others because of the specialist gate that will most assuredly be apart of the 3.3 set.

[Lujan]

A Lot of people are saying to wait for gear which is a good choice but note you will need either RCS gear or I170 to be able to craft the stuff being added in 3.3 and it will have a very high price tag for at least 2 or 3 weeks

[NorthernLadMSP]

But, if you aren't at 3-star capability, how can you just sit and wait (unless you're ultra rich)? Apparently, it will be crafted, so if you can't craft 3-star gear now, you won't be able to craft any of the new set.

[MicahZerrshia]

I just wonder what we happen with scrips when 3.3 hits. I'm sitting on over 100 red tokens "just in case". I could be shooting myself in the foot, honestly idc that much if I am, but 3.3 is so close I just cannot bring myself to spend em.

[Lujan]

I just wonder what we happen with scrips when 3.3 hits. I'm sitting on over 100 red tokens "just in case". I could be shooting myself in the foot, honestly idc that much if I am, but 3.3 is so close I just cannot bring myself to spend em.

They have said they will be changing rcs gear but it will be at a later date so i expect it to be at least a month after the patch

[MeridaQ]

But, if you aren't at 3-star capability, how can you just sit and wait (unless you're ultra rich)? Apparently, it will be crafted, so if you can't craft 3-star gear now, you won't be able to craft any of the new set.

Find crafters that can, I have about 10 requests for the new gear already and I am not going to be charging an arm and a leg. Simply get the mats needed for the new sets and ask a friend. Find a crafting LS etc.