Seperate the Grind from Item creation

[Celtodeno]

No. Doing this would turn crafters into a second tier class. They're a primary class, and should be treated accordingly. Make the crafting process more fun and the grind isn't a problem.

Please provide an example of a "fun" crafting system that still includes a Grind. My thesis is that any system that is Grind-focused will become boring and unrewarding no matter what. If you can provide an example of an antithesis to that I would be overjoyed and support you.

(also, it has already been indicated that crafting is now a "second tier" system)