Gath thinks this is a game, it should be fun!

[Ashthra]

So, in other words, you want to nerf node outputs and turn gathering into a 100% RNG fest, much like the way it was in FFXI? You consider hours of roulette in which you are effectively helpless (aside from "click the menu, pray to God I get my one and only one item") is fun. Got it.

Saying that I disagree vehemently would be a profound understatement. Gathering and crafting should be more involved, not less. IE, selecting a spot while Mining/Fishing/Botting creating a 5-10 second 'dead-zone' where you had to pick someplace else (with a bonus to finding something in that area, if you haven't already), or getting a successful Standard craft increased your chances to succesfully get a Rapid/Careful craft, or waiting on a flashing craft increased your success with a standard for the next turn (but only on the first wait) -- THAT would make gathering/crafting interesting. Neutering it because you want to don't want to waste your time seems...inane.