Give us a reason to use anything but standard while synthing!

[Raldo]

Now, the maximum bonus exp i ever managed to get is 80%... which would be *drumroll* 80 exp points. So you get 580-600 exp for one careful synth, instead of getting 1000+ for two standard synth in the same time

80% of 500 is *drumroll* 400. The percentage gain is indeed figured off of the base exp, but you are calculating your base exp all kinds of wrong.

That inaccuracy aside, I agree with most of what you're saying. They've already stated that they intend to change the way crafting works so just wait for 2.0.