Absolutely Superb!

[Jojoya]

Agreed, or at least a form of Experts with a little less rng (since losing expensive mats to failing 7 Centered in a row would suck)

It might suck, but it would also end up increasing the value of HQ items because they'd become much rarer. Even a "failed" craft could still produce a NQ item that would sell to a player who just wanted the item for glamour, or who would rather pay less than what the HQ items are going for.

The highly skilled crafters will still get a much higher percentage of HQ compared to the low skilled crafter. Going for HQ mats would start meaning something again compared to the current system where they're pointless so might as well go solely for yield.

It's not necessarily a bad idea to leave that RNG in place.

I'm actually quite disappointed with the craft relics so far. Essentially each step is: macro craft x items with yellow scrip mats -> macro craft moar items with yellow scrip mats -> macro craft even moar of the same -> macro craft even MOAR again of the same. Weak story, no variation, just an hour or two chore to get a welfare purple.

Just like the relic weapons. The actual Bozja story is separate from the relic grind. Doing it just happens to give you a chance at getting some of the items needed. FATE/dungeon grinding is still much more effective for the weapons.