I get where the HQ concerns are coming from but this sounds so random. Where is the link between crafting XY item and then going out to get an aspected crystal.
Also what does "Upon completion of “waves” you will obtain a charge based on how many kills you got." Will this be an instanced zone like those solo duties where you fight mob after mob after mob?
You mentioned two different uses of aspected crystals. Glows and properties. I think we can all agree that enhanced properties are way more beneficial for the rest of the content than glows. Also what element enhances what property?
Sounds convoluted to me.