Why does it have to be about crafting? Many people just wanna play the adventure classes and not HAVE to craft. Most MMOs allow people to enjoy the game without losing precious life grinding up a craft. It shouldn't be mandatory. Not only that, with little Gil it's near impossible right now anyhow, with little reward for doing it to boot.

Like I said, when free time is up, there will be way less server population problems if this doesn't get resolved.