It seems to me like the crafting jobs really got neglected from 1.0 to ARR.

It seemed as though the community relied on Crafters to make the best gear in 1.0.
In ARR it seems not so needed, and borderline a waste of time.

perhaps im missing something, but all my gears are currently quest rewards, Dungeon drops, or Company Seals equipment.
there seems to be little or now reason to utilize Crafted gear.

perhaps this will change as the game matures?

Currently a Lv 34 Scholar.