Tool set restrictions

[Yu-ti]

This restriction makes some iron items non-recoverable elements that we are not comfortable using. Even if they can be used for quite some time.
If developers wanted a game design that required exploration to craft iron items, they could just spread the recipes around.

If we want to use the highest quality items for as long as possible, we also need to have max crafting and repair skills. It's a very annoying specification, so I definitely want you to fix it.

[Ras]

what is tool set restricted besides the schooner?

[Yu-ti]

Originally posted by Ras:

what is tool set restricted besides the schooner?

Iron sabers and iron crossbows also require 1 tool set each.

[Kaos]

The Autumn update will likely require a tool set for firearms.

[Arran]

Maybe tool sets should be restored when salvaging given item? This way you can recraft item you used.
Or as someone else suggested there should be tools for repairing - they lower max durability (like sharpening stone for melee weapons and tools / needles for clothes etc). And possibility to restore max durability by using crafting materials (could be different amount of materials depending how used item is - how many max hp is needed to restore).

[Ras]

Lets trust that there will be more tool sets & that there will be a way to fully repair items (especially those made w/ tool sets) so your issue will not be a problem.

I confess that I am concerned about "living in the world" for a long period of time & being able to use my preferred items that require tool sets if they wear out eventually. I can't remember exactly, but I think I've got 800+ hrs in Long Dark & 500+ hrs in Green Hell.... and if I put this many hours in Fountain of Youth I will have no high level equipment left.