How’s the crafting?

[Arrogant_Moose]

Curious to what extent crafting is a part of the game. Is it a side show like most mmos? Or is it something more, something integral to the game. I’ve been playing mmos since original eq and most mmo crafting is making gear that few people want so I just end up making my things and giving them away because they cost more to make than they sell for or I can sell the raw materials for more money than the finished product.

If pantheon has good crafting that is an integral part of the game I’ll purchase immediately. If it’s another side activity that no one really cares about I’ll pass.

[Ceciliantas]

Its simple, but requires subpieces to make finished products, so alot of frustrating inventory management.

[Ranarius]

The crafting systems are all currently placeholders just to get the ball rolling. I like how in-depth crafting is. I also like that the long term plan for crafting is for them to depend on each other. Right now crafting skills are capped based on your characters level, that is a placeholder system that will be going away when they get the crafting progression system in.

There's a TON I could say about crafting, I'll keep it short and sweet. I'm excited about where it could be headed and I'm glad to be involved as it gets built out.

[Dragonslayer]

I do not recommend this game right now. I know it is still in development but to do anything with Armorsmithing you need Leatherworking. However, that is not explained anywhere and if you screw up because there is no effing guidance, well it is too bad so sad. Delete the toon or just suffer trying to find items from other players who are not into crafting.

[Ceciliantas]

Yea id say wait for the crafting system they intend on implementing. What we have now is a placeholder.

[Kapyong]

I see lots of materials and snippets of recipes - but cannot figure out how it all works yet.

Been to all the crafter trainers and all the tables - can't see anything to do yet ...

[elrosx]

A lot of stuff people are not high enough crafting level to see yet how good it might, or might not, be.

Right now some things where crafting is very useful:

Bags, Boxes, Crafting tool upgrades, simple weapons, potions, food buff items

There may be more I only report on my own experiences so far.

[elrosx]

Originally posted by Kapyong:

I see lots of materials and snippets of recipes - but cannot figure out how it all works yet.

Been to all the crafter trainers and all the tables - can't see anything to do yet ...

if you ask in game people can help you get started. First you pick a profession, add the recipe to your book, then craft it.

[elrosx]

Originally posted by Dragonslayer:

I do not recommend this game right now. I know it is still in development but to do anything with Armorsmithing you need Leatherworking. However, that is not explained anywhere and if you screw up because there is no effing guidance, well it is too bad so sad. Delete the toon or just suffer trying to find items from other players who are not into crafting.

Can you buy the materials you need from a Leatherworker instead of doing it yourself?

[Urban Blackbear]

Originally posted by elrosx:

Originally posted by Dragonslayer:

I do not recommend this game right now. I know it is still in development but to do anything with Armorsmithing you need Leatherworking. However, that is not explained anywhere and if you screw up because there is no effing guidance, well it is too bad so sad. Delete the toon or just suffer trying to find items from other players who are not into crafting.

Can you buy the materials you need from a Leatherworker instead of doing it yourself?

You can either acquire the leather pieces from a leatherworker or buy them from the Supplier merchant by the forge.

[bah]

The crafting concept isn't bad itself but the UI is god awful at this point in EA making it a frustrating experience.

One of the main things the devs need to do is sit down and look at their terminology and make it consistent. Does simple mean improved? Does basic mean improved? Why not give everything the exact same adjective instead of different adjectives all over the place. They need an editor.

[Mel]

Originally posted by Dragonslayer:

I do not recommend this game right now. I know it is still in development but to do anything with Armorsmithing you need Leatherworking. However, that is not explained anywhere and if you screw up because there is no effing guidance, well it is too bad so sad. Delete the toon or just suffer trying to find items from other players who are not into crafting.

that's wrong. vendors sell those items for a few copper.

[thanoskulo]

Loot is easy to come by so I dont know how important crafting is

[MugHug]

The MMORPG is a placeholder.

[Greymantle]

I enjoy crafting so far. It needs more content but that is the case with most of the game.

[elrosx]

You can make boxes and equip your 10 alts with plenty of bags and boxes. The gear crafting is in development but some people are having success with it.

Alchemy and Cooking are interesting easy choices that provide immediate benefits.

The more people that try and experiment with the crafting system the more it will improve.