Crafting in Ryzom is relevant in a way like I haven't seen or heard of any other game. Because there are very few other alternatives for getting gear than from the community. (Being social could be wise.)
At the beginning, crafting is not easy to learn but once you understand the basic principle learning curve is steep.
But it is hard to master, not only in terms of leveling. Even with maximum level in a given craft skill there can be miles of difference between one crafter and another.
It all depends on intelligent combination of dozens of different crafting materials. Best materials can be extracted from bosses or out of the soil in the most dangerous areas on atys.
Moreover, many of those digging material depend on season, day time and weather.
Finding a simple but effective weapon or armour recipe can be an art in itself.
At the beginning, crafting is not easy to learn but once you understand the basic principle learning curve is steep.
But it is hard to master, not only in terms of leveling. Even with maximum level in a given craft skill there can be miles of difference between one crafter and another.
It all depends on intelligent combination of dozens of different crafting materials. Best materials can be extracted from bosses or out of the soil in the most dangerous areas on atys.
Moreover, many of those digging material depend on season, day time and weather.
Finding a simple but effective weapon or armour recipe can be an art in itself.