Not sure I agree with everything in that lengthy post, but giving the players the ability to craft the basic tools with the toolcrafting ability gets my +1
As for the toolcrafting tool? I'd say make that craftable via the same way as we currently make a campfire, so that it doesn't need any tools, just the mats.
As for the toolcrafting tool? I'd say make that craftable via the same way as we currently make a campfire, so that it doesn't need any tools, just the mats.