We've got some changes to crafting coming to Tribble soon that I think you'll all like. However, I don't think we're going to aim for a SWG like system.

Thanks,

Stormshade

Keep in mind that players seem to want crafting to be an exploratory exercise, rather than another form of vendor.

crafting on your ships interiors? That would be awesome!

^^^
Not all players, thank you. (I really hate it when people deem to try and speak for the entire playerbase)

If fine with the crafting mechanics as they are in general. I was unhappy it seemed the ability to craft an even ranlked items was removed under F2P (and I'd also like to see the the Injury (Minor, Major, Critical) and Starship Components (Minor, Major, Critical) <--- These are used to heal/repair yourself and Boffs/your ship when playing on a Difficulty setting above 'Normal') added to the 'Able to Craft' list.

Personally, I did not have much interest in crafting till recently. Luckily I collected tons of samples over 4 VAs since launch just in case I ever changed my mind.. And I did just a few days ago.

Having 500 to 800 of each of the three T1 data samples in the bank I was easily able to max my crafting skill in a about an hour (only 160 or so mouse clicks) making hypos, shields, and energy cells.

Also, happily I had tons of other data samples and a number of rare ones, so I made a full set of Aegis for myself and a friend.

So for me crafting was easy, provided great gear, and I still have tons of samples for all tiers left over.

Well, you are the first poster I've seen who's expressed satisfaction with the shop-by-another-name that is current "crafting". Every other poster I've seen show an opinion on this wants a more freeform, experimental system used.

Interestingly, the DOFF system reworked a tad could be perfect; variable inputs with different outcomes.

i agree i never bin much of a crafter but i have allways have had fun trying to find good crafters with diffrent skills and haggleing with them over prices.With more experimention and freeform crafting it makes the hole game feel deeper for me

Wait why would anyone craft in this game?

You can't make custom items, and the items you can make are utter garbage. What a horrible recipe. (pun intended)

Aegis set.

MK XI Very Rare Weapons (Acc, 2x Dam modifiers)
MK XI Rare Consoles

Mk X Very Rare ground equipment.

What else would you need?

the ability to chose my own modifiers, reengineer items with special bonuses and create new items with those bonuses, turn items into material for new items for starters.