I actually understand that they have not integrated an interesting crafting environment in this game. I wish it were different. I actually enjoy crafting in most games and enjoyed a place to discuss failures and successes with other artisans.

Because there is no crafting, just grind.

I tried alchemy once.

Then I took an arrow to the knee.

I tried crafting once.

Then I took an arrow to the wallet.

I tried taking an arrow to the knee once.

Then I realize I couldn't afford to craft it.

I tried crafting too... and I thought to myself "Isn't this special." The end.

They're trying not to draw attention to the fact that there is crafting in TERA.

Yup.. crafting is really not working as intended.

all of the above.

As it stands now it cost you an arm and a leg to craft a white weapon than to sell it. Imagine the rare weapons.