I like that we got a new crafting system, but so far it still seems to be a bit useless to me.
I have a Blacksmith and yes I can make some new armor and weapons that is only attainable through crafting… But they are not really that unique. They are Just a different skin of armor or weapon that you can get elsewhere. The crafting order system is just broken and unused and whenever someone actually posts something, they want it done at unreasonable prices.
This expansion would have been a perfect opportunity to make crafting specializations truly something unique and actually something that can make items that will always be wanted. They should be able to make stuff that is not possible to get from anywhere else, but also not just tied to power levels.
For an example, this would have been a perfect time to give all the crafting proffessions a lot of cosmetic type items.
Leatherworkers could make quivers for hunters in many different styles. Maybe some ways to make unique looking fur coats or cloaks. Wearable animal and monster trophies etc.
Inscription workers could get the ability to make cosmetic Paladin librams, mage books or scroll pouches. Wearable banners would also be a good fit.
Jewelcrafters could make cosmetic jewelry of different styles. Tiaras, crowns, maybe visual necklaces. Perhaps some elemental trinkets for Shamans.
Enchanters could enchant many of these unique cosmetic items with different magical effects and interesting visuals.
Alchemists would be able to make lots of fun potions with different effects. Also visual potion bags and pouches.
Tailoring is obvious, lots of nice looking clothes. Unique robes and stuff like that. Loads of hats and such.
Blacksmiths should have at least gotten the ability to make some truly unique looking weapons and armor. Maybe some kind of unique dyable gear that inscription workers could make dyes for. Maybe other kinds of trophies, like a sheathed sword you can just have on your back for the visuals. Hell, why not take it to another level and they could make customizable weapons where you can craft parts like different hilts and sword blades and people could combine them in different ways.
I just wish we got something truly interesting to make with this expansion. You have added a lot of new cosmetic items, but only for the renown factions. Many of these things should have rather been stuff crafters could make. I like the new crafting system, I just find the recipes to be just as boring as they have been for years now.