A few Newb questions. (crafting)
I'm new (actually, I played LONG ago, but I've forgotten everything and so much has changed) and have a few questions regarding crafting.
1. How useful is it? Should I craft my own weapons/armor? Do I need to or will I get replacement gear questing?
2. Is it a grind? I seem to remember crafting being a pain in the butt.
3. How do I get crafting materials? Gathering? (can't seem to find any gathering trainers or nodes)
4. Any other advice, crafting wise? I'm 2 days back into the game and I'm completely lost.
1. How useful is it? Should I craft my own weapons/armor? Do I need to or will I get replacement gear questing?
2. Is it a grind? I seem to remember crafting being a pain in the butt.
3. How do I get crafting materials? Gathering? (can't seem to find any gathering trainers or nodes)
4. Any other advice, crafting wise? I'm 2 days back into the game and I'm completely lost.

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So yes, it is definitely worth it to craft. But focus on Alch first id say then SC. Then whatever armorcraft you wear. Dont need Weaponcrafting unless you want to make your own leggies. Hope this helps, also, join a guild. Plenty around to help newer players.
If you start with alchemy this may help.
postcount.net/forum/showthread.php?177312-Guide-LGM-Alchemy-with-2-Plat
http://apothecary.daoc-sites.info/
Check out the trophy collection on Ywain 1. Mid - Carlingford / Hib - Tullamore / Alb - Dalton
https://www.daocutils.com/chimp/daredant
(Also, what are spin and CM? Sorry haven't played in about 15 years.)
This, and Otherworld is where you farm the high end alch ingredients and Ore to craft the best potions and stuff