the third tab.......

[DrWoo75]

Ok, so I don't understand something, what's the point in giving us a third crafting skill that we can't really use? For an example, I choose weaponsmith.... So I have weaponsmithing, prospecting, then woodworking?! I can't harvest wood, so..... why even bother? I understand the whole weaponsmith making both wood and metal weapons, but with no way to harvest the mats, I don't understand the point.

[Dean340]

the point, when originally implemented, was to spur interdependency between players.

[DrWoo75]

hmm... I guess I can see that...

so basically the third tab is a HUGE money sink forcing you to buy/trade for the mats.

[DBDDark]

or use your alts to help gather as well

[jeffm]

Or if you are in a kinship, other members may be willing to furnish what you need.

[ShammWoww]

I'm Tinker, so I get Jewelry, Prospecting, and Cooking.
I created a farmer alt to provide raw veggies for my cook.
On my alts, I made them almost all Explorers, because they can gather and process both metal and wood which is needed by many professions. Money Maker!