Crafting, for many people, has a bit of a love-hate relationship going on. Nobody can complain about the bonuses it offers in the long run, but actually getting to high levels is an exercise in tedium and worthlessness for many. Which is why it's always a good thing when crafting gets a boost, as is happening in the upcoming
Oath of the Rangers update for
Lord of the Rings Online. The game has been putting out several developer diaries outlining the changes coming for the next installment, and the
most recent diary deals with updates to the Jeweller, Cooks, Farmers, Woodworkers, and Weaponsmiths.
Jewellery gets a fair all-around boost, with improved stats on crafted items, new icons, and the option to queue up multiple items for production. Cooks get their ingredients rebalanced and bigger buffs offered from their food, while new Trail Food recipies help provide a new set of desirable buffs. Farmers can also enjoy new recipes to provide ingredients for Cooks, and Woodworkers and Weaponsmiths alike get new class-specific items. The details of the changes can be found in
the full diary, something most
Lord of the Rings Online players might not consider especially crafty but still clever.
