[2023] Professions And Endgame.

Was thinking recently, how cool would it be to be a swordsmith in AoC. And not just any swordsmith, but THE swordsmith. The one that everyone goes to for swords and other melee weapons. Or what about being THE armorsmith, that everyone goes to for the best plated armor.

Instead of focusing on raids or pvp endgame content. I think some people, myself included. Would enjoy logging on, to simply just be an NPC so to speak. Not have to worry about being geared. Just to farm materials, and be the best Blacksmith, Jewel cutter, or carpenter.

I know some people will do it all, be a raider and have a side gig like Blacksmith. But what if the game could give an edge to the players who actually only want to be a Master of the Trade(s). A player that spends their time on the game trying to make S tier Swords that have higher stats then the average Blacksmith. To sell to the endgame PvE people. Then the raider that buys said sword goes to a dedicated Enchanter, that's the best Enchanter around to give better then average stats to the sword.

Give these dedicated profession masters their own store after they prove their skills. Where they can display their products and others can walk inside, buy them without the Blacksmith even being online. Players can even give the store a rating/review idk I just made that up, sounds cool though?

Let sword making be a process that takes time to craft an S tier sword. Where you have to strike it against an anvil (think doing a song as a bard in New world, but instead you're striking at a sword) and forging it in fire with a timer that must be done with perfect timing.

Swordsmiths also need you Raiders! Bring rare quality materials to your local Swordsmith. Because there's no way a legendary sword smith will be a viable pick in your party to kill that Dragon! But he needs the Dragons Bones to make the Hilt for your sword. So sell it to him, or offer to trade it in exchange for that sword.

I feel like this sort of thing could breathe life and immersion into the game that's never been done well before, and I really feel like this is the game for it. It engages the community and adds a level of endgame content then just the typical dungeons and raids. And when other players inspect your gear and see that Huge Customized Zweihander, they'll ask where? By the Legendary Swordsmith, Hughjass!

Tl;DR. I just wanna log in and be a known Profession Master that is best swordsmith on the server.