[lunaris888]

I think they're trying to strike a balance between eq 1 and eq 2 crafting. If my notions are correct, you will be pigeonholed into one of three crafting types, but will be able to make everything in that type, so 3 classes instead of 9. However working with crafting I was able to see a noticeable challenge in that the time and energy that goes into upping even one facet of any of the three crafting trades is intense, and so you wont likely see too many people who are well versed in every aspect of their trade. Ie you will see people who generally finish vs those who generally refine.