Crafting recipes are a list of simple details outlining how to craft
the particular item. These details include the recipe type, as well
as the tools and ingredients (materials &expendables) required to
craft the item.
Each crafting skill begins with a few simple recipes. By
successfully crafting items using these recipes your character will
gain crafting experience. Advancing your character's crafting skill
allows you to become eligible for more crafting recipes to craft
newer/better items.
Recipe Types
Each recipe falls into 1 of 3 distinct crafting recipe types which
coincide with 1 of 3 crafting station types. These recipe/station
types are Refining recipes, Finishing recipes &
Assembly recipes. Each recipe type requires unique actions and distinct
tools.
Recipe Ingredients
Each recipe specifies a set of required ingredients. These ingredients
must all be present for the crafting process to begin. The quality
of certain ingredients and components will effect the overall
quality of the crafted item. Many beginning recipes call for
materials readily available at the crafting centers.
Recipe Tools
Different recipes may call for different tools. Each step of the
process will call for a tool capable of performing that phase of the
task - Tools required for Finishing recipes will differ from the
tools required in Assembly recipes. Keep in mind, the quality of the
materials, components, tools and even the crafting station itself
can all affect the overall quality of crafted items.