Yeah, crafting systems and time sinks like that are some of the things I like the most about MMOs and RPGs in general, so if they added them in I'd be pleased.

[It's also where exploits and crazy game breaks happen, which are a boon for his guides, so a little of column A, a little of column B.]

I'm kinda with you with not being an actual cook, but when you gamify something, you have my attention! [Another laugh-snort.]