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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hussar" data-source="post: 3690674" data-attributes="member: 22779">See, I look at threads like these and I realize that a lot of the problems stem not from the mechanics, but from people's perception of mechanics.  Take the craft DC's for a moment.  The craft DC for common items is 10, not 15.  15 is for complicated items with movable parts like a bell.  If I'm a chandler, or a blacksmith, 99% of my work is DC 10.  I take 10, and lo, I create whatever I need to make.  Takes time, but, there you go.Now, if I want to be a master swordsmith, I will need a bit extra, but, that's where feats come in.  As has been mentioned, stats plus skill focus plus masterwork tools gives me an easy +10 at 1st level.  A +10 in a skill is more than skilled enough.  The same goes for profession skills as well.  You don't need to be higher than 1st level to simulate that herbalist with decades of experience.On the note about expanding the profession and craft skills with houserules, a simple reading of the rules proves that I'm right:  ((Bold Mine))Does anyone seriously think that tying knots is not a common problem for a sailor?  Does that really need to be specifically called out?The largest problems stem from people thinking that the rules say something that they don't.  RTFM really, really applies.  There's a reason I don't talk about 1e mechanics anymore.  I've had my butt kicked far too many times because I misremember the rules.</blockquote>

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