
(12-04-2014, 09:18 PM)Kellach Woods Wrote: I specified Jewelry/Belt, which are currently top-tier as opposed to i55s which get replaced with Artisan's. Figured I'd start with those melds.
Since you've barely any craftsmanship in the jewels/belt, you can't get to the required 347 for the 2-star main ingredient craft without food. I'm sure I wouldn't have any problems but I'd have to buy the Darksteel Ingots/Vanya Silk/etc. to complete the crafts themselves and, to borrow a phrase from PIE|Zeus, "I blow money like I'm Rick Ross" on materia.
Although on WVR I'm at 346, so once I meld ONE competence in there I'm gravy for that once.
That's exactly what I was saying : I had 0 item melded when I was doing 2 stars and had no problem to do them. I was using Rollanberry cakes from memory at this time. It tooks me long before being able to meld as I had no money at this time (Mastercraft didn't existed yet).
I encourage you to check your cross skills and - if you feel the need - to envisage taking reclaim
