
Also keep in mind that SE probably seeks to gain from this more than any of you scrags (... I love that word. Damnit, Limsa Luminsa).
Earlier on in development and prior to game release, it was made clear they intend to charge $1 per each additional retainer after the first.
You can probably figure it out yourself who benefits best in this situation just from that bit of knowledge alone. Especially since the game effectively forces you to be buried to your neck in regents and materials due to the multiple crafts needed for a vast majority of items.
Earlier on in development and prior to game release, it was made clear they intend to charge $1 per each additional retainer after the first.
You can probably figure it out yourself who benefits best in this situation just from that bit of knowledge alone. Especially since the game effectively forces you to be buried to your neck in regents and materials due to the multiple crafts needed for a vast majority of items.

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I walk through the sea, swim through the sands.
To the edges of the earth, to your rescue when you hurt,
Only thing I learnt is I'm not Superman.
~Giant Panda - Strings
I walk through the sea, swim through the sands.
To the edges of the earth, to your rescue when you hurt,
Only thing I learnt is I'm not Superman.
~Giant Panda - Strings