"@vortican The way @asterdahl explained it was that the Masterwork Professions would require resources only made available to people who could complete quests given out via the Explorer's Guild. While these resources are sellable on the AH, they're only available through the Explorer's Guild which means you either have to be part of a guild with a high level Stronghold, or possible pay exorbitant prices on the AH.
And I don't think that's very fun...to start an epic quest to craft the very best things you can, to be at the pinnacle of your profession...by raiding...the Auction House...what a letdown.
When Underdark goes live for Neverwinter, guilds with high-ranking strongholds will find a new contact, “The Artisan,” who offers quests for crafters who have raised a given profession to Rank 25. These quests are long, difficult, and require a number of new resources. Many of these resources will only be available through explorer’s charts, a new consumable item available from high ranking explorer’s guilds
Again, so many roadblocks to Masterwork Professions...they might as well not exists if your required to have a high ranking explorer's guild to even get started..."
Copied from the Arc forums !
Something to think about for the direction of the SH !
Being able to make competitive gear might be nice.
