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Crafting, Magic, etc...
Been payin more attention this last week to darkfall as no other PvP game has really been satisfying for more then a few weeks over the last few years. While im gonna wait regardless till the sales cool down and i dont have to fight for a copy, i still have some questions about the game; hopefully someone that plays can give me some answeres.
Crafting/gathering: I understand its kinda like UO, u can chop trees, mine, etc, but how is the crafting system overall? is it just plug n chug or is their any interesting aspects that make it more enjoyable? while im not usually a crafter, i did attempt it in EQ2 as it was a bit more enjoyable and served a good purpose (made food/drink and everyone needed that constantly.) Seeing as how this game is kinda like Shadowbane in that cities are built im hoping that the crafting and gathering system is somewhat enjoyable.
Magic/archery: So far all ive seen in vids are players that all look somewhat simular (gear wise) and use a large 2h wep + either a bow or magic when the other runs away. I know thats kinda the point of sandbox, everyone builds their character the way they want (and i enjoy that aswell), Is this about the only viable option? I hear shields ony negate some damage and can break (only heard this once so i could be wrong) and i have yet to see any spell besides the blue (Hadouken!) magic ball. I've seen the spell lists so i know there is a ton of magic to be learned, but is it going to be viable to be a caster based character? from what i can tell is armor only affects spell casting by a slight increase to casting time, but then theres a skill called armored magic (or somethin) so im guessin that lowers the penelty.
I was kinda hoping so be caster focused with melee as backup, but if that walnt work i doubt im going to get this game. Reason being as of right now it seems even with all the skills they say their are, it almost feels like everyone is gonna be focused on very simular skill builds.
Insightful comments from actual players would be perfered 
thx
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