Crafting systems, explained like you actually have a brain.
The forge meets the arcane.Monplande Craftworks
I’m Monplande — Nightborne warrior, blacksmith, engineer, and relentless breaker of “why won’t this recraft hit max?” myths. This site will host guides now and crafting simulators later.
“Starting cheap isn’t wrong — it’s a payment plan. The interest is extra recrafts.”
Crafting systems, de-mystified
Short, practical breakdowns. No lore dumps. (Okay, minimal lore dumps.)
The item remembers. Here’s how to plan upgrades without drama.
How to spend it, save it, and stop confusing efficiency with power.
Best mats vs budget mats: what actually changes and what doesn’t.
Sims & calculators
Launching small: one great tool beats ten half-built spreadsheets.
- Inputs: current quality, target, mats tier, skill, concentration
- Outputs: expected recrafts + recommended path
- Goal: explain the *why* as well as the *what*
- Quote templates you can paste in whispers
- Cost + time + risk → price suggestions
- Optional ‘fastest path’ vs ‘budget path’ breakdown
Who is Monplande?
Nightborne warrior. Crafting nerd. Occasional spreadsheet necromancer.
Gear crafting, upgrades, and recraft triage for the brave and the confused.
Tools, tinkering, and unapologetic “let’s build a simulator” energy.
Explaining systems in plain language, without starting a trade chat war.
Want a guide or tool next?
Drop a request and I’ll prioritize the most common pain points (recraft confusion is currently winning, by a landslide).